I've definitely found some truly amazing products that I can't imagine living without. Since my friends and family are always asking, I figured I'd give some updates. I think the most game changing products have been my skincare, the hourglass mascara and the queen Pat Mcgrath with her lip liners and eyeshadows. I am also really happy with my base (primer, foundation and powder), but that's so personal. I have dry skin, I like a medium coverage and either satin or dewy finish. Also, this has been the year of concealers!! Tarte Shape tape move over...you've got some major competition and you've been replaced in my heart. Thank you, next.
Skincare
Vera Decoris
This brand is amazing. All of the products come from in and around Israel's dead sea. It's all clean, organic, vegan and cruelty free. You get luxorious and amazing skincare products and it's significantly less than say...drunk elephant. My faves are the serum and the Boto V! Definitely check out this brand.
Boto V- Face and Neck Firming Ointment
https://veradecoris.com/collections/anti-aging-skin-care/products/boto-v
Nourishing Serum
https://veradecoris.com/collections/anti-aging-skin-care/products/meshi
Drunk Elephant - They have so many amazing products from their polypeptide cream, to their baby facial to basically everything. The Di Bronze is the one thing I can't live without. It gives me an all over bronzed glow and has skin and includes many skincare benefits. I mix this into my moisturizer and slather all over the face.
https://www.sephora.com/product/d-bronzi-tm-anti-pollution-sunshine-serum-P432668
First Aid Beauty - I love their moisturizers and cleansers and it's pretty affordable
https://www.sephora.com/product/ultra-repair-cream-intense-hydration-P248407?icid2=products%20grid:p248407:product
Primer
Tatcha Silk Canvas - Again, I know this is expensive but a little bit goes a long way so it will last forever. They also have a mini now, which is awesome. This smooths my skin and makes my makeup last all day.
https://www.sephora.com/product/the-silk-canvas-P428661
Foundation
YSL All in One Glow
This is my everyday go to. It has a medium coverage, which is amazing for a tinted moisturizer. It makes me skin look so radiant, it lasts. I also love mixing into my foundation to add a bit of dew.
https://www.sephora.com/product/touche-eclat-all-in-one-glow-P428504
Dior Forever OR Estee Lauder Double Wear Nude
Honestly I love them both and think they look similar on my skin. They both are very smoothing, you can get a really nice medium coverage, they have kind of a satin matte finish, not drying. I hate the packaging on Estee Lauder because it's so messy BUT it is cheaper than the dior soo... but you can't go wrong, they are both beautiful.
https://www.macys.com/shop/product/dior-diorskin-forever-perfect-foundation-broad-spectrum-spf-35-1-oz?ID=2665748
https://www.sephora.com/product/double-wear-nude-water-fresh-makeup-broad-spectrum-spf-30-P422278?skuId=1970342
Jouer Full Coverage
This is what I wear on special occasions when I do want full coverage, no mess makeup. A little goes a long way. I definitely feel this on my skin more so than the others, but it doesn't feel cakey or dry and looks flawless.
https://www.sephora.com/product/essential-high-coverage-creme-foundation-P434015?keyword=jouer%20foundation
Concealer
*Note: I never thought a concealer could beat my Tarte Shape tape, but here were are. I love both of these concealers so much. They both give great coverage and blend out easily, but are less cakey and more hydrating than shape tape. Too Faced Born This Way Mult-Use Sculpting Concealer
https://www.sephora.com/product/born-this-way-super-coverage-multi-use-sculpting-concealer-P432298
Jouer Essential High Coverage
https://www.sephora.com/product/essential-high-coverage-liquid-concealer-P436742
Bronzer and Blush
Hourglass Ambient Powders - So it's not really fair to put my all time favorite face palette in the entire world because it sold out really quickly. But you can't go wrong with any hourglass bronzer or blush in my opinion. The one pictured is my very favorite, I use the bronzer, the beautiful blushes and the finishing powders. That said, their other holiday palette is still available and linked below. They also sell individuals :)
https://www.hourglasscosmetics.com/ambient-lighting-edit-volume-4/
Becca Sunlit Bronzer (I'm in shade Capri Coast)
https://www.sephora.com/product/sunlit-bronzer-P419604?skuId=1954460&om_mmc=ppc-GG_1165716884_53825916220_pla-421210359057_1954460_257731948472_9030987_c&country_switch=us&lang=en&ds_rl=1261471&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIra_zh_y-4AIVKR6tBh0OcQIWEAQYASABEgIY__D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Buxom Primer Infused Blush
These seriously last all day and give you a really nice shimmer
https://www.sephora.com/product/wanderlust-primer-infused-blush-P440021
Powder
I'm going to give you the best pressed powder and the best loose powder. You are welcome.
