A+ Base Products
RebeccaSuzanne_Says
Starting off with a good base is important because it sets the foundation (no pun intended!) for the rest of your makeup. Whether you like more coverage or less coverage, make sure you take the time to prep your skin with products that you love and work for your skin. Let your skincare and SPF sink in for several minutes at minimum before applying any makeup!
About me: fair/light neutral-ish undertones, dry skin
Preferred foundation coverage: medium
Preferred concealer coverage: medium - full
Primer:
Choose a primer that aligns with your skin type and desired effect. Because I have dry skin, I tend to avoid mattifying/oil controlling primers. I do like pore-filling ones near my nose and cheeks, and hydrating ones for winter time. My year-round pick is the touch in SOL - No Poreblem Primer
Translucent powders
Natural-looking foundations
Face primers for dry skin
Poreless face primers
Dry patches
Milk MAKEUP
essence
URBAN DECAY
e.l.f.
REAL TECHNIQUES
AOA studio
touch in SOL
LUXIE
BOXYCHARM
Concealer
Face Primer
Foundation
Makeup Tool
Powder
Aug. 13, 2020
Product Mentioned
My Favorite Makeup Brushes & Tools
Good makeup brushes and tools are something you can never have too many of. You also don’t need to spend a lot. I got many of these brushes and tools on sale, from the drugstore or other affordable retailers, free gifts with purchase (GWP), or in subscription boxes over the course of time.
Face:
e.l.f. - e.l.f. Complexion Brush love this for diffusing bronzer or all over powder
F·A·R·A·H brushes - Gold Face Brush Trio the F60 powder brush is great for loose or pressed powder. No issues with it. The other 2 brushes in this trio shed badly, unfortunately.
Ulta blush brushes - both of these were free GWPs. Ulta often includes them so I suggest shopping on a day Ulta offers GWPs or large sets because the brushes aren’t available on their own.
BOXYCHARM - FIVE BRUSH SET WITH BC LOGO POUCH The foundation brush is thick and dense, perfect for blending foundation. Some of the other brushes shed but not this one.
AOA studio - The F6 & E106 Sculpting Brush Duo The F6 amazing for cream blush! Great size. The smaller brush is also good and they come as a bundle for dirt cheap on shopmissa.com
LUXIE - 532 Round Top Kabuki Brush Rose Gold I use this for gently stippling cream bronzer, then buff once the product is placed where I want it.
Random eyeshadow blending brush - love this for blending highlighter! Came in a sub box years ago.
Random tapered highlighter brush - excellent for targeted application of highlighter. Also came in a sub box.
AOA studio - AOA Wonder Blender crazy cheap, super soft, blends cream/liquid foundation and cream cheek products like a dream.
BEAKEY - BB5 Sponge Set available in a multipack, slightly more dense than AOA but still blend products really well.
Eyes:
e.l.f. - Flawless Concealer Brush a bit dense, blends concealer so well, had it for years. REAL TECHNIQUES - Your Finish/Perfected, Setting Brush I use this to set my under eye powder, staple for many years.
SIGMA - E25 Blending Brush a classic blending brush beloved by many, my only Sigma brush but I’d love to try more.
LUXIE - 205 Tapered Blending Brush Rose Gold I have multiples of these, super soft and not too densely packed. I also have other blending brushes from Luxie in the photos.
REAL TECHNIQUES - Instapop Eye Duo excellent for packing color on hooded lids (like mine), the smaller brush is a bit too small but larger one is *chefs kiss*
aLamar COSMETICS - The Ojitos Brush Trio Vol. 1 awesome quality and how cute are the lime green handles?!
Tools:
Tweezers #Tweezty - Mini Tweezer[products]#[FourStars]
Eyebrow scissors - I trim my brow hairs every couple weeks #Airpeace - 6PCS Set[products]#[FiveStars]
#CheriePartner
RebeccaSuzanne_Says
My favorite Face tools
I use both a beauty blender and brushes. I find it important to get full, blended coverage.
When using brushes it best to use “patting” motions to get the most out of your product. It’s also best to use a damp beauty blender for harsh lines
(Top👇🏽Bottom)
MORPHE - MORPHE X Jeffree Star JS3 Iconic Contour Brush I got this brush on sale at Ulta for $4 (reg. Price $8) (can’t beat it) I like my countour to be a little wide (I have a heart-shaped face). This brush is dense and easy to manage I wasn’t expecting that.
