I’ve been MIA for the previous couple of weeks as I simply moved from Tampa to Miami! We’ve all been residing out of packing containers and shifting packing containers as we packed all the pieces up for our massive transfer. We’re lastly in South Seaside! I’ll share extra quickly however you possibly can see a sneak peek of our new place on my LIFE UPDATES highlights on Instagram in the event you’re curious!
We’re slowly however certainly settling into our new place and getting all the pieces sorted. Numerous opinions and extra magnificence content material coming your means as I get again into the swing of issues. I actually miss running a blog and attempting out new magnificence merchandise. I can’t wait to get again into my routine.
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There are such a lot of nice make-up launches lately. I’ll share my absolute tried and true favorites by class and if there’s one thing new that I attempted and beloved lately I’ll additionally record these under.
Greatest Primers
I’m nonetheless not a conventional primer form of individual, however I’ll use a multi-tasking primer/moisturizer/spf beneath make-up. I nonetheless love the Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base and the Charlotte Tilbury Invisible UV Flawless Primer with SPF 50.
If I would like one thing to combine in or add a little bit of glow as a base, I nonetheless swear by the Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter (I take advantage of Shade 3 or 4.5, swatches right here) as a staple, however lately I’ve been actually loving the Dior Ceaselessly Star Filter (I take advantage of Shade 3, swatches + comparisons right here) and Saie Glowy Tremendous Gel in Roseglow.
I additionally actually like the brand new Supergoop! Glowscreen Mushy-Radiance Drops which is a mineral components with SPF40. I’ve been testing out the darker shade Golden Hour however may also choose up Dawn to attempt.
Greatest Concealer
Two favorites I’ll all the time repurchase are the Natasha Denona Hy-Glam Concealer for full protection (nonetheless creamy and really simple to mix) or the YSL Touche Eclat. The opposite ones proven above are additionally ones I’ve beloved, however proper now I’ve been sticking to the Natasha Denona one more often than not.
I’ve been very curious concerning the Haus Labs Triclone Pores and skin Tech Concealer and might be choosing it up in the course of the sale.
Greatest Basis/Pores and skin Tints
I really like that there big selection of base formulation and protection for each pores and skin sort and choice. My high three most-used foundations from Sephora are the Armani Luminous Silk Basis (I put on Shade 6.5), Dior Ceaselessly Pores and skin Excellent Basis Stick (I put on 2.5N or 3N, swatches right here) and the Westman Atelier Very important Pores and skin Basis Stick (my shades vary from V, VI to VII relying how tan I’m).
I additionally actually love the It Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow. For a extra pure wanting tint I really like the Summer time Fridays Pores and skin Tint and Fenty Eaze Drop Blurring Pores and skin Tints.
Greatest Setting Merchandise
My go-to powder is the Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless End Setting Powder. For a free setting powder I feel the Laura Mercier Translucent Unfastened Setting Powder stays a traditional and I actually love the Make-up by Mario Setting Merchandise. I really like the way in which his SurrealSkin Mushy Blur Setting Powder seems to be on the pores and skin (undoubtedly splurge on his puff). His SurrealSkin Mushy Setting Spray can be a extremely good one.
The outdated model of the Givenchy Prisme Libre was 10/10 however I haven’t appeared on the new one after studying so many dangerous opinions. I do have just a few newer ones on my wishlist that I need to try in the course of the sale together with the Givenchy Prisme Libre Pressed Powder, YSL All Hours Hyper Blur Unfastened and perhaps the Kosas Cloud Set Unfastened Powder.
Greatest Bronzers/Contour
The perfect contour merchandise I’ve tried from Sephora are the Uncommon Magnificence Heat Needs Easy Cream Bronzer Stick and Westman Atelier Face Hint Contour Stick. These have one of the best undertones for my pores and skin tone, most different manufacturers run too heat or cool. Swatches + comparisons on this submit right here.
For a bronzer my favourite has been the Armani Luminous Silk Creamy Bronzing Powder in 100 or 110 (evaluation right here). I additionally nonetheless actually love the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Bronzer for that delicate glowy bronze. Gucci Solar-Kissed Glow Bronzer in Shade 3 can be a extremely good one.
The Ilia Sunshift Weightless Silky Cream Bronzer is one among my favourite shimmery cream bronzers for the colour + end, but it surely’s extra like a highlighter on my pores and skin relatively than a bronzer as a result of shimmers. Swatches right here.
