Makeup: What I'm Wearing Right Now - November 2013

If I could make a career of goofing off in front of a camera...

I have so many skin problems during the colder months, and this year is no different.

As usual, I'm fighting to stay moisturized, but not too much to where I break out. All too often, with exposure to harsh weather, my skin and makeup get dry, crack, and peel. How unattractive!

But I think I found a working combination:
Smashbox Photo Finish foundation primer
Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation**
Sephora MicroSmooth powder
Kat Von D True Romance eyeshadow trio in fever ray
Make Up For Ever Smoky Extravagant mascara
Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer
Kat Von D Lock 'N Load Makeup Setting Mist

**FYI the Rimmel foundation is expected to hit stores in January 2014. This was a gifted item and is not yet available for purchase. (read review) 

I purchased the Kat Von D setting mist  ($24) yesterday as an alternative to Urban Decay De-Slick ($28). It's still early in the testing process, but this does not seem nearly as drying. My skin feels refreshed and has a vibrant glow. And the smell is wonderful!

While the KVD mist may be what my skin needs this winter, I can already tell it will not be enough on hot summer days. Once the warmer weather returns, I'll have to switch back to my tried and true.

And I'm still using the yesto Tomatoes moisturizer both day and night as well. It's a miracle product!

What are YOU wearing right now?
P.S. I'm looking for some blogging BFFs...

In My Makeup Bag Right Now: September 2013

*This post contains affiliate links.* 

For those of you who may be curious, here is what's in my makeup bag right now. 

Some of these I bought, others are samples, and I love trying new things. You just never know when you'll come across something you like better than what you're currently using. There is a sense of accomplishment that comes with finding the perfect mascara for you. Or lipstick shade. Or whatever. 

Tarte Smooth Operator tinted moisturizer 

Sephora MicroSmooth powder 

Smashbox Photo Finish foundation primer 

Lorac CC Cream 

Benefit They're Real! mascara 

Sephora Black Magic makeup palette 

Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer 

I am especially digging the Black Magic palette right now. I haven't come across many makeup palettes in which I could use every single color, and this is one of the amazing few. I can come up with so many great looks, I'll probably use it up long before I get bored with it. 

Have you tried any of these products? What do you think of them? 

**This post does contain affiliate links, but I (obviously) own and recommend these products. I would never suggest buying a product I don't like.