Beauty

[Shanus]

@AngelPuppy1   The Merit Minimalist Stick Foundation has a creamy finish that has minimal but buildable coverage. The fact that it's foundation and concealer intrigued me. They do not have a powder, but I use my Transluscent Laura Mercier in the T Zone. Since my skin is a bit dry, I can use their oil and moisturizer, but with a light hand and not as much in these hot summer months. The Flush Balms are a smoothe applying cream...not greasy, but can be toned down w/ powder if you don't like that look.

In all, the MERIT products are cream because it's meant to be quick application with a natural finish that looks like moist not greasy skin IMHO. The shadow is cream and dries down much like a shadow stick.

What I like the most is although they sell 2 brushes (foundation and shadow), I apply all products with clean hands. It's fast and easy and I think with some red on your face, the stick will cover those areas.

[vermint]

I wash my face with Cetaphil on a microfiber cloth. Spray on some WEN Replenishing Treatment Mist, then apply Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel. Burt's Bees Lip Balm finishes things off if I'm staying home. 

To run errands, I'll add Dr. Denese Tinted Defense Day Cream for some coverage, Laura Geller's Pink Buttercream Blush, CoverGirl Lip Stain topped with (usually) Buxom Lipgloss in Dolly. My brows/lashes are still dark, so usually no mascara/brow products/eyeshadow or liner unless I'm going out at night or to church. For those occasions I'll also add a layer of LG's Balance & Brighten.

[monicakm]

Hi @Shanus 

Every day makeup routine?  I don't have one, unfortunately.  I wish I was like my mom, who put a face on every day whether she left the house or not (she didn't work).  So unless I'm going out and about, no face for me (except lip gloss) .  

If I'm leaving the house, the following...

splash with cool water

3-4 hydrating essences

Tatcha's day cream

Hourglass Primer

foundation or skin tint (I'm looking for a new skin tint if anyone has any suggestions.  Shisedo no longer makes the one I loved)

powder or cream blush

bronzer

(I used to wear concealer because I thought I was supposed to.  I don't need it so I've stopped wearing it

lashes

eyeshadow 

eyeliner (tightline)

highlighter

pink powder under my eyes

PERFUME

ETA brow color

[AngelPuppy1]

@Shanus 

Thank you so much for the great explanation of this product.  I like the sound of the ease of one product for both a foundation and concealer.  But I was hoping for a product that did not leave a really pronounced shine.  I guess I am asking too much!  I am trying to get coverage and not have to use a powder added on, which tends to accentuate my laugh lines, etc.  I try to use a light hand but still this ends up not looking great.  So, I guess I will keep searching.  Thank you again!  

[Shanus]

Enjoyed reading these routines and picked up an idea or two....exfoliating gloves? Hmmmm.

[Judaline]

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@Desertdi wrote:

Hi @Shanus 

Here goes......     I wash my face with a Salux cloth while in the shower.  Next use eye serum with Eyeliss® and Haloxyl® (for dark circles).    Bliss Bright Idea® moisturizer.

Still have some discontinued Revlon Illuminance® foundation that I use as a concealer.   Dust with W7 Pink Blur®.  NYX eyeshadow, liner & blush, and LG highlighter.     

Sometimes, I go overboard and even wear mascara and lip gloss...ya know, if I'm going to a "better" store or stopping for lunch.       di

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Hi-I'm curious about your eye serum for dark circles. Do you have the name? Please? Thanks

[Squirrels Are Trash]

I WFH so I am only "seen" a few times a week on Zoom/Teams/GoTo.

All this is after sunscreen:

Tula Gold Glow Get it for under my eyes

HourGlass Vanish Pressed Powder

Blonzer: Buxom, NARs, Hourglass (I am too lazy to do bronzer and blush so I like the combo)

Lip Products: Lipstick or Lip Gloss: Kevin Aucoin, Victoria Beckham, MAC, NARS

A tiny dot of light/sparkle product in the inner eye corner. Right now am using two from STILA.

My skin is a medium cool olive. Until pretty recently it was almost impossible to find a good match for foundation/concealer so I did without. Now I do without because I never got used to the feel of them on my face.

[marmarbrooklyn]

@AngelPuppy1
Hi I am 62 and still have acne prone,sensitive skin . Find Merit is not oily or greasy at all . I love their flush bombs and all their products. They also made a point to not include acne triggering ingredients in their products. I discovered them a few years ago since I use only cruelty free products. 2 of my favorite over 50 YouTubers have nice Get Ready with me using Merit . Cheryl The free range Diva and Beth Dijali style at a certain age . Have a great day

[AngelPuppy1]

@marmarbrooklyn 

Are you talking specifically about the Merit foundation stick?  This is the product I am most interested to try.  I want a foundation/concealer stick which does not look really shiny.  I'm hoping to not have to use a powder over.  What are your thoughts?? 

[marmarbrooklyn]

@AngelPuppy1
Yes! That is the one . I just put a couple of swipes over my sunscreen and I am done . I also use under my eyes. If I use tinted moisturizer I just use under my eyes and some on some acne marks where I need some more coverage.