15 Feb 2010 14 Comments
It’s all Routine
I have a routine when it comes to putting on my makeup. It’s almost automatic in terms of how I do it. First, I moisturize and then apply my foundation. I then work my way down my face starting from my eyes. The ‘finale’ is the lipstick and gloss.
I don’t usually stray from this routine at all. I only got to thinking about it because yesterday, I applied blush before my eye makeup. I felt out of sorts when I did that and didn’t feel the groove afterwards. Never mess with a good routine right?
And in terms of deciding on a look, 
I tend to choose my colours for the day ahead of time. I base it on what I think I’ll be wearing — and I grab all the products I need before getting started. There was a time when I would just start picking out products randomly and seeing what I come up with. Some days I do that still but with limited time in the morning, I’ve become a plan-ahead person. Boring? Maybe. But it’s working for me so I think I’ll stick to it.
I tend to choose my colours for the day ahead of time. I base it on what I think I’ll be wearing — and I grab all the products I need before getting started. There was a time when I would just start picking out products randomly and seeing what I come up with. Some days I do that still but with limited time in the morning, I’ve become a plan-ahead person. Boring? Maybe. But it’s working for me so I think I’ll stick to it.How about you? Do you have a routine when it comes to makeup application? Do you plan out your looks ahead of time or go with the flow?
That’s my Monday rambling. How was your weekend? I had a fantastic time — Valentine’s dinner with the Husband on Friday night, and hung out with the family the rest of the long weekend including visits to the Butterfly Conservatory in Niagara Falls, and then the Royal Ontario Museum.
Feb 15, 2010 @ 22:30:03
I always do things in the same order – eyes, then base, then blush then lips. and I've heard all kinds of different approaches – start with mascara because that's all you might need, start with browbone highlight and work down the eye, concealer before foundation, concealer after foundation. I used to pick out my weekday colors at the start of the week, now I pick from my neutrals palette I've set up. On weekends, it's anything goes!
Feb 15, 2010 @ 23:14:15
Ooh, I never really pay attention when I do my makeup. I think I just grab for whatever product is closest to my hand! You look gorgeous in that picture by the way mama!
Feb 15, 2010 @ 23:41:04
I have the same routine as you, minus wearing foundation, but if I decide to put something on my lips it is not done until I'm about to head out of the house
Feb 15, 2010 @ 23:45:39
Since Ive only really been doing full face makeup, its taken some time to get my routine packed down. I used to be a mascara and eyeliner kinda gal. But my routine is very similar to yours, I skip the moisturizing part in warmer months. Once in awhile, I will switch up the order but that usually only happens when I forgot something, I often do my eyeshadow, forgetting mascara. so I have to back. Thanks for the post!
Feb 16, 2010 @ 00:35:55
I have the same routine!
Recently I apply my eye makeup before foundation though.
Feb 16, 2010 @ 05:04:12
Sounds like we have the same routine! I did apply blush yesterday first as well (before eye make-up), but I think I kind of liked it!
Glad you had a great weekend!
xoxo
Feb 16, 2010 @ 06:20:42
I do exactly what you do in order! I also plan ahead too. I have a lot of choices I can choose from and if I decide to choose something random in the morning, it would take me AGES. Hehe. X
Feb 16, 2010 @ 10:01:55
sometimes i try to plan ahead, but when rushing through the morning, i just use whatever lucky dipped (most times). sometimes the color of my makeup does not match what i wear but i don't really care.
Feb 16, 2010 @ 10:21:22
I don't have a routine, it depends on my mood and the time I have left to put on make up
Feb 16, 2010 @ 10:45:04
I'm gonna try mixing it up this morning. Maybe I'll put my lips on before my eyes. I have a feeling that I'll either like the "spontaneity" or I'll end up putting my shoes on the wrong feet, haha.
Feb 16, 2010 @ 12:58:02
yup unconsciously even I have a routine if I think about it. I do my face and cheeks first and leave the eyes for the last as I tend to spend more time on them
Feb 16, 2010 @ 15:36:25
our routines area basically the same! sometimes if i see a look i like on here or youtube I will plan to wear that the next day, it happens all the time!
however, there are some days when i open my eyeshadow palettes and just pick colors at random!
Feb 16, 2010 @ 18:26:25
I have the exact same routine!
I totally understand what you mean when you say there's a "groove" haha
Feb 16, 2010 @ 20:15:59
Yes, I need to stick to a routine, otherwise I just zone out and waste a lot of time sitting there trying to decide the next step. Kinda silly, but there's a set place for every piece of makeup I use.