Happy Tuesday lovelies! I have to admit that I am a bit of a makeup junkie. I get such a thrill stepping in Sephora and CVS, I cannot add enough different products to my
1. Smashbox Photo Finish Light Primer: Smashbox was the first brand of primer I began using, and it never really gave me a reason to want to try something different. I did end up trying others by Sephora & Makeup Forever and I ended up returning both. This primer is oil-free and perfect for my acne-prone skin!
2. Makeup Forever HD Invisible Cover Foundation: This is another oil-free product, which I need, and it has the perfect amount of medium to full coverage on those days when my face needs a little more help! I love the formula of this. Plus, a little bit goes a long way!
3. NARS Tinted Moisturizer: Oil-free, light weight, while covering my imperfections!
4. Benefit Erase Paste: All I have to say- bye, bye bags!
5. Sephora Smoothing & Brightening Concealer: One of the ladies that work at Sephora recommended this to me as a cheap alternative to the YSL Touche Eclat. I have been using this to brighten and highlight my face, and I really love the formula.
6. Makeup Forever HD Microfinish Powder: I have been using the powder for years, and I love the universal shade. It makes my skin so soft, and mattifies it at the same time!
7. Bobbi Brown Blush Apricot: The perfect pink shade without too much sparkle.
8. M.A.C. Paint Pot in Rubenesque: I use this literally every day, whether as a base or just by itself. I normally use this in place of an eyeshadow primer.
9. M.A.C. Eyeshadow in Handwritten: The most perfect matte brown shade with a tint of purple. I love to line my eyes in this during the day, or use it to give me a smoky eye if I am out and about in the evening.
10. M.A.C. Eyeshadow in Satin Taupe: This color compliments handwritten so well. It has a frost finish with the same undertones as handwritten. It is perfect for day or night.
11. Lancome Eyebrow Pencil in Sable: This eyebrow pencil is different from all of the others I have tried. Its a powder pencil, which I find much easier to use.
12. Kat Von D Sin-full Lash Mascara: Yes, Kat Von D. This mascara is eyelash perfection, trust me. Just try it!
13. Benefit They’re Real Mascara: This mascara lives up to the hype, I love it!
14. Aquaphor: I swear by this stuff. You will never have chapped lips again if you use this regularly!
What arsenals do you all have in your makeup bag? I want to find more budget friendly products that are equally as wonderful, so I need your help! Are there any drugstore favorites you swear by?
Dress Accordingly,
xoxo
Shelby
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I have the same problem, I've always bought only Nars or Mac products but I've recently found an amazing cream foundation that I swear by. It's CoverGirl AquaSmooth Makeup, I get the color "buff beige" (I have an olive tint in my skin). And I also love Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Honey! Hope this helps, good luck on your hunt! 🙂
AKB
asouthernbrunette.blogspot.com
Thank you so much for your suggestions! I will definitely be checking them out!
xoxo
What shade of the Sephora Smoothing & Brightening Concealer do you use? I'm looking for a highlighter and wasn't sure what shade of this to use. Love all the Makeup Forever products, they're brilliant!!
-T
shassiopa.blogspot.com
I use number 7, im not sure the name of the color! I hope that helps 🙂
xoxo
That Erase Paste is magic in a tub. I have yet to confront it with something it can't handle – and trust when I say these under the eye bags get out of control sometimes! I'm a huge fan of the entire Benefit line.
Great products … I need to try that Lancome eyebrow pencil.
Shia
World According to Shia
Aquaphor literally saved my life on my last vacation – i've never experienced that chapped lip-pain before and aquafor fixed it right up!