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Writing this article takes me back to my middle school YouTube binge-watching days: obsessed with Manny MUA, Patrick Star, Nikki Tutorials, you name it. If it was a makeup account, I was on it. Over the years, however, my interests in makeup have shifted to whatever is fast, because of college life, but also natural. I like to call this makeup routine my “everyday” routine— naturally glam. 

  1. Moisturizer: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel
  1. Primer: Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Matte Rescue 
  1. Foundation: Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen Foundation (I use color 25 Ocean Park— Medium with warm undertones)
  1. Concealer: NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer (Macadamia M1.5— Medium with warm undertones)
  1. Blush: Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush (Happy— Dewy cool pink) 
  1. Setting Powder: Covergirl  Professional Loose Powder (Translucent Medium)
  1. Bronzer: Nars Bronzer Powder Laguna) or Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Bronzer
  1. Highlighter: Smashbox X BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector™ Pressed Highlighter (Champagne Pop) or the Morphe 8M Medium Vibes Face Palette
  1. Eyeshadow: I use bronzer for the crease and the ivory color from the Morphe 8M Medium Vibes Face Palette for the center of my eyelid.
  1. Eyeliner: Sephora Collection 12-Hour Contour Pencil Eyeliner
  1. Mascara: Sephora Collection LashCraft Big Volume Volumizing Mascara and LashCraft Eyelash Primer (trust me on this one !! the best combination I’ve tried… and I’ve tried MANY)
  1. Eyebrows: I just brush them out with a spoolie :)
  1. Setting Spray: e.l.f cosmetics Stay All Night Micro-Fine Setting Mist or Urban Decay All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray 
  1. Lips: Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm (Magnolia) or NARS Afterglow Lip Balm – Laguna Collection

This routine takes me about thirty minutes if I take my time, but I’ve managed to get it down to ten if I intentionally speed it up. Even if you don’t try the whole thing, I hope you can get some product recommendations and maybe some little changes to your makeup routine!

Hi! My name is Valentina Avellaneda and I'm a sophomore social work major from Houston, TX. I went to a performing and visual arts high school, where I found my passion for creative writing (including poetry, creative nonfiction, journalism, etc.) I have pieces published on the Interlochen Review, Teen Ink Magazine and the New York Times. In my free time, I like to spend time with my cat, Cookie, practice hot yoga and try matcha lattes with my friends!