Makeup Routine

I am the girl who watches too many YouTube beauty videos and loves Ulta. I typically try and keep it super simple during the work week. You won't catch me wearing fake lashes probably ever, and I love my drugstore makeup. I thought I would share what I use/wear on a day to day because I love these types of posts myself. 

Skincare

Morning: Since I do most of my skincare routine at night and I am usually rushing in the morning, I like to keep it simple. I just clean off my face with a makeup wipe, and apply the same moisturizer as the night before. I don't use any moisturizer with SPF in it on a daily basis because my foundation has it included. If I were spending the day outdoors or not wearing makeup, then I will use SPF on my face.

Night: I use whatever makeup wipes I am using at the moment to remove most of my makeup. I am partial to theSimple brand and Burt's Bees, but I will say that any generic brand works just as good too. Then I will use my Aveeno cleanser to clean everything else off, apply my Simple toner with a cotton round (I swear by this stuff), and then I typically use an under eye cream, and my daily moisturizer and go to bed.

Makeup

Foundation: I have fallen in love with Loreal's True Match Lumi foundation. If you have dry skin like I do, then I think you will love this. I always apply my foundation with my Beauty Blender or my Real Techniques Sponge. 

Brows: which has become one of my favorite parts of my makeup routine. I use the Tarte Amazonian Clay Mouse brow mousse. This stuff is the best. Perfect shade, it goes on so smooth, and its waterproof. I then use my Benefit gimme-brow gel over top. 

Eye shadow: Lately I have been using my Lorac Pro Pallette 2 non-stop. I just use the most neutral shades with a bit of shimmer on the lid.

Concealer: Maybeline FIT Me concealer. $5.00 and the best concealer ever.  I use it under my eyes in an upside down triangle shape, on the bridge of my nose, my chin, and middle of my forehead. You will not look all cake like with this concealer and if you use it with a damp sponge you will be amazed.

Powder/Blush/Bronzer: After my concealer I apply my powder which is also like $4.00 from Rimmel. I use it everywhere I applied my concealer. I then use blush on the apples of my cheek. Hervana from Benefit is my all time favorite because I already have rosy cheeks, and this is the perfect light blush. Bronzer is my life, I would look like a pale ghost without it. My top two favorites are Hula from Benefit which is around $28.00 and the other is from Wet N' Wild and is literally like $3.00 I will admit that they are almost the same exact quality as well.

Eyeliner/Mascara: After my face, I finish with eyes. I truly think that the best eyeliner comes from the drugstore and costs $3.00 Wet and Wild guys, some of their products are awesome. I just line my top lash line halfway and usually apply a nude liner to my bottom water line. Mascara is my number one makeup product that I use every single day. Lately I use both They're Real by Benefit and Maybelline's Lash Sensational. Both are amazing.

Lips: Chapstick is always on my lips no matter what. I have one in every pocket of my purse, all around my house, and at my desk. But typically I always grab a NYX Butter Gloss. They are hands down the best lip glosses and never leave my lips sticky. Plus they can be found at Target and Ulta and cost around $5.00!


That's it! I hope this didn't bore you to death and hopefully you found this post fun/informative. What are your favorite products or anything new I should try?


PS. This post is not at all sponsored.

Skincare Routine

Hi everyone!

I love reading about skincare and new products that are working for people, I am obsessive when it comes to making sure my skin is clean and taken care of. I thought I would share what is working for me because my skin has been very clear, and I have not had any breakouts from any of these products.

My daily products:

Simple Cleanser (not pictured, it was in my shower) - Every morning and night I use this to cleanse my face. *very gentle on skin, great for everyday use*

Simple Soothing Toner - I love this toner because it doesn't sting or have a smell. I use this at night after I take off my makeup and cleanse my skin to remove any left over makeup. I personally love the Simple brand because I have never not once had an issue with it hurting my skin or breaking me out.

Clean and Clear Morning Burst Gel Moisturizer - I use this every morning, I love the lightness of this product and the smell is pretty awesome!

Urban Decay b6 complexion prep spray - This is a new favorite of mine. I am so happy I purchased this because it has helped my skin so much. I have very red skin and this is something I use before I do anything to my skin I spray all over and let it sit in, then I apply moisturizer.

Here is what it says it does:

This energizing formula feels amazing and is great for ALL ages and skin types. (Trust us, even your boyfriend will want to steal it!) And the more you use it, the better the results. In a clinical study, after 8 weeks of use:

• Over 81% of participants had a measurable reduction in oil and surface shine.
• Over 78% had more radiant skin with less redness and fewer blemishes.
• A majority of participants had a measurable improvement in pore size.

I love these Simple makeup wipes and eye makeup remover, I use these daily whenever I need to remove my makeup, obviously. *gently on and around eye area*

These are the products I use about 1-2 times a week depending on need.

Radical Skincare Instant Revitalizing Mask - I use this about 1-2 times a week to refresh my skin and make it feel so soft! I have a whole review on this product here.

True Blue Spa face scrub - Twice a week use, I just like it to exfoliate my skin and to get rid of the dry skin. Most scrubs hurt or break out my skin and this one has not done that and it is very gentle.

Clean and Clear Dual Action Moisturizer - My holy grail for pimples that pop up! I will always have this product in my bathroom, whenever I have any sign of acne coming up I put this over the top of it and it takes care of it for me! I swear by this stuff.

**These products work for me, this is not in any way a sponsored post. All opinions are my own.**