Makeup Basics To Always Have

Article in brief: the author shares with us the list of makeup items that are essential for daily looks.

We’re all guilty of buying unnecessary products that end up being part of the décor instead of serving their actual purpose. Over the years, my makeup shelf has endured a rigorous filtration process and only a few products have remained to be my favorite. Dramatic eyes, rosy cheeks and nude lips appeal to the majority of people, and these products will assist in achieving this classic look!

To emphasize your eyes, the Maybelline Rocket proves to be an intense black mascara that provides volume and curl. My Rimmel’s “Glam eyes” black eyeliner is a holy grail product – the secret lies within the fine brush. It is a liquid medium that dries matte and helps in creating a thin or thick liner. Mac’s “Coffee” kohl liner makes the eye color stand out further, especially when used along the eyelid and slightly smudged on the lower lashes.

For healthy looking cheeks, I never drift away from benefit’s “CORALista” which is a powder blush in a pink and peachy color. A little bit goes a long way with this blush but it also acts as a subtle highlighter! For those of you who are interested in creating a glow, Inglot’s #62 is an illuminator and it provides a dewy shimmer that looks great, especially in photos. I have experimented and changed my bronzer countless times, but I keep coming back to Nars’ famous “Laguna” bronzer because of the color and buildable pigment.

Matte lip colors are elegant and timeless, and Sephora’s #02 cream lip stain has become a signature color to me, particularly when it is mixed with NYX’s soft matte lip cream. The NYX is a vanilla-scented subtle pink color that goes well on its own but looks better when it is combined with different colors.

These essentials make great everyday products that are easy to use and look beautiful on!