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Every couple of months Sephora offers 15% off for VIBs (that’s what they call us folks who spend way too much money at Sephora!) I always take advantage of this sale because makeup is one of the things that just doesn’t go on sale often. If you’re a VIB, use code VIBSPRING to save 15% off your entire order. If you’re a Beauty Insider (those folks who spend a little less than VIBs,) use code BISPRING to save 10% off your entire order. I’ve put together a list of what’s in my wishlist for this sale.

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Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kit $40 $34 (this one got really good reviews! and I’ve been dying to try it)
Benefit They’re Real Lipstick & Lipliner in One $20 $17 (I’m dying to try this lipliner and lipstick in one!)
Brush Set $25 $21.25 (I am desparately in need of new brushes)
Anastasia Beverly Hills Eye Shadow Palette $42 $35.70 (this palette has amazing reviews!)
Benefit They’re Real Push Up Liner $24 $20.40 (this eyeliner is great to make a wing with!)
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Each morning I use just about the same 7 products to create my everday makeup look. To some, I know 7 producs may be a lot but I truly feel naked if I don’t have them all on.

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Smashbox Studio Skin 15 Hour Foundation. This is my go-to foundation! I wear this in shade 2.15. I have tried just about every foundation on the planet and truly believe that this one is the best. It’s longlasting and doesn’t melt off. Seriously, a godsend.

Benefit Goof Proof Brow Pencil. Just like the name suggests, this pencil is goof proof! This pencil makes it super easy to shape and fill in your eyebrows.

Benefit Watts Up Highlighter. This is a great highlighter that adds a touch of light to the upper cheekbones but doesn’t look overly shiny.

Kat Von D Liquid Eyeliner. This eyeliner goes on smooth and is easy to make a wing.

 

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Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder. I blend this on over my foundation to give it a matte look and keep it lasting even longer. I also use this to “bake.” Check out my post on this if you don’t know what that is.

Benefit Hoola Bronzer. This bronzer is the perfect shade. I’ve often found many bronzers to be way too dark but this one is lighter and looks more natural.

Urban Decay Naked Palette. I use this almost everyday in the smoky palette. The colors are so versatile and can be used to create either a daytime look or a much darker smoky eye for nightime. I love that it comes with a dual ended brush as well!

Here’s an obligatory look at the final product:

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One of the newest makeup trends I’ve been hearing about is called “baking,” and no, I don’t mean what you used to do in college ;). Baking is when you put a large amount of translucent powder over your foundation to really set the foundation into your skin and make it last longer. I tested this method and here is what I found:

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First, I always use Smashbox Studio Skin 15 hour foundation It comes in 23 different shades, has a matte finish, and is the longest lasting foundation I have ever used. I wear this in shade 2.15.

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Next, I use a beauty blender sponge and add a ridiculous amount of Laura Mercier’s translucent loose setting powder under my eyes.

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I can’t believe I’m about to post this next picture but this is what it looks like (AHHH!)

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Then you let it set for a couple minutes and blend in with a powder brush:

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The finished product is truly a flawless face that lasts all day! Yep, totally jumping onboard the baking trend.

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Finish with a little bronzer and highlighter and you’re good to go!

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If you have any questions about any other product I’m wearing, please comment below. Disclaimer: This blog post contains affiliate links.

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Diana