I’m all about the easy everyday kind of makeup look and today I’m rounding up some of my daily luxury beauty staples from Nordstrom. Even though this blog focuses on featuring and reviewing new product launches, many of you ask what I use the most on a daily basis so I’ve been putting together more roundups of what I reach for. If you’re a long-time reader you’ll probably recognize from previous features! It’s because I really do reach for these on a regular basis for my everyday makeup look and because they’re classic enough to incorporate into more trendy looks throughout the year.
Above: Wearing Tom Ford Soleil Glow Foundation in Natural, Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Concealer 3W, Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Powder 2, Charlotte Tilbury Cream Eyeshadow in Rose Gold, The Dolce Vita Eyeshadow Palette, Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush in Incandescent Electra, NARS Afterglow Lip Balm in Orgasm
Base and Powder
Foundation is one of the items I’ve had to change up in the last year because so many of my holy grails have been phased out, reformulated or discontinued. I have an updated foundation post coming up soon but in the past month I’ve been loving the new Tom Ford Flawless Glow Foundation with SPF 30. I use the shade Natural 6.0 and it’s a great sheer coverage base that evens out the skin in a natural way. There’s no flash back and it lasts all day on me. It comes with a dropper which I apply directly to the face, then I’ll take a sponge or brush and blend/buff into the skin.
Other staples in rotation include the Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Filter Powder in Shade 2 (I’ve hit pan probably a dozen times), Hourglass Veil Translucent Setting Powder for the best lightweight soft matte powder, concealer tie is between the Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Concealer in 3W and NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Ginger. If I had to use one pressed powder the rest of my life it would be the one from Charlotte Tilbury!
Cheeks
For the cheeks I’ve really been loving the Charlotte Tilbury Lovegasm Palette (also reviewed here), it has everything I need for a full cheek look: blush, highlighter + bronzer. I picked up a new highlighter recently from Bobbi Brown in the Rosy Glow color which is limited-edition, it’s a really pretty basic no-fuss opal champagne.
The two cheek products I use the most are the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush in Incandescent Electra (doubles as a highlighter for me too) and the Chanel Soleil Tan de Chanel cream bronzer. I cannot live without either one. I’ve used the Chanel bronzer for as long as I can remember being into makeup. One tub will last you a long time and as long as you close it after use it won’t dry out like many cream products can.
Eyes
My most-used quad these days is the Charlotte Tilbury Dolce Vita eyeshadow palette. It’s the perfect warm smokey eye palette and has everything I need for a complete eye look. I still love the Urban Decay Naked Reloaded as well, but many of you prefer the smaller palettes for easier wear.
For the longest time I felt like I could not wear pink-toned shadows. Most had too much red in the undertone and looked a little off on me. I’m so happy to have found more options that I can pull off without having that pink-eye look. I love creams or liquids because they adhere well to the lids. My top three favorites are the Tom Ford Acqua Metal Shadow in Violet Argente, Charlotte Tilbury Eyes to Mesmerise in Rose Gold, Hourglass Scattered Light in Blaze (this is such a pretty topper). For liner my go-to is usually a bronze color, the Hourglass 1.5 MM Mechanical Gel Liner gives the most precise line for a pencil (it’s a twist up and only twists one so I’d recommend being careful when you click-twist). For liquid liners my holy grail is the Tom Ford Eye Defining Liquid Pen. It’s double sided with two sizes of tips. I’ve found a number of really good ones from other brands, but the Tom Ford is the only one that did not dry out on me within a few months.
Lips
Above left wearing the NARS Afterglow Lip Balm in Orgasm
You girls know that I’ve been obsessed with the NARS Afterglow Lip Balm and Oil-Infused Lip Tints in Orgasm. I still am! They’re worn every week. Other good color changing balms are the Bobbi Brown Extra Lip Tint and Dior Addict Lip Glow (if you haven’t tried these I’d suggest waiting for the upcoming anniversary sale, there are going to be really good sets available!). I also like the Dior Lip Maximizers for a nice lip plumping gloss that doesn’t sting.
