My Makeup Story + My Everyday Natural Makeup Look

I discovered mascara and eyeliner in college. I was terrible at wearing eyeliner because I could only use pencil liners, and I would always end up with raccoon eyes by the end of the night. Even then, I only wore them for special events. Now that I am a YouTube guru fanatic, I've become one of the girls that I feared long ago. Makeup everywhere from the bathroom to the bedroom. I've collected a few things the last 3 years, and I'm pretty content with my current routine. Of course, every now and then I get the urge to spend more than I need, but that's just the consequence of watching those addicting videos. I'm glad I found them because they inspire me everyday. Here are the products I currently use for my everyday natural makeup routine:

For the face:

Top row from left: Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treament in Neautralizer, Vichy Normaderm Pro Mat Ultra-Matifying Oil-Free Lotion SPF 15, Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunblock SPF 55, Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Foundation SPF 15 in Beige 30; Second row: Bobbi Brown corrector in Peach, bareMinerals concealer, Laura Mercier mineral powder SPF 15, Sigma flat top kabuki brush F80, ELF concealer brush, and Tarte Amazonian clay blush in Exposed

 For the eyes:

Shu Uemura lash curler, Sonia Kashuk angled point eyeliner brush, Pixi Endless Silky Eye pen in Cocoa, Shu Uemura eyebrow pencil in hard 9, Loreal Voluminous Millions Mascara, Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips gel liner in brown

The Look:

 

  

I know, it's a very natural look, and it doesn't even look like I'm wearing anything. But that's kinda the way I like it. Now that I'm older, I need those products to cover my blemishes and dark eye circles. I have terrible dark circles and I almost always have acne scars. First of all, sunblock is a must for everyday use. Since I have combination skin, I like to use the Vichy matifying moisturizer for my T-Zone. 

Next, I use my Chanel foundation, and then I start layering my concealers. The Maybelline goes on first for my dark circles, and I tap that in with Bobbi Brown corrector in Peach. The color is a lot darker but when mixed with the Neutralizer, it matches my color. Lastly, I use the bareMinerals mineral concealer to set. Sometimes, during the end of the day when I'm on the oily side, I will set my whole face with the Laura Mercier loose powder foundation. As you can see, most of these products have SPF in them, and it's definitely the key to keeping your skin free from sunspots.

The brushes are optional, but sometimes when I feel like having a heavier coverage, I will use my Sigma flat top kabuki brush. The ELF concealer brush is a must for the bareMinerals concealer. Next, I use my Tarte Exposed blush, which is just natural enough for every day use.

For the eyes, I only wear eyeliner and mascara for everyday makeup. I use the Physicians Formula gel liner in brown to tight line my upper eyes and line my eyes with a subtle wing. I find that this product is best used with the Sonia Kashuk angled liner brush. Once you get the hang of using the brush, it's a godsend product! Then, I use my Pixi Silky Endless pen for water-lining my bottom eyes. This is a wonderful product that does not give me raccoon eyes! Lastly, I curl my lashes and use the Loreal Millions Lashes. It seems like such a hassle to just look natural... but I guess this just the process goes hand in hand with aging...