Kinsey's Everyday Styling Routine

It's time for round four of Everyday Styling with Kinsey. Click here to see the rest- 1+2+3.

Growing up, my freckles were my biggest insecurity. I couldn't wait till I was old enough to wear makeup and cover them up. But in high school I realized if I'm going to have these freckles forever, I might as well learn to love them! Since then, I started choosing earth tones to highlight my darker features and compliment my millions of freckles.

I start off my makeup routine with a small amount of foundation on any blemishes and underneath my eyes. I use Rimmel London Clean Finish 230 Warm Ivory. I then cover my t-zone with loose powder by CoverGirl. If there is one makeup step I never skip, it's powder. I have naturally oily skin, so I try and keep a loose powder handy at all times. Next, I apply bronzer to my face, with an extra brush or two on my cheek bones. I switch up my bronzer quite frequently, but my favorite is bareMinerals Warmth All Over. I start off my eye makeup by first applying eye shadow. I'm an eye shadow fanatic, so I usually wear two or three shades at a time. I first apply a dark, copper color to my lid, then blend it up to a gold shade. Here I'm wearing Maybelline Eyeshadow in Golden Halo and Maybelline Eyeshadow in Copper Craze.I'm all about the cat eye look. I use Maybelline Waterproof Liquid Liner in black. Making sure I have a waterproof liner is really important to me during a photo shoot because I'm constantly squinting and looking through the view finder on my camera so my eyes tend to water a lot. To finish off my eyes I use an eyelash curler and CoverGirl Lash Blast Volume Mascara. Next, I lightly pencil in my brows. My brows are really dark, so I use a shade lighter so that they don't look too bold once I'm finished. The last step to my makeup routine is a good dose of chapstick. I wear Nivea Lip Balm, A Kiss of Moisture and occasionally A Kiss of Shimmer when my outfit has a little pink or violet in it. I've tried out lipstick and it's just not for me. Either that or I have yet to find my perfect shade. Until that day, I'll stick with my good ole chapstick.I have fine hair, so I always tease my roots a bit before styling.You can find my hair routine here. When I'm not sporting the mermaid curls or beach waves I've usually put my locks into a top knot. This has been my favorite during the summer heat. Thanks so much for sharing your styling routine, Kinsey! You are beautiful. ♥

Comments

She's such a natural beauty!

Posted by: Noémie B. | August 17, 2012 at 10:45 AM

Love nivea lip balm :) She's beautiful, love her natural freckles!

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Posted by: Lauren | August 17, 2012 at 10:46 AM

Kinsey is so so cute- her freckles are adorable, I love that she doesn't try to hide them x

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Posted by: Samantha | August 17, 2012 at 10:47 AM

she is really gorgeous!

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Posted by: Irene's closet | August 17, 2012 at 10:48 AM

Yay! I love this series. :)

Kinsey, you're SO beautiful, with or without makeup. The before-picture is so stunning!

Posted by: Katha Strophe | August 17, 2012 at 10:48 AM

love this post,Kinsey is naturally stunning :D

Posted by: ilovemyvintage..... | August 17, 2012 at 10:49 AM

Agreed with the natural beauty comment, Kinsey is pretty with no make-up at all. And as a naturally curly-haired chick I'm jealous of that slick straight hair. I like it even more before it's curled!

Posted by: Van | August 17, 2012 at 10:50 AM

Kinsey is gorgeous with no make up, but her beauty is emphasized even more with the make up.

Posted by: Kaho | August 17, 2012 at 10:54 AM

I love these Everyday styling routine posts. Kinsey, you have beautiful hair that I'm jealous of. I love how you style your hair daily.

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Posted by: Jess Dynarski | August 17, 2012 at 10:56 AM

She's absolutely stunning, i'm always so jealous of people with freckles and i love the beachy waves!

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Posted by: Lara | August 17, 2012 at 10:58 AM

I love this series! So lovely to look at and sometimes, the tips shown come in handy! :)

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Posted by: Sabrina | August 17, 2012 at 11:01 AM

Wonderful post for the makeup :) I have a quick question, the last time Kinsey posted her beautiful beach waves and mermaid hair "how to" I tried it but couldn't get the same results :( I couldn't understand the twisting part with the flat iron.. Do you think she could post a video how to? Would be great! Help please <3

Posted by: Annejelina | August 17, 2012 at 11:02 AM

Annejelina,
Totally. We will try to work this in! XO

Posted by: elsie | August 17, 2012 at 11:04 AM

I love your eye shadow!! I have a few similar colors so I might have to try my own take on your look.

Posted by: McKenna Ryan | August 17, 2012 at 11:05 AM

Love how fresh & natural this look is!
That is always the prettiest, in my opinion! :)

Posted by: Sarah | August 17, 2012 at 11:12 AM

Kinsey is just a natural born beauty!

Posted by: Ruth | August 17, 2012 at 11:14 AM

LOVELY! You look great in both the before AND the AFTER!

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