Who else feels more productive when they get themselves ready for the day?! When I get dressed, make our bed, and put on a little makeup I am golden! I find myself much more motivated to get my daily tasks done.
I am a busy mama who is also on a med school budget. Lol!! So my daily makeup routine is simple and affordable! I am super excited to share with you guys!
LETS GET IN TO IT!
Step 1:
I always start with a fresh, clean face. I prep my skin by applying Rodan + Fields Hydration Serum, Lash Boost, and Eye Cream. ( I do not sell Rodan + Fields, but I love some of their products and have connections if you’re interested! )
Step 2:
I then use my concealer ( Born To Glow by NYX ) and apply that on any part of my face that could either use coverage or brightening. For me, that usually includes under my eyes ( mom bags, can I get an amen?! lol! ), the tip of my nose, and any blemishes I am dealing with.
Step 3:
Next up, my beloved BB Creme, also by NYX. I love this stuff because it is so light, but covers at the same time! Perfect for an everyday look. I place about a dime-sized amount on the top of my hand and apply it with my beauty blender. I gently tap it into my skin. I mention “tapping” because it’s very important that you’re not “rubbing” or “smearing” your foundation onto your face. You will waste a lot of product and your coverage will not be as good.
Step 4:
I personally prefer more of a “matte” finish. I always go in and set my face using a light weight foundation powder ( currently using No Filter by NYX ). I gently tap this onto my face.
Step 5:
This step is one of my faves! I love how the bronzer and blush work together to both sculpt and brighten your face! I always tell people to make a “kissy face” and wherever you see that little indention is where you want to go in with your bronzer to accentuate your cheek bones. ( I am currently using Butter Bronzer and I LOVE it! I can’t decide if I love it so much because it smells like summer or if it is because of the pigment! 🙂 I highly recommend. ) Next is blush and I always smile and apply this to the balls of my cheeks, just enough to look sun kissed! ( I am currently using Milani .)
Step 6:
Dear highlighter, I LOVE YOU! Lol! I am obsessed with the brightening action that happens when just the smallest amount of highlighter is applied. I simply apply this right above my bronzer and the tip of my nose in a sweeping motion. ( In the winter, I like the L’OREAL Illuminating powder. )
Step 7:
For an everyday look, I don’t fill my brows in. I just simply comb them and hope they stay in place! Haha! I have very low maintenance brows.
Step 8:
Mascara is hands down my favorite part! I feel like it completes any look. On days when I don’t even have time to do this whole routine, I’ll settle for just mascara. It makes me feel alive! Haha! When applying mascara, I always start by curling my lashes. I have very long lashes but they tend to grow very straight. I then go in with my mascara primer ( currently using L’OREAL Voluminous primer ) and apply a generous amount to every lash, making sure to start at the base of my eyelash. Then, while that is still wet, I go in with my mascara ( L’OREAL Voluminous ) and coat every lash, top and bottom. I always make sure to start at the base and make sure that my lashes don’t begin to clump together. I usually do two coats. 🙂
Step 9:
I don’t typically wear lipstick on the daily, but I ALWAYS moisturize!! Lip balm is my bestie. If I’m feeling very fancy, I may pull out some lip gloss. Haha!
Done!
For those of you who may not know, I am not only a mama! Before I had my son, I worked full-time as a cosmetologist and did both hair & makeup! I have a lot of fun ideas to share with you all, but thought my everyday routine would be a great place to start! I hope you learned a thing or two and I would love to hear about some of your must-have makeup products!
Xo Soph
Soph
This is magnificent!
You inspire so many.
XO,
Mom
Thanks mom!! ♥️
Loved it! I need to try some of those products.
Yay! Let me know what you try!!
You are a natural beauty! ❤️ Ps. You had me at 5 minutes! 💃🏻🤩 #momtime. 😉👍🔥
thank you!! & yes! we owe it to ourselves, self care is so very important! 🙂