About a year ago, my commute to work drastically increased. I quickly realized that if I wanted to keep my morning routine intact (prayer, coffee, writing), something was going to have to give. 

After analyzing how I spent my time after waking up, I determined that cutting my makeup routine in half was the best path forward. 

I used to be (read: in college and early post-grad years) someone who tended to my eyeshadow, eyeliner, and full foundation almost every time I put makeup on. Looking back, I’m like, how?!?! I guess it was just my routine and what I was used to giving my time to. But I didn’t feel complete unless I had a full face of makeup on.

As I’ve cut back in an effort to save time, I’ve noticed a couple things. It’s amazing what can come from one small shift, but it’s truly been a huge blessing and given me so much time back to focus on the things that matter most. 

I feel so much lighter.

Both in what’s on my face and also in my spirit. I feel easy, breezy and go with the flow. The saying “less is more” has certainly rung true. Especially in the thick of a Texas summer, having less substance on my skin makes sweating *ever-so-slightly* more tolerable.

I feel more confident.

Showing up with this simplified makeup routine has made me feel both stylish and more confident in my own skin. And that’s what we’re all after, right? I’ve noticed that wearing slightly less makeup on the daily has freed me up from caring so much about what other people think of me. And I just feel good. Natural beauty for the win.

Practically, this tinted moisturizer has made this shift possible. 

I will talk about Crunchi’s SPF Tinted Moisturizer until I’m blue in the face, ha! It goes on effortlessly and gives the perfect combo of coverage + color. It’s not fussy. It’s not full of chemicals (the real reason I tried it in the first place). And it makes me feel put together, light, and chic. Plus it has SPF in it. Win, win, win. I’m not seeing many L’s. 😉

What’s your daily makeup routine like? What are your can’t-miss products? Comment and let me know so I can learn and try them out! xo

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P.S. What’s In My Makeup Bag Lately and What Kind of Packer Are You?

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