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Your Feel-Good Makeup Routine, Made Simple

By: Haley Gaylor

Ten products to elevate your everyday makeup look.

As you practice (and perhaps rework) your New Year’s resolutions -- promising to go to the gym, meditating more, finally making those travel plans you’ve put off for a year (or years) -- don’t forget about your go-to makeup look, the one that embodies your best self.

Updating your everyday makeup routine isn’t vanity -- consider it artistry. Creating a beauty routine that embodies the highest version of yourself is empowering, and that is exactly the energy we want to bring into 2025. This is your chance to dust off those pallets and get creative.

For me, this routine includes a natural base, pops of pink, and bold lashes and brows. Let’s dive into the look, shall we?

#1: YOUR BASE

The base is the secret sauce in any beauty routine. I’ve been made speechless by the power of this Sweed duo -- their glass skin foundation and miracle powder.

Then onto the main course of this look -- the blush. If you haven’t tried the Ere Perez Carrot Colour Pots, you’re in for a treat. This formula deposits color beautifully on the skin and blends seamlessly on top of any base.

For a bit of color and definition, I dusted on the RMS ReDimension Hydra Powder Bronzer as the finishing touch.

#2: YOUR EYES AND BROWS

The easiest way to elevate any makeup look is to add a lash. Pro Lash makes an undetectable pair that applies underneath your lashes and lasts up to ten days.

I never met a creamier eyeliner than the ROEN eyeliner pencil. The color is so rich, and it applies like a dream to the eyes.

For the brows, I love to double up my products for added thickness. I love going in with the Wunderbrow Fluffy Brow Wax in Burnette and then apply the clear gel on top for extra volume and longevity.

#3: YOUR LIPS

Hydration is key for a lasting lip. Free People’s Vegan Lip Balm has been a constant re-purchase for me due to its hydrating oils, delicious flavors/scents, and adorable packaging. It’s the perfect prep before any lipstick, and the handbag essential for every day.

If anyone knows how to make a lipstick, it’s Madame Gabriela. The Free People exclusive shade is the perfect hue of pink that looks phenomenal on any skin tone while providing all-day hydration.

#4: YOUR BODY AND MOOD

If press-on nails have one fan, it’s me. They save you time, money, and any bit of sanity you have left. I’ve been loving Mani Muse Nails as my go-to recently.

Nothing says self-care like striking up your favorite candle. Phlur’s Missing Person is my favorite for something inspiring, yet cozy.

For the outfit, I am a firm believer in dressing up wardrobe staples with a pop of color. The Nocturnal Cardigan and the Midweek Longline Bralette are a match made in heaven for any occasion.

IN ALL…

This is the routine that I found worked best for my skin tone. Many of these products would work across various skin tones and types, but experimentation is key.

Don’t be shy about exploring some new ideas – after all, your feel-good makeup routine should be all about YOU. And what better way to gift yourself the power of empowerment?

Check out the video below for some inspiration on how you might want to craft a simple routine to embrace in the new year – and even beyond.