My Everyday/Back to School Make-up

My first blog post around May was my everyday make-up routine. This is my updated routine! I've collected a few more items and switched off some products, so here's an update! 

When I finish throwing on my desired outfit, I go to my vanity and put on my Aveeno lotion. The first step is to always put on any moisturizer, it's a must! No one wants a dry patch of skin when they put on make-up. 

For the summer I purchased Urban Decay's Naked Foundation. The formula is a very liquidity consistency,which helps the foundation glide on and absorb right into the skin. The more you blend, the more it won't look blotchy. Blending is key for foundation. Remember to bring it down to the neck and jawline for a more natural look. I love how UD's Naked Foundation has a great variety of shades! If you don't know your color, there's a new electronic device in Sephora that'll tell you! So don't stress! 

Next up is the eyeshadow primer. Urban Decay's Eyeshadow Primer Potion is one of their world know products. I've been using up the mini travel size one that came with the Naked Palette. A little goes a long way. UD has different shades of the Primer Potions including a more nude color and shimmery gold/pink colors. It really helps bring out the colors of your eyeshadow. Eyeshadow primers also ensures that the eyeshadow won't fade throughout the day. Another fantastic primer is the Too Faced Shadow Insurance. 

After the eyeshadow primer is nicely blended, I choose my eyeshadow colors from the Naked One and Basics Palette. 

I always like to choose different colors but go for a similar look by always throwing on a darker color in the outer end/crease of the eyelid. 

I put on a lighter color all over the lid with the UD brush that came with the palette and go in with the darker shade using a fluffy angle brush from Clinque, blending it all out. 

I've repurchased the Kat Von D Tattoo Liquid Eyeliner twice and it's still my favorite. The writing is all faded because I use it daily. I love eye products that are waterproof including this liner. It stays on all day and does NOT crust at all. Lately I've just been using the eyeliner to create a thin line starting from my inner corners and slowly making it thicker towards the end. I usually wing it out, but to save time I've been stuck to a more simple look. 

I use the Double Wear Eye Pencil on my top water line and on my bottom water line(only halfway) to define my eyes a bit more. I also use this to make my lashes fuller by coloring it near my lashes.

My lash combo for the moment is Maybelline's Waterproof Falsies Mascara and Benefit's They're Real! Mascara. 

I love the Falsies because it lengthens my lashes.

The they're Real! Mascara really thickens my lashes, creating a lot volume to them. This lash combo really does wonders to my limp lashes. My lashes are very short and sparse. With these mascaras, it creates an illusion of longer and thicker lashes. 

I've also been recently into drawing on my brows and now I think it's a necessity in any make-up routine. I use this korean eyebrow pencil duo, but you can use anything! This specific duo has a spooly on one end and the brow color on the other end. I simply color in the sparse areas in my brows and draw a more defined arc. 

People usually use concealers right after their foundation, but I like using it after I finish my eyes. Incase of any mascara mistakes or eyeshadow fall out, I put on my concealer in the end. My friend gifted me Benefit's Fake Up Concealer, which has a rim of vitamin E/apple seed to hide dark circles It also moisturizes, giving a smooth finish look. According to Sephora's page, apparently it's proven to keep skin hydrated for six hours and won't crease, cake, or settle. I recommend this amazing concealer. 

I actually have to buy a new translucent powder or setting powder, but for now I've been using my Physician's Formula Bronze Booster. Since it's darker than my skin color I grab my e.l.f Powder Brush and lightly slide in on my face. Then I use the same brush and with a more heavier hand I put the bronzer on the hollow of my cheeks, bringing it up to my temples. 

After my powder is on, I grab my Benfits's Watt's Up Highlighter I got from my Sephora B-Day Gift and glide it on my cheekbones and browbone. Make sure you blend the highlighter or you'll have a blotch of sparkles on your face and that's not pretty. 

For lips/blush, I use my mini Benetint. Three drops of Benetint on each of my cheeks then blend with my fingers. It leaves a real natural tint of red on my cheeks.  If I don't use Benetint for my blush, I use any powder blush with my e.l.f Complexion Brush. Benetint is very versatile because not only is it a cheek stain, but also a lip stain. I put it on my lips for a rosy lip color that won't fade. 

TA DA! This is my completed everyday/back to school make-up look! It takes me about 20-30 minutes if I really take my time. If I'm in a rush I can do it in about 10-15 minutes.