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My Makeup Routine (Combination & Acne-Prone)
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items After 15+ years of doing makeup, I can confidently say these are the products you need to invest in.
Sections
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Skin Prep
Foundation
Concealer
Liquid/Cream Bronzer
Liquid/Cream Blush
Setting Powder
Skin Prep
I like to keep my skin prep simple, focusing on hydration.
I’ve been using these everyday for the last, maybe, 5 years? Idk it’s amazing and makes me look so awake and refreshed.
Target - Lumify Eye Drops for Redness Relief - 2.5ml
Idk why it’s taken me so long to try this!! My skin drinks this up like water, it’s done wonders for my dryness and damaged skin barrier.
Target - Prequel Half & Half Peptides + Ceramides Fluid Moisturizer
Glass skin in a bottle!
Target - BYOMA Photo-Mucin Glow Serum
The perfect daily moisturizer and sets really well under all makeup.
Target - La Roche Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer
Foundation
My favorite foundations ranging from skin tints to full-coverage + recs that didn't quite work for me, but may work for you!
Best foundation for full-coverage. This has a matte finish initially, but surprisingly looks best as the day goes on (as my face gets oily = foundation has the perfect dewy glow).
Target - Maybelline Super Stay Up to 30HR Wear Lumi-Matte Liquid Foundation
Such a staple product in my makeup bag! This can be used as a foundation, concealer, or spot coverage for no-makeup days. A product I will continue to purchase forever. They key to best use = skin prep.
Sephora - Merit The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick
The It Girl of foundations!! I wore this on my wedding day and it really is the best foundation I've ever used. Application is so smooth and it has such a perfectly balanced finish of airbrushed yet skin-like.
Sephora - Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Natural Glow Foundation
One of my favorite products during the summer! I use this as my everyday foundation. Surprisingly great at covering redness and leaves a beautiful glow without looking too greasy. Also lasts well underneath my usual makeup products.
Target - L'Oreal Paris True Match Lumi Glotion Natural Glow Enhancer
The coverage of this foundation is INSANE given the lightweight feel. Can be used for full glam or everyday wear and doesn't get too oily throughout the day.
Target - L'Oreal Paris True Match Super Blendable Foundation
This foundation is marketed as a tinted serum and it is JUST THAT. The coverage is so good and it has a beautiful glowy finish. The only negative thing I have to say about this product is the applicator is not user friendly.
Target - L'Oreal Paris True Match Hyaluronic Tinted Serum Makeup Skincare Hybrid
The finish is really beautiful at first, but my face gets too oily for long-term wear. This would be PERFECT for those with dry skin. Recommending because the coverage is great for a skin tint.
Sephora - Tower 28 SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen Foundation
Concealer
I have used these concealers on each of the foundations I've recommended and they all blended seamlessly.
Can honestly say I haven't touched another concealer after discovering this one. It is everything you would want in a concealer! Can be good for full glam, everyday wear, or even spot treatments. Creasing isn't too bad if you set with a good powder a...
Sephora - Tower 28 Swipe All-Over Hydrating Serum Concealer
If I hadn't discovered the Tower 28 concealer, this would be my go-to. I hear a lot of negative reviews about this product but I find it to be a really pretty and full-coverage concealer. The creasing can be a little bad if you don't set well with po...
Sephora - Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer
I used this concealer on my wedding day and it held up so well! Super full coverage and can honestly double as a foundation.
Sephora - Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer with Hyaluronic Acid
They didn't have my shade when I initially purchased this product, but I ended up liking the one I got. Covers breakouts really well and is perfect for those no-makeup days. Must skin prep before use.
Sephora - Charlotte Tilbury Magic Vanish Color Corrector
Liquid/Cream Bronzer
I started using liquid/cream bronzers in the last few years so I don't have a ton of recommendations…primarily because these two are just so good!
This liquid bronzer is too good! Adds the perfect bit of warmth, but sheer enough for an everyday wear. I will continue to repurchase this product.
Sephora - Saie Dew Bronze Soft-Focus Sculpting Liquid Bronzer
<3 this cream bronzer. So easy to apply and blends like butter. Best for full glam.
