I have not sat down in awhile to write a post so I thought why not share things I’ve purchased recently and do reviews.
Kate Somerville Goat Milk Moisturizing Cream
I received this as part of my FabFitFun box. According to the description, it “delivers moisturization while maintaining a gorgeous, healthy glow.” I would agree with that. I put it on in the morning under my foundation and when I wash my face at night it still feels hydrated. Same with at night, when I wash my face in the morning I can feel the product still on my skin.
Colleen Rothschild Radiant Cleansing Balm
I saw this on IG over and over again and thought “Oh what’s the hype about” and figured I would try it for myself. It took me awhile to like it because it was SO different from my previous cleansing process. After a few weeks of using this I noticed my skin wasn’t as dry immediately after removing my makeup. I find it easiest to use this product with the muslin cloth in the shower. Otherwise I make a mess at the sink. If you aren’t willing to spend the full price, they do have a mini version.
L’Oreal Paris Infallible 24 Hour Fresh Wear Foundation
Since having Baby G, my skin has been different. I don’t know if it is hormones, age, lack of sleep or a combination of all. My go to foundation for the last couple of years has been L’Oreal’s Infallible Pro Glow, but now it rubs off or looks patchy by the end of the day. When I saw an ad for their 24-hour Infallible foundation I thought that might be what I need. Not so much. It’s a very thin formula. For good coverage I have to use double the amount of product and it doesn’t last any longer than the Pro Glow. At this point I think I will need to start spending the extra money on a more high end foundation.
Nature’s Bounty Hair, Skin, and Nails Gummies
Postpartum hair loss…it sucks! My hair started falling out about 6 months after Baby G was born. Right around the time my milk supply dropped and I stopped breastfeeding and pumping. Here I am 10 1/2 months postpartum and my hair is still falling out. How long does this last? I have no idea! With my hair getting thinner and thinner I knew I needed to do something. I add Vital Protein’s Collagen Peptides to my shakes (when I have time to make them), but haven’t see any changes. Probably due to lack of consistency. My sister-in-law did chemo for colon cancer and I asked if she used any products to help her hair grow back and she recommended Nature’s Bounty. So far I feel like my new growth is much more visible so I am happy with the product and will continue to use it.
That’s all for now. Being in quarantine means much less beautifying happening. I guess some people have found it a great time to test out new products, but for me, I have enjoyed doing less. Until next post…xoxo Becca
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I get asked a lot about my daily makeup routine, guess people like the natural look. I like my makeup to enhance my natural features rather than covering myself up (notice those freckles). Not to say I don’t try my hardest to hide dark under eyes! I’m going to jump right into describing my routine and link the products I use. My makeup brushes, minus my e.l.f. brush, are an old Sephora set, but I have included similar brushes.
Before I apply anything I take a makeup removing wipe (Ponds are my favorite) and cleanse my face. It removes any leftover makeup, sweat, or dirty that remains. Essentially giving you a clean canvas to work with.
After my skin is dry I apply REN Evercalm Global Protection Day Cream. I use this both before bed and in the morning. I have dry skin and this helps hydrate it throughout the day/night.
While the cream absorbs I usually take this time wet my beautyblender, apply a lip treatment, and get my foundation ready. I don’t always use the beautyblender for foundation, but occasionally I will.
I have tried a lot of foundations both high-end and drugstore and honestly I can’t decide which ones I like so I keep rotating. Right now I’m using L’Oreal Infallible Pro-Glow Foundation in 202 Creamy Natural. Even though I prefer a matte look, the pro-glow doesn’t make my skin appear dry. I place this on the back of my hand and use an e.l.f. Selfie Ready Powder Blurring Brush to pick up product and blend it in. The brush isn’t technically a foundation brush, but the densely packed shape and size distributes product quickly and easily buffs all over the face.
To cover those under eye circles I mentioned I use a generous amount of Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Concealer Treatment in the color light in a triangle shape under my eyes extending down to my nose. I blend this out with my damp beautyblender. Using the excess product to conceal/prep my eyelids too.
Then I set everything with Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder and a large powder brush. During the summer I tend to use more setting powder because well it’s Texas and it’s hot and humid. If I don’t, I feel like my face is melting off!
The eyes have several steps, but again, I keep it natural looking. For most of this process I use eyeshadow from Urban Decay’s Naked2 Palette. Using an angled shading brush, I cover my entire lid with Foxy. I feel it helps set the concealer I added and gives a smooth base for the rest of the shadows. Next I use a tapered blending brush to apply Tease in my crease. I blend it back and forth in a windshield wiper motion. I pick up the color Verve on my finger and tap it across my lid, below the crease. Verve is a warm pewter color with a frosty finish. I like how it makes my green eyes pop. BTW, some eye shadows just seem to apply best using your fingers! To highlight my brow bone, I once used Bootycall, but I’ve been out for awhile so I reach for an eyeshadow brush and Morphe’s Jaclyn Hill Palette. Picking up Beam and tapping off the excess, I blend the eyeshadow just below my eyebrows.
Since I am a redhead my hair (in addition to my skin) is very light/fair. For years I didn’t add product to my eyebrows, but the older I got and the more I learned, I realized I needed to make my eyebrows stand out. The powder I use is no longer available, but here’s a product I had used on me when I had my makeup done. I liked the finished look. It’s the Dior Backstage Brow Palette in Light. The two shades of powder help define the brows while the wax sets it all in place. I use a spoolie and angled brush to apply.
To finish the eyes I add a coat or two of L’Oreal Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara in Blackest Black to my top lashes and one coat Maybelline Lash Discovery Mascara to my bottom lashes. My favorite mascara is Diorshow, but I am allergic to something in their formula. The Voluminous Lash Paradise is the closest thing I have found to Diorshow. Maybelline’s Lash Discovery’s wand is the best for getting my lower lashes coated.
At the beginning of my routine I applied lip treatment. I will either add Chapstick and go about my day or apply NARS Satin Lip Pencil in Rikugien (rose pink). It’s my favorite “my lips but better” color.
To finish the whole look (back to that Texas heat and humidity comment) I spray my entire face with NYX Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray in matte finish (thank you Veronika from Veronika’s Blushing for this product find).
I hope you all enjoyed this daily makeup routine post. Maybe you found a new product or two in it. Share your favorite daily makeup products in the comments below.
Until next post…xoxo Becca
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Becca
born and raised Texan
Hi all and welcome to my cozy little place in the blogosphere. My name is Becca and I'm a born and raised Texan. After college I got married. Got a puppy. Got a house. And then I decided I wanted to share daily life, struggles, ambitions, and everything in between.
