Ever since I tried out my first primer, I noticed a difference in the way that my makeup looked and wore it throughout the entire day; I was hooked for life! Fast forward a few years later, I have been on the constant hunt for my perfect primer (or even a combination of primers) that just works magic on my face.

Milk Hydro Grip Primer DUPE! | ULTIMATE Dupe on a Budget

What is a Primer?

Before we get into the best dupe out there (I promise we’ll get there!), let me quickly first tell you about primer in general, what I look for in a primer and my skin. Primer, in general, is a step in my makeup routine that I use daily before I apply my foundation. This step preps my skin, and depending on what you are looking for, can address certain skin concerns and even affect the wearability of your base makeup (foundation, powders, bronzer, blush, etc.).

What I look for in Primers!

When it comes to what I look for in a primer, I look for it to do a few things. I have pretty oily skin, and although it has been getting a little less oily with the “chilly” Florida weather, it still gets oily. Since I have oily skin, my foundation tends to sort of slip off throughout the day and my face gets super shiny. Thus, this has led to many little makeup hacks (click here for the hack!) that help prevent my skin from getting oily.

However, sometimes, I don’t really have the time to really do those few extra steps when I’m getting ready so I look to a primer to really help reduce my oiliness throughout the day, mattify my skin, and really grip onto my base makeup. (Click here to read about THE best mattifying primer I’ve used to date!)

The last thing I look for in a primer is to reduce the appearance of my pores. I have pretty enlarged pores on my cheek area so I look for a primer to really fill that area and also reduce the look of the pores as well. So, as you can tell, primer is a very person-specific type of product. It really depends all on what you are looking for to address with your skin! To sum it all up, in a primer I look for it to really keep my makeup on my face throughout the day, to reduce shine, and to also reduce the appearance of my pores! (Seems like a lot, I know!)

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The Best Maison Francis Baccarat Rouge 540 Dupe

Aside from loving all things beauty, I’m also a bit of a perfume addict. Ok maybe not a bit, more like a lot a bit. Ever since I was a little girl, I was obsessed with perfume not only because of its scents but because of the memories that come associated with it. What exactly do I mean? Let me explain!

Since I love collecting perfumes and trying new ones out, I began to notice that when I smell a certain perfume scent, it immediately takes me back to a particular moment in my life when I was wearing that perfume. As I got older and I began to notice that a certain perfume can really transport me to a specific moment in time. I did a little research and discovered that it’s really a thing: linking memories and emotions to your perfumes. Before we get into the amazing perfume dupe, I’ll quickly explain a little bit of the research that I found on perfume and memories.

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BB Cream vs CC Cream, that is the question on everyone’s mind. BB and CC Creams have been all the rave lately, but what do they really do and what’s the difference between the two? In this post, I’ll be breaking down the A to Z on all things BB and CC Cream and I’ll also be sharing with you my top 2 holy grails for each type! Are you ready? Let’s get into it!

What is BB Cream?

Let’s start with the basics of each product. First, what is a BB Cream? BB in BB Cream commonly stands for “blemish balm”, although it has a few more meanings floating around on the internet. To put it simply, BB Cream is basically a foundation that has added benefits for your skin. When it comes to the benefits, they typically vary from product to product, but they almost always have some kind of SPF protection in them. BB Creams typically also have a lighter coverage, meaning they tend to look more natural on your skin than a full coverage foundation. Additionally, BB Creams can be formulated for different skin types ranging from dry to normal to oily.

Now that I covered some of the basics, one of the questions that I want to hit on is the difference between a tinted moisturizer and a BB Cream since they sound super similar at their core. The difference is super simple: tinted moisturizer doesn’t tend to have all of the yummy benefits for your skin as a BB Cream would. Although both of them are super similar in terms of being lightweight with a lighter coverage to them, I feel as though a BB Cream edges out a tinted moisturizer simply because of the benefits that your skin can get from them.

Given everything that has been going on lately in the world around us, I’ve found myself veering away from typical foundations and reaching for BB Creams. I really like how they provide some coverage yet still look super-natural, are easy to apply, provide skincare benefits while wearing them (along with SPF), and since they’re lighter coverage, I’ve found that they work perfectly when wearing masks since they don’t really come off. After we talk about the world of CC Creams, I’ll share with you the BB Cream that I’ve been totally obsessed with and I haven’t been able to put down lately!

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CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser

When it comes to skincare, although I have my favorite products, I’m always on the hunt for more. Not only am I on the hunt for more skincare, but I’m always looking for something different, unique, and most important of all: effective!

If you guys couldn’t tell by now from my previous posts, I’m a huge believer in all things drugstore. I believe that great products that perform like magic can be bought at an affordable price and don’t have to put a huge dent in your pocket. Of course, luxury products are always nice, but they’re not fun to re-purchase once you found a die-hard favorite.

I started doing a ton of research online on the many different skincare Neutrogena, Aveeno, Olay, you name it! After a ton of research, it was my boyfriend that gave me the idea to look up the brand CeraVe. Even though I always heard about the brand, I never really looked into their products for literally no particular reason at all. And so, after reading up on the brand, I finally found what I was looking for and what was missing in my life.

