My current makeup routine
Hey everyone š
Since writing about my skincare routine, I wanted to write about my makeup routine as well, but considered it separate, so I wanted to write about it separately. š Growing up, I never really wore a lot of makeup, so itās only in the past few years that I have done so. I actually didnāt like makeup at all ā I was quite happy with the way my skin looked and felt with just moisturiser applied. A lot of my friends wore makeup, but I didn’t really care much for it. I liked that I didnāt have to worry about it, and I didn’t have to factor in any extra time getting ready to put it on. As Iāve gotten older, Iāve realised that I donāt mind wearing it because it can enhance my features and I donāt have to use much of it to achieve a more ādone-upā look. But I do try to make my routine really quick!

Most of my makeup products were given to me by my mum, except for my eyebrow balm. My mum has worked in cosmetics and skincare for over a decade and I generally trust her selections. š
Foundation + pressed powder
I used to use a LāOccitane CC cream called Pivoine Sublime as a foundation, but they discontinued that product. I now use another foundation, which I apply really lightly because I donāt like really thick coverage.
Then I apply pressed powder with a large brush, just a thin layer and enough around my eyes to help conceal any darkness around my eyes. I donāt like to fuss too much about completely covering blemishes ā I care more about an even appearance. Iām not sure what powder Iām using but I know itās a YSL one and Iām certain itās an old one which might possibly be discontinued.
Eyebrow balm/pomade
I kinda got conned into buying eyebrow balm/pomade from the brow bar I used to go to. š I say āconnedā because I really didnāt want to buy any products and wasnāt interested in makeup at the time, but now, drawing in my eyebrows is one of my favourite things to do makeup-wise! š
I no longer go to that brow bar because I had a bad experience with one of the beauticians there ā she was really rough tweezing excess hair around my eyebrows and I was left with some painful and visible scars near my eyebrows for a few weeks. I now get my eyebrows waxed every five weeks to so, and Iāve now been seeing the same beautician that my coworker recommended to me. Sheās really wonderful and Iām always happy with her service ā she has great attention to detail and really takes care of my eyebrows. I had been too shy to ask anyone how to draw my eyebrows in properly but she showed me how. I am actually still using the same eyebrow pomade that Iāve owned for a couple of years. š³ The lady I bought it from was right when she said it would last a really long time and I wouldnāt need to apply a lot.
I wanted to share a brief history of getting my eyebrows waxed. I only started getting my eyebrows ādoneā three or four years ago. I didnāt really understand the impact that eyebrows can have on your overall facial appearance, and I didnāt really understand what my eyebrows were āsupposedā to look like.
Since Iād heard that threading eyebrows was a slightly more pleasant and less painful experience than waxing so I went with that first. It was all new to me so I simply assumed waxing was painful and threading was less so. I got my eyebrows threaded for a good year or so before switching to waxing; immediately I preferred the look of my eyebrows after having them waxed. I donāt know what it is about threading but I have a lot of baby hairs which always felt like they werenāt cleaned up after I had my eyebrows threaded.
Eyeliner
I, one hundred percent, suck at drawing on eyeliner. I simply canāt do it. š Iāve had some practice since being at home and having more time, but I canāt for the life of me draw that famed wingtip eyeliner that everyone can do. I have super creased, slightly hooded eyelids, and drawing eyeliner near the corners of my eyes causes a massive mess.
I used to use pencil eyeliner for a less defined look, and sometimes did it with brown, which was more natural-looking on my skin. Black pencil eyeliner would always smudge and transfer all around my eyes. But these days Iāve had enough practice and apply enough foundation and pressed powder and keep my eyes closed for long enough that I can more neatly draw simple eyeliner on my top eyelid. Sometimes I draw a thicker line if I want a bolder look.
Iām currently using a YSL eyeliner called Eyeliner Automatique which I actually really like. It goes on really nicely and the brush is thin enough to allow enough precision. I believe the product is discontinued now but the Eyeliner Effet Faux Cils seems to be the closest candidate currently available. When mine runs out Iād be keen to try anything else that has the same qualities and is widely recommended. š
Mascara
I donāt love mascara because Iām the kind of person who will touch their eyes and smudge their makeup. š My eyelashes are quite short and straight, so mascara doesnāt do much for my eyes, but I do wear it occasionally when I donāt have my lashes lifted.
