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IT'S TIMEEEEE (Sephora Sale Time): Recs for Fall Makeup
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Enhancing Your Natural Skin: Foundation Recs
No Pale Girl Winters Here: Bronzer and Contour
Time For Some Color: Blush Shades for Fall
Soft Smokey Eye Makeup: Mascara, Eyeshadow, Brows, etc.
Fall Ready Hair Favorites
The Return of Red Lips (and other fall shades)
Enhancing Your Natural Skin: Foundation Recs
As I continue on in my 30s, I've found that I prefer a lighter coverage as full coverage lays heavier on my skin. I opt for skin tints and a fuller concealer for spots and undereye coverage. These are my tried and true (plus one from Fara Homidi that...
I use shade 2.5 and love how it's a sheer coverage that helps to even out my skin tone. It layers perfectly over the mph palette and under the rest of your makeup.
Summer Fridays Sheer Skin Tint with Hyaluronic Acid + Squalane
I fear this is every bit as worth it as you've seen. I use the light shade. Underpainting is a technique that is used with professional makeup artists that can now be used by you at home. Watch tutorial videos first - they are so helpful! Pairs perfe...
Underpainting Face Highlight & Contour Palette - m.ph by Mary Phillips | Sephora
Love love love the coverage of this concealer. It doesn't make my skin look cakey on my undereyes and it spot treats great. Long-wearing results. It's viral for a reason!
NATASHA DENONA Hy-Glam Brightening & Hydrating Medium to Full ...
10/10 no notes for me. If you are buying the mph palette you don't need this as the first shade does the same thing, BUT this one is definitely unmatched. It can work alone or under your concealer for extra correcting. Definitely use this for your un...
Revealer Extra Bright Serum-Powered Color Correctors for Dark Circles - Kosas
A pricey option that is worth investing in. I LOVE this one and use it on days I want a little more coverage than the Summer Fridays gives me. I will be repurchasing with a better shade match once I run out.
Hourglass Veil™ Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation
I WILL be purchasing this and the buffer brush that it is paired with. It can be worn all over or as a concealer. There is two parts: the concealer base and then a highlight which helps to make your undereyes or highpoints have a nice glow.
Fara Homidi Essential Face Compact Refillable Concealer and Foundation
Love the Pink shade. I apply this over my foundation to set it! It works great all over the face to help with oil control but still let your glowy makeup, well..glow!
Cloud Set Loose Translucent Talc-Free Setting + Blurring Powder
No Pale Girl Winters Here: Bronzer and Contour
If you are a fair skinned girlie like me you get the importance of a good non-orange pulling bronzer. I've tried a few and here's what I recommend. Also reminder, contours are cool toned and bronzers are warm!
If you like a subtle bronzer, this one from Refy is amazing. It's almost too light for me, but I like that on soft makeup days. I do think some of the shades could pull a bit orange so maybe check this one out in stores first!
REFY Cream Bronzer
Hands down the best contour I have ever tried. It's pricey but so so so worth it. They do make a mini version that I bought first to see if I like it. I've had it 6 months now and haven't run out yet! I use shade Biscuit.
Westman Atelier Face Trace Cream Contour Stick
Another pricey investment, but I love the shades in the Fox palette. It's a little dark for me, but their bronze powder is amazing and the powder allows you to control how much you are applying. I also recommend this for the blush!! The terracotta sh...
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked Palette
Not sure what's in this stuff, but it works AMAZINGLY. I use shade medium and pair it with a sculpted brush and apply basically all over! It's very skin-like in texture and honestly impossible to mess up.
SoftSculpt Transforming Skin Enhancer®
This bronzer is supposed to give you summer skin year round. I want to try it so bad. I've heard it is easy to apply, lasts all day, and has such a natural finish to it. It pairs with the Shader Brush.
Essential Bronzer Refillable Compact - Fara Homidi | Sephora
Time For Some Color: Blush Shades for Fall
9 times out of 10 I reach for a dramatic pop of color blush. BUT lately I have been loving muted tones like mauve and terracotta. I'll link my favorite blush brands and then you can find the color that works for you.
I am in love with their shade Garconne - just pinched mauve right now. I also love Poppet a bright vibrant Pink! Pro tip: you can pair these together. Put Garconne on your cheek bones and Poppet on the apples of your cheeks for flushed look. You can ...
Baby Cheeks Blush Stick - Westman Atelier | Sephora
This is more of a highlighter than a blush, but the shade Brulee is perfect for the fall! It's a darker color with a sparkle sheen. It can be worn as blush or even under your foundation to help give you a glow!
Lit Up Highlight Stick - Westman Atelier | Sephora
For the fall, use shades: Postmodern, Bespoke, Apres, and Archival. These are great to throw in your bag and reapply throughout the day! One con, you do need to reapply, BUT the application is so easy to do so, it's not a deal breaker for me. It's a ...
Merit Flush Cruelty-Free Blush Balm | Sephora
If you are someone who likes to Blonze, try this one in shade Marne! I'm not a fan of the brush that comes with this, but the shades are amazing and are marbled.
BISOU BLUSH Marbled Cream Blush Stick - VIOLETTE_FR | Sephora
Soft Smokey Eye Makeup: Mascara, Eyeshadow, Brows, etc.
I will admit i’m not a huge eye makeup fan. When I find an eyeshadow I love, I tend to stick with it. I am currently in love with Ilia and their eyeshadow sticks. I have 5 colors now and Adorn is my favorite! Mascara is something i’m still perfecting...
I have fallen head over heels for Ilia eyeshadow sticks. In fact I literally have another shade coming in the mail today along with their lip liners. I dyed my hair a darker strawberry blonde this summer and wanted to play on the red with an orange-y...