REAL TECHNIQUES - Your Finish/Perfected, Setting Brush I honestly need to buy another one of these. I use this for wiping my setting powder away, applying blush,& highlight. It’s such a multi-use brush. I also got this at Ulta on sale for $4.79 (reg. Price =7.99)
MORPHE - M439 Deluxe Buffer Brush this is HG foundation brush, I’ll never use another one. It’s dense, easy to clean, blends my foundation out perfectly & gives me the best coverage. I got this from Ulta for $13.74 (coupon) ((reg price $16))
REAL TECHNIQUES - Miracle Powder Sponge I was super skeptical about this at first but honestly it’s been my favorite way to apply my under eyes & t-zone powder. It’s like a thicker velvet textured beauty blender. You must use wet! Using this dry defeats the purpose of applying powder. I got this from Walmart for $5.99.
the CRÈME shop - Teal Next Gen Blender Set (mines are pink). These are my new favorite beauty blenders. They’re not porous (like RT orange ones) and do the job similarly to the original beauty blender. I like that these are two different shapes and allow different styles/placement of blending. I got this from a boxycharm box and loved it . They’re $12 for the set.
**promo**
Boxycharm link to join and get a coupon code for up to 80% of high end products ..
https://www.boxycharm.com/refer/Deborrah-RYKJGNQN
D.Bennett
My FAV Foundation for my Skin #CheriePartner
Hey Y’all!
So I don’t wear foundation often but when I do I only go for two different ones. Which is The Fenty Foundation (dewy formula) or NYX - Total Control Drop Foundation which is what I’ll be talking about today!
🤎 When looking for a foundation I usually always go for a dewy look. I’m not a huge fan of matte anything. The thing I like about the Total Control drop foundation is that it’s soft matte but can be easily manipulated to give a more dewy look.
🤎 I love the Total Control drop foundation simply because a little goes a long way! I have sensitive combination skin and foundation tends to irritate it. But with this foundation I have found solace! It goes on super smooth and I only need a few drops. I usually go for light coverage as you can see from the pictures. The dropper definitely helps in controlling how much foundation you need.
🤎 Another great thing is that NYX is super affordable and the same applies to this foundation! It’s only about $14 and because you only need a little it lasts for quite a while. I’ve had this bottle for about 6 months and it’s still has a lot!
🤎 When applying the foundation I simply put 1-2 drops on the back of my hand and take NYX - Holographic Halo Liquid Highlighting Brush and dip it in the foundation and just buff it over my skin. I like this brush but I don’t love it. I know it’s a highlighter brush but I just haven’t found a foundation brush that cuts it for me. I would love some suggestions if you guys have some!
🤎 After buffing out the foundation with the brush I take a beauty blender and dip it in the foundation as well to cover any spots I miss. Then I spray the beauty blender with NYX - Dewy Finish Makeup Setting Spray and just blend out a little more this helps add a little bit of a dewy sheen to the foundation. I absolutely love the Dewy Finish setting spray it gives me everything I’m looking for!
✨ In conclusion this foundation is really good and it helps blur out imperfections and has a very buildable formula so it works anywhere from light to full coverage! You can leave it as a soft matte as is or add a nice setting spray to give you any look you desire!
✨I’d love to hear your tips and tricks on foundation and good foundation brush recommendations! ✨
BESOS 😘
Sade.s.a
Beauty blender dupes ✨
The first makeup sponge I used was the beauty blender pro sponge. I loved it so much. I used it every single day to blend my foundations, blushes, and powders. After using it so much it started looking old and I realized I definitely didn’t want to spend $20 for a sponge. I started trying out so many affordable ones and lots of them didn’t work until...
Real techniques miracle complexion sponge, when it’s dry it feels slightly stiff but still nice and soft to the touch. When you wet it it becomes super soft. It blends my foundation very well, similar to the beauty blender at a 1/3 of the price! One of my favorite sponges so far!
$5.99 and I’ve found these at marshalls and tj maxx for about $3-4!
REAL TECHNIQUES - Miracle Complexion Sponge
Hank & Henry midori sponge set, I got this sponge set in my boxycharm and I really like it. The set had the large and small sponge. Slighter stiffer than the real techniques but a nice sponge. The small one is perfect for blending on the inner corners or any hard to reach area. The large sponge gets HUGE when it’s wet, great for apply blush in my opinion and anything you want. Even if it’s kinda stiff this is still very soft.
Unfortunately online they’re sold separately $14.00 for the large sponge and $9.00 for the small one.
HANK & HENRY - Midori Bundle
Miss A AOA studio super soft wonder blender, one of the best really affordable sponges I’ve tried. It’s really soft and blends like a dream. Very very slight stiffness when dry but super soft when wet. Haven’t had any problems with this one. $1.55! I didn’t have mines with me so I attached a picture of it.
