When it comes to my makeup routine, I'm a quick and easy girl. I don't like to spend a ton of time layering and blending, and if I'm being honest, I'm really not good at it.....That being said, my favorite product is concealer. I have way too many on hand. Certain kinds for certain circumstances, depending on how made up I'm getting that day. And sometimes I just choose one based on my mood. Of course if you read this blog you know I'm a budget girl, so just about everything on this list is from the drugstore. There are a couple of concealers that are a little more high end that I absolutely LOVE, however I didn't include them in this post. We're sticking with drugstore brands today! I'm apparently quite the NYX and Maybelline loyalist. I didn't realize it until I actually started linking to all these products, but these seem to be go-to brands for me.
My newest discoveries on this list are the NYX pots. I've got 2 different ones included, and they are both equally effective. The full coverage concealer is a little thicker, and doesn't apply QUITE as well as the other one, which is made with Aztec clay and coconut oil. It goes on like a dream and blends really well. I use Fair in both of these.
The Maybelline Dream Lumi concealer is a great one for highlighting, and goes on really easily. I keep this one in my purse for touch-ups throughout the day. From what I hear it is a great affordable alternative to the YSL Touche Eclat. My absolute favorite out of all of these concealers, the one I use practically every day, is the Maybelline Age Rewind. I actually have it in 2 different colors, Light, and the Brightener, and I use them both as part of my routine. The squishy applicator makes it so easy to apply, and as I said, I'm all about speed and ease of use. I HIGHLY recommend this one. You definitely don't have to be makeup skilled to use it.
Just saw your post Summer and I'm a makeup junkie. Always looking for good products! I haven't found a drugstore concealer that I like - that will stay all day. I've got 4 or 5 in my makeup kit that I just don't use because they end up looking cakey on my oily skin halfway through the day. I know this is on drugstore brands, but I'm loving the Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-hour waterproof concealer. Great for under my eyes and comes in a nice "stick" form that I can throw in my purse if I need to. It's $23 (which is expensive to me, especially for a concealer), but that's actually less than the 5 other concealers I bought that I don't use. I'll talk makeup all day long. :) Just curious what else you might be using. Love the makeup posts!
ReplyDeleteI have actually heard great things about the Tarte concealer- I'll have to try it! My other favorite is Benefit Erase Paste. I've used that one for years! Got any other suggestions? I'm so addicted to makeup....I just wish I was better at it! :)
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I also use the Sephora brand "bright future" concealer although you do need to set it with a finishing powder or it doesn't last all day. I still like the Tarte concealer the most, it looks the best with the foundation I use - Too Faced Born This Way Foundation. That's everything I know about concealers. I know everything you could possibly want to know about eye shadow palettes - my favorite thing to buy. :) I also follow some super cool makeup artists on YouTube that have awesome tips and tricks if you're interested in finding out more about makeup. I'm always interested in talking about it to! :)
DeleteDo you do any beauty box subscriptions? IPSY, Birch Box, Pop Sugar, all the other ones too numerous to mention? :)
DeleteI don't currently do any subscriptions, but I should! Which ones do you subscribe to? Eyeshadows used to be my favorite, but these days I usually wear the same super neutral colors every day. Lipsticks are my favorite, I have WAY too many to count! But if you have a good neutral shadow palette recommendation I'll take it! :)
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I am currently subscribing to Birch Box and IPSY, but looking for a more substantial subscription. Both of those are $10 each per month. It's a good way to try some things and I'm a sucker for sampler sizes... I travel a lot and love samples of lotions, primers, etc that I can throw in a carry on. Honestly, that's the reason I subscribe to those: 1) sampler sizes 2) to try new brands. For neutral palettes - I like the Tartelette Amazonian Clay palette and I'm totally digging the "Light of the Party" palette by Tarte right now too. It has a lot more shimmery colors. Palettes are expensive, but I love the quality and they last me for a long, long time. Enjoy reading your blog and I always keep an extra eye on your makeup ones. :) Have a great weekend and if you ever want to talk makeup - stop by bowling one of these Fridays! We love having a cheering section. :)
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