You all know by now I have 3 certifications in Makeup Artistry. But which products do I use, you ask (or maybe you aren’t asking). Ha! I’ll tell you.

If you are fairly new to the skincare/makeup scene you’re overwhelmed with all the products on the market. I know that because there are so many…everyone is overwhelmed. My best advice is to pick a couple of brands that have been around a while. Try a product or 2 from each one and see how you like it. You can also ask someone like me, a makeup person, to recommend products but in the end it’s your call. Only you can determine if you like the way your skin looks and feels. Here are some brands that I have used over my entire makeup life and I trust to deliver. These brands have stood the test of time and are always improving, updating their products.

Among the brands I like and have used that have been around a long time in the drugstores are Olay/CoverGirl, Revlon and L’Oreal. I find that their products deliver…skincare and makeup products. You can’t go wrong with these. In fact, I currently use Olay/CoverGirl regularly. Their anti-aging lineup works very well for me. So I would recommend those 3 brands as a good starting place. And, you can go online to their websites to research their products to see how they can benefit you. You can ask questions. Make your own decisions.

Another product I use and love is Avon. I have sold it over the years and currently do now. Like all skincare/makeup products, not all of them work for everyone even if you sell the product. So I use some other brands to supplement where I need to. But Avon does have wonderful products and good deals. Go onto my personal Avon website listed below and see for yourself. Again, do your own research, ask some questions and make your own decision.

I also sold makeup years ago…Elizabeth Arden and Shiseido. These are high-end department store brands. Other high-end lines include Lancome, Estee Lauder, Mac, Clinique, Dior, Armani, and several others. All are exceptional lines however with a much higher pricetag.

But you really don’t have to spend a ton of money to get good quality products. All of them have the same ingredients in this day and age. The choice is always yours. My “splurge” lines are Elizabeth Arden and the anti-aging foundation by Lancome. I love Shiseido and do buy their wonderful anti-aging foundation when I can. I use these high-end lines for special occasions.

So there you have it. I’ve made the rounds just like you probably have. And we all settle on what works for us and what we can realistically afford. Then of course, we have at least one high-end splurge item. We have to pamper ourselves some in this life don’t we? And it’s perfectly fine if you have a couple of products from a couple of lines. Again, it’s all about what works for you and makes you feel good.

There are also new lines of products on the market now which are completely natural/organic. It is worth it to look into these as well if you want purely natural products. I suggest you Google organic cosmetics to find a list of products.

So. Some practical advice to help you navigate the sea of skincare and makeup products. Trust me…it’s an ocean full of products that will make anyone’s eyes roll back in their heads. Ask me how I know! But thinking just about yourself and what works for you, you can make it through this sea of products and help yourself look and feel beautiful for years to come.

I hope my short list of recommendations helps somewhat. Feel free to ask me any questions in the comment section. I’ll gladly answer. I can’t guarantee it will be a short answer since I love this stuff so much. Haha! Go for it!

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