“Every once in a while, a girl has to indulge herself.”-Carrie Bradshaw
Beauty & The Beast is my favorite Disney movie of all time. Belle’s hair is so pretty, and her skin is flawless. I wonder what kind of makeup she uses…?
We all know that I have a slight obsession with shoes (I have purchased 6 pair in the last 2 weeks, see my latest post under the Obsessions tab), but in recent months I’ve become just as attracted to makeup! I had never lived anywhere near a Sephora before moving to Atlanta, but I now believe it to be the holy hub of beauty products! I haven’t totally abandoned Target makeup aisles, but I have some marvelous product fascinations I just can’t live without.
First and foremost, I believe face primer to be the most under-used beauty product in the world. Okay, maybe not the world, but you know what I mean. I have tried a couple of primers from different lines, but actually tend to favor the Sephora Collection “Tricks of the Trade” Perfection Primer. I know people swear by the Smashbox Photo Finish, but that just doesn’t do the job for me.
I have to thank my dear friend Jamie for introducing me to Clinique Airbrush Concealer, without which my most hideous imperfections would be evident to everyone. I had not used Clinique products since middle school and have honestly not stopped by their counters in the department stores in years. However, this little doozy of a product completely wipes away all proof of my blemishes. Topped with a dab or two of Bare Essentials Fairly Light Foundation applied with a concealer brush, this is my savior most days of the year. The two combined are sure to hide any of my faults.
I try to keep my makeup minimalistic (shown above), as I am not fond of the caked on look. But, I do have a few steps involved in getting ready. My every day work look starts with a smear of primer followed by a layer of tinted highlighter to even out my skin tone. Then I apply my favorite concealer combo. Next comes the Bare Essentials Medium Beige Original Foundation and a wisp of bronzer and pink blush. I finish with liner applied to the top lid only, curling the lashes and two coats of mascara. I swear by the Revlon Color Stay eyeliner because it glides on so smoothly, and currently I am using Maybelline’s Falsies mascara. My mascara choice changes frequently, but I usually stick to the cheap stuff, as my budget doesn’t love YSL as much as I do.
When I am getting ready to go out, there are only two differences. Instead of highlighter, I use liquid foundation to create a more finished and airbrushed look. I also apply eyeliner to the bottom lid. That’s it. Simple enough right?
I’m still on a money saving mission, but there are just some corners I’m not willing to cut when it comes to my makeup.
Love, love, love that you began this post with my favorite Disney Princess, Belle! I liked to believe as a child that we shared a special bond due to our natural brunett roots. :) As for make-up, likewise I have recently developed a huge obsession! Right now my kick is eye make-up. It's so much fun to add a splash of blue, green, orange,... & I've been highlighting the corners with this Ulta brand eye brightener. Justin has said, "You sometimes look like a clown with that green stuff on your eyes." But it doesn't dampen my spirits or lessen my desire for illusive, celebrity style, loud eye make-up!
ReplyDeleteAnd Kelli, the more of your posts I read.. the more I realize we are sooo much alike! I can admit I use the "cheaper" make-ups & I'm not ashamed. Right now I am in love with the Cover Girl Tropical Fusion eyeshadow pack - and I've seriously been eyeing the Dazzling Metallics too! Not to mention that Maybelline's Falsies mascara you use, A-mazing! I think for $5 it's a steal. :)