Top 5 'Old Faithful' beauty products

While beauty trends and products may come and go, there are some that have made a home in our makeup loving hearts because they are virtually fail proof and have never let us down (yet!) Here are my top 5:

Vaseline
This product is amazing because it is very versatile and can be used year round.

1. You can use this as lip protectant during the cold winter months when the air can really take a toll on your skin (particularly your lips). You can also use this in the summer to protect your lips from the sun.
2. This works great as an eye makeup remover because it is very hydrating to the delicate eye area and it gets everything, and I mean EVERYTHING off.
3. You can even use Vaseline as a quick and easy alternative to using an eye shadow. This is especially great in the summer when it’s hot and you might not want to cake on a bunch of makeup. Instead, I suggest putting a dab of Vaseline on your lids to achieve a summer dewy look that is carefree and radiant. Top it off with a strong lip or cheek, and you’re good to go! ($2.09 at CVS.com)

MAC Paint Pot in Painterly
While I have bought other Paint Pot’s from MAC and loved them all, my staple has always been Painterly. I have thought about why this is my go to base, or all over the lid color and I think I’ve finally figured it out. Painterly is a universally flattering color, but it is especially great for my skin tone (NC30 in MAC Studio Fix in case you’re wondering). Painterly is a cream finish which is great for those days when you want a matte look that is very polished, and very chic. It is also great for brightening up the eyes as it covers any redness that you might have after a long night of studying, or ahem…going out with the girls.
($16.50 at maccosmetics.com)
Aussie- 3 Minute Miracle
For someone who has thin to medium hair I have always been very wary of deep conditioners that may get all those tangles out, but leave my hair feeling heavy, greasy, and lifeless. This product does just the opposite! It certainly does get all those tangles out (In 3 minutes, ladies. Can you really beat that?), but also leaves hair feeling soft, voluminous, and smelling great. ($3.06 at amazon.com)
L’Oreal Voluminous Mascara in Carbon Black
L’Oreal is a huge innovator when it comes to making mascaras that are water proof and long wear without compromising the softness and thickness of your natural lashes. What I have found out through countless trials and probably hundreds of dollars spent on mascara is that what most people want is for their lashes to look natural and soft whether you swipe on one coat of mascara or three.  You will find just that when you use this product because it is very buildable without getting clumpy or flakey. ($5.04 at target.com)
Stila #30 double-ended shadow brush
This brush is amazing, and not only because you are getting 2 brushes in one but also because of the quality. This brush was given to me by my mom as a Christmas gift over a year ago and it’s still going strong. As someone who struggled (sometimes still do!) to put on eye shadow correctly, this brush has been a savior! One side is dome shaped and dense for packing on a ton of color without getting fall out on the rest of your face, and the other side is perfect for blending. Next time you find yourself struggling with making a gorgeous cat eye or blending, pick this bad boy up…you’ll wish you had found it sooner! ($32 at stilacosmetics.com)