Makeup Must-Haves

One thing I love about make-up is how you can bond over it with other ladies, exchanging tips, and testing each others favorite products. Makeup is definitely not my specialty. In the morning I apply my makeup very quickly. I have it down to a fine art and it usually only takes me ten minutes. I would recommend going to a department store and asking a sales associate to sit down with you and explain the proper colors and shades for your skin tone. I have found that the employees at MAC are usually very good and quite honest. I had an artist from MAC do my makeup for my wedding, and I specifically asked for it not to be too drastic. If you communicate to the artist what you want, they will usually comply. Be aware of the current trends because if you are stuck in trends from years ago your makeup will date you.



MAKE-UP BOX

FOUNDATION:
*MAC Mineralize Satin Finish SPF 15
*Prescriptives Traceless- Completely smooths your complexion

FACE HIGHLIGHTERS:
*MAC Strobe Cream- Gives your skin a healthy glow with very subtle shimmer
*Nars Multiple in Copacabana- I use this to give my cheek bones a life.
*Bare Minerals Pink Posey- An eye shadow I use on my cheek bones which also doubles as a blush.

LIP GLOSS:
* SmashBox O-Plump- Lip plumper that transforms to the perfect color on your lips.
* Lancome Juicy Tubes- So many amazing flavors it is hard to choose.
* Philosophy Supernatural- They make your lips look really plump and glittery.

CONCEALER:
*MAC Select Cover-Up- Camouflages blemishes with ease
* Jane Iredale Active Light- Conceals and treats dark circles and puffiness with advanced skin ingredients and great coverage.
*Neutrogena skin-clearing oil free concealer: Treats acne as it conceals.

POWDERS:
*MAC Select Sheer Pressed Powder- Comes in a compact and slips easily into any size purse.
*Jane Iredale Facial Blotting Sheets- Great alternative to packing on the powder, and a perfect touch up.

EYES:
* Shu Uemura eye lash curler- You should always curl your lashes before applying mascara as that opens your eyes.
* Lorac Mascara- Two sided with an amazing primer.