AOA studio - AOA Wonder Blender
Last and definitely not least the original beauty blender in pro, super soft to the touch and incredible at blending. The hype is real. $20
beautyblender - Pro
If you want to spend $20 every few months then this sponge is worth it, super great! If you’re like me that prefers a more affordable one than these options are great as well. These all feel great on the skin, blend your makeup and at the end of my makeup routine I’ve found that these all look very similar and almost identical to each other. ☺️✨
katt2729
bye bye boxes
🌸 its about time i got rid of all my empty boxes for some of my favorite products!
🌸 including the first tries
Murad - Invisiscar Resurfacing Treatment
OLAY - Vitamin C Mask + AHA Resurfacing Peel
pixi - BeautifEYE
Murad - Time Release Acne Cleanser
ERNO LASZLO - Pore Cleansing Clay Mask
🌸 and the old favorites!
SEPHORA COLLECTION - Clear Skin Days by Clarifying Serum
SEPHORA COLLECTION - Clear and Cover Acne Treatment Cream Concealer with 2% Salicylic Acid
Milk MAKEUP - Blur + Set Matte Loose Setting Powder
kitty.skin
green smokey eye🐍
hello everyone! today i am sharing with you a cool, unique look to stand out💖 this look is a cool-toned, brown and green combination that is perfect for a cool fall/winter look!❄️🍂
lemme know what you think in the comments below and dont forget to follow and cheer!🥰❤️
face👱🏽♀️:
COVERGIRL - TruBlend Face Primer i used the mattifying version of this
COLOURPOP - Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation i used the shaade 25 W for warm, pale skin. this foundation is great because they make some really pale shades!
e.l.f. - 16HR Camo Concealer in light peach
Milk MAKEUP - Blur + Set Matte Loose Setting Powder this doesnt keep oil away for too long, but it does mattify intially and blurs well
NARS - NARS Blush i used the shade “super orgasm”. this blush is better for someone who prefers very little color in their blush.
COLOURPOP - COLOURPOP X Mulan Eyeshadow Palette i used the cool brown shade “imperial” as a contour on my forehead and cheekbones
ANASTASIA Beverly Hills - Moonchild Glow Kit i used the shade “lucky” which is a silver-green highlight. i put it on my cheeks and my inner corners
eyes👁:
URBAN DECAY - Original Eyeshadow Primer Potion this is the best eye primer ever!!😊
COLOURPOP - COLOURPOP X Mulan Eyeshadow Palette i used the cool brown shade “imperial” to shade above the crease, and the dark brown shade “true” to deepen it even more. i then used a COLOURPOP - Colourpop Super Shock Shadow called “empire” all over my lid.
for eye liner, i put COLOURPOP - Crème Gel Liner called ice breaker in the water line to add a mint green effect. then, i used COLOURPOP - BFF Liquid Liner on the outside of my eyes and my inner corner to make my eyes look huge👁
i finished with my all time favorite L'ORÉAL - Voluminous Original Mascara 😊
#CheriePartner
emily_
M̾A̾K̾E̾U̾P̾ L̾O̾O̾K̾ B̾A̾S̾I̾C̾ L̾O̾O̾K̾ -!!!!!
Here’s what I used for this look
COVERGIRL - Clean Matte Liquid Foundation ❤️❤️ shade: warm beige
tarte - Shape Tape Concealer
essence - Brighten Up! Banana Powder ❤️❤️❤️
URBAN DECAY - Troublemaker Mascara ❤️❤️❤️
MORPHE - Blushing Babes ❤️❤️❤️
wet n wild - MegaGlo Dual-Ended Contour Stick ❤️❤️❤️
essence - Kiss the Lipstick
It was green turned my lips red but like chapstick feeling
tarte - Maracuja Miracle Mist Setting Spray fave ❤️❤️❤️
3❤️= I love it !! Lol
MixxedBabez.xo
Full face of *affordable* makeup!
#MAYBELLINE - Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer[products]#[FiveStars] this primer beats pricier ones like the Porefessional, the MAC one, and more. Covers up pores well and is very helpful for getting that base to stick.
#MAYBELLINE - Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer[products]#[FiveStars] HG here!! I have had countless people recommend this baby and I finally got it - I love it!! I wouldn't say it's the fullest coverage out there, but it blends very easily and gets the job done. The sponge applicator is very comfortable and unique.
#NYX - BB Cream[products]#[FiveStars] Honestly they could market this as a light to medium coverage foundation. The shade Natural is perfect for me, although I believe their shade range is only okay (great for mediums like me but fails darker skin tones). Looks close to real skin and sinks in easily without drying.
#essence - Brighten Up! Banana Powder[products]#[FourStars] Only okay powder. I wish it were more pigmented or just was a translucent powder, since it can't seem to make up its mind. Mattifies and does lighten though, so I'd recommend.
