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From Caboodles to Chaos
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items Welcome to The Millennial Makeup Museum, otherwise known as my makeup bag. A curated collection of everything this forty-something actually uses every day.
Sections
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The Face
The Eyes
The Cheeks
The Lips
Prepping & Setting the Face
The Brows
The Face
Full to medium coverage.
Full coverage with matte finish and a SPF to boot. So many shades, it’s perfect. I’m 305N.
Teint Idole Ultra Wear Breathable Coverage Foundation - Lancôme
I really struggled with contour. This stick made it so easy to place and blend, I purchased it in warm suede.
Teint Idole 24H Wear Contour & Foundation Stick - Lancôme
I wanted to try something different. It has a medium coverage and leaves this beautiful dewey finish. It has me wanting to try more of their products.
Hydro Grip Hydrating Gel Skin Tint
The Eyes
Everything your tired eyes need.
This is my everyday eye palette. You can really go from day to night with these shades.
The Necessary Eyeshadow Palette
I’m tired most days and my under eyes are a dead giveaway. I’ve used Tarte cosmetics for a long time and have been shocked at how well this covers.
colored clay cc undereye corrector
My under eyes in the winter can look a little dry, I like the creamy texture of the shape tape.
shape tape™ creamy concealer
I can’t wear false eyelashes, She does the job.
L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Panorama Volumizing and Lengthening Mascara - 701 Blackest Black - 0.33 fl oz
The elf eyeliners are inexpensive - and since I don’t line my eyes everyday a less expensive option was best.
Liquid Eyeliner & Eyeliner Pencils
The Cheeks
Perfect color perfect glow.
I own this in Berry, the color is rich and is super bendable. I appreciate products that are rich and creamy.
maneater™ silk stick blush
These sticks provide more of a sheer all over color on the cheek. I like to wear these in the summer and mix the colors for my favorite look.
cheek soufflé maracuja juicy multi-stick trio – Tarte™
The bronzer smells so good, I love the finished look, too. I have shade Deserve Butta.
Buttermelt Bronzer: Long Wear Powder Bronzer
Sometimes I like a powder blush - and this one is rich. This blush smells divine and it has such a pretty finish. I have shade Feelin Butta.
Buttermelt High-Pigment Blush | NYX Professional Makeup
The Lips
Lips to love.
I won’t lie, I was influenced and tried it. Fan fave. I love that the finish isn’t tacky and long lasting! I have three different shades, all beautiful.
Smushy Soft Matte Tinted Lip Balm | NYX Professional Makeup
These are hard to find - but these affordable lip liners are worth it.
Shop Creamy Lip Liners & Pencils | NYX Professional Makeup
Admittedly, sometimes my day calls for a little lip liner and Vaseline on top. But winters in the Midwest are harsh. Vaseline is a must.
The Lip Therapy® Collection | Vaseline®
Prepping & Setting the Face
Prep & Set
I gave this a try, mostly because I’d never used a setting spray and wanted an affordable option to try. I was honestly gobsmacked at how well my makeup wore throughout the workday.
Makeup Setting Spray and Facial Mist
There was a lightning deal on Amazon, and I really liked the gel tint that this seemed like an easy second product to try. So far, so good.
Hydro Grip 12HR Dewy Setting Spray With Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide
This balm came as recommendation. It’s a goodie.
The Silk Canvas
The Brows
Now that I’m 40, my eyebrows an are starting to thin out. Luckily, I was not a victim of over plucking and they grew back, but this brow gel allows me to fill in my brows easily for a novice.
Brow Gel & Wax