A question I get a fair amount in our DMs is what I use for makeup, which kind of makes me laugh because I am in NO way an expert in the makeup department. That being said, I have experimented with several makeup brands over the years and I have found a set of things that are absolutely my ‘tried and true’ favorites that I have used for months and some of these things, years!
So here we go, this is what I use on days I wear makeup, which is probably anywhere from 2-4 times a week! I DO NOT wear makeup every day, especially since quarantine.
OK, Let’s start with primer and foundation.
All the beauty bloggers do not lie. Tarte Shape Tape concealer is amazing. The coverage is legit and a little goes such a long way. Use it very sparingly. I do not typically have under eye circles, so I do not use it for that necessarily. I use a tiny bit under my eyes just to brighten.
This is my favorite medium/full coverage foundation that I’ve been using for the past few months. I was on the lookout for a foundation option with better coverage than my tinted moisturizer (below) and have heard several beauty influencers rave about this stuff! I decided to give it a go and I love it!! I have a very red undertone to my skin so I knew I would have to be color matched in person. The online color matching tool wouldn’t work for me. Also, I was not about to spend $50+ dollars on a foundation that didn’t match my skin and there is nothing worse than when your face doesn’t match neck.
Ok, Now onto my tinted moisturizer. I use in the summer and when I don’t feel like I need the full coverage stuff. I’ve been using this for over a year now and it’s great! It’s exactly what it says it is – tinted moisturizer. It’s moisturizer that gives you just a little bit of color and evens out your skin tone a bit. It feels better on my face than the full coverage, but doesn’t give me the same flawless look as the doublewear.
Ok, now onto Eyes. I, BY FAR, get the most DM and comments about my lashes. To be completely honest and fair, I have decent lashes to begin with, but it’s the primer that steps them up a notch. I use this primer and this mascara. I have used this mascara for YEARS and I cannot use anything else. I have tried other brands and this one is just my favorite. I never get the waterproof. My eyes do not water and I prefer to have it come off easily. It’s just my preference.
I got this eye shadow palette at the same time I got the doublewear at Sephora a few months ago. The lady helped me pick it out and said that it was a great palette for blue eyes. I like it! I used to use some SUPER cheap stuff from Amazon that I liked good enough ad then I tried this stuff and it’s SO MUCH BETTER. A little goes a long way. It’s way more pigmented. It’s feel like it’s a great palette while still being super affordable.
This eyeliner is my favorite! it’s so easy to use and makes those lashes look even more amazing IMO. I feel like it can be a bit much for some, but I love it. You can also buy different thicknesses of it. I would suggest starting smaller. It’s less harsh.
Blush. I don’t really have a recommendation. I use stuff that’s a million years old and gets the job done. It’s fine. lol
I have used this exact same bronzer since college. I think it’s the second or third one I’ve owned. It last forever and I am happy with it!! Seems like a solid choice to me! 🙂
I love this lipgloss SO much! it’s not fancy or expensive, but I love it! It’s like a natural lip color (but better) and a gloss in one! That’s really all I have to say about it. ha!
And last, but not least, this is my favorite brow gel in color brunette! A little goes a long way! I put just a tiny bit on and brush it through with a spoolie brush.
I wouldn’t mind trying some sort of highlighter and maybe a new blush that isn’t 500 years old. Let me know if you have any recommendations! 🙂
Oh!! And we’ve been asked a few times to try out Seint Makeup a few times and we plan on it, we just need to find time! I am not going to lie, we are curious for sure!
