Hi All! I've gotten a lot of questions recently on what makeup I wear on a day to day basis. I keep my makeup pretty simple, as a classroom is not really the place for winged eyeliner and glitter eyeshadow, although I'm sure my students would compliment me! I wake up around 5:30 every morning and am dressed and fully ready by 6 each day, this means my makeup routine can't take up much time. On average I can do my makeup in about 10 minutes, if I really needed to I could do it in less time but there's no need to rush. Below I'll share with you the products I use from start to finish to achieve a simple yet put together look. FACE // Since my makeup is a basic look, I like to focus on evening out my skin and creating a nice radiant finish. To do this I use a few different products, everything except the translucent powder I've been using over a year. Bare Minerals // Complexion Rescue I've been using this product for years now and I can say there is nothing better than this tinted hydrating cream. I use this as my foundation as it has the coverage I like, which is a light coverage. I never like a foundation to be too heavy as I think it looks very unnatural. This one creates a light dewy finish. I apply this just with my hands and rub it in like I would a lotion. In the winter I use the shade Buttercream 03. IT Cosmetics // Bye Bye Under Eye This product creates the perfect illuminated under eye. Sometimes concealers can be drying and cakey when placed on the skin beneath your eye, this one does not crease and helps to brighten any dark or dull looking skin. I apply this after my foundation by putting a little on my middle fingers, warming it up and then dabbing it under my eye. A little goes a long way with this product! I use the shade light during the winter months. Nars // Soft Matte Complete Concealer I've yet to find another concealer that is as full coverage as this one. I use this product to cover up any spots that were not covered by my foundation. This works great to cover any dark spots or pimples. It stays put all day and you don't have to use much. I use the shade vanilla in the winter. It's important to make sure you choose a shade that's close to your skin tone or else you will end up making the spots you are trying to conceal more noticeable. Maybelline // Fit Me, Matte & Poreless Powder I use this product two ways. One way I use it is to set areas that I want a little more coverage, for example, my chin area. This provides a nice light additional coverage. Another way I like to use this is on days I'm not using any liquid foundation. I will apply a little concealer and then use this powder to even out my skin. This is a great product for the price and gives you a nice even skin tone. Laura Mercier // Translucent Setting Powder I had been hearing about this product for so long and so many women had raved about it but I just recently tried it out about two months ago. This is a great setting powder. What I love about it is that it doesn't leave a white cast on your face which some of these powders can do. I apply this after all of my foundation and concealer is done. I find it helps to blend all the products together nicely. Make sure you purchase the translucent shade and not the tinted shade. BLUSH & BRONZER // Tarte // Amazonian Clay Blush I've mentioned this blush so many times before as it's my favorite blush. I have almost every color in the line and love them all. What I love about this blush is the color payoff and the blendability of the product. Some blushes will get splotchy as you try to blend them. This blush goes on smooth and gives the perfect pop of color! One of my favorite shades is 'Paaarty'. Wet n Wild // Bronzer I've also mentioned this product before and I've been using it for about 2 years now. When I find something that works I stick to it! This bronzer is under $5 so you can't go wrong! Since I'm on the fair side some bronzers can leave me looking orange which is not cute. This product gives me a subtle sunkissed glow. I use the shade 'Ticket to Brazil'. EYES // Urban Decay// Naked Ultimate Basics This palette truly is the Ultimate Basics palette. I've brought this palette on many trips and have had all the colors I need. On a day to day basis, I like to buff a light brown or taupe shade into my crease and call it a day. I then will use the darkest shade in the palette with a pencil brush to line my lower lash line. This creates a nice diffused look vs. using a harsh eyeliner. Nars // Wanted Eyeshadow Palette I use this palette and the Urban Decay palette equally. What I like about this palette is that it allows me to create some different looks as it has both matte and shimmer shades. I'm able to create a day look and then easily transition it to night by adding one of the shimmer shades. Ulta // Twisted Volume Mascara I'm not too picky when it comes to mascara and I usually stick with Covergirl but I decided to try this one out from Ulta and I love it! It makes my lashes look so incredibly long and full- I've gotten so many compliments on them! I also like that this product doesn't get clumpy or make my lashes stick together. Anastasia Beverly Hills // Brow Wiz This product took me a while to get the hang of. You definitely need to use a light hand while applying this. What I like about this product is that it allows you to create a natural looking brow. I'm able to fill in just the sparse areas vs. with a brow powder where you apply it to the entire brow. I use the shade 'Medium Brown'. LIPS // IT Cosmetics // Je Ne Sais Quoi I've been using this product for about two months now and I love it. It's a great mix between a lip balm and a lipstick. The color of the product reacts to your body and changes so it will look a little different on everyone. For me, it gives off a light pink tint which is perfect for everyday wear. L'Oreal // Lipstick If I'm going to wear a lipstick this is the one I grab. I've been wearing this shade for over 2 years now and I love it. It's my perfect nude shade and gives my lips just the right amount of color. This is a great lipstick to have in your bag as you don't have to think much while applying it- it doesn't require any lip liner! The shade I wear is '370 Jennifers Nude'. JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. What are your everyday makeup products? I'd love to know! XO, Nicholle *This post contains affiliate links, thank you for supporting Nicholle Sophia