Can you believe that only 2 months are left in 2020?! It feels like we just celebrated new years! This year has honestly flown by SO Quickly! But, I am excited for November because it’s my birthday month and then I am very much looking forward to 2020 because every year brings something new with it 🙂
I will be turning 31 this November and as I am getting into my 30s, I am also getting more and more comfortable in my kin. There was a time when I was very conscious of every little bump and acne on my face and felt like everyone was looking at that if I went out. But, I have gotten to a point where I don’t feel the need to have a full face of makeup for a normal day. But still there are some products that I prefer using just to enhance my natural features and today on the blog, I am going to be talking about my 5 must-have makeup products! Stay Tuned 🙂
1. Primer- for me, primer is another step to moisturize and hydrate my skin. I bought the Summer Friday Jetlag Mask about 6 months back, I use it almost every day and still have a bit less than half of it left. You only need a small amount and it honestly works great for my skin and keeps it hydrated without making it look greasy- a win in my books!
2. Concealer- I like using concealer on the days I am not wearing any makeup. I do not have very visible dark circle but I use a bit over the small blemishes I have on my cheeks or chin to make it all look even. These are the 3 I have in rotation right now, but current favorite has to be the Marc Jacobs concealer. It is incredibly easy to use, blends right in with your finger and I have the perfect shade for my skin tone. I also keep it in my bag when I am travelling because it is so easy to use. I don’t even need to set it separately if I use it for touch up. If you haven’t tried this yet, this is one product out of everything I am mentioning that you should absolutely try.
3. Eyebrow powder/pencil- I don’t have really bad eyebrows I think, but I don’t mind a little work on it, if I’m out and about, especially in the beginning of the arch. The ones I have been using for at least 2 years now is Anastasia Brow powder and Brow definer. Mostly use the brow definer since it is quick and easy to use. But I love the brow powder when I have some extra time on my hands and I want to use the two shades strategically for the brows. I’m telling you- it’s an art! 🙂
4. Mascara- Being Asian, my lashes are not very long and very straight. So, mascara is something that I have used a lot of from different brands and there are 3 currently that I am rotating in my routine. Pat McGrath Fetish mascara is my latest find and I absolutely love it. The formula is a bit thicker than the other 2 mascaras here, but it gives a really nice length to the lashes and separates them giving it a fuller effect. I like that.
5. Setting spray- Urban Decay has the best setting spray if you have oily/combination skin. That’s all I have to say for it. I have used a few others but I always come back to this. I like it so much that I actually got the bigger bottle when they had it on sale, cannot remember when. But this has lasted me for so long!
What are some of your favorite makeup products that you always keep in your stash?
