As I’ve been simplifying my wardrobe and life over the past year or two, that mentality has naturally spilled over into my beauty routine. Lately, I’ve been trying to master a “No Make-Up Make-Up” look and paring down my daily routine, both in length of time required and number of products used. I’ve managed to trim it down to the products shown below, and am generally done in five minutes flat in the mornings. Scroll down to read about my favourites, and enter the Sephora giveaway below!
This CC Cream has taken the place of every other foundation or tinted moisturizer I’ve tried. It’s a little daunting since it comes out of the tube green, but it blends in perfectly and gives just enough coverage while remaining natural. It also has SPF and has seemingly evened out and calmed my skin, which are obviously welcomed side-effects.
I have the worst under eye circles and this stuff works wonders. I’m usually open to trying different brands and varieties of any given product, but this concealer is something that I will probably use forever. I finally understand what people mean when they say that something is their “hg”!
I don’t use this every day, but this palette is great for days when I want my eyes to pop a little bit more. The colour on the bottom left is a great base to brighten eyes, and I use the darker brown to add depth.
I love a good cat-eye since there are so many variations and differing intensities you can do depending on mood. This gel liner is the best for creating a rich, saturated line that doesn’t budge over the course of the day.
I’ve fallen in love with cheek tints thanks this product – I was initially a little bit intimidated by the shocking density of colour, but it blends in so naturally and finishes off a natural look with a subtle splash of colour.
All products in this post are available at Sephora. In honour of their Robson Street flagship opening, Sephora is also giving away a $50 gift card and complimentary make up session at the new store (opening Friday) to a lucky Vancouverite reader. To enter, simply leave a comment on this post along with your email address so we can reach you if you win! Giveaway closes at 11:59pm PST on October 31st.
The winner of this giveaway is Angela. Congratulations!
Eyeshadow Palette | CC Cream | Concealer | Brush-On Highlighter | Mascara Base | Mascara | Cheek Tint | Lip Balm | Brow Gel | Gel Eye Liner | Brushes
Photos by Brian Chan
Looks fantastic – would love to try the concealer!
I really need tips on how to do a good cat eye! I’m totally jealous of how well your cat eye looks!! Love shopping at Sephora!
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Nice everyday makeup look! And great contest. I hope I win!
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Love how nice and effortless it looks!
I also love the bobbi brown gel eyeliner!
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That cheek tint is intriguing!
No more red lipstick? That look stunning on you!
Love this look on you! So gorgeous.
Love all these products! Super excited to see the gorgeous 2 story Robson store on Friday (plus free umbrellas with purchase is a plus!).
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I love the simplicity of this look. Lovely.
yay! i also love a good cat eye!
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Love your natural make-up look. I could use some make-up tips from Sephora!
Amazing color pallet.
I love your “less is more” approach. So important this world trends and “deals”.
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I like shopping at sephora. It has everything I need for skincare and makeup
I want to win this for my best friend!
I would love to try the Stila CC cream too! in need of a new tinted moisturizer! <3
Great everyday makeup! 🙂
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stila products are the bomb! interested to try that green cc cream!
My routine is pretty simple as well as it only consists of eyeliner, mascara, foundation, and lip colour but I need to figure how to do all of it faster! What’s your secret in doing it all under 5 min?
loving your no-make up make up look! totally going to try that concealer 🙂
Great look! Love it!
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Love all these products and the natural look it gives! Looks fantastic. Can’t wait to try these out.
So excited about the sephora on robson street! Would love to win!
Loving all your pictures, they are so professional and gorgeous.
I’ve been always afraid of cheek tints, but you’ve got me sold! I’m definitely going to try it out!
Would love to win – in need of a serious makeup up-date (or pare-down) these days!
Wow. Love that all this can be done in five minutes. As a new mama trying to find products and a routine that will leave me looking refreshed (hide the fact I’ve had few hours of cconsecutive sleep…a luxury for mamas ha!) and requires little time to execute! Thanks for sharing 🙂
I love Benefit’s Gimme Brow eyebrow gel, as well as Fresh’s Sugar Lip Treatment. Two products I wouldn’t want to live without! This is also an ideal no-makeup makeup look, and you look gorgeous!
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I just stumbled on to this and your blog is amazing! New Follower!
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Would love to win!
I’d love to win! Thanks for holding this contest! #SephoraRobson #Awesome
Oh I love seeing tips on good concealers, definitely in the market for a new one! Would love to be considered for the prize, super excited about the new Sephora opening this Friday!
Looking forward to.checking out the new store.downtown!
Love the products!
Love the look!! 🙂
You look stunning!
Can’t wait to check out the new store
Love your ‘no make-up make-up’ look, so natural and fresh
Love the tips!
Can’t wait for the Robson location to
open! Love your no makeup look
Love your beauty routine! I’d love to try out the CC cream!
Hi Jen. You look beautiful! (As always!).
can’t wait to get inside the new sephora – from the few photos I’ve seen its sure to be amazing!!
Great idea a go-to simple makeup routine. I have, what seems to be a mini-sephora and half the time is wasted trying to get my products together for my day. Perhaps, I should create a simple routine that can fit into a cosmetics pouch to cut back on time.
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Love the no make-up make-up look. With dark lips, it goes from day to night !
I am intrigued by this concealer. Must try it out!
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What a beautiful look for the fall! Thanks Jen for sharing your favorite products.
wonderful make up and your sweet pastel shirt is so lovely!
love the simplicity of this look.
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This is a nice neutral everyday look 🙂 Thanks for this lovely contest!
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You look stunning! Would love to win these no makeup makeup essentials. 🙂
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Love this no-make up make up look! 🙂
Great makeup products.
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