My Makeup Routine

There will be no eyebrows "on fleek" in this post. This is my almost daily makeup routine because on a typical day I can't be bothered to put on makeup every day. I wear makeup at least twice a week, and none at all if I'm feeling extra lazy.

If you were to go back a few years on my Instagram, however, you'd quickly find out that I was obsessed with makeup. This was all thanks to YouTube makeup gurus. I became inspired to experiment with different makeup and color schemes and proudly displayed them on my Facebook and Instagram. For someone who had never applied makeup on my own, I quickly picked up skills like winged eyeliner, smokey eyeshadow, and blending. I even considered launching my own YouTube channel dedicated to makeup tutorials. 

Although it was extremely fun, it was time-consuming and very expensive. I was dropping money on brands link M.A.C, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Sigma Beauty (brushes) and BH Cosmetics, which aren't particularly expensive brands, but as a sophomore in college with hardly a dime to her name, it was a lot of money. This is another reason why I now prefer wearing less makeup. 

I still own these brands for special occasions. so if I'm going to a wedding, a show or if I just want to look fabulous for absolutely no reason, these are my staples pictured below! (Face: M.A.C Pro Longwear Foundation SPF 10 IN NW43, M.A.C Select Sheer Pressed Powder in NW43. Eyes: Rimmel London Glam Eyes Quad Eyeshadow in 002 Smoky Brun, Maybelline New York Master Precise by Eyestudio, NYX Doll Eye Mascara. Eyebrows: Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade in Dark Brown, M.A.C Pro Longwear Waterproof Brow Set in Brown Ebony. Lips: M.A.C Rebel and M.A.C Lickable.)

This is the makeup that I use on a typical day. (Face: Milani Conceal+Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation and Concealer in 13 Chestnut, Black Radiance True Complexion Soft Focus Finishing Powder in 9203 Milk Chocolate Finish, Milani Retouch+Erase Light-Lifting Concealer in 06 Deep Honey. Eyes: Rimmel London Glam Eyes Quad Eyeshadow in 002 Smoky Brun, Wet n Wild Megaliner in Black, e.l.f Mascara in Black. Eyebrows: Jordana Brow Powder Duo in 03 Dark. Lips: Black Radiance Lipstick in 5010.)

And this is the makeup I wear when I'm feeling particularly lazy but still feel like wearing just a little bit of makeup.

The brand I am currently enjoying is Black Radiance. Their products are super affordable yet very high-quality. And I obviously had no trouble finding the right shade for myself. The next brand I'd love to try is Iman's makeup line. Whenever I make the purchase I'll be sure to post a review.

I start my makeup routine using a primer but since I currently do not have a primer I use either the Avon Sun+ SPF 40 Sunscreen Face Lotion or the Reviver Rosehip Seed Oil mixed with the Jāsön Age Renewal Vitamin E 25,000 I.U. Moisturizing Crème to keep my skin protected and moisturized. I use these oils/creams very sparingly.

Then I apply my foundation and concealer with a damp beauty blender.

Next, I apply eyeshadow, eyebrow powder, and eyeliner in that order. By the way, this eyeshadow palette is the Wet n Wild Au Naturel in 753A Bare Necessities.

After applying the majority of my makeup I lightly brush on some pressed powder, put on some mascara (which I actually forgot to apply 😑) followed by my Burt's Bees Mango Moisturizing Lip Balm. If I feel like wearing lipstick I go for my Black Radiance in 5010.  

And that's pretty much it! I hope you enjoyed this post and look out for my skincare routine tomorrow! Thanks for reading!