Surprisingly, one of the most frequently asked questions here is what my favorite beauty products are. I’ve done a few posts over the last six years about what’s in my makeup bag, but these are my favorite basic makeup products right now. Some are long-time favorites and some are more recent favorites.
1. Make Up Forever HD Invisible Cover Foundation in Ivory- This is hands-down the best foundation I’ve ever tried. I’ve been wearing it for about a year, and I love the coverage, love how light it is, and love that it lasts all day. I apply it using a stippling brush, and it has such great coverage that I can apply it in about 30 seconds. It is really great foundation!
2. Dior 5-colour eyeshadow in Grege- I cannot say enough great things about Dior eyeshadow. The pigment is strong and the color lasts all day. It goes on without having to apply more than one coat to get the full affect. And the 5-colour palettes build so beautifully together. I also love the Incognito palette. One palette lasts me almost a full year.
3. Bobbi Brown blush in Bright Pale Pink- I have worn this color off and on for the past six or seven years. I will get a wild idea to try a new blush, but I always come back to this one. I love the color and just love Bobbi Brown.
4. Clinique Quickliner in Black- I have used this eyeliner for fifteen years. And that’s just crazy that I’m old enough to have been wearing an eyeliner for that long. But I am and this is the one I love. It goes on smoothly, and lasts all day. It’s great.
5. YSL Lipstain in Rose Tempura- I love pinks and anything that brings color to my face. I’ve not always been a fan of glosses and stains, but this one is absolutely perfect. It’s not sticky and they mean it when they call it a stain.
6. Dior Addict Lipstick in Sheer Dark Pink- Dior lipstick lasts for hours and I just love the pigment. And it just feels good when it goes on. I only apply lipstick once or twice a day, so it also lasts for months.
7. Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer Kit in Ivory- This combination is God’s gift to women. Seriously, it works miracles.
Not pictured: Maybelline Valum Express The Falsies Mascara. This is my absolute favorite mascara. After years of buying expensive mascaras, some would irritate my eyes (I have very sensitive eyes) and some just did nothing for my lashes. Falsies mascara is the best I’ve ever tried. I love it!
Are any of these your favorites? What’s your best beauty product recommendation?
I am obsessed with Bobbi Brown makeup myself! And I totally get why people ask you about your makeup…you skin always looks so flawless!!
Clinique Superbalanced Powder Bronzer & Lancome Le Pencil (eye liner) have been long time favorites (at least 7 years). Eye shadows and mascaras can sometimes change…although right now I’m using the Almay Smokey eye palate for Hazel eyes and a Stila Mascara wand..
I’m sort of in makeup transition now, so I may check out some of these. Maybe a trip to Sephora is in my future! 🙂
I mainly use drugstore makeup out of laziness (hate going to the mall) and because I get in a rut. I love Almay eyeshadow palettes, and Loreal BB Cream. I am in market for a new eyeliner though, so maybe I will try out good old Clinique’s! Thanks for this post- I always love to see other people’s makeup routines.
I have heard so many wonderful things about the Makeup Forever foundations. I have been a loyal Lancome fan for years, but am considering switching it up and trying the Makeup Forever, as my pale skin (I have blonde hair, pale skin and blue eyes just like you!) can sometimes be hard to match – and I hate looking like I have any sort of makeup line between my face and my neck! I’m also SO behind the times on Bobbi Brown and have never tried her products, but am dying to try both her eyeshadows and now this blush you mention. I use NARS and like it, but it has some shimmer to it, and sometimes I just want a matte pop of color on my cheeks with no shimmer! Thanks for sharing, Erin:)
I only use drugstore products because I’m cheap and want to be happy in my ignorance 🙂 I’ve only ever used Maybelline mascara because it seems to be recommended everywhere I look! I have tried multiple eyeliners and I’m very attached to Maybelline liquid. I just used it to make freckles on my daughter’s face for Halloween – they were still there the next morning but came off with one swipe of a wet wash cloth. I love that. I’m completely lost with foundation. I’ve been wanting to try BB cream!
Mary Kay mineral powder foundation — fantastic light coverage, lasts all day, and it’s only $20 a pop! Overall I’ve been really happy with almost all of the Mary Kay products I’ve tried and it comes with the bonus of supporting the small business of one of my closest friends.
Great post! I always love to see what products other bloggers use, so thanks for sharing! I’ve used that Makeup Forever foundation and love it (although, I have to admit Relvon’s Photoready foundation is a great drugstore option that’s very similar!). I haven’t used Bobbi Brown products but have been thinking about trying that pink blush, mainly because I’m getting kind of sick of the Nars one I have. Also, that eye shadow palette looks awesome! xoxo
I love these posts! I’m always looking for new and great products. I’m actually in need of a good eye liner now and I think I just found the next one I want to try! Yay!! Thanks, friend!
I adore the Urban Decay Naked liquid and powder. Liquid goes on a like a BB cream and powder gives me the extra coverage I need.
I may need to try that magic concealer set! These dark circles are just not my thing! I use the same mascara! I too tried tons, often more expensive and they were just.. meh. LOVE the big lashes that guy gives!
love your list!!! YSL…sigh…
I love anything Makeup Forever and Bobbi Brown. The Makeup Forever Smokey Extravagant Mascara is my favorite!