My Mommy Makeup

Girlfriend! Let me tell you! In my college days, I wore makeup everyday. It wasn’t for any deep reason other than the fact that I watched my mom do her makeup every day for as long as I can remember AND when I turned 18 I became a Mary Kay consultant. I was my best business card, right?! So, I was on it. Fast forward to me starting my teaching career, getting married and having 3 kids in 4 years, the makeup had to go. I didn’t have time for it. I didn’t have space to do it. And at some point I didn’t even want to. I felt like if you see me with this double stroller, baby bag and wearing another baby, it should be very clear why I look like I just woke up. Clearly!

Well, I’ve been on a real quest to redefine KELLI, the new Kelli who works full time, is married and is a mommy. I feel like I don’t have to trade one for the other because they’re all a part of who I am. And KELLI wears makeup.

Now during the 5 years or so that I was “all-in” this mommy life, makeup evolved. It’s on a whole new level and I love it! I’m here for it! But I don’t have time to learn about it or do it. I beg my MUA friends to teach me all the time and I’m planning to have a “girls night out” with them really soon!

The key for me is taking care of your skin on a daily basis first, finding the right foundation or making it by mixing what works, and then doing the things that are important to YOU on top of the beautiful pallet the Lord already gave you. Then wash and repeat. What’s good for you may not be good for everybody, so you really have to do what works for you and makes you feel good…whether it’s “on trend” or not.

A friend of mine encouraged me to do a video after catching me several times “throwing me face on” in a hurry. You can see the video here:

I’m also linking all the products I use in this video just in case. Hopefully this will encourage someone to step on out there and do something for yourself that makes you feel beautiful! xoxo

Primer: MAC Prep + Prime Natural Radiance – Radiant Yellow

Foundation: MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation SPF 15 NC45

Concealer: MAC Pro Longwear Concealer, NC45, 0.31 Fl Oz

Beauty Blender: Hair Store

Eye brow pencil: M.A.C Mac Eyebrow Styler Brow Pencil Stud

Eye liner: Hair Store (I prefer the liquid ones that have a fine marker tip, but I use any of them as long as they are black-black.)

Mascara: JOAH Lash UPrising Volumizing & Lengthening Mascara Waterproof (I got this one from a drug store and I like it but I just started using it.)

Bronzer:MAC Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish GOLD DEPOSIT

Brushes:Artis Elite Collection Mirror Finish Brush, Oval 8 (This is the one I used but I only ordered it by itself because I was trying it out.) I would order this:Artis Elite Black 3 Brush Set (I ordered it for my mom for her birthday. She loves them!)

Lip Gloss:MAC LipGlass Lip Gloss C-Thru