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Face the Day - Everyday Makeup
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items Raise your hand if you were personally victimized by the 2016 Beauty Youtube Community. Same. From 2016-2018 I maintained a Rouge status at Sephora and a Platinum status at Ulta SIMULTANEOUSLY while working as a waitress…yes, obviously I had a proble...
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Tools & Brushes
Makeup
We have grown. We have evolved. We have decluttered (emotionally and physically) our getting ready stations and now I'm down to the ride-or-die products that actually earn their spot on my face and in my ONE drawer. This is my holy grail list. The se...
At this point, we all know that we NEVER skip the sunscreen. But so many face sunscreens are so expensive for such a small amount. I cannot justify paying as much for a bottle of sunscreen as I do for my foundation. This sunscreen has all of the bene...
Neutrogena Clear Face Oil-Free Sunscreen SPF 50
The key to a great make up look is a great base. Not only does this prep your skin for a perfect make up application, but its enriched with hyaluronic acid, Vitamin E and Vitamin C, so it is keeping your skin hydrated, and treating dark spots and acn...
Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base
It took me years of trial to finally see that less is truly more when it comes to a foundation. Sure, there is a time and place for a full-coverage long wear foundation, but for day to day, having some of your skin come through is key to getting that...
Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint
When it comes to concealer, we want our blemishes to disappear and our dark circles undetectable. Well they didn't call her “vanish” for nothing. Pro tip: Let her sit for a few seconds before gently using your fingers to blend out for maximum coverag...
Hourglass Mini Vanish™ Airbrush Concealer
Did you know that VS Angels use red blush to mimic that natural flush? Well when I found out, I went on the hunt for the perfect red blush and honestly, there really isn't a better blush on the market right now. A little goes a long way so if you are...
Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
I LOVE this bronzing stick. It blends out into the most beautiful sun-kissed glow with basically zero effort. Now the best way to apply this is to rub a little on the back of your hand and use a blush to stamp/buff out on the face. Do NOT do the beau...
Fenty Beauty Match Stix Matte Contour Skinstick
This is for the girls that sweat, the girls that want their brows to look good after their workout, girl that want to dance all night and have their brows literally still in place. Rain, wind, sweat or shine, this brow gel is not letting those hairs ...
Got 2B Glued Brow & Edge Gel
If I want a little color in my brows, I typically tint at the waxing center. However, things are expensive and we are all looking at ways to protect our pockets. So when I am being a bit more budget conscious, I keep one of these on hand to just weav...
Sephora Tinted Eyebrow Gel
If you're like me 99% of mascaras out there leave you with raccoon eyes by the end of the day. I HATE feeling like I need to set a timer or something to “catch” this faux pas before it gets out of control so I went on the hunt for a tubing mascara. T...
Estee Lauder Double Wear Zero Smudge Lengthening Mascara
Eyeshadow palettes lowkey give me PTSD flashbacks to the beauty guru era. I think I had 3 whole drawers dedicated to them in my vanity at one point. Now? I want something that I can grab for anything. Simple daytime look? yes. Smoky eye for a night o... Keep it simple, get you something that can do it all and only grab single shadows that speak to you to add to your collection as needed.
Natasha Denona Mini Eye Sculpt Eyeshadow Palette
There are probably 100 million lip oils on the market today. But I actually discovered this one without even knowing it was a lip oil. I wanted a lip gloss that could do the work of a good lip balm but still be juicy and give my lips that plum look. ...
Bobbi Brown Extra Plump Hydrating Lip Oil
This is my kryptonite. I got her as a free sample and threw it in my purse. Little did I know I would become hooked. I have a double lip line so lip liner and traditional lip stick isn't always my friend, especially when I'm in a rush in the morning....
Bobbi Brown Extra Lip Tint Sheer Oil-Infused Lip Balm
Say it with me - Expensive eyeliner is a scam. I have tried so many. I actually loved the KVD Tattoo Liner back in the day, but the formula definitely changed because now it smudges so bad AND it dries out before I've used even ⅓ of the product. So a...
Maybelline Jet Black Tattoo Studio Ink Pen Eyeliner
Again - we don't need expensive liner to have a good time! This liner will smudge, but that's exactly what I want it for. I like to use this as a base for creating the perfect smoky eye. She glides on beautifully without skipping or pulling and smudg...
Morphe Power Off M2 Always Online Gel Liner
Say hello to the setting spray that I used to give myself the most beautiful dewy yet perfectly blurred skin for my wedding day. As soon as I walked out, every bridesmaid and my mother were asking to borrow it to top off their looks. She honestly can...
Rare Beauty Always An Optimist 4-in-1 Prime & Set Mist
You can't just apply once, but who wants to ruin a perfect base? I keep this in my purse so I can top keep reapplying all day without worrying about messing with my make up. I am always going to choose an affordable option for this because you should...
Elf Suntouchable All Set for Sun SPF 45
This product is like taking your bra off at the end of the day but for your face. When I was in college, I was notorious for sleeping in my make up. But when I started bartending, one of my coworkers put me onto this and I am obsessed. No more messy ...
Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm Makeup Remover
Tools & Brushes
There are 3 ingredients in creating the perfect look - the products, the technique and the tools. Afterall, Michelangelo didn't fingerpaint the Sistine Chapel. When it comes to makeup, your brushes matter. But don't stress, you don't need a 42 piece ...
This is the modern version of the brush kit that I had for years. It has everything you need to do pretty much any eyeshadow look you could want. I personally, love a simple eyeshadow brush kit like this because it is the best way to save money while...
Morphe Eye Want It All 7-Piece Eye Brush Set
This is the brush kit I very recently upgraded to when I had to replace my old eyeshadow brushes. Soft bristles with durable build. These will definitely be in my kit for years to come.
Sephora The Eye Brush Set
Typically, You would use this for powder, but I actually find this brush great for liquid blush. Putting a dot of blush on the back of your hand and swirling the brush in it to evenly distribute the product makes working with a highly pigmented blush...
Sephora PRO Blush Brush #96
I love a flat brush for stamping. I go back and forth using this for bronzer and for foundation. Dotting the foundation all over my face and then stamping it in with a brush like this is the easiest way to avoid streaks and make the most of your prod...
Morphe M106 Flat-Topped Cream & Liquid Foundation Brush
This is the other foundation brush I will use. This is the one I use when I want more coverage from my skin tint. Making sure to use a stamping/ buffing technique will prevent streaks and maximize the coverage you get from your foundation. Pro tip: S...
Morphe M104 Domed Foundation Brush
This is my blending saver. Sometimes, we have an off day. I mean I literally have my make up down to the same exact routine every day and sometimes, things come out wonky. Never fear, she is here to help. Spray a little of the Rare beauty setting spr...
Elf Buffing Foundation Brush
I love ending my mascara routine by doing a little comb out. While the mascara is still a little wet, comb through slowly and you will be able to create the most naturally full looking lashes while keeping all the length added by your tubing mascara.
Grande Lash Lash Separating Comb
If you're like me, you are always just a little late getting your brows done. So when I am trying to make it to my next appointment, I will comb my brows into place and set with brow gel. Then take these to any obvious strays just to make it a bit le...
Revlon Slant Tip Deluxe Tweezer
This is the real secret to not needing so many brushes. Giving your brush a few swirls around in here will remove any remaining color/product sitting in the bristles so you can dip straight into the next color and keep going. Anyone that has accident...
Ulta Beauty Color Swap Eye Shadow Switching Pan