My Five Secrets For A Perfect Make-up

Yes, I am that kind of person that needs make-up to go on about my day. I wish natural beauty will still be a thing for me, but unfortunately, the lives we live now it's really affecting the quality of our health in terms of perfect skin, perfect complexion, no dark circles under eyes etc. In the past I didn't care so much and I didn't really wear make-up on daily basis, but now it has became a big part of my routine. So, in this article, I'm going to share my five go to products that I am using religiously everyday: foundation, eyebrows gel, highlighter, bronzer and lipstick. I rarely try new items once I find the ones that go well with my skin. Check out towards the end of the article for a bonus eyelashes reveal to complete the look. 

These are my 5 steps for a perfect everyday make-up:

1. Foundation: BAREPRO™ PERFORMANCE WEAR LIQUID FOUNDATION SPF 20. I have discovered Bare Minerals a while back and at first I was using their powder foundation. That is absolutely a fabulous product and it does feels amazing on the skin, it's lightweight, very fresh and it's not blocking your pores whatsoever. The only downside is that it takes a lot of layering in order to achieve full cover (which is my case). So, the best option for me was their liquid foundation which gives a very good coverage without making the skin feel cakey. At this point, I am using the Silk 14 shade, but as the seasons go by and if I get a tan during Summer, I will buy a shade closer to my skin color at the time. Best thing about this product it's the fact that it comes with SPF, so it will keep the wrinkles caused by the Sun at bay. 

2. Eyebrows gel: L'Oréal Paris Paradise Brow Pomade Brunette. This is such a cute tiny product, but don't be fooled by the quantity as it really goes a long way. I believe I got it at least 5-6 months ago, but I still have plenty to use. It's a gel like powder and it comes with a little brush for a precise contour results. It was a bit of a challenge in the beginning to get to the perfect shape I wanted, but now it only takes a few minutes to shape my eyebrows. 

3. Bronzer/Contour: Rimmel London Radiance Shimmer Brick. I've literally been using this product for more than 5 years and no matter how many other similar ones I have purchased, I still cannot find a better one to match my skin and for a contour that I like. The good thing is that you don't have to purchase a highlighter if you don't want, as this one comes in multi-tones from dark to really sparkly shimmer and glow shade. As I like to say: win win. 

4. Highlighter/Shimmer:  MORPHE HIGHLIGHTER - SPARK. I've been wearing this product with any occasion, on daily basis and I can say I've got many, many compliments on it and everybody wants to know which product I'm using to highlight. In the vast wave of products that you can find online or in store, this one kinda stuck with me for a very long time now mostly because the shade is so beautiful and gives your skin that perfect spark you need to brighten your day. It's really creamy and it lasts for ages. Even though it's a little pricey, don't hesitate to stock on it as it sells really fast. It's probably one of Morphe's most wanted products.

5. Lipstick: Jeffree Star VELOUR LIQUID LIPSTICK Mannequin. In terms of liquid lipstick I'm like: once you go on Jeffree Stars' path you'll never go back. I'm not a make-up artist and I didn't try huge amounts of lipsticks in my life to certainly say this one is the best, but my instinct says: it's definitely the best! It's creamy, it does not dry the lips, it stays in place for hours and as all the other products mentioned above, it really goes a long way. I have had quite a few different shades throughout the time, but lately I'm inclined to use mostly the nudes. However, there are plenty of shades to choose from to match your preferences. This is 100% one of the best star of the make-up arena! 

To complete the look, as promised in the beginning, my bonus secret for this article it's the reveal of my go to lashes. The ones I am currently using, match perfectly my eyes and my face. They are totally inexpensive and they can be reused for at least 3 weeks if you take good care of them, making sure you are giving them a proper cleanse after each use. 

Bonus Secret: Perfect Girl Soft Faux Mink Sunflower Lashes. 

Over the time, I have tried different combinations of products, but because my skin complexion it's mostly oily, prone to breakouts, I really cannot use moisturizing creams, or go crazy on concealers, powders or add multiple layers to my make-up. That's the reason I keep it as simple as possible, with just few items, that have little to no side effects on my skin. 

I hope you found my article helpful and interesting. Until next time, wish you all the best and have a great week ahead!

Stay tunned!

Mirela A.

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