Real life looks a lot like this these days. Always on the go. I don’t spend long on my makeup. Never really have? To be totally honest the majority of the time I put it on in the afternoon.
I feel like I need to preface with the fact that I AINT FANCY. One time my entire makeup bag was stolen out the back of my car and my window was smashed. I had to rebuy all the things and a new window. Yaaaa craziest. I could spend all day in Sephora, I love trying new things, but I tend to go back to these tried and true products eventually. Not sure when I’ll learn that lesson.
First off, I’m spilling my guts here because the Sephora Beauty Holiday Event is going on right now so you’re going to save $$$ on your makeup purchases! Love me a good gift set, more bang for your buck!!
So here’s what’s going on at Sephora HAPPENING NOW:
ROUGE ACCESS (ROUGE Members Only): October 30 – November 9 – where ROUGE members get 20% off with code HOLIDAYFUN
VIB MEMBER ACCESS (VIB Members Only: November 3 – November 9 – where VIB members get 15% off with code HOLIDAYFUN
ALL BEAUTY INSIDERS: November 5 – November 9 – where Beauty Insider Members get 10% off with code HOLIDAYFUN
If you’re not already a member, take a quick second + check out the perks + sign up here (totally worth it!)
First Things First. . .
I’m big on taking care of your skin + that’s where my makeup routine begins.
Here’s a quick rundown:
Not all of them are available at Sephora so if you’re set on getting your discount during the event, I would go with Kiehls Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate.
This brush is from Kat Von D and it’s really my main brush for blending. The other brush I use is by Ecotools.
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Kiehls Line-Reducing Concentrate
I use Yves Saint Laurent foundation with SPF 23. It’s light and gives me a dewy look that compliments my dry skin. I don’t need or love a full coverage and this gives me protection from sun damage.
I dot the Yves Saint Laurent concealer under my eyes and press it in with my Kat Von D brush softly. Then apply my Born This Way concealer, (I’ve tried maaaaany, but I love this one because it gives my skin some breathing room and doesn’t look too thick). Rub it around on your fingertips for a second to really warm it up. After I apply to my face, I let that set while I do my brows! I don’t do too much on my brows since I get them tinted once a month, but I do use a small brush to shape them and make them look more defined!
I apply a couple loose swipes of Huda Beauty Pound Cake Setting Powder under my eyes because I really love how it seals the concealer in place. Prevents creasing and gives a soft finish. It also hides some of my fine lines and shadows. Thanks, Sam! (:
Again, I have my eyebrows tinted, which I loveeeee. I could go without touching them, but since I am due for my touch up, I fill them in a little when I have time, to give them a more finished look.
The brush I use is from a brow gel that doesn’t have any gel left… But I brush my brows up + wait till I make my next brow appointment!
I used so much eyeliner in high school that I rarely use it anymore. I do use Milk Kush Mascara though. Again, if you want to use your Sephora discount, I recommend this mascara. I have used them all and this achieves my favorite look!
Milk products and this blush, in particular, are so great. It gets softer with a little heat from your skin and it blends so beautifully. It also leaves a really dewy finish! Can you tell I dig radiant skin yet?
I love this lip tint by Urban Decay – so good if you’re just looking for a hint of color. Urban Decay makes so many beautiful colors and there are soooo many to choose from.
SOOOOOO, that’s it! For better or for worse, my hands are about to fall off from typing so much. Praise be. I don’t know if I could handle more.
SO DON’T FORGET! The Sephora Holiday Beauty Event is Happening Now:
ROUGE ACCESS (ROUGE Members Only): October 30 – November 9 – where ROUGE members get 20% off with code HOLIDAYFUN
VIB MEMBER ACCESS (VIB Members Only: November 3 – November 9 – where VIB members get 15% off with code HOLIDAYFUN
ALL BEAUTY INSIDERS: November 5 – November 9 – where Beauty Insider Members get 10% off with code HOLIDAYFUN
If you’re not already a member, take a quick second and check out the perks and sign up (totally worth it!) They also have cute gifts for you on your birthday!