Look Book | Play It Cool

I did some major decluttering around the house, and I have to say it felt so good. Although I can never fully agree with the Konmari methods, the periodic exercise of tidying up does some good for the soul. I still have a sizable stash but now it's about 65% of what I had before, and I am darn proud of it. Technically, I have less but this has helped me to better realize what I have or what don't have (aha!). As result, I have been having more fun going for different makeup looks using what I already own. For a while, I mindlessly reached for neutral eyes and red lips but now I enjoy airy pastels and shimmer again. This look is about cool dusty pink and purple plus lots of shimmers. 

I usually try to mix cool and warm tones together but in this look, I felt okay wearing cool shades because they are quite muted. This type of look actually requires more time and effort as you need a clean flawless base. 

Here are the items I used:

Nothing is really new here because I stash-shopped for this look. A few things, though:

• The NARS blush Sin (NARS just revamped the whole line discontinuing a bunch of gorgeous shades, btw.) is the most recent addition to my blush collection. I had wanted it for more than a decade but always hesitated thinking it was too similar to Oasis which I already own. Both are beautiful colors but the deep yet clear purple undertone in Sin works better on my complexion. 
• Essence Prince Lash Waterproof Mascara is my new favorite. It does everything - lengthens, volumizes, and holds curls without smudging a bit - yet it is so affordable! 
• Canmake Jewelry Shadow in 03 Baby Rose is good quality (meaning it feels smooth on and the glitter stays put) and nice to use along the lower lash lines. It has two pans of the same color but in slightly different textures. The one with finer shimmer is great to base or blend the harsh edges.

Another overall look:

It's kind of funny because this look is something I used to consider my "everyday look" but not any more. It only makes sense because my face has changed over the years as well as my taste in makeup along with the everchanging trends. I still enjoy wearing makeup and am keen on finding what looks best on me without having to work too much at it. Maybe that's something that hasn't changed, yet.

Thanks for looking! Have you recently decluttered your beauty collection? How does that affect your beauty routines? 

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