Everyday Makeup Routine

My everyday makeup routine is pretty simple...I rarely ever wear eyeshadow or eyeliner to work, just a fresh looking face (except Mondays)! I always start with NARS oil free primer - it minimizes pores, fine lines and wrinkles. Under-eye concealer is a must! It brightens the area around your eyes and helps you look awake. Next is foundation, I recommend Laura Mercier silk creme foundation, it has a dewy finish. My favorite drug-store foundation is Maybelline Fit Me, its very natural looking.

ALWAYS use setting powder - it gives your face a flawless finish and makes your skin look luminous in any light. This is definitely one of my favorite products, every girl should have this in their makeup bag! I use NARS Laguna bronzing powder on the bridge of my nose and dust a little on my hairline and jawline. Next I put a little blush on the apples of my cheeks - I'm a NARS snob (see Insagram picture to the right). My favorites are Lovejoy, Gilda, Orgasm and Sex Appeal. After that I apply mascara and eye primer (lightens my eyes) then throw on some tinted lip balm and I'm done! That's my easy makeup routine that only takes about ten minutes!

 These are my favorite products that get the job done...

What are some of your favorite makeup products?

xo meggan

What's in my Make-up Bag?

Happy election day! Hope everyone gets to the polls and votes!

I've done a 'What's in my bag' post so I thought I would also show you guys whats in my make-up bag! You will see I have a major slight obsession with NARS...

Let me start with the blush...Orgasm, Outlaw, Gilda, Sex Appeal and Torrid...they are all great colors! In my opinion NARS makes some of the best quality blush, it blends well, has great color and it lasts all day. 

Orgasm - A shimmery peachy-pink...you do not need a lot as its very pigmented!

Outlaw - It's a medium-dark raspberry pink with a dusty golden shimmer. It seems like a shade that would work well on a variety of complexions.

Gilda - An orange-coral and a matte finish. It's my favorite out of them all!

Sex Appeal - A pale pink that really highlights your cheekbones! I usually mix this with the other colors.

Torrid - A warm coral that is less pigmented then Orgasm and Outlaw. It has flecks of gold shimmer but its hardly noticeable, only when it catches light. 

On my NARS blush wish-list...Love Joy, Exhibit A and Seashell pink!

I go back and fourth between NARS foundation and Maybelline Fit Me foundation. The pros are it has SPF 18, great coverage, it leaves a dewy finish and its inexpensive!

I usually don't wear eyeshadow everyday...I just swipe some MAC primer on and eyeliner (navy blue or black) but I do wear it when I go out. I love the Bobbi Brown smokey eye pallet! The NARS duo eyeshadow Alhambra is also great - Metallic Rose Mist / Golden Champagne. It really highlights your eyes and is long lasting!

I've tried a lot of mascara's but I always find myself coming back to Maybelline Great Lash. It's inexpensive, doesn't clump, separates lashes and lengthens. I think it works well for the price.

These are just some of my favorites/must-haves! What's in your make-up bag?