My Natural Glam Makeup Routine | The Perfect Spring Look

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This past year had a lot of cons, but one small pro is that I finally perfected a few different makeup routines that I absolutely love! Today, I am sharing my natural glam makeup routine — it is ideal for when I want to feel dressed up, but I am still able to finish it in around 15 to 20 minutes, which I consider pretty impressive. This looks beautiful in person and on Zoom, and you can, of course, simplify the steps to make it fit your routine. Valentine’s Day is also just around the corner, and this rosy pink look is perfect; although this year’s holiday might look a little different, taking time for myself by doing my makeup always makes me feel my best.

{FACE}

After applying the L’Oréal True Match Lumi Glotion Natural Glow Enhancer in ‘Medium’ all over my face for subtle luminosity, I apply the NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in ‘Vanuata’ using a brush and then a damp beauty sponge. This foundation is more full coverage, but I often switch it out if I want a more natural look. I add the Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in ‘Sand’ to the inner and outer corner of my eyes before cream contouring with the Milk Matte Bronzer in ‘Blaze.’ I then add the powder bronzer and highlighter from my Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Mini Sculpture Unlocked Palette and then pop on some of my Milani Baked Blush in ‘Petal Primavera’ for a soft rosy glow. I set my t-zone using the Coty Airspun Loose Face Powder in ‘Translucent Extra Coverage,’ and I also use a damp beauty sponge to apply a layer underneath my bronzer and along the outer edge of my eye. If you are messy with your bronzer or eyeshadow or just want a sharper, more contoured look, this makes such a big difference in lifting the face.

{EYES}

I get so many compliments on my eyes when I wear this makeup look, and even though it looks like I put in a lot of effort, it is so honestly quick and easy! A long time ago, I created my own Anastasia Beverly Hills Custom Eyeshadow Quad, and it has made getting ready so much faster! First, I blend a neutral matte transition shade through my crease; I’ve been using ‘Birkin,’ but a face powder or bronzer also gets the job done. Next, I pat a shimmery rosy shade all over my lids; ‘Glisten’ and ‘Rosé’ are two of my favorites for this. Finally, for the most important step, I create a winged liner look using ‘Truffle,’ a deep bronze shade with plum undertones. I have never been able to master winged liner but using eyeshadow, especially brown eyeshadow rather than black, makes it so much easier, and even if it’s not perfect, it somehow still looks amazing. The classic L’Oréal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara does such a great job of making my lashes thicker without making them clumpy. As always, I fill in my brows with the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder Duo in ‘Dark Brown’

{LIPS}

Almost any lip combo works well for this look, but lately I have been loving the Charlotte Tilbury ‘Pillow Talk’ range I received or Christmas. I line — or slightly overline — my lips with the Lip Cheat Lip Liner and then pat the Matte Revolution Lipstick on top. Finally, I add a touch of the Collagen Lip Bath Gloss to the center, creating the perfect pinky-nude lip that always makes me feel more put together.

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Thanks so much for spending part of your day with me. Let me know if you try out this look yourself, and have a safe and lovely Valentine’s Day!

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A Wearable Holiday Makeup Look

Nothings screams “Merry Christmas” more than green and glitter, and this year, my holiday makeup look incorporates both. I typically avoid anything other than neutrals, but this shimmery green halo eye is beautifully subtle.

{FACE}

To achieve a photo-ready yet comfortable base, I layered one of my favorite drugstore foundations with my favorite affordable concealer in a lighter shade. After applying bronzer to the edges of my face, I used a damp sponge to apply setting powder underneath my cheekbones for a clean, carved out look. Today, I actually wanted my blush to be more bold, so I stippled on one of my favorite affordable blushes in the most beautiful shimmering peach shade. This will complement the green eyeshadow. For a subtle yet stunning highlight, I reached for my new Hourglass palette.