#REVOLUTION - Bronze and Glow Duo[products]#[FourStars] This baby is very close to my heart as it was my first bronzer AND my first highlighter! The bronzer is perfect; it blends easily and looks very natural. The highlighter is a little dark for my skin but it works in certain lights. The biggest plus of this duo though is IT SMELLS LIKE CHOCOLATE. I REPEAT. IT SMELLS LIKE CHOCOLATE!!
#MAYBELLINE - Nudes of New York Eyeshadow Palette[products]#[FourStars] this palette is wonderful for beginners or to keep in your purse for simple, everyday looks or slightly glammed up neutral looks. The shimmers are beautiful and all the shades blend well. My only complaint is that the mattes aren't 100% matte, but it's hard to tell.
#MAYBELLINE - Hyper Easy Waterproof Liquid Liner In Pitch Black[products]#[FiveStars] Yay for the liner! It does what it's supposed to, it's *actually* water resistant, and fairly smudge proof. It can run dry for short periods sometimes but not often. I certainly recommend this product :)
And there we have it! I don't think any of the products are over $10, but correct me if I'm wrong. All are very affordable and get the job done. The duo and palette I would especially recommend for beginners in just a little more apmed up makeup.
Side note: unfortunately the blush I used has its label worn away after too many uses 😅but it's nothing special so don't worry about it haha.
clara.means.clear
My Favorite Makeup Brushes & Tools
Good makeup brushes and tools are something you can never have too many of. You also don’t need to spend a lot. I got many of these brushes and tools on sale, from the drugstore or other affordable retailers, free gifts with purchase (GWP), or in subscription boxes over the course of time.
Face:
e.l.f. - e.l.f. Complexion Brush love this for diffusing bronzer or all over powder
F·A·R·A·H brushes - Gold Face Brush Trio the F60 powder brush is great for loose or pressed powder. No issues with it. The other 2 brushes in this trio shed badly, unfortunately.
Ulta blush brushes - both of these were free GWPs. Ulta often includes them so I suggest shopping on a day Ulta offers GWPs or large sets because the brushes aren’t available on their own.
BOXYCHARM - FIVE BRUSH SET WITH BC LOGO POUCH The foundation brush is thick and dense, perfect for blending foundation. Some of the other brushes shed but not this one.
AOA studio - The F6 & E106 Sculpting Brush Duo The F6 amazing for cream blush! Great size. The smaller brush is also good and they come as a bundle for dirt cheap on shopmissa.com
LUXIE - 532 Round Top Kabuki Brush Rose Gold I use this for gently stippling cream bronzer, then buff once the product is placed where I want it.
Random eyeshadow blending brush - love this for blending highlighter! Came in a sub box years ago.
Random tapered highlighter brush - excellent for targeted application of highlighter. Also came in a sub box.
AOA studio - AOA Wonder Blender crazy cheap, super soft, blends cream/liquid foundation and cream cheek products like a dream.
BEAKEY - BB5 Sponge Set available in a multipack, slightly more dense than AOA but still blend products really well.
Eyes:
e.l.f. - Flawless Concealer Brush a bit dense, blends concealer so well, had it for years. REAL TECHNIQUES - Your Finish/Perfected, Setting Brush I use this to set my under eye powder, staple for many years.
SIGMA - E25 Blending Brush a classic blending brush beloved by many, my only Sigma brush but I’d love to try more.
LUXIE - 205 Tapered Blending Brush Rose Gold I have multiples of these, super soft and not too densely packed. I also have other blending brushes from Luxie in the photos.
REAL TECHNIQUES - Instapop Eye Duo excellent for packing color on hooded lids (like mine), the smaller brush is a bit too small but larger one is *chefs kiss*
aLamar COSMETICS - The Ojitos Brush Trio Vol. 1 awesome quality and how cute are the lime green handles?!
Tools:
Tweezers #Tweezty - Mini Tweezer[products]#[FourStars]
Eyebrow scissors - I trim my brow hairs every couple weeks #Airpeace - 6PCS Set[products]#[FiveStars]
#CheriePartner
RebeccaSuzanne_Says
DIY Bling Makeup Brushes
#sponsored @cherie
I love makeup brushes, I love them for not only makeup but for applying skin care products too. So I can appreciate a good brush just as much as the next person. So one day I see somebody on Instagram flaunting these exquisite brushes covered in sparkling rhinestones and I had to have them. Then I checked the price.....OMG they are not cheap. Then I wonder will I actually like the brush or maybe I won't even use them for fear of ruining such a pretty brush.
In either case, the solution is to do it yourself. Whether you buy some inexpensive brushes and bling them out for show or you want to bling out your favorite brush. You can do it for under $15.
