The Makeup Process

So, I'm a believer in full disclosure. I'm not a HUGE makeup wearer and can frequently be found wandering about without it on weekends. However, I figured I'd show just what a little bit of makeup magic can do with my old standby routine. And, FYI to all those guys out there...this is a pretty low maintenance makeup routine compared to a lot of women I know. It takes a village to make us up, but we generally have fun doing it!

Pre-makeup: body butter, toner, anti-wrinkle cream, moisturizer

Ah! It's me without makeup!

Step 1: Benefit the POREfessional primer

Concealer time!

All concealed and ready for more...

Nars Orgasm blush...it's kinda famous and I kinda love it.

Me with blush, concealer, primer and Sexy Little Motherpucker from Soap and Glory

Throw on a little eyeliner and mascara and voila!

And there's the finished product!

Having a little too much fun with my new Pocket Booth app :)

Products used: Benefit the POREfessional, Maybelline Mineral Power concealer, Benefit Watts Up highlighter, Nars Orgasm blush, Maybelline Line Stiletto eyeliner, Maybelline Great Lash mascara, Soap and Glory Sexy Little Motherpucker lip gloss

How Much Does My Face Cost?

This kind of post is a little different than the kinds of things I usually post but I took my inspiration from my friend Ally's post over at her blog, 21st and Serendipity.

So, how much money does it take to get my daily makeup look?

Seeing as I don't wear a ton of makeup, I'll admit that I was a little surprised by the number I came up with!!

The Breakdown

Benefit Watts Up! Highlighter - $30.00

Maybelline Great Lash Blackest Black Mascara - $5.19

E.L.F. Creme Eyeline w/brush in Black - $4.59

Maybelline Mineral Power Liquid Concealer - $6.94

Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment in Rose - $22.50

Benefit "That Gal" Brightening Primer - $29.00

Benefit Sugarbomb Blush - $28.00

Benefit the POREfessional Pro Balm - $30.00

Eyelash Curler

Blush Brush

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TOTAL: $156.22 

(excluding brush/eyelash curler)

Man!! That's an expensive face!!

As a side note, though, I am my father's daughter and of course did not pay full price for anything on the list.  I got all my Benefit products as part of a special Christmas package they did, so I basically got $120 worth of their products for $50.  The lip treatment was part of a free birthday gift from Sephora.  I got the mascara and concealer on sale.  I guess I did pay full price for the eyeliner creme, but it retails for less than the price above at Target.  So, I guess the cost of my face is deceiving ;)

Regardless of how much I paid for the products myself, it's kinda crazy to think that at full retail, my daily makeup routine is that expensive!

So, how much does YOUR face cost??