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Current Makeup Favourites
20
items Not my strict everyday routine, but the products I’m excited about and using a lot right now.
Sections
6
Base
Warmth & Glow
Blush
Eyes
Lips
Finish & Fix
Base
Light, believable coverage that evens tone without masking skin. Choose skin tint for everyday; build to foundation when you want more polish.
What: Sheer bronzing drops for quick warmth.
Why: Instant “alive” skin without base heaviness.
How: Layer over SPF or mix with primer/foundation (not into SPF)
Why: Instant “alive” skin without base heaviness.
How: Layer over SPF or mix with primer/foundation (not into SPF)
MCoBeauty Super Glow Bronzing Drops
What: Light-coverage, skin-like tint with SPF (use separate SPF 50 underneath).
Why: Evens tone; travel-friendly everyday base.
How: Fingers/brush; set T-zone only.
Why: Evens tone; travel-friendly everyday base.
How: Fingers/brush; set T-zone only.
NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser
What: Sheen-boosting complexion enhancer.
Why: Soft, candlelit glow under or over base.
How: All-over under tint, or dab high points.
Why: Soft, candlelit glow under or over base.
How: All-over under tint, or dab high points.
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter
What: Finely-milled loose powder.
Why: Blurs without caking.
How: Press T-zone/under-eyes; leave cheeks glowy.
Why: Blurs without caking.
How: Press T-zone/under-eyes; leave cheeks glowy.
HOURGLASS Veil Translucent Setting Powder
Warmth & Glow
Add dimension back after base: warmth around the perimeter, soft contour for definition, and a subtle highlight for lift—no glitter required.
What: Cream contour with natural-matte dry-down.
Why: Fast shadow/definition, blends cleanly.
How: Cheek hollows/temples; blend with sponge/brush.
Why: Fast shadow/definition, blends cleanly.
How: Cheek hollows/temples; blend with sponge/brush.
Fenty Beauty Match Stix Matte Contour Skinstick
What: Subtle, skin-like cream highlight.
Why: Fresh, non-glitter sheen.
How: Tap on high points after base.
Why: Fresh, non-glitter sheen.
How: Tap on high points after base.
RMS Beauty - Luminizer
Blush
Instant healthy colour. Liquids and creams give a dewy flush; powders add longevity—layer lightly and build.
What: High-pigment liquid blush.
Why: Tiny dot = day-long colour.
How: 1–2 dots, blend fast; set with veil of powder if needed.
Why: Tiny dot = day-long colour.
How: 1–2 dots, blend fast; set with veil of powder if needed.
Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
What: Creamy multi-use stick for cheeks and lips.
Why: Adds quick, dewy colour and ties your look together with one shade.
How: Swipe onto cheeks and lips, then tap in with fingers or a brush; layer for more impact.
Why: Adds quick, dewy colour and ties your look together with one shade.
How: Swipe onto cheeks and lips, then tap in with fingers or a brush; layer for more impact.
ILIA Multi-Stick - Cream Blush Stick and Lip Tint
What: Powder blush/bronzer to warm and softly sculpt the face.
Why: Brings back natural colour and a sun-kissed glow without harsh lines.
How: With a fluffy brush, sweep over cheeks, temples and nose where the sun would naturally hit; build gradually.
Why: Brings back natural colour and a sun-kissed glow without harsh lines.
How: With a fluffy brush, sweep over cheeks, temples and nose where the sun would naturally hit; build gradually.
Dior Blush and bronzing powder - Complexion - Makeup
Eyes
Frame, swipe, lift. Tidy brows, one-and-done shadow sticks for fast definition, and mascara to open the eyes—done in minutes.
What: Clear hold with feathered finish.
Why: Lifts without crunch.
How: Brush up, then shape tail.
Why: Lifts without crunch.
How: Brush up, then shape tail.
Happy Skin Holy Grail Brow Gel Laminator
What: Swipe-on matte shadow.
Why: One-and-done eye in 30 seconds.
How: Draw, smudge edges, add mascara.
Why: One-and-done eye in 30 seconds.
How: Draw, smudge edges, add mascara.
MECCA MAX Zoom Shadow Stick Matte
What: Volumising mascara.
Why: Dense lash look, quick build.
How: Wiggle from roots; tip-coat for length.
Why: Dense lash look, quick build.
How: Wiggle from roots; tip-coat for length.
Laura Mercier Caviar Extravagant Mascara
Lips
Line for shape, tint for colour, balm for comfort. Mix and match for everyday wear that won’t feather.
What: Line/define; prevent feathering.
Why: Anchors tints and balms.
How: Slight overline at Cupid’s bow; fill centre for stain.
Why: Anchors tints and balms.
How: Slight overline at Cupid’s bow; fill centre for stain.
MECCA MAX Pout Pencil Lip Liner
What: Creamy, medium-coverage lip liner in true-to-lip tones.
Why: Enhances your natural lip shape and helps colour stay put without obvious liner rings.
How: Lightly trace just inside or just over your lip line, then blur the edges with a fingertip or top with balm/oil.
Why: Enhances your natural lip shape and helps colour stay put without obvious liner rings.
How: Lightly trace just inside or just over your lip line, then blur the edges with a fingertip or top with balm/oil.
Glossier Lip Liner
What: Soft-matte gel lip liner that lines and fills in one step.
Why: Gives instant definition and a fuller-looking lip with a comfy, long-wearing finish.
How: Outline your lips, then shade in the corners and edges before adding gloss or balm to the centre.
Why: Gives instant definition and a fuller-looking lip with a comfy, long-wearing finish.
How: Outline your lips, then shade in the corners and edges before adding gloss or balm to the centre.
Morphe Soulmatte Filling Gel Lip Liner
What: Everyday moisture; some tint.
Why: Comfort + effortless finish.
How: Reapply; line first if you want shape.
Why: Comfort + effortless finish.
How: Reapply; line first if you want shape.
Glossier Lip Balms
What: High-shine conditioning lip oil.
Why: Cushions lips with moisture while boosting your natural lip colour and giving a glassy finish.
How: Swipe on bare lips for a glossy “no-makeup” look, or layer over liner/tint to soften and add shine.
Why: Cushions lips with moisture while boosting your natural lip colour and giving a glassy finish.
How: Swipe on bare lips for a glossy “no-makeup” look, or layer over liner/tint to soften and add shine.
Dior Lip Glow Oil: Hydrating & Protective Lip Oil | DIOR NZ
What: Hydrating tinted balm that reacts to your pH for custom colour.
Why: Gives a “your lips but better” tint while keeping lips soft, smooth and comfortable all day.
How: Apply one layer for a sheer wash; build up for more colour, or use as a base under gloss or oil.
Why: Gives a “your lips but better” tint while keeping lips soft, smooth and comfortable all day.
How: Apply one layer for a sheer wash; build up for more colour, or use as a base under gloss or oil.
Dior Addict Lip Glow - Hydrating Lip Balm, Reacts to pH | DIOR NZ
Finish & Fix
Melt layers together and extend wear with a light mist; keep a compact powder or blot papers for quick shine control on the go.
What: Fine aerosol setting mist.
Why: Softens powdery edges.
Why: Softens powdery edges.
Morphe Continuous Setting Mist
What: Alcohol-light setting spray.
Why: Locks makeup; melts layers together.
Why: Locks makeup; melts layers together.
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray