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Top Favorites Brushes for Makeup Application

1. One of my favorite brushes is MORPHE M449 - DETAILED POWDER BRUSH This brush is very versatile and can be used with almost any step of your makeup routine. Priced at $10. 

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2. Another one of my favorite brushes, well another tool, I use ALL the time would be the Morphe HIGHLIGHT + CONTOUR BEAUTY SPONGE. Morphe calls it a sponge but another name for it would be a beauty blender. Priced at $8.

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3. The last tool I use very often would be MORPHE M446 - ROUND BUFFER BRUSH. This brush I use on a daily basis. I use it at the very end of my makeup routine and couldn’t live without it. Regularly priced at $15, but is on sale for $7.50 right now. 

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Top 1 Beauty products I CANNOT live without

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The number 1 tool I use ALL the time would be this Skin GymRose Quartz Crystal Sculpty Heart Gua Sha Tool. This tool helps me not only relax but it also acts as a tool to depuff your face. I use it in my makeup routine before I moisturize. I use an oil to help me properly guide it all around my face. I use Youtube videos to help me properly use the Gua Sha. This is a tool that people have been using for decades. Below is a link that can be used to help guide and beginners. 

https://youtu.be/veTVPpRb9XE

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If I was ever stuck on an island, what is the one product I would take?

Without a doubt, the one product I would take with me would be sunscreen. Specifically I would take Ultimate Sun Protector Cream SPF 50+ Sunscreen by Shiseido. I think sunscreen is super important even on a daily basis. Daily, every person should be protected by the harmful sun rays. From my experience, I see most people only apply sunscreen when they are at the pool, beach or sunbathing, but people need to realize that sunscreen is important and should be a part of their daily routine. I am very passionate about makeup but also know that skincare is just as important.

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How to Contour your face - USING TIK TOK FILTERS

Nowadays you do not need to be an expert at makeup to do a whole makeup routine. Technology has advanced enough that we are now able to use filters on our faces to help properly contour your face. If you are a beginner, this is the perfect tool to help. Although, in order to use the filter you need to have access to a smart phone and Tik Tok. I have personally used this filter a couple of times and it has helped me to improve on my makeup skills. My face looks more lifted versus using the old technique I used to use for contour. Click the link below. 

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My 12 Step Full Face Glam Makeup Routine

Step 1: Moisturizer 

I use Moisture Surge™ 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator by Clinique to my face.

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Step 2: Primer 

For the base, I use The POREfessional Face Primer by Benefit Cosmetics.

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Step 3: Foundation

Next step is foundation, I use Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint, color: 8. 

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Step 4: Concealer 

For concealer, I use Radiant Creamy Concealer by Nars, color custard. 

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Step 5: Contour

For contour, I use Match Stix Contour Skinstick by Fenty Beauty, color truffle. 

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Step 6: Blush 

After contour, I use Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Blush by Fenty Beauty. 

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Step 7: Setting Powder 

After blush, I set my makeup with Maybelline Fit Me!® Matte + Poreless Powder.

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Step 8: Highlighter

After setting powder, I apply Megaglo Highlighting Powder by Wet N Wild. 

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Step 9: Eyebrows

Then, I fill my eyebrows in with Natural Looking & Budge Proof Brow Kit by Anastasia Beverly Hills.

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Step 10: Eyes

After eyebrows, I do my eyes which include eyeshadow (I usually keep it simple), eyeliner and mascara. 

Step 11: Setting Spray

The final face of face makeup is to set it all in with a setting spray, All Nighter Setting Spray by Urban Decay. 

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Step 12: Lips

Last step, I finish off with lip gloss from Fenty Beauty. 

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