Cassie DeNisco

Makeup Essentials I’m Loving!

September 22, 2022

This months bonus post is dedicated to the makeup essentials I’m loving! As we transition into the colder months, I still want to be as glowy as possible and these products are seriously going to help! I love a light makeup look but always need a little coverage to hide some blemishes.

These are some great products that will do just that! This was my go to makeup routine this summer and I’m going to stick with it as we head into the fall too! As always these are affiliate links but there’s no pressure to purchase!

Niacinamide Drops by Glow Recipe- Shop Here

These glow drops are seriously a must have to prep your skin. I use these after I moisturize and let this get a little tacky. This works as like a primer and locks in my tinted moisturizer but adds so much glow. This seriously is such a great product on its own but is that much more amazing to pair before you put on your foundation.

Rare Beauty Tinted Moisturizer- Shop Here

I fell in love with this tinted moisturizer over the summer and this is going to be a re-purchase for me. It’s super light coverage because it’s a tinted moisturizer but buildable. I swear this paired with the glow drops above is seriously the best combo.

Charlotte Tilbury Contour Wand- Shop Here

I finally got my hands on this contour wand and I am so glad I did. This is like the easiest contour to use because you can just dot it on. It’s so blend-able that I can just go in with my beauty blender and it seriously does the job. If you see this in stock, don’t hesitate to get it because it’s seriously as good as everyone says it is!

Charlotte Tilbury Blush Wand- Shop Here

This is just as good as the contour. I have the blush coral color and I seriously love it. The formula is just as blend-able as the contour so it looks so natural on the skin. The color also complimented me so well when I had a tan but it’s still as pretty as I get paler.

These makeup essentials have instantly become my go to must haves! I can’t live without them because the combo on my skin that they create is unreal. A light, natural and glowy finish is always my goal and these products seriously do just that!

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My Favorite Glowy Face Makeup Products

July 23, 2021

We all are after that summer glow and today I am sharing some of my favorite products to achieve it. These glowly makeup products are my go to for summer when I want some coverage and a nice glow. If you know me, I rarely wear heavy makeup but the way this brand makes my skin look is like no other!

Step 1: Skin Care

The most important step is skin care because it will really enhance your glowy makeup products. I recently shared my skin care routine here, so be sure to check that out to find out how I prep my skin for products.

Step 2: Foundation

I almost never use a makeup primer so if that is important to you, definitely add that before you jump into this step. My go to foundation lately has been the Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation. This is honestly the perfect coverage for me. It is definitely buildable so you can start out light and then go as heavy as you need. I love how this makes my skin look. It is even and has a nice, subtle glow.

Step 3: Concealer

I don’t go far without my Maybelline Instant Age Rewind concealer. This literally has been my go to for years and I just don’t think I would stop. It conceals and brightens to give you the most flawless look. I even wear just this sometimes when I’m going for that no makeup, makeup look.

Step 4: Bronzer

I’m a huge Hula Bronzer girl. I feel like bronzer can sometimes be tough because some bronzers have an ash tone and others are a bit warmer. For me, this is the perfect shade for summer and even year round. I also like a powder bronzer because I feel like it’s lighter on my skin and doesn’t sweat off!

Step 5: Highlighter

Run don’t walk to get this Rare Beauty Liquid Highlighter. I have mine in the color enlighten and omg it is amazing. This gives me the most perfect glow wherever I put it. I love this product because you can put a little or a lot, it is buildable and gives you room to get the glow you want. This product is the key to my summer glowy makeup look.

Step 6: Blush

This is another one from Rare Beauty. Their soft pinch liquid blush made me like blush. I have it in the color joy and am seriously obsessed. I was one to just skip over blush but this changed my life and my glowy makeup routine. This product is everything and more for me. I love how it pairs so well on the check with my highlight and bronzer.

Obviously I do sometimes go in with a lip gloss and use my bronzer in my eye creases for color. I like to keep it very minimal in the summer because sometimes I just can’t handle things on my face.

Hopefully you got some summer glowy makeup products inspo from this post and want to try out some new products! I am always interested in hearing some product recommendations so leave some for me in the comments below!

Holiday Gift Guide: Beauty

December 11, 2020

Some of my favorite things to ask for around the holiday’s are beauty gifts. They’re often something we won’t always splurge on ourselves but are great to receive as gifts. I’ve complied here my list of products I’m loving and would love to receive as gifts this season. This holiday beauty gift guide is your go to in finding the perfect gift for the beauty lover in your life!

Truly Beauty Gift Set

I’ve see this brand and these products all over TikTok lately so I was definitely intrigued. They claim to help with firming and tightening certain areas on your body. I’ve only been using them for about 2 weeks so I can’t yet say they work, however they smell amazing!! I picked up this gift set from Ulta but unfortunately its sold out already. They have a similar set on the Truly website for $47.60 and I think its totally worth it to give these products a try. Gift sets are the best to be introduced to new products or get products you love at a great price!

