Day to day, my everyday makeup routine doesn’t change that much. After years of trial and error I know what works for my eye shape, so variety for me comes in the form of lippies and cheek products. I love mixing different blushes and highlighters for the prettiest effects for instance.
The products shown are just a snapshot of what I’m wearing and loving now, but pared down without the bit of “variety” that I mentioned above.
NARS Blush (Duo from limited edition set) ft. Deep Throat and Amour ($30 US): always flattering, gorgeous colors.
MAC Blot Powder Pressed in Medium Dark ($26 US): my go-to for keeping the dreaded shiny forehead at bay.
Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow in R.S.V.P. ($20 US): The perfect neutral champagne eyeshadow that perks up my eyes with the tiniest amount of sexy shimmer.
MAC Studio Finish Concealer SPF 35 in NC35 ($19 US): Inexpensive and creamy with coverage that doesn’t budge.
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Triple Fusion ($32 US): Limited edition highlighter with a gorgeous rose-gold sheen. Similar here.
Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner ($20 US): Currently using. Good basic liquid liner that doesn’t budge.
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Eye Pencil in Corrupt ($20 US): The darkest creamiest brown pencil liner that never smudges up on me.
MAC Eyeshadow in Time & Space ($16 US): A great medium brown that has rosy shimmer to soften and brighten the brown. Limited edition. Similar here.
Tarte Lights Cameras Splashes Mascara ($20 US): My review here.
Tarte Amazonian Colored Clay Tinted Brow Gel in Taupe ($21 US): I’ve been getting a little more interested in my brows and noticed by chance that they happen to look a little better, to me at least, lightened a bit. Love this gel for keeping them in place all day too.
Tarte Colored Clay CC Eye Primer ($21 US): Creamy and soft eyeshadow base to prevent embarrassing creasing issues.
NARS Contour Blush in Paloma ($42 US): My review here.
Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler ($20 US): The gold standard for achieving those perfectly flirty lashes.
What’s in your makeup bag right now? When was the last time you did a makeup bag rehaul?
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