Makeup Essentials of the Moment

Jordan and I spent the afternoon wandering around in town and unfortunately it was too cold to get an outfit picture while we were outside. To make up for it, I thought I would post some pictures that were taken over winter break. I did not include them in previous posts because usually I am a little nervous about close ups and end up not including them. Also, I do not wear much jewelry so close ups for detail shots are not often necessary. Either way, I think these pictures show the makeup that I have been wearing lately, which makes them relevant! My makeup is a mixture of mostly these products (I do not wear them all at once!):

1. I usually wash my face with a cleanser a from Shiseido, I like their Pureness Deep Cleansing Foam. It is a gentle cleanser that lightly exfoliates and helps to keep your skin clear and blemish free.
2. Next I moisturize using a Cetaphil Moisturizer. My favorite is Cetaphil's DailyAdvance Ultra Hydrating Lotion For Dry Sensitive Skin. It is perfect for fighting winter dryness and keeps my skin feeling so hydrated throughout the day.
3. I then apply a sunscreen from Shiseido, I like their Urban Environment Protection Cream.
4. Finally I apply Shiseido's White Lucent Brightening Eye Treatment.

When I am putting on makeup:

1. First I apply Multi-Protect Primer SPF 30 from NARS.
2. After, I usually apply foundation, either Laura Mercier's Cream Smooth Foundation or NARS Sheer Matte Foundation with a moist wedge sponge. If I only want a little coverage I will sometimes add some foundation to my moisturizer.
3. Under my eyes and around my nostrils I apply YSL's Touche Éclat (sometimes I only apply this for makeup, I am sure you already know it works amazingly!). If I need a little more coverage and I am not using a foundation I will either use YSL's Multi-Action Concealer or M·A·C's Studio Sculpt Concealer.
4. For definition and warmth I use Bronzer from Shiseido.
5. If I am wearing blush I like to use YSL's Blush Radiance.
6. For a highlighter I use The Multiple in Orgasm from NARS.
7. On the inner rim of the bottom lash line I like to apply Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner in Santa Monica Blvd from NARS (a white eyeliner).
8. I then apply a liquid eyeliner, either Eyeliner Stylo from NARS or I make my own using a liquid eyeliner brush, Trish McEvoy's Finish Line or Laura Mercier's Tightline Activator with Laura Mercier's Tightline Cake Eye Liner in Black Ebony.
9. For mascara I use Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara from NARS.
10. On my eyebrows I use an eyebrow pencil from NARS for added definition. If I want stronger brows I apply M·A·C's Eye Shadow in Corduroy (when doing this I think it looks best with either a natural look or with a bold lip) using an eyebrow brush.
11. On my lips I start out with Aquaphor for smooth, soft lips (I apply a lot of it before I start doing my makeup and then wipe it off before I start applying a lipliner). For lipliner I use Shiseido's Smoothing Lip Pencils because they have such beautiful color and double as a brush for applying lipstick. For lipstick, lately, first I apply M·A·C's Pro Longwear Lipcreme in a purple shade called Goes and Goes. In the middle of my lips I then apply either YSL's Rouge Volupté in a pink shade or a pink lip gloss.
12. The last thing I apply is Shiseido's Translucent Pressed Powder, either with a big brush or a powder puff.