I like to keep my daily makeup routine simple, with a few important things in mind: (1) moisturization, (2) SPF, and (3) a little glow.
I found this step-by-step photo tutorial for Flawless Skin With a Beauty Blender by Once Wed on Pinterest, and tried it for the first time this week.
Before I got started, I moisturized with Koh Gen Do Spa Moisture Spa Gel (which I purchased on Hautelook for 50% off) and did my eye makeup.
Then, because I didn’t have all the tutorial’s suggested supplies on hand, I made a few tweaks using my favorite products:
- For starters, I love the SOHO version of the beauty blender sponge; it works just as well for a third of the price!
- If you don’t have hydration spray, wetting the sponge with water and squeezing out the excess works, too. [Sidenote: I purchased a bottle of Clinique Moisture Surge Face Spray specifically for this routine, and I really like it! In addition to initial application, it’s also a great way to sooth tight, tired skin and refresh your makeup late in the day.]
- I used Josie Maran Argan Oil Illumizer and NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer in Alaska for steps 4 and 5, and Benefit Fake-Up hydrating concealer for step 6.
- For step 8, I contoured with Clinique True Bronze Pressed Powder Bronzer in Sunkissed and a kabuki brush. Picking up a darker compact foundation for contouring is on my to-do list.
- For cream blushes, I love FLOWER Beauty Creme Blushes (available at Walmart) and Urban Decay Afterglow Glide-On Cheek Tints.
I was able to get through all of the steps in less than 10 minutes, and I love that the results are sheer and healthy-looking. Like my skin, just… better.
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Simplicity!
This is such a great post, it’s easy to understand right away. So helpful!
I like this make up. I use it daily.
You’re soooo beautiful. ♥
– Shana
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I love your freckles.
it looks gorgeous and so natural, which I think is very important for everyday!
Love the look! I as well like Clinique products. The “Redness Solutions” toned my ruddy-ness way down. And, their new makeup brushes I got for Christmas rock!
Your glow is perfect!
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nice :)
gorgeous! loved the finished product, adding this to my favorites
– S
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Love this simple tutorial. The photo Grid is a great way to show the step by step guide too. I’m sure Merly would be looking forward to trying this out with a focus on green and safety conscious products.
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This is so simple and beautiful. What a time saver!
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Love this! :)
gorgeous! what a great routine.
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I’ve been thinking about purchasing the Clinique moisture spray – do you think it is worth buying? Thanks!
Wow, I can’t wait to do this!
Trying this. Thanks!
Gorgeous girl! Love your natural look!
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Your make-up is beautifully done! Thanks for sharing :)
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We love this easy peasy tutorial from ‘A Pretty Penny’! Check it out along with her fashionable outlook into the industry we all covet!
I hope you don’t mind that we reblog this :)
Thank you for this post !! Is wonderful ;)
You left us hanging, where’s the picture with you wearing the makeup? I’m curious over here! ;-)
This is great! Thank you for sharing!
I need a quick makeup routine in the morning!! This is perfect!
~Lauren
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This is wonderful and I shall show my mommy. But trust me – you don’t need make-up. You are beautiful! XOXO – Bacon
Ooh this is so useful! I’ve been playing around with contouring so I’ll be using this. Thank you :)
India xx
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