Maybelline Dream Urban Cover Flawless Coverage Foundation

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer

City Airspun Loose Face Powder Translucent Extra Coverage

Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Bronzer in ‘Deep Bronzer’

Milani Baked Blush in ‘Luminoso’

Hourglass Mini Ambient Lighting Edit – Metallic Strobe Powder in ‘Champagne Strobe Light’

{EYES}

After filling in my brows and brushing them upwards, I reached for one of my favorite eyeshadow palettes. For my transition shade, I blended warm matte browns through my crease, focusing on the inner and outer corners for a halo eye rather than a cat eye. To make the green pop, I lightly applied ‘Candied Peach,’ a warm coral, in my crease. Using a damp brush, I patted ‘Bless Her Heart,’ a shimmery olive green, on the very center of my eyelid, softly blending out the edges. It is 2020 after all, so I skipped the liner and falsies and opted for my a tried-and-true drugstore mascara.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder Duo in ‘Dark Brown’

Too Faced Sweet Peach Eyeshadow Palette

L’Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara

{LIPS}

To tie in the warm, peach tones of my cheeks, I layered three of my favorite lip products, which created a glossy, full, and multidimensional look.

KKW Nude Lip Liner in ‘Nude 3’

KKW Nude Crème Lipstick in ‘Nude 3’

Maybelline Lifter Gloss in ‘Amber’

Let me know if you enjoy this pop of color or if you recreate this look yourself, and please stay safe this holiday season!

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Back-to-School Beauty

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Last Monday, I started my last first day of school — and organized a DIY photo shoot to commemorate the occasion! I typically only share beauty content on my blog, but I wanted to take this opportunity to share not only a recent makeup look but also a few facts about myself. For those of you who don’t know, I am a senior English Writing and Rhetoric major and Journalism minor at Pepperdine University.

This semester will be entirely online, which is, of course, disappointing. However, I now have the opportunity to spend more time with my family, as I moved into an apartment within walking distance from home. If you’re interested in home decor, be sure to check out my Instagram.

This fall, I am in four classes, including three major classes and one GE: Literary Theory, Rhetoric and Theory, Modern British Literature, and Intercultural Communication.

I am also in a sorority, I am a teaching assistant for the introductory journalism class, and I started a remote internship at Pepperdine’s library, where I am updating archived issues of the newspaper so people can trace issues of social justice throughout the University’s history.

One of the most exciting aspects of this semester is my new role with Pepperdine Graphic Media. Last semester, I served as editior-in-chief of Currents magazine, creating an issue dedicated to feminism, and this semster, I am managing editor of The Graphic newspaper; I am responsible for editing all of the content in the paper and overseeing our largest staff to date. Working for the student publication has been my favorite aspect of college, and I can’t wait to see what the semester brings!

I know this will be my busiest semester yet, but I am so excited and passionate about everything I am involved in. I feel so grateful to attend a univeristy I love.

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{Shop My First Day of School Makeup Look}

I wore a soft, glamorous makeup look to celebrate my last first day of school; Zoom tends to wash me out, so I opted for a glowing yet full coverage base with pink and bronze tones on my cheeks and eyes. I incorporated so many of my all-time favorite products, and I love how it turned out. I also wore this adorable white denim jumpsuit from Urban Outfitters that is currently on sale.

L’Oreal True Match Lumi Glotion Natural Glow Enhancer in ‘Medium’
NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in ‘Vanuata’
Tarte Maracuja Creaseless Undereye Concealer in ’20S Light Sand’
Chanel Soleil Tan de Chanel Bronzing Makeup Base
Coty Airspun Loose Face Powder in ‘Translucent Extra Coverage’
Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Bronzer in ‘Deep Bronzer’
Milani Baked Blush in ‘Petal Primavera’
Anastasia Beverly Hills Custom Eyeshadow Palette with ‘Glisten,’ ‘Rosé,’ ‘Birkin,’ and ‘Truffle’
L’Oreal Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara in ‘Blackest Black’
Milani Color Statement Lip Liner in ‘Spice’
Smashbox Always On Longwear Matte Liquid Lipstick in ‘Fair Game’
Milani Keep It Full Nourishing Lip Plumper in ‘Natural Luster Nude Shimmer’

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Classic Full Glam Makeup + Tips

{FACE}

In addition to a good skincare routine, an expertly applied base is essential to a ‘flawless’ makeup look. Although I used a full-coverage foundation, I added a few drops of a glowy primer to sheer it out a little and made sure to work in multiple thin layers rather than one thick one. I used a damp beauty sponge to blend out and remove any excess foundation, concealer, and cream bronzer, and I even used a separate one to apply my setting powder — which I melted into my skin with a hydrating face mist.