If you’re a beauty junkie like me mark your calendars because their Anniversary Sale is this month. All Nordstrom cardmembers will have early access on July 12th, and if you’re an Icon or Ambassador Level member you have access to their pre-shop in stores starting July 9th. All the details and dates are on their Anniversary Sale Page.
I highly recommend signing up for their Nordy Club Program if you haven’t already – it will give you early access to the sale, events throughout the year and bonus point days. It’s one of the few programs that I’ve stayed a member of. As usual I also recommend checking out their Gift With Purchase page as well, the gifts are updated frequently and some are online exclusives.
I hope you enjoyed this round up! I’d love to hear what your easy everyday makeup favorites are in the comments.
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I love seeing your tried and true favorites!
So many gorgeous products in this post. Both the Charlotte Tilbury and Hourglass powders are my favourite go to’s.
The Hourglass blush looks a pretty shade, love their blushers. I have the Charlotte Tilbury lightgasm face palette and love it. Her eyeshadow quads are a favourite of mine.
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My everyday makeup is black eyeliner and a lip product. The only thing changes is the moisturizer depending on the weather. I will use okay sunscreen in summer
The eye shadows are incredible!
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I love the Soleil Tan de Chanel so much! I´ve been wanting to try the eyes to mesmerize for so long!
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I love the look of the CT eyeshadow and the TF eyeshadow!Thanks for the post!
Beautiful picks.
Don’t you hate it when your favorite products are discontinued?
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I really want to try the Chanel bronzer, I heard good reviews about it!
Miki x
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The Anniversary Sale is kinda light on beauty products this year, isn’t it? I have my eye on that Diptyque candle set though.
So many stunning products! All of the cream eyeshadows especially look amazing.
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Ooo, my top three every day are: Lancome Mr Big Mascara, Cle de Peau primer, & ABH skinny brow pencil! 🙂
3 Fab faves are La Mer Creme, Tata Harper’s Cheek and Lip tint, By Terry Blackstar shadow sticks!!!!
My top 3 everyday faves at the moment: Buxom lip gloss in Creamsicle, Hush Cream Colour Base (MAC), and Chanel blush in Malice. All about the peachy shades in summer!
as a new mom, my everyday makeup is much simplier – it really only consists of my 3 favs – tarte shape tape concealer, lash paradise mascara, and anastasia brow wiz
Top 3: Tom Ford brow gel, Charlotte Tilbury setting powder, and La Mer foundation!
My top 3 are MUFE powder foundation, GA fabric concealer and Benefit Galifornia blush!
Top three daily favorites are Glossier boy brow, By Terry hyaluronic powder and Smashbox bronze lights.
My current go to is La Mer skin tint, the TF peach cream and powder duo and his new Badass mascara. I picked it up during the 3 for 2 mascara sale and will definitely be repurchasing.
My favorite 3 products are: Sephora Lashcraft mascara, Laura Mercier transluscent setting powder and my Dior Addict lacquer stick in Lazy.
My three fave products are definitely my Clarins lip balm, Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter, and Tarte’s Maneater mascara
I love mixing the Tatcha sunscreen with Chanel CC cream. You have the best swatches and flat lays on the internet! Wish I space in my home for the Anthropologie mirror you use above. Elegant! I just received my Truffle clarity jumbo jetset case and used all your packing posts to decide. Very pleased with it!
My fave top 3 products are Jane Iredale BB cream, Aquaphor lip balm, & Tarte’s Better Than Sex mascara.
My favorite three summer products are L’oreal Pro Glow, Milani Luminoso blush, and the Clarins Instant Lip Perfector in 06. I like a simple fresh look when it’s warm out. Hope everyone is having a good summer.
Pregnant now so definitely need physical sunscreen from EltaMD, BareMinerals tinted moisturizer, and have been enjoying the new Tarte brow gel!
tony moly eyeliner, kosas creme light and glow palette, kat von d liquid lip!
