A few weeks ago, I had briefly lost my makeup bag at a wedding. My mom later found it and was able to get it back to me two weeks after. During those two weeks, I thought I had lost every piece of makeup I owned and scrambled to replace them. Then, it made me wonder. Did I really need all of this? I started evaluating each item that I was about to replace.
I used to be much more into makeup, treating each product like a prized possession. I obsessively spent hours watching YouTube videos of makeup mavens, and try to recreate their looks. I was always on the lookout for the next best miracle product, and would constantly update my shopping list on what to buy next. Nine times out of ten, it was a waste of money, time and product.
These days, I enjoy a rather simple daily routine. I tend to buy tried-and-true products that work well with my skin tone and don't contain harmful chemicals that make me break out.
In the brief time where I was without my lost makeup, I decided to only replace my brow pencil, concealer and bronzer. Without them, I look tired and sickly. I was surprised to find that I was happy with my pared down look.
Here's a list of my current makeup. I love the ease of use, and the clean ingredients they contain. I would consider repurchasing everything again.
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Photo Credit: Esther Lu
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SUNSCREEN/ CC CREAM/ TINTED MOISTURIZER :: Andalou Naturals CC Cream SPF 30 - Sheer Nude - $16 This gives me good SPF coverage with a little color to even out my skin tone. It smells like fresh garden roses.
CONCEALER :: W3ll People Bio Correct MultiAction Concealer - $23 This is by far the best coverage a concealer can provide. It covers my dark circle because... mom life. The texture is light and applies easily. It has major staying power. I don't touch up my makeup throughout the day, so it's important that this concealer is able to stay put all day long. Many makeup artists compare this to the award-winning YSL Touche Eclat Concealer. This is a cleaner alternative, at a fraction of the price.
BROW PENCIL :: Jane Iredale Retractable Brow Pencil - Rich Brunette - $20 I'm super picky when it comes to find a good brow pencil. And this pencil fits all of my criteria: retractable (so no product is wasted while sharpening a wood pencil), matches hair color (it's not too dark or too ashy), glides on easily, has realistic hair strokes, and has good staying power.
MASCARA :: W3ll People Expressionist Mascara - Black - $22 I have tried most mascaras on the market. This is one gives me the least amount of panda eyes.
BLUSH :: Coola Mineral LipLux SPF 30 - $18 This is actually a tinted lip balm that I prefer to use coloring my cheeks rather than lips. The consistency is creamy and not sticky.
BRONZER :: W3ll People Bio Bronzer - $22 A good bronzer is so hard to find. There have been countless times where I bought a bronzer that made me look orange or dirty. This Allure Magazine Best of Beauty award winner gives off just the perfect amount of sun-kissed glow.
LIP BALM :: Waxalene All Natural Petroleum Alternative - $10.99 This is much more than just a lip balm for me. I've used it for cuts, bug bites, dry cuticles, and even diaper rash for my baby. I fell and received two stitches on my eyebrow last year. With the help of Waxalene, my scar is barely noticeable now. Yeah, it's that good.
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