After trying tons of different makeup items over the past few years I’ve finally found my favorite makeup items! I love love love everything I have listed below and I rebuy everything when I run out – or plan on it at least. The nicest thing about the items I have listed below is that I can add steps if needed – a fancier eye, more mascara – or keep it simple for everyday wear. Plus I have a mix of drugstore and more expensive brands – so it really is all over the spectrum price-wise.
My skin has really been thru the ringer the past year – now I can wear a CC cream without being self conscious, but just a few months ago I had to wear full foundation and concealer if I was going anywhere. (I talked about some skincare favorites here) Now my scarring has gone down and my breakouts are under control – but I still do break out the full coverage makeup for a full day at work or on a busy weekend day. If I’m just at home or running errands I will stick with my “everyday essentials”. I hope you enjoy this post!
Everyday Essentials
Sunscreen: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer – In the summer I wear sunscreen DAILY and I put it on anytime I’m going to be outside for more than a few minutes (even in the winter). You can’t be too careful – I am VERY fair skinned and burn extremely easily, so I don’t want skin damage or skin cancer!
Tinted Moisturizer/CC Cream: Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue – Full disclosure: I didn’t originally love this now I do! It isn’t super thick coverage (which is why I didn’t love it originally) but now it’s perfect to wear daily.
Under Eye Concealer: Maybelline
Highlighter: NARS the Multiple in Copacabana
Mascara: Covergirl
Face
Primer: Smashbox Photo Finish Primer
Foundation: Laura Mercier – The only downside about this is the application. You have to squirt it out and I feel like a lot of product is dripping out into the cap? But a little bit goes a long way so I haven’t run out faster than I would normally. I also have an older bottle so they might have fixed this issue.
Concealer: Cle De Peau — this is super expensive but I’m still on my first stick and it’s been almost 3 years! It is the best concealer I’ve ever used and the only thing that was able to cover my breakouts.
Tinted Powder: Bobbi Brown
Blush: BareMinerals Blush in Hint or NARS
Setting Spray: Urban Decay All Nighter – I just started using a setting spray (such a weird concept!) and it really does make a difference. My makeup looks good all day and doesn’t disappear!
Eyes
Primer: ELF
Eyeshadow: Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette – I got this as a gift from my younger brother for Christmas – epic! I love the mix of matte and shimmery shades and there are tons of YouTube videos which are helpful for an eyeshadow novice like me.
Liner: Charlotte Tilbury – another of my favorite finds in the last year. The makeup appeared in my local Nordstrom and I was drawn to the display (I hadn’t even heard of it before). Now it seems like her makeup is on every blogger and is getting raved about – for good reason! I love this eyeliner – it’s subtle enough to wear for daytime, but you can layer it on for nights. I also love her eyes to mesmerize cream shadows for a special occasion!
Mascara: Maybelline or Bobbi Brown – For extra drama I actually layer on two mascaras – the Covergirl LastBlast (linked above) separates and lengthens my lashes, and then the Maybelline makes them look super thick!
Tools
Beauty Blender – Cannot live without this! You won’t regret getting this, trust me. It is worth the hype! It’s perfect for blending my under eye concealer.
Sigma Eyeshadow Brush
Sigma Blending Brush
Bobbi Brown Foundation Brush
BareMinerals Angled Brush
BareMinerals Full Face Brush
Shop everything I have listed above in the carousel here – happy makeup 🙂
