When I wake up in my makeup...

I think I'm transitioning into a summer life of leisure quite well. I started summer vacay with a super fun concert, then went on a hilarious cross-border shopping expedition with some friends from work, and now I've been pretty much chilling for three days. I've gone to the gym, met up with Fea for a Yorkdale expedition, ran some errands, and read/napped a lot. I think I'm decompressing from a crazy hectic school year.

I'm heading off to Stratford for a couple of days tomorrow for a belated Father's Day visit. It'll be fun, and then I head back here and before I know it, Becca T will be visiting me!

So before I go, I'm actually going to write a post about a specific topic: makeup. I'm a real girlie-girl on the inside: I love beauty products of all kinds. I think it's surprising, because on the outside, I'm more of a jeans/hoodie/chucks kind of girl. I'll dress up sometimes, but there has to be a reason.

However, I very rarely leave the house without makeup on. I usually wear pretty subtle products, and these are my favourites:

1) Foundation: Even Better Makeup by Clinique

This is actually a new product for me. I used to use Clinique's Perfectly Real Makeup, but made the switch to this product because it has SPF. This foundation is very light, so it's perfect for the summer and doesn't cake on. It's a great way to cover up imperfections without wearing something too heavy on your face.

2) Powder: Almost Powder Makeup by Clinique

I have combination dry-oily skin, and it gets shiny fast, so that's why a powder is essential for me. This product is also very light and weightless, and is great to carry in your purse to get rid of shine throughout the day. The added SPF is a nice bonus too.

3) Eyes: Big Beautiful Eyes by Benefit

I recently purchased this eye makeup kit by Benefit and I'm in love with it. It comes with under-eye concealer, a base shadow, an accent shadow, and a liner. Even better, it comes with handy instructions explaining how to apply everything! I've never felt like I'm an eyeshadow whiz, but this kit makes it so easy. The first time I wore this makeup to school, all the girls on student council noticed and complimented me on my eye makeup. I did wear subtle purple shadows before, but I guess this kit delivers what it promises. I highly recommend this!

4) Mascara: Buxom Lash by Bare Escentuals

I got this mascara in a trial size a few years ago, and it's been my staple mascara ever since. It's not clumpy, doesn't smudge very much, and gives wimpy lashes like mine quite a bit of volume.

5) Lips: Black Honey Almost Lipstick by Clinique

When you look at the colour of this product it's literally black in colour and you think "WTF? How is this one of Clinique's best sellers?" However, when applied it goes on in a dark berry pink colour that is pretty flattering on everyone apparently. Even my mom likes it! (I once gave her a sample tube.) I love the colour on me since I have very light skin tones, and I look best in cool colours. It's also fairly subtle, and is a great everyday lip colour.

These five products make up my everyday makeup routine! They are all pretty subtle, but they definitely make me look/feel better.

So, what are your favourite makeup products? I just spent a fortune at Sephora restocking mine, but I will keep your suggestions in mind next time I feel like trying something new. And for non-makeup wearers, thanks for sticking with me. My next post will be less girlie-girl, I swear.