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Everyday Makeup Must-Haves
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items This is my curated collection of everyday makeup essentials, perfect for achieving a polished and glowing look. As someone with sensitive skin, I’m picky about the products I use, and these are my tried-and-true favorites. They help me create a youth...
Sections
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Base
Glow Essentials
Blush & Bronzer
Eye Essentials
Lip Favorites
Setting & Finishing Touches
Base
Your base sets the tone for your entire makeup look! These are my go-to primers, foundations, and concealers that provide a flawless, even canvas while being gentle on sensitive skin. They blend beautifully and feel lightweight for everyday comfort.
After 15 years of loyalty to MAC foundations, I decided to try Haus Labs Foundation, and I’m so glad I did! This medium-coverage foundation delivers a stunning, natural finish that feels lightweight and flawless. It doesn’t dry out my skin, lasts all...
triclone™ skin tech medium coverage foundation - Haus Labs
To perfectly complement the Haus Labs Foundation, I use their concealer—and it’s a game changer! The coverage is incredible, effortlessly hiding my darkest under-eye circles and even my worst blemishes. A little goes a long way, so one container last...
Triclone™ Skin Tech Hydrating + De-Puffing Concealer - Haus Labs
Another product I’ve been using forever- the urban decay eyeshadow primer-potion. My make up never ever creases when I use this. In fact, one time I thought they changed their formula because my make up was slightly creasing. No, I just needed to sta...
Eyeshadow Primer Potion - Waterproof Eye Makeup
Glow Essentials
Achieving a youthful, radiant glow starts with the right products. These glow-enhancing staples, like highlighters and illuminating primers, give my skin that lit-from-within finish I love. Perfect for adding a touch of luminosity to any look!
This serum is pure magic! It gives my skin a luminous, diamond-like glow that looks absolutely radiant. I adore the light, pretty scent—it feels so luxurious every time I use it. It’s the perfect product for achieving that youthful, glowy finish I lo...
Charlotte's Magic Serum Crystal Elixir – Firming & Hydrating Serum
This is hydration and radiance in a bottle! It’s so lightweight and gives my skin a gorgeous, dewy glow. I apply it right after my Charlotte Tilbury Magic Serum, and together, they’re a dream team for radiant skin. Even if I skip the rest of my makeu...
Glowy Super Gel
This highlighter is the perfect finishing touch for my makeup! It adds a stunning glow that looks effortlessly natural. I apply it to the apples of my cheeks, a dot on the tip and bridge of my nose, and a little in the inner corners of my eyes. It gi...
Positive Light Liquid Luminizer - Rare Beauty
Blush & Bronzer
Achieving a youthful, radiant glow starts with the right products. These glow-enhancing staples, like highlighters and illuminating primers, give my skin that lit-from-within finish I love. Perfect for adding a touch of luminosity to any look!
TikTok made me buy it, and I couldn’t be happier! The shade Happy is the perfect flush of color for my skin tone. A tiny dot is all I need, making the bottle last me two years—talk about value! It blends beautifully and gives a natural, radiant glow....
Rare Beauty Happy Liquid Blush | Long-Lasting Dewy & Matte Blushes
After applying my Rare Beauty blush in Happy, I set it with the Too Faced Cloud Crush Blush for that soft, dreamy finish. It locks in the color beautifully and adds a gentle, velvety glow. The combination of these two blushes gives me the perfect, lo...
Cloud Crush Blush | Matte Blurring Velvet Powder - Too Faced
I use the Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Stick in Fawn to perfectly sculpt and accentuate my features. It adds just the right amount of definition to my cheekbones, slims down my jawline and nose, and gives my forehead a touch of warmth. The creamy ...
Contour & Highlight Sticks | Anastasia Beverly Hills
After contouring, I apply the Saie Beauty Liquid Bronzer in Sand for the perfect sun-kissed glow. With my very fair skin and warm undertones, this bronzer adds just the right amount of warmth to my cheeks, forehead, and the bridge of my nose. The lig...
Saie Dew Bronze | Soft-Focus Effortless Liquid Bronzer
Eye Essentials
The eyes are the focal point of any look! This section includes my favorite mascaras, eyeliners, and brow products to define and enhance, as well as versatile eyeshadow palettes for subtle or bold looks.
This is one of my all-time favorite eyeshadow palettes! The Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes palette has everything I love—shimmers and mattes in a variety of stunning color tones. It’s perfect for creating endless looks, from soft and natural to bold a...
EYES
Lately, the Tartelette palettes have been my absolute daily go-to! With over 20 makeup palettes in my collection, the fact that I keep reaching for these speaks volumes. They have an amazing shade range that’s perfect for everything—from subtle looks...
tartelette™ in bloom mini Amazonian clay palette | Tarte™ Cosmetics
I’m a lash lover, and yes, I’m a little insane—I use all three of these mascaras daily! I start with Tarte Maneater for volume, then layer MAC Stacked Mega Brush for length and drama, and finish with the MAC Stacked Micro Brush to define every single...
M·A·CStack Mascara
I’m a lash lover, and yes, I’m a little insane—I use all three of these mascaras daily! I start with Tarte Maneater for volume, then layer MAC Stacked Mega Brush for length and drama, and finish with the MAC Stacked Micro Brush to define every single...