Tatcha Dewy Skin Moisturizer

This moisturizer is life changing if you have really dry skin in the winter. The price tag is steep at $68 but I definitely think it’s worth it. I love how glowy my skin looks after applying and it really helps to hydrate the dry, cracked skin I often get on my face as the winter months approach. This is an awesome gift for the beauty junkie who likes luxury products but might not be willing to purchase them their self!

Olaplex Shampoo & Conditioner

Hands down my favorite thing to ask for or receive around the holiday season is Olaplex. This combo is my go to shampoo and conditioner that actually works for your hair. These work to rebuild the bonds of your hair and strengthen them. Their are so many great gift sets out right now that make these affordable and you get to try them out before committing to the full product. I linked one above for $60 that has the mini shampoo, conditioner, oil and mask.

Rare Beauty

One thing I love to give or ask for are lipsticks, highlighters, or blushes. Often they’re easy to purchase since they don’t need to be color matched the way a foundation or concealer needs to. I have been loving the Rare Beauty line by Selena Gomez. I plan on giving some goodies to friends and family for Christmas. All of these products have great messages in their names and the line is awesome. If you know that the person you’re buying for has a signature product or color, getting them it is a great reminder you pay attention to the little things.

Glam Glow Face Masks

My go to brand of face masks is Glam Glow, so I included them in this beauty gift guide. Face masks are great to give or receive because everyone can use a good face mask. They’re great for self care nights and generally help your skin at least a little. This is the Super Mud Mask and is great for pore refining. You can also use it as a spot treatment on acne.

I love beauty gift guides because they really help when you might be stuck on a present idea. I hope my beauty gift guide helped you and gave you some great ideas for all the people on your list this year. This is the first of my 2020 holiday gift guide series so I hope you enjoy and check back next week for another one!

Let me know in the comments below your favorites from this beauty gift guide or what products you plan on giving or receiving this Christmas!

Check out my gift guide for her and him from last year here!

My Summer Makeup Routine

July 31, 2020

I cannot believe that we are halfway through the summer already! I thought it would be a lot of fun to share with you my summer makeup routine that’s light coverage and so easy. This summer makeup routine is my go to look when the weather gets hot!

Let me know in the comments below any summer makeup products or tips that you love and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any new content from me! Check out my last post here.

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Fall Foundations I Can’t Live Without

October 20, 2019

Something I rarely talk about here on the blog is makeup. I definitely don’t wear it that often but I find myself in the winter putting it on more often. I self-tan a lot over the winter and I also just feel like no matter what you do, your skin is just duller in the winter. Although I am wearing foundation, I make sure it’s still clean and not too heavy. There is literally nothing I hate more then a thick and cakey foundation that you’ll wear on your skin all day. Most of my favorite foundations are actually CC creams or tinted moisturizers because they provide coverage but they’re not too heavy. Choosing your fall foundations might be hard but it’s so important to set your skin up for success in the winter.

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It Cosmetics CC Cream

This seriously is my go to winter foundation. It helps to keep my skin moisturized in the winter months and gives me some coverage to help with the dullness in my skin. Buyers beware though, the shade range is very little. I wear Light but honestly it only looks great when I’m self tanned. I like to apply this with a beauty blender because I feel like it helps to blend it out much easier.

Tarte Amazonian Clay

Don’t be afraid of this foundations because it may look like full coverage. I find that if I use a little bit, it not only covers but its also not cakey at all. This foundation is seriously one of my favorites of all time because it’s create in the summer and winter. It’s super moisturizing for those winter months which is something that I really like to have. If I’m using it in the summer, I just apply extra setting powder and I know I’m good for the day. Highly suggest trying this one out and this has a much wider shade range. I also like to apply this with a beauty blender.

Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue

Bare Minerals is definitely stepping up their game and coming into modern times. I used to use Bare when I was in middle school and needed something for my sensitive skin. Now I like Bare minerals because of how light coverage this foundation is. I really think that this is merely a tinted moisturizer but it is so great. It’s not heavy on my skin at all and it feels like its barely there. This product is also awesome because it comes in a gel formula and also a face stick. Seriously an amazing product and definitely a go to for a fall foundations.

As you can tell, my reoccuring theme is that I do not like heavy coverage foundations. If I’m going to wear makeup, I want something that’s barely there and these are definitely my top three. Fall foundations are so important because as the air gets cooler, your skin starts to need more moisture. By choosing a lighter, more moisturizing fall foundation, you’re sure to keep your skin happy and healthy all winter long!

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