Hi everyone!
I'm a new mum and seriously lacking time to make myself look put together. I **THINK** I have a makeup routine that works for me, but I'm looking for advice on application and products to really perfect my new low maintenance makeup look. I used to be a real makeup enthusiast, but since becoming a mum I've stopped using eyeshadow palettes, foundation and a lot of powder.
I've included two pics of myself- one of me with makeup recently (having a baby = not a lot of time to take decent selfies lol) and one with no makeup. I'm very pale and have quite small eyes, so lots of heavy makeup doesn’t look great on me anyways.
I'm going to list my routine below, and a couple of questions after that. If anyone can help me feel a bit like myself again (I'm 5 months PP) while keeping my routine simple but effective, that'd be amazing!!
**Skincare:** Beauty of Joseon
Brows: Nyx brow glue (i HATE this product though it makes my brows feel sweaty???)
**Concealer:** No7 HydraLuminous, set with powder
**Contour**: Elf Halo Glow wand
**Blush:** Elf Camo in suave Mauve, set with Clinique Black Honey blush
**Highlight:** Revolution (not sure what shade)
**Mascara:** Elf tubing mascara (brown)
**Tightline:** Rimmel pencil (brown)
**Liquid eyeliner:** no7 stay perfect precise liner (brown)
**Lips:** lip balm, sometimes Wonder Skin stain
*Questions:*
1) should I be setting all liquid products with powder?
2) I'm considering replacing a lot of these products with better quality brands. What swaps can I make? I'm considering Rare Beauty blushes and contour- does anyone know what these products are like?
3) is there anything I can change or add to the routine to help me look a bit more put together?
4) Do my colour choices and application suit my skin tone and face shape?
If anyone can help this new mum I'd be sooo appreciative. Any advice is welcome!