What I’m Loving Right Now (April Faves)

I decided to kick back up my month-to-month favorite beauty & lifestyle products. Do you love it? Let me know!

Korres Silicone Free Face Primer

Korres Silicone-Free Face Primer has been my go-to primer/moisturizer for the past couple months. I’ve been using it religiously since my Vegas vacation. What I love most about it is that it contains grapefruit oil and vitamin E — both are skin-savers that fight acne and hyperpigmentation — and that it indeed keeps makeup in tact all day. (korresusa.com)

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3 Great Makeup Primers

If I’m wearing makeup all day or going to be in pictures, a makeup primer is a necessity for me. A good primer should fill in pores and fine lines, smooth your skin, and balance oil production on your skin so that makeup goes on smooth and stays in tact all day. I have three favorite primers which I choose according to the occasion…

Best Makeup Primer for Everyday

Korres Face Primer – This primer does an awesome job of filling in my pores and leaving my skin smooth for foundation application. The formula is 99% natural and contains no silicone, plus is suitable for all skin types. This primer also never clogs my pores nor makes me break out. It’s great for basic, everyday use for errands, school, or the office.

Best Makeup Primer for Photos

Chanel Base Lumiere Illuminating Makeup Base – If I weren’t so concerned about using up this primer (due how pricey it is) I’d be using it like everyday! Chanel Illuminating Makeup Base primer makes skin look totally flawless worn under foundation. Pores seem to disappear, skin glows, and I don’t have a problem with oil control all day. It’s amazing.

Best Makeup Primer for Combination/Oily Skin

Illamasqua Matt Primer SPF20 – To keep mild-moderate oily skin under control, Illamasqua’s Matt Primer will do the trick. If you have moderate to very oily skin I would suggest using a mattifying moisturizer underneath to extend the oil-control benefits to last the day.

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FOTD: Lumiere Cosmetics Eye Pigments, Korres Lip Butter

I conjured up what is, for me, a great daytime autumn-esque eye using shades of Lumiere Cosmetics eye pigments (check out Lumiere Skin & Beauty Bar if you’ve never heard of them). As a base pigment on the lid I used Helitrope. In the crease I used Espresso Shimmer. To highlight beneath my brows I used Cappuccino. For the coppery peach pop of color I used Dulce de Leche. To line I used Wet ‘n Wild MegaLiner in black on top and Stila 24t Smudge Pot in Golden Noir on my bottom lash line.

On my cheeks I used Stila Lip & Cheek Stain in Mango Crush.

Since receiving my Korres shipment the other day which I was too excited about, I’ve introduced two Korres products into my routine and in this FOTD. First is their Silicone Free Face Primer which seems to keep my oil at bay all day. Loving it. I’m also solely wearing Korres Lip Butter in Jasmine on my lips. It has a bit of glossiness to it, which I love. What I love most about Korres is that their products are all-natural, so you’re doing something good for your skin.

By the way, if you’ll be purchasing any Korres products from KorresUSA.com before Sept. 15, you can use this Frappelattes coupon code at checkout to receive 30% off your entire order. If you’re new to the line and have a Sephora nearby you can experience it there before you buy.

What do you think of this makeup look? Too much? Just enough?