"C" is for Cosmetics

I mentioned that Katie wrote stories on the contents of her purse and and cosmetic drawer in my previous post.  I thought it was really interesting to see, so here's a sneak peek into my makeup bag.

• Burt's Bees replenishing lip balm
• Mary Kay medium coverage foundation (ivory 200)
• Merle Norman luxiva xtra length mascara (black)
• Mary Kay blush (nutmeg)
• Studio Gear concealer (warm beige)
• Studio Gear wet/dry powder (natural beige)
• Studio Gear brushes
• not pictured: Mary Kay eyeliner (black)
• not pictured: Nutrogena Oil-free Moisture SPF 15

I love my Mary Kay foundation: coverage when I need it but doesn't look like caked-on makeup.  Studio Gear isn't my favorite concealer or powder, but I'm trying to use it up before I go back to my Mary Kay staples.  I think the concealer makes my mascara run.  (If that's possible.)  I do like the Studio Gear brushes though.  A+ for those.  I despise my mascara.  Merle Norman changed the formula and brush this year, and I cannot figure out why I continue to use it.  It's smudgy and smeary after only a few hours of wear, and it doesn't lengthen or plump any more.  In any case, I need a new mascara recommendation.  Criteria: thickening, lengthening, prefer non-waterproof, NO flaking, NO smudging. 

What do you use to "put your face on" every day?

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