Ulta- Juvia's Place Honey Bronzed Cream Bronzer
Liquid/Cream Blush
A must have in your routine.
Best blush for summer! Sits perfectly on bare skin or on foundation.
Rhode Pocket Blush - Freckle
Love this new shade! Gives the perfect sunburnt glow.
Rhode Pocket Blush - Tan Line
I absolutely adore all things Saie. This blush applies and blends so well for a perfect flushed/sheer look. Easily buildable.
Sephora - Saie Dew Blush Liquid Cream Blush
This blush is top tier! The formula is so unique because it's both a cream and powder.
Sephora - Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Matte Bouncy Blush
Setting Powder
This is hands down the best setting powder on the market! 100% worth your money. I wore this on my wedding day because it holds up through anything!
Sephora - Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Longwear Setting Powder
Another fan favorite of mine - super beautiful finish and as an added bonus, it smells really good.
Sephora - Huda Beauty Easy Bake Blurring Loose Baking & Setting Powder
This is the next best thing to Laura Mercier's setting powder. I use this every day and it is a really great affordable product.
Target - Wet n Wild Photo Focus Loose Setting Powder
Powder Bronzer
Affordable powder bronzers > high end powder bronzers
Recently started using this bronzer and I haven't stopped!
Ulta - L'Oréal Paris Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Soft Matte Bronzer
This bronzer is tried and true. Smells like summer and looks so effortlessly pretty.
Target - Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer
Powder Blush
My top powder blushes as someone who has tried A LOT of powder blushes.
I have been forever hunting the perfect powder blush and this product IS IT. The color, the application, the blendability…she's perfect.
Sephora - Saie SuperSuede™ Talc-Free Powder Blush
I mean…yes.
Sephora - Patrick Ta Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo
This blush is actually so pretty and affordable. Wish they had more shades, but I would still repurchase.
Sephora - L'Oreal Paris True Match Blush
The glow from this powder is too good!
Target - Milani Baked Blush
Highlighter
I haven't strayed from these highlighters, they're just too good.
I use this highlighter EVERY. DAY. It makes my skin look so dewy, even with a matte foundation.
Target - ColourPop Super Shock Cosmetic Highlighter
Not enough people talk about this highlighter!! It is STUNNING.
Target - Makeup Revolution Highlight Reloaded Highlighter
Mascara
My #1 favorite mascara. I use the black for more glam, and brown for every day.
Sephora - Tower 28 MakeWaves Lengthening + Volumizing Mascara
More affordable option compared to Tower 28. This mascara is AMAZING. Gives both volume and length. The waterproof one holds up to the name.
Target - Maybelline The Falsies Push Up Drama Angel Mascara
If you're looking for length, this mascara gets the job done.
Target - L'Oreal ParisTelescopic Original Mascara
Setting Spray
All products are good for everyday wear or long-term hold.
This is the best setting spray to date. The key is to drench your face and dry it off with a fan. Your makeup will stay ALL DAY.
Target - e.l.f. Stay All Night Micro-Fine Setting Mist
Literally hairspray for your face. Can sometimes cause separation under the eyes if you don't prep your skin well, but your makeup will last for sure.
Target - L'Oreal Paris Infallible 3-Second Up to 36HR Wear Setting Spray
Used this on my wedding day and makeup never smudged.
Sehora - One/Size On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray
Brushes
I would not recommend a brush if it wasn't worth the money. I am a beauty blender user through and through.
Best foundation brush, ever.
BK Beauty - 101 Contoured Foundation
One of my favorite brushes. I use it for liquid/cream bronzer and blush.
Sephora - Makeup by Mario F4 Dual-Ended Foundation and Face Brush
I am not a big brush girly when it comes to concealer, but I love this brush.
Sephora - Haus Labs Cruelty-Free Concealer Brush
I've had this brush for so long. It's perfect for applying powder bronzer.
Target - Real Techniques Ultra Plush Powder Makeup Brush
Perfect for a MUA kit or just in general, I use a lot of these brushes for my everyday routine.
Amazon - Professional Makeup Brushes Set 27Pcs