♡ Holy Grail Makeup Products ♡ PART 1 of 3
Hello again my little Quiches!
This is part 1 of 3 of my Holy Grail
makeup products installment. I was just
going to do one whole post....but it would
have been way too long!
Disclaimer: I have recently only been trying to purchase cruelty free makeup products. The products that are not cruelty free that are in the post, are ones that I will not be repurchasing, but I am just trying to use them up and get rid of them!
Let's start with face products!
1. Too Faced Hangover Primer.
I ALWAYS use this underneath my makeup. It applies more like a lotion instead of silicon. I was skeptical of this product because of that, but I can honestly say that this is the best primer I have ever used. (Also it smells like coconuts.)https://www.toofaced.com/p/face-primers/hangover-primer/
2. The Beauty Blender.
I don't even feel like I need to explain this! I have tried knock off sponges, brushes, etc, but nothing applies my foundation like this little beauty does. It never fails me. All of the positive reviews on this mysterious little sponge are all true! I can promise you that. It is a little pricey, but if you take care of them they can last quite a while.
http://www.beautyblender.com/
3. Makeup Forever's Mat Velvet Foundation in the color 15 Alabaster.
I LOVE this foundation. The coverage is extremely blend able but never looks to cakey! It's very hard for me to find foundation that matches the color of my face so I am very pleased with their range of colors! Unfortunately this brand is not cruelty free and I probably will not be re-purchasing because of that reason, and that makes me incredibly sad because this foundation really kicks ass.
http://www.makeupforever.com/us/en-us/make-up/face/foundation/mat-velvet
4. Estee Lauder's Perfectionist Youth-Infusing foundation in the color 1C1 Cool Bone.
I actually got this foundation on accident. I went to the Estee Lauder counter in Macy's to buy another one of my favorites: The double wear foundation. But they accidentally gave me this and I didn't realize until I got home. I didn't return it because ya girl was in SERIOUS need of some foundation. I use this when my Makeup Forever foundation is too light for me. As you can see in the picture it is a little darker. This foundation really isn't full coverage and doesn't build well, but it is great for the summer. It's light weight and stays on for a decent amount of time. However, just like the Makeup forever foundation, I will not be repurchasing because it is not cruelty free. Once I run out of these two, I would love to try the Too Faced Born this way foundation!
https://www.esteelauder.com/product/631/31165/Product-Catalog/Makeup/Perfectionist/Youth-Infusing-Serum-Makeup-SPF-25
Concealer
1. Hard Candy Glamoflauge Concealer In the lightest color I could find!
This stuff is actually insane. This concealer has more coverage than my two foundations combined. Sometimes I just put this all over my face! The only issue with this concealer is that is can get pretty cakey, and it does feel a bit heavy, but your makeup will last forever and you will look flawless. I keep meaning to try the Glamoflauge foundation because the coverage of that must be insane! In the pictures below I have one of my tattoos uncovered, and then the same one with the concealer on top of it.
(This stuff is crazy!!)
Highlight
1. Too Faced Candlelight Glow Highlighter in Rosy Glow.
This product was the first high end highlight that I have ever used. And let me tell you....pictures do NOT do it justice. This highlighter makes you look like a little fairy princess. It's so smooth it glides on with ease. Sometimes I just want to cover my whole face in this stuff because it is so gorgeous. I also use this as a brow bone highlight. For my face I usually swirl the white & pink together, and for my brow bone I use only the white. I like the pink in this duo because it's not too pink.. If that makes sense. It's just a little bit warmer and less dramatic than the light color. I never understood the importance of a highlighter until this little baby ended up in my life. (Also like I said earlier.... the pictures do not do it justice.
Contour
1. Wet & Wild Contouring Pallet in Caramel Toffee.
I recently rediscovered this guy in my makeup collection. I didn't like this product when I bought it at first. For some reason though, I started using this product again and all I have to say is WOW. The powders in the pallet are so creamy and easy to work with! I love to use the light color for my under eye powder. I use my beauty blender to apply it and it is absolutely flawless. (Sometimes I cover my whole face with this powder!) Now let's talk about the actual contour color. I love this color man. I will vouch for this product for all of my girls and guys out there that have super light skin. It isn't muddy, it's build able and blends so easily! Now in the swatches I did you can tell the colors are very subtle, but they apply entirely different to the face.
Blush
1. Milani Blush In Luminoso.
I first heard of this blush from the YouTuber Leighannsays. She would talk about this ALL the time and I can totally see why now. This blush is so peachy and warm, blend able, not too glittery. It's all you could ever want in a blush. I would really love to try more blushes from this brand!
Setting Powder
1. Too Faced Primed and Poreless Powder.
Every single Too Faced makeup product I have tried has been phenomenal. Especially their powders. I put this stuff on after I put on my Too Faced Hangover primer, and I put it on my entire face when my makeup look is complete. The title of this product pretty much explains it all.Too Faced is killin it once again!
Thank you guys so much for reading!
Stayed tuned for Part 2 and 3 of my Holy Grail Makeup Products. I hope you enjoyed! If you did please share with your friends and fellow makeup addicts. Make sure to follow me on Twitter :@lifeebyelisee and Instagram:lifebyelisee.
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