Monday, July 21, 2014

My Favorite Makeup Tip Ever

Hi guys!
Today I'm going to share one of my all time favorite makeup tips. I learned about this tip about two years ago, and it is the only thing that helps me combat my oily skin (especially in the summer). At the time I was gearing up to be a bridesmaid in my friends wedding. I would have loved to have been able to get my makeup done professionally with everyone, but at the time it wasn't something I could really afford. I began to search online for some helpful tips that would help my makeup stay put and flawless throughout the long day, and keep me from getting all shiny. I came across a video on YouTube where a makeup artist was explaining how to use Milk Of Magnesia as a face primer (I can no longer find the exact video I watched back then). Even though it seemed a little strange to me, I was willing to try anything! I picked up a bottle of Phillips Milk Of Magnesia in Target and started trying it out a few weeks before the wedding. It was kind of trial and error for the first week or so of using it daily, but I quickly learned that too much would make my face look chalky and make my makeup cake up a bit (especially around my nose and eyes). If I used too little, I eventually was shiny and oily by the end of the day, but after experimenting I was able to find the perfect balance and get the product working the way I hoped it would!  I usually apply a second primer (like Revlon Photo Ready Perfecting Primer) just to get rid of the chalky residue it leaves behind when it dries, and then do my foundation and concealer as usual, and finish with a mattifying setting powder. This combination of face products has really been great for me for the last two years and I don't see myself changing much any time soon! A bottle lasts me about four months since I am only using about the size of a Quarter daily. It is SUPER affordable and easy to use and it REALLY DOES WORK! :) My face stays completely matte throughout the day/ night and needs very little touch ups.
So that's my little beauty tip for today! I really hope you guys try it out and love it as much as I do! Let me know how it works for you in the comments. Or, if there is another product that helps you stay matte or helps with the longevity of your makeup, please let me know! I would love to hear about it!
Have a great day!

♥ Nichole

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