Light, natural and dewy makeup for college- My new face routine and drugstore dupes!

Hi everyone!

It's Friday and i can't wait to see my hubby later tonight. We are going back to my hometown (Kedah) tomorrow morning to visit my dad and granny. Oh i miss them so much!

Today i just wanna share with you my new face routine, which is really simple and takes only about 5 minutes. This is a requested look by some of my followers from younger age group (they are like my own sisters- Fathin, Nita, Miera, Bella, Naz and some of their friends who have been my loyal readers. TQ darlings!)

I know some of the products cost a bit more than other drugstore brands and i personally think that students don't have to spend all of their money for high-end makeups. You can use other drugstore products that are actually great for dupes too!

At 8 a.m

And 8 hours later....

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8 hours later - 5pm (no touch-ups except for lipgloss)

 After 8 hours, my makeup is still there although my face is shinier compared to the 1st photo. I tend to get oilier around my T-zone, which is quite common and it happens to other people too.

I also listed some drugstore dupes for every makeup i use. You can go and try some of these dupes, and see which one suits you BEST! :)

Click the READ MORE button to see the products i used and great drugstore dupes:

7 minute makeup-Light and Natural Makeup, so simple and easy!

Hello everyone!

There are days when i don't feel like wearing foundations. In fact it's been a month since i last used any foundations. I just wanna go out with a really simple, sheer coverage, but sometimes my skin won't let me (due to hormones, scars, dark circles and breakouts). I need that extra coverage, but i like to do it without looking too made up or cakey.

I put the title 7 minute makeup because there are 7 steps and products you'll use. So let's assume that every step requires 1 minute.. it doesn't mean you have to brush on your blusher for the whole 1 minute ya...don't end up looking like a clown. :p

Here's how i do it..

I usually wear this look to college, hospitals, when i do my groceries, or when i travel. It's so easy and simple! and I'm a fan of healthy glow!

 You don't have to use the EXACT same things i use. You can always use what you have and apply the basic principles behind simple makeup look.

The ingredients i use are:

~The Products I Use For My Everyday Makeup Look~

 Hi everyone!!


For those who have been asking on how i do my everyday makeup, these are the products that i use.

I might change the routine sometimes, depending on my mood, or if i want to achieve different looks ( by changing the eyeshadow colors, lipsticks or lip glosses, and even blushes).

Basically, these are the products that i use in terms of foundation, powder, eye primer, eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara, blushes, highlight and lip color almost everyday.

After washing my face with my facial cleanser (will update on my skincare routine soon!), i apply my toner, followed by a good hydrating moisturizer (with SPF if its daytime). This is practically my everyday routine to prep my face and skin before i apply any makeup on.

You would want to protect your skin from makeup products that could clog your pores to avoid unwanted zits, black heads etc.

P/S: Sorry i had to use my camera phone. I'm just too lazy to charge my digital camera.. ( Plus it's 1.44am and i am still awake and so i decided to make an entry)

So LET'S GET STARTED!!!

1) Foundation

This is the foundation that i am using AT THE MOMENT ( had the first jar in 2007, finished using the whole jar and loved it but because i was trying other brands to compare, so i stopped for a while and finally come back to using it again. YAY!).


~Clinique Derma White Foundation with SPF15 in 05 Neutral (G)~

My personal review :  A high coverage foundation, creamy in consistency, might be a little oily for very oily skin (FACT: I have combination skin). It gives u good hydration, coverage, and it also contains SPF in it (which is great!)  to protect your skin from the harmful UVA and UVB rays.


2) Concealer

~ MAC Studio Finish Concealer SPF 35 in NC35~

My personal review : Bought this little guy 3-4 years ago (can't remember) and didn't know how to use it at first because it always looked "cakey" just because i didn't know the right way to apply it. Did some " trial and error" and finally could appreciate the use of this little guy. (FACT : use it on blemishes only, not for under-eye concealer).


3) POWDER

~ MAC Studio Fix in NC 35 , MAC 182 Kabuki Brush~


My personal review : This is the BEST compact powder or setting powder so far. It mattifies your skin, gives u a great setting power (so that your foundation won't melt and make u look like an old granny or some ghosts on TV3 spooky Malay dramas  T_T ).

I apply it with a KABUKI brush ( the secret to FLAWLESS, GREAT looking skin), so that the application and blending is easier, even and light (compared to sponge that tends to make your powder looks like you are going to perform in some Opera-not Oprah show!).

Having a Kabuki brush is a great investment ( the only MAC brush i have), because it simply gives you that FLAWLESS finish that you always wished for. <3


4) EYE PRIMER

 ~ MAC Paint Pot in INDIANWOOD~

My personal review : I use this as a primer to prevent my eyeshadow from creasing. Our eyelids tend to get oily after some time and this will cause your eyeshadow colors to fade or even smudge!. This Paint Pot acts as a barrier between your eyelid and eyeshadow, giving you a great canvas for your beautiful eyeshadow colors and even enhances the colors as well. You can get this paint pot in several different colors.

(FACT : since i am a lazy bum, i use this as my primer + eyeshadow color). No time no time busy bee



5) EYEBROW

~ Any eyeshadow color that is a few shades lighter than your hair color (for dark hair)~

FACT: I just fill my eyebrows using a dark brown eyeshadow and then fix it with clear gel. I use an angle brush for this.



5) EYELINER

~ Maybelline Eyestudio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner in Black 01~

My personal review : I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE (ok too much love) this eyeliner not just because it is affordable. It STAYS on your eyelids ALL DAY! You don't have to worry about Panda Eyes no more bebeh! U can cry all you want without having black teardrops ( like in Malay tragic movies@dramas). Just apply it with any synthetic brushes with tapered ends, or maybe an angle brush, depending on your preference.






This is how i usually wear my eyeliner most of the time. I like it a bit winged out, thinner on the inner corner and slightly thicker on the outer corner. It just gives you that doe-eyed look..

~ My everyday "go-to" look~


6) MASCARA

~ Maybelline the MAGNUM Volum' express~

My personal review : A great volumising mascara so far. I curl my lashes before applying mascara. It makes a HUGE difference!



7) HIGHLIGHT

~ MAC Vanilla Pigment~

My personal review : I use this highlight on my brow bones, on the highest points of my cheekbones, inner corner of my eyes (can make your eyes look brighter), a bit on the bridge of my nose and on my cupid's bow ( GooGle please?).. It gives your face the luminous healthy glow and doll-like effect! LOVE LOVE LOVE this product!!!




8) BLUSHER

~ Sugarbomb by Benefit~

My personal review : Gives you that sheer, cute pink blush color! And it has a GREAT SMELL too!




9) LIPS

~ Lip Ice Sheer Color Strawberry with Bees Wax, Dior Rouge Lipstick in Precious Beige 297~

My personal review : The Lip balm is very conditioning and gives you a sheer tint of color. Sometimes, i will use lipsticks to create different looks. This is my favorite natural to nude lip color. Very moisturizing and creamy upon application.


This is pretty much what i use everyday. For eyeshadow application, please wait for my future entry (it's 3.47am and i am sleepy *_* )


LOVE,
~ Yana~


XOXO

~My Everyday Makeup Routine~

I'll show you how i do my makeup on daily basis in my next post..


<3 <3 <3

XOXO
~yana~