Because I have spent so much time and effort finding beauty products that I LOVE, I thought it is only fair to share this precious knowledge with you and save you all a few thousand dollars. Below is my typical list of favorites:
MAC Fluidline:
This is the eyeliner you have been searching for your whole life. My lovely college roommate Jessica (hi Jess!) introduced this to me and I proceeded to use her entire container. Don't be scared because it isn't a pencil. If you buy one of these brushes here, you can achieve even better lines than you would with an eye pencil. I have it in both brown and black and it is the perfect eyeliner, even for a shaky hand person like me.
Murad Clarifying Mask:
I first tried this facial mask when I got it as a free sample from Sephora and I immediately became hooked. My beauty routine is very low-key but sometimes I just feel like I need to do something to cleanse my face and pores deeper. This mask also works great on any breakouts.
Neutrogena Wave
Kudos to my Mom for introducing me to this crazy little tool. I am always super skeptical of cleansing tools because if not cleaned correctly they can be a home for bacteria which just makes your skin worse. With this cleanser you replace the pads after every use. This spinning cleanser is about $14 at any pharmacy and works like a $200 system. Your face will feel so much smoother and your going to get a much better wash.
Benefit Hoola Bronzer
The worst thing in the world is when a girl has an orange face from a bronzer. I tend to go in the opposite direction since I have naturally darker olive skin so often my foundation will bounce off of photos and make my face look whiter. Hoola is my go-to bronzer. It tends to blend into skin better than any other bronzer I have tried and lasts the entire day. Just remember, only put it sparingly on your forehead, nose and upper cheeks to avoid the oompa-loompa look.
Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage
One of the saleswomen at Sephora once said it to me best, "You can't try to hide your pimples completely, you just need to take the red out and that will draw the eye away." This concealer is great because it comes with a lighter concealer and a darker concealer in your shade so you can blend until you get the perfect shade for your face.
Smashbox Photofinish Foundation Primer
I foolishly ran away from primer for years thinking it was only something I needed for heavy makeup. This primer is the key to everything because it prepares your skin for the makeup, makes the makeup stick and last longer and deters shine.
Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder
I tried Bare Minerals makeup when it was all the rage but it made my face itch. When I started working in an office daily under artificial lighting at a desk for hours, my face was put to the test and I realized just how greasy it can get. I had to come up with a new makeup routine which consisted of a setting powder. The last thing on my mind during the work day is to schedule time to go reapply my makeup so I use a setting powder which holds everything in place for those 9-10 hours.
Sephora Triple Action Cleansing Water
This stuff rocks! This is a soap free formula that cleanses your skin without drying it out. It uses natural products so it is great for sensitive skin. I often use this after I wash my face to pick up any remaining makeup.
Hourglass Veil Fluid Makeup
I loved this foundation. I was obsessed with this foundation. It was the best foundation. Unfortunately, everyone else loved it too. This item goes out of stock often because of the demand. Therefore, I had to break up with it temporarily and see other foundations. If you can get your hands on this stuff, use it because it is really awesome. You can send my finder's fee via mail.
Makeup Forever HD invisible Coverup Foundation
This is my new foundation. Easy to find, great to use. I love foundations that feel weightless on your skin yet give you a ton of coverage. Like I said before, because I have such an olive and tanner complexion, any red blemishes I get are very noticeable! There isn't an ounce of red in my skin so I need to always have a consistent foundation.
Makeup Forever Professional Paris, Sens'Eyes Waterproof Sensitive Eye Cleanser
The trouble with wearing contacts and makeup is that you don't know whether to take your makeup off first or your contacts out first. If you take contacts out before you take your makeup off your makeup will run into your eyes and your lenses. If you take your contacts our after your makeup the eye makeup remover usually gets in your contacts and makes them soapy. This is a cream based eye makeup remover and it takes off everything! You just rub the cream on your eye and then wipe it all off with a tissue. It doesn't burn your eyes and you will never have to worry about it getting it in your contacts again.
Those are my must-haves for now. What other products do I need to try?
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