REFRESH YOUR MAKE UP BAG
JULIA’S CLEAN BEAUTY MUST HAVE TO START THE YEAR FRESH
TEXT JULIA RESTOIN ROITFELD
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Embrace clean beauty with honest, cruelty free and natural products. To make it easier, I've chosen some favorite makeup products to start the year with a fresh look and stay glowing in the dry, cold winter.
NATURAL LOOKING SKIN
I love my natural skin with cute freckles, but it can look uneven in dry weather. I use a light cover-up for a radiant, hydrated look.
That's why I always prefer using tinted moisturiser
I love this Saie's Dewy Tinted Moisturizer. It provides a natural, radiant glow, effortlessly blending into the skin for a flawless finish. Ideal for daily use, this moisturizer offers lightweight coverage and a dewy, healthy-looking complexion. delivers all on the key fronts: dew-inducing hydration, 100% mineral, broad-spectrum sunscreen and sheer, flexible coverage.
BARELY THERE CONCEALER
The same goes with my concealer. It needs to hide my dark circles and occasional nose redness well. I like a light one that blends easily and is simple to apply with my fingers.
I have been religiously using the RMS uncover cover up concealer for a good ten years, and to be honest, I just can't imagine my daily routine without it.
PERFECT BROWS
If I had time to only do one thing in my beauty routine, it would undoubtedly be brushing my eyebrows, as I've found that it significantly restructures my whole face.
The Kosas tinted treatment gel has become an essential part of my makeup arsenal, as it has the remarkable ability to make my eyebrows look darker and fuller, while still maintaining a very natural appearance.
On top of it, each swipe supports fuller, healthier brows: The trio of natural hair care actives—including 5% castor oil—help nourish and protect, so all brows reach their growth potential.
CHEEK TINT
I love a cream blush. I love that I can smudge it with a large brush or just my fingers if needed.
I am obsessed with the mini Merit cheek colors. So small, they fit in my pocket, and I use them as much for. my cheeks as for my lips for a quick enhance pout!
ALL ABOUT THE EYES
I think a light brown eyeshadow really makes your eyes stand out. It shapes your eyes without looking too fancy, and I prefer using a creamy one that I can apply with my fingers.
I love this Jillian Dempsey Lid Tint in bronze. Part eye gloss, part creamy shadow, these semi-sheer balms give you a gorgeous wash of color.
DEFINING LINER
If I have a little more time, I like to apply a very thin line to my eyes and extend it a bit to the side to give a natural cat eye look.
I love this hour glass liquid liner.The fine brush lets you make detailed lines with smooth ink that goes on easily without pulling. I has strong color that lasts all day without smudging.
EYE STATEMENT MASCARA
I don’t wear mascara very often to be completely honest. I think its due mostly to the laziness of having to spend time removing it at the end of the day.
However, for special occasions, I definitely take the time, and I have to admit it does make a big difference!
I love Ilia, and love this Ilia Limitless Lash mascara, It goes bove and beyond the expectations of any natural mascara. Buildable and flake-resistant, Limitless Lash Mascara lengthens, lifts, and separates with just the right amount of volume.
A PERFECT POUT
Last but not least. A bit of lip colour! I love a subtle natural “dusty pink” lipstick. I never apply it perfectly, and like to dab it with my fingers.
I love this Merit Signature lip in “Baby”. Its a hydrating, buildable lipstick with a soft satin finish. It’s so lightweight, perfect for every day!
