I wanted to do a beauty post because I haven’t done one in a while and I have a few new products that I’m loving at the moment. This is a simple, everyday look that doesn’t require too much time or effort and leaves a natural, fresh faced canvas by using only 4 products.
Benefit Cosmetics the POREfessional – This stuff is amazing. It makes your skin feel so soft and adds a silica layer to the surface of your skin to smooth out blemishes as well as minimize your pores. It takes away all the oily shine and leaves a beautiful matte finish. It’s a great skin primer and I’m now using it constantly.
Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer – This product is so brightening, I use it under my eyes or as coverup for those unwanted spots. It is fairly creamy, spreads pretty easily, and you only need the smallest dot for it to work its wonders. The shade that I use is called Honey.
NYX Blush – This blush makes the perfect pink rosy cheek. I put it on the apples of my cheeks and blend upwards towards my cheekbone. The shade that I use is called Bourgeois Pig.
Laura Mercier Foundation Primer Radiance Bronze – Honestly, when the product came out of the tube I was scared that my face would look way too orange and overly bronzed, however, once you put it on and rub and blend, this primer makes the perfect bronze, dewy glow and also looks very natural.
I’d love to know what you think of these face products if you’ve ever tried them, and also, what are your favorite products that you’re loving at the moment?
Megan
February 24, 2014 at 8:26 am (10 years ago)Your makeup always looks so nice, I can’t believe your skin looks so even without a traditional foundation! I have the Laura Mercier Foundation Primer Radiance (not the bronze one though, scared to use it on my fair skin) and I love it, it adds such a nice super subtle glow. I wasn’t wow-ed by The Porefessional when I tried it but maybe I will have to give it another shot.
I just got YSL Touche Eclat recently and it’s my new favorite for everything really but especially for “no-makeup makeup”. Really helps you look alive and awake without the need for much else.
everygoodthing
February 25, 2014 at 4:32 pm (10 years ago)Aw, you are sweet Megan. Thank you. I’m glad to hear you also love the Laura Mercier Foundation Primer, too! The YSL Touche Eclat sounds amazing, I am a huge fan of the “no-makeup makeup” look so I’m definitely going to go try it out at Sephora later this week. I definitely love brightening products that do the job.
Neha
February 24, 2014 at 9:22 am (10 years ago)Hey Melissa!
Great quick reviews… don’t use much make up products as such…but now I am thinking I should own atleast the most basic ones…! :)
Neha
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everygoodthing
February 25, 2014 at 4:33 pm (10 years ago)Hey Neha! That’s amazing you don’t use much make up products, it’s probably better that way, and keeps your skin fresh and clean! These basic ones are definitely great because they give that simple and clean look.
Sabrina
February 24, 2014 at 10:34 am (10 years ago)Great post. You look flawless, I will for sure give Nars concealer a try because I seem to read everywhere that it is great ;)
everygoodthing
February 25, 2014 at 4:39 pm (10 years ago)Aw, thanks Sabrina. You should definitely give it a go and let me know what you think!
Sam @ Frills & Thrills
February 24, 2014 at 11:45 am (10 years ago)I would love to try all of these products, especially the benefit porefessional and the Nars concealer. Happy Monday Darling, hope its an enlightening one.
everygoodthing
February 25, 2014 at 4:41 pm (10 years ago)Hope you can try them out! They are truly amazing! Thanks for the love Sam!
Helen Grace
February 25, 2014 at 12:45 am (10 years ago)These are great recommendations! I’ve been meaning to try Benefit Cosmetics POREfessional. I also love NYX products. I’m always surprised at the amazing quality you get at such an affordable price. I’m personally a fan of their stick blush because it’s really great for when you’re on the go.
everygoodthing
February 25, 2014 at 4:44 pm (10 years ago)The stick blush by NYX sounds awesome! I should try it out because I’m a huge fan of on the go products. Thanks for the recommendation Helen!
Samantha Mariko
February 25, 2014 at 1:52 am (10 years ago)amazing how a few key products go a long way! nice picks! I love NARS and laura mercier products as well. You have a great blog, hope you stop by and check mine out too :)
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everygoodthing
February 25, 2014 at 4:47 pm (10 years ago)Aw, thank you so much Samantha! So true, great products do go a very long way.
Karine
February 25, 2014 at 4:46 am (10 years ago)Oh wow Melissa your skin is flawless! Your hair is amazing also! I’ve been thinking of maybe getting the Nars Concealer for a while now, so maybe I might pick myself a little goodie next time I go shopping :p xx
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everygoodthing
February 25, 2014 at 4:47 pm (10 years ago)Hehe, you definitely should! Thank you Karine.
Courtney Maffett
February 25, 2014 at 4:07 pm (10 years ago)Hey Melissa,
What do you use to cleanse and mositurize your skin? Do you use any masks or treatments?
Would love to know. :)
everygoodthing
February 25, 2014 at 4:58 pm (10 years ago)Great question Courtney! Honestly, my skin is always something I’ve never been very confident with. I’ll break out quite frequently, however, these products have definitely helped… I use a prescribed benzoyl peroxide limited contact foam face wash once a day. I also use Cetaphil to wash my face morning and night. It is a really basic cleansing face wash. And, I use a very simple daily moisturizer called CeraVe. Both of these can be found at drugstores and are cheap! I’ll do a face mask once a month, usually use a homemade scrub. I hope to do a post on that in the near future! I also swear by Coconut Oil as a make up remover and I’ll use it on my face too, it makes your skin so soft!
Alley
February 25, 2014 at 4:48 pm (10 years ago)I have the same NYX blush and I love it! It gives such a youthful look. Thanks for the nice comment on my blog! Hope to see you on my blog again!
Alley xoxo
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everygoodthing
March 11, 2014 at 5:39 pm (10 years ago)So true, love NYX blushes. Thanks Alley!
Erin
March 10, 2014 at 1:23 am (10 years ago)I have that Benefit brow kit and I like it a lot. It’s especially good for framing my face when I wear my glasses, if that makes sense. I’ve been looking for a new foundation and concealer, so I might just give these a try. Thanks!
everygoodthing
March 11, 2014 at 5:39 pm (10 years ago)I like it a lot too, it definitely is great for framing your face! Thanks Erin!
Ingrid
March 11, 2014 at 5:10 am (10 years ago)So. I have the POREFessional as well. But I’ve always hesitated to use it because I’m not sure where to apply it (and I got it as a gift so I never got the chance to ask the girls behind the Benefit counter how to use it)…do you apply it all over your face like a primer? or only at the nose and inner cheek region?