There are many new bronzer formulation I’ve on my record to attempt. They’ve been packed away in shifting packing containers however I hope to evaluation them earlier than the sale ends! I do have the Dior Ceaselessly Nude Jumbo Bronzer in 20 and 30. I’m curious concerning the new Haus Labs Powder Sculpt Velvet Powder Bronzers, hoping that one of many new shades will work for me!
Greatest Blush Formulation
I feel I may write a complete sequence devoted to blushes. I’m nonetheless 100% a powder blush lover. If I may solely choose 3 powder blushes to suggest I feel the YSL Make Me Blush Powder Blush (evaluation + swatches right here) is without doubt one of the finest new powder blush formulation. I additionally nonetheless actually love the Gucci Luminous Matte Magnificence Blush (reviewed right here and right here) and Dior Rosy Glow Blush can be a favourite (swatches right here).
Out of the newer blush launches I feel the brand new Tower28 GetSet Blur + Set Matte Powder Blush (swatched right here) and Saie SuperSuede Powder Blushes (tried on right here) are strong wins. Formulation put on fantastically. I don’t love all of the shades they launched however I do actually love the colours I attempted. The Tower28 is a real matte end however doesn’t look flat. The Saie SuperSuede has extra of a satin end and it’s simple to layer and mix, however general has a delicate vibe.
For a cream/liquid blush components Armani Luminous Silk Cheek Tints, Natasha Denona Hy-Blush (evaluation right here) and Huda Blush Filter (one reviewed right here) are my favorites for the components and shade choice.
I plan on shopping for among the new Westman Atelier blush duos in the course of the sale to attempt!
Highlighters I Love
I’ve been extra into glowy blush for a glow relatively than a conventional highlighter, however I actually love the Dior Ceaselessly Glow Maximizers (Nude and Peachy are my favorites, swatches right here). The Westman Atelier Tremendous Loaded Tint Peau de Peche highlighter can be a staple – champagne bronzey tones are arduous to seek out for me and this one is simply excellent. Swatches on this submit right here.
Eyeshadow Favorites
My eyeshadow picks are my similar go-to’s currently. I really feel the necessity to discover one thing recent and new to vary up my magnificence seems to be, however my high 5 eyeshadow palettes are the Tom Ford Eye Colour Quad in Peach Glamour, Tom Ford Golden Hour, Make-up by Mario Grasp Mattes, Natasha Denona I Want a Heat Nude and the Too Confronted Born This Means Pure Nudes.
If I needed to choose only one eyeshadow model to put on Natasha Denona wins palms down. Her palettes are those I attain for almost each single day.
For single shadows I nonetheless swear by the Charlotte Tilbury Eyes to Mesmerize (I put on Rose Gold probably the most) and the Armani Eye Tints in 44S Blush or 22M are my favorites. I feel I’d choose up a pair extra colours in the course of the sale.
Eye Make-up Staples (Liner, Forehead, Mascara)
My favourite eyeliners truly aren’t out there at Sephora (they’re from Sisley or Victoria Beckham Magnificence). However for brows there are TONS of nice choices at Sephora.
I really like Profit Exactly My Forehead (I put on Shade 3), Anastasia Beverly Hills Forehead Wiz (Caramel) and Glossier Boy Forehead Arch Pencil (Cool Brown) one of the best for brows. My most-used pencils are from ABH as a result of Caramel is one of the best shade for me. My pure hair shade is nearly black however my brows are rather a lot lighter so matching one thing to my hair often finally ends up wanting too harsh however Caramel is one of the best shade for me. As a lot as I really like the Glossier one there’s not a lot product within the pencil and I feel I used a complete pencil in 3 weeks.
Greatest Lip Liners
Now onto my favourite class: lips! I really like a very good lip pencil and layering lip merchandise are all the time enjoyable, however lately I’ve been so low upkeep I often put on 1 product on my lips at a time.
I nonetheless suppose the Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat is one of the best lip liner for my lip tone. I do know everybody most likely already owns Pillow Speak, but it surely’s nonetheless my go-to favourite pink impartial (swatches right here). I’ve additionally been actually impressed with the Fenty Hint’d Out Longwear Lip Liners (swatches right here), Huda Lip Contour 2.0 (swatches right here), Glossier Lip Line (swatches of my picks right here) and Tom Ford Lengthy Put on Lip Liners (swatches right here).
