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Current Makeup Favorites

I am constantly asked about my favorite makeup products. Here is a handy list of my favorites with direct links to purchase. It's makeup shopping made easy!

Foundation:

Nars Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation ($49)

NARS Foundation

This is my #1 all-time favorite foundation. It's lightweight, long-lasting, full-coverage, and non-drying. It's the perfect foundation for any occasion. The shade range is pretty inclusive, too. 

Smashbox Studio Skin 15 Hour Hydrating Foundation ($36)

Smashbox Studio Skin Foundation

For a lighter option, the Smashbox Studio Skin Foundation is amazing. This is a light to medium coverage foundation with a natural finish. I have been loving wearing this foundation while the weather is cold because it's hydrating and keeps my skin from drying out. 

Concealer:

Tarte Shape Tape Concealer ($27)

Tarte Shape Tape

This concealer is a staple for anyone's makeup collection and I'm sure most of you already have it. Am I right? 

I have been using Shape Tape concealer for years and it's one of the best full-coverage concealers on the market. 

Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer ($30)

NARS Concealer

This concealer is the sister-product of the NARS foundation I listed above. It's a creamy, radiant concealer that will make your dark circles *poof* disappear.

Brow Pencils:

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Definer ($20, originally $23)

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Definer

Anastasia Beverly Hills is known for her brow products for a reason... they're literally the best. 

I have been using this brow pencil since eyebrows became so trendy and it's so easy to use, super creamy, and precise. 

 

Trèstique Brow Pencil ($24)

treStiQue Brow Pencil

If you like brow pencils AND brow gel, this is the perfect product for you. It's a 2-in-1 brow pencil so you have everything you need to sculpt perfect brows in one stick.

Eyeshadow:

Urban Decay Born To Run Palette ($42, originally $49)

This palette has something for everyone. It has shades for everyday wear, bold colors for a fun look, and smokey options too. I use this palette almost daily! 

Smashbox L.A. Cover Shot Eyeshadow Palette ($45)

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This palette is relatively new in my makeup collection and I am loving it! It has the right shades for so many different looks - you can go natural, bold, full glam, or cool-toned. We love a versatile palette.

  

Bronzer/Contour:

Marc Jacobs Beauty O!Mega Bronzer Coconut Perfect Tan ($49)

Not only does this bronzer smell like coconuts, but it also gives a very natural bronzed look as if you just walked off the beach. 

TrèStiQue Color + Contour Mini Bronzer Stick ($10)

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My favorite cream contour stick. This product is buildable and so easy to blend out into an effortlessly contoured look. 

 You can use the brush on the other side of the contour stick to blend or sometimes I use a damp beauty blender to blend. 

Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow Face Sculpt & Highlight ($68)

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 This is one of the best sculpting bronzers for a beautifully chiseled look. I use this bronzer when I am going out for a night on the town, dates, or for photoshoots. 

 

Blush:

Nars Heartbreaker Cheek Palette ($42)

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 A beautiful selection of NARS blushes all in one place. This is a limited edition palette and definitely one to grab before it's gone! 

Dior Rouge Blush ($38, originally $44)

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 One of the best long lasting, vibrant powder blushes I have ever tried. I love that it smells like roses and creates a radiant look.

 

Highlight:

Anastasia Beverly Hills Sun Dipped Glow Kit ($40)

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 I wear the shade "Summer" from this palette practically every day. These highlights are buildable, so you can keep adding to create a blinding highlight, or apply a small amount for everyday wear. 

 

Mascara:

NARS Climax Mascara ($24)

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 If you are into dramatic lashes, this is the mascara for you. Hands down. 

 I don't have long lashes but this mascara gives me a false lash effect immediately. I usually wear this mascara for a night out.

Charlotte Tilbury Legendary Lashes Volume 2 Mascara ($32)

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 This mascara never fails me. It doesn't clump, flake, or dry out. I use this mascara for everyday wear.

 

Lipstick:

 

Givenchy Le Rouge Lipstick in shade 306 Carmin Escarpin ($37)

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 Behold, the best red lipstick to ever exist.

But really though... this is the red lipstick you all have been seeing me wear so much lately. Creating a red lipstick formula that doesn't crack or dry out your lips is extremely difficult but Givenchy nailed that shit.

This red lipstick is beyond comfortable to wear, doesn't stain your lips, but is still long-lasting.

Bobbi Brown Crushed Liquid Lip in shade Juicy Date ($26)

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This is my go-to lip lately. My signature lip color is a warm-toned pinkish nude… and this hits the nail on the head. It has the look of a satin lipstick with the comfort of a lip balm. I am living for it lately.


 Did I miss something you were looking for? Feel free to ask me any other makeup questions in the comments below! 

 xoxo,

Liv