My Everyday Makeup Routine

So I wanted you guys to get a sense of my absolute favorite makeup products that are my staples, so I figured I would show you my everyday favorite makeup products that are staples.

Face- On a daily basis, I do not use any face makeup to help my skin breathe.  But when I do, these are my holy grail products.

1.  Tarte BB Tinted Treatment 12-hour Primer SPF 30
This is an AMAZING foundation type product.  It is super lightweight but still gives me medium coverage (easily build able).  It is a primer, sunscreen, and foundation all in one, with the benefits of a BB Cream.  It is the ultimate lazy girl product as well- one stop shop.  It comes in fur colors, fair, light, medium, and tan, as it is very blend able.  I find it is a really natural finish, minimizing pores, and improving the overall look and feel of my skin.  I think the only downfall is you do need moisturizer underneath or it can get a little patchy and dry.
Purchase: Sephora stores, and online $34.00 for a 1 oz bottle.

2. Covergirl TruBlend Minerals Loose Powder-

This just finishes off my face makeup with a matte but natural finish.  This powder is WONDERFUL, I do not know what else to say.  It keeps my makeup in place, keeps it looking impeccable.  It is easily accessable at the drugstores.

Purchase: Drugstores or online. $7-9 depending on location for a .63 oz container.

3. Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion

This stuff makes my super oily eyelids stay creaseless all day, and keeps my eyeshadows looking perfect. It is the best one I have tried so far for the price.

Purchase: Sephora, online. $20.00 for .37 oz

4. Naked Basics Palette- For me, this is the perfect everyday high school palette.  There are 5 matte eyeshadows and 1 shimmery.  The formulation on these eyeshadows is impeccable! No fallout! I use W.O.S all over the lid, Naked 2 in the crease, Faint in the outer corners to deepen the look up, Foxy as a browbone highlight, and Venus as an inner corner highlight! I use all of the colors except Crave which is a matte black, just because it is a little harsh for school. These last all day and I find, do not crease until about 12-16 hours after I put them on! 

Purchase: Sephora, and online. $28.00 for 6 .05 oz shadows! That is roughly $4.50 per shadow.

5. Tarte Skinny SmolderEYES Amazonian Clay Waterproof Liner in Golden Tiger's Eye-

This eyeliner is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! First, the color is this stunning unique purple/brown/golden color PERFECT for brown, green or hazel eyes.  But besides the color, the formula of this eyeliner is crazy! It is super creamy, enough where I put a thin line on my top lid and smudge it out for a softer smoky look.  If I put it on my water or tight line, it stays for about 8 hours without smudging on my super oily eyes! This is the only color I have tried but I am resisting the temptation to buy a brown and or black color. HIGHLYYYY RECOMMEND this if you need a new eyeliner! I can even WING this eyeliner out! 

Purchase: Sephora, online. $19.00

6. Maybelline The Rocket Volume Express Mascara-

This is one of my all time favorite mascaras.  The formula is relatively wet, and the wand has short plastic bristles.  This mascara for me is very good at holding curl and lengthening.  In conjunction with this, I use the Revlon 3D Photoready Mascara.  This one gives a bit more volume and makes my lashes look fake! This combo is unbeatable!

Purchase: Both from drugstore.  Rocket: $6-8. Revlon 3D: $7-9                                            

7. VanityMark Ultra Brow Powder in Blondie-

This is a wonderful brow powder for the price.  It does not need to be set with anything else for me.   As always though, I would get a shade lighter than you think you are.  I am a brunette and I got blondie and it is perfect for me! If you have blonde hair though, stick with the blondie because blondes out there want to go a little darker.  

Purchase: http://brettfreedman.com/products_powders_blondie.php ($16.00) I bought mine at IMATS for $10!

8. MAC Lipstick in Lovelorn-

This is my favorite neutral pink lipstick, perfect for everyday.  It is a Lustre finish so it has a glossy finish to it, but no shimmer!    I love the formula and it lasts for about 4 hours on me before it starts to wear off.  If your lipstick is not lasting long, try blotting off the excess in the morning and put on a few layers, blotting after each application.

Purchase: MAC Stores, Macy's Counters, and online $15



OR

REIGN Cosmetics Lip Crayon in Nude Rose-
This balm crayon is super gorgeous under MAC's Lovelorn or by itself.  It is matte, and a pinky nude color.  It only needs a layer of chap stick underneath and it lasts 6+ hours.

Purchase: Online http://reign-beauty.com $15.00

THATS IT!

Phew That took a while! Hope you enjoyed!

xoxo,

Nikki