I realized I have been spending way too much money on makeup that does not last. At first, I thought it was my primer or my finishing spray. I took away both products and still couldn’t figure out why my makeup couldn’t last. I was spending way too much money on “popular” products that I decided to switch it up a little. I also realized that I wasn’t buying the right drugstore products. I have found a quick an easy makeup routine that helps you save time and money!
- Brows
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Arches & Halos Angled Brow Shading Pencil & Maybelline Tattoo Studio Brow Pomade
Eyebrows are my absolute favorite thing to do because I feel that is the first thing people look at other than your smile. Whichever you prefer, pencil or pomade, I have found the best drug store brands.
- Conceal your brows
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L. A. Girl PRO.Conceal
After I have finished with my eyebrows, I take this concealer and outline my brows to get the perfect shape. This step will make you do your eyebrows much longer at first because it takes a while getting used to, but it’s worth it. It gives you the perfect shape that you can’t get by just filling in your brows.
- Foundation
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Maybelline Fit me Matte Poreless liquid foundation
Now that I have done my brows, I use my Fit Me liquid foundation for a full coverage over my eyebrow concealer and any other blemishes on my skin.
Maybelline Fit me Matte Poreless pressed powder
Even though the liquid foundation is a full coverage, I like to put a powder on top of it to give it a more natural look. You can apply this with the sponge it gives you or your own brush.
- Set & Contour
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Maybelline Age Rewind concealer
If i’m really feeling it, I move on to my contouring. I apply this to under my eyes, my nose, forehead, and my chin. One thing I don’t like about the concealer is that it is hard to open. But once you have it opened, it gives a full coverage and lasts a long time.
Beauty Blender
I know this is technically not a “drug store” product but you can still purchase it there. I use this after I conceal on all four spots of my face.
Airspun Loose Face Powder (translucent powder)
Next, I get another wet beauty blender and apply translucent powder that I can only find in Walmart. I also apply this on top of the four places I concealed on my face.
Contour
When I contour, it honestly depends on my day. I have only found one decent drugstore contour that actually works other than my Anastasia Contour Stick.
- Blush
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Maybelline Fit me Berry Baie Blush
I just got into using blush because I couldn’t find one that looks right on my skin tone until I found, of course, the Maybelline one. I apply this on my cheeks and into my contour.
- Highlight
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Milani Glowing/Rayonnante Strobelight Instant Glow Powder
We all want that natural glow and I have found the best drugstore highlight that will never make you want to switch highlights again. I align it on above my contour, the rim of my nose, and under my brow.
- Eyes
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NYX Professional Ultimate Shadow
If we’re being honest, I absolutely hate doing my eyeshadow. Even though people say I do a good job of doing it, it is my least favorite. If I am doing an everyday makeup look I more than likely won’t put on eyeshadow, let alone contour my face. But If I am really feeling myself, I will use any of my NYX Professional Ultimate Shadow palettes.
Maybelline Great Lash Mascara / Ardell lashes
Finally, my eyelashes! If I do my eyeshadow, there’s a 9/10 chance that I will be putting on my Ardell lashes ‘wispies’. But If I am going for a more natural look, I will be using my Maybelline mascara.
Remember Collegiates, practice makes perfect. I hope you will consider trying my everyday makeup routine, because it works wonders! See you soon, xoxo.