The Beauty Products I Swear by & Can't Live Without

You girls seem to love when I share my beauty faves, and I get asked all the time what lipstick or eyeshadow I’m wearing. So, I figured I’d share all my ride-or-die beauty products that I swear by and have been using for years!! These are the products I can’t live without - even if I’m traveling or on the go, you know they’re in my makeup bag…. I also wanted to share a couple of filter free unedited selfie pics so you could see the true colors so scroll down to see.

When it comes to all things beauty, Nordstrom is my go-to! They have such an amazing selection of brands and products that it’s a no-brainer when I want to try something new or stock up on my faves. Not a lot of retailers offer free shipping and my favorite curb side pick up, which is why I love Nordstrom so much - I can get everything I need without even having to change out of my pajamas! Yes girls, literally at curbside in jammies, don’t judge! ;)

I did’t think of doing this until I’d already put on my complexion but you get the idea! The pic on the left is filter free no edit with just my complexion products and the pic on the R is full make up again no filter/no edit just iphone and good lighting! ;)

Alright see below for my absolute favorites!

Bronzer - This Charlotte Tilbury Bronzing Powder is such a great multitasker! It’s the perfect shade of bronze (not too orange or gray) and I’ll use it as eyeshadow for my everyday 5 min makeup! Plus, it blends seamless!

Primer - The Hollywood Flawless Filter Primer Color #4 is my secret weapon for that inner glow look! I use it as my primer under my foundation every day and in combo with my Armani Foundation is is just gorgeous inner glow skin with a natural finish. See below for foundation deets.

Buxom Lip Balm - 9 out of 10 times when you ask what lipstick I’m wearing, it’s this Buxom one in the shade Dolly Fever. It gives the perfect bitten lip with just the right amount of color and minty fresh breath with a touch of plump.

Laura Mercier Caviar Sticks- These are my new obsession! I LOVEEEE them, actually you girls turned me onto them. I tried them this summer because I loved that 1 they where smudge proof and 2 the ease for travel instead of traveling with a big shadow palette that can get messy. Anyway now I am hooked. They’re slightly metallic so think bright eyes, I love Sienna and Burnished Bronze.

Eyeliner - OKAY this eyeliner is a must! In person, people ALWAYS ask what liner I'm wearing because it’s got little gold flecks so it brightens the eyes, but the subtle shade never feels overdone! I’ve also turned so many of my girlfriends onto it, feels more natural and updates from your traditional flat/matte liners.

SPF - I love the extra protection of this sunblock and the fact that it doesn't change my complexion. It’s perfect for all skin types and won't give you that weird ashy look if you're a deeper skin tone! Also NO breakouts!

Powder SPF - I always have one of these in my car to powder my hands when I drive - You can always tell a person’s age from their hands! Keep them young! I also use this as my touchup sunscreen throughout the day!

Concealer - The Clé De Peau concealer is my ride-or-die concealer anytime I have a little blemish! It's the only concealer I found that 100% covers without looking cakey! I only use this as a spot treatment.

Foundation - The Armani Luminous Silk is the foundation I’ve kept on heavy rotation for more years than I can count! When I wan't a fuller BUT natural coverage, this is what I reach for! You still see skin and it's hydrating!

Mirror - This mirror is what I use to do my tutorials and daily makeup. It has bright LED lights so you can actually see what you’re doing, plus a phone-clip so you can take selfies - no filter needed!

LightStim - I LOVE this light therapy device and swear by it! It's an investment but I purchased it after I had light therapy at a facial and noticed SUCH a huge difference in brightness and firming of the skin! It’s also great for healing - I do it after peels and 4-5 nights a week while I watch TV - so relaxing!

Perfume - This Tom Ford Lost Cherry perfume has been my signature scent for a while! I do NOT like sweet or too floral scents, so the name of this one might be deceiving. It’s such a moody vibe of a scent…SEXY and lasts forever!

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