annnd about the makeup

Some people have asked me what kind of makeup I wear, and everyone comments on how tan I am all the time. I do not fake tan and haven’t been laying out in the sun in quite some time (darn you full time job) so I thought I would let you know, if you were interested. I really don’t like doing these posts because I feel super narcissistic, but hey, whatever, hopefully it will be helpful to those who asked. Anyways! I start out with Neutrogena lotion that has an SPF 15 in it.

I usually wear only bare minerals for foundation and to cover everything, and yes, I do wear it when I race, but not when I go on a morning run, that would be taking it way too far. I was pretty skeptical that this stuff would work for me, but I actually really like it and it’s quick and easy to apply and wear all the time. The color I wear is either medium (winter/spring) and medium tan (fall/summer). For bronzer and blush, I use Benefits Hoola, Dallas (on occasion) and Coralista. I brush Hoola all over my face quickly with the large brush (like this one, and this one) and then use Coralista on my cheeks. Hoola is AMAZING and works on anyone. It’s light enough but if you keep applying it makes you have a nice glow. I swear by it. I love both of those benefit products so much.

If I wear eyeshadow I either use the Clinique pallet on the left or the Chanel pallet on the right. I have the Bobby Brown Eye Smudge brush and usually only put a dark color on my crease and use a lighter color on the actual eye lid. I usually only wear eyeshadow if we are going out somewhere, i,e. a bar of some kind or an event of some kind. I usually also only do the brown color on the crease. Boring, I know. I go through phases when I wear eyeliner as well. I LOVE the wet and wild eyeliner in black, it’s 99 cents. I have never found and eyeliner that works as good as that one. I also like the Mac ones, in Teddy and in Dig it.

Now, I could be a little mascara obsessed. I think the key to getting my lashes looking the way they do is just keep piling it on. I usually start off curling them, twice on each eye, and then either start with lashblast (orange tube) or the Colossal Volum (yellow tube). I really like the yellow one the best. After about two coats on each eye, then I top it off and do the bottom lashes with the Extra Super Lash (black tube) from Rimmel. That is the best mascara, I LOVE it and it’s super affordable. I put on a lot of mascara, not going to lie.

As for face wash, I’m kind of an exfoliate freak. I usually wash my face with St. Ives in the shower and use the Ambi one daily. I LOVE and swear by that Clean and Clear moisturizer though. I use that one at night and it never makes me oily or break out and I really think it has helped a lot with my acne from my younger years. Then we have the hairspray of all hairsprays. That is my hands down favorite spray, especially when I do my hair curly with the straightener. It’s The Aussie Mega spray but it’s SUPER flexible, which is good and really holds the curl without making it crunchy. It smells alright and doesn’t break the bank, so bonus there.

Tomorrow is a post about what I’ve been doing workout wise, because I’ve been a little busy bee. Thankfully today is a rest day and I’m tutoring again tonight!

xoxo

26 Comments so far

Wow… I wear bare minerals, hoola and dallas… and I have the dandilion also! LOL… I HEART the lash blast, apricot scrub and aussie hairspray! Did we just become best friends? LOL

I love the Rimmel mascara too! It’s by far my favorite. And, I think I use the same colors of eyeshadows from Clinique. I’ve found that I’m an eyeshadow junkie. I’m trying my best to use the ones I have before I buy anymore!

I need to start exfoliating my face! sometimes I think all the sweat is just accumulating on my skin. yuck! haha

I just got the Benefit Powderazzi trio for Christmas and it includes Hoola, Coralista, and Dallas!!! I love them all and will probably do a review on them soon on my other blog. And I’m not surprised you love the mascara – you have got the craziest longest lashes I’ve ever seen. And trust me, I’m in people’s face a lot these days so I’ve seen a lot of lashes :D

Oh man, don’t know if I could ever commit to putting so much on my face for running. No wonder my race photos look like crap. I also love St. Ives.

Omg I can’t believe you can run with foundation on. It would be in pool on my shirt by mile 1! I sweat like a man! hahahaha

Oh now you’re only gonna get comments of the girls, hahaha… funny.
(a little secret to tell you: I started swimming too recently, a friend (triatlete) of mine dragged me into it and I’m so happy about it, the tightness I always had from running is totally gone, I think swimming is indeed a good suplement, and OMG I get so out of breath of it.)

Thanks for tips!

I use that orange CG mascara, LOVE it. but I do find the waterproof kind is impossible to get off…

i love hoola and coralista as well. there is just something about the way that benefits’ products smell — in a good way. :) have you ever tried their bad gal lash? i’m in love!

Great tips! I love mascara and eyelash curlers too..TIP: use baby oil to get off mascara, even works with waterproof!

I love Benefits, it’s the best! Member in SD our makeup bags were both Benefits commericals =).

I use bareminerals too but also the “warmth” as my bronzer, it seems to work for me but now I’m curious about these Benefits ones ….

I will wear a little bareminerals during races too, it’s not like regular foundation, it’s like it’s not even there.

Benefit is one of my favorite makeup brands!

I used to use the Aussie spray as well…may I suggest a brand called “Freeze it” in the gold and purple can. I am not a beauty product person, but this might change your life :o)

I love the Benefit boxed powders as well. I am super fair and use Dandelion and Thrrob as blush most days. I also have 10 which I only use sometimes. And I just got Sugarbomb and it is the BOMB.

I love this post! I love bare minerals too. I use the medium beige:)

I like your routine and makeup…very simple. I love using St. Ives…works wonders on my face for break outs

I love Benefits products! My favorite that I have of theirs is this bronzing cream that comes with a poof that you rub with. I use on my legs and exposed skin when I wear dresses can be used basically anywhere but face can’t think of the name right now lol
but I have never tried Bare Minerals heard about it but never tried it I just might now. I’m almost out of foundation and will be going shopping for a new bottle this weekend.

Cool! I loved this post. I always “get ready” for races…not morning runs (same as you) or daily runs but when I have a race I always get up, make sure to straighten my hair, wear some eyeliner and bronzer. So funny. I love make up but don’t feel I can’t go out without…but, come race time I like to feel prepared…in more ways than one. :) Thanks for posting!

Did you know most exfoliants (including St. Ives) include crushed nut shells in their ingredients? Totally scratches your skin – very harsh, ugh! Just wanted to share a tip I learned recently, since I never knew that before!

Bare Minerals kicks butt, hands down. And it never expires! :)

mmm. LOVE MAC!

just switched from MAC powder to bare minerals and love it =) good to know it “runs” well too, sweet. i love benefit- may have to try out ur recs. i only know and hear awesome stuff about their lip products. i may love to run, but makeup is such fun too haha.

I love, love, love make-up and have about 8 mascaras that I currently use! hehe I also love to exfoliate! bare minerals does rock on race day :)

We use a lot of the same products! I <3 Bare Minerals. It handles sweat really well, and I should know cause I sweat buckets! I also love St. Ives, the Clean n Clear moisturizer (I use Morning Burst in the mornings), and the Aussie hair spray. I just started using Smashbox's Green Room bronzer (in golden glow). It's awesome! It really gives you a soft glowy look. Check it out if you're in the market for something new =)

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