Hello friends!
I’ve started sharing some of my daily makeup posts on Instagram and I thought I would share them with you, too {with shopping links!}. I absolutely love makeup. But if makeup is not your thing, I love that too. That’s the beauty of makeup: it’s your face. If you don’t love it, don’t wear it. 😉 Personally, I love how it makes me feel, I love how a bright lipstick brightens the day, I love playing with a smoky eye or colored mascara. It’s my art, and it allows me to be creative {much like my closet remixes and style challenges}. This video has gotten a lot of press in the last week, and I personally loved it. I echo her sentiments 100% — makeup is fun!
I’m no makeup artist, but I do love experimenting with different looks. I’ve been reaching into my makeup archives and using things I haven’t used in a while, which has been really fun. And I am absolutely loving using a BB cream on its own, instead of as a primer under foundation. I never could have done this six months ago, such a great feeling! While I do prefer medium coverage, it’s nice to have the option, especially on hot weekend days. Adios, acne!
Makeup Goal: hide tired, puffy eyes with bright blush + flawless skin
By Terry Color Expert in #2 Neutral Beige {Space NK or Barneys}
By Terry Touche Veloutée Highlighting Concealer in #1 Porcelain {Beautylish or Beauty.com}
Benefit Ooh La Lift {Sephora}
Colour Pop Cosmetics Blush in Mochi
Dior Diorshow Mascara in Azure Blue 258 {Neiman Marcus or Sephora}
Stila smudge stick waterproof eyeliner in Cobalt {Nordstrom or Sephora}
Dior Rosy Glow Healthy Glow Awakening Blush in Petal {Neiman Marcus or Sephora}
Urban Decay Naked Ultra Nourishing Lipgloss in Lovechild {Nordstrom or Sephora}
Tip: even if your eyelashes aren’t as blonde as mine {side note – I’m jealous!}, try a lash primer to maximize the color payoff. I used to use this one, but Chanel’s is the best. It keeps my lashes from drying out and eliminates smudging and fall out.
Makeup Goal: Charlotte Tilbury’s sultry Smokey Eye ‘Til I Die
Yves Saint Laurent Fusion Ink Foundation in B10
Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Blush in Ethereal Glow {Nordstrom or Sephora}
Wayne Goss Brush 11 (you need this!!) {Beautylish}
Charlotte Tilbury Color Chameleon Color Morphing Eyeshadow Pencil in Amber Haze {Nordstrom}
By Terry Terrybly Growth Booster mascara in Black Parti-Pris {Beautylish or Beauty.com}
Chanel Le Volume de Chanel mascara in black {Chanel or Nordstrom}
Clinique Bottom Lash mascara in black {Nordstrom or Sephora}
Charlotte Tilbury Rock ‘n’ Kohl pencil in Eye Cheat {Nordstrom or Beautylish}
Charlotte Tilbury’s Brow Lift in Grace K {Nordstrom}
Real Techniques Domed Shadow Brush + Deluxe Crease Brush
Rimmel Exaggerate Lip Liner in Eastend Snob {Amazon}
Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupté lipstick in 1 Nude Beige {Nordstrom}
Tip: synthetic brushes are great for blending cream or pencil eyeshadows: soft, durable, and easy to clean.
Makeup Goal: Feeling cheeky
Yves Saint Laurent Fusion Ink Foundation in B10
By Terry Touche Veloutée Highlighting Concealer
Urban Decay Naked Flushed in Native {Nordstrom or Sephora}
M·A·C’s Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Painterly {Nordstrom}
Wayne Goss Brush 02 {Beautylish}
Charlotte Tilbury Rock ‘n’ Kohl pencil in Elizabeth Violet {Nordstrom or Beautylish}
Charlotte Tilbury Lip Lustre in Portobello Girl {Nordstrom or Beautylish}
Yves Saint Laurent Volume Effet Faux Cils Mascara in 4 Fascinating Violet {Nordstrom}
Tip: this Naked palette is super, super pigmented {which means it will last a long time.}
Use a light hand!
Makeup Goal: Golden Goddess
Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow {Nordstrom or Beautylish}
Colour Pop Cosmetics eye shadows in Game Face + Get Lucky
Nars blush in Sex Appeal {Nordstrom or Sephora}
Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupté Sheer Candy Gloss Lip Balm in 05 Mouthwatering Berry {Nordstrom}
Tip: lip balms are a great way to experiment with darker colors in a glossy, less intimidating finish.
Makeup Goal: Fresh, glowing skin + pop of Orange
Clinique Age Defense BB Cream {mine’s from Japan, and I adore the color! U.S. versions available at Nordstrom or Sephora}
Clé de Peau Beauté concealer in Ivory {Nordstrom, Saks, or Barneys}
By Terry Touche Veloutée Highlighting Concealer
By Terry Terrybly Growth Booster mascara in Mystic Orchid {Beautylish or Beauty.com}
By Terry Cellularose Blush Glace in Rose Melba {SpaceNK}
Anastasia Beverly Hills Tinted Brow Gel in Blonde {Nordstrom or Ulta}
Revlon Moon Drops Creme Lipstick in 710 Orange Flip {Walgreens or drugstore.com}
Tip: this is the prettiest orange lipstick I’ve tried. I love the satin finish and you can use it as a stain by gently pressing it on your lips. Plus it’s under $10 {and on sale at drugstore.com}!
Makeup Goal: Luminous skin + soft smoky eye
Chanel Le Blanc Light Revealing Brightening Makeup Base
Yves Saint Laurent Youth Liberator Serum Foundation in B10
{Nordstrom – on sale! – or Neiman Marcus}
By Terry Touche Veloutée Highlighting Concealer
By Terry Hyaluronic Hydra-powder {Barney’s or Beautylish}
Wayne Goss Holiday Brush {Beautylish}
By Terry Terrybly Growth Booster mascara in Black Parti-Pris
Clinique Bottom Lash mascara in black
Benefit Hervana {Macy’s or Sephora}
Real Techniques Domed Shadow Brush
Eyeko Me + My Shadow liner in taupe {Anthropologie or Nordstrom}
Anastasia Perfect Brow Pencil in taupe {Nordstrom or Sephora}
Fresh Sugar Passion lip treatment {Nordstrom or Sephora}
Tip: if you have dry skin, this By Terry powder is amazing. It’s the only powder I can use without my face looking dry and flaky. And the Wayne Goss Holiday Brush is simply brilliant for loose or pressed powder.
Are you a fellow makeup lover? I’d love to hear some of your tips and tricks! As always, thanks for stopping by!
xoxo,
Jenn
PS – portraits by Nathan French Photography
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