My last Shop My Stash post did really well, so it's officially going to be a monthly blog post!
Right now I have a ton of makeup products filling up some drawers in my closet. Instead of buying every new makeup release, I am trying to use the makeup I already have in my collection. This helps me save a ton of money and I get to use up my makeup before they expire.
Every Sunday, I go through my makeup drawers and select the products that I will be using for the rest of the week. In addition to my monthly blog post, I will also be posting my weekly makeup picks on my Instagram page every Monday. This will help remind me to take some selfies with the products I chose for the week.
For January 2020, I included an extra week of makeup picks so that I can show you the makeup I used for New Year's Eve. Also, New Years was the last time that I wore foundation and face powders, I am going foundation-free for the whole year of 2020! I didn't include any selfies in this post, but I will have one for my Shop My Stash February 2020 post. All future Shop My Stash posts will include a selfie for each week of makeup picks.
Ok, let's get to the makeup!
Week 1
January 2020 started with a full glam New Year's Eve look. I pulled out the highlighter, bronzer, finishing powder, and glitter shadows. I loved the way the look turned out, but I am happy that it was the last full glam look of 2020.
Products Used:
- Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion in Anti-Aging- the only eyeshadow primer I use. I like all the different shades, so pick one and stock up!
- KVD Vegan Beauty Shade + Light Glimmer Eye Contour Palette- I can't find this palette online anymore. This got so many bad reviews, but I actually love it!
- Urban Decay Moondust Palette- this palette also got a ton of negative reviews, but I think it's awesome.
- LaPalette Silky Tension Cover Pact Golden Night Cushion Foundation in 23- one of my favorite cushion foundations! Review coming soon!
- It Cosmetics Celebration Foundation in Medium*- I love to use this on top of cushion foundations. It helps set everything and gives me more coverage.
- Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Dim Light- I hit pan on this a while ago, but I still have a ton of product left. This is a HG (holy grail) powder for me!
- Hourglass Ambient Lighting Bronzing Powder in Luminous Bronze Light- I really enjoy this bronzer, but it has some shimmer. If you like matte bronzers, this one is not for you.
- Nars Blush Mini in Orgasm- iconic for a great reason! This blush is beautiful!
- Becca Light Chaser in Champaign Dreams flashes Bellini- I love to use this on my eyes and face! So beautiful and blinding!
- Essence Metal Shock Glitter Eyeshadow in Total Eclipse- I like to use the Metal Shock shadows on my lower lash line. They are stunning!
- Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner in Intense Black- this liner bleeds a little, but I still enjoy using it. Full review coming soon!
- CoverGirl LashBlast Volume Mascara in Black- one of my favorite mascaras from the drugstore!
- It Cosmetics Brow Power Universal Brow Pencil in Universal Taupe*- I love this pencil so much!
- Buxom Full-On Plumping Lip Polish Gloss in Dolly- my HG lip gloss!
- Zoja Beauty Girl Boss Multitasker in Bliss*- one of my favorite shades! Check out the Makeup Series tab at the top of this page for the full review.
My mother got me the BH Zodiac palette, so I just had to use it right away! I will be posting a full review and some tips for the palette soon!
Products Used:
- BH Cosmetics Zodiac Palette- first time using this palette and it is amazing!
- Marc Jacobs Beauty O!mega Bronzer Mini- I use this as a crease shade. I think they reformulated this bronzer so it now comes in a white compact.
- Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara- such an iconic mascara
- Tarte Liner- They don't sell this anymore, but it's a beautiful purple liner.
- It Cosmetics Brow Power Universal Brow Pencil in Universal Taupe*
- Bobbi Brown Retouching Face Pencil in Illuminate- I love to use this pencil to highlight the inner corner of my eye
- Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion in Anti-Aging
- Revlon Kiss Plumping Lip Creme in Cashmere*- these are so creamy and beautiful. I definitely don't think they plump the lips though...
I was feeling nostalgic, so I decided to pull out my OG Naked palette. I hate that they discontinued this. I hope they bring it back one day.
Products Used:
- Urban Decay Naked Palette- I'm so sad that this palette was discontinued!
- CoverGirl LashBlast Volume Mascara in Black- I love drugstores mascaras.
- Zoja Beauty Girl Boss Multitasker in Bliss
- Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion in Anti-Aging
- It Cosmetics Brow Power Universal Brow Pencil in Universal Taupe*
Yes, I am using the BH Cosmetics Zodiac palette again!
Products Used:
- BH Cosmetics Zodiac Palette- I loved this palette so much that I decided to use it for another week!
- It Cosmetic Brow Power Universal Brow Pencil in Universal Taupe*
- Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara- one of my HG mascaras!
- Urban Decay Eyeshadow Potion Primer in Anti-Aging
- Revlon Kiss Plumping Lip Creme in Fresh Petal*- I love this shade too.
I love the Tarte Make Believe In Yourself palette so much! I just wish that they included one more matte shade...
Products Used:
- Tarte Make Believe In Yourself Palette- it's on sale right now!
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Velvet Noir Mascara in Black- not my favorite mascara...
- Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil Mini in Cruella- I love these lip pencils!
- It Cosmetics Brow Power Universal Brow Pencil in Universal Taupe*
- Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion in Anti-Aging
I am still working on the format of the Shop My Stash monthly post, so please feel free to send me any feedback.
Again, I will be including selfies for each week in the future!
I am definitely happy that I chose to go foundation-free this year. My skin has been looking a lot brighter, and I am starting to feel a lot more confident with the look of my bare face. It may not be for everyone, but it's definitely working for me!
As you can tell, my makeup routines have gotten a lot simpler since going makeup-free. This makes my mornings a lot easier!
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*These products were kindly gifted, all opinions are my own.











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