What’s in my Makeup Bag: Everyday Makeup

Happy Tuesday friends and welcome to my first post of 2019! I have gotten several questions about my makeup and thought it would be good to share! I am definitely not a beauty or makeup expert just sharing items that I love and use! I have separated by categories, “Everyday” and “Extra”. Items on “Everyday” are items that I definitely use every day (work, etc) and “Extra” are items I use when I want to add a little extra oomph to my look.

Everyday:

I have been using the Anastasia Dipbrow Pomade for a couple of years now and I really like it. A little definitely goes a long way! I literally use this product everyday and this little container lasts! It did take me a little while to get it right on the brow look I like. I use color Medium Brown and apply with either the #7B or #12 Anastasia brushes. Tip: keep top on pomade when in use to keep from drying.

I have been using this MAC Studio Finish Concealer forever! I don’t even remember when I started using it–that’s how long it has been! I mainly use this to clean up / shape my brows after I apply the brow pomade. I like the clean look it gives my brows. I also use it to cover up any little blemish or redness. I use color NC30.

I actually just started using the Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara this summer and I wasn’t sure about it at first. When I first got it and used it I was a little disappointed because it did smudge a bit (bottom). I wasn’t sure if it was the way I applied or the mascara itself–plus I have long bottom lashes. I always wear waterproof mascaras because I curl my lashes and waterproof mascara usually hold the curl. Waterproof mascaras are my preference and I have no issue removing with makeup removing wipes. I am now on my second tube, I do like it but every so often I do have a smudge issue.

Curled lashes is a MUST for me and the MAC Full Lash Curler is my favorite! I have tried others in the past where it ends up not curling the ends on either side or the rubber insert is too soft and doesn’t really curl. This one gets the job done and I have been buying this curler for years! It comes with an extra insert. There’s just something about curled lashes—gives the sense of big bright beautiful eyes!

Again, I have been using the NYX HD Foundation for years. I have tried others in the past like Lancome, Makeup Forever, MAC, etc. This one is pretty affordable and I like they way it looks. I don’t like the dry cake-y look and this one does not do that. I like a kinda dewey look, not oily and not dry, but just right. I will have to be on the hunt for a new foundation since I believe they are going to be discontinuing this foundation but they do still sell it on the NYX website. I did order a couple a few months ago to have some in stock! I use shade HDF106 Natural Beige.

I use this NYX Matte Bronzer for contouring. I know, you may be thinking why is this under everyday?! I like it because it helps give a little more definition to your face! For everyday, I apply it like I normally would contouring but then I blend it in with my beauty blender to blend it in with my foundation–that’s it. Just a quick application and blend and boom, all done! I use shade MBB05 Deep Tan. I do use another product to give it the extra oomph that I will list under “Extra”.

I have been using Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush for a couple of years now and I really like it. I have tried several shades and the one I am currently using is Peaceful. A little goes a long way in this shade. This blush definitely lasts all day!

This is another NYX product I have been using for years. I just dab a little NYX Powder Foundation once I’m done with my foundation, contouring, blush, etc. I just enough to kinda set, not cake on. The shade I use is SMP06 Medium Beige.

I use to wear this all the time to work. It’s super inexpensive and not drying. I have several shades of the NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream but the shade I like and wear the most is Stockholm. This is a good one to just wear everyday or on the weekends and not worry about using it all up since it’s so affordable.

This Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lipcolor is another affordable lippie I like to wear. I actually just started wearing this last year. When I first bought it and tried it on I was waiting for it to “dry” since I was used to matte drying and being matte. Well this one does not do that–it’s kind of a little glossy without it being sticky. Once the “gloss” wears off from eating, drinking or just wearing through out the day then it looks like a matte lip color. I guess it’s more of a lip stain? Don’t know but I do like it because there is still color on your lips. The shade I wear is Embrace.

Now, this lippie I bought in October on my trip to Chicago. I wore it there and literally just started wearing it again this month, finally! I really loved the color when I purchased it and I am still really loving how it looks! I pretty much have been wearing this Anastasia Matte Lipstick everyday lately. It can last all day depending on what you eat. The shade I wear is Sedona, which is a pale terracotta.

I have only tried two other brand setting spays and I wanted to try this Urban Decay All Nighter after my friend Maritza recommended it. I like it compared to the other two I have used but still not 100% on it. They have another one called De-Slick Oil-Control that I am definitely going to try to see if there is a difference.

Extra days:

I don’t normally wear eyeshadow everyday but when I do I wear several colors from a MAC eyeshadow set my sister in law gifted me. I believe it’s from the Ellie Goulding collab. There are four colors but I was only able to find the Saddle shade on the MAC site. The other two colors are not listed online. One is like an orange-y pinkish color (you my everything) and the other is a dark brown shimmery color (hanging on). There’s also another shimmery beige that I don’t really use (starry eyed). Another eyeshadow I use is one of NYX Hot Singles Eyeshadow in the shade HS36 Lace Dentelle.

Now this is my FAVORITE liquid eyeliner! I have tried others in the past but they were no good–they would smudge on the top of my lid, etc. This Stila Stay All Day Eyeliner does not do that at all! Definitely my favorite eyeliner EVER and I highly recommend! I wear the Intense Black color.

So after hearing everyone talk about how great this Tarte Shape Tape concealer was I finally bought it to see what all the fuss was about. I’ve been using it for about 5 months and I really do like it. A little definitely goes a long way! If you put too much on you will definitely have a cake-y dry look. I wear shade light medium.

Last on my list is the Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Highlighter. I like to wear this every now and then to work and definitely when I am going out. Love to add some glow to my look! I wear this in shade Exposed–a nude highlight.

I definitely have more make up but this is just what I normally wear everyday. I am no beauty expert, I have just learned what products I like by trying them and playing around with makeup throughout the years. Do you use any of the same products? What are your everyday makeup products? I want to know! Share with me in the comments below!

xoxo,

Raquel

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