cheap on & some things I consider to be more of an investment. A few of the higher end products I have, like mascara, lip gloss & highlighter can totally be duped out for cheaper versions, I just happen to be using the spendier ones right now. Once I run out of my endless pot of High Beam, you better believe I’m replacing it with the E.L.F version! It just lasts forever!! Ok! Let’s get started, shall we?
- 1. Starting out with a clean face is so important! I’m lazy, so face wipes are my jam. Purity wipes are super gentle, super deep cleaning & even tone & lightly moisturize. No tight skin when you’re done with these babies!
- 2. Moisturize! This dramatically different moisturizer works really well with my dry, dry, dry skin.
- 3. Primer! You’ve gotta prime. It’s how you get a smooth application. Smooth away pores, smoth away fine lines & get a more even, longer lasting foundation application.
4. Prime the eyes! Urban Decay Primer Potion is the best primer ever & I have yet to find an adequate dupe. This one is Anti-Aging, too! Never to early to start preserving your wrinkle free eye, younglings!
5. Neutogena Shine Control Makeup. Great coverage, yet still super light weight.
6. Hello Flawless. I love this powder. So smooth & pretty. It’s mineral based and comes with SPF 15. Oh yeahhhh!
7. I just bought this blush at forever 21 for $3.80. Does the trick!
8. Will I ever need another eyeshadow pallet? Naked Basics is the shiznit. I normally rock a cat eye & this pallet helps me achieve the perfect nude lid! I even fill in my brows with the matte taupe shade! Poifect!
9. High Beam is so gorgeous on cheekbones. It also lasts 300 years
10. I love lipstick! But on a regular day where I just want a good, cooling, plumping gloss, Buxom is AMAZE. BALLS. Favorite lip gloss ever. My husband does refuse to kiss me when I wear it, however. He does not like the tingle.
11. Tools of the trade! Good brushes change everything. Eco Tools are affordable, eco friendly & ROCK.
12. Any clear mascara would do here, but I just happen to have this fancy shmancy Anastasia brow gel. Keeps my unruly brows in check.
13. I love Clinique mascara. The ones with the skinny-tipped brush are the best. Lashes fa dayz!
14. This gel eyeliner by Maybelline is so easy to apply, lasts forever & looks great! Extra points to gryffindor!
Hope that was helpful! I’ll revisit more of that in depth in the future with my new installment: Beauty Tip Tuesday! I am an artist at heart & makeup is a passion of mine! Can’t wait to share all of my tips & tricks!
xoxo,
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Lovely tips! Thanks so much for sharing these. I must check out that mascara. Sounds amazing. X
Mascaras with a skinny tip are great because they get all of the nooks & crannies! Thanks for the comment! X)
This is great, Mandy!! I’m definitely going to have to use these tips on myself! 🙂
Thanks, girl! Makeup is so fun! I’m glad you found somethin’ useful!
Gotta check out the High Beam! Currently wearing the primer, eye liner and mascara! You got good taste girl 😉
Best eye liner ever, right? I’ve used tons of prestige brands, too & I like this one best. That brush is fab! YOU have good taste! Great minds think alike!
I love high beam! I can never figure out how to apply it to cheek bones after foundation though… If you rub it it smears your make up!
I currently put it on the bridge of my nose, and on the cupids bow of my lips. Love love love that dewy look.
Ooh! You just gave me an idea for a future post! I rub some on the back of my hand & apply with a stippling brush 🙂