What's in Mine and My Daughter's Makeup Bags
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I was a teenager in the '90s, when the thinner the brow, the better, frosted lips were all the rage, and no one taught us the art of blending.
Libby, my 23-year-old daughter, grew up in the YouTube era. By the age of 15, she had already mastered contouring, knew the importance of eyebrow tinting, and perfected the art of the eye flick.
Very different worlds.
I’m not one to experiment much with makeup—preferring easy-to-apply, foolproof products that create a natural, no-makeup look. But as my skin texture changes, it’s time to tweak my routine. So, I headed to CULT BEAUTY to order a few products for a much-needed refresh. (They’ve also given me a code to share, offering up to 20% off—use code EMMATCB)
What’s in my make-up bag?
The Bag, Cult Beauty’s Large Travel Make-Up Bag a good size and transparent, making it super easy to find your products on the go.
The Primer, VIEVE Super Skin Nova a skin-care make-up hybrid that’s ultra hydrating and leaves a long-lasting glow.
The Concealer, Saie Hydrabeam Sheer Brightening Under Eye Concealer (shade 1, I could probably do a 2, though). I LOVE Saie products, another brand that combines skin-loving ingredients into their products, making them a dream to apply. I’m so happy to find a concealer with good coverage that doesn’t dry out my skin.
The Bronzer, Saie Dew Bronze Soft-Focus Effortless Liquid Bronzer (shade Salt) A buildable liquid-gel formula that melts seamlessly into your skin, making it so easy to apply and blend, leaving a natural sun-kissed glow.
The Blusher, VIEVE Sunset Blush Balm (shade Strawb), a buildable blush to create a natural flush.
The Brow Gel, Eyeko Fluffy Brow Gel, (shade 2, Taupe Brown) gives brows instant volume and texture for a natural but fluffier look. Adore this product.
The Mascara VIEVE Modern Mascara smudge-proof and volumising without clumping. Creates a fuller look while nourishing lashes with the added vitamins C and E.
The Eyeliner, Sweed Satin Kohl Eyeliner (Dusty Brown) another brand to achieve the no makeup, makeup look. Super easy to create a smoky eye with this long-wearing pencil that glides on with no dragging or snagging.
The Palette, Charlotte Tilbury Easy Eye Palette (Super Nudes) I was looking for a nude eye shadow, and this palette has the perfect mix of of warm bronzes and cool neutrals. I also love the look of Natasha Denona’s Mini Eye Sculpt Palette.
The Lipstick, SAIE Lip Blur Matte Blurring Lipstick a lipstick shade that flatters me, is hard to find. I got this one in Surreal, but I’m going to order Modern as I loved the texture and the shine-free, blurred finish but not the colour on me so much.
The Tools, Saie The Base Brush blends and buffs to perfection. Kevyn Aucoin The Eyelash Curler, a must-have. The Beauty Blender, for a flawless finish. VIEVE Small Eyeshadow Blender Brush.
What’s in Libby’s make-up bag?
The Base, Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops have saved me through the winter. They give a natural bronzed glow on their own with moisturiser or underneath makeup. I mix mine with Vieve Skin Highlighter for a dewy glow.
The Tinted Moisturiser, Saie Slip Tint Dewy Tinted Moisturizer a multitasking, next-level hydration product with sheer, flexible coverage.
The Blusher, Saie Dew Blush (shade Cutie) a creamy and dew-boosting water-based gel that melts into your skin, making it super easy to blend and leaves a sun-kissed flush.
The Contour Wand, Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Contour Wand (shade Medium) my secret to sculpted cheekbones. A staple in my makeup bag.
The Mascara, Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes (shade Dream Pop) I am a brown mascara convert, giving a subtle and natural look for every day.
The Lips, PATRICK TA Monochrome Moment, Precision Lip Crayon (shade She’s Humble) I love the unique thickness and angle of this liner, leaving soft and natural lines. I finish off with my fave, Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm, to moisturise and condition.
The Setting Spray, Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray priming and finishing mist, which extends the longevity of your makeup for up to 16 hours.