Emma's Everyday Styling Routine

Elsie and I get asked every now and then about our everyday styling routines. I'll be the first to admit that I am no makeup expert. But I love trying new products and techniques and over the years I have developed an everyday makeup and hair routine that I am comfortable with and that I feel works best with my features. Today I thought it would be fun to share my routine, along with all the real products I use.

In the morning I wash my face and apply a moisturizer with SPF 15. I have gotten in the habit of wearing a little sunscreen everyday in the hopes that one day my skin will look as good as my mother's. Dream big, I say.

I apply concealer to my under eye circle areas and if I have a blemish I usually blot on a little concealer to that as well. (Side note: When is this blemish thing going to be over?! I thought by my mid/late 20s I'd be done with all that.) I am currently using CoverGirl Invisible Concealer in Fair. I then apply foundation to my entire face and try to blend it on my jaw line and neck. Currently using NYC Liquid foundation. The NYC makeup brand is super inexpensive so it suits my thrifty heart.

I then brush bronzer just below my cheekbones. They say matte is best but I tend to like a little sparkle in my bronzer, it's the 90's child in me. I'm currently using Jane shimmering bronzer.

Next, I apply a touch of blush to just above my cheekbones. I read once that this makes you look less tired. Sold. I've been doing it ever since. For blush I'm currently using Wet n Wild in heather silk.

On to the eyes: I actually do wear eyeliner almost every day. I line the outer two-thirds of my upper lids and just dot in a little bit on my outer lower lids. For a special night I sometimes add a lot more liner and a tiny cat-eye effect. My current eyeliner is Bonne Bell Eye Style Precise Eyeliner in Basic Black.

For eyeshadow I like use at least three neutral tones. I usually buy one of those multi-packs of eyeshadow so everything goes well together; currently using Benefit Cosmetics Big Beautiful Eyes Palette. I brush a tiny bit of darkest brown into the outer edges of my lids and blend toward the center. Next, I add the second darkest shade to the center of my lid and blend. Last, I brush on the lightest shade from the inner corners and blend toward the center. It's a lot of blending but I've found this helps to make the shadow look a little more natural.

Mascara. You gotta have mascara. Even on days I'm giving my face a rest from make up I usually still wear mascara and lip gloss. I'm currently loving Rimmel Scandaleys Mascara in Extreme Black.

Now I add a little lipstick. I tend to wear a lot of darker neutrals/browns for everyday wear. I get adventurous now and again with reds and pinks but most days I play it safe with a bronze brown lipstick. I'm currently loving NYC Lipstick in Caramel.

Last I add a bit of powder to set my look and keep things matte. I really love L'Oreal Paris True Match Powder in soft ivory (this also has SPF 19, double win!). I have oily skin so powder is nice, you don't want too much sheen. I press my lips together as I powder around my lips and chin. I've found that this helps my lipstick stay in place longer.

Now let's talk hair. I have straight, limp, lazy hair. That's the card I was dealt in life. And since I have oily skin, my hair, especially around my hairline, gets greasy looking fast. To combat this tragedy I use dry shampoo. I LOVE my dry shampoo. I don't know what I ever did without it. My favorite brand is Not Your Mother's Dry Shampoo. Simply spray a little in, brush out and boom- clean looking hair. Most days I curl the ends of my hair and spray in place. I also like to rock a braided crown now and again, especially if it's rainy out.

I hope you've enjoyed seeing my everyday styling routine. I tried to add links to products I could find online, or very similar products. Thanks for letting me get a little girlie with you. Elsie will be sharing her everyday styling routine in the near future as well. xo. Emma 

Comments

[Elizabeth]

Thank you for this fun post. Can I ask what kind of eye liner you recommend?

[emma]

Elizabeth, The eyeliner I use is linked above. Thanks so much!

[Kate @ Songs Kate Sang]

You are beautiful! Thank you for sharing this with us! Those of us that are makeup challenged appreciate these tutorials more than you know!

[Katie]

What a fun post! I love seeing how other ladies do their makeup. Thanks for sharing! <3

[tinyparticlesoflight]

Thanks for sharing, Emma! I love bronzer and blush too. You look beautiful with and without makeup too BTW. ;)

xo
cortnie

[Kimberly]

Thanks so much for sharing! I love the tutorial. Your photos are beautiful!

[Taryn]

Thank you thank you as a fellow fair skinned, lip haired lady these tips helped a ton!!

[Kacie // A Collection of Passions]

This is SO FANTASTIC! I have the same coloring as you Emma. I love Loreal True Match... it works so great. I use their concealer.

Kacie

http://www.acollectionofpassions.com/

[Ilene @ Much Love, illy]

fun post! drugstore makeup is def one of my fave things to shop for. :)

[Kelly]

Wow! These are some great tips! I have always thought your eye makeup is amazing, so I might have to buy some of that Benefit :)
For oily skin I use these great Dermological primer, which is truly amazing at keeping my face looking matt.
Kel x

[Taryn]

LOL I meant LIMP haired not LIP haired hahaha gotta love embarassing mistypes. Hahaha

[CamMi Pham]

Thanks for sharing. Will forward this to my sis. I love that you use many affordable products.
x
Cammi
http://www.cammilicious.com

[Kelsey]

Emma you look stunning in the before picture! Thanks for keeping it real (as always!) Its so inspiring to hear that you are thrifty with your makeup too, I can't stand paying extra when I find I'm just as satisfied with the drugstore brands!

[Jill - Lune]

Nice. You have a beautiful natural look, even with makeup on. You're a shining star Emma.

[Steph]

ADORE this post! The photographs are absolutely stunning! I love Emma's ombre hair! Gorgeous post in absolutely every way! I LOVE RIMMELL Mascara too!

xx
-S
Ginger and Lace

[Carrie Rosalind]

Pretty! I especially love how you do your eye shadow...thanks for sharing! <3

[Lady Unlaced]

Awesome routine!

[Christen DeGonzague]

Awesome! Love it. Now if I could only make myself take more than three minutes everyday...

[Sahar]

You have beautiful eyes. Thanks for sharing your makeup routine :)

[Julie]

I really like those eye shadows. They complement your eyes really well. The one thing I'm unsure about with your look is the bronzer... It kind of looks a little "too much." That's just my opinion though. Otherwise you are very beautiful.

Julie
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