The new Fenty lip balm is great; I also have rediscovered my glossier cloud paints and the Origins VitaZing moisturizer.
I am currently not living without Nars Soft Matte Concealer, Clinique Beyond Perfecting Powder Foundation (I’ve also been playing around with Loreal Fresh Wear Foundation lately too), and bareMinerals Invisible Bronze. I switch up my blush, lips, highlight, etc depending on what I’m feeling, but usually use those three when I’m wearing makeup.
my fav right now is ByTerry CC, CT Airbrush Flawless Filter Powder and also Bronzer by HG :))
Everyday loves are Chanel Glossimer lip gloss, La Mer Foundation, and SUQQU eyeshadow in 121 gekkouka!
The Nars oil infused lip tint is beautiful!
I am so in love with the Nars Orgasm oil infused lip tint. It’s my everyday staple. Besides that I am always wearing L’oreal Lash Paradise mascara or Glossier Lash Slick and the Hourglass Veil Translucent Setting Powder. Not leaving out the door without these three!
I have been meaning to try the Nars lip balm and lip tints just because you seem to love them so much!
Thanks for this everyday makeup post! I wouldn’t be able to use most of these products because I only buy vegan makeup, but they look good on you! Some of my everyday favorites include Tarte Amazonian Clay BB Tinted Moisturizer and NYX Dark Circle Concealer.
I’m so glad my shade in the NARS radiant creamy concealer is available in minis now 😀 I wish all my makeup items came in minis.
Top three makeup items, Laura Mercier foundation (found by your review!) Nars Laguna Bronzer, and Charlotte Tilbury mascara. Must haves!
I keep seeing mentions of the Charlotte Tilbury powder and figure it’s probably high time I checked it out!
Glo Skin Beauty Tinted Moisturizers,
Westman Atelier Highlight Stick (or Kjaer Weis highlighters) and mascara (I rotate the ones I use but currently using Buxom)!
I’ve been loving glosses lately. Thanks for all the beautiful swatches.
My top three are the Too Faced super coverage multi use sculpting concealer, hourglass loose setting powder, the nars Orgasm oil infused lip tint.
The CT Airbrush Flawless Powder is my go-to powder and has been for ages! It’s just so good! I also love the Charlotte Tilbury Cream Eyeshadows but don’t yet have the two newly permanent ones (the one I use the most is Bette). I also love the NARS concealer (both formulas actually) and the Hourglass blushes. I don’t yet have the Chanel Soleil Tan de Chanel but it’s pretty much top of my list right now.
My top 3 everyday makeup items are Nars Creamy concealer in Ginger, Hourglass Arch brow pencil and my Dior Lip glow in Coral 🙂
My top three favourites are Nars Dolce Vita lipstick, Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk lipliner, and Nars Creamy Concealer
I love the hourglass blushes and purchased them years ago thanks to your review! My fave is ethereal light too as well as mood exposure!
Everything looks so beautiful! I’m very interested in the Tom Ford foundation you’re using because I’ve been loving a more sheer coverage. Definitely need to try Nars lip balms as well! Top 3 makeup favorites currently are Physicians Formula bronzer, Laura Mercier flawless lumier foundation, and Supergoop’s shimmer shades!
Thank you for a great post! My 3 favorites are the natasha denona bloom palette, the natasha denona tan palette, the Tatcha Silk Canvas primer.
The Charlotte Tilbury quads are my favourite everyday makeup! It’s so easy and I don’t have to think about what shades to combine!
Love the look! So many great basics! My 3 favorites are the natasha denona bloom palette, the natasha denona tan palette, the Tatcha Dewy skin mist
I love the Charlotte Tilbury compact and her matte lipsticks. My favorite is Birkin Brown. My favorite mascara is Lancôme Definicils.
