It’s Friday and I probably won’t be cooking. Especially because the boy is sick and the girl is teething. Hard. It was a rough night at my house last night, so to make myself feel better I’m just going to share some of my favorite pretties with you.
I always love seeing other mom’s ‘must have’ or ‘favorites things’ lists so I think I’ll make this an every Friday thing.
Since I am anxiously awaiting a shipment from my favorite make-up-girly store Sephora I’ll start with beauty items.
I’m not a huge make-up junkie, in fact over the years I’ve narrowed my make-up case down to a few staples and maybe an extra lip gloss or eye shadow here or there. I’ve also found over the years that with make-up you do get what you pay for and 40 year old skin needs better quality products to look young and fresh.
My Make-Up and Beauty Must Have List
Make – Up
Laura Mercier -Tinted Moisturizer – the perfect lightweight foundation with a hint of color. If you don’t like wearing heavy make-up this is for you. Especially great in the summer.
Lancome- Definicils Mascara – There is no other mascara (and I’ve tried them all) that will make your lashes look longer. It doesn’t curl however, so you may find yourself digging out that eyelash curler. I’ve been using this product for so long I’ve sort of figured out a way to curl my lashes with the applicator as I apply.
Tarte - Lights Camera Lashes Mascara – My newest must have. A great all around curling and lengthening mascara. Might actually replace Definicils for me. Maybe. It’s hard to let go.
NARS- The Multiple in Malibu – Use this as a blush, eye shadow and lip stick. Lots of colors to choose from but I like this pinkish brown.
Clinique- Superbalm in Black Honey – Clinique’s cult color now in a moisturizing and very shiny balm. Love.
Too Faced – Natural Eye Neutral Eye Shadow Collection – Everything you need for daytime natural eyes and even some darker shades for evening (if you ever get to go out. Mine is sadly unused) and black if you want to try powder line your eyes or do that impossible smokey eye the magazines always say is so simple.
That’s it for make-up. 6 products is all I use. I do always have a grey or black eyeliner but have no real preference. I only really put eyeliner on a few times a month.
Skin Care, Hair Care and other various and sundry items after then jump….if you care at this point…
I’d love to hear some of your favorite / must have beauty products! Leave a comment and let’s discuss girl stuff.