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If you’re a follower of all things makeup and beauty, then chances are, you’ve heard about Rare Beauty. In case you haven’t heard, let me fill you in! Rare Beauty is a makeup brand that was launched in 2019 by none other than Selena Gomez. Makeup fans and Selena fans alike were so excited to see what she was launching and when Selena first previewed her beauty brand, the internet went crazy!

Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez

Rare Beauty launched a whole collection and made a huge splash in the makeup community. Products that they launched included foundations, lipsticks, lip balms, concealers, blushes, eyeliner, a primer, a setting spray, a blotting kit, highlighters, brushes, and a beauty sponge. Along with the products, Rare Beauty announced that they will start a Rare Impact Fund, which aims to raise $100 million over the next 10 years toward mental health. So, not only did Selena Gomez launch a full range beauty brand, but she is also giving back and making an impact on our society which I think is pretty great.

When I first saw the products and the full line that was released by Rare Beauty, I was immediately captivated. Although there has been an increasing amount of celebrities jumping into the beauty space, Selena’s brand felt like a breath of fresh air that caught my attention. What first caught my eye, in particular, was the overall appearance and the aesthetic of the brand. I love all things light pink, nude, and neutral, and I felt like this brand just looked so clean.

Additionally, I really loved the packaging of the products because it was so innovative and unlike anything I own. All of the packaging is in bottles that have a circle on top of the cap. Not only does the circle on the top of the cap look very nice and modern, but it is also intended to help those with arthritis to open the products easier. Thus, making the packaging unique, functional, and cute, but also meaningful.

When the products began to arrive in the hands of all of my favorite Youtubers, I couldn’t wait to see if the products were worth giving a shot. After watching many reviews, I noticed that everyone that tried the products loved them! Everyone really enjoyed the formulas, the packaging, the vibe, and were pleasantly surprised with how the products performed. From the videos, I noticed that the brand was aiming for products that appear natural on the skin and are simple to apply. Lately, I feel like the “no makeup makeup” look has been on the rise and this brand really is perfect for that.

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Makeup Quiz: FREE Personalized Makeup Guides

Just a few years ago, I was sitting, staring into a mirror at my grandmother’s house, with a foundation brush in my right hand. Unbeknownst to me, this was the moment I fell in love with makeup. For full transparency, I did not know what a “foundation brush” was, nor did I know what I was doing; neither did my grandma, but did we have fun! All I knew at that moment was that something so simple, a brush (which I was convinced was meant for painting art galleries and clown makeup) could bring such a smile to my face.

In the beginning, I was a hot mess! Whatever powder, lipstick, or cream my grandma had in her collection, I grabbed. The sky was the limit; three blushes, two eyeshadows, and lipstick from dimple to dimple (why not!). In time, and after several conversations of me wasting all of my grandma’s makeup, I started to learn the process and the correct way of applying each and every layer.

During this time, it hit me; if only there was a resource, a makeup quiz or makeup guide, that could not only show me the steps of applying makeup but recommended products to start off with. Keep in mind, I know the answer nowadays is TikTok or YouTube, but during 2006, all we had was trial and error. I learned a lot since 2006 and that same thought I had over 17 years ago hit me; are there any makeup quizzes or guides to help others going through what I went through so long ago? The answer was no!

Being the “tech-savvy queen” that I am (NOT), I grabbed my husband and simply said, “Makeup quiz, now!” I will be honest, the word “now” ended up being 2 months, but I am proud to say, the quiz was completed. It had to be perfect; typical Simply Beauty Blog style! Every product, every step, for every skin type and occasion – this makeup quiz could not have been put together any better!

Down below, you will find my first Makeup Quiz! Answer the questions to the best of your ability and your skin type will be matched to a personalized makeup guide. How crazy is that?!

Makeup Quiz | How Is This Different Than the Rest?

The Simply Beauty Blog makeup quiz helps match personalized recommendations for your skin types! Through a series of questions, the makeup quiz gets to understand what skin type you have to showcase the correct guide that fits your very needs. Not only does this makeup quiz take into account your particular skin type, but I have laid out a step-by-step makeup guide on what products you should definitely use, when, and in what order. Usually, other makeup quizzes, simply help with shade matching a particular product or helping to choose one product out of a product line; here on this makeup quiz, I put in the work to give you the entire spectrum!

Back in 2006, this is EXACTLY what I needed… help! So many products to choose from for so many occasions, not even understanding how they work / affect my skin type. Trust me, back then, my skin was very confused, just like I was, because the sheer amount of products being put on it was iconically high! I could definitely continue on how this makeup quiz is going to bring a level of personalized makeup guides to you, that rivals the all the options out there, but I want you to see it for yourself. Please click on the button below and get ready to look fabulous!

Just to let you know, there are two versions: Glam and Natural makeup. If you fill out the quiz twice, changing your first answer choice, you can receive two guides for either situation

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