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My Everyday Makeup Tutorial

Hello friends! Today I wanted to share my everyday makeup tutorial which includes all the products I use on an everyday basis. I have always been someone that enjoys putting make up on every morning. It makes me feel more awake and productive through out the day. I might have my dirty hair up in a bun and run errands in sweatpants, but you know I will have my make up on! 😆

sweatshirt | necklace | earrings

I've got my routine down to a science and it literally only takes me about 10 minutes in the morning. I suffer from dry sensitive skin, so my everyday foundation I use helps keep my skin hydrated through out the day. If you have more oily skin, this one may not work for you and you might want to try a more matte foundation. Most of products I use everyday can be found at Target or most drug stores, but the one product that is a splurge and I can't live without is my Tarte Shape Tape! Trust me, this concealer/brightener is worth the hype! I also have been trying out this new eyeshadow pallet and blush by Milani and love both of these! Especially for the price! 

My Daily Makeup Routine

1. I have been using this primer and it has helped to color correct, smooth out my skin and reduce the appearance of my pores before I put on my foundation.

2. I then apply my foundation (I use the color 'cool beige') all over my face using a damp beauty sponge (get a pack of 5 for under $10!)

3. Then it's time to go in with my Shape Tape Concealer (I use the shade 'Light'). I use a good amount under my eyes and around my nose (to reduce redness). I then blend out with a damp beauty sponge.

4. I set my face with this translucent powder using a fluffy brush. I focus around the areas I used the Shape Tape. 

5. Next, I will fill in my eyebrows with this eyebrow shape and fill pencil (in the color 'blonde'). I use the color 'blonde'.

6. Then, I will start on my eyeshadow. I just recently got this eyeshadow pallet and love the colors for fall! I use a neutral light color for the base and then fill in the crease and outer corners with a few of the darker colors. I also really love this 'Tartelette in Bloom' Pallet for everyday. 

7. Then, I use my Stila 'Stay All Day' Liquid eyeliner (in 'intense black') to line my top lid. I have been using this eyeliner for years and it is SO good! It makes a dramatic line and does not smudge AT ALL through out the day. Liquid liner may take some getting used to, but now I will never go back! 

8. After I put on my liquid liner on the top, I go in and 'tight line' my upper and lower water lines with this eyeliner pencil (in the color 'perversion'). This just helps make my eyes 'pop'! 

9. Then, I put on my eyelash primer on my top row of eyelashes. While I let that dry, I will go in and do my bronzer/contouring (below). Once the primer is dry, I will put on this mascara in the color 'black'. This primer + mascara combo really helps my eyelashes look full and longer!

10. I have been using this bronzer to contour my face, but a good 'drug store' alternative is this one! I just use an angled brush to contour around my forehead, under my cheek bones and around my jaw line. I also make sure to blend really well so there are no harsh lines.

11.  just got this blush in the color 'Blossomtime Rose' and I LOVE it! It has a slight shimmer to it which acts as somewhat of a highlighter as well. I just use a big blush brush and apply to the apples of my cheeks.

12. Then, it's time to fill in my lips! I have been using this lip liner in the color 'whipped caviar' and it is the perfect mauve/pink/nude color. After I line my lips I will put on whatever shade of lipstick I have on hand (I change it up a lot!). Right now I am loving this Milani lipstick in the color 'Rose Femme' which is a great darker color for fall. 

13. Last but not least, I top my lips with my favorite NYX Butter gloss in the shade 'Crème Brulee' Which is the perfect nude gloss and helps to tone down the darker color of the lipstick. I keep this gloss on me at all times and will reapply through out the day.

There you have it! My everyday make up routine! It sounds like a lot all written out, but really it takes me just 10 minutes in the morning to do this! 

Watch my tutorial on IGTV HERE!

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My Everyday Makeup Tutorial (all Drugstore Products!)


Hi Friends! I finally got myself together and filmed my everyday makeup tutorial! Let me just warn you that this video is very amateur. This was my first attempt at recording a video type of tutorial, so please be kind! Also, I'm typically able to do this complete makeup routine in less than 10 minutes, but since I'm talking so much through out the video, it is twice as long! Just wanted to share with you all what I do and what products I use everyday. I may try to update my makeup routine every few months, so I might update this one in the future. All products are linked below the video. Feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions!



Products used in order (affiliate links):

Under eye concealer/brightener (make sure it is the 'brightener')
Concealer (in the shade 'light')
Beauty sponge blender
Setting powder (in shade 'buff beige')
Setting brush
Eyeshadow palette
Eye shadow brush set
Top lid eyeliner (in 'black')
Bottom water line eyeliner (in 'defining black')
Mascara (in 'black')
Eyebrow fill duo (in 'blonde')
Bronzer
Powder brush
Contour palette (in 'light to medium')
Blush brush
Lip gloss (in 'radiant rose')


*Most of the products I listed are links to Ulta's website. Right now Ulta is offering a buy one, get one at 50% off deal! Any two items qualify!

Ulta is also currently running their 21 Days of Beauty event with new promotions on products everyday for the next 21 days! Click here for more information. 

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3 New Beauty Products I'm Loving


I've been meaning to share some recent drug store beauty buys with you guys for a while now and I'm finally getting around to posting! I've been using this powder and this mascara for almost a month now and I love both products! I just recently picked up this essie gel couture set and I'm loving the long wear of this polish and top coat!

1. Maybelline Fit Me Matte Plus Poreless Powder (in Natural Beige) - I use this as a finishing/setting powder and I love it because it is so lightweight, but also gives me a matte finish which is perfect for the summer months. I use this setting brush for under my eyes and around my T zone and this powder brush for the rest of my face.

2. L'Oreal Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara - I LOVE this mascara! I actually have been using it with out my normal lash primer and it still looks so great! The wand is so bushy and the formula is thick, which helps to lengthen and separate my lashes. I swear they almost look fake when I wear this mascara! I've heard it is even as good, if not better than the Two Faced 'Better than Sex' mascara. I've never tried that brand, so I can't compare the 2, but it's definitely a great product for the price!

3. essie gel couture nail polish and top coat kit (in color sizzling hot) - I got a gel manicure from a local spa before our trip to the Outer Banks last month and I forgot how nice gel manicures were! Although, it only lasted about a week, which usually they should last about 2. Well, I've been on the hunt for a good at home gel polish (without having to use lights) and this one has been the best I've tried so far! I actually only used one coat of the color and one coat of the top coat because I ran out of time (nap time hustle) and it lasted me about a week! Which is pretty long for an at home manicure in my opinion. I think I'll try 2 coats of each the next time I use it to see how long it lasts.

One of these days I do plan to post about my really easy, 10 minute summer make up routine... I literally have it down to a science and do it every morning before the boys wake up! 

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