Daytime Makeup Look + Lip Combo I’m Loving

While I love to do maroon smokey eyes and gold cut creases for fun, it’s not really my go to realistic makeup.  For daytime when I want to look put together, I do makeup much more simply. The other day I was in the mood to put on makeup before running errands, and thought I’d share what I used. It was about 75 out and sunny, so I had to add a couple mattifying steps in to make sure everything stayed put on my oily skin.

Face | Soap & Glory One Heck of a Blot, Nars Natural Radiant foundation, Tarte Shape Tape concealer, Maybelline Fit Me loose powder, Makeup Revolution Lace Baking Powder, Lancome Absolue Golden powder, Urban Decay Beached bronzer, Benefit Dallas blush, Smashbox Pearl palette highlight, Makeup Forever Mist + Fix

Eyes | Smashbox eye primer, Kat Von D Shade + Light Eye palette, Loreal Voluminous primer, Marc Jacobs mascara

Brow | ABH chocolate dipbrow pomade, Nyx Control Freak Brow Gel

Lip | Mac Stripdown, Tarte Beach Babe lipstick

To be completely honest I put on this makeup for errands because I have been feeling a little down and getting ready gives me just a little bit of boost to feel my best.  The makeup I wore is what I’ve been reaching for very frequently lately, so I thought I’d go a little more into depth about some of the products.

 

The Nars Natural Radiant foundation has been my go to for the past few months now. The coverage is just right and while I sometimes like to mix foundations, this one is perfect all on it’s own to give me medium coverage and a natural satin matte finish without looking cakey.

 

I tried to make my brows look more arched on this day, which looked a little weird when I looked in the mirror.  I have such a straight/ almost droopy brow when my face is relaxed. I even asked a professional about a botox brow lift and she said it may be pointless based on my features being so straight. Bummer! Oh well, money by skipping that procedure I guess.

 

Currently I’m into making my highlight as bright as it can be while still being blended. I like to start with a creamier brow product like Colourpop Super Shock Cheek highlighters, blend that out with my fingers and a sponge, and then go in with a powder highlight.

 

Kat Von D’s Shade + Light Eye Palette is my go to for days when I just want a wash of matte color on my eye.  I’m not one to usually take a stand on anything or “cancelling” brands, but her stance on promoting anti- vaxxing really bothers me.  I don’t do the whole voting with my dollar thing by not supporting people because I’m not passionate/ serious enough to get on a soapbox about much, but I honestly will have a hard time buying her products from now on unless I can get myself to ignore all that and just focus on the makeup products. TBD! I’m pro- vaccinations over here though.

 

As for the lip combination I’m wearing here, I have to just say how much I like it.  I have two of these Tarte Color Splash lipsticks and they have such a nice formula. Mac Stripdown gets a LOT of use in my collection and will be one of the few products I actually get around to using up.

 

Thanks for reading!

-Kim