If you are a busy mama like me, you don’t have a lot of time to spend getting ready in the morning. There are days that I do not feel like doing a full makeup look, but I also do not want to look like an exhausted mama. After having my daughter, my everyday makeup routine has changed drastically as my time is limited. I also really enjoy more of a natural makeup look for everyday opposed to a full makeup look. My go to essentials are usually a CC cream or tinted moisturizer, concealer, eyebrow pencil, mascara and lip gloss…that’s it. I have linked the products I use daily (these are NOT affiliate links, just simply products I love).
- My favorite CC cream: I love the IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream with SPF. This CC cream provides awesome coverage but does not feel cakey. It also has SPF and anti-aging properties…and who doesn’t love that?!
- My favorite Tinted moisturizer: Tarte Maracuja Tinted Moisturizer. This is so light weight but still adds a decent amount of coverage. I have very dry skin, so I enjoy all the moisture this provides. They have a wide variety of shades so I can match my skin tone when I’m more pale or tan depending on the time of year.
- My favorite Concealer: Tarte Shape Tape is my number one for concealer. I have been using it for years and I love it. It’s full coverage and blends out well. I don’t notice any creasing throughout the day.
- My favorite Eye brow pencil: Anastasia Brow Wiz hands down! I have used this for as long as I can remember and it is just so good. So easy to use. I did try the Dip Brow but I could not master it and felt like my brows always looked too dark. I usually use the Anastasia brow gel to compliment my brow pencil and they do not move!
- My favorite Mascara: Okay…truth is I cannot commit to one right now as I’ve been using two that I absolutely love. The first is literally $4.99 and is AMAZING! It is the Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara and let me tell you this is the BEST affordable mascara I have ever used! I have also been using the Essence Volume Booster Lash Primer which is just as affordable and impressive. My other go to mascara is Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes. I love this mascara as it provides so much volume and length without being clumpy. It stays on all day and comes off easily when I remove my makeup at night.
- My favorite lip gloss: NYX Butter Gloss is the best because the price is amazing and the formula is perfect. I do not like a sticky gloss and the butter gloss is not sticky at all. It’s moisturizing and the pigment is amazing.
These products are my current favorites, but I do find myself switching products if I find one that impresses me. I have to say I have not changed my concealer or eye brow pencil in years. These two are my holy grail and I have not found any other products that work as well for me. I always use a brush or my fingers to apply my CC cream or tinted moisturizer. I always use a makeup sponge to apply my concealer as I find that is what works for my skin.
I have very dry skin and always load my face with serums and moisturizer before I go to bed. Usually in the morning I throw on some Vitamin C serum and let that absorb for a few minutes before staring my makeup routine.
Let me know what some of your favorite go to makeup products are! Please comment below if you have favorites that are different from mine as I am always looking for new products!