My Favorite Makeup On the Road
🚨ALERT🚨I’m the single most unqualified person on the internet to be providing makeup, or skin care advice, but here we are.
A simple look with my favorite products
I like getting a deal so most of the products I’m showcasing today are affordable and easy to find.
I buy most of them at Target or CVS (depending on which one is having a sale 😉).
Elf is my favorite line as the value is all around strong –– nice product for a great price.
Lipstick Arsenal
I’m sharing my makeup tips because I’ve heard some people find makeup intimidating, or perhaps uninteresting.
As you know, I find clothing interesting, but I want my face to look as fabulous as my outfit. The two must match in order for me to feel as Clothing Confident as I want to feel.
Can you relate?
So, I present to you a makeup look I wear a lot on the road.
It’s pretty much my go-to, and the only elements that change are 1) my lip color (something more muted for the daytime/playdates), 2) the eyeliner, that’s for special occasions, and 3) the eye shadow and how dark I go.
Everything else is standard operating procedure.
“If you’re sad, add more lipstick and attack.”
My Daily Go-Tos, In One Place
All together, these products total to ~$110. Some individual PRODUCTS cost that much!
All of the products I use, with the exception of the Becca Primer.
My favorite products, in order of how I put them on
[MAKE SURE YOUR FACE IS CLEAN AS A WHISTLE. That means 0 makeup on/under your eyes.]
$11 - Facial Mist | Thayers Facial Mist Rose Petal - I spray it on my face before I apply foundation. Does it do anything? I have no idea, but it makes my skin feel good.
$40 - Facial Primer | Becca Primer - You don’t HAVE to use this, but I’ve found that it’s really helpful. I searched high and low for a good primer and this is the one I finally landed on. Elf has a best seller that I’ve heard is great ($8).
$8 - Foundation | Maybelline FIT Me! Matte + Poreless (I’m #115)
$8 - Concealer | Elf Camo Concealer - I use the concealer on my eye lids as an extra primer to keep the eye shadow on, in addition to dark spots on the face. I go a shade lighter than my normal foundation to add a highlight.
$4 - Blush - Elf monochromatic multi-stick (apply with your fingers)
$10 - Eyes Part I | Elf mad for Matte Nude Mood - I use this one when I want to get a little fancy (maybe some blue in there!?).
$14 - Eyes Part II | Sephora Eye love - this basic palette is perfect for day-to-day.
$2 - Eyebrow Pencil | Elf Brow Pencil - I couldn’t find the same version I used, but this’ll do wonders.
$9 - Mascara | Maybelline Mega Plush Volume Mascara
$6 - Final Powder | Elf Perfect Finish HD Powder, apply after you’ve applied eyeshadow, but before mascara.
$4 - Bronzer | Elf Bronzer - couldn’t find the same one, so I found this Elf version.
$8 - Lipstick | Revlon Matte Lipcolor - cult favorite.
“When I put on makeup, I’m not doing it to pander to antiquated patriarchal ideals of feminine beauty. I’m doing it because it makes me feel good.”
Applicators
$5 - Beauty Blender | Elf beauty blender - make sure to wet it before you apply foundation, it’ll work better
$12 - Brushes | Go for this bunch by Elf
For bronzer
Eyebrow comber and fine brush for smokey eye
Eye brush spreader
Powder application
T.J. MAXX FTW
If I’m ever feeling bored with my makeup selection, I go to TJ Maxx and browse their selection of make up products and bring a few into the circulation. You never know what you’re going to find, but one thing’s for sure, you know it’ll be affordable.
