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Went for a monochromatic look today As usual—everything is cool toned! Here’s what I’m using: Make Up For Ever HD Skin Perfecting & Balancing Foundation in 102C Morphe WakeUp Artist Brightener in Blossom Estee Lauder Double Wear Concealer in 1C A’pieu Jelly Pang Blusher in PK 01 Anastasia Archibrow Pencil in Blonde Urban Decay Slick Day Clear Brow gel MAC Prep + Primer 24hr Eye Primer Kaja Beauty Bento in Rose Macaron NYX Epic Inky Stix Eyeliner in Brown Mascara (Undisclosed lab sample—will be reporting back) Powder (Undisclosed—new product sryyyy) Anua PDRN Mist Rhode Lip liner in Lift Rhode Peptide Lip Balm in Pretzel LTKgrwm LTKmorningroutine LTKBeauty

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MAKE UP FOR EVER Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation 476N Umber 1 oz/30 mL | Sephora (US)

Urban Decay Slick Day Strong-Hold Clear Brow Gel | Ulta

A'PIEU - Juicy-Pang Jelly Blusher - 4.8g - BE02 Fig | Stylevana

Anastasia Beverly Hills ArchiBrow Microblade Hair-Like Eyebrow Detailing Pencil - BLONDE | Ulta

Kaja Beauty Bento Stacked Eyeshadow Trio - Rose Macaron | Ulta

NYX Professional Makeup Epic Inky Stix Mechanical Cream Gel Eyeliner - On-Lime | Ulta

Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer | Ulta

MAC Prep + Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base | Ulta

ANUA PDRN Collagen Glow Facial Serum Spray, Hydrating Face Mist, Hyaluronic Acid, dewy glass fini... | Amazon (US)

Morphe Wakeup Artist Under Eye Correcting Concealer - Blossom 01 | Ulta

Pool Day Essentials

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A good bronzy brown lip combo for pale skin can be hard to find...glad I figured this one out the other day because I am going to be wearing it a LOT!

Products mentioned in video:
Maybelline Lifter Liner in On It
Rom&nd Lip Gloss in Cream Haze

Your Favorites of the Month

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FYI some dewy products do stay on better than others, but layering them all together can be challenging.

Approved glowy summer skin essentials

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Nail polish felt like a low-risk way to try out colors I wouldn't normally wear, and I was pleasantly surprised.

Products mentioned:
Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in Rose Water
Essie Nail Polish in In Pursuit of Craftiness
OPI Nature Strong Polish in Glowing Places
OPI Nature Strong Polish in Spring Into Action

Anti-Aging Skincare that gave me real results

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This is how I bring more definition and shine back to my day 2 wavy hair!

Products used in video:
R&Co Velvet Curtain Texture Balm
Gisou Honey Infused Hair Oil

Spoiler: my depression wasn't cured in a day, but the more I get out I know the better off I will be!

Products I’m wearing:
Vitality Cloud II Volley Short in Oxford, S
Vitality Cloud II Classic Bra in Oxford, S
Brooks Caldera 7 Running Shoes in Tan
Minache Straw Hat

Travel Friendly Beauty Favs

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Sweatproof Summer Essentials

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The insane overlining has always been a pet peeve of mine, but I know there are just not enough tutorials on how to do it better!

Products mentioned in video:
Moira Waterproof Liner in shade Dolly
Rhode Peptide Lip Balm in Pretzel

*these shades may not be available through LTK!

If you are interested in the Beekman suncreen I love, I have it tagged here, or scope out your local Trader Joe's for their version!!

Products mentioned in video:
Trader Joe's Daily Facial Suncreen
Beekman 1802 Solar Milk Clear SPF 50

Approved completely clear sunscreens!

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I've tried sprays, sticks, oils etc and nothing is better at taming flyaways than this!

Moral of the story: all makeup is optional and it never hurts to try new things

Maybe you'll discover a new look you love--maybe you won't

But every time you try, you learn something new about what looks good on you!!

Try to look at experimenting as something that helps you rather than something to avoid

A lot of foundations look like foundation--but if you want a more nautral 'your skin but better' vibe, these products make it easy!

Getting cream bronzer to look smooth and natural all comes down to technique, so hopefully this tutorial helps!

Building up the amount of product you need is how pros do this--putting all of the product on your face at one time and blending like crazy is how the beauty influencers do it (shade intended lol)

Here are the products I’m using:
Too Faced Melting Bronzing Stick in Chocolate Mousse
BK Beauty N17 Brush

We finally get a cool toned bronzer...but the formula is a letdown. Womp womp.

Products mentioned in video:
Eessence Soft Touch Bronzer in Whipped Buttercup

For some people, this eyeshadow tutorial should be a game changer. Sometimes bare under eyes look great, but sometimes they look naked. This is how to dress them lol.

Products mentioned in video:
Kaja Beauty Bento in Chai Latte Haze
Rephr 03 Brush

Perfect powders for dry skin

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This cool toned lip combo has been super versatile for me. I can wear it as an everyday look, I can go a little more glam...IDK I just love it!!

Product mentioned in video:
Romand Volume Hack Lip trio in Berry Nude

Makeup tools everyone should own

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I feel like so many people are going to love this new mineral suncreen formula from Cerave! Yay!!!

Product mentioned in video:
Cerave Invisible Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

Touching up your makeup requires just a few products and brushes--nothing crazy!

Products mentioned in video:
Elf Hydrating Camo Concealer
BK Beauty A506 Brush
Make Up For Ever HD Powder in Light
Kosas Face Detailer Brush
D'Alba Truffle Spray Serum
Romand Lip Trio in Berry Nude

Approved cool toned lips for spring

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Your weekly favorites

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I run this R&Co texture balm through each section of hair and it smoothes out frizz and defines the shape so well!

Product mentioned in video:
R&Co Velvet Curtain Texture balm

There are SOME sunscreens that pill...but many brands are aware of this now and formulate their products to avoid this issue, so we have to address application.

It's hard to sit and wait for our sunscreen to dry down...so don't! Get up and do something else lol

What I’m using:
EltaMD Red Color Correcting Sunscreen

Cerave Invisible Mineral SPF 50

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This may be my greatest cool toned discovery of the year so far!!

Here’s what I’m using:
Canmake Fleur Blush #16
Lavender Canmake Fleur Blush #17 Strawberry Milk

I already wear my color season when it comes to makeup--but clothes are a whole different thing.

FYI: I got my color analysis done professionally! I am not uisng this info to only ever wear my 'ideal colors'...I am using it to see if it boosts my confidence and to give me some direction when shopping.

Non-orangey cream bronzers

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Your monthly favorites

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This comb is only $5 and it really helps me get bigger waves! I tried the Unbrush to see if it worked on wavy hair...but it didn't.

A wide comb is what us wavy folks should be using to define our waves!

Here are the products I’m using:
Color wow Dream Coat for Curly Hair
Wet Brush Detangling Comb