Beauty bag...
- lindsaysipe
- Mar 22, 2014
- 3 min read
It takes a special kind of lady to bare her face to the world without a few minor "enhancements." There's nothing more I love than looking like I just rolled out of bed, but let's be honest-- the world doesn't want to see that. Here's where the lovely mess above comes into play. These are the things I can't seem to live without.
(clockwise from top left)
A sheer pink concotion that is perfect for chapped lips, highlighting cheekbones or smoothing flyaways in an updo. I apply with a finger and rub the excess into my cuticles.
A dewy complextion is essential in my book, but it's something I need to fake. This BB (beauty balm) cream does just that for me. It's light enough to feel like I'm not wearing anything but provides enough coverage to even out any discolorations (other than those pesky undereye circles). Birchbox introduced me and I can officially say I'm a dedicated convert.
This stuff is magic. It's thick but never cakey. The peachy-pink color is pigmented enough to counteract the darkness under my eyes that no amount of sleep seems to fix, while almost highlighting the inner corners simultaneously. I also use it around my nose and on my chin for redness control. Pat it in with your ring finger and you won't need any of those confusing brushes. I won't say it's great for all skin colors, but if you're a fair-medium Midwestern gal like myself, you can't go wrong.
Weren't born with chiseled cheekbones or a lit-from-within glow? Neither was I. Use this and your problems will be solved. Laguna is the perfect matte bronze for a subtle contour and Orgasm is a sophisticated coral to pop your complextion, rain or shine.
This stuff has a cult following for a reason. I have seldom heard that it doesn't live up to it all. A giant spooly brush will bring out even the tiniest lashes in the corners and you can load up on multiple coats throughout the day without a hint of a clump.
When I'm running late, nothing makes me feel better than a good ol' lash curl to make me look alive. Well that and an entire pot of black coffee. A couple of squeezes at the bash of my lashes make my eyes look bigger and more awake. Who wouldn't want that?
Don't let that concealer go to waste. You've got to set it with something without seeming like you rolled around in a pile of flour. This stuff really does sink into your skin. It makes that work you did with concealer seem invisible. A big fluffy brush and just a couple swirl-and-taps and your t-zone is oily no more.
Just your average run of the mill liquid liner for a perfect cat-eye. At only $1, I don't feel bad about wiping away a bad liner job and starting all over, because let's face it, perfect cat eyes are complicated. I'd prefer it if it had a felt tip but beggars can't be choosers when you're only shelling out 100 pennies.
Another Birchbox introduction and another I can't live without. Inner corners of your eyes, browbones and cheekbones all brought to perfection with this chubby little number. It's even perfect for a mid-day pick-me-up. Go for it, ladies.
Those are my essentials for a naked face. You don't need complicated tools or hours in front of the mirror. I've got this system down to a 10-minute science. You're welcome.
- Lindsay
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