Im an avid everything-but-eyeshadow lover, except im trying to get into that too!
My staples:
Concealer: I have incredibly dark under eyes, due to genetics, to the point where I was finding I needed to reapply concealer throughout my day and it was such a hassle. I have tried, honestly, maybe 50 types of concealers. My absolute favorite concealer that leaves me happy with a one time application is by "Make up forever" by sephora, it requires the tiniest amount for the best coverage, and isnt even too heavy. I also love and use Kat von D's Lock-it Tattoo foundation ontop of the cover up under my eyes, since the color precision is awesome! She has so many varieties.
Mascara: Affordable and one of my favorites: L'Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black, it competes with the higher end ones for me. Pricier, but also amazing:Shiseido Perfect Mascara Defining Volume. Super good! I love that it doesnt clump at all. Another amazing: YSL Volume Effect Faux Cils. As soon as I get the money, I'm going for that one.
Bronzer: On the hunt to finding the best one at the moment. I've been doing a lot of research as funny as it sounds.. I want a golden with a bit of shimmer and I have yet to try a bunch.
I think those are my staples. Anything else would be for a fancier night out!
Last edited by luckystreak; 12-29-2014 at 12:30 PM.
Makeup is what I spend all of my paychecks on! I just got Mac's Velvet Teddy in the mail, and I'm so excited to try it out! I've been using their Fluidline liquid eyeliner which I love because I can get a precise wing, but it clumps in my lashes, is hard to remove, and dries up super quickly. I repurchased it sometime around October, and it's already dried up. I need to buy a new one, but I'm still broke from Christmas.
My top three drug store loves are: Hard Candy So Baked Bronzer in Tiki (I use this as a highlighter on my cheekbones and cupid's bow); ELF eye shadow palettes; and my Sonia Kashuk foundation brush.
My top three high end loves are: The Urban Decay Naked Palette; my Mac Pro Longwear foundation (which is the only foundation that doesn't cake on my face); and for the last one I couldn't decide between my Urban Decay baked bronzer, my Too Faced Sweethearts blush in Candy Glow, or my Nars blush in Orgasm.
Last edited by Manderscommanders; 12-30-2014 at 06:50 PM.
My all time favorite is Urban Decay Basics palette. I do everything with it; contouring, highlighting, eyeliner and colour, plus it's easy to carry around.
I hardly wear foundation, more like BB-cream (Etude House's my favourite) if I ever need full coverage. I find it gives a very natural dewy and fresh looking finish. Can't go without the good old Maybelline concealer though.
Bronzer: On the hunt to finding the best one at the moment. I've been doing a lot of research as funny as it sounds.. I want a golden with a bit of shimmer and I have yet to try a bunch.
I think those are my staples. Anything else would be for a fancier night out!
The too-faced "chocolate soleil" bronzer is one of my all-time faves (but it's matte). Another really good one that I think works for all skin-tones is the ever popular, Nars "Laguna." It has a little shimmer and just looks so nice.
As for myself, I'm a huuuuuge make-up junkie. Admittedly, I can't leave the house without foundation, concealer, bronzer, blush, mascara, and eyeliner. I know that sounds like a lot, but it honestly only takes me like <10 minutes to do!
Top drugstore loves:
- Revlon Colorburst Balm (I carry 2 of these at all times - amazing!!)
- Revlon ColorStay Foundation (An amazing low-cost alternative to MAC's studio fix fluid!)
Top three high-end:
- Nars blushes/bronzers
- MAC Penultimate jumbo eyeliner
- Urban Decay Naked Palette