My favorite blush I almost always reach for is NARS Orgasm. For eyes it’s either Laura Mercier’s Caviar Sticks or the sheer Glossier ones. Then a swipe of lipgloss (Sephora or Anastasia Beverly Hills) and I’m done!
My 3 top favorites are Urban Decays NAKED palette, Nars Orgasm blush, and Nars Creamy Concealer!
My 3 top favorites are Urban Decays NAKED palette, Nars Orgasm blush, and Nars Creamy Concealer!
I love Maguillage foundation powder, blush bouquet from Jouer and Chanel coco flash or YSL tint in balm.
I haven’t been wearing much makeup lately but I do love my hourglass concealer!
My everyday look is an Urban Decay eyeliner or two (one color on upper lids, one on lower lids), lip gloss, eyeshadow, and brows. If I get fancy I will wear a foundation. My favorites are the long discontinued Chanel Mat and Guerlain Parure Extreme. I am rationing those, lol
I use the Tom Ford’s Soleil Contouring Compact, Benefit’s Goof Proof Pencil, and Tom Ford’s Lip Blush in my current everyday makeup rotation.
C.T. Lovegasm shades are gorgeous!
I love reading your recommendations as I’ve got similar skin tone and lip color and your picks are wearable for my lifestyle!
Lately I’ve been loving a light layer of Charlotte Tilbury light wonder foundation, Chanel cheeky creme blush or Nars Coucher de Soleil blush, YSL mascara and Charlotte Tilbury lipstick 🙂
My three absolutely indispensable items are my Tom Ford brow, Urban Zen eye primer in Eden which is a cool neutral yellow, and also the Tom Ford liquid liner. If I were to add more, it would include a new IT concealer I got which is long lasting and a really good match. I also love the By Terry and Le Volume mascaras. And then of course the eye shadows and lips– the Viseart Coy is my favorite eye palette, and I can layer over the lid lightly buffed with a light beige eye shadow. For lips, I’ve been going back and forth between the MAC Nude The Right Note and some brights. Really feeling it for the red oranges like Bite Beauty Scorpio, or else a bright fuchsia, like one i have from MAC whose name I forget. I tend to forget blush and skip highlighter.
My top three are Stila eyeliner, Tarte blush, and Bourjois healthy mix foundation!
My top three everyday makeup items are Smashbox Camera Ready BB water, Jane Iredale Cream Blush in Clarity, and Koh Gen Do setting powder!
My top three makeup items for everyday wear are Mally eyebrow pencil, mascara (whichever is in rotation) and NARS audacious lipsticks (VERA is my go to at present).
I cannot live without my Tom Ford cream and powder eye colors! My other two picks are Erborian BB cream nude (perfect coverage for everyday, suitable for dry skin, and I cannot feel it on my skin throughout the day) and Givenchy Mister Brow Groom (my eyebrows are pathetic, yet this gel makes them look quite good on top of any decent brow pencil).
MAC blush in Peony, Dior blackout mascara, and C.O. Bigelow Favorite lip balm
Mac Mystery for brows, Charlotte Pillow Talk lip pencil, Nars creamy concealer
For everyday makeup (and actually all occasions), my favs are the Suqqu Eyebrow Pencil, the Kevyn Aucoin The Volume Mascara, NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer and Surratt Lipslique in Bandy. I also just hit pan in one spot in my Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder and it’s stressing me out! 😅
My top 3, that I find I use pretty much daily are:
Purlisse BB Tinted Moist Cream
Glossier Lash Slick Mascara
MAC paint pot in Soft Ochre
No matter the brow, eyeliner, or other colors I add to my look, these three items provide me a good starting point for an everyday look.
My current top 3 are Chanel vitalumiere velvet foundation, Tom Ford blush, and Lisa Eldridge lipsticks!
My current top 3 are Charlotte Tillbury eyes to mesmerize, benefit they’re real lash tint, nars blush.
