Everyday Makeup

[uisceros]

I've been reading a lot of makeup/fashion blogs recently, and tend to love when bloggers open up up their purse or makeup bag. I love seeing what people carry around, or what they use everyday.

I figured that was something easy I could do - I live for makeup. Since I have way too much makeup for the average individual, I just went with the products I'd use for a single day's look (with a few extras).

(It seems like a lot, yes. And true, while I don't always use all the products - particularly the blush - this is about average for me)







Clockwise from top
Blush : NARS Blush in Orgasm
Eye Pot : Stila Smudge Pot in Kitten
Eyeshadow Palette : Stila The It Girl Palette
Makeup Palette : Stila Travel Girl Palette - Pretty in Paris
Eyeliners : Stila Smudgestick in Koi (Bottom), and Milani Glitter Easyliner in Terra Brown (Top)
Lip Glosses : Stila Lip Glaze Sticks in Peach and Fruit Punch
Mascara : Clinique High Impact Mascara in Black
Brow Powder : Stila Brow Set in Medium
Primer : Tarte Clean Slate Natural Face Primer
Finishing Powder : Stila Illuminating Finishing Powder in Rose Gold
Foundation : Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Loose Powder in Translucent Light

My Look - I always use a moisturizer, followed with primer all over my face. I then do a light dusting of foundation, using a small amount as a concealer if needed. For my brows, I use the lighter color in the set to fill in my brows, and help give them shape. I then apply the eye pot all over my lids. The eye pot acts as an eyeshadow primer, while also giving a lovely champagne colored shimmer. Then I either apply the eyeshadows (either palette) with the darkest color in the outer corner, the medium color in the middle, and the lightest color in the corner of my eyes. I use the brown eyeliner on the outer 2/3rds of my bottom lash line, and use the gold color on the inner 1/3rd of my bottom lash line. Next I dust a bit of blush on the apples of my cheeks, forehead, the bridge of my nose, and my chin. The finishing powder goes over my whole face. Annnnnd done. It takes 10 - 15 minutes.

If you couldn't tell, I'm a bit of a Stila fanatic. But Tarte, NARS, and MAC are my other current favorites. As for drugstore makeup - well, I'm not the biggest fan (due to most of them doing animal testing). Though I do have a soft spot in my heart for Milani and Physicians Formula (I hate liquid foundation, powder is better).

Most days this is usual for me. Some days I do more (BRONZER!), some days I do less. The only things I never leave the house without are foundation and brow powder. The rest is negotiable.

Idea and format borrowed from the lovely Kendi Everyday

Comments

[your-insomnia.livejournal.com]

Wow, all your things are so cute and organized!

I never used a primer, what does it do exactly?

Also is powder foundation really better than liquid foundation? I always feel like powder foundation can't provide enough coverage for my uneven skin.

[uisceros.livejournal.com]

Thanks :D In reality, they're not... I have like, 7 containers with makeup all thrown in them. I'm looking into a new storage system, but finding one I like isn't easy.

A primer acts as a base for your foundation. It helps smooth your skin (pores, random unevenness, etc), helps your foundation stay on longer, and in some cases can contain pigments (green to counteract redness, pink to make skin look glowing, etc). I like mine, if only because it makes foundation application easier and keeps it on longer.

It is for me! I have super oily skin, and hate the feeling of thick makeup. Liquid foundation just feels heavy and gross on my skin. I do like mousse foundation as well (like the Maybelline kind) for heavier coverage. I like powder, since the coverage is build-able, and it gets rid of shininess pretty well. The only bad part is it tends to sink into lines if you have them.

[your-insomnia.livejournal.com]

Interesting! I think I should switch to a primer coupled with powder foundation since I have oily skin as well.

I need a lot of coverage but I haven't realized I can achieve it with anything but liquid foundation.

Argh, powder foundation, primer, and I also need new lip gloss (don't they just end so quickly). There go 100$...

[uisceros.livejournal.com]

I definitely recommend primer, but the powder foundation is really just what I prefer. I do think it's worth trying though; like at a Sephora or a Bare Escentuals store. You don't want to end up with some foundation that doesn't work for you. Have you ever tried mousse foundation? I liked that a lot too, more coverage.

Hehe, such is the problem with makeup. BUUUT Sephora is having a 20% off sale right now (online only). See here.

[your-insomnia.livejournal.com]

Also, also I want expert advice ^^

I feel like my makeup removal plays an important role in my makeup routine because if it's not very good it won't wash away all the foundation and might also hydrate/dehydrate my skin too much. I've been using a cheap one but really looking into buying something better, which brand would you recommend?

[uisceros.livejournal.com]

Hehe, I'm no expert, but I'll try :D

I'm possibly not the best person to ask about this... I honestly don't even remove my makeup half the time. Bad, I know. But I'm lazy. So lazy... But anyway, I just use makeup wipes, cheap stuff, like the Walmart brand. I'll also use a toner to remove face makeup. For eye makeup I've been using Avon, but it's a little too greasy for me. I heard Clinique has a good makeup remover though. I think you can't go wrong with either Clinique or Philsophy. Murad is pretty good too.

[omizu.livejournal.com]

I've just discovered Stila and I must say I LOVE their lipsticks. It doesn't feel to heavy on and the colors are just right for me.

[uisceros.livejournal.com]

I'm not a big fan of lipstick in general, but I do like Stila's. I love their lip stain too. I have to say though, my absolute favorite lip stuff is the lip glaze sticks (see in the picture). They're glossy and wonderful, but not sticky in the slightest.

I like their eyeshadow best, though :D

[ambergold.livejournal.com]

oooh, love this post. I'm just getting more into makeup myself so love seeing what other people are into/using.

I got a Nars blush a while back based on one of your posts and I love it!!

[uisceros.livejournal.com]

Yay! I'm glad you like the NARS blush. I adore NARS. They're so expensive, but so worth it. Their colors are to die for. I love the Orgasm blush because it seems to suit everyone. Even someone like me, who generally dislikes the look of blush.

[ambergold.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I got the Orgasm one and even though it was insanely expensive, I love it cause it has such a natural look <3<3