Reddit reviews Automatic Makeup Brush Cleaner, Super-Fast Electric Spinner Cleaner & Dryer with 8 Rubber Collars Tools, Suitable for Most Makeup Brushes

So since y'all are probably gonna want a product list here we go:
Face:
NYX green concealer
NYX dark circle concealer in medium
NYX Pore Filler
NARS Sheer Matte foundation in Sante Fe
Coastal Scents concealer palette
NYX Set It and Don't Fret It powder
NYX blush in Taupe
NYX blush in Terra Cotta
Benefit Girl Meets Pearl highlighter

Eyes:
MAC Soft Ochre Paintpot
NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk
Too Faced Chocolate Bar palette
Random Chinese lashes
Muhhfuckin Clump Crusher

Brows:
Anastasia Dip Brow in Dark Brown
Benefit Speed Brow

Lips:
NYX lip primer
MAC Heroine

Also here's the link to the brushes on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Professional-Synthetic-Kabuki-Foundation-Cosmetic/dp/B00ENU1SP4/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Forgive how prolix this is going to be.

1. Getting your skin ready for makeup is pivotal. This means making sure your skin is hydrated and moisturized. Since you stated you have a good skincare routine, do make sure if you moisturize in the morning to always let it absorb before proceeding to another step.
   
   
2. Do you want light or full coverage?
   The Holy grail drugstore list is where you want to start if you don't want to spend a lot of money. I recommend Revlon Colorstay (for oily/combination for medium coverage. Be careful, they have two formulations. Get the oily one). It's about $13 bucks at Ulta, $10 with their perpetual $3.50 off $10 coupon if you live in the US. I'm fairly light for being Mexican (probably your skin color actually), so I'm sand beige. They also have a cream version. They are matched by their color name, not their color number.
   If you want lighter coverage, try a BB/CC cream or tinted moisturizer. I love Laura Mercier and Lancôme Teinte Idole Ultra 24H for tinted moisturizers. They're light coverage but don't exacerbate dry spots. You can get samples of them at Sephora, and a sale associate can demo products on you. The lighting is different from natural light, so walk outside before you decide a color is right for you... Always try to bring home and try samples before you buy as all returned opened products are trashed. They are around $40-50, however.
   Unfortunately you can't try samples of the Revlon, but you can exchange at ulta if the color isn't right. Be advised that returned opened products are trashed as well, as their is no way to sanitize them.
   
   
3. Primers are always subject of conversation.
   There are several types. Some are water based, others are silicone based. Anything with - cone is usually silicone based. Like water and oil, don't mix foundations with primers that are of opposing base. This means don't use a water based foundation with a silicone based primer. Always read the back of the container to make sure. There are tons of threads on here about primers that are water or silicone based.
   They do a few things. Some, especially silicone ones, fill in pores and fine lines. It has a very interesting texture that some people don't like. Popular examples are Smashbox Photo Finish, Maybelline Baby Skin , NYX Pore Filler , Benefit's The POREfessional, etc. Almost all makeup lines have their own.
   Others, however, are used to even out skin tone. Green is to correct redness, purple is to correct sallow/yellowing.
   Lastly, Primers add a layer between your skin and your foundation. For those of us with oily skin, this prevents the oil from reacting with the foundation, causing it to wear off or run. I recommend smashbox, but Monistat Anti Chafing Gel is a purported dupe for it, though I cannot attest to the veracity those claims personally. Smashbox is pricey but Nordstrom rack sometimes has them for half off. ($18 instead of $30).
   You can read more here, which covers it way better than I ever could.
   
4. For breakouts, you want products that are non comedogenic, which means it doesn't clog pores. Some people react to silicone based products, but that's a matter of trial and error.
   
   
5. Best way to put on makeup is this (at least for me).
   
   

• Morning ablutions aside, always prep your skin by moisturizing and let it sit for 10-20 mins. Use this time to do your hair or get dressed. Failure to let the moisturizer absorb properly can cause setting problems for your foundations later. Then add primer (if you want). Let this sit for 5-10 mins.
  
