Today's post is all about my makeup routine, featuring some of my Holy Grail products! My process is pretty simple and takes only a few minutes in the mornings, which is perfect for those dreary mornings at school when I just can't bear to get up. I've also found that this makeup can last throughout the entire day, and even stays on in the summertime. The best part is.. almost the entire routine is drugstore!
Step One // Wash
For as long as I can remember, I've used Dove's White Beauty Bar to wash my face. It works great and doesn't make your face feel squeaky clean after, like other soaps do. The moisturizing ingredient really works wonders here. Plus, Dove products are very gentle on the skin. I use this soap for everything and I love it!
Step Two // Contacts
Before I go about putting my makeup on, I need to put my contacts in! I use the Opti-Free Replenish contact solution with my contacts. Of course this step is super important so that I can see what I'm doing when I put my makeup on.
Step Three // Moisturize
The Clinique Moisture Surge is one of the best products I've ever used, and it keeps my skin very soft and hydrated. The consistency is gel-like, so the formula doesn't feel too thick on your face and it dries quickly. Sometimes thick cream moisturizers feel like they are just clogging your pores more; this one feels so light and airy and has been magical on my dry skin. I highly recommend this product even at its slightly pricier cost, but if you're looking for a drugstore option, my doctor suggested the Neutrogena Hydro Boost to me a few weeks ago, and I'll be purchasing that one to try out as soon as my Moisture Surge runs out (which won't be for a while - a little goes a long way!).
TIP: DON'T get the Moisture Surge Intense. It has a thicker formula that I don't like as much. The original Moisture Surge is the one you're looking for.
Step Four // Conceal
I use the Maybelline Fit Me concealer to cover up any small blemishes as well as under my eyes. I find that this concealer works really well and can cover up spots very easily - I am often prone to scarring and this works great on any red blemishes or discolorations. Right now, my perfect shade is a mix of #10 and #15, the two lightest colors. For the Fit Me concealers, numbers ending in 0 are supposed to be for warm toned skin, while numbers ending in 5 are meant for cool toned skin. The combination of these two is perfect for me. The #15 shade is great for covering up and brightening, and the #10 shade, which is more yellow, cancels out extra redness (blemishes) and purpleness (under the eyes). I like to use the #15 shade first, and can always layer the #10 shade if it's too light. This concealer is easily blendable with your fingers, which is how I choose to apply it. A little goes a long way, and this product will last you such a long time! Another great thing about this product - Marlena from Makeup Geek swears by it. She has lots of tutorials using this and a review of it as well, plus a comparison video with Nars Radiant Concealer!
Step Five // Set
To set my face makeup, I use the Rimmel Stay Matte pressed powder in the translucent color. This works really well at keeping my makeup on all day. I concentrate this under the eyes where I want my concealer to last and then lightly dust it all over my face with a large fluffy brush.
Step Six // Line
Some days I skip this step, but I always line my upper lash line with the same thing - Almay Liquid Eyeliner in black. I bought this for dance back when I was nine or ten and our teacher specifically requested this hypoallergenic product, and I have bought so many since! I've used it so much that I've gotten used to the way that brush works, which is nice and convenient since liquid eyeliner is always tricky. I start from the center of my lid and make a thin line to the outer corner, without a wing. At the outer corner, I slightly thicken the line, but overall my eyeliner process is nothing fancy. It's super simple to do!
Step Seven // Lashes
I have used L'Oreal mascaras for as long as I can remember! I started with the L'Oreal Voluminous Extra-Volume Collagen mascara and after quite some time decided to switch and try the Voluminous Million Lashes mascara. It's what I've used ever since. I have fairly long lashes to start, but this product really makes my lashes stand out. They are extra long and very voluminous and thick when I use this mascara. The color is super black and last all day, but is not hard to remove at all. I love this mascara and will probably use it for years to come.
Step Eight // Blush
I sometimes skip the blush step, but when I do add a touch of color to my cheeks, I like the NYX blushes. Right now the one I'm using is Mocha, and I apply it lightly on the apples of my cheeks with a big fluffy brush. I think I shy away from blush because it can look splotchy or clown-like if applied incorrectly. Any good tips and tricks?
Step Nine // Hydrate
Hydrating your lips is so important! Of course, drinking water is the best way to do that, but sometimes your lips need a little bit of extra love. When they start to feel chapped, I use Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm. I also apply this in the mornings and at night before bed.
Step Ten // Lips
For certain outfits or occasions, I like to use lipstick to amplify my look. Red lips are so classic, and I've found a new favorite. I've always been a fan of the L'Oreal Colour Riche lipsticks, but recently they've launched a new line for perfect reds and nudes, based on skin and hair color. The colors are modeled after the perfect shade for different celebrities, in a wide range of skin and hair types. My perfect red is Blake's Red, inspired by Blake Lively. It's a standard red lip with a blue undertone, which I like. I have other red lipsticks with orange undertones, and they can look more orange than red on the lips. A review should be coming soon on this lipstick!
Step Eleven // Remove
For removing my eye makeup at night, I love the Almay Oil Free Eye Makeup Remover Pads. They are gentle on the eyes and work very well at taking off all your eye makeup. I highly recommend these!
Step Twelve // Clean
After I wipe off my eye makeup, I use the Neutrogena Makeup Remover towlettes all over my face to remove any face makeup, lipstick, and any remaining eye makeup. These work so well and really get every last bit of makeup off your face. Plus, they leave your skin feeling nice after and don't dry you out.
