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Makeup Faves From a 40-Something Former Makeup Artist
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items My go-to makeup for mid-aged skin as a former makeup artist & luxury brand manager
As a mascara junkie from way back - there will always be a L’Oreal Voluminous in my collection - the Perfect Stroke formula is gorgeous. Soft & light, the perfect consistency & wetness with a brush that feathers beautifully
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Perfect Strokes Universal Volumizing Mascara
My go-to for medium coverage without a heavy base look. Allows my skin to breathe & wears beautifully
Tinted Moisturizers: Natural, Oil Free, & with SPF
One of the most underrated ELF products imo! Give a buildable wash of color without layers of powder. Tahiti is this my summer go-to
Putty Blush
I love a concealer that can spot conceal but blend into the skin perfectly. This concealer is creamy without being oily & provides gorgeous coverage.
Bare With Me Concealer Serum | NYX Professional Makeup
It went viral & for good reason. It says “under eye” but this creamy, high coverage concealer is amazing just about anywhere you need some instant brightening & concealing.
colored clay cc undereye corrector
10+ years of this being my go-to bronzer. Perfect tone on fair/med skin, very little shimmer & smells like vacation
Murumuru Butter Bronzer
An OG for a good reason. Creamy without being oily & a gorgeous brush that separates & lifts perfectly.
lights, camera, lashes™ 4-in-1 24-hour mascara
My go-to for long wear without sacrificing my skin. The wear is gorgeous & even after a full day of wear, I’m not having to heavily moisturize my skin because it stayed so hydrated with this foundation
Amazonian clay 16-hour full coverage foundation
The most gorgeous, subtle & smoothest budget highlighter I’ve ever used. This was my go-to back in my bridal days because it didn’t give a “notice me!” shimmer, it glossed the skin with the most perfect sheen & glow.
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MegaGlo™ Highlighting Powder | Precious Petals
Perfect for a no-makeup day when you just need a bit of polish. The brow gel tames well without being glue-like & the mascara gives the lashes a bit of oomph & shine
Clear Brow & Lash Mascara
Another OG Tarte product from their original line that doesn’t get enough love. Def a summer bronzer for fair/med skin with a more matte finish & gorgeous formula
park ave princess™ matte face & body bronzer
I adore the formula on these. SO pigmented with a soft touch feel & wearable on cheeks, lids or lips. Deep Berry is my go-to winter shade for fair/med skin - a little goes a long way!
Stay Vulnerable Melting Blush | Water-Resistant Cream Blush
Either on its own or mixed with a bit of foundation the Halo Glow gives the most beautiful sheen to the skin without looking shiny or shimmery
Halo Glow Liquid Filter Complexion Booster
This was a favorite for me this past summer! Gorgeous, filter-like blur finish with spf 30 & super soft texture. A little goes a long way with this product!
BB blur tinted moisturizer SPF 30
Tarte does blush like no other brand! Their cream formulas blend beautifully, the powders are so finely milled they feel like silk.
Saturated color, amazing wear - Tarte truly knows how to do perfect blushes
Blush Makeup, Face Palettes, & Liquid Blush