M·A·CStack Mascara
I’m a lash lover, and yes, I’m a little insane—I use all three of these mascaras daily! I start with Tarte Maneater for volume, then layer MAC Stacked Mega Brush for length and drama, and finish with the MAC Stacked Micro Brush to define every single...
Maneater Voluptuous Mascara - Tarte™ Cosmetics
For special occasions, I love using these Lumify Eye-Illuminations brightening drops. They completely eliminate redness and leave the whites of my eyes looking bright and clear. While they aren’t ideal for daily use, they’re absolutely perfect for th...
LUMIFY Eye Drops | LUMIFY EYE ILLUMINATIONS | Bausch ...
I’ve always been a black eyeliner girl, but lately, brown has stolen my heart—especially this BADgal BANG Eyeliner by Benefit. I love creating a thin line that I can smudge with a little brown eyeshadow for a softer look. It’s perfect for tightlining...
BADgal BANG! 24 Hour Eye Pencil - Benefit Cosmetics
I used to be all about black eyeliner in my waterline, but over the past few years, I’ve transitioned to white for a brighter, more awake look. I start with the NYX Jumbo Eyeliner as a base and then layer the NYX Quartz Queen in a nude white on top. ...
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil, Blendable Makeup
I used to be all about black eyeliner in my waterline, but over the past few years, I’ve transitioned to white for a brighter, more awake look. I start with the NYX Jumbo Eyeliner as a base and then layer the NYX Quartz Queen in a nude white on top. ...
NYX Mechanical Eye Pencil, Vivid
Lip Favorites
From soft, everyday shades to vibrant pops of color, these lip products are my go-tos. Whether I’m reaching for a moisturizing balm, a glossy finish, or a long-lasting lipstick, these are perfect for completing any look.
Living in Michigan winters can leave my lips feeling chapped, but this Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask has been a total game changer! It keeps my lips hydrated and soft, making my lipstick and lip stains look and feel so much better. I can’t imagine my rou...
Lip Sleeping Mask Nourish & Hydrate - Laneige
I’m obsessed with the Dior Addict Lip Glow, and I have several shades! My favorites are 001 and 031 Strawberry. These are the perfect lip balms with just a hint of color, ideal for when you want a subtle, natural tint. They keep my lips hydrated whil...
Dior Addict Lip Glow - Hydrating pH Lip Balm| DIOR US
This lip stain every time I leave the house! It leaves my lips with the perfect pinky tone that lasts all day without coming off. I love layering it with my Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask for extra hydration or topping it with my favorite Dior Addict Lip ...
Sacheu Peel Off Lip Liner Tattoo - getREDy
Setting & Finishing Touches
Keep your makeup fresh all day with these finishing essentials. These setting powders and sprays lock everything in place while maintaining that glowing, natural finish I love. A must-have for busy days or long wear!
I’ve been using Urban Decay’s makeup setting spray for over 20 years, and it’s simply the best! It locks my makeup in place all day and keeps everything looking fresh, no matter the weather. A true holy grail product that I’ll never be without!
All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray - Urban Decay
Skincare Prep
Great makeup starts with great skin prep! These are my favorite moisturizers, serums, and primers that help hydrate and protect my sensitive skin while creating the perfect base for makeup application.
Why I Love It:
This cream is a staple in my everyday skincare and makeup routine. It provides intense hydration, leaving my sensitive skin feeling soft, smooth, and prepped for makeup application. I use it every morning before my makeup and every nig...
Deep Hydration Moisturizing Cream - CeraVe
For an added boost of hydration, I use this Ponds Crema S twice a day—morning and night. Once it fully absorbs, I layer it with the One Kind Dream Cream, followed by Aquaphor Healing Balm on my extra dry areas (forehead and under eyes). To seal in al...
Crema S Nourishing Moisturizer | Ponds US EN
For an added boost of hydration, I use this Ponds Crema S twice a day—morning and night. Once it fully absorbs, I layer it with the One Kind Dream Cream, followed by Aquaphor Healing Balm on my extra dry areas (forehead and under eyes). To seal in al...
Dream Cream Nighttime Moisturizer - Onekind
For an added boost of hydration, I use this Ponds Crema S twice a day—morning and night. Once it fully absorbs, I layer it with the One Kind Dream Cream, followed by Aquaphor Healing Balm on my extra dry areas (forehead and under eyes). To seal in al...
Aquaphor® Healing Balm Stick (0.65 oz.)
For an added boost of hydration, I use this Ponds Crema S twice a day—morning and night. Once it fully absorbs, I layer it with the One Kind Dream Cream, followed by Aquaphor Healing Balm on my extra dry areas (forehead and under eyes). To seal in al...
Facial Sprays & Mists - Mario Badescu
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream
For special occasions, I like to prep my skin with this luxurious Magic Cream before applying the Magic Serum. A little goes a long way, and I love how soft and hydrated it makes my skin feel. It pairs perfectly with the...
Magic Cream Moisturizer - Free Shipping - Charlotte Tilbury
This is my favorite brand of micellar water! It leaves my skin feeling so clean and refreshed while effectively removing dirt and makeup. I use it in the morning to cleanse my face when I wake up, and again in the evening to wash off my makeup. I kee...
Kind to Skin Micellar Cleansing Water