Revlon PhotoReady Rose Glow Hydrating + Illuminating Primer

NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

Sephora Collection Bright Future Gel Serum Concealer

Chanel Soleil Tan De Chanel Bronzing Makeup Base

City Airspun Loose Face Powder Translucent Extra Coverage

Heritage Store Rosewater and Glycerin Spray

{CHEEKS}

Bronzer, blush, and highlighter are especially important when wearing a full-coverage foundation because they prevent you from looking flat. I used a fluffly brush to apply a generous amount of a matte, warm-toned bronzer in a 3 shape along the perimeters of my face. If you find your bronzer looks muddy, try waiting a few minutes for the face makeup to set or powdering the entire face beforehand, and tap or ru off the excess product from your brush. For lifted cheekones, I sweeped my blush and then a small amount of highlighter upwards and outwards from the apples of my cheeks to my temples.

Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Bronzer in ‘Deep Bronzer’

Charlotte Tilbury Cheek to Chic Blush in”Pillow Talk’

{EYES}

The secret to creating a stunning eyeshadow look is gradually blending out a variety of matte transition shades through the crease and outer corner. I used a cream shadow to carve out the crease and then dampened a flat brush before topping it off with shimmery champaign shadows. several similar After tightlining my waterline and lower lashline and creating a feline flick, I applied false eyelashes, extending the outer corners slighlty beyond and above my natural lash line. I also patted on a small amount of setting powder along the edge of my winged liner to create a cleane line and a cat eye effect.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder Duo in ‘Dark Brown’

Morphe X Jaclyn Hill Eyeshadow Palette

Chanel Ombre Premiere Longwear Cream Eyeshadow in ‘Scintillance’

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in ‘Perversion’

Maybelline Eyestudio Lasting Drama Gel Liner in ‘Blackest Black’

L’Oreal Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara

Ardell Demi Wispies

{LIPS}

I rarely wear something other than a nude lip, and over the years, I have learned that using a lip liner the same hue as my natural lips not only improves the longevity of my lip color but also makes my lips look more defined. I applied a creamy, pinky nude shade all over, and then dabbed a paler nude in the center to create the illusion of larger, poutier lips.

MAC Cosmetics Lip Pencil in ‘Whirl’

MAC Cosmetics Amplified Creme Lipstick in ‘Half ‘n Half’

MAC Cosmetics Matte Lipstick and ‘Honeylove’

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A Cool-Toned, Rosy Makeup Look

For the most part, doing makeup on myself is easy, but I am always looking to challenge and express myself. That’s why doing makeup on my younger cousin Madison — whose facial features are the exact opposite of my own — is always so fun! Last time I featured her on my blog, she requested a bronze and coral look, so this time, she requested a cool-toned, rosy look. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing her confidence shine when she finally looks in the mirror and sees the final look.

{FACE}

When I am creating a makeup look, whether it is on myself or on someone else, the base is by far the most important and the most enjoyable part of the entire process. Madison has dry, sensitive skin, so prepping was key. After cleansing and moisturizing, we used a few drops of the Revlon PhotoReady Rose Glow Hydrating + Illuminating Primer for, well, hydration and illumination. For medium coverage that is somehow indetectable on the skin, we both love the Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Liquid Foundation,  which I applied with a flat top brush and then blended out with a damp beauty sponge. To highlight under the eyes, I used a touch of the hydrating Tarte Maracuja Creaseless Undereye Concealer in ’20S Light Sand,’ and then I set her face with the Rimmel Transparent Stay Matte Powder; I used a damp sponge to apply both of these products.

