so it took me forever and a day to choose a topic for my first blog post, finally I decided to do my top 10 makeup products. These are my 10 HG(holly grail) cannot-live-without products.
1. MAC Studio fix powder (NC42)- This is an everyday product for me. I love the coverage and versatility of it. It can be layered over liquid or cream foundation to set it and achieve full coverage. It can also be worn alone for more of a sheer look (I do dust it on over concealer when I'm in a hurry). I apply it with a kabuki blush.
2. MAC Studio finish concealer (NW25)- Great coverage, creamy consistency, and wide shade range to match most skin tones. Concealer is one product I cannot leave the house without EVER!

3. NARS Bronzer in Laguna- This is actually a little tricky because I alternate between Laguna and Casino throughout the seasons depending on my tan. For those of you who aren't familiar with NARS bronzers, Casino is basically the darker version of the very popular Laguna. They are both slightly shimmery but still go on very "natural" looking(by natural I mean they don't wind up looking orange or "muddy")
5. MAC Mineralize Skinfinsh in Refined- Sadly this is a limited edition product from the sugarsweet collection. Mine is broken and I cannot get my hands on another one. It's mainly a champagne shimmery color, with coral, peach and some pink veining through it. I apply it on my cheekbones, nose bridge, inner eye corners, brow bones, and anywhere else I want to highlight. It gives my skin subtle glow, that doesn't make me look like a disco ball.
6. Diorshow Waterproof Mascara- I have been using this mascara since I can remember, I have tried many drugstore types in an attempt to find a cheaper alternative to it, but no luck yet. i love that it holds a curl well and gives me a lot of volume without clumping my lashes. The only con to it is that the brush is a little too big and it always end up getting on my lids during application.
7. MAC Eyeshadow in Handwritten-Nothing too exciting here, just a matte brown shadow. I wear it almost everyday as either eyeliner, eyeshadow,or both.
8. MAC Fluidline Eyeliner in Blacktrack- Now I don't wear black eyeliner on daily basis, but when I do this is my go to. Gel liners in general take some practice to apply, but once you have it down it can be the most wonderful product ever. It stays put all day and the color you see is the color you get.
YSL Rouge Volpte in #1(Nude Beige)- I have to preface by saying that lipstick is my all time favorite beauty product, so you can just imagine how hard it was to narrow it down for this post. So on to the one I chose, the color is more of light pink than than "nude beige". The formulation of the lipstick is amazing, it goes on so creamy and smooth, and it's very true to the color you see on the tube. I has a scent that I personally love, I think it's mango-ey or some sort of yummy fruit.
Those are the products at the top of my list...what are yours? Do you own any of the ones I mentioned? Oh and I'm still on the lookout for a drugstore mascara that is similar to Dior's, if any of you have suggestions!
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