  
• Then take your foundation and apply it in small sections, starting from the nose and working out to the cheek and then to the chin and forehead. Apply small amounts, and add more in layers if you want to build up coverage. If you have a product that doesn't have a pump, put some on the back of your hand and work from there. NB: Never double dip back into the container, as bacteria from your hands can contaminate the container, which may in turn cause breakouts. If you don't have enough on the back of your hand, wash your hands before applying more on the back. A spoon is also a good tool for cream/crème or mousse products. You can use your fingers, a foundation brush, a kabuki brush, or a stippling brush to apply and blend the makeup. I recommend a stippling brush, personally. You can find them rather inexpensively at Target, Ulta, or Walgreens. I recommend Real Techniques Stippling Brush, as their line is often lauded for quality. Always remember to wash your brushes before using them for the first time, and to wash them regularly (at least once a week) to ensure sanitation and proper coverage. Dirty brushes can mar the application, and often leave deposits of latent bacteria on your skin. Storing them outside of the bathroom will help prevent bacterial build-up, as toilet water tends to aerosol large amounts fecal bacteria over periodic flushes.
  
  
• Optional: Once you have your foundation on, you can buff it out with a damp beauty blender (they have cheaper versions pretty much everywhere if you don't want to spend 30), but you don't have to. From what I understand a damp makeup sponge can create the same effect, but I cannot attest to it.
  
  
• Additonally, consider a setting powder. There are two types to consider, caveats existing for both, however. One is pressed powder ( Rimmel Stay Matte is always recommend here. It's 4 bucks at most places, Ulta and Walmart especially). On the positive side, pressed powder is easy to transport. The con being if applied too thick can cake up. It doesn't wear very well on my skin in my experience, particularly on my oily areas. Reapplication of the powder can cause cakey looking build-up. Second is loose powder. The con is that these don't carry well, as they tend to be messy. Of these there are also two types: Silica and mineral. Silica powder is pure white but doesn't show once it's on. It is very fine, so try not to use a lot. Examples are NYX HD Studio Finishing Powder Translucent Finish on the lower end, and Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder or Laura Mercier Invisible Loose Setting Powder (love love love this powder) on the mid-range end. (She also has a compact version. You apply it with a dry brush very lightly, in a stippling motion. The pro is your face feels like silk, and it doesn't cake up. This powder tends to wear the best, in my experience. The second loose powder is mineral powder. These are usually colored to fit your skin tone, and have a slightly different texture than Silica powder. You can find these in any makeup line, honestly. Some contain talc, and some people are allergic to it, so best avoid these types if you have the chance. As an additional note, powders are very fine and can aggravate sinuses or allergies. I always stick tissue in my nose when applying powder.
  
  
• Finally, consider a finishing spray if you wear it long term. Urban Decay makes some, as well as NYX. This sets your makeup and can either leave a matte or dewy finish. The last two (powder and spray) are no means necessary (the latter less so) but often recommended.
  
  This sounds like a lot of steps, but it will take you no more than 30 when you first start, and after several iterations, maybe 10-15.
  
  However, there are many proponents here on /r/makeupaddiction, as well as on YouTube, of the Wayne Goss method. It involves putting setting powder first before foundation. This method does require a powder, whereas the aforementioned routine does not necessarily call for one. I have no had personal success with it, but there are fellow MUAers that have, so I encourage some experimentation.
  
  As an aside, I bought some brushes already recommended by a user here on /r/makeupaddiction, which can be found on amazon here. The stippling brush is the bomb (do people still use that word?).
  
  In order to find a product and a routine that works for you--as any mua can tell you--it requires lots of trial and error. There are also [websites that can help you match colors] (http://findation.com), but the color matching can be off. It has been rather accurate in my experience, but it is a useful tool to consider when branching out into different brands.
  
  I hope I covered everything. I'm on mobile so the formatting probably sucks balls. Anyway. That's my advice.
  
  Wait... One more.
  
  If you're oily, invest in blotting papers. E.L.F has some for $1. It keeps the oil from building up, thereby preventing it from reacting with your foundation.
  
  I think that's it. Let me know if you have any questions.
  
  EDIT: Formatting, tons of links, and grammar.

Honestly the ones from this stupidly cheap brush set. I reach for them more often that my UD optical blurring or any of my Real Technique brushes. I'm really lazy about washing brushes so I have 2 sets of these haha. They're surprisingly soft, do their job well, & haven't shed on me.

This one also includes eye brushes which are also nice:
http://www.amazon.com/Synthetic-Cosmetics-Foundation-Blending-Eyeliner/dp/B00KOW827M/ref=sr_1_2?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1422667064&sr=1-2

This one's just the foundation brushes:
http://www.amazon.com/Professional-Synthetic-Kabuki-Foundation-Cosmetic/dp/B00ENU1SP4/ref=sr_1_71?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1422666983&sr=1-71

Bamboo buffing brush

or
Complexion buffing brushes!

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