Makeup Made Easy: My Go-To Tips for a Flawless, Effortless Everyday Makeup Look

Makeup doesn’t have to be complicated to make you feel beautiful. Whether you’re getting ready for a full day or just want a quick glow-up before running to the grocery store, it’s all about knowing what works for you and using a few key tricks to pull it all together.

As a licensed cosmetologist and makeup lover and artist, I’ve learned that sometimes less really is more. Here are my favorite makeup tips to help you create a fresh, everyday look that feels effortless—but still polished and pretty.

1. Skin Prep is Everything!!

The best makeup starts with healthy skin. Always begin by cleansing, moisturizing, and applying a primer suited for your skin type. This helps everything go on smoother and last longer—trust me, it makes a BIG difference.

2. Even Out Your Skin (Without Hiding It)

Instead of heavy foundation, try using a tinted moisturizer or a lightweight foundation and use a concealer where needed. This gives your skin a natural, even glow while still looking like you. My favorite skin tint is the Elf Halo Glow Liquid Filter and my top 2 favorite concealers is the Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer and to cover up blemishes I love to use the Hourglass Airbrush Concealer. 

3. Cream Products for That Fresh, Dewy Finish

Cream blush, bronzer, and highlight melt into the skin beautifully and are super easy to blend. They give you that lit-from-within glow without feeling cakey. Cream products are an everyday must do for me! I love the Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand in the shade “pinkgasm” for blush, and the Patrick Ta Beauty Major Sculpt Contour Duo for my cream and powder contour. This blush and contour duo is my holy grail!! 

4. Define Your Brows (Lightly!)

Brows frame the face. A quick brush-up with a tinted or non tinted brow gel or light pencil fill can completely change your look. Keep it soft and natural for everyday wear.

5. Mascara is Your Best Friend

If you’re keeping it minimal, a few coats of mascara instantly opens up your eyes and makes you look more awake. Wiggle from the root and build it up—no falsies needed! Mascara is such a crucial part of my everyday makeup routine for me. My favorite high end mascara is the Benefit Cosmetics BADgal BANG!, and more affordable is the Maybelline Lash Sensational Lengthening mascara. Both are a 10/10!! Funny enough, sometimes I even apply one coat with one mascara and then a second coat with the other one. They work so well together or separate! 

6. Add a Pop of Color on the Lips

A hydrating lip gloss, tinted balm, or a swipe of creamy lipstick brings everything together. A glossy lip is everything to me! Summer Fridays or Laneige are my favorites. I like to use them alone, or even use after a lip liner, or lip tint. Benefit Cosmetics Benetint is one of my favorite lip tints to use. Applying one of those chapsticks on top- chefs kiss👌🏼

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My 5-Minute Face Formula:

✔ Tinted moisturizer

✔ Cream blush

✔ Brow gel

✔ Mascara

✔ Lip gloss

It’s easy, glowy, and perfect for busy mornings or low-maintenance days.

💄 Pro Tip:

Keep a few “go-to” staples in your makeup bag that you love using. When your products feel good and work well, your routine becomes something you look forward to.

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Need help building your personal makeup routine or learning how to apply your products like a pro? I offer one-on-one lessons and personalized recommendations to help you feel confident and beautiful—every single day 💕