Okay, so I’ve never been a super “Face Beat all the time” make-up kind of gal. Mainly because I don’t have time for all of that & also because I have a fear of my face falling off from putting too many random products on it (LOL- this is actually 150% true)! I do, however, have some things that I simply cannot live without. For the most part, I hardly ever switch up my face regimen. Earlier this year though, I had total face issues for like 2 months straight and had to change up the products I use a little. I’ve rounded up my current recent favs below, from the bronzer I’ll never stop using & some new things I hadn’t listed before!
I switched up the Brow
Okay- so I have been using Anastasia Brow Wiz((in Ebony) for like 3 years. I went to the store a few weeks ago to restock & they were out! I was so mad ya’ll I went to like two other stores to keep looking and they didn’t have it either. I bit the bullet and got something new and I am obsessed! I’ve always been a Benefit fan and already use a ton of their products, so I had to just to go with their Brow Pencil. Well- I am obsessed and never going back! I love how it’s thin but not too thin and the color is really good. I use Number 5 and I loveee it! A must try for sure.
Still with the same Bronzer
I will never leave my Becca Topez and I still use it daily! I have tried to use some other ones but no other ones really compare. I love this one and how you can really choose how much “glow” you want for the day. I’ve also used this product for a couple of years. I have used some other bronzers as well, such as the Anastasia Glow Kit, but I still use Topez as my main highlight during the week.
For the Lashes
I switch between two mascaras on the regular- my Benefit “They’re Real” and My Too Faced. I love them both, but for different reasons. I actually mix the two, I put the Benefit on first since it makes my eyelashes really curly. After a few layers, I then finish it off with my Too Faced “Better than Sex”. I secretly like the whole “Dramatic Clumpy Eyelashes” look and doing this does just that. It is fairly hard to get off though, so I have to use the They’re Real Makeup Remover from time to time, but it’s for sure worth it.
All about the Under Eye & Lippie Combo
Besides my mascara, I hardly ever leave the house without a good under eye. I only use one, my Anastasia Banana Stick that I LOVE! If there is only one beauty product that you actually get from this post- it’s this one! It has such an easy application and I love how you can really control how much highlight you have on! For bare face days, I opt for only a bit and sometimes add a bit more for night time.
As far as lippies go, I have a few go-to lipstick colors that I’ve used for a while. My Tarte Glossy Lip Paint in Posion is my favorite for night time, the dark purple-ish color always looks great with anything! For the day, I opt for Smashbox Lip gloss, but have recently been liking Colour Pop in Limbo. It’s nude enough for day wear but you can add more for a more dramatic look.
Bare Face Every Day
I’m still not big on foundation & never have been, so a good moisturizer/cleaner is still a must for me. I have a go-to that I love, but have been using some others as well also! For one, I’m really liking the new Philosophy Simple Cleanser. It’s like a soft astringent and leaves my face feeling really soft. After I use it, I use the Clinique Moisture Surge and in the morning my face feels super hydrated!
What are some of the most recently beauty products that you’re loving? I’m not always up for new things…but I just might try some new ones soon. Until Next Time!
Super cute ‘flawless’ bag! And the mascara you definitely nailed! I use this too but in the waterproof version. I only wish the container was pink instead of blue! As for the other products, I haven’t tried them, but now I want one of each! Thanks for sharing such an honest review. I see some new products in my immediate future!
Yesss- I love that Mascara! It’s my go to for sure!
I’ve always been a huge fan of Anastasia’s brow wiz, but benefit has some amazing brow products too! I also really love the NYX microbrow pencil which is a total dupe for the brow wiz. Love that lip color on you!
Ahh thanks for the tip, I will have to try it!
I am also not a huge make up girl simply because I cannot wake up earlier! So, I am really keen on moisturisers too. Your skin looks so gorgeous
Thank you so much!
I layer my mascara’s too! Right now I’ve been using It Cosmetics Superhero mascara as a base to lengthen and then I use Maybelline’s Lash Sensational to curl & lengthen over top – perfect combo! Lash Sensational is the best dupe for Better Than Sex imo!
Makes sense!
I love the Too Faced mascara – a great drugstore dupe for it is the Loreal Lash Paradise!
Yes! Ahh I will have to try that..thanks for sharing! <3
Love the bag, my favorite brow product currently is the Maybelline Tattoo Studio Eyebrow Gel! that thing does not move at all!!
Thanks for the recommendation…I will have to try!
I love Benefit’s brow pencil! I actually just ran out of it, so thank you for the reminder to go grab another one!
xo
Sami
The Classic Brunette
Haha of course!
Too Faced Better Than Sex mascara is by far one of my favorites.
Me too! <3
I love your lip color that you recommended. Looks gorgeous on you! I am loving “Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink.” I have a big problem with getting lipstick on my teeth and it lasts all day. I have it in a bright red and burgundy/plum.
Me too! I’m always worried about that, haha!
I’ve been wanting to try that Too Faced mascara for awhile! I also need to find a new bronzer too, as I’m almost out of mine and feel like I need a switch!
You have to try Becca! It’s my absolute favorite!
The ‘Better Than Sex’ mascara is my absolute favorite!
Me too! Love the product just hate the name, ha!
Love the products. I am always being told that my make-up isn’t complete, because I can’t stand to have too much on my face, but, my eyes are usually everything. I love the photo you have with the orange sweatshirt, your eyebrows look flawless.
I get it, I can’t stand a lot of makeup either!
Thanks so much!
XOXO,
B