In recent days, I’ve been getting a bunch of inquiries about my makeup routine (most of them came after I published this New Year’s Eve photo, which is a pretty good example of how I do my makeup on a daily basis).
My approach to makeup has changed slightly since I’ve been taking photographs almost every day: I used to do very heavy eyes and light lips (like this), but I’ve noticed that what seems to work better for me nowadays is more evenly distributed color (at least something on the lips, and less dramatic eyes).
So. What I use:
– Either Stila Perfecting Foundation or Bare Escentuals Foundation from the Get Started Kit in Light (when I have more time to play) on necessary areas; if you need more coverage, I’d go for the Stila
– MAC Studio Fix Powder in C3 for spots (I would avoid this if you’re prone to breakouts; I have a couple of friends who say that it clogs their pores, although I haven’t noticed that personally)
– NARS Laguna bronzer (this is the only thing I won’t emerge from the house without using) dusted onto face and neck
– NARS Super Orgasm blush (I also like Angelika, which is a cotton candy pink with a bit of sparkle, but it works better on darker skin than mine)
– A little MAC eyebrow pencil, if I’m feeling perfectionist-y
– A blend of brown and purple eyeshadows from a Tarte palette (similar to this one); this is the step that varies most dramatically depending on time of day and where I’m headed; I also think that Nars Shimmer Eyeshadow in Ondine is a perfect everyday neutral
– Sephora liquid eyeliner, winged out a bit at the ends (this brand of liquid eyeliner gives you the most bang for your buck)
– Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eyeliner in Zero (black) on inner rims of lower lids and smudged on top of liquid eyeliner to increase staying power
– Maybelline Colossal Mascara in Classic Black
– Lip balm followed by a swipe of Bare Escentuals Red Zin lipstick or InColor by Jordana Squeeze ‘n’ Shine pink gloss (get it at any drugstore)