{CHEEKS}

For her cheeks, I wanted to add color and definition while still keeping everything soft and seamless. She suggested I use her Tarte Hampton’s Weekender Contour Palette, which features three wearable shades with gorgeous formulas. I bronzed, rather than contoured, the perimeters of her face, focusing on her cheekbones, and then applied the rose-colored blush to her cheeks. In addition to using the champagne highlighter in this trio, I also used the Kylie Cosmetics Kylighter in ‘Quartz’ — an icy golden shade and one of Madison’s most-loved products — and focused on the apples of her cheeks.

{EYES}

After browsing my collection, Madison immediately fell in love with Huda Beauty’s New Nude Eyeshadow Palette, which inspired us to create a cool-toned rosy look. After patting ‘Bare,’ a matte cream, all over her eye as a base, I gradually blended ‘Lace,’ ‘Secret,’ and ‘Tease’ in the crease and upwards and outwards to the outer corner for a coo-toned, matte, mauve effect. After cutting the crease using the concealer in the palette, I applied ‘Daydream’ and ‘Crave,’ two of the most beautiful, multi-dimensional shimmer, onto the inner half of the lid. For a pop of brightness, I used a damp brush to apply that same ‘Quartz’ Kylighter on top of the shimmers; this took a while to build up, but the contrast of the yellow in this shade made the other, more cool-toned shadows stand out, which she loved. I exaggerated the subtle cat-eye effect using ‘Love Bite,’ a darker matte berry, on the outer corner. We pumped up her lashes using the L’Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara. To frame the face, I used the Morphe Brow Cream in ‘Biscotti’ and then the Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow+ Volumizing Eyebrow Gel in ‘2’. Maddie has very fair features, and she highly recommends this combination for achieving the perfect natural yet polished brow. 

{LIPS}

Madison has the most stunning eyes, so we wanted to downplay the lips to maintain balance. I used the Maybelline Color Sensational Shaping Lip Liner in ‘Dusty Rose’ for added color and longevity, but I blurred the edges of her lip line so it stayed soft and youthful. Lastly, I dabbed on the Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment in ‘Petal,’ the prettiest sheer pinky nude, to complete the look.

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3 Holiday Looks with the Tati Beauty Textured Neutrals Palette

The new Tati Beauty Textured Neutrals Vol. 1 Eyeshadow Palette — which I will be reviewing soon — features a glistening arrangement of glitters, and what screams Christmas and New Year’s more than glitter? Nothing — which is why I am sharing three completely different seasonal makeup looks that I hope inspire you to create your own.

This palette features 24 eyeshadows: six colors, each in four finishes. For reference, the shade names are simply composed of the finish, noted on the left side, and then the color, noted along the bottom.

{Look #1 – Silver Smokey Eye }

First, I used ‘Matte Soothe,’ a warm-toned medium beige, as a transition shade. I packed ‘Matte Ritual,’ a rich dark brown, all over my lid and carefully blended out the edges to create a smokey base. Because I have almond-shaped eyes, I intentionally kept the shadow low on the inner and out corners and higher in the center to create a rounder look, accentuated with black eyeliner. For a bluish silver pop, I patted ‘Metallic Memory’ followed by ‘Glitter Memory’ all over my lid. For the final touches, I highlighted my brow bone with ‘Sequin Aura,’ a matte shell shade with fine pink sparkles, and my inner corner with ‘Metallic Aura,’ a shimmery champagne.

{Look #2 – Glitter Cut Crease}

After applying ‘Matte Aura,’ a pale cream, all over as a base shade, I applied ‘Matte Soothe’ as a transition shade, building it up in the crease. I deepened my crease with ‘Matte Ritual,’ which I gradually blended out with more ‘Matte Soothe’ and later a touch of ‘Matte Story,’  a terracotta-orange. I created a cut crease by precisely patting a thin layer of concealer on my eyelid, packing on Sequin Aura. I traced the cut crease with the Violet Voss Eye Glitter Topper in ‘Dream’ with a small amount of ‘Glitter Aura,’ ‘Glitter Soothe,’ and ‘Glitter Story’ on top.

