As a former makeup artist, most of these products have been staples in my kit and personal routine for at least a decade! They are perfect for normal/combination skin types and for those who like the basics when it comes to flawless and timeless make...
I have normal/combination skin, so this foundation has the perfect natural matte finish for me, while still being hydrating. Since this foundation is full-coverage, I don’t need to layer a ton onto my skin. Although, it does build nicely if you need ...
tarte face tape™ full-coverage foundation natural matte finish
Since I have combination skin, my under eye area can get pretty dry. I like the Nars creamy concealer because it’s hydrating while still being lightweight & long-wearing. I love the way it blends out and stays put on the areas that need extra cov...
I have a light to medium skin tone, and Toast is the perfect contour shade for me (though it is on the warmer side). The concealer is super pigmented, rich, creamy and long lasting! I like to squeeze a small drop of product on the back of my hand fir...
Toast Pro.Conceal HD Concealer - L.A. Girl | Ulta Beauty
This liquid blush is very pigmented and will last you a long time. Plus, it’s super affordable! I like to apply a dot of product directly onto the apples of my cheeks and blend with a small stippling brush or beauty sponge. Since this blush is super ...
An amazing setting powder. It has a light, silky texture that does NOT feel cakey on the skin, even if you use a baking technique. I like the translucent color but they have 4 tones to choose from based on your skin tone. My favorite way to apply thi...
I like the blend of warm and cool undertones that the hoola bronzer has, I think it’s balanced pretty well. I also love the matte finish and I appreciate that it comes with a small rectangular brush that fits perfectly inside the box, plus it’s a gre...
Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Matte Powder Bronzer
This blush is so silky, sheer and perfectly peachy toned. I love how lightweight it feels. It gives a really nice subtle flush of color to my cheeks.
MAC Sheertone Powder Blush - Peaches | Ulta Beauty
I absolutely LOVE this champagne duo colored highlighter. The “champagne sheen” tone is a subtle pop of brightness which I love applying all over my eyelids or to the tops of my cheekbones for a subtle dewy glow. The “peachy champagne shimmer” tone i...
Mean Money/HU$TLA Baby Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter - FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna | Ulta Beauty
The Anastasia brow wiz has been a staple in my eyebrow routine for over a decade. The pencil is thin enough to create hair-like strokes and the medium brown shade is a perfect cool/ash tone for my hair dark brown hair. I haven’t found another pencil ...
Medium Brown Brow Wiz Precision Eyebrow Pencil - Anastasia Beverly Hills | Ulta Beauty
My eyebrow hairs are straight and grow downwards, so I like to keep them brushed as upwards and sidewards as they can go. This clear brow gel is straight to the point: clear, lightweight, & flexible while still being strong-holding.
I own the full sized Soft Glam palette as well, but ever since I got the mini soft glam palette, i always reach for it as a travel palette. Its perfectly sized for on-the-go and has the right mix of shades for everyday looks. Neutral, subtle, bold, s...
Soft Glam II Mini Eyeshadow Palette - Anastasia Beverly Hills | Ulta Beauty
My biggest pet peeve is having naturally straight lashes. They are long, but since they’re straight I have to curl them daily to show off any length. But once I apply this mascara they look way better. The bristles on the brush help to separate my la...
Very Black Lash Sensational Sky High Waterproof Mascara - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
I absolutely LOVE this shade. Whirl is a dirty rose colored lip liner that is light enough to be a nude but dark enough to create dimension as a lip liner. Nowadays, a lot of girls like to overline their lips with lipliner. But for me, my lips look b...
Whirl Lip Liner Pencil - MAC | Ulta Beauty
Velvet Teddy is an iconic nude lip color that looks great on everyone! It was my first Mac lipstick purchase as a teenager and has been a staple ever since. The silky matte formula smells and feels delightful on the lips, and is still hydrating even ...
The Makeup Finishing Spray by Skindinavia is the original “all nighter” spray that we all recognize from Urban Decay Cosmetics. They used to have a partnership for many years, but recently decided to part ways and Urban Decay decided to make their ow...
The Makeup Finishing Spray by SKINDINAVIA
I absolutely love the flexibility of the KVD tattoo liquid eyeliner brush. I have tried using other liquid eyeliners with sturdier tips which makes it difficult to create a seamless flowing line. The tip of the tattoo liner is thin and flexible enoug...
Mad Max Brown Tattoo Liner Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner - KVD Beauty | Ulta Beauty