Shadowing Practice: Iris Apatow’s Winged Eyeliner & Red Lip Look | Beauty Secrets | Vogue - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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Hey Vogue, it's Iris Apatow and today I'm going to be walking you through my everyday skincare routine and do a little red lipstick look.
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Hey Vogue, it's Iris Apatow and today I'm going to be walking you through my everyday skincare routine and do a little red lipstick look.
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I'm going to go in with this Dr.
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Hoschka toner.
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I'm using the Dr.
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Sturm hyaluronic serum.
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My mom has the most incredible skin and so does my grandma so I think that's where I got some of those good genes but I did go through a period of time where I had pretty bad hormonal acne.
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When I was in high school, middle school, I would take my makeup off with hand soap.
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So I have come a long way.
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It has not always been good.
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My next step is this Dear Claire's moisturizer.
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It's just like thicker because in the winter in New York, you become a little lizard and you don't want that.
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I grew up in a mostly female-led household and my dad was a great girl dad, but everything was makeup and clothes and girly things and I think it was very good that he was in on it and loved it and wanted us to be happy.
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Sunscreen is very important.
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I use a lot of sunscreen because I feel like that's going to be the thing that saves me one day when everybody's looking raisin-like.
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I'm going to be fine because of this.
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I've watched all of my favorite idols and they always have the greatest skin because they just slather themselves in sunscreen.
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And your neck because your neck is a part of your face.
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Now to like top it all off, I just use this oil.
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It's Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil by Drunk Elephant.
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I remember when Drunk Elephant like first came out and I had just this oil and it was, I've used it since I was like 12.
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Growing up on sets, you learn a lot about what works for your skin and what makes you break out because of what other people use on you.
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And so my mom has always told me to just check and see the ingredients, just make sure and just always know what you're putting on your skin.
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I'm gonna come in with this step.
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I really like the way it smells.
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I'm gonna go in with this, the Lip Oasis, the Outset.
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I start with my eyebrows because I don't like touching my face with makeup on.
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I've never really understood how people wouldn't do this as the first step.
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I just kind of lightly fill in my eyebrows because I grew up without them and they kind of weirdly grew in over the years.
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I just had blonde eyebrows and I would tint them really dark and it would look crazy.
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And people would tell me they look crazy.
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I did not care.
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So I use this Benefit.
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It's completely cleaned off.
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I couldn't tell you anything about the shade or the name of the product, but it's an eyebrow gel and it works great.
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But I love bleached eyebrows to this day and I would go back to it.
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I use a little bit of this eyebrow brightener.
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I mean, under eye brightener on my eyelid because I just have really, I don't know how to describe it.
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They just look quite gray inside my eyelids and filled with veins, but that's beautiful too.
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And you can embrace that, but I just like to lightly cover them and then go over it with a little powder because I get, and it's Pat McGrath and it's the baby pink.
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It's really good if you're really pale, but I just put powder over it.
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So what I always do is I line up the tip of my eyebrow to right here, not like there, but right here.
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Okay, I won't ruin it.
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Okay, let's see if we can do the other one.
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Did that work?
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I'd say so.
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Yeah.
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I've used this for a long time.
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It's also kind of destroyed the telescopic lash.
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And this is just tried and true.
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It's very good if you want just long, long looking lashes.
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I feel like this video is my magnum opus makeup.
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I really thought about it.
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I sat with my makeup and I was like, which one of you are my most reliable soldiers?
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So I did a movie called Pretty Lethal.
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and in the movie I did this exact cat eye every day I did on myself.
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It's kind of surreal working with people that you admire at this young.
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Like you feel like you're in a dream and that's what kind of being around Uma Thurman.
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I felt like, okay, so I'm going to go in with the Benetton.
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This is like my first makeup thing I owned.
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So in this movie, we do a lot of ballet and we did have to come a few weeks early and do what they told me it was called Ballet Boot Camp, and then everyone laughed at me for calling it that.
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It was brutal.
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It was the summer in Budapest, and it was really hot in this gymnasium, and everybody is real dancers and needs to be warm, and they didn't want the fans on, and I'm just pouring sweat.
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And it was amazing to be around real dancers and watch them shine.
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Also, I put a little bit of this in my eye.
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I go in with this Merit concealer, which I really like.
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I do a little like that for no reason.
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I don't know what it does.
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And then I just put like under there.
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on my chin my t-zone because that's where i have a little more discoloration but this is how my friend did once when i'm copying her but i take this brush oh wait i'm using this personal day spray it is great for sanitizing your face after you've like worked out and stuff but i put it on my brushes just to clean them i don't clean my brushes as much as i'm meant to and so if it's it's a few days, then you know, you should put that on.