{Look #3 – Cranberry Cat Eye}

Again, I used ‘Matte Soothe’ as my transition shade, and then I patiently blended ‘Matte Poet,’ a red-based plum, through my crease, all the way from my inner corner to my outer corner. I extended it outwards and upwards to create a cat-eye effect, which I later sharpened with concealer. Instead of using liquid liner, I stamped ‘Matte Memory’ on my lash line, and then combined it with ‘Sequin Poet’ on my outer corner and lower lash line. With a damp, flat brush, I dabbed ‘Metallic Poet’ all over my lid, finally topping the very center with ‘Glitter Poet.’

Which of these festive eye looks would you be most likely to wear this week?

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Beauty and the Beach | My Beach Bag Beauty Essentials

Although summer is drawing to a close, I am hoping my beach days are not, so today I am sharing my seven beach bag beauty essentials. I realize that hot weather, swimsuits, and glamorous makeup looks do not necessarily work well together but these are the products I recommend if you are looking for a practical yet pretty look.

Protecting my skin from the sun is always my top priority — especially when I am enjoying a beach day. My favorite face sunscreen at the moment is the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 50 because it is moisturizing, undetectable, and affordable. It never makes my skin greasy or gives a white cast, so in addition to wearing beautifully under makeup, it is also great on no makeup days as well.

Next to keeping my skin safe from the sun, my primary goal is to achieve that lit-from-within glow. My new favorite is the L’oréal True Match Lumi Glotion Natural Glow Enhancer because it does not have any chunks of glitter that will look unnatural in harsh sunlight. The ‘Light’ shade is the perfect rose gold for adding subtle color to foundation-free skin.

Because of the heat, it is safe to say you probably won’t find me wearing a full face of foundation while donning a bikini. Despite my preference for a minimal look, I will often want to spot conceal blemishes and discoloration. Since I am not wearing another base underneath, I recommend using a creamy stick concealer like the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Concealer, which melts into the skin seamlessly.

To bring in additional warmth and a sunkissed sheen, the Make Up For Ever Pro Bronze Fusion Bronzer in ’25I – Soft Iridescent Cinnamon’ is my go-to product. Again, this shade is also free of visible shimmer but provides an ideal bronzey glow for medium to tan skin tones like mine. Plus, this waterproof gel formula is guaranteed to last long after you pack up your beach bag.

To look more awake and put together, I rely on the Maybelline Lash Sensational Waterproof Mascara, which makes my lashes long, separated, and very black. I reserve the waterproof formula for beach and pool says because it is truly infallible — no running or smearing no matter how much you splash around~

So many of us forget to wear SPF on our lips — an area very susceptible to skin cancer —  but as long as you do not mind splurging, the Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment Sunscreen makes keeping your lips protected both easy and aesthetic. With SPF 15 and the most buttery and emollient formula ever, the shade ‘Petal’ is a sheer wash of pinky nude.

Whether you want to set your barely-there look or add an additional layer of SPF on top of a full makeup look, the COOLA Makeup Setting Spray SPF 30 will your best friend. This does irritate my eyes a little but it keeps everything in place amidst the summer sun.

Which products do you need in your beach bag at all times? I’d love to know your thoughts and recommendations!

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Natural Makeup for Teens

 

I have extensive experience doing my own makeup, but because I am not a professional makeup artist, I do not have the opportunity to do other people’s makeup as much as I would like. However, I love pushing myself out of my comfort zone by practicing different techniques and there is absolutely nothing more amazing than empowering others through the art of makeup! My thirteen-year-old cousin Madison inherited my passion for all things glamorous so I created this gorgeous soft and natural makeup look on her. Show her some love in the comments!

