Thursday, December 18, 2014

Natural Everyday Makeup

Hello Lovelies!

I told you all quite a while ago that I never really wear makeup on a daily basis.  But when I do wear makeup it is quite minimal and I like it to last.  For the most part I consistently wear the same looks and simply switch up the lip colors and sometimes blush color.

A lot of my products are hypoallergenic because of my extremely sensitive skin.  I do have trouble finding new products that not only suit my skin but also don't make it swell and burn.  If you have sensitive skin like mine, these are some of the best drug store products available.  I use a lot of Almay because they are inexpensive and are one of the few brands that don't upset my skin.

Quick history on my skin, I have very dry, sensitive skin that reacts very poorly with many products.  A lot of people get pimples as an allergic reaction, but most of my mine are swelling of the skin, redness, a burning sensation, and small bumps.  I also have eczema on my face and arms, for a long time the eczema actually caused my skin to lose pigmentation mostly on the center of my face. So, with that  in mind, here is my makeup routine.

Step #1: Moisturizer
I use a moisturizer from my dermatologist called the Eau Thermale Avène Crème émolliente, used to treat my eczema.  Before I used a Cetaphil facial moisturizer or an Aveeno one and I really liked both of those products. It is super important to apply moisturizer on a daily basis, if you want to also apply sunscreen at this time if your makeup has no sun protection.


Step #2:  Concealer
Once the moisturizer has set I apply two different concealers.  Underneath my eyes I use the infamous Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Circle Eraser in Light.  It is a bit pale for my skin, but I used this when my skin was discolored from my eczema and I don't believe in wasting product, so I continue to use it. For pimples, red spots, and other imperfections I use the Almay Clear Complexion Concealer in Light.  Again, it is a bit too pale, but I really love this concealer for blemishes, it works wonders,


Step #3: Powder
This is one step that is constantly changing, at least for me.  I have recently been using the Almay Wake Up Hydrating Makeup in Naked.  Using this powder has really helped set my makeup without making me look cakey and it really helps give me an even complexion, I have been enjoying this powder a lot.


If you have acne prone skin I suggest a powder that is made for acne prone skin as to not make your skin act up.

Step #4: Blush
Blush is one of my favorite products because I don't have color on my skin naturally unless I am doing exercise.  I have several loves at the moment.  My all time favorite blush that has never affected my skin has to be the Almay Smart Shade Blush in Berry.  I also have been liking a product that I got as a gift it is the L'Oreal Visible Lift Blush in Peach Gold Lift.


Step #5: Eyes
Recently my love has been natural, barely there eye makeup.  My favorite drugstore quads have to be from CoverGirl.  I use the Eye Enhancers Quad in Shrly Nud.  On my lid I use my concealer as a base.  For the lid I use the color Seashell.  On my crease I use the color Camel Suede.  Finally I use Smooth Taupe in the inner corner of my lid.

As a highlight I use the E.L.F. Studio Eyeliner and Shadow Stick Duo in Pearl/Glow.  For mascara I use the CoverGirl Lash Blast Fusion in Brown and I curl them with a regular eyelash curler.  (I am looking for both a new mascara and eyelash curler, any suggestions?)


Step #6: Lips
I change my lip color on a constant basis because I have a lot of lip products {from since I was in the second grade basically}.  My favorite inexpensive lip products are from E.L.F.  I love their Hypershine Gloss and Essential Luscious Liquid Lipstick.


I use an  EcoTools brush set to do all my makeup.  But I do plan on getting some new brushes soon to play around with!

Let me know in the comments below what some of your favorite products are!

Have a wonderful day!

xoxo, Ana