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Lina’s ‘Glow Girl’ Essentials
Words Lina Mourey
The beauty industry is growing at a vast speed, which allows us to have access to some of the most game changing products out there! Narrowing down my personal favorites into something I like to call, ‘glow girl’ essentials. These are products I have dabbled with over the past few months, that I consider to be full proof to achieving that Instagram filter look we have all come to love. Here are my beauty must haves.
ShutterstockLet's start with skin prep. By now, I think everyone knows that great makeup starts with great skin, and that doesn’t mean blemish free - rather fully hydrated and glowing skin.
A great toner
Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Ultra Gentle Daily Peel pads are great for any skin type, even the most sensitive. This toner revives the skin, resurfacing all texture, left over oil and residue, leaving the skin looking radiant.
A great face oil
MARA Universal Face Oil has become my go-to for plumping the skin, and adding a freshness to my daily routine. No one should skip on beauty oil. An added bonus is, I love adding this to my foundations for an extra boost of hydration for a supple finish.
A great radiance
Something we can all achieve by using products like Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow Instant Soft-Focus Beauty Flash Primer. This is my holy grail to achieve that instagram filter skin. It gives an instant pick-me-up, and takes your makeup to the next level, it's even perfect for the days you decide to wear no foundation.
A great lip balm
Nothing makes me more crazy than dry lips. Something that can be easily fixed just by using a super hydrating lip balm. I have fallen in love with Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment Advanced Therapy, which always leaves my lips feeling hydrated, visibly fuller and ready for your chosen lip combo of the day.
A great concealer
Now that we wear masks most days, the under eyes have become an even more concentrated area of focus. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer has been my go-to for years. I love how you can manipulate this product into a fuller coverage by allowing it to dry before blending. This concealer also makes for a great all over coverage. By adding my favorite beauty oil (MARA Universal Face Oil), you can use this in place of foundation.
A great creme blush
I know creme blush can be intimidating, but it will be the best thing you have ever tried. There is just something so youthful about a fresh and blushing cheek; the most essential part to any makeup look if you ask me. Creme blush is also great to use on the eyes as well, for a beautiful and quick monochromatic moment. My go-to is Nudestix soft matte blush sticks. They are so easy to use, and deliver the most soft, dreamy finish on the cheek. They come in many colors, so if you’re feeling peachy one day, or a bronze goddess the next, this is for you.
A great mascara
If your lashes aren’t popping then you’re not finished. I love a super black, lengthening and volumizing mascara. Recently I fell in love with Sweed Lash Lift Mascara. This mascara not only lifts, but has a super unique brush that separates, all while creating incredible volume.
A great brow gel
Full brows aren’t going anywhere.. and to achieve that super defined brushed up brow look, without the wet or crunchy finish, I’ve been loving the Surratt Expressioniste Brow Pomade. It gives so much definition and keeps your brows in place all day long.
A great face powder
The word powder scares so many of us, because the first thought that comes to mind is cakey. Well my friends, in order to have your makeup last for hours and have that airbrushed finish, we all want, you’re going to have to use some kind of powder. MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Powder has been my go-to for years. This lightweight baked mineral powder is super fine, and has a low-level of pearlized pigments which only add more radiance to your skin. This powder is seriously amazing to set your makeup or for use as a bronzer on the cheeks and eyes.
A great face mist
Setting spray is something that you might think you can do without.. well i'm here to tell you that's not true. It’s actually one of the most important steps in applying and finishing your makeup look. Not only is this essential to prep the skin, but it sets your makeup for that melted in “is she wearing makeup?” vibe. Using this throughout your makeup application is imperative to achieve the maximum benefits of a great setting spray. I have so many that I use and carry in my kit, but I will share with you my top 3! Caudalie Beauty Elixir, Cover FX High Performance Setting Spray and MAC Prep + Prime fix+.
I hope you find these products to be as essential to your “Glow Girl” Essentials as I do! I find nothing gives me more confidence then being equipped with my arsenal of tested and approved beauty go-to’s.