So Ms. Faux is so very excited for her trip to Southern Italy with her best good friend Ms. M. (Tune in later for cosmetics inspired by Ms. M). So that means one set of cosmetics for the entire time that Ms. Faux is away.
As all of you know Ms. Faux's make up collection is quite varied especially on a day to day basis, so you know when she goes on a trip she packs the ones that are tried and true and wants to live day in and day out with for the extent of her trip. These are the products that made the cut.
Foundation - Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua
This foundation is a must for Ms. Faux. Why? It gives that barely there look with a decent coverage that Ms. Faux loves. But Ms. Faux you don't care too much about coverage you say? You are right, but when you are traveling your skin can act up. This is delighful. Oh who am I kidding. This is my favorite foundation. It has a water base and just feels soooooooooo good on your skin.
Blush - Josie Maran Argan Color Stick
Ms. Faux found this on a random outing to Sephora. Why did I fall in love with this specific color? Because it pairs so well with my dark hair. I do love a red and when it has undertones of brown like a brick red does I love it even more.
It blends down into perfection, but super saturated it is perfect for lips. Much like the Nars Multi - this stick is however less expensive and this may be Ms. Faux's favorite color of all of these multi-use make up sticks.
Eyeshadow - MAC
So why this color. It is the perfect taupe/neutral. I only like to pack a single eye look on a trip and vary my lipsticks. This one is perfection. Looks good with red as well as a pink or a neutral lip. One eye color for three different looks.
Eyeliner - Tarte SmolderEYES
Amazonian Clay Waterproof Liner
in Golden Black $22 at Sephora.com
Why do I love this? Again it is the perfect neutral. Pairs well with red, pink and neutral so you have another product that can create three different looks.
As you can see below you can blend it out for a more neutral look and darken for a more dramatic effect.
Brows - MAC Brow Powder
So Ms. Faux is cheating here because they don't make this anymore at MAC. She has it from forever and a day ago but will not let it go because it is so perfect and compact. Fear not however Benefit makes one called
Brow Zings $32 at Sephora.com and
Elf has Studio Eyebrow Kit for $3 at eyeslipsface.com. They work just as well, but Ms. Faux just loves this packaging more. The reason I do love it though because Ms. Faux uses all kinds of brow products, but I always return to powder. It gives a more natural look and is buildable to a more dramatic look if you so please.
Mascara - Marc Jacobs
This may be the thing that I gave the least amount of thought to. Ultimately I wanted a good mascara. My hair is dark enough that black or brown doesn't make that big of a difference. There are plenty of good mascaras out there at the drugstore level, however I just so happened to have a sample of this mascara which was perfect for packing. Don't get me wrong this is a VERY good mascara. The size did play into my decision however.
Lipstick - There are 3!!!
#1 is perfection in a tube. Cult Favorite Everlasting Lip Color by Kat Von D in LOLITA $20 at Sephora.com. It is a lovely dark neutral matte lipcolor that can easily be turned into a gloss with a single swipe of gloss. Shown above this color is commonly sold out both online and in the store. I told you it is a cult favorite. It is however perfection for those gals with dark hair and pale skin.
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| The Gorgeous Ms. Von D wearing LOLITA |
I have a feeling though since it is constantly sold out that it works for people of all skin tones.
#2 Boots No. 7 High Shine Lip Crayon in STATEMENT $8 at Target.com. It is the UK's number 1 cosmetics brand, however No. 7 High Shine Lip Crayon is Ms. Faux's buildable red lip color. Why? Like I said, it is buildable.
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| Boots No. 7 High Shine Lip Crayon in Statement Swatches |
You can go from subtle to a STATEMENT dependent on the number of swipes. Ms. Faux also likes how subtle this red color is. Requires less touch up. Important because Ms. Faux can't be bothered to touch up when she is eating all the food in Italy and guzzling all the wine. Pairs perfectly with the Josie Maran Argan Color Stick and layers even better.
#3 Elf Studio Pout Perfector $3 at eyeslipsface.com is the perfect lipgloss. Why Ms. Faux? Because it can be worn alone for a gorgeous glowing lipgloss for a no make up make up look.
You can also pair it over Lolita above to give a luscious deep look. The pink can play down the Josie Maran Argan Color Stick as you blend it in more to a pink look with foundation. Now you have three different looks with less products.
Powders, Highlighters & Bronzers
All three are accomplished with Hourglass's Ambient Lighting Palette and better yet, it is a simple compact. Use the Dim light to brush all over the face, Incandescent for highlighting and radiant light for both bronzing and since I'm very pale as a blush for a neutral look.
So there it is. Three different looks with the minimal amount of products packed.
Do you have any other multi products that you use for travel?
Do you have any other travel tips.
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