My Morning Skincare Routine

I LOVE to indulge myself when it comes to skincare.  I'm always on the hunt for the next best thing and I don't mind spending the extra cash for it either.  My skincare products range from drugstore products to luxury high end products.  Here is what I use as my morning skincare routine -

For my cleanser I use Neutrogena - Pink Grapefruit Face Scrub.  This cleanser helps with breakouts and unclogs pores as it mildly exfoliates the skin.  approx $8

After cleansing, I use Cate + Austin - Acne Treatment Pads as my toner.  I have a full review on this product (here). $60

I then use Garnier Nutritioniste Ultra-Lift Eye Cream .  This eye cream is very hydrating. approx $12

For my serum I use Tata Harper - Rejuvenating Serum, which I SWEAR is botox in a bottle!  I love this serum because it brightens and minimizes the appearance of fine lines.  I saw results after one use. $150

And lastly, for my moisturizer I use Neutrogena - Tone Correcting Daily Moisturizer SPF30.  If there is one products you shouldn't skip out on, it is definitely a moisturizer with SPF.  It should be used daily (yes, even on cloudy days!) because it fights against harmful rays from the sun and other free radicals.  approx $19

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My Foundation Routine

Hey guys!  Here is my foundation routine.  Great makeup starts with great skincare, so remember to exfoliate and moisturize for an even application.

I always start with using a foundation primer, which creates a barrier between your skin and foundation.  This helps to keep your makeup on longer.  I'm currently using Laura Mercier - Foundation Primer - oil free  ($32) in the colder weather because my skin tends to get dry and I feel this primer is VERY hydrating.

In the not-so-cold weather, I use MAC - Prep + Prime - Skin Base Visage $29.

I then use Kevyn Aucoin - Sensual Skin Enhancer ($45) in the color SX 11.  This is my FAVORITE concealer.  It gives a full coverage and a little goes along way.  I apply it with a concealer brush.  It has a thick consistency, so I like to blend it out with a wet Beauty Blender. ($19.95)

Next, I use Nars - Sheer Glow Foundation  ($44) in the color Barcelona, which is equivalent to MAC Studio Fix's NC42.  This has a satin finish and is buildable. I also use a wet beauty blender to blend this out to give an even and flawless application.

Lastly, I use MAC - Mineralize Skinfinish Natural ($30) in the color Medium Dark to set my foundation with a powder brush.

This concludes my foundation routine!

Makeup tip - Anytime you are using a liquid or gel product, always set it with a powder to keep it in place and this also helps your product to stay on longer!

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