I’ve been leaning towards products that don’t require much effort but still make a visible difference.

Some help me create a cleaner base, others add colour or make the finishing steps easier, and together they fit naturally into the kind of makeup I actually enjoy wearing.

Two Ways I Define My Lashes

Giorgio Armani Lengthening Mascara and Caliray Come or High Water Tubing Mascara give me two quite different lash looks. I reach for the Armani mascara when I want definition and a more elongated effect without making my lashes look overly heavy. Caliray is the one I prefer when I’m specifically in the mood for a tubing formula and want something that keeps the lashes looking neat and separated. I like having both because one feels more polished, while the other suits the easier everyday makeup I tend to wear most often.

When My Skin Needs a Refresh

The INKEY List Hydro-Surge Dewy Face Mist and Rhode Glazing Mist are the two sprays I use when my complexion starts looking a little flat. Hydro-Surge is the one I reach for when I mainly want a fresh, hydrated-looking finish, while the Rhode mist gives me more of that glazed, luminous effect. I don’t treat either as an essential makeup step, but I really notice how much nicer my base can look after a quick mist, especially when I want to soften the appearance of makeup later in the day.

My Under-Eye Combination

Tower 28 Concealers in NoHo and KTown, Huda Beauty Under Eye Color Corrector and a Haus Labs Concealer Brush have become my little under-eye toolkit. I use the corrector first when I want to neutralise the look of darkness, then choose between the two concealer shades depending on the finish I want. The brush is what makes this combination easier for me because I can blend everything more precisely instead of spreading product too far across the face. I prefer the result when the coverage stays concentrated exactly where I need it.

The Blushes I Switch Between

Rhode Pocket Blush in Sleepy Girl and Toasted Teddy with the REFY Duo Face Brush are an easy combination when I want to add colour without overthinking it. Sleepy Girl gives me a softer, moodier flush, while Toasted Teddy works when I want something warmer and more understated. I like applying both gradually with the dual-ended brush because it gives me much more control over placement and blending.

Why These Stayed

What keeps these products in my routine is how easy they are to mix and match. I can use only a couple for a quick makeup day or combine everything when I want a more finished look without making the process feel complicated.