Summer Everyday Makeup Routine

    AFTER

BEFORE

I feel totally exposed but I thought I would show pictures of myself before and after my daily summer makeup routine. I try to dedicate 5-10 minutes for makeup application in the morning and being a Mom and Full time worker makes it challenging at times.

I start with my MAC-Fast Response Eye Cream and my Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel. During the summer I try to stay away from heavy moisturizers and eye creams because by the end of the day my makeup will basically side off my face. I really believe that if you start with a great base, your makeup will last.

Next, I use MAC Prolong Wear Concealer in NC30 under my eyes and NC42 on my blemishes. I set that with Bare Minerals Matte SPF 15 Foundation. I find using this powder foundation helps to even out my skin tone and helps mattify my skin.

Now that my skin is evened out, I contour and add a sun kissed glow using Nars Bronzer in Casino. I use Nars Blush in Orgasm to add some colour to my cheeks. These two products have been my absolute favourite for the summer.

Next, I like to work on my brows using Mabelline New York Define-A-Brow in Medium Brown. This is such an easy product to work with and very inexpensive.

My favorite step in my makeup routine is eyeliner.  I use Mabelline New York Master Precise Liner in Black. This is a liquid liner and I have been using this every single day since I bought it. The flow of the product is continuous and the felt tipped applicator allows you to create very fine lines. I also love how opaque the product shows with just one pass on your eyes. I love to take my time with my liner and create a thicker line and I always wing it out. I always curl my lashes and then apply 2 coats of Mabelline New York One-By-One Volume Express Water Proof Mascara in Very Black.

Last but not least, I use Sugar Lip Treatment in Rose for my lips.  My lips were always dry until I bought this product.  It gives my lips a nice light rose colour and it is super moisturizing.

Well that's it and as you can tell from the before and after shot, it really does make a difference if you take 10 minutes on yourself. I always feel more confident and polished when I have makeup on. I hope you will try some of these products and add them to your daily routine. Have a great summer everyone!