50 for 50 Day 3: The Holy Grail of Makeup
It takes a lot of effort to look like you are not making any effort. Who is with me on this. The older I get, the harder it gets. I can now get through my make-up regime in under 5 minutes, which I think is a lot less than when I was younger. I simplified the number of products and steps after I had children. I have this whole routine and these products down to a science.
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Nars Radiant Cream Concealer
Best concealer that stays on all day. Goodbye under-eye circles. My shade – Medium/Ginger.
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Balm Shelter Tinted Moisturizer
Balm Shelter was introduced to me by a makeup artist years ago. It is very light, has a tint, and keeps my complexion looking smooth. The SPF 18 is a bonus if you are anywhere but Chicago – Bahahaha.
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Nars Soft Velvet Pressed Powder
Nars Pressed Powder. Keeps my foundation set all day and says goodbye to a greasy complexion. My pick: Mountain
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Nars Sun Wash Diffusing Bronzer
Nars Bronzer. I don’t use blush, just a little bronzer all over – on my eyelids, cheekbones, jawline. It makes my skin look healthy and like I have a touch of sun. It’s a win-win.
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Dior Diorshow Iconic Mascara
My girlfriend and makeup guru (you know who you are, K.M.) introduced me to Diorshow Iconic Mascara years ago. It is the best. I would never, ever, ever use anything else. Ever.
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Brilliant Beauty Eyelash Curler
I used to use the very expensive and much talked about Shu Uemura eyelash curler. It was fine and I just figured since people said it was the best, that it was. Well, not so. One day I discovered this much less expensive curler and it works brilliantly with my stick-straight lashes.
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Nars Sheer Lipstick in “Cruising”
I read a magazine article years ago that had the lipstick brand and color that Jennifer Lopez wore listed. It was probably fake news but surprisingly I fell in love with the color and it’s staying power. It is the perfect nude color with just a touch of pink. Of course, it is by Nars. Nars Sheer Lipstick in “Cruising”.
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Olio e Osso Natural Lip and Cheek Balm
I read about this product on Goop, bought it and was immediately sold. It is a natural balm made from olive and shea oils. Before I go out, I swipe this on my cheeks and eyelids and voila. A nice, natural glow. My color: #6.
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Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray
My final, final makeup trick: make-up setting spray. A little bit goes a long way.
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Cuyana Leather Jewelry Case
Amy, how do you manage to keep all these products organized and where do you pack them when you travel, you might ask. Don’t worry, I have you covered. Meet my favorite company for my travel accessories – Cuyana. This specific accessory says jewelry but I love that it allows me to open it and see everything in one glance. No more digging.
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Let the skincare games being…
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