I've decided to periodically post pictures and descriptions of my current top ten favorite beauty products. I say "current", because they are all fully subject to change. I'm always switching up my makeup routine, and it will be nice to actually sit down and talk about which products I am using and why I am using them. :)
1. Elf Flawless Finish Foundation - Liquid foundation is my secret to an even face of makeup. I love that this particular foundation can be built up, but doesn't look caked on. It gives the skin a glow that I've noticed many other liquid foundations do not. (If the dewy finish is not really your thing, see item #4!) All in all, this foundation is a great bargain. Though I haven't ever purchased a high-end foundation, I am willing to bet this $6 alternative from the drugstore gives just as good, if not better, results.
2. Tarte "Buffer" Foundation Brush - I have had this foundation brush for almost a month now, and it is an absolute game-changer! I have never been a huge fan of applying liquid foundation with anything but my hands. This brush has proven me wrong, and I am so thankful for it! The bristles ore dense, but so soft on the skin. Using this brush really does give an airbrushed finish to the face. I would recommend it most to those using full-coverage foundations, but the brush could blend any foundation into a flawless canvas.
3. Hard Candy Glamoflauge Concealer - This concealer is a gift from heaven! Any blemish, dark circle, or imperfection is 100% erased, I guarantee. This product claims to be a "heavy duty concealer", and it undoubtedly performs. The only warning I would give about this product is its thick consistency. You only need a little!! Literally, a pencil point amount is enough to cover under one eye.
4. Rimmel Stay Matte Translucent Finishing Powder - For those who love a matte finish to their foundation, this will be your holy grail product. This powder is honestly my secret weapon. I use it to set foundation, concealer, and any other cream or liquid-based products I use on my face. The powder completely erases shine, so oily skin is no longer a problem! It has just the right amount of thickness, that it doesn't leave a sheer cover. There is a tiny bit of light pigment to it, so if you have darker skin, find a shade that is closer to your natural skin tone.
5. Flower Blush & Bronzer Duo - This is the ultimate two-in-one product for a girl on the go! The bronzer has the slightest bit of shimmer that helps define and lift cheekbones, while the blush is the perfect shade of pink for almost any skin tone or type. The best aspect of the product, I would say, is the way the two products work together and compliment one another. They truly give the most natural and flushed look.
6. Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion - I now fully understand all of the attention this product is given on the internet beauty world. This primer is absolutely amazing!! There are no complaints I can think of that could be made about this product. It just elevates any powder eyeshadow that is applied to a whole new level. A little goes a long way as far as this product goes. I can already tell this is going to be a long-time staple in my makeup collection!
7. Stila #5 Crease Brush - Blending shadow into the crease of my eye is quite a challenge. I have a bit of a hooded eye shape, and I have not found a crease brush better than this one from Stila. The dome shape helps make blending super easy! The brush is soft, but still dense enough that it is able to pick up product very easily. I can't rave enough about the effect it gives my eyeshadow.
8. Elf Liquid Eyeliner - This liner is probably the best makeup product I have ever come across. It is $1 from Target and easily the best liner I have ever used. I am totally a liquid liner person, and even if you are not, I encourage you to try this one out. I promise it just takes practice to achieve the perfect liquid liner. This Elf product offers great control and is super pigmented. I have repurchased it probably three times, and I plan to continue doing so until I find a product that can stand up to it!
9. Benefit "They're Real" Mascara - I received this mascara as a sample from Sephora on my birthday, and I am absolutely impressed with it. This mascara gives the perfect balance of length and volume. It also offers a huge amount of separation of the lashes. I feel like I am wearing false lashes when I use this mascara, and that is a big deal to a girl who despises wearing falsies! ;)
10. EOS Lip Balm - It doesn't matter the color or flavor, if it is EOS, I am a fan. This lip balm provides a ton of moisture, but that's not the only reason I have been using it. I love using this product as a sort of primer on my lips before I apply a lipstick or stain. It doesn't leave a waxy or slippery feel, so I can go right from this to my lip color of the day without hesitation! I would recommend EOS lip balms to everyone!
I hope you have enjoyed my first Top Ten post on this blog! Keep checking back for more! XO Maddie