If I may solely suggest 2 to attempt in the course of the sale, I’d say splurge on the Tom Ford or Fenty choices. I did choose up among the Benefit Signature Lip Sheer Lip Liners however with my life in shifting packing containers this previous month I haven’t had an opportunity to attempt them.
Greatest Lipsticks
My high 6 lipstick formulation at Sephora embody the Tom Ford Lip Colour (new components + colours reviewed right here), Fenty Gloss Bomb Stix (I choose the cream ones reviewed right here), Prada Monochrome Mushy Matte (I really like P158 Meranti), YSL Rouge Pur Couture (swatches + evaluation right here), Westman Atelier Lip Suede (evaluation right here and in addition right here) and the NARS Afterglow Sensual Shine Hydrating Lipstick.
Greatest Lip Balms/Oils
YSL makes among the prettiest tinted lip balms, I really like all of the formulation, however my favourite is the Sweet Glaze (evaluation right here and new shades right here) or Sweet Glow (swatches right here) for one of the best lasting energy, pigment and shine.
For a tinted lip balm or oil I’ve so many favorites. For a squeeze tube format balm the Summer time Fridays Lip Butter is all the time in my bag. I’ve all the colours however love the Vanilla Beige probably the most (swatches right here). The Gisou Honey Infused Hydrating Lip Oils are tremendous enjoyable however the pigment is extremely sheer (new shades in motion right here).
For a twist up/click on fashion balm I do nonetheless actually love the Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lips (all of the formulation are nice) and the Hourglass Phantom Volumizing Shiny Balm colours can’t be beat (new shades reviewed right here).
Greatest Lip Gloss
For lip gloss I’m nonetheless sticking to my high 5 go-to’s! The Fenty Gloss Bomb remains to be a favourite and I plan on choosing up the brand new Gloss Bomb Oil shades tomorrow! The Dior Addict Lip Maximizer is my most-worn and most-reached-for gloss. I’ve been actually impressed with the Huda Fake Filler Lip Gloss (swatches right here), I feel all the colours are flattering and wearable. Pat McGrath stays a favourite for one of the best easy non-sticky gloss though so many shades are out of inventory, I don’t know if it’s simply bought out or being phased out.
Instruments/Misc
For instruments I want there was only one model I may discover all my favourite brushes from, however sadly I’ve to combine instruments from totally different manufacturers. Total I feel the Hourglass brushes are high notch for each powder and cream merchandise. I actually love the No 15 Blush Brush for cream brushes and the Vanish Basis Brush for bases and the Concealer Brush is superb. I splurged on the journey brush set throughout a earlier sale just a few years in the past and it was 100% definitely worth the splurge.
Ilia brushes are SO under-rated, I hope they increase their brush vary. I actually love the Sculpting Brush and Ending Powder Brush.
I feel the Glossier Lip Liner Sharper is a should. The design to catch the shavings is giant sufficient that you simply don’t should empty it each single time. It’s additionally nice for journey.
It appears as if lots of my go-to powder puffs have modified and aren’t as delicate as they was (I’m speaking about repurchases not being the identical). I actually love the Make-up By Mario Grasp Professional Puff although. It’s sufficiently big to cowl an honest quantity on the face with out having to dab 1,000,000 occasions and it’s extremely delicate.
One other must-have I swear by is the Sephora Assortment Day by day Brush Cleaner. Because it’s on the spendy aspect I often wash my brushes with Daybreak Dish Cleaning soap and a scrubbing pad. However for cream merchandise could be tough to take away all the way in which. After I give them a rinse with heat water and dish cleaning soap. I’ll spritz the Sephora Brush cleaner to soak the comb. For those who attempt it is going to be AMAZED at how a lot basis, cream blush or eyeshadow come out, even AFTER washing it with cleaning soap + water.
That wraps up my make-up favorites and staples! For those who’re procuring the sale let me know what you propose on choosing up! I’m internet hosting a giveaway right here on my weblog. I’m going to ship FIVE readers every a $100 eGift card to Sephora. Open to everybody 18+ however do word that the reward card might be to the Sephora US website solely. Observe the steps within the widget under for an opportunity to win. I’ll choose a winner on Wednesday April ninth and electronic mail the winners straight.
