I must put out a disclaimer, however because not all of these items are in my makeup bag. But, they are in my lineup on a daily basis. These are my "can't live without" products and if any are missing, it throws off my whole routine.
First up: Skincare! I preach it and I practice it!
- Cellular Laboratories De-Aging Facial Cleanser - lightly foaming, fresh, light scent with all kinds of scientific-but-natural de-aging ingredients. Buy here!
- Skintelligence Daily Moisture Enhancer- very basic, but wonderful moisturizer that is great for my skin that is prone to dryness. Scented with Chamomile and Lavender...Who couldn't love that? Shop it here...
- La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Face SPF 60- its so silky and smooth and provides amazing sun protection without making your foundation go on cakey. I LOVE this product and have yet to find one that out-performs it. Buy here ...
- Motives Fillable Mineral Brush with Custom Blended Mineral Powder Foundation- I am in love with this power duo this summer! It's so quick and easy and beats the shine while giving nice, natural coverage. Easy to just throw in the Louie (ok, diaper bag- a girl can dream, right?!) and go!
- Custom Blush- I like a color that's in between a coral and a bubble gum pink- I could make up a name but it would probably sound like a crayola color and wouldn't give the right image...Blush...covered! We do have a new creme blush that I cannot wait to try! It's going to be great for the winter when I have dry cheeks- will instantly give a dewy glow!
- Lip gloss- I have to say, I am not all that brand-loyal when it comes to this. Lip gloss is fun and I love trying new products. I do like the Neutrogena one pictured- it's actually a treatment and gloss in one and has SPF 20 which I like. I love my Motives lip shine in Candlelight and Sugar & Spice. I also use a Burts Bees stained Lip-Balm, too!
- Starting with my favorite- the Gel Liner in Little Black Dress! I LOVE this...it's practically waterproof but doesn't adhere to yours skin forever like some waterproof eye products can- it's fool-proof, doesn't run, easy to apply and comes in a few really nice colors to spice things up. I mentioned our gel liner before as a must for creating the perfect smokey eye...
- Angled Liner Brush- MUST, MUST, HAVE!
- Creme Shadow in Brown Sugar...I like it because its neutral enough but when the light catches it, WOW! Lovely flecks of color that look great with any eye color. Easy to apply- with a concealer brush or with your finger- can't beat it!
- Motives Lustrafy Mascara- Best Mascara. period. And I've tried 'em all. Lasts forever, thickens and lengthens and defines, and lasts a long time. Not sure why, but you'll hate it the first week and then it will become a full-blown love affair! :)
And a few other must-haves for me....extra-sharp Tweezerman tweezers, Purell to keep it sanitary, JB Watkins hand creme in Green Tea, a durable nail file, small altoids (I find these keep me from being too rough with my skin....it channels the energy while I am concentrating and I can apply everything a little less rigidly...) and some things I didn't picture- eyelash curler, DKNY Pure perfume, and brow kit to comb & fill in my brows.
And now, you'll see how these few items can transform a face!
Before (eek!)
AFTER:
Much better :) That's it folks! That's all it takes on a daily basis to give you a polished, healthly glow. I do this routine in about 5 minutes every single day and not only do I look better, but I walk taller, too!
Be well and be confident! :)
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