Who wants to talk a little makeup with me today?
I’ve had a few requests recently to share a little bit more about my makeup so I figured hey, today is as good a day as any other! For those of you who may be newer readers, I do have a vlog that I created (over 3 years ago?!?) about my makeup routine. You can view there HERE. And even though it’s old, a lot of what I use and the way in which I apply it is still the same (I’m a creature of habit, what can I say?) so be sure to check that out!
But as for today, I wanted to start out the makeup talk by sharing my favorite makeup products from Sephora.
I buy about half of what I use for makeup at Sephora and the other half from somewhere like Target (I’ll share all of those the next go-around).
There was a time where I bought almost all of my makeup from Sephora, but then I became an adult and had a mortgage and a kid and all that jazz to pay for, so I’ve tried to back away at least a teeeeny bit from the expensive stuff.
However, the items in today’s post are things that I just have not been able to find other replacements for. And since I love all of these so much, they are here to stay (for now)!
Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer
I don’t use this every day since it’s not cheap, but I will use it on occasion where I know I’m going to be out for a long day and won’t be able to refresh my makeup, or when I know I just want a little extra coverage. I don’t typically use this on the average work day.
NARS Bronzing Powder in Laguna
My tried and true, absolute favorite piece of makeup. I’ve been using this bronzer for years, all year-round, and it’s just great. The color isn’t like, “OMG she’s wearing bronzer,” but still gives a nice warmth that accentuates a summer tan or helps warm up a pale winter complexion.
Laura Mercier Second Skin Cheek Colour in Rose Bloom
About a week ago, I was starting to get kind of frustrated with the way my blush was looking. I was trying to get every last bit that I could out of an almost-empty compact, so I finally bit the bullet and tossed that one to open up my new one. It was then that I noticed what a difference this color makes! Light, fresh, goes on smoothly, and helps brighten up my complexion with just a touch of color. Another runner-up favorite of mine is NARS Blush in Orgasm.
Urban Decay Eye Shadow in Smog and Sin
I have been using these two colors of eyeshadows for as long as I can remember. The neutral colors go with just about any color palate that I decide to wear, and I’ve found that the colors just complement each other really well. I use them as follows (also in my vlog):
Smog: All over lid, concentrated in the crease of the lid (in a sideways “V” shape) and to line the lower lashes (I use a Q-tip and line underneath the lower lashes)
Sin: Cover above lid up to brow bone and concentrated in the center of the lid for a “pop” of brightness and color. (<- forgive me, I’m not a makeup artist…I’m sure I’m not explaining that correctly at all).
MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Invisible Cover Concealer in 340 Sand {UPDATED: I now use the Make Up Forever Ultra HD Concealer in Y33 since they changed the line slightly}
A true lifesaver for my inevitable, doesn’t-matter-how-much-sleep-I-get dark circles. Thank you, genetics. But this concealer has been a favorite of mine for a few years now and I just love it. It glides on smooth (I use my ring finger to apply and blot in) and covers extremely well.
So there you have it…my small fortune of favorite cosmetics.
How about you guys? What are some of your Sephora favorites?
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