I’ve been meaning to write this post for a while but have only gotten around to it now. Life has been so full lately with two littles and I’m glad that I can give my complete attention and care to my family first. It’s been interesting to experiment with this slow content type of thing that I’ve been doing. I have enjoyed making content at a muchhh slower pace and one that is actually more fun and sustainable for me in this season of life.
Alright, let’s dive into the makeup look and products. I’ve always liked a very minimal and easy, glowy makeup look and my current products really haven’t changed much aside from a few new additions. The majority of my makeup products are by Merit Beauty and Saie, though I can’t go without my Salty Face Liquid Bronzer.
The foundation:
Funny I’m calling it the foundation because I don’t use foundation — simply because it takes a long time and I don’t like the feeling of it on my face. Over the summer I really enjoyed using the Saie Slip Tint Tinted Moisturizer because it’s got a very light, almost serum-like texture and it applies easily with a brush or fingers or those extra hectic mornings. Now that the wearther has gotten much colder, I am still usingg this product for a lightweight base for minimal coverage.
Adding the layers of glow:
I like to add a touch of glowiness to my skin with Salty Face’s Liquid Bronzer (“CANDICETAY” for 10% off). It’s my go-to product to add colour and life back to my skin, especially in the fall and winter months when I get less and less sun. It’s my absolute favourite and is again one of those quick and easy makeup products. I also love that it’s lightweight and has a serum-like feel to it. I put a few drops on the tops of my cheeks and then I buff it in with the Merit Brush No. 1, spreading the remainder of the product on my forehead and on my jawline.
Next, I add a quick smudge of blush with Merit’s Flush Balm. I really love these blushes for their quick and easy application. I always just use my fingers to pat in the product. They’re also easy to reapply throughout the day if needed.
To add one final touch of glow, I’ve been really enjoying Saie’s Glowy Super Gel. It’s very subtle but adds the prettiest glow to my skin. Sometimes I add it to my moisturizer and use it as an all-over product, and other times I’ll just use the smallest amount as a highlight for the tops of my cheeks and for the bridge of my nose.
Finishing off with the Brow Duo from Merit helps to complete my natural makeup look. If I’m in rush that day, I’ll just use the brow gel, but if I prefer a more defined look, I’ll use the brow pencil first to add more volume and colour and then I’ll finish with a few swipes of the gel.
*A note on the pencil: it is the finest pencil ever! I love how I can get really thin, hair-like strokes with it.
I can’t say enough wonderful things about these lip glosses. I LOVE the Saie lip glosses because they’re moisturizing, not sticky, and have a beautiful but subtle shine. I loved them so much I gifted them to all my friends last Christmas. They make the perfect little gifts, especially with the holidays coming up quickly ;)
Okay and that’s the finished look! I hope this was a helpful semi-tutorial/review of my current glowy makeup routine. I’ll leave a little round-up of all the products I mentioned down below so you don’t have to click around if you’re interested in anything. I hope you enjoyed and I’ll catch you in the next post :) Let me know if there’s anything you’d like to read!
