As my brand has grown bigger I've finally developed my niche! As well as my parenting side of my blog I also like to update about engagements, weddings, makeup and all the fun stuff! As a mom there are many times on the weekends where I find it totally acceptable to just throw my hair back, put my abercrombie sweats on and walk out the door. That's usually at 7am when I have to take the dog to the vet. But other days like at my job when I have to look presentable and when we go out as a family I really clean up well! So here's a list of some skin care and makeup must haves that are in my bag! Have fun! (Note: The links are affiliate links and I get a commission from them but I do not endorse anything on here I wouldn't recommend completely)
1. Liquid Foundation
So at the ripe age of 18 when I didn't need makeup I looked like a disaster. Fast forward ten years and I have laugh wrinkles which are awesome but I also have skin that I'd like to make look photoshopped! I discovered liquid foundation and how to use it when I was about 25 and finally found the Maybelline Mousse Foundation probably a year ago. It matches my skin perfect and makes it look airbrushed but doesn't clog my pores or sit in my lines on my face. You can find it here and it's a great price!
2. Eyeliner
Now you can either do liquid liner or pencil liner. I have the Maybelline unstoppable liner. Liquid liner is definitely more precise but in my case I have zero dollars most of the time and I can't use liquid on the bottom part of my eye. If you do use liquid I would suggest this one from Maybelline. I know I use them a lot but I have sensitive skin and their product line doesn't irritate me or give me styes. Yuck! Either way I've been using eyeliner forever and I'm pretty sure I look sick and or tired without it.
3. Powder Foundation
I was never really one for all the foundations until I turned 28 and I've been getting my Ipsy bag for a while now. Anyway on top of my liquid foundation I use a powder foundation to set my look and make it look more matte and less shiny. I use BelláPierre Cosmetics Banana Setting Powder. It's a little more expensive but I really like it. It matches my skin tone and really sets my makeup for the day. It doesn't settle into my lines or anything and covers really well.
4. Eyebrow filler
Sooooo my eye brows suck. like bad. like .. thanks dad. I've finally at the ripe age of 28 learned how to contour my brows and shape them perfect. But they're also getting thinner and they're a little lighter. So I use the Maybelline Eye Brow Filler. I've used a couple different ones in the past but this has something in it that literally fills in our brows so they look darker and fuller. It does amazing things. It won't run or smudge even with water. My makeup remover takes it off at night with no issues though. It's inexpensive and lasts FOREVER.
5. Mascara
So again thanks dad for my crappy eyelashes. and allergies. Anyway, I have bad eyelashes. So I use an eye brow curler and then my mascara. Again with the Maybelline. I use this one and it makes my eye lashes look SUPA thick. But not clumpy and it separates as you go. So you don't look totally ridiculous or spidery. It's never given me styes and I can tell you I get them like it's going out of style.
6. Makeup Remover
Not all makeup removers are the same TRUST ME. I've tried different ones that left my skin feeling oily and it was gross. I now use Burts Bees makeup remover. They have different scents that make you feel refreshed like you actually took the whole day off your face. It removes all of my makeup, oils, everything. I love it. And it's natural!
7. Wash your face!
I learned the hard way when you don't take your makeup off and wash your face you get styes and giant pimples that resemble small children. Berts bee's has always been good to me so I got their brightening face wash. It removes all the dirt and oil and even the white and black heads. Makes my face feel so much better when I'm done. I've never had an issue with it. I also use their astringent. This one is gentle on my face and doesn't tear it up with alcohol. All natural baby! Their entire line of skin care is highly recommended.
8. Last but not least ... lotion!
I've gone back and forth with lotions for years. I have normal skin and my regular routine would be get out of the shower and lotion everything up. Then I got tired of doing it. Then I found Jergens in shower body lotion! Man is this a life saver. When I'm done with everything I just put it on wet skin and it keeps me solid forever. I shower every other day and have never had an issue with itchiness. And it smells SUPA good. Just go buy it now because it's going to be worth it. I promise. You don't feel oily, or sticky. You don't have to rinse it off at all. Besides the Lush products, this is absolutely amazing.
I hope diving into my makeup bag a bit has helped you guys also! It takes a while to find brands you like at a good price, sometimes you have to pay more than you want but it's worth it. Check out those items and let me know what you guys think!
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