My Morning Routine

“Morning is an important time of day, because how you spend your morning can often tell you what kind of day you are going to have.” -Lemony Snicket

I try to make the best of my mornings and create a positive and healthy attitude when I get ready so I can make the best of my day. I start off by turning off my alarm clock and check my phone to catch up on last night’s events and make my bed. This helps me slowly wakeup without rushing into getting ready. I then wash my face and put my contacts in. I recommend using a light cleanser to wash your face in the morning to not only help you wake up, but clean off the oils trapped in your face from sleeping and your pillow. The one I currently use is the Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser, which smells great and gives me a good wakeup call, but also cleanses my face. I then figure out what to wear and get started on my hair. And depending on how much time I have, I would either straighten, curl, or leave my hair natural. I don’t like to put heat on my hair everyday so I try to leave my hair natural as much as possible. Once my hair is all done, I get started on my makeup. My makeup routine is about the same everyday. I start off by using a face lotion to moisturize my face and then spray on a makeup setting spray. The one I currently use is the Urban Decay All Nighter makeup setting spray; this setting spray not only keeps your makeup on all day but also gives you a nice dewy look so your foundation doesn’t look cakey. Then I apply my foundation and concealer, and if I’m in a hurry I will only apply concealer to save time. The foundation I’m obsessed with is the Maybelline “Fit Me” foundation, this is great for girls who want a good coverage foundation that can last all day! The concealer I use the Sonia Kushiuk “Hidden Agenda” Concealer palette, this is by far the best concealer I own! This concealer is great at covering up acne and blackheads, plus a little goes a long way. I then set my face with powder and start on eyebrows. Drawing in your eyebrows is crucial for finishing off that structured face look. I like taking a brown powder and fill in sparse areas and then use the Bobby Brown "Gimme Brow" eyebrow gel to keep them in place. Once my brows are done, I apply some mascara (my favorites are the Maybelline “Falsies” and the Covergirl “Clump Crusher”) and head to breakfast. After I finish my meal and watch a couple minutes of Good Morning America, I head off to school and finish off my morning!