My Go-To Makeup Products

Today's post is inspired by yesterday's makeup routine. I thought I'd spend the day at home yesterday, but when my mom and my sister were about to leave for the mall, they insisted I go with them. I didn't have much time to get ready so after dressing up, I grabbed a bunch of makeup, stuffed them inside my makeup bag (which is usually empty) and ran out the door. The products I took with me were the stuff I knew I could put on while inside a moving vehicle; stuff that don't require special brushes for great application. I guess it's safe to say that these products are my go-to products whenever I'm late for something.

Top row: Make Up Forever Aqua Cream Waterproof Eyeshadows
Middle Row: Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation, NYX Rouge Cream Blush,
MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural, Benefit That Gal Face Primer
Last Row: CoverGirl Lash Blash Volume Mascara 

For the eyes, my go-to eyeshadows are my Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream Waterproof Cream Color. If you've read my MUFE Aqua Cream review, you probably know how much I love this product. With the shades #13 and #16, I can create a beautiful neutral smokey eye in less than 2 minutes. I don't even have to use a primer because the MUFE Aqua Cream shadows last forever in my eyes. For mascara, I grabbed my trusty CoverGirl Lash Blast Volume in Dark Brown. This mascara gives my lashes volume like it's nobody's business! I didn't bother bringing an eyelash curler because I didn't want to risk pulling out my lashes while the car was moving. Luckily, I was blessed with lashes with a bit of curl.

The face makeup I grabbed are the products I don't even think about in the morning. I use these products every time I put on makeup. First, I use the Benefit That Gal Brightening Face Primer. This makes my foundation stay on all day. I wasn't a big fan of its rosy tint when I first tried it, but I learned to love it anyway. Next, I put on the Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation-slash-the best foundation in the whole world. This foundation gives me insane coverage even though it feels very light on my skin. Best foundation EVER! Next, I set my foundation with the MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural. It's not much of a face powder because it is quite sheer (hence the name "Skin Finish" I guess). I love that about it because it doesn't leave my face too cake-y. Finally, I dab a bit of the Laura Mercier Undercover Pot Secret Concealer on my dark circles then set it with some more MAC MSF (just under my eyes this time). The Secret Concealer is great for people in a rush because it's really easy to blend.

I grabbed just one cheek product to complete my look. I chose the NYX Rouge Cream Blush because...well...it's a cream blush; no brushes required. I dab three dots on each cheek bone then blend. Since it's a cream product, I had to set it with the MAC MSF again. This step will diminish the color of the blush a little bit, but that's my trick to creating a "flush from within". LOL. Setting the cream blush will also help it last all day.

As for brushes, I took my Charm Holiday Brush Set Face Brush for the MAC MSF. I was able to do a full makeup look inside the car using those products without problems. All the products mentioned in this post are highly recommended!

If you want a more in-depth review on any of the products mentioned, feel free to comment below!