I am not what anyone would call a “makeup person”. I legit don’t even know how to blow dry my own hair and would never in this lifetime be able to do a cat eye on myself. I didn’t even start wearing makeup until I was in my late 20’s so I am way behind the curve on this one. I have found some products that I think make my life a bit easier and from time to time I’ll share with you. Here’s a batch I’ve got on repeat currently.

• Before we get started on my list, if you’re loving the makeup bag in my photo, it’s only $9 on the shop section of my blog. I’ve got several cute ones on there at the same price and if you throw a couple products in there, it makes a great gift.

• Purlisse Tinted Sunscreen – this is such a no brainer, I love that it protects my face and gives me some coverage. Nobody wants to see all this blotchiness and this is just light and perfect when I’m running around or out for a walk and don’t want to be THAT full coverage bitch. You know the one, out hiking or in the gym with full makeup. Girl, no. It’s SPF 30 and I use “Light” because I am basically transparent. $35

• Sisley Black Rose Skin Infusion Cream– This shit is pricey af but it lasts a long time, you don’t need much and I don’t use it every single day. Even if I am being the laziest girl at night and don’t feel like doing my whole routine, this saves me. I also bring it when I travel instead of toting a huge bag of all my skincare products. I have to thank Jeffree Star for turning me on to this little tub of unicorn magic. $195

• L’Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara– this is the most amazing mascara and super affordable. Be aware that if it’s old, it starts clumping. So they aren’t joking with the whole “replace it every few months” thing. Nobody wants spider lashes. Well, I don’t know maybe that’s the look you’re going for? If so, I’ve got some old mascara you can have. $7.50

• Buxom Full-On Lipstick– This is on the pricier end of things too (for a lipstick) but will totally last through a whole dinner party without reapplying or drying your lips out. Plus it won’t bleed and give you old lady lips like many others. I’m not as big a fan of their glosses, but this lipstick is everything. I looked for this recently on the Buxom site and couldn’t find it and Ulta’s website says limited stock so they may be discontinuing it. Commence ugly crying. $20

• Dr. Pepper Bonne Bell Lip Smackers– I know, I know, I am not a twelve year old. But FOR REALS- this cute little lip balm stick hydrates, tastes good, smells good, and has the PERFECT hit of color. Want to look like the most super low maintenance, most woke-up-like-this bish? Whip out one of these babies and poof, you look fly as hell, but everybody will think you’re so easy going and “real”! They’re so cheap I keep on in each purse. Girl, you’re welcome. $2.50