Daily Makeup Routine

Make up has never been my strong spot growing up. I tend to stick to the very basics and apply my makeup very lightly and naturally.

Here is what I do and the products I use to make this neutral look:

*All my make up is from CVS or Harmon. Most of these products and brands can be found at any drugstore or grocery store*

1. Before anything, I keep my face moisturized. I use POND'S Dry Skin Face Cream every night and morning to make sure my face doesn't get dry. ($10)

2. First, I use a concealer under my eyes to get rid of the dark circles. I use Conceal RX ($9). I apply just a little dot on my finger and dab it in under my eyes until it is all blended in.

3. I then use a large brush to apply Revlon Nearly Naked Powder. This comes in different shades depending on your skin tone. I use Medium Moyen. I apply the powder all over my face, it smooths your faces and makes it all one solid color without using a heavy, pastey foundation ($10)
The brush is ELF Bronzing Brush ($2)

4. In the summer I use a bronzer so my face will match my tan skin. I use Rimmel Natural Bronzer in the shade Sun Bronze 022 ($6). I Use the same large brush I use in the step above to apply the bronzer to your cheek bones, jaw line, nose and lightly on your forehead. You want to blend it in well.

5. If I know I need my makeup to last, like at a party or long work day, I will apply an Eye Shadow Base to my eyelids so the makeup will hold. I use NYX Eye Shadow Base ($7). You can use your finger and rub in the base to your entire eye lid, let it sit for a minute to it is not wet.

6. Next I use Mark Eyeliner on just my top lid. I go right against my lash line and try to get the line as thin as I can. I have found over the years that bottom liner makes my eyes water and itch. I like the natural look that the top liner gives. ($4)

If you like to use bottom liner, once in awhile I do, I use Wet N Wild Pencil Liner in Baby Got Black shade. I apply this lightly to my lash line and top lash line. ($1)
For a more dramatic look, use top and bottom liner. I do not do this because I feel it makes my eyes too dark, but some people like this look. Feel free to try out which style you like best!

7. Once my eyeliner is done I do my eye shadow, I am not very good at the “Smokey Eye” look, so tend to stick to one color. My absolute favorite color comes in a palette of 8 colors. The palate is from Wet N Wild, called Comfort Zone. This palette is perfect for beginners because it labels where to use each color to get that "Smokey" look. My favorite color is the left side, eyelid color. If I want to brighten my eyes, I use the left side browbone color on my whole lid ($5)
Feel free to play around with differnt colors and belnding colors together. Eye shadow is where people can get very creative! I tend to stick to browns and pinks but if you are feeling daring, try a blue or a purple!



8. Next I apply my mascara. I use a few different brands.

1. Rimmel Scandaleyes Flex ($7)
2. Maybelline The Colossal Volume ($8) *My Favorite*

1. Maybelline Pumped Up Colossal Volume ($8)

I use all of 3 at once, because I like the bold eye lashes look. You can use as much or as little as you want! Try to move the brush back and forth on your lashes to make sure they do not clump together. Slow strokes are better then quick ones in controlling what your lashes come out like. I also like to add the black color to my bottom lashes, I do not like them long, so I lay the brush over them and pick it back up. Again, play around with the mascara to find the style you like!

9. For special occasions I like to use something on my lips. I like NYX butter gloss because it is simple and easy to use, I love the color Tiramisu, BLG07 ($5). I also have L'Oreal Paris Color Caresses Wet Shine Stain ($5), and Wet N Wild Megalast Liquid Lip Color ($6). I like the lip stains because they do not come off as easily and you do not need to reapply as often as regular lip stick. I am not a big lipstick person so these lip stains are very easy for me to use as well as being a natural pink color.
For a more bold look, try different lip colors. Red, purple or even a dark maroon will add a bold accent to your look.




10. The last step is to remember to take off your make up before going to sleep. Keeping make up on is very bad for your skin and your eyes. I don't use any remover in particular, usually store brand whip. Try to use an oil free remover so your skin is left clean and oil free. If your face is prone to breaking out, this step is extra important. Before bed, make sure the make up is completely removed and moisturize your face so it is clean and fresh for the morning!

Natural and Easy!! This routine takes me less then 10 minutes in the morning. If you do not like one of the steps feel free to skip over them or add anything you want! And as you can see, all of my make up is $10 and under. I do not go for the expensive brands but just the ones that will do its job! I have you enjoy and have fun making this look your own!