Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Beauty for Fall

Beauty for Fall


I know were still about a week away from actually fall but that doesnt mean we cant start getting our autumn faces ready. For me, this season is all about rich color and layering textures. I barely fuss with my makeup in the summer because I know Im going to sweat it all off anyway but come September, I go all in. Here are some of my favorites!

Obviously, starting with a nice, smooth face is key. Ive tried a lot of skincare products but couldnt quite find a routine that I really LOVED until about a month ago. At night, I start by gently exfoliating with a salt scrub and I dont get too fancy with it. You can make your own at home but I love this Lavender one from Trader Joes. (I know, right?) After that, I wash my face with Kiehls Ultra Facial Cleanser, pat dry, then rub in some Midnight Recovery Concentrate. By morning, my skin is flawless. (Except for around that time of the month... but theres really nothing I can do about that.) Once a week, I use a sheet mask, but its taken me forever to find one that I actually like using. I hate the cold, sticky, syrupy feeling that a lot of them have so I use this one from DR. JART. The texture is a little more creamy (think lotion!) so it freaks me out a lot less.

Now that I have a skin regimen that works for me, I have to do a lot less work with foundation and concealer. I know its "so highschool" but bareMinerals does wonders for me so Ill keep using it as long as I have to. I dont fuss too much with bronzer, especially in the beginning of fall while Im still sporting a (sort of) tan. I do love to add some blush though, and this plum one from Chanel is perfect. Youve probably seen it here before because Ive been using the same shade for at least three years. They recently stopped making the exact color but "Rosewood" is a really great match.

For the eyes, I love to overdo it. Ive discovered the importance of starting out with a primer and this one by Urban Decay works really well. For eyeshadow, this Ciaté x Olivia Palermo palette is the stuff of dreams. (And currently on sale.) I rarely rock a liquid liner in the summer so as soon as theres just a hint of chill in the air, I go full-on cat eye. Ive been loving Kat Von Ds Tattoo Liner in Trooper. Ive been experimenting with a ton of different mascaras-- mostly way too expensive-- and have finally found one that is exactly what I was looking for. The best part? Its only THREE DOLLARS. Its e.l.f.s Volume and Plumping mascara and you can find it at Target. If for some strange reason you dont have a Target near you, you can grab it here. Equally important, if not more so, is a good eyebrow to top it off. Benefits Gimme Brow is fantastic and keeps my brows looking fantastic all day long.

Last but not least, the lips. I find exfoliating the lips is just as important as exfoliating everything else. Lushs lip scrubs are my favorite because they have the best flavors and theyre edible. As far as lipstick goes, the combination of Macs Whirl liner and Velvet Teddy lipstick will always be my favorite but Im branching out a bit. I tried out a few Liquid Suede cream lipsticks from NYX, and my favorites are definitely Soft Spoken and Vintage.

What are some of your favorite beauty products for fall?

xo,
e.m.

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