Foundation

Gone are the days where spending $30-40 dollars on foundation is necessary. After all, it is literally money going down the drain when you wash it off at night! L’Oréal’s line of infallible foundations provide full coverage and precise color matching at drug store prices – only $12.99 a bottle! I use the 24 hour Total Coverage formula in “Caramel Beige” and absolutely adore it. I often find foundation to have heavy orange tones, but Caramel beige matches my brown skin tone perfectly. Pro Tip: Set your Infallible Foundation with Cover FX Perfect Setting Powder for an airbrush-like finish.

Tinted Moisturizer

Infallible Total Coverage is definitely my favorite foundation (duh), but it does not shield harmful UV rays. So, before I start my never ending art project (aka paint my face), I lather up with the Tinted Veil Moisturizer in medium deep. This product by Winky Lux moisturizes and protects thanks to the SPF 30! The perfect dog walking makeup right here!

Mascara

Almay One Coat Mega Volume Mascara is my favorite and has been since I wrote this thorough review over a year ago. I think that says a lot right there. I have tried several other intermittently, but they either don’t provide enough volume or flake onto my lower lids. If you’re not convinced yet, you will be after reading this.

Eyeshadow

The Born to Run eyeshadow palette has been my go-to as of late. I’ve always been a fan of Urban Decay’s shadows…especially the Nakeds. In fact, the Naked Petite heat palette was the only eyeshadow I used in Colombia. But the Born to Run palette is a little bit of everything combined into one! Featuring matte smokey hues, and bronzy metallic hues, create everyday chic or drama queen looks with this full package.

Concealer

Dark under eye circles will forever be my problem area. Lucky me! But thanks to Shape Tape Contour Concealer, my under eyes have never looked brighter. This stuff provides full coverage and it lasts aaaallll day. Read more reasons why I love it here.

Eyeliner

I used to line my eyes with a pencil and found myself sharpening the thing after every use. I graduated to a retractable liner, but found myself breaking off the tip too frequently. Those problems could be avoided with a liquid liner, but it’s just too heavy for me. Introducing the Almay Pen Eyeliner – a Sharpie-like marker for your eyes! It is faster and easier to apply than pencil or liquid…literally life-changing.

Contour Stick

The NYX Wonder stick is WONDERFUL. Contour/highlighting products are usually available in powder or cream form but after using this thing, I will never go back to a palette and brush. It is preciser and easier to paint directly on your face and blend with your fingers. Thank you NYX for giving me the chiseled cheeks I never had!

Highlighter

For a little extra somethin’ somethin’ on your cheek bones, top the contour stick with Charm Holographic Highlighter. This shimmery stuff appears white but blends in with a pink tint! I love the brightening effect between this and my rosey blush.

Lippie

MGS lipstick is where the color is at! I am currently crushing on “Frisky” (as seen here) and “Lovable” (as seen here). While this formula does not last as long as the Sephora brand lip stain, the rich hues are unmatchable. I’m sold!

Blender

I have said it before, and I am saying it again, the BeautyBlender is a miracle worker. The shape, the texture, and the flexibility work together to seamlessly blend your makeup at a professional level. Bonus: This product is ideal for traveling – it barely takes up room in your makeup bag. But don’t take my word for it, read the 7,000 plus reviews on Sephora website!

Shop the 10 beauty products I cannot live without:

Foundation | Tinted Moisturizer | Mascara | Eyeshadow | Concealer | Eyeliner | Contour Stick | Highlighter | Lippie | Blender

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Micro-blading

Micro-blading my eyebrows last December was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. In fact, it was life-changing. I cannot describe the satisfaction I feel waking up with perfectly primped eyebrows. Before tattooing my brows (it’s not as scary as it sounds) I would not leave the house without filling them in. It did not matter if I was going to workout, to the beach, or to the hair salon. If I was leaving the house, my brows were fixed. Well, this is not a good obsession to have if you’re a certified slow poke! Eyebrows are sisters, they’re certainly not twins. I will forever be thankful for Maya because her artistry has shortened my getting ready time by at least 15 minutes! Maya is a brow MASTER…but don’t take my word for it. Check out her before and afters on Instagram and see for yourself. In the meantime, click here to watch a clip of my eyebrow transformation and get $50 off your first session when you mention Kelsey Kaplan Fashion!

Latisse

I was born with naturally long eyelashes. But it’s human nature to want what we cannot have and I’ve always coveted THICKER lashes. Luckily, modern-day Mascara is good for that but it can be time consuming. Latisse is the next best thing since sliced bread! Apply it at night for a longer, thicker, and darker lash line. $h*t works! My mascara application process has gone from 15 minutes to five. That right there is worth the $179 10 week supply. Tip: apply your Latisse with an angled liner brush to extend the life of the bottle. I get about four months of applications with one bottle. Aside from being more economical than lash extensions, there is no maintenance required. Heck yes!

Wash Your Hair Less

Yep, I said it – wash your hair less frequently. Not only will this lifestyle change save time, but it’s better for your scalp – especially if you have dry skin! I used to be an everyday hair washer until I discovered the magic of Oribe hair products. Even when my mane is on the verge of greaseball, the Texturing Spray saves the day. It’s nuts. I also use Living Proof’s dry shampoo, but only on day two of blowout bliss. It makes your hair smell fresh. I understand this advice might gross you out but you have to train your hair to cooperate. As long as you have a bottle of this on hand you have nothing to worry about. Promise!

BeautyBlender

Why on earth was I wasting time dabbling in brushes when this perfect little sponge conceals all of your imperfections in one twirl?! Seriously, the BeautyBlender is a miracle worker. The shape, the texture, and the flexibility work together to seamlessly blend your makeup at a professional level. Not to mention the size is ideal for traveling. It barely takes up room in my makeup bag. The only downside is that it loses its awesomeness by about five perfect if you don’t wash it after a week’s use. I’ve always been lazy about cleaning my makeup brushes. #Guilty. Luckily there are two ways to clean it, and both are easy peasy. What are you waiting for? Click add to basket now.

Shape Tape

When you’re “blessed” with an olive complexion, dark circles come along for the ride. The less I sleep, the darker my circles get. Sometimes they’re barely there, other days I look like I was punched…sort of. I have tried EVERY concealer it seems like.  But the one problem they all have is a lack of longevity. Sure my dark circles are covered when I walk out the door to my photoshoot, but by dinner time, they’re baaaack. Ladies, if you too suffer from this unsightly beauty “issue” get yourself some Shape Tape Contour Concealer. This stuff WORKS and it lasts all day long. But another thing I love about it is its ability to blend. I find many concealers delicate geniuses. Like once you set it you cannot touch it. Shape tape and the BeautyBlender are like the dynamic duo. Click here to purchase this Ulta Beauty exclusive product.

Now you know my five time-saving beauty tips, but I would love to find out yours! Thanks for taking the time to read my beauty manifesto! But in the meantime, shop the post:

Latisse | Texturing Spray | Dry Shampoo | BeautyBlender | BeautyBlender cleanser option 1, option 2 | Shape Tape

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