Fresh Faced

Since my cosmetic bag was stolen, I had to resort to buying a whole new supply of make-up. Even though I love keeping things consistent, I decided to stop by at Sephora and ask them to revamp my make-up "wardrobe." I had a good time trying out all these different products and finally settled on buying the following items. My look has definitely become a lot more natural and dewy, and it's nice to keep my product count under 10, unlike my past make-up routines here and here. What's your make-up routine?

These are definitely my top 3 favorite products:

1. Tinted Beauty Balm by Too Faced (pictured in Step 2), which is a good light foundation. It doesn't give it a "cakey" appearance and evens out my skin tone very nicely. It lasts 18 hours, and I don't feel the need to reapply. It acts as a dual primer and foundation as well.
2. Stila's Waterproof Brow Color Marker (pictured last in Step 3). Yes folks, it's an eyebrow marker. And, it works. It makes my eyebrows natural and just shades in the parts that need some help.
3. Ole Henriksen's Sheer Transformation moisturizer (pictured first in Step 1). I was on the market for an anti-aging formula (I need to protect my skin from wrinkles!) and this was the immediate go-to. I was told that if you feel the need to use moisturizer immediately after you wash your face, then it's not working. I put a little dab of this stuff after washing my face and it's so smooth and refreshing.

Daily Regimen Part II

 

Please refer to Exhibit A above. I promise I don't look this tan in person, but I don't think the orange top worked in my favor for this Thanksgiving photo-op. With my week-long vacations in Mexico and Hawaii this year, I have definitely gotten a lot of beach time. Unfortunately, my old make-up routine doesn't work for my current skin tone. I was browsing the stores and decided to stop by Benefit Cosmetics. They did a quick little touch up on me and I was blown away. Not only did I look natural, but the concealer and Rebel tinted moisturizer did wonders. I love that the Rebel gives me a refreshing look, while evening out my skin tone. I'm hooked! Here is my updated makeup routine for my tan self below:

Face (Left to Right): Smashbox Primer, Benefit's Stay Put Concealer (put around eyes as a primer), Benefit's Rebel Tinted Moisturizer, Armani Concealer, NYC Bronzer, Benefit's Coralista Blush

Eyes (Left to Right): Armani Eyebrow Pencil, Dior Eyeshadow, Revlon Liquid Eyeliner, CoverGirl LashBlast mascara, CoverGirl Liquiline Eyeliner in black

Daily Regimen

Let's be frank--I am not a fan of caked-on, hot tranny mess makeup. Not only does it make you look older, but don't you want to look somewhat the same when you're unmasked? Needless to say, I like to keep it as effortless and natural as possible. Here is my daily makeup routine (and believe it or not, it only takes me 10 minutes every morning):

For the Face:

I discovered Armani foundation a few weeks back and it feels amazing. Every time I wear it, my mom thinks I've been airbrushed; and my skin isn't that great! I put some concealer, dab some MAC powder, apply a few dots of High Beam, and finish it off with some Coralista powder.

For the Eyes:

I first use some concealer around the eyes, just to brighten them up, dab some MAC eye primer, then dust some Dior eyeshadow. I like light browns, and pinks for everyday use. I use Revlon liquid liner along the top of my eyelashes and L'Oreal liquid eye pencil on the bottom lashes. This L'Oreal liquid pencil gets an A+ in my book. Not only is it inexpensive, but it doesn't smudge! I finish my eyes off with some BadGal mascara. 

For the Lips:

I usually just put on some Rosebud, and use NARS "Misbehave." Since it's a shimmery with hints of red, I do a quick sweep and smack my lips against my hand to get some of the color off. 

Viola! Now I'm ready for the day!