Emilee Anne

I love a quick, simple and natural looking makeup routine. My everyday prep only takes 10-15 minutes depending on how detailed I want to be. I thought I would share my favorite products that I am using right now since I have been trying out a few new things.

My first step is to always, always, always moisturize, I make sure to apply before bed and first thing in the morning. Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer is the holy grail of all primers, even when I have a no-makeup day, I still put this silky primer on for a near flawless look. Bare Minerals Well-Rested Face & Eye Brightener does just that, I like to apply a few dabs under my eyes and a little on my cheeks for a natural, fresh glow. Bare Minerals Blemish Remedy Concealer is perfect for those little problem areas, I also apply around my nose and under eyes for those darker spots. E.l.f Essentials Shimmering Facial Whip is my go-to highlighter, I blend it onto my cheek bones for a dewy glow... I know the "shimmer" description can sound scary- but it is very subtle. E.l.f. Expert Liquid Liner is what I have been using for years and years, I go through liquid eyeliner rapidly... so at $2.00 per tube this is my all time favorite beauty product- not to mention it lasts all day! Chanel Illuminating Powder is a subtle bronzer that gives you a natural sun-kissed look, I like to brush a few strokes across my cheeks for a finishing touch.

I rarely wear a lot of makeup, only a simple cat eye for most days. For me that is all I really like, it is classic and makes me feel confident. Sometimes, if I am feeling really special I will add a couple brushes of mascara. I have been perfecting my bold cat eye for years now, always experimenting with pens verses liquids, different angles, thicknesses, etc. By now this is my go-to method, once you have enough practice, these four steps will seem like one motion. 1. Fill in a couple millimeters of your top lid, not the entire lid unless you want that Amy Winehouse vibe. I use e.l.f. expert liquid liner, it is the best and most affordable liner I have come across. I normally stock up on 10 tubes at a time! 2. Extend a line out, either straight across for a slim cat eye, or angled upwards for a curvier look. I always draw mine towards the end of my eyebrow, stopping at the half way mark between the corner of my eye and the end of the brow. 3. This is the tricky part... starting from the end of your extended line, make a connecting line to the inner corner of your eye. This usually take me a couple strokes to get the shape just how I like it. 4. Lastly, making sure not to stray outside the lines, fill it in!