Instead of outfit inspiration today, I'll be sharing my favorite, tried and true beauty products. All of the products posted below I've tested and used for awhile. My beauty routine has definitely gotten more lazy, especially in the past year. Between classes, work, and trying to squeeze in some time for family and friends, I've narrowed down my beauty product selection to the very best and most user- friendly picks!
I do not have an elaborate or time-consuming skincare routine, but I do my best to keep my skin healthy and clean. To me, skincare is super important for makeup when you don't have much time to apply primers, foundation, concealers, powders, etc. Having a healthy base for makeup will ensure a much smoother and faster application. I listed my favorite skincare products before makeup because a solid skincare routine is so much more important than makeup! Additionally, I wanted to mention that good skincare works from the inside out. Healthy eating habits, a good amount of sleep, and regular exercise is the best way to take care of you and your skin.
Although I believe in skincare before makeup, I still have fun playing with different beauty products and creating different looks. I linked my favorite eyeliners and eyeshadow palette below for when you have more time for a more detailed makeup application. Otherwise, I have my quick and basic makeup routine, which consists of foundation (sometimes- I think it's important to let your skin breathe), concealer, eyebrow pencil, and mascara. I don't often use eyeliner and eyeshadow because I have very sensitive eyes, and powder eyeshadow irritates them. I have tried cream eyeshadows because of my super sensitive eyes, but I haven't found any that I truly like. Eye makeup isn't the most important element to me though, I absolutely love lip products, from scrubs to balms to lipsticks. I have probably tried almost every lip treatment set out there, along with tons of glosses and lipsticks. I've linked my most loved lip products below.
I did not include every product that I use, just my favorites that stand out the most. Enjoy!
Cetaphil Oil Control Face Wash: I've tried tons of cleansers from Proactiv to Mary Kay, but this is the only one I've ever stuck with. I use it twice a day- every morning before I apply makeup and every night before bedtime.
Tarte Amazonian Clay Foundation: I've always used powder foundations until I found this liquid foundation. I've also tried this foundation by Makeup Forever after hearing how great it was, but I didn't like it as much as Tarte's foundation. It stays on so well and doesn't feel heavy or greasy on my skin. I also appreciate how Tarte uses natural ingredients that nourish your skin and add sunscreen into their foundation.
Mary Kay Translucent Powder: I absolutely love this translucent powder for setting my makeup. I do not apply it after all of my makeup is on, but I dust it over my face after I apply my foundation, concealer, and eyebrow pencil. It helps combat shine and makes my makeup last longer.
Tarteist Pro Palette: Although I'm not a huge eyeshadow fan, I've tried a few Urban Decay Naked eyeshadow palettes, and this one is by far superior. The consistency of the eyeshadows are much better, smoother, and last way longer than the eyeshadows by Urban Decay, in my opinion. I also love how there are so many different looks that can be created with this particular palette.
Mary Kay Lash Lengthening Mascara: I'm super picky about mascara mainly because it's often the only eye makeup I use, and I swear by this certain mascara by Mary Kay. I've tried tons and tons of drugstore mascaras, higher-end mascaras, and all of the other mascaras by Mary Kay, and this is the only one I will use. It also comes in a waterproof version here.
Bliss Fabulips Treatment: I received this lip treatment kit for Christmas last year and I'm still so obsessed with it. I use it at least once a week and especially before I apply any type of lip color. This treatment makes my lips so soft, moisturized, and makes lipstick go on so smoothly.
Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment in Rose: This is my all-time favorite beauty product in the world, and ever since I got my first balm, I go through them like crazy! I know that the price is a little steep for lip balm, but there's nothing else that is nearly as good as this one. I have never had anything moisturize like this and leave my lips looking so healthy. The sheer rose color is just a plus, and there are so many different color tints available. Also, Fresh has tons of other lip products that I've only heard good things about, and they can only be found at Sephora.
A special thank you Matt David Photography for the awesome photo!
