Get The Look: Minimalist Every-Day Glow

I received a sample of this from Credo Beauty right after I had run out of primer, so it was like a godsend.This primer does a pretty good job at helping my makeup stay in place, illuminating my features, and hiding my blemishes (it is tinted after all). It’s a little thick on application, so I only tend to apply it to the places I need it most, such as eyelids, cheeks, and areas with acne. I don’t wear foundation, so I don’t apply it all over my face. Just dabbing a little bit onto problem spots gives me full coverage for most of the day (even in intense heat).

This liquid concealer is so easy to use with a wand designed specifically for spot treatment. I just open it (the cap is part of the wand) and dab the areas that need coverage. Usually I break out on my chin, forehead, and cheeks, and it does a very good job of reducing redness. Once on my skin, I just blend it in gently using my finger (sometimes applying more, most of the time not). It tends to dry quickly, so I make sure to cover my acne, then blend everything in. After I apply this, I don’t need anything else (in terms of covering up pimples). It also comes in a different array of colors you can choose from such as Bamboo, Balsa, and Hazelnut (light to dark). I use Birch because my skin is quite fair, but even with a slight tan, birch works wonders and blends into my skintone beautifully. If Birch is out and you have a similar skintone as me, get Balsa (it’s the second lightest one available).

Similar to the primer I use, I also received this as a sample from credo when I was in need of a new blush. Its pink, rosy color is so sweet and perfect for summer. I prefer cream blushes because they’re less pigmented and easier to layer and blend. If you mess up, you can just wipe them away, unlike powder blushes. This particular blush creates a gentle rosy hue to my cheeks and can be amplified for a bolder look through layering, if I so desire. I usually sweep it on each cheek twice after getting a good amount on my brush. Unfortunately it doesn’t come in other colors, but I’m sure it’ll add a nice touch to any skintone.

I’ve already reviewed this wonderful eyeshadow before, so I won’t say much about it. To read more about it, go here (it’s the first item I talk about). It’s extremely pigmented, so I just need a little dab of it for both the corners of my eyes and that’s it. I usually spread the remainder of it out towards my eyelid to create a nice, smooth fade.

Not only does it taste like peppermint but it also has SPF 15 in it, protecting lips from harsh summer rays. Perfect for on-the go people and sun lovers. Plus it’s made with only organic, natural ingredients that I can actually pronounce such as sunflower oil, beeswax, shea butter, and peppermint oil. Just one swipe, and I’m good to go.

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