{FACE}

Like me, Madison has dry, sensitive skin and wanted a glowy, neutral, and teen-friendly look. To prime her skin, I patted on the Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Liquid Highlighter in ‘Opal’ mixed with my favorite moisturizer. She has very fair skin but wanted a little more warmth, so I added my favorite Chanel Soleil Tan De Chanel Bronzing Makeup Base to her cheekbones, temples, and jawline; this simultaneously adds dimension and color but because it is not sitting on top of the base products, it looks much more wearable. Instead of applying foundation, I opted for the Garnier SkinActive Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream Oily/Combo Skin in ‘Light/Medium’, which I combined with the Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum for additional hydration. I first used a stippling brush followed by my BeautyBlender. To perfect this light yet buildable coverage, I highlighted her under eye area, chin, and forehead with my trusty Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in ‘Ivory’. To set everything, I pressed on the Rimmel Transparent Stay Matte Powder mixed with the Hard Candy Baked Highlighter in ‘Tiki’ using a damp beauty sponge. After I finished the entire look, I spritzed her face with Heritage Store Rosewater & Glycerin Spray.

{CHEEKS}

I really love the way creams work on Maddie’s skin so for a baby pink flush I popped on the NYX Rouge Cream Blush in ‘Natural’. For a fair-skin-friendly bronzer and contour, I used the shade from the Urban Decay Naked Flushed Palette in ‘Streak’. She wanted to go for a more peach color scheme instead of the earlier pink so I added a touch of none other than the Milani Baked Blush in ‘Luminoso’. For a pop of highlight on her cheekbones, nose, cupid’s bow, brow bone, and inner corner, I used ‘Rivage,’ a light golden vanilla shade from my holy grail NARS’ Banc de Sable Highlighter Palette (similar here).

{EYES}

For a warm, peachy eye look, Madison picked the Too Faced Sweet Peach Eyeshadow Palette. I set her eyelids with ‘White Peach’ and ‘Peaches ‘N Cream’ before using ‘Georgia’, a matte pinky beige, as a transition shade. I defined the crease and lower lash line with ‘Charmed, I’m Sure’ and ‘Summer Yum’ a cool and warm brown respectively. For a metallic gilded peach, I layered ‘Bellini’ with the L’oréal Infallible Paints Eyeshadow Metallics in ‘Rose Chrome’ and then added a little depth to the outer corner with ‘Cobbler’, a pinky bronze. She already used her tinted brow gel, so I didn’t do anything to her brows. Then, for clump-free length and curl, I went in with a coat of the Benefit Roller Lash Curling & Lifting Mascara.

{LIPS}

To complete this look, I used the Too Faced Peach Kiss Moisture Matte Long Wear Lipstick in ‘Doll Face’ and then the Make Up For Ever Artist Plexi-Gloss in ‘ 202 Sweet Pink’ for a light peachy sheen.

Madison was so happy with how this look turned out and I could tell how confident she felt. Her parents both loved it, which is a plus, so if you are trying to achieve a natural looking, pretty makeup look for younger clients, I hope you found this helpful. Let me know if you like seeing me do makeup on other people and if you want me to do any specific type of look. Thanks so much for reading!

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An Airport Makeup Look

With summer approaching, more and more of you will be traveling and spending much more time on planes than usual. Although it is beneficial to give your skin a break, I know many people like to wear makeup on the plane so today I am sharing the makeup look I wear when traveling. As I mentioned in my last post, I am currently on a family trip to London and loved this look turned out; it incorporates quick and easy to use, hydrating products and can be applied either before getting on the plane or before landing to help you look your best when you arrive at your destination.

Achieving a natural looking tan is high on my list of pre-vacation priorities not only because I want to look like a bronzed summer goddess but also because it makes me feel more confident sans makeup. The  Coola Sunless Tan Anti-Aging Face Serum* is my favorite for a believable glow and it has lots of additional benefits for the skin.

We all know how drying airplanes are so replenishing our skin’s moisture is key. The Laneige Water Sleeping Mask has a lightweight gel texture and a fresh, relaxing scent for incredible results; I can truly see and feel the difference this makes in my skin.

Concealer is a necessity for me, as I feel so much better when I minimize and discoloration and blemishes. I love using the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Concealer in ‘Light/Medium’ to spot conceal. The coverage is really great, it lasts a very long time, and there is a hydrating balm in the center of the stick to prevent my skin from getting any dry patches.