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That's all for my makeup routine! What are your Holy Grail products?
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Step One // Wash
For as long as I can remember, I've used Dove's White Beauty Bar to wash my face. It works great and doesn't make your face feel squeaky clean after, like other soaps do. The moisturizing ingredient really works wonders here. Plus, Dove products are very gentle on the skin. I use this soap for everything and I love it!
Step Two // Contacts
Before I go about putting my makeup on, I need to put my contacts in! I use the Opti-Free Replenish contact solution with my contacts. Of course this step is super important so that I can see what I'm doing when I put my makeup on.
Step Three // Moisturize
The Clinique Moisture Surge is one of the best products I've ever used, and it keeps my skin very soft and hydrated. The consistency is gel-like, so the formula doesn't feel too thick on your face and it dries quickly. Sometimes thick cream moisturizers feel like they are just clogging your pores more; this one feels so light and airy and has been magical on my dry skin. I highly recommend this product even at its slightly pricier cost, but if you're looking for a drugstore option, my doctor suggested the Neutrogena Hydro Boost to me a few weeks ago, and I'll be purchasing that one to try out as soon as my Moisture Surge runs out (which won't be for a while - a little goes a long way!).
TIP: DON'T get the Moisture Surge Intense. It has a thicker formula that I don't like as much. The original Moisture Surge is the one you're looking for.
Step Four // Conceal
I use the Maybelline Fit Me concealer to cover up any small blemishes as well as under my eyes. I find that this concealer works really well and can cover up spots very easily - I am often prone to scarring and this works great on any red blemishes or discolorations. Right now, my perfect shade is a mix of #10 and #15, the two lightest colors. For the Fit Me concealers, numbers ending in 0 are supposed to be for warm toned skin, while numbers ending in 5 are meant for cool toned skin. The combination of these two is perfect for me. The #15 shade is great for covering up and brightening, and the #10 shade, which is more yellow, cancels out extra redness (blemishes) and purpleness (under the eyes). I like to use the #15 shade first, and can always layer the #10 shade if it's too light. This concealer is easily blendable with your fingers, which is how I choose to apply it. A little goes a long way, and this product will last you such a long time! Another great thing about this product - Marlena from Makeup Geek swears by it. She has lots of tutorials using this and a review of it as well, plus a comparison video with Nars Radiant Concealer!
Step Five // Set
To set my face makeup, I use the Rimmel Stay Matte pressed powder in the translucent color. This works really well at keeping my makeup on all day. I concentrate this under the eyes where I want my concealer to last and then lightly dust it all over my face with a large fluffy brush.
Step Six // Line
Some days I skip this step, but I always line my upper lash line with the same thing - Almay Liquid Eyeliner in black. I bought this for dance back when I was nine or ten and our teacher specifically requested this hypoallergenic product, and I have bought so many since! I've used it so much that I've gotten used to the way that brush works, which is nice and convenient since liquid eyeliner is always tricky. I start from the center of my lid and make a thin line to the outer corner, without a wing. At the outer corner, I slightly thicken the line, but overall my eyeliner process is nothing fancy. It's super simple to do!
Step Seven // Lashes
I have used L'Oreal mascaras for as long as I can remember! I started with the L'Oreal Voluminous Extra-Volume Collagen mascara and after quite some time decided to switch and try the Voluminous Million Lashes mascara. It's what I've used ever since. I have fairly long lashes to start, but this product really makes my lashes stand out. They are extra long and very voluminous and thick when I use this mascara. The color is super black and last all day, but is not hard to remove at all. I love this mascara and will probably use it for years to come.
Step Eight // Blush
I sometimes skip the blush step, but when I do add a touch of color to my cheeks, I like the NYX blushes. Right now the one I'm using is Mocha, and I apply it lightly on the apples of my cheeks with a big fluffy brush. I think I shy away from blush because it can look splotchy or clown-like if applied incorrectly. Any good tips and tricks?
Step Nine // Hydrate
Hydrating your lips is so important! Of course, drinking water is the best way to do that, but sometimes your lips need a little bit of extra love. When they start to feel chapped, I use Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm. I also apply this in the mornings and at night before bed.
Step Ten // Lips
For certain outfits or occasions, I like to use lipstick to amplify my look. Red lips are so classic, and I've found a new favorite. I've always been a fan of the L'Oreal Colour Riche lipsticks, but recently they've launched a new line for perfect reds and nudes, based on skin and hair color. The colors are modeled after the perfect shade for different celebrities, in a wide range of skin and hair types. My perfect red is Blake's Red, inspired by Blake Lively. It's a standard red lip with a blue undertone, which I like. I have other red lipsticks with orange undertones, and they can look more orange than red on the lips. A review should be coming soon on this lipstick!
Step Eleven // Remove
For removing my eye makeup at night, I love the Almay Oil Free Eye Makeup Remover Pads. They are gentle on the eyes and work very well at taking off all your eye makeup. I highly recommend these!
Step Twelve // Clean
After I wipe off my eye makeup, I use the Neutrogena Makeup Remover towlettes all over my face to remove any face makeup, lipstick, and any remaining eye makeup. These work so well and really get every last bit of makeup off your face. Plus, they leave your skin feeling nice after and don't dry you out.
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That's all for my makeup routine! What are your Holy Grail products?
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