Happy Monday! Lately it seems like I've gotten a lot of requests about my makeup routine. So today I'm sharing part one :: my everyday facial routine. Soon, I'll share part two :: some of my favorite eye makeup looks.
1) I start everyday with Painted Earth's BRIGHTENING CC CREAM. It goes under your makeup like a moisturizer and it's one of the best things that's ever happened to me {okay... dramatic much?} But seriously. It evens your skin tone before you even start applying makeup. It brightens your face all over and blends to your unique skin tone. What starts as a white liquid slowly turns to color as you blend it with your skin.
2) After the CC Cream, I address my dark spots and blemishes. Because we've all got them, right? I used to use a concealer stick but found it would sometimes lose coverage throughout the day. Now I use this yellow POWDER MINERAL CAMOUFLAGE CONCEALER to neutralize any dark or red tones in my skin. Applied with a foundation brush, I use it under my eyes, around my nose and mouth and on any imperfections that day might bring. It provides a fuller coverage than a liquid or stick concealer and really brightens the areas you use it on.
3) Foundation - I've never really been a fan of liquid foundation. They often feel greasy, heavy and look terrible by the end of the day. I much prefer a pressed powder that provides the same amount of coverage. Enter, PERFECT EVERY THYME POWDER BAKED MINERAL FOUNDATION {Antique Beige is my color} Hence the name, this powder is made with thyme. It won't fall into your fine lines, provides an insanely even tone and gives you the coverage of a liquid foundation without the greasy effect.
4) Now that I'm thoroughly evened out, it's time to add some color. Bronzer is one of my makeup must-haves all year long. It brings necessary color to your face and helps you to "look alive." If you don't have bronzer as part of your makeup routine, you need to. This SUNKISSED MINERAL SHEER MATTE BRONZER gives you a sunkissed effect without being shiny, orange or fake looking. It's the perfect amount of subtle warmth that we all need, especially in the winter. Use this lightly all over your face and neck.
5) Last but not least on the face makeup train, blush. Many people don't include blush in their makeup routine because they are afraid of it. But you should ALWAYS use blush; whether it's a pink, berry, nude or pastel. Find the color that you love and apply it on your cheek bones, the tip of your nose and chin. I love this BAKED MINERAL BLUSH in APRICOT SWIRL. It's not too pink or overpowering, and adds a slight sheen for a finished effect.
So there you have it, my everyday beauty routine part one :: the face. Stay tuned for part two :: the eyes, coming up later this week!
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