These are a few of my favorite things....

Have you ever just had a product that you LOVE!!! Can't live without!! Fear that it will someday be discontinued. Well....here are a few of the products I feel very strongly towards. Think of these products as my cheats!!! I feel as if I am cheating when I apply makeup, because they make makeup application so much easier.

1.) MAC Lip Erase in the color "dim". This lip balm should be applied to lips before applying lipstick. It actually makes your lips totally nude, so your lipstick shows up exactly as it should on your lips. It is a MUST HAVE for a makeup artist.

2. Smashbox Photo Finish Primer. This is a satin like gel that you put on a clean face. It fills in all your pores and lines on your face. It allows for makeup to have a smooth surface to adhere to. It also keeps your makeup on much longer.

3.) MAC Blot Powder. This powder is the only powder available that is used just to soak up the oil or shine on your face. It actually leaves no "powder appearance" on your face. Therefore, you can use it over and over again, all day long. It will not just keep piling more powder on your face. Thus the name "Blot Powder".

4. MAC Paint Pots. These can serve as mutiple uses. They are intended mainly for the eyes. It goes on creamy and dries within a few minutes. There are several colors. I love the soft ochre as a primer for the eye lid. It's a neutral cream, nude color. Bare study is a shiny color that can be applied just below the eye brow, for a highlight. You can even use as a blush highlighter or a lipstick. Although, it may dry your lips out since it's not intended for lips. But if you are in a jam and all you have is your paint pot, go for it.

5. And last...Model in a Bottle. This is an adhesive spray. You spray it on your face when your makeup is complete. It seals in your makeup to last all day, and even into the evening hours!

Hope you try all of these products, you will LOVE them!!!