We always talk about what you should have in your makeup arsenal, and what is worth spending the money on. But in the spirit of Spring cleaning, I thought we should talk about what you DON’T need and what everyday makeup bag beauty essentials are must haves. This will be especially handy if you’re in a rush or just like to keep your beauty routine quick and simple. So here are six things you don’t necessarily need in your everyday makeup bag.
1. Eyeshadow Primer
I feel like having an eyeshadow primer in your makeup bag is just taking up extra space. Your concealer can do the job of the primer easily. All you have to do is apply it with your fingers on your eyelids and set it with your translucent powder. The Mac Pro Longwear concealer works well. I also love the NARS Radiant Creamy concealer for every day use.
2. Transitional Color
I love using transitional colors on my eyes to add dimension, but you can use your bronzer to achieve the same look. I actually think using a bronzer creates a really natural finish and blends in nicely with my skin. I think you can try this too and you’ll notice a much more natural blending process.
3. Under Eye Corrector
I know you’re probably thinking “But my dark circles!” It’s okay – you can use a lipstick that’s a similar color! Dab some lippie on your ring finger and apply it to your dark circles, and go over it with your concealer. I promise you this works.
4. Eyeliner
I definitely don’t think you need a liner unless you prefer to have that defined line every day. An eyeshadow can help you achieve a lot of great looks, like a smokey eye, a light cat eye, or a smudged, grungy look. I think using a shadow gives a natural finish that really helps the eyes stand out.
5. Setting Spray
You can keep a setting spray in your makeup bag if you’re going somewhere special, but you don’t need it every day. Instead be sure to use a primer before your foundation and then set your foundation with a setting powder. You’ll get better results this way than using a setting spray. Your makeup will be locked in for the day and will stay in place.
6. Blush
Lastly, I don’t think you need a blush in your makeup bag because you can add color to your face with lipstick or bronzer. You can dab a little bit of lipstick on the apples of your cheeks for that rosy effect, or stick with your bronzer for a golden glow.
I hope you enjoyed learning how to condense your makeup bag a little bit and what everyday beauty essentials you should have. Also, let me know what the one thing you HAVE to have in your makeup bag everyday is!
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My one everyday essential is an eyeliner! My blue eyeliner is something all my friends recognise me for, without that I’m lost.
Lipstick! It does wonders!
For me that one thing I need would be a concealer, but I don’t think I could leave the house without putting on some eyebrow pencil and mascara as well.
I get so excited when I see you post ? this is so helpful, I’m traveling out of the country for the first time this month & don’t want to bring my giant makeup bag, & I didn’t even think of some of these things! my essential is hard to choose. its a close match between concealer and a brow pencil!
If I could only wear one product it would be highlighter because it helps me glow even when I am not wearing any makeup!
That’s a great post! Actually the one product I cannot live without is eyeliner, I do the wing everyday, I would feel weird without it ☺
MUST ITEM will be Eyebrow pencil!!!
The only thing i carry in my makeup bag is lippie and a lipliner lol i just realized that o and of course like 30 ChapStick’s because i just csnt without them ask anyoje who knows me lol. Love your videos Sona. Will you be doing a video on favorite eyeshadow?
I love this post! I agree with everything you mentioned. Products can be used in so many ways. That’s the beauty of it! ? My must have has to be either my bronzer or my eyebrow pencil. Close tie! Haha
Very informative sonna.and helpful too.i never read post lyk that but whenever u post something lyk that i definately go through it.i have very oily skin so my facepowder is must on my bag.
My one thing, especially in the summer months, is my Josie Maran argan color stick. Dab on the cheeks, lips and I’ve even used it on my eyes. While I’m at it, add some mascara and voilà-this mamma of three looks but together in under 3 min.
Blush is my must have! My face never looks rosy/flushed so blush makes such a huge difference. I tried using lipsticks but I found it broke me out so blush is like no1 for me! Still I loved this post, I’ve never seen anyone write about what you DON’T need ;)
I have my lipstick..my two lipsticks!one for the day and one for the night!love from greece!!
I like this a lot!
I was reading the others comments and I read somethin intresting. Please let us know what we can take with us when we travel. Hope you can help us.
Love from Costa Rica!
Thank you Sona!! This is so simplified and easy to do. I’m not going to carry a luggage full of makeup. The essentials will do. :)
Thank you Sona!! This is so simplified and easy to do. I’m not going to carry a luggage full of makeup. The essentials will do.
Thank you for this post Sona. I have a mascara in my bag as well :)
Love these tips! <3 I'm so used to wearing eyeliner that I feel weird without it lol but I love the idea of using eyeshadow to create the same look! No need for a defined and precise line every day! :)
Hi Sona!
You mention utilizing a eyeliner with red undertones for brown eyes. Do you have any recommendations? I am unable to find the NYX eyeliner you talk about!
I love this post I’m one of those people that will have just too much in my makeup bag and then I don’t know what to take out to make it a big lighter . But I notice that I maybe used if of Thais things they the day . Love your post Sonia #snapchatfam !
I love the earring you were wearing in your snapchat please do a vid showing us your designer collection including those lovely Chanel eating you always have on . So beautiful enjoy your travel ????
For the under eye corrector, is it a red lipstick or a lipstick the color of your dark circles that works? Sorry, I’m a little confused by this hack. This is my 1st time hearing of it and I wanna make sure I understand it.
For under eye correcting, use a red lipstick. Google the words “color wheel”. Whatever color you need to correct, use the color opposite it. For example if you have redness, use yellow or green. Be sure to use small amounts or else you will look like the wicked witch!
Hi Sona! I loved your tip about using an eyeshadow as a liner! I will definitely be trying that soon. My must have is my oil blotters! I never leave home without them. I also keep a powder in my bag as well.
I am going to definitely put this info into good use…there always seems to be no room in the makeup bag left, so this info will come in handy! :)
love the post Sona.. always so tidy and no excess like Teni’s looks.. less is more and I like that from you girls. Totally agree with your post cos they are not a must just a tip
Loved this! We don’t need to lug around our whole vanity…just the basic necessities for touch ups.
#snapchatfam
I am totally in love with all the products that you’ve picked. For me an eyeliner , mascara and a lipstick is a must have .. I can never step out ov the house without these three.
Wow, I really have an addiction, I have been going back to your articles lmao But they are so informative, these are amazing tips and they are so true and we all know space is an important thing in a make up bag Whenever I travel I apply these tips