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My Makeup Musts
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items These are my tried and true makeup products. Some that I’ve used for decades…I’m pretty simple in my makeup routine, I don’t use a lot of products, so this list will not be a long one, but it will have easy to use products that work well for those of...
Sections
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First step prep
Foundation
Eyes
Lips
Cheeks
Brows
First step prep
I always want to start out with a smooth “canvas”. These products are perfection! Primer smooths out all the imperfections on your face and gives a smooth base for you to apply your foundation. It doesn’t feel heavy or greasy. My skin can still “brea...
This is my go to primer. I use a Laura Geller foundation brush to apply. It has shorter bristles that are packed a bit tighter. It goes on so smoothly and hides all my skins imperfections and pores beautifully.
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The Silk Canvas - Protective Primer Balm - Tatcha
I use this brush to apply The Silk Canvas. Soft bristles but sturdy enough to really blend. The Laura Geller brushes are very well made, they wash up like new and last a very long time. I’ve washed mine at least a dozen times and you’d never know. It...
Foundation Brush
Foundation
It isn’t easy finding a foundation for more mature skin. For years I tried different brands before hearing about Laura Geller baked powder foundation. It really is perfect for me. I’m at an age where I don’t care to spend a lot of time on makeup and ...
I absolutely love this powder foundation. It’s lightweight, so I don’t even know I have it on, it doesn’t sit in my fine line, it doesn’t get cakey and it gives my skin a beautiful glow. It’s so quick and easy to apply too!
There’s a really good vari...
Baked Balance-n-Brighten Color Correcting Foundation
This is THE brush for applying Laura Geller baked foundation. It’s soft and poofy and puts just the right amount of foundation onto my skin. The Laura Geller brushes are such high quality. I’ve never had to replace one yet. I just wash them and they’...
Full Face Powder Brush
The perfect light powder for a quick touch up.
Flawless, shine free skin you’ve always wanted. This face powder contains micro-refined powders that reduce shine and perfect skin.
PhotoReady™ Powder - Revlon
Eyes
I’m pretty minimalistic in my makeup application, but when I want to glam it up a bit, these are the products I love. I’m no makeup artist, but these products are a breeze to apply and look so good!
I love Clinique because it’s so gentle on my skin and this mascara is just as gentle to my eyes. It goes on smooth not clumpy, and doesn’t get flaky or smudge and is really water proof! Yet it still washes off easily with your favorite cleanser and w...
High Impact™ Waterproof Mascara | Clinique
Here’s another tried and true product that I’ve used for decades. Glimmersticks go on so smoothly and don’t smudge. They offer a lot of colors and shades so there’s something for everyone and they really are waterproof yet wash off easily with your f...
Fmg Glimmer Waterproof Eyeliner - AVON
I’ve never had an eyelash curler curl my eyelashes as well as this one. It really does what it says!
An eyelash curler with a patent-pending design that changes everything. Instead of that old design that crimps the lashes at the base, the C Curl mol...
The C Curl
Lips
I live in a cold dry climate and the winter can be brutal on my lips. I need products that help me to gently exfoliate the chapped flakes and rejuvenate my lips with plenty of moisture. These really are some of my favorites!
I love to rejuvenate my lips with this lip scrub. I just gently rub it on my lips and it removes the flakiness and moisturizes my lips at the same time. Especially good for the winter months when it’s cold and the air is so dry. This lip scrub isn’t ...
The Kissu Lip Scrub Moisturizing Lip Exfoliant - Tatcha
Hydrating and plumping in a tiny tube. Very moisturizing and comforting. I love this the most in the winter months when the cold, dry air is really hard on my lips. I can use all the extra moisture I can get! Perfect after using the lip scrub! It’s p...
The Kissu Lip Treatment Volume-Restoring Lip Serum - Tatcha
This lip gel is so moisturizing and stays on my lips for most of the day giving a lightly glossed look. Try it overnight for super soft lips in the morning. This is my every day go to for moisture on my lips. It just feels and looks so good!
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The Kissu Jelly Lip Mask | Tatcha
I love this for on the go moisture. It does wonders for my winter chapped lips. It goes on silky smooth and smells so good!
Milk & Honey Lip Care - Keep Lips Moisturized All Day | NIVEA®
Cheeks
I do like a touch of color on my cheekbones and my favorites have served me well for decades!
Call me old school for this one, cause, well…I am! I’ve used this product and this shade for as long as I can remember. It’s the perfect shade for me, plus it goes on super smooth and is so blendable. I’m a lifer on this one!
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COVERGIRL Classic Color Blush - 570 Natural Glow - 0.3oz
Brows
I was a teen of the 80’s when thin eyebrows ruled. Well now the trend has swung in the exact opposite direction, so for my less than full eyebrows I need the help of these awesome products!
Great eyebrow pencil. It goes on so smoothly and can be layered up for a more dramatic look. I love the brow brush on the other end too! I like to use the Elf shape and stay clear brow pencil, once my color is perfect, to hold everything in place.
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Total Temptation® Eyebrow Definer Eye Pencil - Maybelline
The perfect finish to my brows. A light wax that hold every hair in place. I usually use this after I’ve filled in my brows with my Maybelline Total Temptation® Eyebrow Definer Eye Pencil, but on days when I’m just hanging around the house, I just us...
e.l.f. Shape & Stay Brow Pencil, Clear
The final step
The very last step of my makeup routine is a couple light spritzes of Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mist. It not only sets my Makeup, it polishes my look and moisturizes my face.
The perfect finish to my make-up routine. A few refreshing spritzes and my make-up is set and it takes away that dry powdery look you can sometimes get from powder foundations. There’s no strong scent either, which makes this sensitive to smell woman...
Luminous Dewy Skin Mist 2-in-1 Hydrator & Finishing Spray