Let's talk makeup routines today!! Anyone else an all or nothing makeup person?? My saying is that I usually either wear a ton or I wear none! Lately I've been all about a flawless, full-coverage look. I have no qualms about going out without makeup but I definitely feel a boost of confidence when I rock this look! It's full-coverage so there are several steps but it's very easy to do! Eye makeup + brows on the other hand... a totally different story! 😜 I've broken down my routine into three different steps with everything I use + how I apply them. I'd also love to know what your foundation routine is like + what some of your favorite products are! Let a girl know!
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FLAWLESS FOUNDATION ROUTINE
STEP 1: PREP
The key to a flawless, full-coverage looks starts with skincare! Prepping your face is not only great for your skin, it also helps makeup apply more smoothly and stay on better. Right now I'm testing out a few new skin products: the Agent Nateur Holi(Trinity) and the TATCHA Dewy Skin Cream. Sometimes I apply one or the other, sometimes I use both together. Afterwards, I add a face sunscreen for protection. My all-time favorite for everyday is this one-- it is tinted so it has zero white cast, blends in smoothly + has SPF 50. Pricey but worth the splurge!
Next, I like to use this face primer. Primer is one of those things that is either a hit or a miss for me-- I have dry skin so I find a lot don't help much but this TATCHA one is a game changer! It is super smoothing and the texture is very creamy so it blends in like a dream. You also only need a little bit to cover your entire face!
STEP 2: BASE
When I want a flawless finish, I'll go in first (after primer) with this potted concealer. It's very full-coverage and great for spot treating redness, blemishes, etc. I'll dab it on these areas and then apply my foundation over it to blend everything in together. I use a BeautyBlender to do this step! My new fave foundation is this one from The Ordinary-- it's seriously SO GOOD and under $7! It's very full-coverage and long wearing. [I did a whole post on My Favorite Full-Coverage Foundations here.]
One step I ALWAYS do no matter what type of look or foundation/concealer I use is apply an under eye brightener. I use this product in the shade "Radiant Rose" which is the perfect peachy color to cancel out any discoloration or dark circles. I'll also apply a little above the tear ducts as well. It's one of my favorite products of all time-- I've been using it for years + keep repurchasing!
STEP 3: SET + SCULPT
Even with dry skin, I like to always set my foundation when using something full-coverage. This Hourglass Translucent Powder is what I'm currently using-- it's great for a quick set, baking + sculpting and to smooth out the skin for a flawless look! If I want to bake-- I'll use my BeautyBlender but sometimes I just dust it all over with this powder brush. The full-size is on the pricier side but it also comes in this mini-size! A great option if you want to try it out or spend a little bit less.
For a flawless look I always bronze, blush + highlight. It helps to sculp the face + add dimension to an otherwise flat finish. The bronzer I use adds a subtle glow and if you're pale like me, the shade "Inda Sun" works really well. I recently fell back in love with NARS Orgasm which is still one of the best blushes + universally flattering colors out there. I use this blush brush! All of my go-to highlighters are now discontinued (RIP Becca Opal) but a similar option for a light golden, peachy tone like I wear is this one in shade "Afterglow." I'll link my highlighter brush here too.
Don't forget to lock it all down with a setting spray! I have several that I love + alternate between. To add some hydration and a glow, I'll grab either this one or this one. To really lock things down, I'll use this one-- it's super long-wearing!
Hope you are having a great week! Woohoo for nice weather!
