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Updated Makeup Routine (Summer 25’) ☀️

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Obviously this will not apply to everyone’s skin type, however as a very oily skinned person through all seasons, this routine has done WONDERS at keeping my face clean and fresh in the super humid environment:)
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1. Skin Prep

all in order! make sure to air dry in between steps
 
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I’ve been using this since freshman year of college and it has done WONDERS on my skin.
SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray with Hypochlorous Acid
 
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don’t remember how long i’ve been using this but im about to get my 3rd bottle since trying it out 😛
Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner | Wooltari
 
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loveeee anything from the ordinary. i have nothing else to say
Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA Brightening Serum for Uneven Skin
 
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like pls the ordinary i have been a loyal consumer since middle school (i think)
Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
 
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also been a loyal fan of cosrx pls try out their products if you have dry/combination skin!!
Moisturizers
 
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i’ve been using this since the beginning of summer and it hasn’t done me wrong!! the white cast is def a little noticeable but it goes away after a while- and spf 60 is very much needed in this climate 😛
Protect + Hydrate Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Face Lotion SPF 60
 
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lastly, this but the hyaluronic acid version. MUAH. i love a dewey base for my makeup esp for the summer
Power Grip Primer

2. Base Makeup

 
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i don’t have many brow hairs but they never move when i use this soooo this gets a thumbs up from me 😝 i also make sure to clean up around the brows with a q-tip so it doesn’t bunch up with the rest of the products
Eyebrow Glue Instant Brow Styler | NYX Professional Makeup
 
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i didn’t even realize this was waterproof 😭 i mean i never noticed that my brows would stay on but i also would never doubt miss l’oréal 🤞
Brow Stylist Definer Mechanical Waterproof Eyebrow Pencil
 
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i’m not a foundation girlie so i love my skin tint + concealer combo! i’ve been trying this one out for the past few months and ive been liking it pretty well esp for the light coverage - it barely feels like there’s makeup on my skin
Lumi Le Glow Skin Tint - Makeup
 
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i def need to get a new shade cuz i’ve been using the same pot since high school, however i LOVE this concealer.
Stretch Balm Concealer
 
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SUPER pigmented and dewy! i love the way it sits under my powdered products and still shows through!
Supercharged Cheek + Lip Multistick
 
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i use an angled brush onto the stick and lightly blend it onto my nose for a cute little contour moment. i used to swipe it directly onto my face but i found that using a brush helps blend it out evenly and leave an airbrushed look once complete
Match Stix Contour Skinstick — Espresso
 
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this powder has made sure that i never get clocked for NOT having the perfect base for pictures (professional AND selfies/digi pics!!)
Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder | ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr
 
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literally any nyx eyeliners are the bomb dot com - but recently i’ve been using the double sided one with the holographic pencil
Eyeliners: Liquid & Pencil Liners | NYX Professional Makeup
 
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bottom and top lashes - 2 COATS!!! 😛🤞
Clump Crusher Mascara
 
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i try not to do too much cuz then i’ll look extra orange but a couple light swipes around the contoured areas with a big fluffy brush and it’s perf
Sun Stalk'r Instant Warmth Bronzer
 
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the glow and the pigment MUAH i need another shade immediately
Baked Blush
 
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this but only on the button of the nose, small line on the bridge, a LITTLE on the inner corners of the eye, and a LITTLE on the brow bones + blend it in with your finger? chefs kiss.
Positive Light Liquid Luminizer | Dewy Liquid Highlighter
 
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a little goes a long way so i lightly swipe some on my cheeks and nose highlight areas
Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter
 
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woah. i use this anywhere and everywhere i can. but usually i put some on my finger and spread it lightly onto my eyelids. maybe my cheek if im feeling whimsical
Diamond Bomb All-Over Highlighter
 
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need to get a new one asap
Lip Liners and Lip Pencils
 
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the newest pink jelly gloss has been SOOO good to me and my lip combo 🤞🤞🤞
Lip Balm, Lip Exfoliator and Lip Care
 
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yeah it smells like hairspray. so what? my face will be on till DAWN. mama
On 'Til Dawn Setting Spray | ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr