Moisturizer: Embryolisse, Lait-Crème Concentrè ($28 on Embryolisse’s Website)
I
got this in a December’s Birchbox and almost immediately ordered a full-sized
tube. It’s really thick and emollient yet hasn’t broken me out. It has a
silkening effect, which has made it a good moisturizer/face primer. It’s has a “soapy” scent, which I quite like,
but if that worries you--it does go away once dry.
Base: Smashbox, Photo Ready BB Cream ($39 at Sephora)
I
bought this several months ago and no matter how many other BB creams and tinted
moisturizers I try, I always end up coming back to this one. It’s the perfect
consistency, blends easily, and doesn’t settle into dry patches. It’s available
in 5 shades, which makes it much better than most BB creams. I love that it’s
neutral in tone and has an SPF of 35.
Concealer: Make Up For Ever, 5 Camouflage Cream
Palette in 01Concealer Palette in 01 ($38 at Sephora)
I
featured this in a recent haul video and I’ve been using it regularly since.
It’s quite thick, extremely pigmented, and a little bit goes a long way.
However, because of the consistency, I wouldn’t recommend it under the eyes (as
it can easily crease). Between the five colors it’s so easy to find/create the
perfect match year-round.
Brow Product: Lancôme, Brow Expert Le Crayon Poudre in Taupe ($25.50 at Sephora)
This eyebrow pencil is so different than any of the others I’ve tried. It
almost dries to a powder finish which not only gives it a softer, more natural
look, but it also doesn’t leave any wax clumps on your brows. I definitely
prefer it to any brow product I’ve tried.
Highlighter: Guerlain, Météorites Perles in Teint
Rosé 01 ($58 at Sephora)
I’ve had this little guy for ages but only fell in
love with it recently. In the past I’d used it as a setting powder and while I
liked it—I wasn’t convinced it was worth the hefty price tag. However, when
used as a highlighter it is phenomenal. I feel that it actually gives you a
believable and gorgeous glow.
Contour/Bronzer: Benefit, Hoola Bronzer ($28 at Sephora)
Hoola
was the first product I ever used to contour and it’s the one I always find
myself coming back to. It’s completely matte and while I wouldn’t consider it
completely cool-toned, it isn’t orange either. It’s really pigmented and a
little bit goes a long way. It’s smooth in texture and not at all chalky
feeling. I’ve also found that it also makes for a great crease shadow.
Eyeshadow: Naked Basics Palette ($27 at Sephora)
I’m
so glad I broke down and got this. I still think that once on the lid, there
isn’t a big difference between W.O.S. and Foxy but I still use them both
frequently. My favorite look using this pallete was from Miss Lipgloss.
Mascara: Too Faced, Better than False Lashes in
Black ($35 at Sephora)
This
is a 3-step process, but to me, it’s totally worth it for the lengthening
effect you get from this. I haven’t been using it very long and in a few more
weeks I might do a post reviewing only this. Is it truly a substitute for false
lashes? No, not really, but I haven’t used any mascara that makes them look as
good. FYI-This only comes in one color.
Eyeliner: Jordana, INCOLOR Fabuliner in Black
($2.99 on Jordana’s
Website)
This
is definitely the most user-friendly liquid liner I’ve tried. It’s a firm felt
tip and despite using it for several months regularly, it hasn’t begun to fade
at all. It doesn’t skip/drag and makes doing a winged liner so easy! The
inexpensive price doesn’t hurt either. It’s true black in color (not
blue/gray), matte finish, dries quickly, blendable. This comes in both black and
(dark) brown.
