Coffee Talk: What’s Your Beauty Essential?

Jan 11, 2013

Coffee Talk: What’s Your Beauty Essential?

Getting ready in the morning can often be a daunting task. Luckily, we all have that one thing that makes us feel (and look) a little more bushy-tailed and bright-eyed. For some, concealer is the must-have. Others feel sleepy without a few coats of their favorite mascara. Or do you forgo everything else and rock a bright bold lip? When it comes to your beauty routine, what’s your all-time favorite?

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Isabella Walker

msenesac

My Oil of Olay moisturizer with spf. If I didn’t have a chance to put that on, I would go crazy!
http://finedestination.tumblr.com/ Hannah

Curling my eyelashes is a must, even if I don’t put on mascara (although I usually do). I have long but not-so-curly eyelashes that make my eyes look heavy and exhausted without some help.
http://rosalovesdc.tumblr.com/ RosaLovesDC

My Estee Lauder BB cream, it’s easy to apply so it’s perfect for my morning routine.
Danielle Danko

Mascara and chapstick!
http://www.facebook.com/drew.martino Drew Martino

The Erase Paste from Benefit is like magic! Especially in the mornings when you need to look awake for work. I also would never be able to live without my Cargo tinted moisturizer. Life. Saver.
http://twitter.com/PPFGirl PennyPincherFashion

Primer is everything! It makes such a huge difference in the way makeup goes on & stays on – couldn’t live without it!!

http://www.pennypincherfashion.com
http://twitter.com/CarleneRD Carlene Thomas RD

For me mascara is a must. Like not even a question. But I also love primer. It just starts things off smoothly.
http://www.facebook.com/beccalise.deveaux ‘Becca’lise Deveaux

I need at LEAST foundation and strong brows…they set off my pixie cut so nicely!
Holly

if i’m not going to look like i just woke up, i’ll AT LEAST need under-eye concealer and a quick swipe with my L’Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes mascara. it’s also nice to be able to curl my lashes and apply a little lower-lash liner!
Chloe Moon

Revlon color stay eyeliner pencil…I have like 10 at all times stocked up in my place… =)
Melisa Nicole

I agree. Curled eyelashes, preferable with mascara, just wakes my look up and makes me feel ready to go.
http://twitter.com/maxwelllauren Lauren Maxwell

Arcona moisturizer. And any lip product, even a tinted lip balm.
Lindsay Simone

Head & Shoulders shampoo… but NOT for my hair. For my face. And my back. Talk about “acne-be-gone-in-less-than-one-week.” Amaze to the balls. Or really, amaze to the bacne.

http://www.thelifemuse.com/9/post/2013/01/a-dollop-a-day-keeps-the-dermatologist-away.html
http://www.rufflesandramblings.com/ Alison Daughters

Dior Blackout Mascara, and a little moisturizer are a must!
http://beautifullifeandstyle.com/ Erika G

just one?! Smiths Strawberry Lip Balm is my go to beauty essential. I seriously have at least 3 at all times- one for home, one for work and one rattling around in my purse. I can’t STAND chapped lips and this one also has a nice light shine and tint. It also helps to wake up my eyes in a pinch.
Kim

Oil of Olay moisturizer with SPF, Chanel eye cream, mascara and Chapstick!
Julia

NARS blush in Orgasm and Clinique “High Impact” mascara are my makeup must-haves!
katie

mascara is the biggest game-changer for me in the morning!
http://answertheunasked.blogspot.com/ JMill

BB cream or tinted moisturizer. And I keep a matte lipstick in my purse for added on-the-go va-voom.
http://profile.yahoo.com/DNWEFT2SVBX5T3NPMROQCT4U2U jennyv

Mascara!!
Whitney

Laura Mercier Illuminating Tinted Mousturizer makes my face glow and is a good two-in-one that offers adequate coverage and makes me look at least half awake! It’s the first thing I put on each day and on days where I do the electrocuted-by-lightning-launch out of bed, it’s the one thing I simply must have.
amanda

it is pretty low brow for me to even admit this out into the world of your many, many readers, but my go to is my in-home concoction. bottle of clean and clear morning glow (oil free), bottle of stila illuminating foundation (40 watts), generous squeeze of clean and clear persa-gel 10 – blend in cosmetic jar – amazingly-light, acne-friendly, full-coverage. good for about six weeks.
lizzie

for those mornings when my “alarm doesn’t go off” (which is all too often), my go-to beauty products (because one is never enough), is my first aid beauty moisturizer, vegan powder foundation, and maybelline gel eyeliner in black
http://profile.yahoo.com/UC4IT3JCEHHGU7SUPBILVASQTI Danielle

covergirl mascara!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=2233374 Jessica J. Kim

My eyebrow pencil. I was an overzealous teen and plucked my once beautiful brows into oblivion so I use a Shiseido gray brow pencil to fill in the gaps. Great brows frame the eyes and really make a difference. ps: for those with dark brows, gray is a great alternative to brown and is less harsh.
Eileen Mulloy

lipstick is my go-to. i wear it when i’m wearing a t-shirt and leggings for a trip to Target and to work every single morning. it’s the finishing touch on any outfit and makes me feel polished and confident.

http://www.leanerbythelake.com
chanelleria

If I don’t have a chance to wash my hair, I have to do some dry shampoo.
http://steelpetalpress.com/ Shayna Norwood

It seems I am not alone when I say eye lash curler + mascara. Also concealer for those bags under my eyes
http://catchtwentyone.blogspot.com/ Ani Danielle

Whenever I’m in a rush, b.b. cream is the first thing I grab
Vari @ Buttercup Ink

Coconut Oil – head to to! The best moisturiser EVER!
http://twitter.com/inaworldofbees Brooke Searcy

Mascara! I feel like it just opens my eyes and makes me look more awake! If I could I would also put concealer and lipstick on!
Meg

Chanel eyeliner in Espresso. Nothing compares to it.
http://twitter.com/sparklemeetspop Emily West

Touch choice between mascara and bb cream!
Kaynoel116

my neutrogena grapefruit exfoliant always wakes me up, and if not, just taking a bath or shower does. i’m a morning person, so it’s not as much of a problem for me. if i’m running late, a mug of caffeinated green tea and honey will have to do <3. and since i don't wear much makeup, i don't have a lot to do except worry about what i NEED – not want, which is what you should do, especially in your fragile morning state
JessicaGamboa

Origins SPF 35 Moisturizer & Lip Remedy. Origins concealer & mascara. Also coffee
http://twitter.com/20sdiaries 20 Something Diaries

A bold lipstick–then it looks like I made a “choice” rather than just sleeping in.
http://twitter.com/staffbens s • c • b

Mascara mascara mascara! Top AND bottom lashes. Forgot it one rushed morning getting to work and felt naked / asleep all day.
instantphoebe

Eyeliner. As long as I have it on, I can leave the house.
http://oatcoutureblog.wordpress.com/ Hayley @ Oat Couture

Oooh if I’m REALLY pressed for time then I would prob just throw on some moisturiser and some Chanel VITALUMIERE AQUA Ultra Light skin perfecting makeup… it’s the shizz!! And although it’s a tad pricey it lasts me MONTHS! Ok, maybe a slick of mascara as well… and if I have more time then a quick dusting of Bobbi Brown’s Shimmer Brick wouldn’t hurt either…
Shirsha Ganguly

Kohl. Just brightens up my eyes like nothing else. I look tired without it.