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the weekday makeup essentials
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Anusha Subramanian
Products for the perfect weekday 9-to-5 face. Clean, professional and only getting better during the day - also quick to create!
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Base
 
Cheeks
 
Eyes
 
Lips

Base

Cc creams and blurring balms for natural coverage
 
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Gives you the most no-makeup airbrushed base. Not naturally matte but leaves a dewy finish. I usually mix Claire and Doré.
Erborian CC Cream | Erborian US
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I really love this. I apply some of the product on my face using the spatula - the heat from the skin really allows it to melt. Blend with fingers or brush for the more natural complexion corrector.
Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder
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Personally I think the translucent sugar cookie is a great addition for a blurred, matte base without looking like you’ve spent time on it.
Easy Bake Pressed Powder
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Cheeks

Simple quick and blendable blush
 
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I really like the swipe and go applicator. It goes on so blended already with or without base makeup. It’s so dewy and quick.
On-the-Glow Blush CheekTone - pH Reactive, Tinted Balm for the Cheeks & ...
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Quick and buildable for a fast morning swipe
Baby Cheeks Blush Stick - Westman Atelier | Sephora
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Eyes

Control and long-wear!
 
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The best eyeliner in the world. A little tightline with the brown for weekdays
Mad Max Brown Tattoo Liner Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner - KVD Beauty | Ulta Beauty
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Long lashes with no clumping. Combine this with tightlined brown eyeliner for the most natural look
Intense Pitch Black BADgal BANG! Volumizing Mascara - Benefit Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
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Lips

An assortment of colors and formulas. Wear as a lip combo or alone.
 
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Buy a mini to keep refreshing through the day if that’s your vibe
Honesty Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil - Rare Beauty | Ulta Beauty
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The most versatile formula and color for everyday wear. Usually I’ll tap it on and blur it out to make it look more diffused for workday wear
Whirl M·A·Cximal Silky Matte Lipstick - MAC | Ulta Beauty
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I like the berry shades of this line but the others would give the same diffused look!
Generation G
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Soar, plum, whirl and oak are all naturals!
MAC Lip Pencil | Whirl, Nightmoth, Cork, Chestnut & Spice Lip Liners
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