Been wanting to try that Chanel Soliel Bronzer for awhile. My top 3 picks are: Milk Makeup Kush Brow Gel, Frank Body lip tint, and Lancome hypnose star mascara.
My top three are probably Milk’s Kush mascara, Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer, and Laura Mercier Candleglow perfecting powder. I always have backups of these items in my stash because I never want to be without them. And an honourable mention to the Hourglass Arch brow pencil because while I do flirt with other products from time to time, I always go back to Arch.
Top three- well the past few weeks have been all about Charlotte Tilbury. Wonder Glow followed by the Light Wonder foundation. A light dusting of the pressed powder in the T zone. The rest depends on what I am wearing and where I am going 🙂
My top three would be Hourglass arch eye pencil, Caudalie beauty elixir and Bobbi Brown concealer.
My top three everyday products are: tatcha silk canvas, tarte exposed blush, and milks kush waterproof mascara!
Mine are:
1) Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder
2) Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G Lipstick
3) Hourglass Veil Translucent Setting Powder
I’ve been using Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer , her caviar eye sticks Moonlight & Rosewood, Marc Jacobs liquid eyeliner in brown and brown mascara.
Mine are: the Hourglass Veil setting powder and eyeshadow; as well as Tom Ford’s Nude Dip eyeshadow. I also like Edward Bess’ lipstick formula
Chanel LeBlanc Rosee base. Love for Florida. Put over your moisturizer for a slight glow and SPF 40, Chanel Blackwood eye pencil and their CC Cream
i have that dolce vita palette and need to whip it out more!!
I get daily use out of the Nudestix nudies bloom in either Poppy Girl or Sweet Peach Peony, Tatcha the Pearl, and Bite Agave lip balm. If you include skincare, I use Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Creme daily.
Mine would be the Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter, a mix of Benefit’s Hoola, Dallas, and Dandelion, and Bobbi Brown’s Baby!
My top three are the Chanel water-fresh tint, rouge coco lip blush and le volume revaluation mascara.
My top 3 must have makeup items are Charlotte Tilbury Bronze and Glow duo, Tom Ford Cocoa Mirage eyeshadow quad and Bite beauty Dirty Chai lipgloss.
I like Mac lipglass, Urban Decay eye shadow and Bobby Brown concealer
Top 3 summer favorites: Hourglass bronzer, Hourglass Unreal Gloss and Armani concealer
My current summer staples are: Nars Radiant Tinted Moisturizer (has SPF in it as a bonus), Hourglass Veil Setting Powder, and NARS Orgasm Afterglow Lip Balm!
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer, Broad Spectrum SPF 20 is my favorite everyday summer makeup item.
Hourglass blush and highlighter. NARS orgasm oil infused lip tint in Orgasm.
I like my Avene tinted SPF50, Dior Lip Glow in Raspberry and Two Faced Better Than Sex mascara.
Mascara, tinted lip balm and blush are my favorite makeup for everyday!
great post! i am really wanting to try that hourglass incandescent glow and the bobbi brown rosy glow now!!!
You always have the best swatches! Love the Bobbi Brown highlighter and CT rose gold cream shadow.
My everyday makeup favorites include NARS Light Reflecting Pressed Setting Powder, Ardell Blonde Brow Pomade and Tarte Tarteist PRO Glow & Blush Palette
I really want to try the NARS radiant creamy concealer. I need something that doesn’t settle in fine lines around my eyes. Love everything as usual!
Love this post…I see some things that require some investigation! LOL the 3 items that I use daily without fail are my Fenty Gloss Bomb (original shade); IT Cosmetics CC Illumination and my NYX Micro Brow Pencil
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My everyday makeup favorites are my Benefit Gimme Brow gel, Too Faced Better than Sex mascara,and tinted moisturizer!
My 3 makeup favorites are L’Oréal lash paradise, shiseido eyelash curler, and the Fenty gloss bomb.
My 3 favorites are the tarte mascara,clinique superbalance foundation and Jane Iredale lipstick