I figured that I have no problem doing a diamond paint by number painting so I thought this can't be much different than that! So I started with a brush that I don't use just in case things went awry. To my surprise it looked amazing. So from there I did all my favorite makeup brushes. I have a whole collection of blinged brushes. It makes me feel happy when I sit down at my vanity and see my brush holder full of bling! Check out my short how to video.
Supplies:
Gorilla Clear Grip Glue $5
Rhinestones - I got them from Amazon 3,400 for $7.50
Diamond Painting Pen - I already had one but Amazon sells them for $6 (it's probably cheaper to buy a cheap diamond painting from Wish and use the tool it comes with.) If you don't want to buy a pen then just use a regular pen that has a click to open and close it. Use it in the closed position and now you have a diamond painting pen for free.
Wax - you do need a little wax to help the rhinestones stick to the pen. You don't need a lot. If you don't have wax laying around then just dip the tip of the pen in a melted candle and viola you're all set to go. You don't need to dip in wax each time you grab a rhinestone, just when they don't stick to the pen anymore.
Brushes - Use what you have or buy some inexpensive ones. If you are afraid of ruining a brush then start off with one of those free pens you get from the bank.
I hope you try out this easy and inexpensive way to bling things. The biggest expense is your time, it is time consuming but it's truly worth it. My blinged brushes bring a smile to my face every day.
Here are some of my favorite brushes...
@byartis Oval 7 is $65 which I got on sale for 30% off. It is by far the best brush I've ever used for foundation. Flawless and streakless application. It has a beautiful mirror finish and I won't be blinging it but it is my favorite brush ever & needed to mention it.
@beakeyblender set of 10 brushes for $10. Great inexpensive brushes
@modabrush set of 2 powder & soft glow set $30. Love these brushes I use with loose powder and mineral makeup
@boxycharm brushes set of 2 foundation brushes $35. These brushes work great for both liquid and powder foundations.
What is your favorite brand of brush?
Let me know if you try this!
#BeautyWithoutBarriers @cherie #CheriePartner #CherieCreator #makeupbrushes #blingbling #blingbrushes #blingedthings #modabrush #boxycharm #beakeyblender #diy
artís - Elite Oval 7 Brush BOXYCHARM - FIVE BRUSH SET WITH BC LOGO POUCH
MuayThaiJody
🚨TARGET HAUL: REPURCHASES & NEW BUYS! 🚨
Sharing my newest beauty haul including hair, nails, & makeup. Also, target is doing spend $30 on beauty get a $10 gift card. Just a small fyi, now let's talk about this haul!
REPURCHASED PRODUCTS:
scünci - Scrunchies Black
I barely need to explain this but I love scrunchies! I rarely use traditional hair ties anymore, these don't tug on my hair and are super cute. I keep them in my purse, my car, my desk, basically any and everywhere!
ARDELL - Pro Brow Trim & Shape
My go-to brow/facial razor! This pack is limited time (apparently) normally it only comes with 3 but this time I found 6!
KISS - Maximum Speed Nail Glue
I like to have nail glue handy just in case a break happens, I'm prepared!
COVERGIRL - Clean Fresh Skin Milk Foundation
Used in all my tutorials but this is my go-to dewy/radiant finish foundation. It's definitely "milk" meaning it's super light coverage but it's been amazing for summer so I can powder it & wear it on the go with no problem.
MILANI - Make It Last Prime + Correct + Set Setting Spray
Check out my dedicated post on why I love this setting spray... fun fact: I always have at least two in my makeup collection! I can't go without it.
Now onto the fun stuff.....
NEW BUYS:
MILANI - MILANI Baked Blush
The Nars Blush has been my go-to for years but it's not nice to my wallet. I used to love these baked blush for their soft shimmer effect & their range is gorgeous. I picked up the shades Dolce Pink & Sunset Passione. I hope they are what I remember!
NYX - Micro Brow Pencil
I have used shade Espresso in this pencil before which I did not like, it almost had a red undertone? I don't know but my brows and I didn't like it. Now I've dyed my hair black with red tint so I'm trying out their Black shade with the hopes of finding a cheap brow pencil option.
NYX - Epic Wear Liner Stick
I'm leaning into using more colors in my looks, so I picked up a white liner to use as a base for liner looks & to brighten my waterline. I tend to smudge underneath my eye so my goal is to find a liner that can hold up to the "waterproof" claim. We will see!
e.l.f. - Flawless Concealer Brush
I have used this brush before but I used it for highlighter.... weird I know but I like a dense brush. Now I do wanna use it for it's intended purpose, look out for a sponge/brush blending review for concealer coming soon!
e.l.f. - Liquid Glitter Eyeshadow
This gold/copper shade really caught my eye! Looking forward to trying it; in shade Flirty Birdy
EYLURE - Luxe Silk Marquise Multipack
HOUSE of LASHES - Allura Lite
Lashes are my favorite part of the makeup routine! I got two new, dramatic pair to test out.
