Beauty By Tiffany: Brighten Up With Concealer

We all know when Spring rolls around we like to ditch the layers. Why not simplify your makeup routine and ditch that heavy foundation. Here's how Tiffany likes to change up her makeup for the warmer weather.
Spring is here and it's time to transition your makeup routine to something more fresh for the warmer weather! For all the ladies who need one quick step to brighten your face and even your skin tone, I have two amazing concealers for you! I prefer to use a concealer over a BB cream or toned moisturizer because my skin already produces excess oil and the last thing it needs is a product that is too hydrating for my skin. Using a concealer also brightens up the under eye area which gives a more awake and youthful look if you happen to lack a few hours of sleep at night.

I recommend both the NYX HD Photogenic Concealer (about $5 at Ulta, Sears, and now TARGET!) and L'Oreal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Crayon Concealer ($7.50-8.00 at local drugstores). Both concealers are great for under the eye and blemishes. You should always get concealers that are a few shades lighter for brightening under the eye, creating a more youthful look. The NYX concealer has a more liquid texture which makes it easy to blend with a brush. But for ladies who do their makeup on the go, the L'Oreal Pairs concealer has a creamy texture making it best to blend with your fingers, clean of course. Both do not crease under the eye with a little setting powder and are long lasting. I find myself choosing to use concealer to conceal under eye bags and blemishes/redness than having to layer a foundation on. Especially for Spring, fresh faces are definitely IN, so let that foundation take the back seat and let your natural skin shine through. Your skin will definitely appreciate the fresh spring air. 

What's In My Bag

As a mom of 2 little ones both under 3, I've found that my bag belongs mostly to them, and this Marc Jacobs  pouch is all that is mine. But amazingly it fits quite a lot. And I love that it doubles as a cute clutch as well [as worn here]. 

I grabbed this pouch when Target put their Neiman Marcus collection on sale for 75% off. And it's been a great purchase. I've gotten so much use out of it. It fits everything I need on a daily basis. I can never leave the house without a few good lipsticks and sunnies. I like having variety with me, that way I'm always prepared. 

I'm your typical SoCal girl, I live in my sunglasses. So I always carry a few pairs to match whatever I'm wearing. And can't very well forget my Disneyland Annual Pass in case the mood strikes and we decide to take an impromptu trip to Disneyland. We tend to do this often. Haha!

Sunnies: House of Harlow [last worn here, buy here], Vince Camuto [last worn here, buy here] | Bag: Marc Jacobs [similar here] | Bracelet: Kate Spade via TJ Maxx [similar here] | IPhone 5 Case: J. Crew Factory [same here]

1. Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in Strawberry Shortcake #80 [buy here] | 2. L'Oreal Colour Riche Balm in Caring Coral #418 [buy here] | 3. Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in Sweet Tart #90 [buy here] | 4. NARS Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil in New Lover [buy here] | 5. & 6. Revlon Color Stay, Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Cherish Devotion #15 & Lovesick #20 [buy here] | 7. EOS Balm in Strawberry Sorbet [buy here]

I love this pouch. I'm no longer digging around in my diaper bag for lipsticks, sunglasses or my cell phone. I'm constantly misplacing these things, call it "mom brain" or what have you, but this Marc by Marc Jacobs bag has saved my life. Ok, so that may be an exaggeration but I am grateful that I don't have to dig around for my things any longer.

What are your on-the-go must haves?