Current Ride or Die Makeup Products - Summer Time

 Hi friends,

It's been a while since I've blogged about makeup and I miss it! With quarantine, I've really learned what products from my huge makeup collection I can't live without. Also, in the summer I prefer lighter coverage (let some of those freckles and imperfections shine through). I also love me some cream products though as my skin gets more mature, I'm moving towards them all year round That said, there are a few powders and powder products that make my heart happy.  So below are my top products in every category. 

Primer

Supergoop Glowscreen Sunscreen - I'm obsessed with this because not only does it hydrate, give you a beautiful glow and lay well under makeup, but it has an SPF of 40, which is essential for me. Gotta protect that skin!

Glowscreen Sunscreen SPF 40 PA+++ - Supergoop! | Sephora

Foundations/Skin Tints 

(Note: my skin is dry so I like hydrating and glowy products) 

1. YSL Touche - Eclat All in One Glow - This has been a ride or die for years and still going strong

Touche Eclat All-In-One Glow Foundation (sephora.com)

2. Fenty Eaze Drops - Obsessed and the price is awesome

Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint — 8 | Fenty Beauty – Fenty Beauty + Fenty Skin

3. Pat McGrath Foundation - I'm also obsessed, but the price is not so awesome. If you're looking to splurge, its beautiful. 

Pat McGrath Labs Long-Lasting Foundation | Sephora

Concealer 

1. Dior Skin Glow - This has quickly become my new fave. It has great coverage, it's hydrating, it's simply beautiful

Dior Forever Skin Correct Concealer - Dior | Sephora

2. Makeup Forever Self Setting Concealer - Makeup forever just does makeup so right

Ultra HD Self-Setting Concealer - MAKE UP FOR EVER | Sephora

3, Pat McGrath

If you're looking for a full coverage concealer, this is the one. Although the coverage is amaze, it's super easy to blend and doesn't look/feel heavy or cakey.

Pat McGrath Labs Full Coverage Concealer | Sephora

 

Powder

1. Pat Mcgrath - This smooths and brightens and is so finely milled, you can't really tell you're wearing powder

Sublime Perfection Blurring Under-Eye Setting Powder - PAT McGRATH LABS | Sephora

2. Makeup Forever Powder Foundation - I love this to smooth and add some extra coverage 

Matte Velvet Skin Blurring Powder Foundation - MAKE UP FOR EVER | Sephora

Bronzer/Contour 

1. Huda Beauty Tantour - Such a grade shade and so easy to work with

Tantour Contour & Bronzer Cream - HUDA BEAUTY | Sephora

2. Lilah B - This bronzer is just everything

Bronzed Beauty™ Bronzer Duo - lilah b. | Sephora

Blushes 

1. Melt Cosmetics Blushlights - These are so stunning, long lasting and pretty much perfection

Cream Blushlight - Melt Cosmetics | Sephora

2. Patrick Ta - This product is so versatile because you get a cream and a powder. You can wear them on their own or layer. This product was actually designed to layer the cream on top of the powder, which usually is a no no, but the result is gorge. Of course my fave shade is She's So La

Major Beauty Headlines - Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush - PATRICK TA | Sephora

3. Em Cosmetics Heaven's Glow Blushes - These are the only powder blushes I use these days. They are so glowy  and pretty. 

HEAVEN'S GLOW RADIANT VEIL BLUSH (emcosmetics.com)

Mascara 

Hourglass Caution - Still my ride or die. It's the only mascara that doesn't transfer on me and it does such a great job of lengthening and separating. It's the not the most volumizing tbh, but it does the job. 

Caution™ Extreme Lash Mascara - Hourglass | Sephora

Highlight

As I've grown older, I like a much more subtle highlight. 

1. Hourglass Strobe Lighting Palette - Gives such a nice glow. You can definitely build it up to make it more blinding, but it never looks crazy or glittery, it's that glow from within type of look

Ambient™ Metallic Strobe Lighting Palette | Hourglass Cosmetics

2. Em Cosmetics Moonbeam Cushion

AURA | MOONBEAM CUSHION HIGHLIGHTER (emcosmetics.com)

Lips

I'm obsessed with Em Cosmetics can ya tell (not sponsored, I wish!) Their lip liners, lip cushions, clear gloss are just perfection. 

