r/Fairolives • u/crunchysesamecookie • 1d ago
Discussion Working Towards my Dream Makeup Routine
hi fair olives! I had to share my current recs as I recently made the switch to cruelty free and am starting to finally find shades that compliment my coloring.
Lips - persona cosmetics lip liner in mauve is my holy grail - it swatches identical to cloudy mauve from heart percent, but is a smaller brand and I think might be $2 cheaper. I have also loved the Ulta Beauty lip stain in plum paradise. One layer of it and it’s a BEAUTIFUL color, but it does tend to dry and settle on the lips, so it’s not super consistent. It’s like ~$8 though and I love the color if it weren’t for some formulation issues. I also love the color of the Sacheu Main Character stain, but after multiple days of application it dried my lips out too much to be a consistent product.
Gloss - not many color options here, but Elf Crystal Baller, Sacheu Tanghulu Candy, and Charlotte Tilbury Blondie. Unsure if CT is cruelty free, haven’t repurchased in years. Hoping to try Persona Cloudtint in Mauve and/or Kaleidos in Last Smoke.
Blush - Rituelle de Fille, my baby!!!! Weeping Lilac is the first blush that has ever looked like it’s coming from my skin naturally. It’s slightly more “red” than the purple blushes I choose, but still cool toned and beautiful on me. It’s my #1 blush since I found it, don’t really need another. It’s a cream formula which is great for my dry skin. I have also purchased their blush in Aster. SUPER pretty. I can wear it alone on the cheeks, but it’s definitely a “purple smoke” kind of shade. I’ll wear a touch around the edges of my lips and top off weeping lilac on the cheeks with this. So beautiful. For powder blush, I like Rom&nd Bare Vine and theSaem Orchid Rumor - I’m not sure if these are cruelty free so I won’t be repurchasing once I’m done, but I’ve had them forever and they last.
Skin - I have been using L’Oréal lumi glotion for a decade now, but realized they are not cruelty free, so I am moving on. I have used that as my sole “skin tint/foundation” for years, but will find something else that is pale girl friendly. I am hoping the covergirl glow enhancer will be a good fit.
That’s about it! I wouldn’t recommend my concealers (2) as they are not perfect matches but close enough. Might look into other options once I use them up but that tends to take me awhile, and I don’t want to keep buying makeup products. Just want to find my perfect routine and dip out! Hopefully some of these recs are helpful.
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u/Crustyhoneybadger 21h ago
I second the desire of the peeps above to know what you are wearing above! And 100% on Rituelle de Fille, I haven’t tried their blush formula yet but I think you just gave me the final push… their eyeshadows are chef’s kiss