Stay tuned for reviews on these guys!
Thanks for reading ❤️
glowingniks
My Favorite Makeup Brushes & Tools
Good makeup brushes and tools are something you can never have too many of. You also don’t need to spend a lot. I got many of these brushes and tools on sale, from the drugstore or other affordable retailers, free gifts with purchase (GWP), or in subscription boxes over the course of time.
Face:
e.l.f. - e.l.f. Complexion Brush love this for diffusing bronzer or all over powder
F·A·R·A·H brushes - Gold Face Brush Trio the F60 powder brush is great for loose or pressed powder. No issues with it. The other 2 brushes in this trio shed badly, unfortunately.
Ulta blush brushes - both of these were free GWPs. Ulta often includes them so I suggest shopping on a day Ulta offers GWPs or large sets because the brushes aren’t available on their own.
BOXYCHARM - FIVE BRUSH SET WITH BC LOGO POUCH The foundation brush is thick and dense, perfect for blending foundation. Some of the other brushes shed but not this one.
AOA studio - The F6 & E106 Sculpting Brush Duo The F6 amazing for cream blush! Great size. The smaller brush is also good and they come as a bundle for dirt cheap on shopmissa.com
LUXIE - 532 Round Top Kabuki Brush Rose Gold I use this for gently stippling cream bronzer, then buff once the product is placed where I want it.
Random eyeshadow blending brush - love this for blending highlighter! Came in a sub box years ago.
Random tapered highlighter brush - excellent for targeted application of highlighter. Also came in a sub box.
AOA studio - AOA Wonder Blender crazy cheap, super soft, blends cream/liquid foundation and cream cheek products like a dream.
BEAKEY - BB5 Sponge Set available in a multipack, slightly more dense than AOA but still blend products really well.
Eyes:
e.l.f. - Flawless Concealer Brush a bit dense, blends concealer so well, had it for years. REAL TECHNIQUES - Your Finish/Perfected, Setting Brush I use this to set my under eye powder, staple for many years.
SIGMA - E25 Blending Brush a classic blending brush beloved by many, my only Sigma brush but I’d love to try more.
LUXIE - 205 Tapered Blending Brush Rose Gold I have multiples of these, super soft and not too densely packed. I also have other blending brushes from Luxie in the photos.
REAL TECHNIQUES - Instapop Eye Duo excellent for packing color on hooded lids (like mine), the smaller brush is a bit too small but larger one is *chefs kiss*
aLamar COSMETICS - The Ojitos Brush Trio Vol. 1 awesome quality and how cute are the lime green handles?!
Tools:
Tweezers #Tweezty - Mini Tweezer[products]#[FourStars]
Eyebrow scissors - I trim my brow hairs every couple weeks #Airpeace - 6PCS Set[products]#[FiveStars]
#CheriePartner
RebeccaSuzanne_Says
THE BEST CONCEALER FOR COMBO/OILY SKIN!!
e.l.f. - Hydrating Camo Concealer
This concealer is not only creaseless and not drying but it is also drugstore!!! The drugstore is lowkey killing it.
(I use Light Ivory)
PROS:
Not drying and creaseless, lightweight
FULL COVERAGE
Only $6!!!
Hydrating
Wide shade range
Big doefoot applicator
Cons:
Not many cons but I found that the container can get messy? But that doesn’t bother me much.
aestheticneutral_
Colorful eyeshadow
EYES
MAC - Pro Longwear Paint Pot Eyeshadow
PROFUSION COSMETICS - Mirage
JEFFREE STAR COSMETICS - Jawbreaker Palette “wow” and “delicious” eyeshadows
@glowup_academy tequila sunrise glitter
Italian Deluxe - BrowBeauty Eyebrow Powder Kit
NYX - Micro Brow Pencil
NYX - Epic Ink Liner
@rise.nlash eyelashes in style poppy
FACE
fresh - Rose & Hyaluronic Acid Deep Hydration Moisturizer
MAYBELLINE - SuperStay 24H Full Coverage Liquid Foundation
e.l.f. - Hydrating Camo Concealer
DERMABLEND - Illuminating Banana Powder
@wetnwildbeauty What sandy beaches bronzer
BECCA - Pop Goes the Glow Champagne Pop Face & Eye Palette
LIPS
@elfcosmetics retro paradise brown lip liner
laura mercier - Velour Extreme Matte Lipstick
@colourpopcosmetics sailormoon collection lip gloss
iamyeesi
SEPHORA HAUL 🔥💰🖤
Okay so I said I wasn’t going to buy anything from Sephora this month.. but then my vitamin C serum ran out so here we are!