LIP CUSHION (emcosmetics.com)

I also really love Pat McGrath lip liners, lipsticks and glosses, but with all things Pat McGrath you may want to wait for a sale. 

Lip Fetish Divinyl Lip Shine - PAT McGRATH LABS | Sephora

Eyeshadow Palettes 

In summer I love peaches, pinks/purples and bronzes

1. Patrick Ta - This new palette is a neutral lovers dream. I love that he included two cream shadows to act as a base or a one and done. 

Major Dimension Eyeshadow Palette - PATRICK TA | Sephora

2. Em Cosmetics (shocker I know, but how cute are these palettes)

MAGIC HOUR | DIVINE SKIES (emcosmetics.com)

3. Sigma Cor De Rosa This rosy, peachy dream is so lovely. I get compliments everytime I wear it

Cor-de-Rosa Eyeshadow Palette (sigmabeauty.com)

4. Natasha Denona Bronze - I enjoy looking and feeling like a bronzed goddess and this palette is perfect for that

Bronze Eyeshadow Palette - Natasha Denona | Sephora

5. Anastasia Norvina Palette (OG Smaller Palette) -I've recently re-fallen in love with this palette. It's so soft, pretty and whimsical

Norvina Eyeshadow Palette - Anastasia Beverly Hills | Sephora

6. Roen - Another fantastic option for one and done and the formula is so special and unique

ROÉN 11:11 Eyeshadow Palette – SHEN®️ (shen-beauty.com)

7. Charlotte Tilbury Pillowtalk

Yep, another peachy pink palette. This one is so pretty for everyday, work (if we ever go back to offices, brides, date night. I just love it, can ya tell? 

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Instant Eyeshadow Quad | Sephora

What are your summer must haves? Let a girl know!

Summer Makeup Must Haves and Summer Makeup Wishlist

 Summer. The time of pool parties, sunshine, BBQ's and of course - dewy skin! When you're out in the sun, you want to look glowy and flawless, but you do NOT want caky makeup melting off your face. It's also super important to wear sunscreen all over your body including your face. Take it from someone who got sun poisoning in Cancun. Having people ask me if I had leprosy was not so fun and now it's so important for me to protect my skin. Below are my favorite makeup products for summer as well the makeup products I wish someone would buy for me. Many of these are inspired by some of my fave Youtube beauty gurus - Samantha Ravndahl, Alanna Davison, Jamie Paige and Rawbeauty Kristi. Not only are these ladies friendship goals, they are also makeup goals. They've been rocking bronzed and dewy radiant skin like it's their job (OK it actually is their job), but you get what I'm saying. So without further a due, below are my summer makeup must haves and must somehow find money to buys.

1. It Cosmetics CC Cream

I love this CC cream for everyday. It's called your skin but better and has SPF. Have I mentioned how important it is to protect your skin? It provides really nice coverage without looking like you're wearing makeup and it's also infused with anti-aging serum. Win/Win/Win.

https://www.sephora.com/product/your-skin-but-better-trade-cc-trade-cream-with-spf-50-mini-P425876

2. Tarte Chrome Paints 

These are little pots of magic. The warmth of your finger makes these melt into your skin and they last all day. The pigments are so vibrant and beautiful and super easy to apply all over your lid. My favorite colors are top yacht, sun drenched and frose, but you can't go wrong with any of them.

https://www.sephora.com/product/chrome-paint-shadow-pot-P427600?skuId=2060390&icid2=products%20grid:p427600

3. Becca Hydra Mist Set and Refresh

This powder is like nothing I've ever experienced before. I'm literally copying the description from Sephora because that will explain it best, but for me - it sets my makeup without looking powdery. It also feels wet on your skin, which is highly refreshing especially should you need to touch up by the pool!  

What it is:
An ultra-translucent setting powder that sets makeup for extended wear with a revitalizing, mist-like effect on skin.

What it does:
This weightless powder sets and refreshes makeup for a silky smooth, invisible finish. Formulated with 50 percent water and glycerin, this powder creates a mist-like sensation on skin, for a seamless finish and comfortable feel. Ultra-fine, light-reflecting powders float over skin to smooth and blur the look of fine lines and imperfections. Reapply it as needed to keep makeup looking fresh all day.

