DIY [Beauty Balm]

Did you know that I hate wearing full coverage? With an insane passion. I can't stand the way a filmy layer of makeup is over my face. Which is why my favorite makeup multi-task is a homemade BB cream.

I loved the idea of the BB cream and all the benefits companies praised them for having, but I just couldn't find a BB for me.

So I made one.

 I already had all the ingredients in my makeup bag, and it just seemed inevitable that I would love my own creation instead of the store bought kinds.

The biggest pitfall of pre-made BB's is that you have to try and find the right shade for your skin. Also you don't know what kind of "primer" they used and the moisturizer might not be right for your skin.

Luckily all those problems are solved right in your own makeup bag because, more than likely, you already have a favorite all-over primer, liquid foundation and moisturizer.

 Start with a small dollop of moisturizer, St. Ives Collagen Elastin is seriously my favorite… it does its thing without being heavy or sticky and absorbs quickly into your skin. This one is hard to find at actual stores so I suggest nabbing it online.

Add a pea sized amount of primer. (Monistat Chafing Relief Powder-Gel -- I got mine at CVS for 8$, don't pay 18$ for it!) I know this does't look like primer but it is because it is 100% of the same ingredient  (Dimethicone) that is in so many primers for at least half the cost, and it doesn't contain any additional colors or fragrances. (Compare to Smashbox or Bare Minerals)

And then add a drop or two of your favorite liquid foundation (More or less based on the kind of coverage you want). I love Benefit's Hello Flawless because it has nice yellow undertones that so many other brands are missing (Yellow instead of pink for us Hapa's / Asians)

  Mix it all together and apply like you would with a tinted moisturizer or store bought BB. 

Voila! Perfect skin without wasting money on something you might hate!

What are your favorite beauty multitaskers? 

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Sio