my everyday makeup routine
i am soo happy with my everyday makeup look & can’t wait to spell it all out here for you. it’s simple—which is key for me—because although i like to wear a little makeup every day…i don’t want any routine that takes me more than 5-10 minutes. i would call myself a semi-minimalist when it comes to makeup - i love a natural, subtle look, & typically stick to clean, non comedogenic (non pore clogging) products!
i have tried a loooot of brands over the years but as you’ll see in this post…i have just a few brands i use & adore. this list is also includes a few duplicates - like, i don’t use two brow gels everyday—but i included both because i grab them for different reasons on different days, & one might work better for your routine than the other!
before we jump into all the products i use - my first step is always always moisturizing! i have a nighttime & morning skincare routine (which i can share soon) so typically by the time i go downstairs, i’ve just applied face cream. if it’s been a couple hours since i moisturized, i apply 2 pumps of Merit’s great skin serum, which is super lightweight & gives your skin such a pretty hydrating glow!
okay, from first to last…here’s my everyday makeup routine!
i’m obsessed with this ‘minimalist complexion stick’! it acts like a concealer & foundation, which is amazing for an everyday lightweight base (that’s buildable too). i use the shade “linen” as concealer (under my eyes + on blemishes) & “sand” as foundation!
the shades are super forgiving! look at their models to find the best shade for you. & apply it with their phenomenal blending brush.
i swear my skin has cleared up soooo much since i started using this. the other concealer & foundation brands i was using were clogging my pores up more than i realized.
this tiktok viral foundation is my go-to for special events & fuller coverage! i only use it about once a month, but it is sooo silky & smooth. a little goes a LONG way.
i use this for contour & warmth! i apply it on my checks, forehead, & jawline. i use the shade “leo”. i recommend going 1-2 shades darker than you think because the lighter colors are a bit sheer in my opinion.
can you tell i’m obsessed with Merit yet? 😜 this is the perfectttt blush. “beverly hills” & “stockholm” are my favorite shades, but you really can’t go wrong. you can use it for lip color too!!!
i use this (usually on top of my Merit blush) if i want to be extra blushy 💖 my favorite color is “paaarty” :) & i apply with this brush! tip: always add a lil blush to the tip of your nose for a sun kissed look ☀️
the perfecttt highlighter - i dab this on my finger & then apply to my nose, cheekbones & under my eyebrows. makes you look soo glowy & fresh ✨
this mascara is IDEAL for an everyday, natural look. it’s tubing, which means it reallyyy lengthens your lashes. also…IT DOES NOT FALL OFF throughout the day, yet it’s easy to take off? i don’t get it but i love it.
this has been my go-to mascara for years! i used to use it daily but now that i transitioned to a more subtle daily look, i reserve this one for a more dramatic look for special days/nights! tip: apply the primer & then wait a few minutes before you apply the mascara.
i do NOT skip on filling in my brows!!! pretty much every day i at least apply a smidge of concealer, lip balm & brow gel. i use the blonde shade - this gel fills my brows in so well (& gives them more shape).
if you want your brows to stay really fluffy/in place all day, this is it! plus it’s clear, so you can layer it over any sort of fill-in color (brow pencil or gel).
i rarelyyy wear eyeliner but when i’m in the mood for a cat eye…this is what i use! so easy to apply & stays on nicely. my eyes are super sensitive so i HAVE to use natural eye makeup.
think lip oil + lip balm had a (perfect) baby. all the colors are pretty sheer! i use the shade jete the most, but you really can’t go wrong. you’ll be addicted!
i have these stuffed everywhere - my car, purse, junk drawer, etc etc. this balm makes your lips soooo soft. it’s not sticky at all. sheer vanilla, mint, pink sugar, & vanilla beige are my faves! (& i’ve tried ‘em all lol)
& that’s it! if you’re looking for new tried-and-true makeup products, i hope this gives you some good ones to try! keep an eye out for my next blog (my next most-asked question) all about my skincare routine!