January 19, 2023

Here’s What I’m Adding To My Winter Makeup Bag For Some Sun-Kissed Vibes

A girl can dream right?

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Are you ready for your pocket-sized guide for how to put some glow back into your winter makeup bag? I don’t know about you, but mine just needed a re-jig; a little creamy texture here, a little hydrating primer there, because things were starting to get dull. Here’s what’s in my current rotation…

MAC Face + Body Radiant Sheer Foundation in C2* – Whenever I’m starting to feel like makeup isn’t really ‘sitting’ right on my skin, this is what I ALWAYS go back to. So sheer, but buildable and it you just look like your best skin, most glowy self. Mixed in with a little Glossier Futuredew* when I’m real dry? Perfection. I apply it with my Westman Atelier Blender Brush*.

Glossier Stretch Concealer* (I’m currently using up my old one which is in the shade Light) – Speaking of Glossier, this concealer is my under-eyes best friend whenever I’m dehydrated. I swear it’s impossible for it to look cakey. It’s just so brightening too which is exactly what I need right now.

Makeup By Mario SoftSculpt Transforming Skin Enhancer in Light Medium* – I love me a one-trick pony and this contour/bronzer hybrid does everything I need on the cheeks in terms of sculpting. I apply it with a Beauty Pie Pro Colour Angled Cheek Brush*.

MERIT Flush Balm Cheek Colour in Beverly Hills* (ad – gifted) – Am I in my blusher girlie era? I think so! This one is just so soft and creamy and the shade is just the right amount of pink without ever looking too much, you know? I also like to apply it on my lips after lip balm.

Patrick Ta Major Brow Lamination Gel* – OF COURSE. No other brow gel comes close IMO.

Makeup By Mario Master Mattes Eyeshadow Palette* – Not only do I love this palette for it’s mirror, the shades are just a warm tone eyeshadow lover’s dream. Easy to apply and blend and there are a good few options for everyday wear, with a few deeper shades for if I ever want to add some impact. I use the ZOEVA 223 Brush.

Surratt Noir Lash Tint* – I usually would use the Surratt Eyelash Curler* first, but I’m fresh from having a lash lift and LOVING IT. This mascara though is so natural and so light and just makes it look like you have lash extensions. It somehow retains that fluffy, natural feel.

Augustinus Bader Lip Balm* – The boujiest lip balm around, but it just does something – I SWEAR! Even Mark says it’s his favourite lip balm. HA!