11.14.2009

My {nearly stylish} makeup routine

I attended Karolina's amazing makeup course this year, I am not an expert on makeup though. However, I would like to share my everyday tricks with you. I hope you'll find this interesting and probably useful, too.


Foundation: Chanel Pro Lumiére (or Mat Lumiére) - 20 Clair
If you're going to spend money on one thing, it should be your foundation. This is the single most important part of looking perfectly finished, and if it looks crappy, so will you. Also, please don't forget bronzer! That's where you do all your shading and contouring.
Foundation brush: MAC 187
Concealer: Bobbi Brown creamy concealer kit - Porcelain
I have really dark circles around my eyes, so this is the one product that I never leave the house without.
Powder: MAC prep+prime transparent finishing powder (applied with a MAC powder puff)
Bronzer: MAC mineralize skinfinish powder - Soft and Gentle
This product is a 3-in-1, it adds highlights to cheeks and brows and an overall polish to the face.
Powder brush: MAC 138
Eyeliner: MAC Fluidline - Blacktrack
Eyeliner brush: MAC 266
If you use an eyeliner, this brush is a must have.
Mascara: MAC Plush Lash (I read lots of bad reviews about MAC mascaras, I love this one though.)
Eyelash curler: Clinique (I wish to buy a new one, haven't decided on the brand yet though.)
In case you haven't used an eyelash curler yet, try it. Believe me, you will be surprised at the result.
Eyebrows: MAC eyebrow set - Clear
I have thick and dark eyebrows, so I don't need coloring.
Blush: see my bronzer above
Lips: I don't use lipsticks as part of my everyday makeup. I use my beloved Carmex and my all-time-favorite Lancôme Juicy Tube in Rio Peach.

What are the makeup products you could never live without? I mean, theoretically of course.

Photo credit: my brother

12 comments:

  1. Very nice, darling!
    Will have to try some of those MAC products!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  2. I never tried MAC I guess I got to try it.
    I only use chanel, dior, Lancome but nice blog!

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  3. Try the shu uemura curler, every beauty blogger is raving about it :)

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  4. I really need an concealer,hope I'll find some Bobi Brown products here!gret post sweeetie!

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  5. Nekem pillagöndörítőből most BodyShop van és elképesztően íves pillákat csinál, mert rugós a szerkezete. Próbáld ki :) puszik.

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  6. Great tips! I have very translucent skin and get circles easily... I should probably try your routine.

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  7. Hi Susan,

    I have Chanel foundation which I love and bought some face powder the other day and wondering if it a little peachy for my skin tone. It is not what I am used to.
    Great post, thanks.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  8. After attending Karolina's amazing makeup course this year, you might not be an expert on makeup as you said, but you gained a lot of new experienses, full of interesting ideas! Good for you and your blog readers!

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  9. well, i dont really know about make-up , but nice pic above !

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  10. I love the Utowa eyelash curler :)
    You have a lovely blog!

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