10 items you need to have for a naturally sexy look

My makeup philosophy is to look naturally beautiful, and sexy. I want to highlight and define my cheekbones, make my eyes POP, and skin look smooth and young all year long.

From expensive beauty counter buys to drugstore secrets, I've tried and tested allllll the brands.

Through trial and error, and spending 1/4 of my life in Sephora, SpaceNK, Nordstrom, and Walgreens...I’ve finally found the holy grail of makeup products that I can't live without. 

See below for my simple 10 item makeup bag in order…

1. SOAP BROW

I’ve ditched my number one favorite beauty tool from beauty blender to soap brow! Groomed brows can make or break your face and this is better than any other brow gel I’ve used. I learned about it from my favorite beauty blogger @nikkimakeup. She uses it on every major model and influencer.

It’s also so simple. You dip the brush in water and dip it in the case, and then groom your brows upwards. It makes them stay all day and have the appearance of a thicker groomed look.

2. light coverage day - Garnier BB Cream miracle skin perfector

True to it's name, this BB Cream IS a skin perfector and covers for that barely there look. It's also made with mineral pigments (think pretty reflector particles) and has SPF 20. 

As I've said before, my best friend is a celebrity makeup artist. She's tested every single high-to-low-end makeup product for the past 15 years including Nars, Chanel, MAC, Smashbox, Dior, Bobbi Brown...and Garnier is the hand-down-winner! If you don't believe me, even Vogue says so too. 

I squeeze a dime-size amount on top of my hand and dab it into my skin (focusing on the t-zone).

It's available in person at any drugstore or Amazon. I use the light/medium color most of the year.

2. Regular/No-Pore Coverage - Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation

This is the most flawless, no-pore, velvety light foundation I’ve ever come across.

I also have a red-ish t-zone and this is heavy enough to cover it up, but light enough where it doesn’t feel like I’m really wearing makeup. I use color #3.

3. best natural eye shadow palette (from day to night)

This is the best natural eyeshadow color I've ever come across, and if you have green/blue/hazel eyes you'll love it. It's a buttery matte that blends SO well, and the more you put on, it darkens.

During the days, I literally do one little swab of the left color, add mascara, and I'm set! If you want a smokier look, take any dark shadow and this will blend really well with it. It's hard to find, but if you order from nars.com they have free shipping or get it from Nordstrom. It'll also last you 2+ years.

4. Bye Bye Under-eye conceALer

This is the best concealer I’ve ever had. It goes on lightweight but has major coverage. it doesn’t dry out and lasts all day.

I’m definitely sold on this because it has such great coverage (literally doesn’t come off without washing your face) and still feels super light. I even switched to Charlotte Tilbury a few months back and it didn’t come close to how amazing Bye-Bye is!

I use a pin size amount because it’s fairly thick and goes a long way. I’ve had mine for over a year and it’s the product that keeps giving, who knows when it’ll run out! I used the plain medium color.

5. BaremineralS Powder Foundation

I've used this stuff since I was 18 and probably will never change. It's super light weight but smoothes out your skin. It mattifies but also has mineral pigments (hence the name).

I've always worn the color medium which is not too light and can be worn in winter AND summer. In warmer months or on vacation I use a lighter amount and put more bronzer on. P.S. there’s a reason why queen-bee supermodel Rosie Huntington-Whiteley just became their spokesperson. I use medium beige or soft medium.

6. best bronzer and blush combo - Becca 

This is my favorite new bronzer that I’ve used for years. I place it on the outer bridge of my nose, cheekbones, temples, and forehead (see my IGTV video).

7. Eyeliner

Trish McEvoy is a new but favorite brand for makeup. I put this on the inside of my upper eye lid (see my IGTV video to see how). It sounds weird but it lines where your mascara goes and creates a * pop * effect.

It makes my lashes appear thicker without having to do a heavy line of eyeliner on my lid. Super natural looking and just brings out the color of my eyes. 

8. Mascara

From Chanel to 20+ different drugstore brands, this is the VERY BEST MASCARA IN THE WORLD and what a lot of pro’s use.

It also stays on all day and DOES NOT smear on your bottom lashes either...so perfect for all-day or a night out. I don’t care if I was given a $100 Chanel mascara, I’d still use this. You can buy it at any drugstore or:

9. Eyebrows 

It's probably the most famous eyebrow brand for a reason. I'm a slave to Anastasia. The Brow Wiz sadly goes by fast (every 2-3 months), but it lasts all day and creates the perfect shape and fills in the brows. I shape with the defined pencil and brush up the hairs to create a thicker look. I only use "Soft Brown" as it's less red and more of a brown color than the others.

I also use their eyebrow pomade (called Dipbrow) that is a sort of putty that fills in some gaps and makes them appear thicker (this last years). It's also waterproof so everything stays on for 12+ hrs or one sweaty dance night.

10. Highlighter 

The best makeup secret I've ever ever learned is to use highlighter in 3 PLACES.

In the inner corners of your eyes (just a dab), the bridge of your nose, AND THE MOST IMPORTANT...the “V” part of your lip.

It creates a super dewy and natural look. The color is a mix between a peach and gold and it’s my favorite highlighter I’ve ever used. I also dap it on my cheeks as a final makeup touch!

Extras!

A few other makeup extras that I use for a fun date night or mix up my routine are:

Best rose colored lipstick

Charlotte Tilbury in Pin Up Pink. A super natural rose/coral color for day or night.

Gold eyeliner:

Trish McEvoy Eyeshadow Liner in Topaz. (I place this on the lower inside lashes and the gold makes my green eyes shimmer.