I get asked about my makeup routine — and specifically the colors I use — almost every time I post. Here’s everything that’s on my vanity right now, from my foundation and concealer, to my bronzer and blush, to my mascara and the lip balm I can’t go without. I don’t usually use ALL of these every day, but always a combination of these tried-and-true favorites. (And this is not sponsored!)
My Makeup Base Products
- Merit Great Skin Priming Moisturizer: The perfect “prep” step that hydrates and blurs, making foundation glide on.
- Merit Minimalist Stick (Palomino): My go-to for no-makeup days, this creamy stick disappears into the skin.
- Armani Luminous Silk (5.95): This offers a sophisticated, buildable glow that looks incredible in every light.
- Huda Beauty Easy Bake (Peach Pie): The secret to looking wide awake, no matter how well you slept.
- Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand (Pillow Talk): This catches the light on your cheekbones for a soft, candlelit radiance.
- Makeup By Mario Soft Setting Spray: The ultimate “set it and forget it” mist that locks in your look with a soft-focus finish.
How I Get the Glow and Contour
- Westman Atelier Face Trace (Truffle): The gold standard of contour sticks, it blends in seconds.
- Two-Faced Sun Bunny Bronzer: This dual-toned classic gives you warmth with zero orange tones.
- Merit Flush Bomb (Bespoke): A sheer, balmy berry that melts into the skin for that perfect, natural, rosy flush.
All About My Eye & Brow Products
- Merit Solo Shadow (Mid-century): The ultimate matte brown that gives your eyes instant definition with just one swipe.
- Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Definer (Medium Brown): The triangular tip makes it incredibly easy to fill in sparse areas with strokes that actually look like real brow hair.
- Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze Gel: This gives you that polished “brow lamination” look with a clear, all-day hold that doesn’t feel crunchy.
- Tower 28 Make Waves Mascara (Drift): I don’t wear eyeliner, but I wear this mascara in a brown color.
My Favorite Lip Products
- Rhode Peptide Lip Contour (Twist): This lip liner is the same color as my lips—you can put it just on the top of your top lip—it’s like a little bit of instant filler.
- Maybelline Super Stay (Lead the Way): I wear this almost every day. My favorite “neutral” lip color.
- Merit Tinted Lip Oil (Twin Set): Sometimes I wear this lip oil on top of the Maybelline for a different effect.
- Burt’s Bees Balm (Pomegranate): My essential “tossed in every bag” balm that adds a hint of red tint.
What are your favorite products? Let me know!
More About My Skin & Hair Care Routines
The product that keeps my skin clear: Product Test: The Best Disposable Face Towels
I’ve probably tried them all at this point: Ask Julia: What is the Best Self-Tanner?
If it’s winter, I usually switch to this: I Tested Gradual Self-Tanning Lotions—And Here Are My Thoughts
Here’s how I style my hair: My Go-To Haircut, Color & Styling Tips
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