Dear ladies- I need your inputs. I am an olive skinned woman and do not know how to use make up. I am looking for some really good make up products that are easy to use and take little effort/mental energy. I don’t like the makeup look but need light makeup to hide dark circles and uneven skin. Lately, I have used some Korean face washes and creams and they have worked wonderfully. Pls let me know if you have come across a makeup brand that’s easy.

Something that changed my routine for the best - getting professional input! The girl I go to get my hair colored is also a makeup artist and she did a mini session for me, showing me what shades worked best and where to place what product. Made such a difference!
Skin shades are so personal, esp with undertone involved. I highly recommended getting a little personal help, it goes a long way.

My #1 makeup product recommendation is HANDS DOWN the Hourglass concealer - I’ve tried everything and this has made a huge difference. I bring this with me whether I have an event or I’m trying to go more minimal with my makeup - this concealer does it all

Check out a tinted moisturizer or Erborian CC cream. It’s my go to when I want to wear nothing but need a little smoothing out. If you’re dealing with dark circles you can ask a Sephora make up artist for some concealer or color corrector options that are light and easy. I use Bobbi Brown color corrector on my terrible under eye circles and Huda Flawless Filter concealer.

I’m medium with neutral undertones. I love the NARS creamy radiant concealer for spot coverage. I use it 4-5 days a week on minimal spots and it dries up within a couple of months but good coverage and they have a pretty solid shade range.

It also works really well with the khiel’s avocado eye cream as the base. I use the cream wherever I’m planning on using the concealer (gives it a more natural finish).

Optionally, I top it off with a pressed powder (so it doesn’t wipe off as easily).

I found out that if you use multiple products, the formulas have to match

Revlon color stay concealer in the 05 shade is great, very golden

For something higher end, YSL touch eclat in shade peach

Armani LSF is phenomenal

That said, not sure you want to spend this much, some of these are more special occasion products for me

Pixi’s H2O Skin Tint is pretty sheer and easy to use. Also very affordable!

Check out Trestique. Their foundation stick is beautiful and easy to blend with your fingers. If you send in a picture, they’ll color match you. I don’t have olive skin, but their whole concept is minimal easy to apply makeup that’s buildable. They also have applicator tools on the end of each stick, so no need for makeup brushes/sponges, etc.

Alternatively, go in to a MAC store and get color matched for free. They’ll recommend a foundation for your skin type and needs. They’ll show you how to apply it in store. Plus you can return whatever you don’t love.

The best advice I have is to book a 1:1 with a makeup artist you admire. Let them know the look you’re trying to master. This way they’ll tell you exactly what to get and how to use them. I did this and it changed my life