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My Makeup Tutorial

FACE

First, I apply Glowish Blur Jam Silicone Free Smoothing Primer. This primer helps texture, pores, and uneven tone fade out of focus and boosts skin hydration. Next, I apply a full coverage pressed powder by bareMineral on top of my primer. I use the shade Medium 32 Cool. Due to having oily skin, my face looks greasy when I use liquid foundation and eventually breaks out. I also like powder because my freckles still stand out. My freckles are what makes me ME. I remember for my wedding makeup trial they airbrushed my face and my freckles were gone. It took me a little bit to figure out what was wrong with the original wedding look. Then it hit me, and I knew it was because I could not see my freckles. I voiced my concern and we went with a much lighter airbrush coverage.

I just recently started using the bronzer stick by Rare Beauty. I have to say I love it! It gives me the ability to apply the bronzer in the exact spots I want contoured. I use the shade Bright Side.

Sometimes I add the concealer before I apply my blush and sometimes I add it after I blend my cheeks. Either way I use Rare Beauty’s Concealer Shade120C. I dab each corner of my eye. I blend all my contouring with a beauty blender.

CHEEKS

I also use the beauty blender on my blush. I love this color from, again, Rare Beauty. Color is Hope and you only need two light taps on each cheek bone. Those two taps will go a long way on your face. I do not always add a highlighter to my cheeks but if I do it is Iconic London Illuminator, color Blush. It is beautiful. I highly recommend if you are having photos taken of you.

BROWS

Hand Down Gimme Brow+ Tinted Volumizing Eyebrow Gel. I do not need to say more, just trust. I use 6 Deep Warm Black-Brown. This is one thing in my makeup case that I use everyday even if I do not do the rest of my makeup. I do my morning skin care and color in my brows. I have naturally dark hair and my eyebrows didn’t seem to catch that gene.

EYES

Now eyes are not my specialty. I am very lucky to have blue eyes that pop because even with them I am not sure that I am really doing them justice with my eye makeup. I do use a brown eyeliner (color recommended for blue eyes). I use a waterproof eyeliner as well because when I use regular eyeliner I feel like I always get a shadow under my eye from it as the day goes on. Currently I’m using Urban Decay’s 24/7 Glide-On Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil, shade Demolition; which is a matte deep brown. You will notice I do not mention adding eyeshadow next. This is where I need work or more Youtube searches. I go right to Mascara. But before I put on the blackest color I can find, This eyelash primer is awesome! It’s L’Oreal Paris Voluminous Conditioning Mascara Primer. Buy it! My Mascara right now is a steal, only $4.99 at Target. It is good, however I am still looking for that ride or die mascara.

I will also link here my favorite fake eyelashes. I do wear these often because they enhance the eye so much! Another recommendation if you are getting photos taken of yourself.

What I do not have linked here is some E.L.F. creamy eye shadow that is really old but I just recently started using it in the inner corner of my eye. You can see this in my makeup tutorial video linked above or find it on the LTK app.

LIPS

For the finishing touch I use a lip liner by, once again, Rare Beauty, color Talented. I then put on a matte lip color by NARS. I use the shade Surrender, though next time I might find one with a little more pink in it. What you will not see in my tutorial is that from there I apply bareMineral’s lip gloss, shade Adventure and use this throughout the rest of the day.

THE MAKEUP PRODUCTS I USE

All of the makeup products I use can be found at Sephora, Ulta, and Target. I’ve also listed them for you below! I’ll continue to update this post as I try new products.

Do you have a go-to makeup product that you love? Let me know in the comments below (Especially brushes and mascara).

Morning Routine

ONE: CeraVe Face Wash, Hydrating Facial Cleanser for Normal to Dry Skin

CeraVe gentle face cleanser removes face makeup, dirt, and excess oil without leaving skin tight or dry. After a night of sleep I do not necessarily have makeup to remove, but you want to make sure you are cleansing before applying your morning serums. This daily face wash is a lotion-like consistency, leaving skin moisturized and non-greasy.

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Normal to Oily Skin HERE

TWO: CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum

This brightens skin and provides antioxidant protection.

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THREE: CeraVe Ultra-Light Face Lotion Moisturizer with Sunscreen – SPF 30

A moisturizer with sunscreen, non-greasy formula, that spreads easily and won’t leave a chalky residue. It hydrates skin and leaves a matte finish.

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FOUR: Active Hydration Bright Eye Complex

The best eye cream I have found thus far. One that actually reduces visible dark circles + under-eye puffiness over time. I do not sell Rodan and Fields so I believe it would randomly assign you to a consultant if you purchase. However, this link below will give you and I 10% off.

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Evening Routine

Three Days Hard

ONE: CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Face Cleanser, Acne Treatment Face Wash

I have acne prone skin. This wash is intended to help prevent new acne from forming and allow blemishes to heal. It is a foaming cream that works to gently remove dirt, excess oil, and makeup. Really, truly helps slow my acne breakouts.

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TWO: Derma Roller (Day one only of the three Hard Days)

This is at home microneedling. Microneedling can reduce wrinkles, diminish scarring, and tighten or rejuvenate loose or aging skin. Make sure you look up how to roll correctly, avoid active acne and make sure to keep it sanitized between uses.

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THREE: L’Oreal Paris Revitalift Derm Intensives Hyaluronic Acid Serum

This instantly hydrates skin. It gives visibly plumped skin, reduces wrinkles, and boosts skin’s radiance. Let it dry before continuing next steps.

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FOUR: CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Face Serum

This product reduces the appearance of post-acne marks and pores

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FIVE: Currently using REDEFINE Overnight Restorative Cream, I but also used CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream Face Moisturizer prior and it is a great product too!

Definitely use a cream rather than a lotion during the dry cold months.

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Evening Routine

Three Days Soft

ONE: CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Face Cleanser, Acne Treatment Face Wash

This is the same face wash I use on the hard days schedule.

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TWO: REDEFINE Rejuvenation Mask

Really just any rehydrating mask.

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THREE: Currently using R + F Active Hydration Serum OR just keep using L’Oreal Paris Revitalift Derm Intensives Hyaluronic Acid Serum

Both boost hydration levels

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FOUR: Currently using REDEFINE Overnight Restorative Cream OR CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream Face Moisturizer

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What I Use As-Needed

One thing that I use on active acne or on my nose blackheads is Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment. This product can be very drying so use sparingly. Speaking of dry skin and blackheads, I use Tula’s Deep Exfoliating Scrub in the shower but only if it lines up with a hard day. Finally I started adding drops of TAN-LUXE The Face – Illuminating Self-Tan Drops to my night cream for a glow the next day. Be sure to wash your hands very well after.

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I start with a very gentle face wash and you will find that CeraVe is my go to brand for most of my skin care products. Next up Vitamin C by CeraVe and then a sunscreen moisturizer by you guessed it…CeraVe. I like to add Apple Cider Vinegar to my morning vitamins and supplements because it aids in detoxing and reducing inflammation in the skin.

My night routine is much more complex. There are three different schedules below because there are two nights out of the week that I add different products and take others out because of it. What I would call my Main Routine is NIGHT below. Then there are two more schedules with the changes I make. Monday/Wednesday/Friday I follow the NIGHT Routine and then Saturday and Sunday I do the NIGHT routine MINUS THE MICRONEEDLING.

Tuesday I do an alternative routine that includes The Ordinary Salicylic Acid as seen below. Thursday I do the other “One day a week routine,” that includes the Versed Overnight Facial Peel.

I did do a video on my skin care with my sister and posted it on my YouTube channel