Eye Stylus Shadow Stick - Long-Lasting Cream Eyeshadow - ILIA | Sephora
Hands down the best brown mascara. The formula isn't clumpy, its long wearing, your lashes won't fall, and it't layerable. It also comes in black. It's not so much of a volumizing wear as it is a lengthening.
Limitless Lash Lengthening Clean Mascara
I just ordered these and am still testing them out, BUT first impressions are great! I ordered Glace (rose) and Surrealism (gold) and so far I like the Surrealism more. Like Merit, it's impossible to mess up the application of these. I prefer using t...
Solo Shadow Cream Eyeshadow - MERIT | Sephora
It's a cult favorite for a reason. I love how full your lashes can get! Just make sure you prep them first!
Yves Saint Laurent Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara
Fall Ready Hair Favorites
Do I need another reason to plug in my love for Crown Affair? Probably not, but if you haven't tried CA yet, this is a great chance to start! I personally love their two holiday kits that are out right now. These make great intros to the brand.
The key to natural waves is of course the product you use to add texture your hair. I have tried a lot but none work as well as Crown Affair's Air Dry Texturizing Mousse. I use this almost every time I wash my hair. It helps with frizz and when paire...https://www.tiktok.com/@kateymhicks/video/7372712279453830442
The Texturizing Air Dry Hair Mousse - Crown Affair | Sephora
Are we seeing a trend yet? Another Crown Affair favorite is their Leave In Conditioner which is an every single day use for me. Use it on wet or dry hair to help give your ends a little hydrating boost.
The Leave-In Conditioner Cream for Hydrated Hair - Crown Affair | Sephora
I learned that an important part of embracing your waves is not ruining the integrity of them when brushing. Try swapping out your bush for a comb!
The Comb No. 002 - Crown Affair | Sephora
I know, I know, you're probably asking why I have a hair towel on here, but hear me out. This towel has helped save my ends. It's a microfiber towel that helps dry your hair in a softer way. It's the key to a less frizzy hair.
The Hair Towel - Crown Affair | Sephora
A bundle with dry shampoo and leave in conditioner? YES! I love both and use the hair tie on an everyday basis. The Dry shampoo formula is literally the only one that works for my thin, oily hair. Its a refillable product too so you can spend less on...
The Hair Refresh Ritual Gift Set - Crown Affair | Sephora
This is their best holiday kit and one that I just snagged. The towel this year is in a limited edition colorway: their iconic green! If you've never tried Crown Affair, I highly recommend this holiday kit. The leave-in is my most used product by the...
The Air Dry Ritual Hair Gift Set - Crown Affair | Sephora
Another product that I do not have yet, but am waiting to try! T3 is sending me one to test out for my bob! You can curl and straighten your hair with the same product. This will give you those effortless waves without leaving a hot tool crink in you...
Curling Straightener, 2-in-1 Styling Iron With Auto World Voltage - T3 | Sephora
Another hair tool that would look so good for my bob haircut. I am very much interested in trying this to see if I can add some volume to my roots and a slight curl at the end. I haven't tried this yet, but I see it all over tiktok. I have a heated h...
It's Giving Body Medium Hot Thermal Round Brush - Mane | Sephora
I may not have long hair anymore, but that doesn't mean I can't still recommend this amazing curling iron. The long barrel makes it easier for you to curl the section of hair without leaving a barrel mark in your hair. I love the ceramic barrel and t...
Long Barrel Styler Pro Curling Iron 1" - Bio Ionic | Sephora
The Return of Red Lips (and other fall shades)
There are literally so many amazing lip products on the market right now. It's oversaturated and overwhelming. I could link an absurd amount that you might like but i'll keep this list short and sweet. For liners, I love Merit and M.PH. For lipstick,...
Let me start off by saying this lip is very expensive and I had the opportunity to review it and received it for free. I do however feel like it's worth the price. It's long lasting and has a beautiful matte finish. The shade (red 2) is more of a ber...
Essential Lip Refillable Compact - Fara Homidi | Sephora | Shade Red 2
I have both Mon Cheri (brown red + very french) and Bonbon Myrtille (berry). I don't reach for these as much as other lip products, but I do love these formulas. I would think of them more of a balm as they are very very matte. The formula isn't all ...
BISOU BALM Sheer Matte Lipstick - Mon Cheri and Bonbon Myrtille
In the matte finish, try Maison and in the Satin finish L'avenue. Both are hydrating give a gorgeous color without drying out your lips. I literally won't buy any other true lipstick because I just love Merit formula so much.
Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick - MERIT | Sephora
I love the shades Bespoke and Coupe! These are so underrated. They don't have the longest weartime, but the colors are gorgeous and help enhance your lips. I feel like they are cool toned which work well for my skin. The package is so luxurious too. ...
Signature Lip Sheer Lip Liner - MERIT | Sephora
This is a matte lip that has a longer wearing color. The formula is non-drying and gorgeous. I use shade Châtaigne Grillée which is a very natural lip color. I tested this out at a Steelers game when it was 80 degrees out and I only had to reapply on...
PLUME LIP Moisturizing Feather Matte Lip Whip - VIOLETTE_FR | Sephora
For a glossy lip stain, I love this one. I was intrigued by their purple shade Dalia Noir and it's so pretty! When you think purple I don't want you to freak out. It's s subtle purple that give your lips a nice pop of color. Pair it with a mauve blus...
LIP NECTAR Hydrating Lip Stain - VIOLETTE_FR | Sephora
My newest favorite are from M.PH. I love the lip ciggy and lip pencil together. I own Love Bites and Overdrive and am getting First Base for the Lip Ciggys. For the pencil, I have French Exit and am planning on grabbing Cherry Cola when it's back in stock and Skinny Dip. The Lip Ci...
Lip Ciggy Sheer Lipstick Balm - m.ph by Mary Phillips | Sephora