blush, eyeshadow, lipstick
While I’m big on palettes of makeup because it’s easier to travel with and also easier to have everything in one place, there’s something to be said for single makeup products that get the job done.
My eyes are pretty hooded when opened, so I always like to add a bit of depth to my crease to create a rounder look. Usually I do this with a lighter shadow across the entire lid, and a darker shadow in the crease. But in the case of this Nars eyeshadow in Ondine, I simply used two different brushes and packed the shadow on in the crease versus going much lighter on the lid. I loved the end result! This is a great hack for keeping your routine simple, and also fantastic if you want to travel extremely light with just a single eyeshadow! I was at Nordstrom a few weeks ago and swatched this shade (Ondine) on my hand. I thought it was beautiful and I loved the subtle purple undertone it had. It looked smokey but still versatile. I also saw this blush in Impassioned but they happened to be sold out in store.
I do more online shopping these days than ever before, especially when there are free return options, because it’s simple and it gives me a chance to really think about a product before committing to it. I shop thoughtfully, but knowing I can try something on, whether it be an item of clothing or makeup, at home, with other things I already have, really gives me a better taste on how I like it.
So I went home and promptly ...