Cream contouring is one of my most favorite makeup techniques so for an effortless look, I went in with my L’oréal True Match Super-Blendable Crayon Concealer in ‘Medium/Deep Neutral’. It blends beautifully and adds just the right amount of definition to my cheekbones, jawline, and temples.

I love a soft pop of color for these types of makeup days, as it makes me seem more fresh and vibrant. The Revlon PhotoReady Cream Blush in ‘Pinched’ has always been a favorite because it is so easy and quick to use.

When I opt for a barely-there makeup look like this one, brows are always an important step; they frame my face and contribute to a more put together effect. I used the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in ‘Soft Brown’ for a quick touch up.

No one ever wants clumpy, spider-like eyelashes, especially when wearing minimal face makeup. To avoid that undesirable look, I like to use the Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara because it makes my eyes look wide awake with long, soft lashes.

To heal chapped lips and add a pink tinted sheen for a healthy, plump appearance, I use my new Laneige Glowy Lip Balm in ‘Grapefruit’ — a very invigorating scent.

For a TSA approved, on-the-go friendly boost of moisture, I’ve been using the Evian Brumisateur Natural Mineral Water Facial Spray*. I spritzed it onto my face countless times during the flight and have been keeping it my purse the entirety of the trip to refresh my makeup amidst the cold London weather.

When in doubt, always bring makeup wipes. If, like me, you decide once you get on the plane that wearing makeup was not the best idea for your acne-prone skin, then you can wipe it all away. I always use the Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes but anything works.

Thanks so much for taking time out of your day to didn’t time with me. I hope this post is useful for the next time you go on a vacation.

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My Everyday Makeup Routine |Spring 2019

Soft and glowy pink makeup is always in style and I’m here to share the makeup look that I wore nearly every day while in college. It is a lovely compromise between natural and glamorous, combines both high end and drugstore products, and lasts all day long. It is perfect as we transition from spring to summer and the best part is that it takes only twenty minutes to complete. Feel free to watch my two minute tutorial below or my Instagram TV video here.

{FACE}

After completing my skin care routine, I begin my makeup look by patting three small drops of my recently purchased Farsáli Rose Gold Elixir 24k Gold Infused Beauty Oil on my face to hydrate and prime my skin. This added dewiness combines beautifully with the Wet N Wild Photo Focus Foundation, which I blend out with a damp beauty sponge for a solid medium coverage and a satin finish. To brighten my under eyes, I use my Tarte Creaseless Under Eye Concealer — a product that I find works best when blended out with my ring finger. I set my face with a very light layer of the BareMinerals Original Foundation, and then when all of the rest of my makeup is done, I will spritz myself with my Heritage Store Rosewater & Glycerin Spray to eliminate any powdery finish and make everything more glowy.

{CHEEKS}

To sculpt out my cheek bones, temples, and jaw line I have been mixing my Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Matte Bronzer, which is lighter with more neural undertones, with my Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Bronzer, which is deeper with more warm undertones, for the ideal shade. For blush I’ve been combining the two middle shades in my  beloved NARS Exposed Cheek Palette for a pink sheen, and I absolutely love the way it looks. The Wet N Wild MegaGlo Highlighting Powder in ‘Precious Petals’ has been my go-to lately for a soft pinky glow.

{EYES} 

When I’m busy with school, I dedicate the majority of my time to my skin and then just do a simple eye look, so after filling in my brows with my Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder Duo, I usually reach for the Maybelline The City Kits All-in-One Eye & Cheek Palette in ‘Pink Edge’. I received this from a friend as a birthday gift and although it is quite powdery and does not last as long I want it to, the shaded blend well and create a pretty wash of color for an everyday look. I always use the large blush shade on the far left as my transition shade before combining the purpley-taupes for my outer v shade. The two shimmery pinky champagnes in the top row work well all over the lid, too. I then apply several coats of the Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara for long, separated lashes.

 {LIPS}

For my lips I add some definition and lasting power with the Maybelline Color Sensational Shaping Lip Liner in ‘Dusty Rose’ before applying the amazing NARS Velvet Lip Glide in ‘Swing’ — my signature rosy nude shade. This combo is hydrating and always receives compliments.

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XOXO,
Makena💗

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