I got my first eyelash lift about a year ago, and I was really impressed with the results. A lash lift is a procedure that enhances your natural lashes by lifting and curling them. The result is permanent and lasts for as long as your eyelashes do ā so pretty much until they shed naturally and new eyelashes grow. I really loved this procedure and it was really low-maintenance ā less so than eyelash extensions. I didnāt really apply mascara when I got my eyelashes lifted because they looked great without me having to do anything.
The mascara I use is LancĆ“me GrandiĆ“se mascara, which was a gift from my mum. I donāt think itās the greatest mascara, since it gets a bit clumpy sometimes, but it does the job. I donāt fuss too much over mascara as Iām more partial to eyebrow makeup. š
Blush
Iām not sure exactly of the shade of my blush but itās a subtle pink-brown colour that isnāt too bright on my cheeks. I apply it to the top of my cheeks and I have definitely been guilty of applying too much sometimes… š I use the YSL Poudre Compacte Eclat e Matte powder, the Poudre Compacte Radiance is probably the closest product currently on the market.

Setting spray
I use a pretty affordable non-fancy setting spray from Aldi. It serves as a refreshing mist as well, but I use it on top of my makeup. It gives a slightly dewy look and just sort of āsetsā my makeup.
Lipstick
I cycle between a few lipstick colours: deep rose-brown (more of a natural look), hot pink/fuchsia, and a deep red.
The deep red is definitely my favourite but itās pretty full-on. I use a Natio lip liner to online my lips and colour in parts of my lips. Itās particularly useful for the outer corners of my lips where applying a bullet lipstick is tricky. I have several red lipsticks that I like to use, some of them by YSL, but my current favourite happens to be a cheap drugstore lipstick by Covergirl (I think it is the Exhibitionist range). It has a shea butter formulation, making it apply really smoothly. It does transfer and Iāve yet to find a lipstick that doesnāt transfer that much, but itās hard. š To avoid too much transferring, I carefully blot my lips after applying lipstick, and when I do apply it I try to apply as thin a layer as possible. I usually add another layer and re-blot if the colour is not enough.
My hot pink lipstick is by YSL. I donāt love to wear it because I find that red goes better with most of what I like to wear, and pink can sometimes look harsh on my skin, but Iām also just trying to use up my lipsticks too. š
I tend to go for my Revlon Rise Up Rose matte lipstick on days Iām feeling lazy and donāt want bold lip colour ā but most of the time, I love a bright lip. š
All in all, I think that if I was in a hurry or had wear less makeup, Iād probably only go with eyebrows and lipstick. Before I got into filling in my brows, I would wear coloured lipstick or lip gloss all the time because I liked the colour on my lips. As I mentioned, I really like the drawn eyebrow look, so I find it hard to forego that, but usually on the weekend I donāt apply any makeup and have a brow gel that I apply to my brows to make them look more filled in. š
Comments on this post
Meaghan
I love the products you use! I’ve always heard good things about the Lancome mascara, but it’s a little too out of my price range. :(
I’ve tried both lash extensions and lash lifts. I prefer extensions because my lashes are the same, super short and straight. My lash lift did curl my lashes a lot, but they’re so thin that you can barely tell I have lashes… even with mascara on!
I’ll definitely check out the Revlon lipstick, as it’s more affordable for me right now. I’ve been looking for an everyday lippie to wear!
Love your makeup routine!
Georgie
Thanks Meaghan! Haha I wouldnāt recommend the mascara since it gets clunky sometimes ā to be honest I might go and look for something else after mine runs out. I think my lashes look short because they are so straight, but they come up quite long if I get them lifted, haha.
I recommend the Revlon lipstick! I like the matte formula and itās super easy to apply. Not sure about other colours but it was perfect for a ānudeā colour. :D
Megan
I go in phases with make up. I’ll wear it for a while and then none at all. I mostly like lip balm or lip gloss. Also will wear eye shadow, and some mascara sometimes. And blush. But that’s it.