Hourglass Veil Translucent - This powder is so beautiful, natural and if you have dry skin like me and don't want to look and feel powdery - this is your boo.
https://www.sephora.com/product/veil-translucent-setting-powder-P430240
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish- I love this powder to set and brighten my undereyes. It also really does give you that airbrushed flawless finish.
*Note: Even if you have more mature skin, these powders will work beautifully!!
https://www.sephora.com/product/airbrush-flawless-finish-setting-powder-P433526
Highlight
Natasha DenonaSuperglow
This is my favorite highlight ever. I wear it 99.9 percent of the time. It gives you that wet glow from within look, but can definitely be built up for a more blinding affect. It never gives me that weird stripe, it's just so beautiful.
https://www.sephora.com/product/super-glow-P433404?skuId=2041879
I'm going to give two honorable mentions though because if I want a light gold, wet looking beautiful highlight my go to is the Anastasia Amrezy. This was limited edition and it looks like it is unavailable again. If you can find it somehow, grab it.
Finally, the Ofra pillowtalk highlight.
If you're looking for a beautiful light pink...this is stunning
https://www.ofracosmetics.com/products/pillow-talk-highlighter?variant=2086161154069&utm_campaign=gs-2018-09-07&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIt4-sy4u_4AIVRR-tBh3w7AmWEAQYASABEgLhIPD_BwE
Mascara
Hourglass Caution Mascara - This is the BEST. MASCARA. EVER. It gives me a lot of length and some volume, it's very black but the best part - it does not transfer. I always had those little black dots under my eyes or on my lid no matter what I did, but not with this miracle worker. If you get one thing on this list, let it be this.And also the packaging though.
https://www.sephora.com/product/caution-extreme-lash-mascara-P433809
Brows
Not the most exciting category if you ask me, but here is my fave pencil, powder and setting gel. All can be found at Sephora!
Benefit Precisely My Brow
Benefit Bowder
Milk Cosmetics Kush brow set - This changed my brow game
https://www.sephora.com/product/kush-fiber-brow-gel-P433125
Eyeshadow Palettes
I have a problem. I'm an addict and I have more eyeshadow palettes than one person could ever need. But I love them all and I can't choose. I can't even narrow it down to 5. So I narrowed it down to 9.
Anastasia Soft Glam - This is the perfect palette for everyday, for dates, for work, for brides. When I first saw it, I thought it was so boring. I was wrong, it's life.
https://www.sephora.com/product/soft-glam-eyeshadow-palette-P58930227?keyword=anastasia%20soft%20glam
Anastasia Sultry
Sultry is right. The shimmers in this palette are so beautiful and I love that there are some cooler tones. Obsessed.
https://www.sephora.com/product/sultry-eyeshadow-palette-P436870?keyword=anastasia%20sultry
Melt Cosmetics Gemini
The greens, the mustard shade, the grunge. I love this palette so much
https://www.meltcosmetics.com/products/gemini-palette?variant=8352017580084
Pat McGrath Mothership Bronze Seduction - This is just a really special palette and Pat McGrath's formula is the best I've ever tried. There are some really unique colors in this one that will add value to any makeup lover's collection.
https://www.sephora.com/product/mothership-v-eyeshadow-palette-P86825294?skuId=2111938
Pat McGrath Sublime Bronze Ambition Palette
If you are going to invest in one Pat McGrath palette I'd suggest this one. You will look and feel like a bronzed goddess everytime.