The list of products I’ve tried:
DRUNK ELEPHANT - Protini Polypeptide Cream Big
DRUNK ELEPHANT - T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Resurfacing Night Serum The Ordinary - Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
What’s new to me:
FARMACY - Very Cherry Bright 15% Clean Vitamin C Serum with Acerola Cherry
Living proof. - 5-in-1 Styling Treatment (sample)
touch in SOL - No Poreblem Primer(sample)
#Jlo Beauty - That Jlo Glow Serum[products]#(sample)
Any suggestions for what to buy next?!
Spdysart
One of my favs in primer
Okay so this product: touch in SOL - No Poreblem Primer
It’s literally one of my favorites and has been for a long while.
It’s a k-beauty brand and you can tell I use it a lot.
It’s very soft and smoothing and I feel like when I use it with my makeup it just helps my foundation and everything else glide right on and stay on in the consistency I like.
I definitely recommend this primer if you enjoy your pores looking non existent in makeup and smooth application. 😊
smilehopelove
Stay Naked 11nn vs 10nn
So urban decays stay naked 10nn and 11nn are labeled exactly the same. They are both ultra fair double neutral. That in my opinion is confusing. So today I bought 10nn and I’m giving 11nn to my adoptive mother (have you guys noticed yet that my family is unbelievably confusing and cursed? “Don’t try to be a sob story!” Girl who’s trying???).
So the difference is clearly not in tone but undertones. Despite both being double neutral 10nn means more towards cool and 11nn leans more towards warm. So the difference is pretty slight but worth noting. Though urban decay would be wise to change the names of these two so they don’t sound exactly the same.
Hope this helps my fellow pale ladies!
MileenaMills
Swatches of 11nn Stay Naked & 1.5 All Nighter
Swatch at the top is 11nn aka ultra fair double neutral from urban decays stay naked line
Swatch at the bottom is 1.5 aka fair bisque in pink undertone.
As you can see when it comes to being super pale stay naked wins.
MileenaMills
More Reviews
Basic Foundation/Base Look ONLY
This is what I normally do after doing my basic face washing process for a solid base look for a night out or important event. For daily use, my routine changes slightly, so keep that in mind. For reference, I have oily face and large pores!
1) it Cosmetics - Your Skin But Better Makeup Primer+
I’ve already reviewed this primer, but it is so far my favorite primer since it’s so GOOOOD at covering my pores and controlling sebum production!
2)e.l.f. - High Definition Powder
I like to add a little setting powder after the primer so that it lasts longer, would definitely recommend doing this!
3)it Cosmetics - CC Eye Physical SPF 50 Color Correcting Concealer
Since I have been dealing with my hyperpigmentation, I have decided to buy this and I love it! It provides a pretty great coverage (which diminished the amount of base that I have to add) has a high SPF, and has color correction properties! Highly recommend this one, and their other CC Creams! They’re pretty amazing and target different concerns.
4) it Cosmetics - Confidence In A Foundation
WOOOW, ever since I tried this base, I couldn’t help, but stick with it! It is AMAZING! And it lasts all night, doesn’t smudge or crack, and does a great job at controlling my oiliness! Plus, it doesn’t feel heavy on my face at all! It goes so smoothly and a little goes a LOOONG way, so I recommend!
5) e.l.f. - High Definition Powder
So, I didn’t do it for this post since I’m not really doing anything today, but I obviously add concealer. Then, I add this setting powder to lock it.
#CheriePartner
it Cosmetics-CC Eye Physical SPF 50 Color Correcting Concealer
Not My Fav Cult Classic ✖️
Hi, Cherie friends! 🍒
I’m not really a primer gal but I wanted to jump on the bandwagon! I wanted to see how magical this putty primer is since I’ve seen everyone chatting about it! 👀
Well for people who’s skin doesn’t work well with primers, like me, there’s no magic there for me ☹️The only thing *magical* about it for me is probably how wonderful it blends into your skin. However, in my case, makeup didn’t last as long when I wore it. I also experienced pilling/peeling later in the day
I really really wanted to like the e.l.f. - Poreless Putty Primer but I don’t think that primers are for everyone. I just don’t think my face likes them. So it’s not you E.L.F., it’s me!
And as you can see in the second photo, it catches a lot of dust from your fingers. I always washed my hands beforehand so be careful of bacteria from swiping!
(however, my face did look less shiny as soon as I applied it ✔️)
BUT, if you’re looking for a primer that’s easy to build up/blend, inexpensive and vegan, I’d definitely choose this one! 🐰
e.l.f.-Poreless Putty Primer
Foundations That Just ~*hit the spot*~ For Me
Hello beautiful people!
i definitely do NOT deserve these foundations and the way they make me look. but here we are, being the lord’s favorite.
