Favourite Makeup Products

Hey guys!

so every spring and summer I go through my makeup bag, and I can't help but gravitate towards the same products time and time again. I've been wearing makeup since high school (grade 9), and I made a lot of mistakes, and it took a long time before I knew which products worked for me. I am going to go through the products in order that I apply them. My skin changes through the seasons, in fall/winter I have extremely dry skin and in spring/summer it turns oily.

I have gotten back into priming my face and have noticed a big difference. I have tried a few but I love the Maybelline instant age rewind primer. it goes on clear, and it is a gel formula. I always wait atleast 2 minutes before applying my foundation afterwards. I love how long lasting my foundation stays, even if I don't use a setting spray, and my foundation glides on.  You can check it out at www.maybelline.com

For about 5 years now I have been using the same foundation. Which is clinique stay matte foundation in neutral. I love it. Even if I don't use a primer it stays on for a long time, and it is a medium coverage. A little bit goes a long way, and I love how natural it looks. I do not like dewy skin, because I feel as though I look oily, so this is perfect for me. It costs $32, but it lasts a long time, I have only repurchased this once.

http://www.clinique.ca/product/1599/21954/Makeup/Foundations/Stay-Matte-Oil-Free-Makeup

The concealer I am about to mention is my holy grail. I have searched for so long for a concealer that won't settle in my fine lines, covers my dark circles and brightens under my eyes. I am talking about, benefit cosmetics boi-ing. I found out about this concealer almost 4 years ago, and I am obsessed with it. I have tried going back to another concealer and i am not satisfied. This concealer is creamy, and it glides onto your skin. It is so easy to blend out and lasts a long time. I have recently started using a setting powder, and when using it, it takes the concealer to another level. It is long lasting, and a product which never fails me. You can build it up or use a minimal amount, depending on the look you are going for and it works wonders! I can not get enough of this, and I am so happy I found this concealer, because I will never use anything else. I am in shade 02. You can get this from a lot of places, depending where you live, drugstores and sephora is a sure place you can purchase it. It goes for about 26$, the only downside is that there isn't a wide range of shades. When i first purchased it there was only 3 shades available and now there is 5.

http://www.sephora.com/boi-ing-indistrial-strength-full-coverage-concealer-P1273?country_switch=ca&lang=en

I am not picky about eye shadows and I have never had an issue with it smudging. I apply concealer on my lids before hand and then proceed with the color. Right now I am using the hard candy pallets, which have shimmery shades. I have never had an issue with it smudging, they have stayed put in the heat, sweat and for long periods of time. They have a good price point, I got my pallet for 12$ from walmart.

For mascara I have tried all kinds, and its a tie between Maybelline great lash and L'oreal voluminous both in black. The last mascara I used was L'oreal, and when it was done I had a few others in my makeup bag, and I was so disappointed. Maybelline and L'oreal does a great job is making my lashes stand out, extending them, and I never felt as though I needed false lashes. I loved how full and healthy they looked. They were easy to remove, all I needed was some eye makeup remover and I was done. I never had an issue with flaking, and my boyfriend always complimented my lashes. These two brands are a must in my makeup bag. I have black lashes that are already full, but I do like my lashes to be a little dramatic and stand out, and I feel as though these 2 brands do a great job. Maybelline Great Lash can be purchased for about $5, whereas L'oreal voluminous can go for $7. They both can be found at any drugstore.

Blush is something that I love adding to my face because it adds color. I am light skinned so I can easily look washed out, and sick if I dont add color to my face.I love physician Formula blush in soft rose. There are multiple colors in compact, which gives a natural flush to the cheeks. You can build up the color if you want, or do something subtle. They claim you can contour and highlight with it, but I don't do that at all. It is around $16 .

http://www.physiciansformula.com/en-ca/productdetail/face/blush/02675.html

My favorite bronzer is Laguna by Nars. This bronzer is amazing. I love using it in the spring/summer because it adds such a nice subtle glow and color to my face. I do not look fake or orange, and I look like I've been in the sun. I have recently hit pan on this, after having this for over 5 years!! there is a slight shimmer to it, but I don't see any sparkles on my face. It is quite expensive, but I do believe it is worth every penny. I have often heard people complain about looking orange or fake and I have never had this issue at all. I use a light amount on my face which looks so natural.

http://www.sephora.com/bronzing-powder-P12790?skuId=537878

 If you havent already been able to tell, I love natural colors, and my lipstick is no different. My favorite lipstick shade is called tiramisu from estee lauder. this lipstick is so natural on your lips and just enhances it.It is extremly moistuzing and a little goes a long way. I usually don't have to touch it up during the day.

http://www.esteelauder.com/product/649/13698/Product-Catalog/Makeup/Lips/Lipstick/Pure-Color-Crystal/Lipstick

Hope I was able to help you all out, and inspire you all to try something new!!