my makeup must-haves

I love experimenting with new makeup products, but when it comes to my everyday beauty routine, I use the following staples:

PRIMER

Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Primer - Blurring ($38)

SHOP

I believe primer is the most important product in anyone's beauty bag. It's purpose is to help prep and protect the skin as well as extend the wear of your makeup. My favorite primer is Laure Mercier's Blurring primer. The name says it all- this primer blurs imperfections giving you a real-life photo filtered face. 

FOUNDATION

Revision Skincare Intellishade Original Tinted Moisturizer ($75)

SHOP

I wear this age-defying tinted moisturizer everyday in place of foundation. The product is clinically proven to prevent and fight signs of aging. On top of that, there's no need to swatch for the perfect shade, It's intelligent formula delivers a universal tint and healthy glow. 

CONCEALER

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer ($30)

SHOP

An award-winning concealer that corrects, contours, highlights, and perfects. It's creamy consistency also locks in moisture leaving the skin hydrated and creaseless. TIP: whenever picking out an under-eye concealer, choose a shade that's two shades lighter than your skin tone. This will instantly hide dark circles and brighten your face. 

EYESHADOW

Tarte In Bloom Clay Eyeshadow Palette ($39)

SHOP

My go-to palette day and night, year-round. I love that it's arranged in rows for three easy looks to mix and match. The palette is formulated with amazonian clay, AKA nature's perfect ingredient for better, longer wear.

EYELINER

Neutrogena Smokey Kohl Eyeliner - Dark Brown ($7.29)

SHOP

This highly pigmented formula is infused with Vitamin E for a smooth application. Once applied, the creamy texture can be built up and blended for up to 30 seconds before it sets, resulting in a smudge-proof smoldering effect. 

MASCARA 

By Terry Mascara Terrybly Growth Booster ($48)

SHOP

The holy grail of mascaras! This mascara is formulated with lash growing and strengthening ingredients that visibly transformed my lashes from damaged, short and sparse to healthy, long and thick. Since I've been using this product, people have asked if I have lash extensions. Need I say more?

BROW PEN

Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow ($24)

SHOP

I use Benefit’s Gimme Brow to replicate model Taylor Hill's eyebrows. The gel contains tiny microfibers that adhere to skin and brow hairs to achieve natural-looking fullness and volume.  

BRONZER

Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Matte Bronzer ($30)

SHOP

This finely milled matte bronzer blends effortlessly into the skin to create a believable sun-kissed glow. 

BLUSH

NARS Blush - Orgasm ($30)

SHOP

The #1 best selling blush in the US for a reason. This iconic shade delivers a rush of color & subtle shimmer that flatters any skin-tone.

HIGHLIGHTER

BECCA Liquid Highlighter - Opal ($21)

SHOP

Becca's liquid luminizer melts into the skin leaving a natural, dewy glow. Sometimes I'll mix in a drop with my foundation, for an all-over radiant complexion.

LIP BALM

Cococare Cocoa Butter Lip Balm ($1.67)

SHOP

No other brand beats this lip balm. It's my secret to hydrated and naturally plump lips. 

LIP GLOSS

NYX Butter Gloss - Éclair ($5)

SHOP

NYX butter gloss melts on your lips leaving you with smooth, kissable lips & a sweet pop of color.

LIP TWIST

Sisley Paris Photo-Lip Twist Tinted Lip Balm ($50)

SHOP

One of my all-time favorite lip products! It’s a tinted balm, colored like a lipstick & shiny like a gloss. Basically a triple threat! It adds a velvety touch of color with a lustrous pout.

SeTTING SPRAY

Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray ($33)

SHOP

This setting spray miraculously helps my makeup stay in place all day (or all night). It features patented temperature control technology that actually lowers the temperature of your makeup. The result is makeup that lasts up to 16 hours without melting, fading, or settling into fine lines.