I've been a self-proclaimed makeup addict for a few years now. I do bridal makeup at a local salon, I own enough makeup for five people, and I just have so much fun with it.
In the days before Luke, I really loved to do elaborate eyeshadow looks, but with a toddler on the loose, I don't get much time for that. Most of the time, I find myself doing a quick look. These are the products that I wear almost every day:
Smashbox Photo Finish Primer. This stuff is basically amazing. It creates a perfect canvas for your foundation or powder, while evening out your skin tone (I use the lavendar!). I can't begin to describe how silky my face feels with this on. The foundation or powder just glides right on after this, and you don't have to worry about it settling or clumping anywhere on your face.
MAC Select Tint. This is a tinted moisturizer. I have pretty good skin, so I don't need anything heavy. This evens out your skin tone without caking or making it look as though you have on loads of foundation. It's lightweight, and the SPF is always good!
Bronzer. I like to have just a touch of bronzer on my cheeks and forehead for a little added color and glow. Super easy to sweep on, especially helpful in the winter months! And I have to admit, I love how aesthetically pleasing this giant bronzer is.
Bobbi Brown Shimmer Bricks. These are, without a doubt, my favorite makeup item. I love shimmer bricks because they're a multi-use product. A sweep on the cheekbones makes your skin glow, AND you can use the strips individually as eye shadow. When you're in a hurry, these are great! When i was pregnant, I was always complimented on my glowing skin, but I'm pretty sure it was the shimmer brick doing the glowing, not me.
DiorShow mascara. I have wimpy eyelashes, so I need this mascara! This is the best mascara I've ever used. My lashes look so long and full. Definitely worth the price.
Tendertone lip balm. These are great for quick looks, because they add just a hint of color and shine to your lips. Plus, they smell great and protect from the sun.
And if I have a few extra minutes, Gel eyeliner. Once I started using this, I threw out all of my stick eyeliners. It's so easy to put this on with a thin brush, and it does not budge! I wore this when I was in labor, and at the end of my 20 hour long, natural labor (most of which was spent in water or with a wet washcloth on my head), my midwife asked if my eyeliner was tattooed on because it did not budge the entire time. If that's not a product testimony, I don't know what is!
So, there you go, the beauty products I cannot live without. What are your holy grail products? Or are you one of those lucky women who can just dash out of the house without even a touch of makeup?
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6 comments:
Oooooh! Cosmetics! I am into a bunch of stuff from Everyday Minerals! Their foundations and powders and blushes are good stuff! I also love Lasting Lift mascara by Shiseido, and right now my favorite lip gloss is MAC's Viva Glam IV!
I have not tried EM, but I hear such good things about it!
I'm a huge fan of any of the MAC Viva Glam lip products, and here is why... they are pretty, of course, but because 100% of the proceeds go to AIDs research, I justify them as a charitable donation.;)
the primer seems interesting to me, as does the tinted moisturizer!
Sorry I haven't been by for a few days, I set up a new google account and have been trying to transfer everyone over into my reader!!
That is a GREAT testimonial for an eyeshadow not to budge after 20 hours of labor. In the water. (Did you write your birth story somewhere? I'd love to read it!)
I probably *shouldn't* go out the door without a touch of makeup, but I often do. If I'm going out for something special, like lunch with a friend, I like to use a bronzer and then just a little eyeliner on the top and a sweep of eyeshadow. I used to do a lot more, particularly when I worked at the Origins counter! But then motherhood came along and my priorities were rearranged. I do love it when I get the opportunity to get myself all dolled up, though!
By the way, I LOVE your new look over here!
You have very good makeup taste!!
Steph
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