Few beauty breakthroughs were as welcomed as this translucent setting powder from BareMinerals. A true multi-tasker, this mineral-based compound minimizes fine lines and minor blemishes, keeps oil at bay, and provides an additional layer of SPF protection. We consider it so essential that we keep a mini vial and trial size brush in our purse for those moments in the late evening when our feet want to keep going but our face is about ready to start over.
Like the first flush of romance or an unexpectedly sweet gesture, this pink powder brightens the cheeks with the same rush of shy excitement. We love this color for day, but have also been known to work it at night to balance a deep smoky eye. We recommend ditching the boxy applicator brush in favor of a 1.5″ synthetic round powder brush (from any art supply store), and applying a generous sweep on the cheekbones from apples to hairline.
A flush, a rush, a crush… we love this shimmery peach pink blush from Nars in a shade that takes your cheeks from pale to glowing as fast as you can grab your…brush.
Easily the most effective makeup primer we’ve tried, the Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer was 2014’s breakthrough product and now a daily habit for every beauty addict. The lotion-like consistency is easily absorbed, and, unlike other primers we’ve tried, this one allows skin to breathe. It’s remarkably transfer proof and pairs well with blotting film to keep your complexion fresh and streak free all day along. And if that’s not enough (and it never is for us) it offers the added boost of SPF15 sun protection. A little goes a long way, but we dread the end of a bottle and immediately ordered the 2oz tube.