Mommy's Project 52:40 Natural

A lot of work goes into having a natural look.  My goal is to look naturally polished at all times.  I don't always accomplish this goal... but I try;)  I already shared with you the brand of face wash I use... so I thought I would share a few other products that I use a lot as a mom.

My favorite everyday "mom make-up"...

1. bareMinerals ORIGINAL SPF 15 Foundation
2. Maybelline Great Lash Mascara

3. Almay Intense I Color Shadow Stick for Blue Eyes

4. Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer - Peony
5. e.l.f. Studio Blush Tickled Pink

Most of these I pick up at Target or CVS.  1) I usually order my mineral foundation powder on Amazon or pick it up at Ulta.  I *LOVE* that stuff!!  It has amazing coverage without looking cakey or streaky like liquid foundation.  It also takes about 20 seconds to apply in the morning... which is usually about all I have time for.  It also doesn't feel like I have on any make-up.  2) I've been using great lash mascara since I was a teenager after I read in Seventeen magazine how that's the mascara that professional make-up artists use the most.  BTW, I have no idea if that's true, but do like the mascara.  3)  I picked up this eye shadow stick a few months ago at CVS and I love it.  It takes me no time at all to smear it on and rub it in with my finger.  Amazing and I love the way it accentuates my eye color.  4) My lips are ALWAYS dry, which is why I use what is basically a tinted chap stick. It also doesn't show up too much when I give Ava lots of kisses...  5)  I'm not as overly opinionated about my blush as I am about the rest of my make-up.  I buy this because it's consistently inexpensive and it's a nice color on me. 

I wash and condition my hair with Herbal Essence Color me Happy (I'm a blond-a-holic...). For styling I use a little Aveda Smooth Infusion Glossing Straightener in my hair before I blow dry it straight with a round brush.  I have a Conair Infinity Ceramic Hair Dryer, which is not my dream dryer.. but it works better than most.  I use a little Aveda control paste to finish it off.

On my fingers and toes I use a Seacret Nail Care Kit.  I picked this up from a kiosk in the mall one day when I was feeling particularly 'mom'ish.  Turns out you can get it for 1/2 the price on Amazon... but I'm happy I discovered it because it really works well.

It makes my nails shiny, my cuticles soft and gives my hands a natural look without any polish.

Blogger participants in Mommy's Project 52:

Me, Myself, & Mi Familia, Masson Family, A Pirate's Life for Me, The Brian Family, Central Piedmont Mommies, Critter and Beanpod, Hot Confidence, The Absent Minded Professor and Family, The Days Go On, Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch, My Thoughts, Experiences, and Opinions, TX Mommy Of Five, Ramblings of a Tired Mom, Dragonflies 'n Daydreams, The Deggans Family, Chatty Natty, Myronette