CLINIQUE - Even Better Foundation Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15
for some reason, this doesn’t break me out despite having SPF. maybe it’s because of the low SPF? idk, but this is my TOP ONE fave. it has medium buildable coverage and it has a good shade range! i can always trust this to make my skin look juicy. shade 26 cashew is my perfect summer shade!
PÜR - 4-in-1 Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20
this one’s for my more ~natural~ girls. it has light to medium (yes, medium) coverage, and an SPF 20. again, by some miracle, this never broke me out. i always use this for my no makeup makeup days. only gave it a 4 star rating because they only come in three shades. i use Tan as my fall/winter shade, and that’s the darkest shade they have. tsk tsk. here’s to hoping they expand, because they did something right here.
Too Faced - Born This Way Natural Finish Foundation
this is more of my “glowy and hoey” foundation. when i know i’m going to be in a public setting (like a party, event, etc.), i use this. it has a medium buildable coverage and I’m in the shade Warm Beige. the only reason i gave this a 4 star rating is because i find that sometimes it comes off as patchy. nothing a lil concealer can’t fix, though, so i aint really mad at it.
MAYBELLINE - Super Stay Full Coverage Foundation
one of the HOLY GRAILS when it comes to drugstore foundations. i use this when i want to look like i have zero oil whatsoever on my face. this foundation has a full coverage with matte finish. I’m in the shade 220 Natural Beige, and aint no other foundation match me the way this does. 10/10 i don’t have anything bad to say about it. price? check. coverage? check. match? check. finish? check. who’s seeing her? absolutely no one.
so yeah, these are the foundations i reach for the most. if yall can tell, i tend to lean more on the medium coverage with a dewy finish kinda look. that Superstay is the only matte foundation for me. i hope this helped some of you guys! let me know some of your favorites down in the comments!
PÜR-4-in-1 Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20
Top 3 Concealers
MAYBELLINE - Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer
I’ve repurchased this concealer in color warm/light a couple of times. I use it for my “no makeup” makeup days. It wears well on my skin, it doesn’t crease, and matches my skin tone pretty well while providing medium coverage. Definitely worth a shot if you haven’t already tried this popular concealer.
MAYBELLINE - Fit Me Concealer
I personally love this concealer in color 10 fair. I use it in place of foundation, and it wears pretty well. It’s more of a sheer medium coverage, but makes my skin look great. This one also fits my skin tone pretty well, doesn’t crease, and wears all day.
e.l.f. - Hydrating Camo Concealer
I recently purchased this concealer for $6, and I’m pretty impressed. It’s full coverage and lasts all day. I got color fair/warm. It’s definitely hydrating, blends well, and covers all my little acne marks. Definitely recommend.
Overall, if I *HAD* to choose one, I’d pick the E.L.F camo concealer, just because of how well it wears and covers, plus the price is on point.
What’s your favorite concealer?
MAYBELLINE-Fit Me Concealer
Super affordable products I love! My go to glam look using products less than $10?! They’re super blendable and look great on the skin and in photos too ❤️❤️ true drugstore holy grails 🙏
MILANI-Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation + Concealer
My fav prep duo, definitely help to create flawless skin!
Today I wanna introduce my favourite duo for setting my foundation. I would never skip this step no matter how lazy I get in doing my makeup, especially summer. Otherwise the consequence for my combo-oily skin would be a totally ruined foundation after about 3-4 hours. I’ve tried some different products and here’s my favourite duo I would like to share with you.
What are they?
Translucent Loose Setting Powder from Laura Mercier and 204 Buffing from Real Techniques
How much does it cost and where to buy?
My setting powder is in the mini size ($23), available at Sephora and Ulta. And the Buffing brush is the one I got in this brand’s flawless base set ($19.9). I’ve done a full review of this set and you are welcome to check it out in another post. Real Techniques is on sale at the website of Amazon, Ulta, Target, etc. Pretty easy to find it out.
How does it work?
You just sift some powder out of the jar and put it on the lid. Make sure you do not pour too much out. Then use the brush to grab the powder: you just dip the brush in there and every single grain just gets on the bristles. You should make the powder spread more evenly by slightly shaking the brush before applying it to your face to set!
Is it worth it?
Worth every penny of it! This combo make my makeup look flawless. I have really used many high end brand setting powders and this is a game changer. They really get to set everything in place and give a clean matte look which help get your foundation last all day long. A little goes a long way so it will last you quite a while.
What else you need to now?
As you can see, I’ve got this mini version of setting powder so it’s easier for me to take it whenever I travel. But if you want a better deal, the larger, the better. There are also some different shades made for different skin tones. You could try them out and get your dreamy setting powder!
REAL TECHNIQUES- Base Powder Brush, 1 Brush
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