Your makeup bag, that is. As a general rule, I consider myself to be relatively low-maintenance. That consideration comes from how I would prefer to be viewed rather than from any hard fact (though I have been told that I am low-maintenance, at least getting ready wise 😉 ) I do, however, wear eye makeup every single day (well, sometimes I don’t on the weekends and might not if I am running very late). On days that I do forego eye makeup, my co-worker and good friend always comments that I “look tired.” Nope, I just didn’t put on any eye makeup, ha.
My makeup bag, which was part of my maid of honor gift from my bestie Christina. 🙂
I’m definitely a creature of habit. When I find something I like, I stick with it. I tend to order the same things at restaurants and wear the same jewelry every day. The same can be said for my makeup “look.” I wear the same makeup every day, unless it is a very special occasion (like, say, getting married) or I need a little extra coverage because my skin is misbehaving.
My morning getting ready routine takes me around ten minutes if I showered the night before; 25 if not and 35 if I want to get fancy and actually blow dry my hair. After putting moisturizer on my face, I break out the following arsenal:
- Maybelline eyelash curler- Using an eyelash curler is a really easy tool to “wake up” your eyes.
- MAC makeup brush- I use this to put on undereye concealer
- bareMinerals “Well-Rested” undereye concealer-this concealer is a fairly new purchase. I like it a lot and definitely recommend it- it works a lot better than any liquid concealer I’ve tried!
- Estee Lauder kohl eyeliner in black-I think I received this in the Estee Lauder free gift with purchase bag. It is a simple, straightforward liner that blends easily.
- Urban Decay eyeshadow in Midnight Cowgirl– I like this eyeshadow a lot. The only downside is that it is very shimmery and can the shimmer migrates to areas other than your eyelid.
- DiorShow mascara in Black– this mascara is AMAZING. I read about it on Veronika’s blog and decided to give it a shot. I’ve never looked back! My eyelashes are fairly short and this mascara makes them look awesome!
- Nars highlighting/bronzing blush duo in Laguna and Org*sm–I’ve been wearing this combo since 2004. I think it is universally flattering!
- Clinique blush brush
The urban decay eye shadow is a really pretty goldish color. Up until a few months ago, I had been wearing a shimmery lilac-grey color on my lids for YEARS (it is supposed to bring out green eyes). I had to switch the colors up when the lilac color was discontinued. Sad face. Anyway. My routine starts with a quick curl of each eyelash (super fast but essential) and then sweeping the bareMinerals powder concealer underneath my eyes with a makeup brush. I really like using the powder as opposed to a cream because I am no longer tugging at my eyes with my fingers 🙂 Then comes black liner (smudged and applied with a light hand) on both my top and bottom lids, followed by a bit of eyeshadow and a coat of mascara (again, diorshow is AMAZING) on the top lashes only. I finish up with a little bit of blush. When it’s warmer I may apply bronzer, but I don’t wear it in the cooler months- pale is the new tan, dontcha know?
If my skin is revolting against me or I have a big event, I break out the big guns:
bareMinerals foundation, applied with a Sephora makeup brush and Bare Escentuals hydrating mineral veil, applied with MAC makeup brush.
I didn’t jump on the loose powder/mineral makeup train until I had my makeup done for my wedding. It felt so lightweight and looked awesome! I probably wear it around once a month. I’ve heard people complain that the loose foundation is messy, but I don’t think it is. I just ensure that there isn’t any excess on the brush before I swipe it along my face.
So, what’s in your makeup bag? Are you loyal to certain products? Or are you more a “no makeup, thanks” kind of girl? How long does your morning routine take?
Have a great Monday, friends!
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I’m a “no make-up” girl. I only use a moisterizer on my face.
First of all, I must say that I have had my maybeline eyelash curler since I was 12. That is my ultimate FAVORITE piece of make-up equipment. If that thing were to get lost or break I think I would die. And yes, I agree that it totally makes you look more awake to curl your lashes.
And i’m super interested in trying out that mascara. I always end up back with maybeline in the pink tube but am on the prowl for a good lash lengthening one.
This was a great and helpful post. I’m not super high mainenance with make up either, but am always interested in what other people use as I always using the same thing every day. Good idea to show off your goods. I was hoping you would have shown a face picture of you all pretty with your make up. Like a before makeup and after picture? 🙂
My routine takes about 10 mins.
Linzi- I wanted to do a before/after but was too lazy. 😀 I will though!
I think I am going to give that concealer a try! Thanks for sharing Katie!! Have a great week!
I love this post and seeing what you use! I need to try that under-eye concealer!
Right now I use: clear mascara gel (for my eyebrows), clinique shimmery pink eyeshadow, eyeliner and mascara. Sometimes I curl my eyelashes and sometimes I have to hide zits (I never really hide them well!).
I loveeeee bare minerals! I started using it about two years ago now, and I pretty much use it for everything except my mascara and lip gloss 😀 I use the cheap covergirl volume something mascara, because with most of the expensive ones I’ve bought, I find they aren’t that much better. I’ve never tried the dior mascara though, so maybe you will have converted me, hehe
The mascara really is fantastic! Give it a whirl 😀
I was just looking at that Nars bronzer duo today on Sephora.com. I was always a Loreal girl but then I tried Bare Minerals and absolutely love it for my face. I still like Loreal for lip stuff though and Sephoras lip gloss is pretty bomb as well. As for eye makeup, I usually stick with Ulta or Bad Gal. Makeup makes me happy 🙂
I know, isn’t it great! I love the bronzer duo!
My morning make up routine literally takes 2 minutes. I use some sort of Covergirl eyeshadow and Covergirl Mascara and that’s it. When I’m getting more dressed up, I use Bare Minerals eye shadow and Mac fluidline eyeliner. I find that it’s the only kind that I am able to put on without making a huge mess.
I’m a pretty basic makeup person. My makeup bag is pretty much a mixture of Clinique and drugstore stuff. I tried bare minerals, but I’m allergic 😦 Love your makeup bag!
Great post! I am a Clinique and Dior girl. I agree that Dior makes the best mascara and I love their eyeshadow too! It goes on so smoothly and never cakes or crinkles. I use Clinique’s combination skin products for my tinted moisturizer, undereye concealer, powder and bronzer. It’s the only brand that never makes me break out. It takes me 5-10 minutes to “put my face on” depending on how precise I want to be and if I’m in a rush.
I am obsessed with my eyelash curler… I have no idea how I ever lived without it!! Takes two minutes if you don’t have time to load up on the mascara/liner/shadow deal. Great post 🙂
I’m a pretty low maintenance girl as far as my daily make up goes, but MAC’s paint pot in painterly is a MUST for my eyelids 🙂
love this post!
i really like mineral foundation. it is sooo light. love it
I think I’m boring with make-up and probably need professional help! LOL! I use a combo of drugstore stuff and Bare Minerals. I have fair, freckly, dry skin. I have to keep it kind of simple or I look way overdone because of my complexion. Thanks for sharing your bag!
I certainly don’t wear makeup every day – especially if I’m not going anywhere. My make up bag has basic essentials a lot like yours for day to day wear, but some more fun eyeshadows for when I feel like glamming it up a bit more.
I rarely wear makeup on the weekends. For the most part, I only wear it to work. My routine consists of moisturizer/spf 30, concealer, powder, blush, eyeshadow, eyeliner, and brow tamer…lol.
I can’t wear mascara, it irritates my eyes to much!