This may come as a surprise to most, but I don't wear a lot of makeup on a daily basis. When I do put it on, and not for an event, I don't use the same kind of products I carry in my kit. My skin is super sensitive and I'd rather let it breath as much as it can.
As some of you may know, I am also 7 months pregnant--which is wreaking havoc on my skin! It is now more sensitive, less dry and dehydrated (for the first time in my life), and I am experiencing break outs. Where is that pregnancy glow everyone talks about?
Here are my current favorites to keep a light, natural, day look:
1. Face: Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer was my go-to, but the SPF and fragrance are killing my preggo skin. Instead, I've been moisturizing and using a little wax-based foundation if needed, and NARS concealer for my under eye and blemishes.
2. Blush/Bronzer/Highlighter: I never can settle on a favorite blush, though I do frequently go back to "warm soul" by MAC. It's light and not too harsh for a natural look on my very fair skin. I don't find it suitable for event makeup, but for everyday I like the color. I don't wear bronzer or highlighter everyday. When I do want a little bronze, I use "Milk Chocolate Soleil" by Too Faced.
2. Eyes: Neutral, matte shadows to keep it light, and a winged liner to elongate my round eyes. I LOVE Bobbi Brown gel liner. Lancôme Hypnose Drama is my absolute fave mascara--as long as you apply quickly to avoid clumping!
3. Brows: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in Taupe. Yes, I'm a brunette. Yes, brown typically looks too warm or too dark for me. I am a big fan of going lighter on the color and applying with very light pressure to create a "fuller" brow look as opposed to a drawn on one.
4. Lips: Strawberry Lip Balm or a homemade lip moisturizer. I only wear lipstick and liner with full makeup and must be careful with ingredients due various allergies. If I'm not thorough with investigating ingredients, I can get reactions to wheat derivatives or the fragrance in cosmetics--eek!!! Lip products are the toughest for me!
What are your favorite daily makeup products?