Above: Components with which to get ready…skincare + beauty essentials.
My morning routine has been expedited lately as I try to squeeze every last drop of sleep out of the AM hours before work. Consequently, I am excited to share an oft-requested, fresh “get ready with me” video, featuring my current preferences for skincare and makeup!
Kindly scroll on for the video, product rundown, additional images and the Bottom Line…
Above My current essentials for eyes, cheeks and lips.
Above: The final look (taken earlier in the day, prior to filming)
Products (with their relevant review links) Discussed:
Above: The Hourglass Modernist Palette in Infinity…the pigmented shadows are very soft and finely milled, glide on like silk and impart a velvet finish that doesn’t crease. I get beautiful, all-day wear from this gem!
Abvoe: Infinity is a must for lovers of warm neutral shades.
Above: The Hourglass Modernist Palette in Infinity is comprised of 5 shades–soft matte cream, pale rosy matte taupe, shimmering plum brown, neutral matte light taupe and dark matte brown.
Above: Swatches of Hourglass Infinity in direct sunlight.
Above: Hourglass Modernist Palette in Infinity on the eyes.
Above: Swatches of Hourglass Modernist Infinity in direct sunlight.
Bottom Line: I hope you enjoyed this “get ready with me” tutorial and I can’t wait to hear which products stand out to you! What are some of your “non-negotiables” in your morning routine?
Good things ahead including new product procurements, a nude lip color spotlight and a FOTD or two. I am also working on responding to your latest round of comments and emails over the next few days…thanks for your patience!
xx,
–The Beauty Professor
** Some PRsamples provided for review (denoted by an asterik…the rest purchased by me), however, as always, all of my opinions are expressly and unequivocally my own.
Thanks for this video. It is very helpful to see how you achieve your perfect canvas. You look wonderful. I love the curly, lashy look on you. Now I need to ask about your night time routine. Can I ask for a video of it?
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hi BP!
the Hourglass palette has a beautiful finish! so velvety on you.
i've been loving the Revive Lip Treatment in the morning thanks to you! i haven't noticed you mentioning it lately… so maybe it is not as much of a favorite as other products for you. it is AMAZING for my lips. i just love it. i use the ByTerry at night.
loved this video, especially your descriptions of the way you rush in the mornings and apply make up in the car. i audibly chuckled 🙂
would love a short video or post of your updated nighttime routine over the next month or so! (just noticed someone else had the same request!! great minds think alike 🙂 )
xoxo SJ
Good to hear from you. Thanks for your kind words. I do indeed still use the ReVive lip treatment on a regular basis…I somehow overlooked it in this video, however. It is still one of my favorite lipstick bases and I am thrilled that you are loving it.
Night time routine request duly noted ; ) I will make it a priority!
Thanks for the video. Now I really want to try the facial treatment essence so that may be my splurge purchase. I found a trial size for $26 (30 ml) on Amazon so I might start with that. Also love the hourglass palette – it's on my list! Agree that a night time routine would be helpful to see since that must have something to do with why your skin looks so great.
Happy to share it ; ) Ahh…I cannot recommend the Facial Treatment Essence enough! It has truly become a staple in my routine. Thanks for your sweet comment!
Interesting to see your take on the Hourglass palette, since it has received decidedly mixed reviews all about the beauty blogs, it seems. You certainly make it very appealing with the striking look you created. Did you have any issues with it being too powdery as some have had?
Thanks, Robyn…when it comes to makeup, I am a firm believer in "to each his/her own." That being said, I love the palette (super soft and velvety, great monochromatic effect), probably for a lot of the reasons that others don't…if you use a lighter hand with a brush, you get just enough product for a lovely application.
Great video! Glad to see in not the only 1 rushing in the a.m and sometimes applying in the car! Your bare skin looks amazing. I agree with the others….a night skincare routine video wld be great! 🙂
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That Hourglass palette looks gorgeous, I love the look you've created 🙂
Thank you so much, Makeup Sessions!
xoxo,
–The Beauty Professor
Thanks for this video. It is very helpful to see how you achieve your perfect canvas. You look wonderful. I love the curly, lashy look on you. Now I need to ask about your night time routine. Can I ask for a video of it?
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My pleasure and thank YOU…I am so glad you found it helpful!
Night time routine video request duly noted ; )
xoxo,
–The Beauty Professor
Very beautiful and fresh…. the glowing Cali look! Did you actually use 33 products?
Thanks, Lily!!!
I did not…some of the products were mentioned as alternatives in my routine but they were not used.
xx,
–The Beauty Professor
hi BP!
the Hourglass palette has a beautiful finish! so velvety on you.
i've been loving the Revive Lip Treatment in the morning thanks to you! i haven't noticed you mentioning it lately… so maybe it is not as much of a favorite as other products for you. it is AMAZING for my lips. i just love it. i use the ByTerry at night.
loved this video, especially your descriptions of the way you rush in the mornings and apply make up in the car. i audibly chuckled 🙂
would love a short video or post of your updated nighttime routine over the next month or so! (just noticed someone else had the same request!! great minds think alike 🙂 )
xoxo SJ
Hi SJ!
Good to hear from you. Thanks for your kind words. I do indeed still use the ReVive lip treatment on a regular basis…I somehow overlooked it in this video, however. It is still one of my favorite lipstick bases and I am thrilled that you are loving it.
Night time routine request duly noted ; ) I will make it a priority!
xoxo and hope your week is going well,
–The Beauty Professor
Thanks for the video. Now I really want to try the facial treatment essence so that may be my splurge purchase. I found a trial size for $26 (30 ml) on Amazon so I might start with that. Also love the hourglass palette – it's on my list! Agree that a night time routine would be helpful to see since that must have something to do with why your skin looks so great.
Hi Amy,
Happy to share it ; ) Ahh…I cannot recommend the Facial Treatment Essence enough! It has truly become a staple in my routine. Thanks for your sweet comment!
xoxo,
–The Beauty Professor
The Hourglass Palette is so pretty but they lost me at matte shades. If it was all shimmers and ONE matte, maybe, but too many mattes for my money.
Hi Ame,
Matte shades aren't for everone…that being said, I love it for a change up to my typical satins and shimmers ; )
xx,
–The Beauty Professor
Interesting to see your take on the Hourglass palette, since it has received decidedly mixed reviews all about the beauty blogs, it seems. You certainly make it very appealing with the striking look you created. Did you have any issues with it being too powdery as some have had?
Thanks, Robyn…when it comes to makeup, I am a firm believer in "to each his/her own." That being said, I love the palette (super soft and velvety, great monochromatic effect), probably for a lot of the reasons that others don't…if you use a lighter hand with a brush, you get just enough product for a lovely application.
xoxo,
–The Beauty Professor
Rachel, I loved your hair up in the top knot!!
Thank you, Sunny!!!! It is so easy and definitely a default hair do for me ; )
xx,
–The Beauty Professor
Great video! Glad to see in not the only 1 rushing in the a.m and sometimes applying in the car! Your bare skin looks amazing. I agree with the others….a night skincare routine video wld be great! 🙂
Thank you, Lynn…yes, car makeup appliers unite!!! ; )
Thanks for your kind words about my skin…truly a compliment. Night time skincare video in the works!
Hope your week is going well, my friend…xoxo,
–The Beauty Professor