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I go back in with the eye brightener.
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And I just do it right here.
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I've auditioned for a couple of the Hunger Games movies.
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And I always have fun with it, because I love the books.
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I got this audition for this character, Proserpina and I was immediately excited about it, but I was like, I have no shot, no way.
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What I did right before is I put on like crazy pink lipstick and eyeshadow and a big pink dress.
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And I was just like, I'm just gonna go for it because either way, it's a cool thing to get to say you played a character even for two minutes.
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The callback was terrifying.
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And I found out that I got it a little while later.
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I was so happy.
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I'm gonna set my face with this same powder I used on my eyelids earlier.
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The first person I call when I get a part is my mom because she is the most supportive ride or die friend and mom.
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It's more exciting to tell her that I got the part than getting the part because she's so happy.
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I tell my other friend, Layla, cause she's always like, you need to enjoy this.
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This is very important that you take this in.
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And I'm like, it's just the perfect combo of like, stay grounded, but be excited.
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And that, those are my two go-tos.
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Next step, I go in with this fun blush from Mac.
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I use this spray on the brush to make it like pick up a little more pigment.
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I don't know where I learned that from.
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I feel like that's like an old YouTuber, beauty YouTuber thing that people did.
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I mean, I used to make my own makeup tutorials.
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Hello everyone.
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Today I'm going to be doing my very honest school get ready with me.
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Because- Ooh, yes.
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I know people like to do really cute ones.
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Look at me now doing the same makeup, the same blush.
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I just in that video, I just pour it directly on my face.
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I feel most confident in a red lip and I kind of always have.
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So I'm using shade eight and this Armani lip pencil that I stole straight from my sister.
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I love how it's really just not sharpened at all.
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Since I've always felt more confident in this kind of look, I usually do it for red carpets and stuff.
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I think about this one look I pulled at the Paranorman premiere, which was a beautiful popsicle dress.
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It was so cute.
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I was like 10.
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What I do, walk straight to the face paint counter and get a zombie on my face.
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I looked so cute right before two and I hopped on that carpet quick.
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I beelined to the carpet.
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I'm always jealous of people who are just able to really be confident on the carpet.
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But no, it's very scary, but I grew up loving fashion.
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And my sixth grade teacher, she would show us the Met Gala coverage of all the outfits.
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And we just were obsessed with it.
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Last little bit of this.
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There is a fake eyelash connected to this.
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If you feel so inclined, you can put a little bit of...
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Okay, so this is the full look.
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A red lip is always very cute.
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Bye, Vogue!
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Why practice speaking with this video?
In the video featuring Iris Apatow, viewers have the unique opportunity to engage in authentic, conversational English. As Iris walks through her daily skincare routine and makeup application, she shares personal anecdotes and practical tips, allowing learners to shadow speak effectively. This format is not only entertaining but also provides context for everyday language use. By mimicking her speech patterns and expressions, you can improve your English pronunciation and fluency. The informal and relatable setting encourages a relaxed atmosphere, which is vital for retaining information and gaining confidence in speaking.
Grammar & Expressions in Context
Throughout the video, Iris utilizes several key grammatical structures and expressions that are beneficial for English learners:
- Present Continuous Tense: “I’m going to be walking you through…” This tense conveys ongoing actions, making it crucial for discussing routines and processes.
- Informal Questions: “Did that work?” This casual phrasing reflects how native speakers often inquire about results, enhancing conversational skills.
- Conditional Statements: "I think that's where I got some of those good genes." This structure allows you to express thoughts based on conditions, important for developing complex sentences.
- Descriptive Language: "It's just like thicker because in the winter in New York..." Usage of similes and descriptive adjectives boosts vocabulary and makes conversations more vivid.
Common Pronunciation Traps
As you practice shadowing with this video, be mindful of specific words and phrases that may pose challenges in terms of pronunciation:
- “Moisturizer” - The middle syllable can often be mispronounced. Pay attention to the correct intonation and syllable stress.
- “Sunscreen” - The smooth connection of sounds can trip up learners. Focus on allowing the two syllables to blend naturally.
- “Application” - This word requires clear articulation of the three syllables. Using a shadowing app can assist in mastering it.
By focusing on these aspects, you can significantly improve your English pronunciation while learning from Iris’s engaging tutorial. Remember, the key to effective speaking lies in practice and repetition, so embrace the shadowing technique and enjoy the process of learning!
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.
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