TLDR;
This video is about the makeup essentials the creator brings on vacation, emphasizing holy grail products that perform exceptionally well. She also shares her morning supplement routine, favorite electrolyte drinks, and pure ginsing tea for its health benefits, particularly for skin inflammation and hyperpigmentation.
- Holy grail makeup products for vacation
- Morning supplement routine for skin health
- Benefits of pure ginsing tea and favorite electrolytes
Intro and Morning Routine [0:00]
The creator shares that she will be sharing her non-negotiable makeup products that she brings with her on vacation. She emphasizes that the makeup she's about to share are her holy grails and the best of the best in her opinion, especially given the oversaturated market. She also shares her morning routine, which includes drinking pure gensing tea and taking supplements.
Ginseng Tea and Electrolytes [0:50]
The creator discusses the benefits of drinking pure ginsing tea, which she grew up drinking and believes contributed to her parents' amazing skin. Pure ginsing is known for helping with inflammation in the body, which can trigger issues like hyperpigmentation and melasma. She also shares her favorite electrolyte drink from Ultima, highlighting its zero-calorie, zero-sugar, and zero-carb content, particularly praising the tea refresher variety.
Morning Supplements [3:34]
The creator details her morning supplements, including liposomal glutathione and high-strength vitamin C, which she takes to help fade melasma and reduce skin inflammation. She also takes N-acetyl cysteine to help the glutathione work better, as well as Hyasera for hydrating and moisturizing the skin from the inside out. Additionally, she takes pumpkin seed oil for hair health, Shade Factor as an internal sunscreen, and vitamin D3 plus K to maintain healthy vitamin D levels.
Preparing Makeup for Vacation [7:46]
The creator mentions she has already finished her skincare routine and used her favorite sunscreen. She then transitions to discussing the makeup she plans to bring on her upcoming 10-day vacation. She explains that she doesn't put her makeup in her suitcase in case it gets lost, so she brings a carry-on with all of her essentials.
Foundations and Primers [10:20]
The creator shares that she is bringing two foundations: Naked Sundays Beauty Screen SPF 50 and CL Skin Tint SPF 50. She prefers the Naked Sundays one for its lighter coverage and natural look, but uses the CL Skin Tint when her melasma is darker due to its fuller coverage. She also discusses her favorite primer, Glow Skin Beauty oil-free tinted face primer with SPF 30, which she uses with the CL foundation to prevent it from looking greasy.
Concealers [15:12]
The creator discusses her favorite concealers, including the CL SPF 50 concealer, which she loves for its full coverage and sunscreen properties. She also mentions the Aven SPF 50 concealer, which she keeps in her purse for touch-ups and extra coverage. She emphasizes the importance of using makeup with sunscreen to help fade spots and protect the skin.
Powders [18:05]
The creator shares her favorite loose powder from Well People, which she has been using for five years. She also mentions her holy grail pressed powder from MAC, their blot powder, which she uses to touch up her face throughout the day and keep in her purse. She emphasizes that the MAC powder is sheer and lightweight, preventing a cakey look.
Eyeshadow Primer and Eyeshadows [19:56]
The creator shares her favorite eyeshadow primer from Makeup by Mario, which she uses to help her eyeshadows last longer and prevent creasing. For eyeshadow, she is only bringing her Z palette with shades from Fit Glow Beauty and Natasha Denona. She highlights a specific shade from the Natasha Denona I Need a Nude palette, which she uses daily and can transform any eyeshadow look for the evening.
Eyeshadow Brushes and Application [21:57]
The creator discusses her favorite eyeshadow brushes from the Shoto collection, praising their unique layered design that allows for easy and flawless blending. She also mentions her other favorite eyeshadow brush from BK Beauty, which she uses as eyeliner. She demonstrates how she applies her eyeshadow, creating a daytime look with dimension and definition.
Brow Products and Eye Lift Serum [26:22]
The creator shares that she is bringing two brow glues: one from Benefit and one from NYX. She also mentions her all-time favorite brow pencil from Kosas, their Brow Pop Nano in shade Black Brown. Additionally, she discusses her favorite coffee eye lift serum, which she uses before applying concealer to improve its look.
Blush [28:06]
The creator shares her favorite blushes, including two from CL in the shades Bahadi and Gazelle, which are all mineral SPF 50. She also mentions a powder blush from CL in the shade Chill and a blush topper from SE. She emphasizes the importance of using blush with sunscreen for extra sun protection on the cheeks.
Highlighters and Liquid Eyeliner [31:41]
The creator discusses her favorite highlighters, including the CL in the shade Piper, which is an all-mineral SPF 50, and a Gucci highlighter. She also mentions her favorite liquid eyeliner from Maybelline, their Hyper Easy in brown, which she uses for creating a thin or thick line that stays put.
Mascara [33:50]
The creator shares that she is bringing three mascaras: one from Dibs with a brown tubing primer and black mascara, Lancome Curl Goddess mascara, and Lancome Brown Lash Idole. She also mentions her favorite lash growth serum from Dermalct, which she uses to help her lashes grow longer.
Concealers for Day and Night [36:39]
The creator discusses her concealers for day and night, including the Color Science three-in-one total eye, Kosis concealer for daytime, and Hourglass concealer for nighttime. She also mentions an inexpensive concealer brush from Amazon and demonstrates how to properly apply the Hourglass concealer for the best results.
Finishing Touches: Setting and Bronzer [38:42]
The creator shares her technique for setting her concealer and blush using a Refer brush and SE blush topper. She also mentions another concealer from NARS for spot concealing. She then discusses her favorite bronzer from Dior, praising its airbrushed finish and ease of application.
Lip Products [41:50]
The creator shares her favorite lip products, starting with the Wet N Wild lip liner in the shade Nude Tights, which she considers better than any high-end lip liner. She also mentions the Summer Fridays lip stain in Mocha and the Huda Beauty lip stain in Baby Pink. She finishes with her all-time favorite lip plumper from Revision Skincare and a sunscreen lip gloss from Cali Ray.
Final Touches and Hair [47:43]
The creator shares her final touches, including using the SE blush as a finishing touch and creating a lightweight wing with a BK Beauty brush and eyeshadow. She also mentions her new favorite setting spray from Lys Beauty and a product for covering gray hair from her hairline.
