Hi my loves!
I'm BAAAAAAAAAAAACK!
I am beyond excited to get back into blogging, especially since SO much has changed in my makeup routine since I was on here last.
Today's pictorial is all about the every day essentials you need to look put-together for work or school. Honestly, I don't wear makeup to work. I'm not a morning person, therefore I don't bother with it on a daily basis. However, if I do choose to put some on, I keep it very minimal.
Let me show you what I mean:
Here is my clean, bare face:
I did spray my face with a bit of Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Water (
available here) before I applied Maybelline Dream Pure BB Cream in Light (
available here). BB Cream is a great alternative to foundation because it won't clog your pores and it will let your skin breathe throughout the day. Plus, this particular one has salicylic acid acne treatment in it, which will help tame breakouts while it covers :)
First, I apply the BB Cream in dots on my face:
Then I press it into the skin with a flat top brush. This particular one came in a set from BH Cosmetics (
available here)
By pressing the product into the skin, I am avoiding brush stroke marks and I am making sure the product is settling into the skin and not moving around all day.
I love the subtle amount of coverage BB Cream gives!
Next, I am curling my lashes to prep for mascara:
And here is the difference:
The mascara I am using is Rimmel Lash Accelerator (
available here). I recommend a lengthening mascara because it won't clump up on your lashes, especially since this is the only product on the eyes.
I always feel the need to coat my bottom lashes in mascara, but don't feel obligated to:
Mascara just helps the eyes look more wide awake:
Next, I am setting my BB Cream in place using Tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Powder (
available here). This powder is sooooo soft and it does such a good job of setting any liquid foundations or concealers:
For the lips, I am using Gerard Cosmetics lipstick in Buttercup (
available here). This lipstick is the perfect nude pink for me. It has a semi-matte finish, but it is also soft and creamy on the lips, so they shouldn't dry out.
For the cheeks, I am using Cindy-Lou Manizer from The Balm (
available here). It is a gorgeous rose-gold shimmer, and brings some warmth back to the face. I like using it as a blush, but if your skin is darker than mine, it will make the perfect highlight for the cheekbones:
And VOILA! All done!
I would say this took roughly a half-hour maximum to do, but if I wasn't stopping to take a picture in between steps, I could probably get it done in about 15 minutes. I think this is a gorgeous way to incorporate makeup into your every day routine.
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xoxo, Angela
