New York is absolutely stunning. It’s fast paced, it’s unique, it’s glamorous...but it is also expensive. Extremely expensive. In an effort to save money upon moving into the city, I braved the heat, AC free, for 1 whole month. In hindsight, it really was worth the savings, until about the last couple of weeks, when I slept basically naked and couldn't put on makeup due to it immediately melting off.
Now if you live in New York, you know that the last few weeks have been abnormally hot, and performing your daily makeup routine just to swelter in the heat is frustrating. While I’m not sure if these are splurges to you (remember I make little to no money,) I have made a list of my summer makeup must haves (some a bit of a splurge) that help keep your makeup on in the crazy heat:
- Yves Saint Laurent Radiant Touch $40 - I discovered this product in my mom's makeup drawer, while trying to find unused, brand name makeup to steal from her before moving into the real world on my own. This is an Instant highlighter. A must - have take-anywhere pen-brush for adding a touch of light or banishing shadows and signs of fatigue from the eye area, the hollow of the chin, the contour of the lips and the sides of the nose. -- I personally use it after applying foundation because I think it's effects are more pronounced, but it is great for covering up dark circles.
- Urban Decay Cosmetics Chill Makeup Setting Spray $29 - I just purchased this item last week after getting my makeup done at Sephora. I don't know about you all, but I have been using hairspray to set my makeup, and it is terrible for your skin. Urban Decay's Chill features cooling time-release Temperature Control Technology that actually chills the surface of your makeup - to keep it looking gorgeously just-applied for up to 12 hours. It's a must have in the summer heat fosho.
- Stila 'Stay All Day' Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner $20 - My best friend uses this eyeliner, and I always found myself wanting to borrow it. I even once made a special trip over to her apartment just so that I could use it on a special occassion. I finally broke down and bought my own, and it is literally fool-proof. Now, as much as I would love to be able to do neat wings on my eyes, I simply cannot learn to master it. This product makes it almost impossible to mess up putting on liquid liner. It's a waterproof liquid liner that glides on with ease, won't smudge or run and stays in place until you say when!
- Benefit Benetint $30 - I swear by this stuff. It's great to save space in your makeup bag, because it does two things in one. Also, it seems to stay on better in the heat, and I love the way the pink looks. It comes in a couple of different shades as well. It's the original cheek-tint and can be worn on lips too!
- Benefit They're Real! Mascara $23 - Because I am a VIB member at Sephora, I received a birthday gift of samples. I usually use Badgal Lash Mascara by Benefit, but this tube happened to be included in my birthday box. I am absolutely in love. It separates lashes and multiplies them times at least a million. The specially designed brush features staggered bristles that grab close to the root, boosting length and volume beyond belief. With a glossy, jet-black, long-wearing formula, you’ll flaunt luxurious, silky lashes that won’t smudge, clump, or dry out.
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