Merit Perfecting Complexion Stick $38

I first apply this perfecting complexion stick under my baggy-prone (thanks, dad) under-eyes. I’m a recent fan of Merit’s clean makeup products, and this product goes on so smoothly. The beauty of it is that it’s “build-able,” so it’s not going to get cakey or flakey when you apply other products on top. I use the shade ochre–a light-medium shade with warm undertones. After applying it, I blend it with my favorite blending brush.

Luminous Silk Foundation $45

This foundation is a somewhat recent addition to my makeup look. I loved the BareMinerals I was using, but it didn’t work as well as I wanted it to with contouring and blending. This luminous silk foundation gives the perfect, smooth coverage without being too cakey. I squirt a pea-sized amount onto my wrist and dab it onto my face with my blending brush!

Fenty Beauty Contour Stick $28

Rihanna somehow blew me away with this contour stick. It’s smooth like butter, and a tiny bit goes a long way. I like to contour my cheekbones, jawline, hairline, and nose. I use the color “Suedish.” Don’t forget, blend, blend, blend.

Merit Bronze Balm $30

Next, I use this Merit bronzing balm for some overall warmth, applying and blending it everywhere the sun would naturally touch. Love the shade, Seine. Again with the blending.

Merit Flush Balm $28

As I said, I’m a big fan of Merit beauty products, especially this Cheeky blush! It’s the perfect cool pink tone for that subtle blush look. Are you tired of me saying blend?

Laura Mercier Blush $36

Whenever I want a little more oomph in my makeup look, I go a bit heavier on the blush with this forever favorite Sangria color. It’s especially nice during the warmer summer months.

Born This Way The Natural Nudes Eye Shadow Palette $52

I love to keep my eyeshadows neutral, and this shadow palette has been my staple look for a few years now. I obviously use Maple the most, but I like to switch it up here and there.

Brow Power Universal Eyebrow Pencil $25

This brow pencil is everything I want in a brow pencil. It applies smoothly, creates the finest strokes, and lasts all day long. I recently switched from the Universal Taupe shade to Brunette, and I really love it.

Brow Gel $22

I always follow up my brows with this clear brow gel to hold them in place. I was worried that using a brow gel would make my brows look clumpy and sticky, but this is completely invisible and lightweight.

Merit Highlighting Balm $30

Once I’ve let my other makeup settle a bit, I take a moment to add some highlighter to the tip of my nose and up above my cheekbones. Highlighter is one of those products that you wouldn’t expect to make all the difference, but it’s truly the cherry on top. Don’t forget to blend ;).

Red Aspen Mascara $22

You wouldn’t expect this mascara to be the best, being that Red Aspen specializes in press-on nails, but it’s truly the best. It’s perfectly black, makes my eyelashes look longer and stronger than ever, and lasts all day long.

Laura Mercier Setting Powder $24

To top it all off, I brush this translucent setting powder over my whole face. It’s lightweight and keeps the makeup in place throughout the entire day.

Burt’s Bees Lip Balm $3

I don’t know who I would be without my pomegranate lip balm. It’s become a part of who I am, and sometimes I have nightmares that it’s discontinued.