Foundation Routine

Toner: Dr. H | Toner: Lush | YSL Lip Nude shade | YSL Lip Pink Shade | Dior Nude Air | Dior Airflash Foundation | Dior Matte Touch | Too Faced Eye Palette | Mascara: Too Faced | KatVon D Spray

So I’ve been getting a lot of questions regarding my favorite make-up, foundation routine, and lip products on both Instagram (@allthingsvictoria) and snapchat(vlagoyda). So I’m finally setting some time aside to talk about what every girl loves, Make-up.

Lets be honest, I love make-up and think it’s so much fun to experiment with it. I mean, in no means am I saying I’m a pro of any sort, but I’ve got some pretty sweet tricks up my sleeve.
I can definitely say that currently my skin is not at its best and I owe that to high amounts of stress from my college career (I’ll be a graduate this MAY!), as well as literally running on less than 5 hours of sleep every night trying to balance school, work, and a marriage. Moral of the story, my skin is looking forward to post-graduation. 
Now back to make-up..

Foundation: I have been really loving the Dior foundation line, especially the new Nude Air, and Airflash spray foundation. Its been one of my favorite foundations and I find myself reaching for it daily. I love to set it with the Dior Airflash Matte Touch, by just spraying it directly unto a fluffy face brush and gently brushing it over my skin. 
My routine is very simple, after cleansing and moisturizing I apply my Dior Nude Air with my clean fingers, I used to use a beauty blender and still do sometimes, but when you warm the foundation with your warm finger tips I find that it goes on much more naturally. I apply it in tapping motions, I never rub it in. Then I touchup blemishes with the Airflash Spray Foundation because its a little thicker and gives more coverage. Then I spray the Dior Airflash Matte Touch unto a brush, and as stated before I gently go over my face. I finish off by applying a blush of any sort (my favorite is this one by Nars) on the apple of my cheeks and I’m all set. 
Continue reading for a secret tip that will change your make up look, and look flawless in photos.

Eyes: My eye make-up has become more and more simple and Im loving it. On most days I do not wear eyeliner anymore, but simply just this mascara by Too Faced called “Better than Sex”. But first I use this Too Faced palette to create a nude eye by covering the entire crease with the light white shade. Then I blend the color “nude” unto my crease and thats it. Apply mascara and Im all done. 
I also used the darker colors in this Too Faced palette to fill in my brows. Works great as a multi- functional palette.

Lips: So I have to admit, I am a huge lipstick hoarder. I just can’t stop, and the collection keeps getting bigger. I love the Chanel balms, but for the past few months the YSL lip collections have taken over my counter. The two I am loving most for spring and summer are pictured above. I find them to be so hydrating that they have served as replacements for my Chapstick.

Tips learned over the years:
1. When applying foundation or even concealer, place the product on your clean finger tips to warm it up first, then apply in light tapping motions until it is well blended for a natural finish.

2. Avoid making dramatic brows, sure they look great and perfectly drawn on (*note: insert sarcasm here), but they will age you. Lighten up your brows with whatever product you are using, at least the portion closest to the center of your face for best results.

3. If using under eye concealer, apply it as the last step to your make up routine for a polished flawless effect, and lightly set it to prevent creasing. Make sure to blend it in with either a beauty blender or your finger tips.

4. Before applying a lipstick, run your toothbrush over your lips a few times to scrub away dry skin, but also increase blood circulation that will plump them up. 

5. And last but not least, this is a little something I made up and I have been doing it ever since. This is my little secret weapon, but I think its time to share it…  After you applied your make up, spray a hydrating face toner- yes face toner over the entire look once or twice. Your make up will look 90% more natural and your skin will look so dewy and plump. I find that it makes my make up look seamless and radiant in photos. I love the Dr. Hauschka toner (buy it here) -this is the most amazing toner ever but, I and ran out, so I have been using the Lush Toner (buy it here), and sometimes the Kat Von D spray (buy it here).

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Thanks for stopping by,

xo
Victoria