Not all of these items are "HG" or my favorite favorites - they're simply what I'm using right now or when I'm pressed for time - something easy to fall back on.
CONCEALER AND BASE
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| Bobbi Brown Corrector in Peach, MAC MSFN, Annabelle BB Compact Makeup, Real Techniques Buffing Brush, EcoTools Kabuki, |
Pat corrector on the undereye area (I use my ring finger), lightly brush MAC MSFN or Annabelle BB Compact Makeup over this area and then all over the face.
EYE SHADOW
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| Tarina Tarantino Wonderful Palette, Becca Vicuna, L'oreal Sahara Treasure, theBalm Nude'Tude palette |
Vicuna goes on first to prime lids and give them a faint shimmer. Go-to neutrals are L'Oreal Sahara Treasure, the non-green shades in TT Wonderful, and Snobby, Stubborn, Stand-offish, Schitzo and Sleek from the Nude'Tude palette.
EYE LINER AND MASCARA
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| Shiseido curler, Benefit Magic Ink, Urban Decay Bourbon, L'oreal Voluminous Power Volume Collagen Waterproof Mascara |
If I'm in a rush, I skip mascara. If I want to impress, I give it a go. But always: eye liner.
BLUSH
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| MAC Fresh Honey, MAC Early Morning, Senna Cosmetics Très Jolie, Real Techniques Blush Brush |
Flattering powder blush + fluffiest brush in the world = easy peasy.
LIPS
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| Annabelle Coralista, Dior Orange Pareo, Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment |
In the winter especially, gloss and balm are key - I like moisturizing ones that don't gunk up with time or reapplication. I hate the mini Fresh balms and love the big ones (packaging!) but I have the free Sephora gifts to use up, so that's what I'm using.
That wraps this up. What are your easy go-tos? Do you usually stick with a tried and true look when you're in a rush or trying to impress?
