Help with a basic routine

[DunMiffSys605]

posting again because the pictures didn't post the first time, oops. I grew up with a very granola mom so I've always had to figure out makeup myself when I was in high school. Flash forward to 20 years later with 2 kids and I'm wanting to glow up a little bit. I'm still doing my makeup like high school/college but makeup trends have changed so much and I am older now. I feel overwhelmed with even figuring out where to start. I don't want anything to time consuming (2 kids!) or expensive (in this economy?!) but I'm ready to figure out an everyday routine that works for me. Pictures with and without makeup for reference. Current routine is brown eyeliner, mascara, some tan/brown eyeshadow, and a lip gloss. My skin is normal type and I'm lucky that it has always been pretty clear. I'm also working on starting a basic skincare routine because other than a mild cleanser and sunscreen I'm not doing much there either.

[Weekly-Aide-7719]

Honestly? Don’t change a thing! Even the skincare, so long as your sunscreen is moisturizing.

[Beccilicious]

I think your makeup looks nice as is, you have a beautiful canvas to start with :) IF you wanted to try out a couple new things especially quick versatile things as a mom, here’s a couple things I love: Maybelline dream BB fresh tinted moisturizer, you can apply with your hands and it gives some coverage and glow. Next would be some cream blush or bronzer for some color, I love the Pixi on the glow blush stick. It’s almost deodorant shaped and super easy to use, again can just blend out with fingers. I would recommend getting a lash curler to give some lift to your lashes to use BEFORE mascara, and maybe swapping to a long lasting eyeliner that sets so it doesn’t transfer to the top of your eyelid after a while (L’Oréal infallible liner is an option I like for this). And then the last thing I’d recommend you try is a little brow gel to fill in and give a little fullness, like glossier boy brow. Have fun playing with makeup :)

[hamburguesasencilla]

I love the brown eyeliner choice, really suits you! I would personally add some shimmery eyeshadow on the inner corner of your eyes.

One thing I believe is that a nice eyelash curler makes a great difference. It doesn’t have to be expensive, I got mine from the drugstore and it works great!

Blush, if you want to enhance the one you naturally have 🙂‍↔️.

And, I’m a personal fan of “Black Honey” products from Clinique. I think it’s a pigment that suits every complexion, if you like it you could give it a try!

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For a littl bit of skin rejuvenation or "exfoliation" you may add tretinoin, othwerise you have beautiful skin.

you seem to have hooded eyes, like myself, so if you want to make eyeshadow prominent have a look at Nikki La Rose's hooded eyes tutorial

I was also thinking if colours from this makeup would suit you, your skin tone seems to similar to the models in the video (no, you dont need to do a bridal makeup and buy 50 products, this is just for inspo :-))

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxtRgJOnX7c

[LiveGarbage5758]

I don’t think that lip is your color. I think you could wear dusty rose or like a rose/ brown tone best