My mom first let me wear makeup to my eighth grade dance. A couple weeks before that she took me to the Bobbi Brown counter in our Nordstrom and a makeup artist (and UVA grad!) gave me a lesson on simple, natural makeup. I came home with a bag of glossy, black products and an excitement to put on all of the makeup. Since then I have nailed down my everyday, simple routine which I alter depending on what I am doing. For example, I might skip powder eye shadow if I am going to a debate tournament. Today I am sharing with you my makeup go-to's. 
I really don't like wearing foundation. I find that it's just to heavy and makes me feel like I'm wearing a mask.
2. Cream eye shadow
I love using a cream eye shadow because its so easy apply and it really does last all day! I use this as a base for my powder eye shadow. My favorite is Sephora 16 hour in Sweet Champagne.
3. Champagne powder eye shadow
This shade from Bobbi Brown is my absolute favorite. It looks natural on top of a cream shadow, but you can build the color and add some brown for night.
4. Brown eyeliner
For everyday makeup, I prefer to use brown eyeliner. I think it looks a lot more natural and relaxed. Black is a little too much of a statement for me. I like to apply it on my upper inner rims and my lash line. This also makes you lashes look darker and thicker. My go-to brown is Revlon Colorstay.
5. Mascara
When I put on mascara, I feel transformed. Longer, more defined eyelashes open up the face, and allow for your eyes to really be noticeable. The Bobbi Brown Extreme Party Mascara shown here, is my favorite, because it lengthens and gives volume without looking like I have fake eyelashes on, and it never clumps!
6. Blush
This step is always optional for me. For me to wear blush, I really have to be in the mood for it. I like to put it on during the colder months to brighten up my face. When I do wear it, I stick to really light, natural colors, like Bobbi Brown's Pink Sugar.
7. Lip Balm
Okay, so technically lip balm isn't makeup, but I don't tend to wear lip products unless I'm going somewhere where I really need to be dressed up. I love the Nivea Kiss of Smoothness lip balm. It adds a little shine and a ton of moisture to my very dry skin. If I were to wear a lipstick, I like the shade Tulle from Bobbi Brown, and Pink Lemonade from Origins. Each is the perfect your-lips-but-better shade.
What are your makeup essentials?
xoxo,the oldest CC
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