So I realized lately that there are 2 things that wake me up in the morning. Shoes and makeup... and since I am so financially strapped since moving into the house and can't afford any more shoes... Makeup is how I get joy these days. Different looks, and colors with different lippies (occasionally).
Fashion still brings me joy but because nothing fits anymore and again I mention that I don't have any money... I can't buy anything that fits properly so I make do with what I have and its not anything I’m usually super excited to blog about... but there are those days where I am exceedingly proud of my makeup. So much so that I’ve tried to be consistent with my constant Instagram-ing it... but maybe I can begin posting it here so that I can keep my blogging promise.
I don’t know if most of you are following me on instagram as well… but I thought I would show you my favorite beauty supplies that have me excited to do my makeup lately…
Now as for eyeshadow… I love MAC but I am not so concerned with always using top of the line eyeshadow. I am a firm believer that if you have on a great eyeshadow base, you can wear the cheapest eyeshadow in the world and no one would know who made the eyeshadow, because it would last all day… My eyeshadow base of choice is MAC Groundwork Paint pot
Like I said I love all types of eyeshadows but I do tend to to lean toward bright colors. I like MAC, Motives, Sugarpill, BH Cosmetics and Bitch Slap! but will use just about any brand as long as it doesn’t have too much shimmer. All that glitter seems to be too much for a woman my age. Ordered a new brand but I haven’t tried them yet… so I may update this post later.
These are my 2 favorite mascaras. I also like Maybelline Falsies and Great Lash Big. I do use other brands and play around to see which ones will give me the best definition. Benefit is probably the most I’ve paid for mascara for a while. But Maybelline and L'Oreal will work in a pinch for most looks.
As for liners I will use anything that is super dark and black. I have Ulta, Loreal, Badgal liner, and Kiss for my lower lash line. For my upper lash line I will sometimes use a pencil but usually I will use the Maybelline Gel Liner. I have tried other companies (not MACs Fluidline as of yet) but it is seriously my favorite.
My foundations are usually the same all the time. I have the MAC Studio Sculpt and I have Makeup Forever HD foundation and that is usually all I use. I use studio fix as a powder set or Bare Escentuals. On the days that I don’t want to wear foundation I use BB Cream from Maybelline in Dark.
Now a days I usually tend to go with a nude lip because with my super bright eyeshadow looks… It looks best with a nude lip. But on the days when I don’t feel like doing a bold look for my eyes. I wear a bold lip. I am totally in love with Brazen Berry and Hot Plum from the New Maybelline Vivid Lip Collection.
Other must haves in my makeup closet (yes… it does take up almost the entire linen closet… but I digress)… here are the final products that wet my whistle when it comes to makeup.
I love my banana and nutmeg powder for highlighting… makes my word go round as I get little rest and it hides my puffy eyes (most of the time). I also love my Coastal Scents concealer palette that I use to highlight my brow bone. And my ybf eyebrow pencil helps to complete my look. What do you do for your makeup routine? Are there any products that you would DIE if they discontinued? Do you use any of the products I mentioned above? Hasta la proxima ~besitos~
10 comments:
Great Post! Love your Makeup! I just started wearing makeup and I'm learning about all the products and proper application. I've been wanting to try the Ben Nye Powder, but can't find it in my area so it looks like I'll be ordering online. I have the BH Concealer Palette as well and I also use it for highlighting. As a foundation I found Cover/FX from Sephora and it's perfect for my skin tone. I'm really in the learning phase for eyes, I have shadows but not very comfortable applying but I have fun playing!
Jana'e
Great post! I've just started wearing makeup after a long phase of just having time for loose powder and lipstick, so that was really nice to get such a great overview here in your post! Take care! Mbdinbham
Love love love your makeup!! Love Mac as well!!! Have you by chance tried SmashBox? :) you are so beautiful inside and out! Truly enjoy your posts!
Looks great!! :)
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Sorry it took me so long to get this comment here! Great makeup post! Do you know anything about BB Creames?
Yes actually I do. I use the Maybelline BB Cream in dark and I love it... some days I wear it alone, and on other days I wear it as a primer for a powder finish. I have noticed that my face is smoother with less blemishes but that could all be in my head :)
aww!!!... thanks for stopping by :)
I learned everything I know about eyeshadow application from youtube. I watched thousands of videos and then I would try their techniques and eventually found a technique that works for me. I still watch them because their are new mua that have found even easier ways to complete a look. Let me know if you try any out :)
I do use Smashbox but I'm still a little salty that they discontinued mh favorite lip gloss. I love their shadow though...
Love those lipsticks, they're so bright! I would love to see swatches or a lip of the day post maybe? I'm a fellow lipstick addict too so those kinds of posts make me super happy :P I did a make up post too btw!
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