Spring Makeup 2018: Everything I'm Wearing
So last week, I shared the vanity area I created in my office. Having a Vanity Girl Hollywood mirror is a game changer. It’s the mirror equivalent of driving in the express lane to Flawlessville because bad makeup is the worst.
You know when you put on makeup in a place with bad lighting, you leave the house and people who love you approach you in an uncomfortable way and ask, “Can I be honest?”
UGH!
Then they tell your makeup looks like dog doo doo and that you’re about as blended as yesterday’s stale smoothie? If you have a Vanity Girl Hollywood mirror, THAT WILL NEVER HAPPEN. EVER!
So what am I applying to my flawless (or TBH, close enough) face? Here are all of my spring 2018 makeup go-tos.
(1) Miss A Paw Paw Charity: All About Eyes Brush Set + Brush Holder
I love this brush set because it comes with a pretty holder. The brushes are super soft, Instaperfect and it's under $11 for the entire thing. A portion of each purchase goes to help animals, so yay for extra karma points.
(2) Style Edit Blonde Perfection Root Touch Up
Style Edit is a hot mess prevention tool that lets you temporarily cover up your roots. But, it's not just for blondes—there are shades available for all hair colors.
I live and die for Retin A, but it makes your skin super sensitive to the sun, so I need to wear sunscreen every day. This primer and sunscreen combo feels so light, it’s like not wearing anything at all. I even use it without makeup.
(4) Urban Decay B6 Vitamin-Infused Complexion Prep Priming Spray
I use this primer when I'm running late and don’t have that extra minute. The formula is ideal for oily and combination skin.
(5) Urban Decay Defense Complexion Primer
I might be addicted to primer. Please send help! But seriously, how is your foundation going to stay on without a good foundation?
(6) Juice Beauty Phyto-Pigments Flawless Serum Foundation
I love this foundation because it’s vegan and the coverage is very buildable. I wear it to the supermarket and for photoshoots. It's the only one I need.
(7) Supergoop! Invincible Setting Powder
With an SPF of 45, it’s a great way to re-apply sunscreen, and I love that the powder is built into the brush.
(8) Sweat Cosmetics Mineral Illuminator
Created by Olympic athletes, I’m obsessed with Sweat because I can wear it when I work out or go hiking. It's the most natural looking highlighter I've tried and very easy to apply with the built-in brush.
(9) Supergoop! Defense Refresh Setting Mist Broad Spectrum SPF 50
One of my fave new multi-taskers, Supergoop! is perfect for those long days when I don't have time for a makeup touch-up.
(10) Sweat Cosmetics Mineral Foundation SPF 30 Powder Jar
This stays put through spin class! Do I really need to say anything else?
This light moisturizer is great under makeup, absorbs quickly and feels like nothing on the skin. It also has a fresh scent. Bonus!
(12) Nars Orgasm
I just can’t quit this classic blush. I’ve been wearing it since high school and I have yet to stray. It also blends really well with a highlighter.
(13) Urban Decay Hi-Fi Shine Lip Glosses
These lip glosses have just the right amount of color and shine with a surprising amount of staying power. They also plump your lips in a way that feels fresh without burning. Why do so many lip plumpers burn? Ugh! All of that with a smooth, almost buttery texture. If you’re over liquid mattes or want something a little lighter, Urban Decay Hi-Fi Shine lip glosses are available every color you could ever want.
(14) Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette
Hands down, this is the best way to create a natural look. Every single color is usable, which is rare for any makeup palette.
(15) Urban Decay Backtalk Palette
I’m living for this eye/highlighter palette lately. It’s great for a bold look that works well on Instagram and IRL. If you like pinks and mauves, but are afraid to try them, Backtalk can help you create truly wearable looks. Just a head’s up—it’s limited edition, so buy one now! Maybe buy more than one. Not kidding.
(16) Beth Bender Beauty Highlighters
Did you hear Beth on my podcast? She has the best highlighters and I have them in LOTS of colors. I even use them on my eyes in a pinch.
(17) Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer
This concealer is a little spendy but it lasts forever. I’ve had mine for over two years with no end in sight. It’s the bottomless mimosas of makeup.
(18) Miss A Brush Egg
I use this tool to clean my brushes off in between washing them.
Clearly, I'm Urban Decay for life!
These liner gels were made for creating the perfect cat eye and they are so easy to use. If you have trouble creating a cat eye, check out Beth's stencils.
(21) Stoweaway Defined Volume Mascara
Perfect for a touch up on the go or for travel.
(22) Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil
These eyeliners apply like butter, wash off like nothing, but stay on even through an episode of This is Us. They are magic.
(23) Juice Beauty Phyto Pigment Ultra-Natural Mascara
I use this for an everyday natural look.
(24) Urban Decay Naked Petite Heat
This has all the right colors to create a perfect smoky eye.
