I haaaate taking a long time to do my makeup, especially in the summer, and I finally figured out how to narrow down my look and still look *flawless*. Here are all the products that I use:
1. Smashbox PhotoFinish Primer in Adjust Green | I started using this recently on a recommendation from my BFF and I absolutely love it! You don't even need to put a foundation over it, just spot conceal and you are good to go!
2. Maybelline FitMe Concealer | This concealer really is the bomb.com. So many shades to choose from and they are matched for your undertone (warm, neutral, or cool). I have been using this for years and read articles from magazines and makeup artists all the time talking about how much they love this concealer. Seriously the best in the game, and such a holy grail product.
3. Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Translucent | To set all my face makeup, I use this Rimmel powder. It helps your makeup really last all day long!
4. NYX Blush | After applying my translucent powder, I apply just the tiniest bit of blush to the apples of my cheeks. I'm not really a big blush person, but using a little bit of this adds a warm glow to your cheeks. Does anyone have a recommendation for a good blush, either powder or cream? I'd love to try out something new!
5. EOS Lip Balm | This stuff keeps your lips incredibly hydrated and is just awesome. I never thought I would like the egg shaped balm, but my apartment office was giving these away for free (yay college!!) and after trying it, I have to say I'm hooked. I want to try the Blueberry Acai flavor next.
6. L'Oreal Paris Carbon Black Lineur Intense | I bought this on a whim because I needed a new liquid eyeliner and I love it! I don't go full-out with winged liner during the week but I notice so much of a difference in my look when I use eyeliner versus when I don't. Highly recommend!!
7. L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara | If you want your lashes to touch the sky, seriously pick up this mascara. Another product I have used for years and swear by, not a single day goes by without using this mascara. I naturally have long eyelashes, but am always asked if I'm wearing falsies when I put this mascara on. I don't think there is a better drugstore mascara on the market.
8. Powder Brush | I'm not super picky about the brushes that I use, so I just like to have a fluffy powder brush that I use for both powder and blush.
What is your holy grail makeup product? And don't forget to suggest your favorite blush in the comments below!
I've tried lots of these products, and I love them! I need to get me some Million Lashes again. I forgot how much I loved that mascara!
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Sarah | The Bella Insider | @sarah_thebella
It's seriously the best, right?! If they ever stop making it, I don't know what I'll do LOL
DeleteThese products are amazing! I've tried the EOS balm and L'Oreal mascara and I absolutely adored both! Great roundup!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Luna! I'm so glad that I stumbled upon the EOS lip balm too!!
DeleteI love this! Great picks. Also, I love your signature, because I'm also a Victoria. I kinda love our name heehee
ReplyDeleteVictoria
Love.Haight
Yayyy! I love meeting other Victorias (:
DeleteI've heard so many great things about the Maybelline FitMe concealer, I think it's high time I try it out! Definitley have to get my hands on the mascara and eyeliner too, nice post :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Shamilla! The FitMe concealer is the BEST, you should definitely try it out!!
DeleteThat blush looks ah-mazing! I'll have to try it!
ReplyDeleteRachel / www.seashellsandsparkles.com
The more I get into using it again, the more I like it! It adds just a little bit of color to warm up your face.. it probably helps now that I'm a little bit tan too haha
DeleteGreat suggestions! Love that blush!! x
ReplyDeleteThanks Susana! I'm glad there are other fans of the NYX products, they make such great stuff!!
DeleteI love easy tips for the summer! I still like to wear makeup, but can't stand slapping everything on to just sweat it off.
ReplyDeleteI never find that this routine sweats off easily. Unless of course I'm at the beach, then I usually just throw on some moisturizer and concealer with a hat or sunnies :P
DeleteMy favorite make up.product is my Stilla eyeliner and I love Mikani Bake Blush Luminoso ..... I think your suggesting list it will be really helpful I also hate taking long doing make up!!
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted to try the Stila eyeliner!! I think it will be the next eyeliner I decide to purchase :)
DeleteI really need the Rimmel Stay Matte Powder and Smashbox photo finish primer for summer ! http://www.afashionholicslife.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteThe Stay Matte powder is great!! I have dry skin so I was skeptical at first but if you only use a little bit it's the perfect way to make sure your makeup stays on all day! xx
DeleteI've heard such amazing things about the FitMe concealer! Definitely want to try.
ReplyDeleteXO Amanda | www.glitterandspice.com
It's such a great product, and so many shades! I love it so much I actually get excited every summer when I'm a bit tan and have to go pick up another in the next darkest color LOL
DeleteAwesome post! A quick and effortless makeup routine is so needed in the hot summer months!
ReplyDelete- Jessica
Miss Moore Style
Thanks Jessica - I could not agree more! Anything longer than 10 minutes would drive me crazy ;)
DeleteNYX blushes are my favorite! They have great pigmentation and come in a variety of shades. Great routine!
ReplyDeleteThanks Cara!! I think so many people overlook NYX, but they are really fabulous products and at great prices, too!!
DeleteI've had that mascara and concealer on my radar for a while now. I definitely need to go ahead and give them a go. Thanks for sharing these products with us!
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So glad you enjoyed!! I definitely suggest checking out the concealer and the mascara - they are my two holy grails :)
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