I am such a creature of habit when it comes to beauty products. I always hate to branch out from what I’m familiar with. The thought of spending tons of money on products I may or may not like after I get home stresses me out. In the past I have typically stuck to drug store make up and never really invested much money or time into my beauty routine. I figured that if I didn’t spend much money on the products I was buying that I wouldn’t feel as bad if I didn’t like it. It wasn’t until recently that I really started to invest more money into my beauty products and I have to say that it definitely has made a difference. There are still some drugstore products that I like and will still probably continue to buy and use but I do think some things are important to invest in to get better quality products.

Today I will be sharing my current make-up routine and explaining which products I love and believe are worth the investment. If you are anything like me, it helps to hear other people’s reviews of different products to decide if its worth to take the plunge in buying that product you’ve been eyeing.

Pur 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Make-up (Light Tan):I am obsessed with this foundation and highly recommend it for those that prefer a powdered foundation. This product acts as a foundation, concealer, powder, and sun protectant (spf15). It is incredibly light weight but also provides plenty of coverage. My biggest complaint about other powdered foundations I have tried in the past was lack of coverage. You simply apply more of this product for more coverage depending on your preference but it does not feel heavy at all. I find that the Pur Cosmetics Chisel Brush is the best brush for applying this product.

Becca Luminous Blush (Snapdragon)- In the past I typically used a Covergirl blush and never really strayed. This Becca luminous blush has me hooked though. It comes in about 6 different shades so there is one for all skin tones. This blush provides just the right amount of color to the cheekbones without looking over done. I tend to prefer powder blushes to liquid or stick options, and while I don’t typically layer different blush products this one is supposed to layer great.

 

 

Pur Au Naturel Glowing Days and Smoldering Nights Eye Shadow Palette: It has only been recently that I have started wearing eye shadow. I really had no clue what I was doing when it came to eye shadow so I simply steered clear of it. The thing I like the most about this palette is that it has an option for day wear as well as an option for night. I feel this palette works great with my brown eyes but could also compliment green eyes as well. For my everyday wear, I use the brown shade from the glowing days collection on the crease of my eye lid and then use the lightest shade (True) from my crease to my brow. I then blend the two together. I then use that same light shade on my lid and mix with the Radiant shade from the smoldering nights section. This adds just enough shimmer to be noticed but not come off as too much.

 

Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner: This is one of my drugstore products that I just can’t quit. I have used this eyeliner for years and absolutely love it. I use the shade Black Brown. The reason that this eyeliner is my favorite is because it is the one eyeliner I have used that does not smudge or fade throughout the day. I have a bad habit of rubbing my eyes and forgetting I have make-up on them. This is the only eyeliner I have found that can hold up against my bad habit.

Pur Big Look Mascara: I used to only wear mascara for special occasions, such as weddings. I already have fairly thick and long eyelashes so I just never really felt it necessary. I tried this certain mascara because it is infused with argan oil and is supposed to help nourish you lashes and lengthen them as well. I find that mascara tends to have such a detrimental effect on my eyelashes, cause my lashes to fall out or break when removing the mascara. This mascara also has a wand that was developed to help prevent clumping. I am sort of on the fence with this product. I do like the way it makes my lashes appear even thicker and longer but I have noticed that the wand is not clump resistant as I would like.

Pur Lip Gloss Stick (Honey Pie): There are so many options when it comes to lip products that it can be overwhelming. I went with a neautral colored lip gloss stick and love it. The natural color makes it easy to pair with anything and looks great for day or night. The gloss stick makes the application easy and keeps it mess free.

 

I would love to hear what some of your make up favorites are and what brands you swear by and can’t live without. Any mascara recommendations? What are some of your favorite brush brands to use?