Happy new month fam! I pray all your heart desires be granted this month, Amen! 😉
Hello love! In today’s post, I’m sharing with you my easy everyday makeup look. There are days I would decide to be a little extra and wear a smokey eye makeup look out but for days when I cannot be bothered but still want to look presentable, this is my go-to look. It is pretty easy and can be done under 30 minutes.
PRODUCT USED
BROWS
- Naked 4 two-in-one eye brow kit
- L.A girl concealer in warm honey to clean up brows
EYES
- L.A girl concealer in warm honey set with black opal finishing powder in 03 as base
- Morphe 35o eyeshadow palette
- Kiss beauty eye liner
- False eyelashes in style 690
FACE
- Pond’s oil control cream as primer
- Maybelline fit me foundation in shade 338 (read review HERE )
- Zaron face definer in shade pz15 for contour
- L.A pride finishing powder
- A.B.H glow kit- golden bronze and dripping in gold
- Rose water as finishing spray
LIPS
- Davis eye pencil in no 18
- Beyond beauty 24 hours lip gloss in no 26
The heat in Nigeria is unbearable and so, I only cream highlight (using the same L.A girl concealer and sacha buttercup setting powder) when I am going to an important event or when I want to be extra extra! 😉 I contour regardless because I have a really round face and contouring helps define my face so much more.
Making sure your makeup lasts all day is another task on its own, I particularly hate when my makeup starts to “shift” few hours later. However, I’ll share with you some tips I have learnt that will help your makeup last for a greater part of the day 🙂
- Starting out with a good base is really important! Make sure your skin is properly washed and moistured before anything else. Do not forget to exfoliate frequently as well.
- Use a good primer depending on your skin type. An oily skin needs a mattifying primer while a dry skin needs a hydrating primer. Primers help ensure your makeup lasts longer.
- Avoid touching your face too much during the day. Your makeup will break down sooner than expected if you do so.
- Avoid using tissue paper to touch up your makeup. It leaves tiny particles on the face, rather use a blotting paper.
- Carry your makeup essentials (powder, concealer, eyebrow pencils, etc) with you incase of a beauty emergency! I learnt this the hard way fam (if you’re interested in my shameful story, comment below!)
That’s all the sauce I have for today! 😉 As usual, I’d like to know your thoughts. Thanks for reading ❤ Hugs and kisses x
Do you have an everyday makeup routine?? Do you also have tips to help your makeup last longer?? Please comment below, thanks!
ANNIE JOHNSON 
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Thanks dear, I’ll do that
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You look beautiful. I love how clear the pictures look, what do you use to take the pictures? And also your eyeliner and lip combo is popping. Great post girl!
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Sorry this reply is coming late! I just “un-spammed” it smh. I use my HTC phone to take my pictures but editing is what makes them better. Thanks for your sweet comment! ❤
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Beautiful! My no1 tip in making my makeup last almost all day without touching up is to apply a little setting powder before foundation. Give It a try.
Love from Judith!
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Yes dear, it’s an awesome technique. I mentioned it in my post here https://theanniejohnson.wordpress.com/2017/09/26/my-top-5-beauty-hacks/ thanks for the sweet comment
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Please what do you mean when you say moisturize ? Is it to cream your face ? Doesn’t that make it oily from the beginning ? Please help ! 😟
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No dear, it doesn’t. Although I used to think that before, moisturizing does help control the amount of oil your skin produces and also softens the skin. If you’re still confused, please check out this article https://www.sterlingminerals.com/if-you-have-oily-skin-should-you-use-a-moisturizer/
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Shame! Shame! Tell us the shameful story oo I’m all ears lol! I hate when you need to touch up but you left all your makeup at home. Chai. You look lovely, I love the highlight on the nose as well as the lip colour combo. The way I battle oil is just to blot for now, no other method I know of which works for me. Hoping to figure out something though if there’s any better alternatives!
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Lmao! I’ll slide into your dm for that story😂 thanks a lot dear. I know the struggle, using a good facial cleanser daily will help control the amount of oil your skin produces also.
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