4. Dior Lip Glow 

 In the summer I'm all about balms and glosses. I want my lips to feel hydrated and look yummy. This dior balm is perfect because it enhances your natural lip color while moisturizing your lips. It's kind of like if a balm and a stain had a baby and I'm all about it.

https://www.sephora.com/product/dior-addict-lip-glow-color-reviver-balm-P236816

5. Fenty Gloss Bomb 

Probably my favorite gloss ever and it takes a lot for me to say that, but this gloss makes your lips look so juicy. It's glossy without being sticky and it's this beautiful rose nude shade that looks great on every skin tone, on top of any lipstick and with any makeup look. Rawbeauty Kristi said I needed to try it and she was right!

https://www.sephora.com/product/gloss-bomb-universal-lip-luminizer-P67988453

6. Hourglass Luminous Bronze Light 

 This is my ride or die bronzer. It goes on so smoothly and it never gets muddy, it just makes you looked bronze, natural, radiant and sun kissed. It's just beautiful.

https://www.sephora.com/product/ambient-bronzer-P395697

7.  Cover FX Dewy Finish Setting Spray 

This is my perfect setting spray because it locks in my makeup and gives that dewy finish.

https://www.sephora.com/product/dewy-finish-setting-spray-P431850

Wish List

Have i mentioned that I wish one could register for makeup? And people could buy it for you for no reason?

1. Dominique Cosmetics Lemonade Palette OR Violet Voss Flamingo Palette 

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I'm torn between these two palettes because the colors in the Violet Voss palette are so beautiful. They just scream summer to me and I can already envision all of the fun looks I'd love to create. The colors in the Lemonade palette are really pretty, but not quite as vibrant and lemonade-y as I hoped for and I've been waiting for the reveal of that palette for months. That said, my Dominque Cosmetics latte palette is one of my all time favorite palettes. Christen's formula is so smooth and buttery, they blend like a dream and I know the quality will be there. I've actually never tried Violet Voss shadowns and I've heard mixed reviews. Let me know your thoughts because I'm torn. In a perfect world I'd just get both, but no this ain't no perfect world and a girl's gotta eat.

2. Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter 

Whether you wear this under your foundation, over your foundation or both (I'd do both) this gives you the most beautiful dewy glow. That Hollywood glow if you will and I'm so Hollywood.

https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/charlotte-tilbury-hollywood-flawless-filter-for-a-superstar-youth-glow/4899583?country=US&currency=USD&cm_mmc=google-_-shopping_ret-_-1377287001-_-58599619601_d8cec20b-6079-4aa0-b5f0-5a84eb61d320&cm_mmca1=pla-443392026135_16358146&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9tDB4trM2wIVh8BkCh0Htw-NEAQYASABEgIjDfD_BwE

3. Hourglass Illume Sheer Trio 

This product has been sold out from Sephora and I'm sure it's because of Samantha Ravndahl. Hourglass products really never disappoint. This product has a cream to satin finish and I just love cream products in the summer. According to Sam (I feel like I know her so I'm gonna go ahead and call her Sam) all of the colors (the bronzer, the blush and the highlight) are stunning and I love pretty much all of Sam's recommendations. It looks so beautiful and I WANT IT.

https://www.sephora.com/product/illume-sheer-color-trio-P407707

4. YSL Tint in Oil and YSL Vinyl Cream

And more recommendations from Samantha Ravndahl. She's been wearing the Vinyl Cream in 406 in numerous videos and that juicy, glossy, bright orange lip - I NEED. According to Sam they are super comfortable and dry down into a beautiful stain that lasts long and looks great all day.

https://www.sephora.com/product/rouge-pur-couture-vernis-l-vres-vinyl-cream-P410743?skuId=1858067

5. Becca Gradient Sunlit Bronzer 

So although my hourglass bronzer is my favorite, I also love Becca's bronzers and I really love Becca highligters. Well, this magical bronzer combines Becca's sunlit bronzers with their shimmering skin perfecter in Opal (Opal happens to be one of my favorite highlights ever) and the result is a beautiful, radiant, just stepped off the beach glow. Jamie Paige tried it out in a video and she really liked it and it looked just as I imagined it would.

 https://www.sephora.com/product/gradient-sunlit-bronzer-P429917

What are your summer must haves and wants?