Teaching & Tantrums: Makeup Review

Hi there! I just wanted to pop on quick and give some makeup reviews on some new makeup products I just bought! Shout out to @ashlyn_saal for giving me the recommendations based on my complaints about my face in pictures..lol. Being 40 now, (EEK) seeing the tiredness and darkness around my eyes, not liking how I looked in pictures, prompted me to find these beauty products to help brighten my face. It's been a breath of fresh air this summer to actually NOT wear makeup, go all naturalle, get a nice tan, but let's be real.. this teacher is heading back to work soon. Virtually. On video. To students that don't really know me. Let's not scare them.. lol. In all seriousness, I'd put some makeup on to go out, look in the mirror, think- okay-look's good! Then, you know, we all post those facebook photos to document the outing (remember, I'm 40.. I want to remember these times..) and I'd be like what the heck is wrong? My face looks super dark, you can see the circles . yikes! So that's when I inquired about some makeup to help me. And, it worked! So here's what I used:

Shape tape by Tarte: under eye concealer- really brightens under eyes!
https://tartecosmetics.com/shop/makeup/face/concealer/shape-tape-concealer/836.html

Use this Fenty Precision Makeup Sponge to apply the concealer (damp it with water first!) I was able to get this on amazon for $1 cheaper....

https://www.sephora.com/product/precision-makeup-sponge-100-P54487984

Face Tape Foundation by Tarte- this is a full coverage foundation, but it is still really light and not cakey!

Shape Tape Setting Powder by Tarte-don't forget to set your concealer and foundation with a powder! This is a step I've always skipped.. it really makes a difference!
https://tartecosmetics.com/shop/makeup/face/foundation/face-tape-foundation/1600.html

Shape Tape Stay Spray by Tarte-this was a game changer!! The spray sets your makeup and it really works! I always felt that by noon by makeup no longer looked fresh... not anymore!
https://tartecosmetics.com/shop/makeup/face/prime-set/shape-tape-stay-spray-vegan-setting-spray/1659.html

Gimme Brow Volumizing Eyebrow Gel by Benefit-use if you want to define your eyebrows and give them a fuller look- I use this to help contrast my light hair.
https://www.benefitcosmetics.com/us/en/product/gimme-brow-plus

Benefit Roller Lash- this is what I'm currently using.
https://www.ulta.com/roller-lash-curling-lifting-mascara?productId=xlsImpprod11951085

I have tried EVERY.SINGLE.RECOMMENDED. MASCARA. there is out there. For real. I have. And let me tell you- false eyelashes are the way to go! But, since it is an extra cost, and it can be hard finding the time to get a fill... I guess this is a good mascara. I'm still on the hunt for THE perfect mascara. I do find most mascaras are so hard to get off, even with makeup remover. So, if you want a great mascara that wipes off in clumps, I suggest:

Thrive Liquid Lash Mascara- it is volumizing and lengthening and wipes off super easily!
https://thrivecausemetics.com/products/liquid-lash-extensions-mascara

So there you have it! All of these products can be found at Ulta, except for the Fenti makeup sponge and Thrive mascara. The nice thing about almost all of these products is you can get them in a travel size if you want to try them without committing to spending a ton of money! I find this super useful, especially for mascara!

Finally, here's a before and after picture for fun! (no filters were used:)