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My everyday makeup routine edit
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items I’m 39 now, and I can confidently say I’ve tried everything — the good, the bad, and the “why is this settling into my fine lines like a topographical map?” These are the everyday makeup products that I use daily. They genuinely work on real skin, si...
I’m 39 and this is the only affordable primer that actually keeps my makeup on all day without settling into my fine lines. It’s a juicy, sticky gel that grips your foundation like double-sided tape for your face 😂 in the best possible way.
Tip: Let...
Power Grip Primer
The only spenny item on my list but 100% worth it. At 39, this is one of the few foundations that gives glow, coverage and doesn’t sit in fine lines. It lasts all day, even on dog-walk and late-shift days. I use the shade Patagonia.
The cheaper dup...
Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation
I actually use this in shade 7N as my contour. It gives the softest, most natural tan-like warmth around the forehead, cheekbones and nose without looking muddy or harsh. Because it’s a serum texture, it melts into the skin and blends with my foundat...
True Match Face Makeup Radiant Serum Concealer | L'Oréal Paris
My favourite affordable setting powder — the translucent shade keeps your foundation in place without going cakey or drying out 30+ skin. I also use it to set my eyes before shadow for a smooth, crease-free base. It’s almost always on offer too 😆
Fit Me - Matte & Poreless Powder Face Makeup
The only mascara that makes me look like I’ve slept more than 4 hours. Lash Sensational grabs every tiny lash I didn’t even know I had and turns them into “oh hello” lashes. Zero clumps, full flutter, perfect for mornings when you need help looking a...
Maybelline Mascara Lash Sensational - Very Black
The concealer that makes me look like I haven’t been up all night with Rocco snoring in my ear. Brightens, smooths and doesn’t creep into fine lines at all. The sponge applicator is iconic for a reason — it places the product exactly where you need i...
Maybelline Instant Anti Age Eraser Concealer 6.8ml (Various Shades)
My forever bronzer. Laguna gives that soft, natural “I’ve just been on a weekend in the sun” glow without looking orange or heavy, perfect for 30+ and 40+ skin. It blends like a dream and never clings to texture.
Unique Tip: Swirl your brush in one ...
NARS Laguna Bronzing Powder 8g (Various Shades)
This blush is a little gem — lightweight, luminous and perfect to give your cheeks that “fresh, just-back-from-a-week-away” look without settling into texture. It’s a great everyday dupe for the Nars Orgasm Blusher which I also use when I can get it ...
The Beauty Crop Glow Milk Luminous Blush Powder 8g (Various Shades)
This blush is a total classic for a reason — silky, blendable and never heavy. It lasts up to 16 hours and gives you that “fresh flush” without sinking into texture or looking over-done. I use the shade Orgasm
NARS Blush 4.8g (Various Shades)
This liner is my secret weapon when I want lips that look full and polished but not over-done. The felt-style domed tip blurs your lip edge as you apply (yes, someone invents it!) which means fewer harsh lines. The soft matte finish means no crazy sh...
Blur Liner
This is the product I was influenced to buy and never regretted. It’s awesome. The peel-off lip liner tattoo gives insane staying power — genuinely lasts all day and then some. And the peel-off part? Weirdly satisfying every single time. No smudging,...
PEEL OFF LIP LINER STAY-N®