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My go to Makeup Products

I'm not a huge experimenter (is that a word?) with makeup. I'm not drawn to foundations as I would be a lip color or an eyeshadow palette. Once I get "in love" with a product like a foundation, I stick with it. Here are my go to makeup products and the reasons why I like them. Are your favorites different than mine?

Face Primer: Bare Minerals Prime Time- I love this primer! It is silky, helps my foundation stay in place, and controls the oil slick that is my face. A little goes a long way with this primer.

Foundation: Mary Kay Mineral Foundation in Beige 1- I have not used liquid foundation in years. This mineral foundation reduces my oil, and has great coverage. Another bonus, it doesn't make me break out.

Eyeshadow Primer: The Balm Put a Lid On It, Urban Decay Primer Potion, ELF eyeshadow primer- I couldn't choose just one! I do like all of these. I have oily, hooded lids, and while my eyeshadow still creases, these help it stay put a little while longer.

L-R Walking on Eggshells and Silent Treatment
Eyeshadow Palette: Naked 2 palette, Wet N Wild eyeshadow trios- The Naked 2 is just beautiful neutral shades that go on smoothly, are wearable for everyday, or can go for a dramatic smokey eye. Wet N Wild has the best quality eyeshadow for a drugstore brand. With a primer, they last all day, and are highly pigmented. *My favorites are Silent Treatment, Walking on Eggshells, and Knock on Wood.*

Eyeshadow Base: Maybelline Color Tattoo in Barely Branded- I love putting this over my primer as a base for eyeshadow. This helps my shadow last even longer. Barely Branded is a great neutral that can go with any color you choose!

Eyeliner: Urban Decay 24/7 liner- I like how long this liner stays on! It definitely lasts a good 8-10 hours on me!




Mascara: Covergirl LashBlast- This mascara lengthens my eyelashes and is very buildable. It doesn't clump or flake on me.

Lipstick: My lipstick choices change with my mood. You can see a few of my favorites here.

Are your go to products different than mine? What are your go to makeup products? Have you tried any of these products? Do you love them, or hate them? Leave me a comment and let me know!!
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  1. AK ArtistryMarch 23, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    You have some great products listed!! I own almost everything you have listed other than the Mary Kay powder. I usually use Bare Minerals when I use a loose powder, but I would be interested to hear if you have ever used BM and why you like MK better! You are the third or fourth person I have heard mention the MK powder and I'm beginning to wonder if it is something I'm going to need to try! Thanks! :)

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    1. MandiiMarch 24, 2013 at 12:10 AM

      Thanks so much for your comment! I have used Bare Minerals as my foundation as well. I think the Mary Kay has better coverage than BM. Not to mention, you get more product for your money when you use MK! Thanks again for your comment! If you get the MK let me know how you like it!

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