A Beauty Writer's 10-Product Daily Makeup Routine
Before Beauty Was My Actual Job, I Was a Beauty Soothsayer Among Friends, Family, and Acquaintances. I've Always Been Obsessed with Both Skincare and Makeup...
Before beauty was my actual job, I was a beauty soothsayer among friends, family, and acquaintances. I've always been obsessed with both skincare and makeup products beyond the norm; I was using Korean snail creams in 2014 when the idea was unheard of and made people ick, and I learned to bake my face back when Ben Nye Banana Powder was the only option. People knew they could come to me and get an opinion, ask advice, or just be able to talk shop.
Fast forward nine years, and this is still happening, but now even more. I get calls and texts from friends asking about specific products, looking for recommendations, and talking about skin or makeup issues. Plus, Instagram has made it so that strangers can ask me their beauty-related questions, too.
Frequently the message from coworkers, fellow beauty editors, friends, family, and strangers is simply something like, "drop the routine." So! Here it is. The 3-4 step, 10 product makeup routine that I have refined via years of work and thousands of products.
A Beauty Writer's 10-Product Makeup Routine:
- Kjaer Weis The Beautiful Primer, $55; kjaerweis.com, credobeauty.com
- About Face Matte Fluid Eye Paint, $24; aboutface.com
- About Face Fractal Glitter Eye Paint, $21; aboutface.com
- MAC Magic Extension Mascara, $25; target.com, ulta.com
- Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation, $29; rarebeauty.com, sephora.com
- Cle Cosmetics Essence Moonlighter Cushion, $30; clecosmetics.com, madewell.com
- Westman Atelier Lit Up Highlight Stick in Nectar, $48; sephora.com, credobeauty.com, nordstrom.com
- Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush in Hope, $20; rarebeauty.com, sephora.com
- Makeup by Mario Ultra Suede Sculpting Lip Pencil, $22; sephora.com
- About Face Light Lock Lip Gloss, $13; aboutface.com
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Optional step: Primer
Shop now: $55; kjaerweis.com, credobeauty.com
I used to swear by a primer, but I no longer think a primer is necessary for getting your makeup to last throughout the day. Now, if I use a primer it's because I want a dewy, glowing face akin to a glazed donut. Kjaer Weis' recently gifted me its just-launched The Beautiful Primer, and it is astounding even without makeup. I will, however, skip this step when I am doing the streamlined, in-a-hurry version of my routine.
Left: Primer and eye makeup. Right: After adding foundation.
Chloe Bennett explores the intersection of pop culture, streaming entertainment, digital trends, and contemporary lifestyle. Her weekly commentary reaches thousands of culture enthusiasts.