Huda Beauty New Nude
The colors, the spackled shades, the textures. I am obsessed and always get compliments when I wear this palette.
https://www.sephora.com/product/the-new-nude-eyeshadow-palette-P43818047
Urban Decay Born to Run
This is just an all in one palette dream. You have neutrals, pops of color, deep shades, shimmers, warm tones, a few cool tones. You can do so many looks and like the name suggests it's great for travel.
https://www.sephora.com/product/born-to-run-eyeshadow-palette-P431748?skuId=2083384
Natasha Denona Mini Nude
Honestly this teeny little palette is amazing, I find myself reaching for it for many days.
https://www.sephora.com/product/mini-nude-eyeshadow-palette-P440313
Dominique Cosmetics Berries and Cream
I am also obsessed with her latte palette. You can't go wrong with either. Or both. Her formula is incredible, so soft, buttery, blendable, pigmented.
https://www.sephora.com/product/berries-cream-eyeshadow-palette-P439945
You also know I love Stila Magnificent Metals (Wanderlust) and Hourglass Scattered Lights (Smoke). I gave you my very favorite shade in parenthesis because this is a lot.
Lips
Fenty Stunna Lip Paints
This is literally the ONLY liquid lipstick I will wear. The applicator first of all is amazing and basically error proof. These do not dry down fully for me, which is probably why I like them because they don't feel completely matte. They wear off nicely, they do last long and they are just amazing. Of course Rihanna killed the packaging, but she kills everything she does basically. Of course I love the mauve and nude shades, but if you are looking for the perfect red...this one.
https://www.sephora.com/brand/fenty-beauty-rihanna/all
Fenty Gloss Bomb
These are the best glosses ever in life. They smell like your childhood, they are so juicy and beautiful without being sticky and annoying. You need all three shades. There, I said it.
Bite French Press Lip Gloss
These are beautiful glosses that smell like coffee. Win/Win
https://www.sephora.com/product/french-press-lip-gloss-P433506?skuId=2094340
Pat McGrath Lip Liners (specifically shades Contour and Done and Undone)
These are pricey but....they are the best lip liners in the entire world. They are creamy and glide on and stay on all day. I didn't need to wear lip liner every day until I found these. They are worth every single penny. I also really love her glosses. I'm going to include a link to a gloss trio because it's a great deal.
Pat Mcgrath gloss trio
https://www.sephora.com/search?keyword=pat%20mcgrath%20gloss
Lancome L'absalu laquor
This is like a unicorn of a product. It's magical, i don't understand how it works, but I'm not going to question it. This has the staying power of a liquid lipstick, it looks like a gloss and it feels comfortable. Allie Glines on Youtube taught me how to put it on. Put on one layer and don't press your lips together, just wait a minute. Then add another layer and do the same thing. Add a third if you so desire and then just let the magic happen and enjoy having beautiful glossy lips for hours at a time.
Charlotte Tilbury KKW and Pillowtalk -
My favorite lipstick formula and my favorite lipstick shades.
https://www.sephora.com/product/matte-revolution-lipstick-P433530?skuId=2116879
Marc Jacobs Gloss Stick
If a lipstick. lip balm and lip gloss had an orgy, this would be the love child.
https://www.sephora.com/product/enamored-hydrating-lip-gloss-stick-P431545?skuId=2078038
Laneige Lip Mask:
This has single handedly saved my chapped lips. I put it on every night before bed and sometimes during the day. If you have chapped dry lips get on this train.
https://www.sephora.com/product/matte-revolution-lipstick-P433530?skuId=2116879
https://www.sephora.com/product/lip-sleeping-mask-P420652?skuId=1966258
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