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How-To: Flawless Face

16 February 2013



So I have a confession- I used to be a total makeup disaster. I had pretty awful acne and I thought the best way to deal with it was to slather on as much full-coverage foundation as possible. Oh yeah, and I used a shade or two darker than I should have because I thought it would make me look "tan". Yeah, I was a hot mess. Minus the hot. But over the years I have really taken the time to educate myself on what works for me and what doesn't. I've read beauty books, flipped through magazine after magazine, watched hours of beauty videos, and sampled out basically every product imaginable. I am definitely not claiming to be an expert, but I get asked quite often what my face makeup routine is so I thought I might as well share it with all of you!


Keep in mind that I have fair, combination-oily skin so the products or methods I use may not be for everyone. Oh and feel free to share your routine in the comments below! 

I always start my morning with a cleansing scrub, toner, and moisturizer to clean off my face and get it makeup ready. I won't go into details about all that stuff though, if you'd like a morning skin-care routine post let me know.

Step 1: I squeeze about a dime-sized amount of my Hard Candy Glamoflauge Heavy Duty Concealer and an equal amount of primer (right now it's Victoria's Secret Airbrush FX Oil-Free) onto the back of my hand. I mix the two products together and apply it all over my face. I really like to mix in my primer with any full-face products I use because it creates a really smooth, light foundation that gives just the right amount of coverage. 

Step 2: I break out the Glamoflauge again and use it alone as a concealer on any blemishes. I seriously cannot rave enough about Glamoflauge, it's only $6 at Walmart and it is seriously the most versatile thing ever. 

Step 3: To conceal the dark circles under my eyes, I use Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer. I first heard about it from MissGlamorazzi (who I love!) and it really is a great drugstore dupe for YSL Touche Eclat Radiant Touch. I actually like the formula of Maybelline's a little better because it gives a bit more coverage. 

Step 4: I set all of the liquid make-up with powder. I swear by e.l.f. Healthy Glow Bronzer in Luminance. It has a really light, pretty glow to it and it gives my pale skin a bit of color without being orange. (Note: After trying to grab the link to it on e.l.f's website, I noticed that it's no longer there! Not sure if it's out of stock or discontinued, but either way this is a very sad day for me. I managed to track it down on Amazon, but it's like $5 more than it should be so I'll keep searching around and see what I can find). 

Step 5: I like to add a bit of extra coverage and staying power on all the areas I concealed with an e.l.f. Mineral Powder Concealer. This is definitely not essential, but I find that it keeps the concealer under my eyes from creasing.

Step 6: For the finishing touch, I apply a bit of NARS Blush in Orgasm. It's kind of a splurge, but it's a beautiful color that goes on super smooth and lasts all day. 

And that's it for my face makeup! Keep an eye out for future posts on my eye and lip routine! 

For an updated face routine, click here!

P.S.- Be sure to check out my new YouTube channel! I make beauty and style videos, and I'd love your support! ♥


14 comments:

  1. Thanks soo much for you tips. I been using lotion with my concealer. and just didn't work out. i read your blog last night and of course this morning I used my primer with it.. amazing change!! Thanks soo much Lotion with concealer is a thing of the past now. Thanks!!! Forever a follower :)

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    1. So glad that little trick worked for you Taryn! You are too sweet, thanks so much for the support! :)

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  2. Your welcome. Keep up the good work. I just started my blog this month and so far going great. But the make up stuff will be one thing that I can't blog on :) I'll keep that to you.

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    1. Lol, well congrats on starting the blog! I'll be sure to check it out!

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  3. Hi Sarah great blog! I'm probably going to sound like an idiot but what app do you use to edit your pics? THanks in advance!

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  4. Great tips! I discovered using Glamoflauge as foundation the other day and I felt like I'd struck gold! Haha. I have acne prone skin.. I never go out in public anywhere without makeup. I was heading to the pool but didn't want to spend forever concealing so I mixed some in with my BB Cream and was like WHOA THIS SHIT WORKS!

    I've been wanting to try elf's mineral concealer. Do you notice that it sticks to pimples toward the end of the day while the rest of the makeup wears off? I've had that problem with a few :(

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    1. Lol, Glamoflauge really is a miracle worker! I don't know what I would do without it!

      I haven't had any issues with e.l.f.'s mineral concealer, although I'm sure setting it helps! :)

      Btw- I LOVE your blog girl! ♥

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  5. Sarah, I also have super oily skin and I would love to try your tip above about mixing the Hard Candy concealer with the VS Pro Airbrush FX, but I've looked through the VS site a few times and don't see that primer listed... do you happen to remember how long ago you bought it?? I would check the actual store, but the closest one to me is over an hour away
    Thanks!

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    1. Hi Ash,

      You're right, they have taken it off the website! That's a shame! I most recently bought the primer in-store probably about a couple of months ago. I was just at a Victoria's Secret store less than a week ago though, and I remember seeing the primer there. So if you get a chance, I would definitely try checking at the store. I can't guarantee anything obviously, but hopefully your nearest location will still have some! If not, Smashbox Photo Finish Light is a really similar alternative! :)

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  6. I do have the Smashbox Photo Finish Primer (just the clear one) and it does nothing for me. I'll definitely have to check out the Photo Finish Light. I'm currently using Pixi's Flawless and Poreless, which was amazing at first, but it's almost like my skin is becoming immune to it... Thanks again!

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  7. Please share your morning and night face wash routine :)

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    1. I will keep that in mind for a future post Carissa, thanks for the suggestion!

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  8. LOVE the glamolauge! Havent tried mixing it with "primer" though but I'll give it a try. I say primer with quotations because I actually use (this might sound crazy but it works SO good and only $6!) monistate anti chafing gel...I know I know, it's weird but it was a pinterest find and it works great! A good dupe for the NAR blush is e.l.f. Tickled pink.....I haven't tried their power concealer or bronzer so I'll have to check them out!

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