1. Lancome Effacernes Waterproof Protective Undereye Concealer- $29.50. I didn't know that leaving my acne-prone teenage years meant in return, I would have to welcome the dark circles that began to form under my eyes. After many trial-and-error concealers that would never stay put throughout the day, a pal suggested this very concealer that is WATERPROOF. And I haven't looked back since. (Don't skimp on the eye cream or moisturizer before applying this concealer for the best application.)
2. Anastasia Brow Duo- $22. Besides wearing sunscreen 365 days a year, wearing an eyebrow filler comes in at a pretty close second. I like having two brow powder shades to choose from to adjust the fullness of my brows and I believe powders look less harsh than brow pencils.
3. Shu Uemera Eyelash Curler- $19. Most beauty publications and makeup bloggers unite in giving this eyelash curler a big "thumbs up" for giving your lashes the most curl without the kink that some less expensive versions leave behind.
4. Tarte 24*7 Natural Lip Sheer with SPF 15- $16. My favorite shade is "Tea Time"- just enough color and the thicker consistency equals longer lasting color.
5. Maybelline Waterproof Lash Stylist Mascara*- *DISCONTINUED! Now why would I mention a product that is long gone but so dear to my beauty junkie heart? I just haven't found another mascara that combines the perfect comb and formula that will amp up my wimpy lashes. This particular Maybelline mascara only needs one coat as the plastic comb laid on the mascara so thick, it made my barely-there lashes appear unreal. Even after trying higher price range waterproof mascaras, this one was the real deal yet still came off easily with my favorite eye makeup remover. Psst..try googling this item for retailers who still have it in stock but are selling it at a higher margin.
6. Stila Eyeshadow Pans- $18. Love at first makeup counter job. The range of shades and formula are fool-proof for just about anyone to use. A great shade eyeliner shade for brown eyes is the deep purple shade "Cassis" as shown- wet your liner brush with a little water before grabbing some color from the pan. Be sure to check out the Nordstrom Rack beauty section to see if you can catch some Stila pans at a steeper discount.
1. Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Liner- $21. Stays put! Great shade range! Enough said. Use with a fine tipped liner brush or angled liner brush and pull off the best cat eye, complete a smokey eye look, or for every bride-to-be.
2. Sephora Collection Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover- $9.50 for 4.2 oz. Finally something that replaces my former beloved and discontinued Victoria's Secret Makeup Remover. Shake the bottle up and dispense a small amount onto a Q-tip to clean up any makeup application mistakes. It's like the erase button!
3. Clinique Colour Surge Eye Shadow Quad- $25.50 in "Teddy Bear". A great neutral set that can be used on every person for base shadow colors as well as a face contour palette with a small blush brush or sponge.
4. Stila #20 Eye Enhancer Brush- $32. The price tag might be high for makeup brushes but I can attest Stila brushes are q-u-a-l-i-t-y. One end is slanted to conform to the eye crease for both smaller and larger set eyes and the other end works as a fuller liner brush or lip brush. Two birds in one stone.
5. Model In A Bottle Skin Sensitive Formula- $21. Don't let the silly name fool you, a great setting spray to stretch out any makeup look you created. FYI- although this is the sensitive formula, there is still a light lavender scent.
6. False Lashes- Ardell Individual Lashes shown. False lashes are a must-have for every artists' kit; from subtle individual lashes that are perfect for brides or a set of full luxe lashes to make the eyes really pop for print shoots or down the runway.
What are your beauty must-haves? Is there a makeup or beauty product that has been discontinued that you wish would make a comeback?
~Nadia-Artistry
1 comment:
This is SO informative! It's easy to think for a moment that if I have all these tools, I could come close to approximating your artistic genius, but it's not true. We can try!!
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