Everyday makeup essentials

There is so much makeup out there on the market that sometimes it can be overwhelming when trying to find products that actually work, especially for you. In today's post, I am sharing my everyday makeup essentials.

Before I start I want to mention my skin type so you all know what might be best for you if you have similar skin. My skin is more on the oily side, with some dry spots around my nose. I also have acne prone skin and have suffered from cystic acne over the years. I have finally got that under control (it was a struggle)... Now let's get into it!

FACE

Depending on how long I will be wearing makeup, and what type of look I am going for, I will use a primer. I use the Nyx Studio Perfect Primer. This primer is a clear silicone based formula which goes on smoothly and I feel like it helps my makeup last longer. For foundation, my holy grail is the Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation in the shade '128 Warm Nude'. It blends so well and gives such a smooth look. This foundation is great for everyday use and is buildable if you want a heavier coverage. Although it is not full coverage, it still covers a lot in my opinion. I also love how they make the matte and dewy version so it fits different skin types. I also use the Maybelline Fit Me Concealer and I am in the shade '20 Sand'. I love this concealer for blemishes, under my eyes, and for cleaning up my eyebrows. I have seen many reviews stating that this concealer is comparable to the Tarte Shape Tape concealer. To set my foundation and concealer, I use the Maybelline Fit Me Loose Finishing Powder in the shade '10 Fair Light' (can you tell that I like Maybelline products?). I wish that they offered a translucent color because I am not a fan of having to pick out a powder to match my shade because I use it more for setting my foundation and concealer. I love how it is a loose powder and it does not leave my makeup looking cakey. I have been using the Makeup Revolution Bronzer in the shade 'Ultra Bronze'. Makeup Revolution has really great quality products at an affordable price! I like to add a bit of blush on my cheeks as well, and for this, I use the NYX Powder Blush in the color 'Cinnamon'. They actually do not make this shade anymore but the shade 'Summer' is the most similar color. Lastly, highlight. Can't forget that highlight girl! I am obsessed with the Colourpop Super Shock Highlighter Flexitarian. It is so pigmented and looks great with any look. When I am done with all of my makeup, I set my face with the Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray or the Mario Badescu Facial Spray.

EYES

On daily basis, I stick to just mascara and maybe some eyeliner. I will only wear eyeshadow if I am going out on the weekends or going to an event where I need to put some more effort into my makeup. If you would like to see a post on my favorite eyeshadow palettes I would love to do that! Just leave a comment down below if you are interested. My all-time favorite mascaras are the Maybelline Volum' Express The Falsies Mascara and the L'Oreal Telescopic Carbon Black Mascara. I have been using the L'Oreal Telescopic mascara for a few months now because I had been using the Falsies mascara since I was in 9th grade, and I am now 22 years old. It was definitely time for a change! Whenever I wear eyeliner, I alternate between two depending on if I want a pop of color or not. If I want just a simple black liquid eyeliner I use the E.L.F. Cosmetics Waterproof Eyeliner Pen, and it's only $2!! What a steal! My eyelids get really oily, especially during the summer, and this eyeliner works great for me. If I want a pop of color, I usually use a purple liquid eyeliner because it goes well with my brown eyes. The one that I have been loving is another inexpensive eyeliner, and that is the Wet n' Wild Megaliner Liquid Eyeliner in the color Electric Purple. This eyeliner is only $2.99! They have other shades to choose from so definitely try one out. For eyebrows, I have recently been using the NYX Tame & Frame Tinted Brow Pomade in the color 'Espresso'. It is such a great product if you love feeling in your eyebrows and want them to last all day. After I fill in my eyebrows I use the NYX Proof It Waterproof Eyeshadow Primer, which helps keep my eyebrow hairs stay in place. My mom actually used this product and let me try it and I fell in love with it. I hate when I get those random hairs hanging down, it just throws off my eyebrows.

LIPS

For lips I normally use chapstick or a pink tinted lip color. For chapstick, I use the Burt's Bees Lip Balm in 'Beeswax' or the Blistex Medicated Lip Balm. If I want a tint of color, I will use the Colourpop Ultra Matte Lip Liquid Lipstick in 'Sunday', or the NYX Butter Gloss in the color 'Strawberry Parfait'. I love these shades because they add a tint of color to your look without being too bold.