Revlon Photoready Bronzer in Bronzed and Chic, Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder in 004 Sandstorm, Sonia Kashuk Blush in 09 Melon,
Maybelline Full 'N Soft Mascara in Very black, Maybelline masterPrecise by Eyestudio Black Eyeliner Pen, Maybelline Color Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze,
Trish McEvoy planner page, Dior eyeshadow from Limited Edition Detective Chic palette (beige at bottom left, matte brown at top left), Estee Lauder eyeshadows (in between the Dior ones, from free gift), Lancome eyeshadows at the right (all from free gifts a very long time ago),
For everyday I try to keep my makeup pretty simple (just some concealer (not pictured), powder, blush, and bronzer (only when I feel like my face needs some contouring/slimming down)). I fill in my brows, do some shadow, some liner, and mascara. I usually never wear anything aside from lip balm on my lips.
The Revlon concealer is the best I've tried (from the drugstore, at least). It matches my skin perfectly, has buildable coverage, doesn't get too cakey, and blends nicely. The only thing that I hate is that when you run out of the stick, you have to scrape out the rest of the product with your nail and then dab it on your face from the back of your hand. They should just make this into a pan/pot concealer. I wish the formula lasted a bit longer throughout the day without getting cakey in oily areas, too.
This is the first time I've tried the Rimmel Stay Matte powder before, and when I run out (you can see I've hit pan), I will definitely be repurchasing. This is the best drugstore powder I have ever used. It doesn't look too powdery, sets my makeup all day, and actually absorbs oil. It's so much better than the Maybelline Dream Matte (which looks so heavy). It's cheaper too, and you get more product. The only thing I hate is the packaging. The lid does not stay on at all. It also crumbles a bit once you've hit pan, but that's not that bad.
The Sonia Kashuk blush is amazing. I hit pan recently, but I definitely did not think that would ever happen. I feel like I never have to use much of this because it's so pigmented (just tap your brush in once or twice). It's the perfect color for me, too. It's kind of pink/peach/red, and I feel like it could work for anybody. The packaging is amazing, too. Love the magnetic close.
The Revlon Photoready bronzer in Bronzed and Chic is the only bronzer I've ever used (my first one). I like it, but I have nothing to compare it to. I like how it's matte and how it applies sheerly (less likely to mess up when putting it on). The only thing I don't like is the packaging. The brush it comes with is really bad, and the compact is extra big just to make room for it. No. Also, I wish Revlon would just come out with four different shades of matte bronzer instead of making this four shade one. I only really like the two shades on the right. The ones on the left are either too orangey or too dark. I have medium skin, too, so I can't imagine that this would work for pale people.
I fill in my brows with an old matte brown Dior shadow from a limited edition palette I depotted, then I put some neutral eyeshadow over my Maybelline Color Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze. I absolutely love this Color Tattoo. It's gorgeous on it's own, but when I put it under shadow, it helps it last all day.I just apply this with my fingers.
I then line my eyes with a Maybelline liner pen, which I really liked at the beginning and still like, but the tip has been dulling and the product has been drying out and getting harder to use.
After lining, I finish with mascara. I've repurchased the Maybelline Full 'n' Soft a few times. It's my favorite from the drugstore. It doesn't flake (sometimes a little, but not badly), smudge (just make sure you powder under your eyes), or clump. I should've thrown this away a while ago, because I'm running out and getting to the four month mark, but I get a free mascara from work, so I'm holding onto this until that gets in.
I then finish with my current lip balm. I've had this forever, and I kind of can't wait to be rid of it even though it's not bad. I just hate putting my fingers in a pot, and I want to use something else.
The Revlon Photoready bronzer in Bronzed and Chic is the only bronzer I've ever used (my first one). I like it, but I have nothing to compare it to. I like how it's matte and how it applies sheerly (less likely to mess up when putting it on). The only thing I don't like is the packaging. The brush it comes with is really bad, and the compact is extra big just to make room for it. No. Also, I wish Revlon would just come out with four different shades of matte bronzer instead of making this four shade one. I only really like the two shades on the right. The ones on the left are either too orangey or too dark. I have medium skin, too, so I can't imagine that this would work for pale people.
I fill in my brows with an old matte brown Dior shadow from a limited edition palette I depotted, then I put some neutral eyeshadow over my Maybelline Color Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze. I absolutely love this Color Tattoo. It's gorgeous on it's own, but when I put it under shadow, it helps it last all day.I just apply this with my fingers.
I then line my eyes with a Maybelline liner pen, which I really liked at the beginning and still like, but the tip has been dulling and the product has been drying out and getting harder to use.
After lining, I finish with mascara. I've repurchased the Maybelline Full 'n' Soft a few times. It's my favorite from the drugstore. It doesn't flake (sometimes a little, but not badly), smudge (just make sure you powder under your eyes), or clump. I should've thrown this away a while ago, because I'm running out and getting to the four month mark, but I get a free mascara from work, so I'm holding onto this until that gets in.
I then finish with my current lip balm. I've had this forever, and I kind of can't wait to be rid of it even though it's not bad. I just hate putting my fingers in a pot, and I want to use something else.
