The number one question I get on Instagram, like get asked at least once a day, is “what’s your makeup routine?” And most specifically what eyeshadow do I wear. This question always makes me laugh, not because it’s a bad question at all, but because I have a VERY low key makeup routine. In fact, my routine is one that I could do with my eyes closed in less than ten minutes. And it’s a routine that NEVER really changes.
Eventually, I’m going to just bite the bullet and do an Instagram video for it, but I thought I’d share it here as well. Before I get too deep into the specifics let me first say this, especially if you’re new around here. I have worked hard over the years to de-toxify anything and everything I put on my face and my body. The body is our biggest organ, and there are VERY few restrictions here in the US concerning the garbage they can put into our beauty products so I urge you to do some research and begin making the switch. If you want to read more about what spurred that journey and the general steps I’ve taken check out this post. And no I am not 100% green or non-toxic, but I’m super close. I’d say I’m at about a 92% and hope to be at 100% very soon.
Now on to the details. I’ve broken it down below, but I will say one of the best things you can do for your beauty routine and wardrobe routine is get a color analysis done. What I mean by that is there are color experts that will do a few simple tests to help you understand what tones look right on you and which ones don’t. For me, even though I’m super pale skinned, cool tones work best with my complexion. So if I want to go with a pink or a red, it needs to have those underlying blue tones rather than orange tones. Understanding this changed how I dress and what makeup colors I choose. You can take these quizzes or test online, but I did mine in person where the expert actually holds up colors to you and you can see your skin tone actually change so if you can do it in person, definitely go that route.
Another thing to note is it took me a LONG time to understand what works on my very sensitive and fickle skin that has been the bane of my existence since the dawn of time. Dramatic, yes a bit, but I have serious envy for people with perfect complexions. That’s not me, nor will it ever be me, but I have figured out what to use that doesn’t cause a flare up. I’m saying this because it’s a journey and what works for me won’t necessarily work for you. So test the waters and play around, but once you find what works hold on to that shade or brand for dear life!
Lastly, get some good makeup brushes and take the time cleaning them! I used to be so lazy about cleaning my brushes, but I found cleaning them weekly helps keep my skin clear. My go-to brushes are actually from Young Living as well as the Thieves Foaming Hand Soap I use to clean them with. Yes, that essential oils company has an amazing non-toxic makeup line now and it’s pretty great (read more about that HERE). The other thing I would 100% say get is this little rubber mat-thiny that you suction to your sink and clean your brushes with. Game changer!
And that’s it. I hope the step by step below helps, and I hope this finally answers all those DM’s I haven’t gotten around to answering! Truly, MKR
Step One: Beauty Counter One Touch Concealer under my eyes. I show my tiredness and age under my eyes, so this has been a game changer and one of the most important tools in my arsenal. Make sure you go at least 1 shade lighter than your skin as you want this to actually brighten.
Step Two & Three: Bare Minerals Foundation & Bronzer. I’ve been using Mineral Makeup for over a decade now and it just works for me. I put the foundation all over my face and a bit on my neck, followed by the bronzer. I then take a q-tip and go through my eyebrows and hairline removing makeup that got into those places.
Step Four: Eye Shadow. I first start with a liquid eye shadow in this shade and rub slightly over my eye lid. I’ve found that starting with a liquid eyeshadow allows my powder eyeshadow to stay put all day. Then I mix a few different colors from this large Beauty Counter Pallete. I start with Espresso mixed with a bit or bordeaux and maybe a bit of Canyon if I feel it’s coming off to brown. I brush this all over my eye lid. Followed by this lighter brown in my crease to blend the two a bit. If it’s an eyeliner day I actually just use my eyeliner brush and blend the black and the bordeaux for an eyeliner. Then I take one small swipe of the gilded and go over my entire lid to give it a bit of shimmer. And finish it off with Eggshell in the very crease of my eyebrow, where I want my eyebrow to point up, right in the center. And then a bit in the corner of my eyes. Eggshell really helps to brighten it up. Beauty Counter has switched up their shadows since I took this pic so now I use this pallet and this one and have MORE than enough colors for what I need to do.
Step Five: Because I guarantee a ton of eyeshadow has now fallen below my eyes I take my foundation brush and wipe it off under my eye. I then layer another layer of the One Touch Concealer. Patting, not rubbing the One Touch Concealer in.
Step Six: Brush my entire face and neck with Young Livings Savvy Minerals Mineral Veil in the lightest shade possible. This is basically a finishing powder.
Step Seven: Beauty Counter’s Volumizing Mascara. I LOVE this mascara. It doesn’t flake, and really does volumize.
Step Eight: YSL Tropical Pink Lipstick. This is my signature pink, and one I cannot find a different version of. I love this color so much, like so much! And then I top it all off with my favorite lip gloss in Opal Moonstone and voila, I’m done! Pretty easy right?!?
