my everyday makeup
I started my journey with makeup quite young. When I was around fourteen, I used to sneak into my older sister’s room and borrow her mascara. As I got older, I added eyeliner to my routine, and by my twenties, I began experimenting with eyeshadows. Since then, my makeup style hasn’t really changed much.
Of course, there were times when I got bored of my usual look. Sometimes I’d skip eyeliner and focus only on eyeshadow, or try something softer and simpler. But in the end, I always return to the same classic style that feels most like me.
When it comes to makeup, it’s all about finding what truly suits you. With so many tutorials online, it’s easy to forget that not every trend works for everyone. The key is to embrace your best features. For me, I’ve always liked my eyes, but I’m not too fond of my lips, so I usually go for a natural lipstick and a darker eye look to bring out what I love most.
step 1.
Base
It’s important to protect your skin before applying makeup. As a primer, I use The Ordinary High-Adherence Silicone Primer (30 ml). This is already my second bottle, and I have no plans to switch to anything else. I love its texture and how my skin feels after applying it smooth and matte.
step 2.
Foundation
For my foundation, I use The Ordinary Serum Foundation SPF 15. I finally found the perfect shade after visiting The Ordinary store, where a lovely consultant helped me choose the right one 1.2N (30 ml). It matches my skin perfectly and feels light and natural throughout the day.
step 3.
Setting Powder
Next, I use a setting powder. I’m currently trying one from Revolution. The only thing I don’t like about it is that you have to use just a tiny amount otherwise, it darkens the color of my foundation. I still haven’t found the perfect one, but I’m determined to finish this before continuing my search.
step 4.
Lips
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve repurchased the Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet Liquid Lipstick. I think I’ve finally found my perfect shade — Velvet 17 — and I’m not planning to change it anytime soon.
Recently, I also bought a Chanel lipstick in almost the same color. I like using the Bourjois one for my everyday makeup and saving the Chanel for special occasions.
step 5.
Brows
Another “with me forever” item. I’ve been using the Collection Brow Kit for as long as I can remember. Recently, I started looking for something to replace it since I almost never use the gel included in the kit or the beige shade on the far left.
Ideally, I’d love to find two single eyeshadows in those exact shades, or a small two-color palette. It’s always the same story with palettes we all have our favorite shades that we use all the time, while the others are left untouched.
step 5.
Eyeshadow
First, I use the pointed side of a double-ended brush to apply a dark brown shadow along my upper lash line and outer corner. Then, with the other side of the brush, I blend any harsh lines. Finally, I take a blending brush and use a medium brown shade to soften everything and bring the look together.
step 6.
Eyeliner
The Rimmel Glam Eyes Professional Liquid Eyeliner (3.5 ml) was the very first eyeliner I ever used when I was sixteen. I’m twenty-six now, and I’m still using it. If that doesn’t say how good it is, I don’t know what will.
Over the years, I’ve received a few PR samples of other eyeliners, but I always end up going back to this one. It’s simply my forever favorite.
step 7.
Mascara
I’ve used the Rimmel Wonder’Full Mascara for so many years, and it’s always been great. But recently, I had the pleasure of working with Elizabeth Arden and trying their Grand Entrance Mascara, and I was honestly amazed by how good it was.
As soon as I finish my current mascara, I’m definitely switching to the Elizabeth Arden one.
step 8.
Bronzer
As you’ve probably noticed by now, I either fall in love with a product and use it for years, or I’m still on the hunt for the perfect one. Right now, I’m trying out a GOSH bronzer, and I really like it although it’s a little too orange for my skin tone.
I usually apply bronzer to my cheeks, along the hairline, and a touch on the sides of my nose for a soft contour.
voila!
hope you found this post a little bit helpful. I love trying new products, but mostly because I’m still searching for the perfect ones.
I used to have a makeup YouTube channel, and back then, I would buy so many products that I ended up barely using. If you follow me on Instagram, you might have seen that I recently went through my makeup box with a fine-tooth comb and kept only about 8% of what I used to own.
Now, I want my makeup bag to stay as minimal as possible to spend less, waste less, and truly enjoy the products I already love.
