It has been a long time since I’ve shared my makeup routine, but now that I have a nice cozy little nook in our home after our renovation to calmly apply my makeup (I used to sit on the floor haha) I am here to share some of my staples and favorites that I’ve found after testing a ton of different makeups. I am secretly somewhat of an addict – not that I use a ton of makeup or anything like that, but I am one of those people that sticks to what I like, so I try to find products that are long-lasting and work for the entire day. On most days I have very little time (gotta get Hudson up and give him breakfast, so my makeup routine has to be short) but I also need my makeup to last me for the entire day, since a lot of my work consists of photoshoots. All of these picks work well in lasting all day, but I will go into more detail below on each step of the process, and why I love each product!
Step 1: Primer + Foundation + Concealer
I always start off my routine by prepping my face. On days I am not shooting photos, I’ll only apply foundation around my eye and under eye area, but on days I have to work or shoot photos, I’ll apply a full face of Foundation. I really love this e.l.f. Hydrating Face Primer because I have dry skin, and it does the job in keeping my face hydrated and smooth. It’s also under $10, and primer tends to run out quickly! I then apply COVERGIRL Outlast All-day Foundation in the natural beige, which is my “summer skin” tone since I’m a bit more tan. It glides on smooth and spreads out silky with full coverage that doesn’t look too caked on. I really enjoy a natural makeup look, and I find that this works great for that! It lasts all day, which is something I rely heavily on. I then apply Concealer under and above my eyes, because I have such deep set eyes and can get dark circles underneath. I am attached to this Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser, mostly because of how portable it is! This is the main item besides lipstick that I’ll reapply before a shoot, and I love that I can throw it in my purse. I own it in the “fair” because I like to really lighten the part under my eyes. It REALLY helps to make me look more awake!
Step 2: Eyes
After my face is prepped and even, I’ll add a bit of eyeshadow. Because my eyes are so deep set, I tend to stick to light and natural colors, and never apply too heavily. I really enjoy this Maybelline New York 24K Eyeshadow Palette, it has everything I really need for a casual day out to a night our for a date or an event. I like that it has some shades with glitter too, because who can go wrong with glitter. NOT ME! 🙂 Next I’ll apply my eyeliner line to my top lid. I always feel so tired without this line, it’s become something I rely on, maybe a bit too much! I was so excited when I found this L’Oreal Paris Infallible Super Slim Eyeliner Pencil – it’s one of my most prizes secrets! If you’re like me, and you mess up eyeliner lines on the daily, this pencil makes it so easy and glides on so well! The only thing I’ll call out is that it does run out somewhat quickly. I felt like the color became a bit lighter after a few uses, but I am still addicted and rebuy it. My last step is mascara, and if you’re looking for tons of volume, then Maybelline Volume Express Colossal Big Shot Washable Mascara is my favorite. It can get DRAMATIC, almost like fake lashes dramatic, but then at the end of the night when you want to wash it off, it isn’t a huge struggle. I hate when I feel like I have to scrub my eyes to get my makeup off, so this washable mascara is my friend.
Step 3: Lips
I’ve been veering away from my signature red lipstick, especially for summer. Two shades I’ve been wearing a lot recently are this L’Oreal Paris Colour Rich Ultra Matte Nude Lipstick in the Daring Blush shade and this Maybelline New York SuperStay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick in the shade Dreamer. It is long lasting and doesn’t fade off awkwardly like some lip stains out there!
Step 4: Hair
I only wash my hair 1-2 times a week because it is dry, but my secret to keeping it fresh is Dry Shampoo. I am sort of an addict, and I love how voluminous it makes my hair! This Batiste Dry Shampoo really cuts the oil out of my scalp without leaving any weird residue. It does come out white, so you’ll have to mush your hair around a bit, but it comes out looking super fresh after!
Well there you have it – that’s my standard makeup routine these days! It takes me under 10 minutes to get ready, and even though I technically have a full face of makeup on, I never feel too overdone. It always feels Summery and natural to me! Let me know in the comments if you pick any of these up!
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