Ha ha ha, do you remember the days when caboodles were all the rage, well of course you do. I had the heart, star, square, and circle shaped ones. You could not tell me anything when i had my caboodle, I carried it as a purse and used it to hold my goods. Now a days as big girls our make up cases have grown to take in a look that represents who we are, i now sport 3 sizes in brightly colored thick plastic bags from Bath and Body Works, with butterflies, and two types of flowers. One to hold all my eye make up (the largest by far), one for my face products, and then one for my brushes and tools. I have begun the search for one case to hold them all. The one you see above is the Sephora brand Midnight train case and is priced at $90, something that you do not need if you are not serious about make up, but as you can see it hold literally EVERYTHING that one would need to glam up. Check out others at www. sephora.com, www. maccosmetics.com, www.ulta.com, and www. eyeslipsface.com or take a trip to your local Target, Ross, or marshalls.
Okay before we dive head first into cases, what should you have to put into your case?
1. A facial routine is a must no matter what type skin you have, and by type I mean dry, normal, oily, combination. Your routine should consist of a cleanser, exfoliator, and a moisturizer. I recommend Aveeno Positively Radiant Cleanser and moisturizer to even out and tone skin, Clearasil cleansers and moisturizers for oily, acne prone skin, C.O. Bigelow has a variety of moisturizers, cleansers, exfoliators, and masks for all skin types (My fave products are the brown sugar crystal face polish, and the deluxe moisturizer for most skin types), St. Ives apricot scrub medicated, and Olay moisturizers, Dove pro- age cleansers and moisturizers. Look for moisturizers with SPF in them.
2. A good foundation or tinted moisturizer. One for winter and one for the summer if you are tan prone like I am. I like using a liquid and finishing it with a translucent powder or a liquid to powder combo when I do use foundation. Best picks: MAC studio fix, Maybelline Superstay Silky Foundation.
3. Concealer a good friend to long nights and sudden spots. Choose a color that is slightly lighter than your skin to cover most blemishes. The game gets more complex as you dive deeper, but we will save that for another segment. Best picks: MAC, Maybelline Instant Age Rewind double face perfector.
4. Bronzer/ Blush to highlight all of those places that the sun naturally kisses and to give you the appearance of constant modesty. So many colors out there to choose from, it's best to know what type of look you are going for and try different shades until you find the right one to purchase. Best picks: Sephora brand duo bronzer, MAC
5. EYESHADOW!!! For me this should really be it's own separate blog but here's the condensed version. Day and night colors, neutrals, metallics, colors!!! Too many to list you find what fits you best. Best picks: MAC, Urban Decay, NYX, Make Up Forever, Smashbox.
6. Lip colors and gloss. I am on the search for a really great long lasting lip color. As of right now I am sticking to glosses. Best picks: MAC lipglass, C.O. Bigelow, Sephora brand, Philosophy, Covergirl, Avon, and Mary K
7. Eyeliners. Creams, pencils, liquid, powders. Be bold use color. Best picks: The Body Shop, Maybelline, MAC, Loreal, Sephora.
8. Lipliners. Skinny and jumbo pencils. Not brown unless you are wearing a brown lip color please. Definately not black. Really great under gloss to intensify color or to create color. Best picks: MAC, Sephora,Rimmel, Clinique.
9. Lip exfoliator. Gets that grit off your lips and leaves them silky smooth kissable and ready for color. Best pick: Mary K and C.O. Bigelow.
10. Toolage. Shadow brushes (3-5), crease brush, contour brush, detail brush, blending brush, foundation brush, blush/ bronzer brush, lip brush. Best picks: MAC, Sephora, Sonia Kashuk at Target, E.L.F
11. Fragrance. I like having a fragrance for the seasons, or at least winter and spring then one for everyday. My picks: Japanese Cherry blossom, Black amethyst, Enchanted orchid, Black Currant vanilla- All from bath and body works.
Here's to the best caboodle ever. FYI Bed Bath and Beyond still sells them and they are a less expensive alternative to metal train cases, for about $25.
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