During the pre-Covid era, my answer to this question was usually a “yes,” but now that half my face is always covered up with a mask, it’s a different story. About half the time, I typically have at least a little eye makeup on — brow pencil, mascara, and if I’m feeling “ambitious,” eyeliner and concealer.
And if I happen to be wearing base that day, then before I leave to run my errands, I’ll wipe off any makeup on my lips, nose and around my mouth because I will probably break out if I forget and leave the house wearing makeup underneath my mask.
The other half of the time, I’m just wearing my skin care products and sunscreen, which reminds me… My favorite sunscreen, Elta MD UV Clear, is 20% off on Dermstore right now (originally $36 but on sale for $28.80). I ended up getting two bottles for myself, along with a bottle of DHC Deep Cleansing Oil, which is 25% off now (a 6.7-oz. bottle is usually $28 but on sale for $21).
How ’bout you? Do you wear makeup to run errands?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
In my job (as a nurse), I have to wear an N-95 mask. We have to wear it 5 times, before we can get a new mask – so no, I never wear makeup anymore – just mascara. It’s so stinking hot under all our gear, even my eyemakeup comes melting off.
I love your vibrantly hued mask, Karen! Where did you get it from?
Hi Neha,
It’s by a brand called Caraa. They’re the most comfortable, breathable masks that I’ve found! Here’s a review if you want to check it out.
If anything , I wear blush because I’m so pale . Eyes can wait .
Happy thanksgiving ?
Hi, Karen — the DHC oil is so good. I use it too. My daughter works at Costco and told me yesterday they sell a big bottle with a mini travel size for about $20 plus they will be having it on sale fir an additional $3 off. Just thought I’d share.
Awesome, thanks Divina!
A little powder foundation, blush and a brownish eye shadow.
Before Covid I wore makeup depending on where the errand was. For a while I even wore eye makeup with my mask. Now I don’t bother. To be honest I barely leave the house anymore, except to exercise. With all the exercise equipment I’ve accumulated over the past few months I may not even need to leave the house to get exercise. Now that cases of Covid are rising again, I try not to go anywhere unless I absolutely have to.
Just a little – eyeliner for sure and maybe concealer and brow mascara, depending on the day. What eyeshadow are you wear, Karen dahling – it’s so pretty!
Thank you, Sharon! It’s MAC Powder Kiss Eyeshadow in Devoted to Chili. Here’s a closer look if you’re interested!
Both pre and during COVID, I often wear makeup for errands, but I don’t *have* to, I just like to have brows, mascara, and some liner.
Hecks yeah, I do! I don’t wear lipstick outside the house these days because I don’t want it smudging onto my mask, but I usually wear everything else I normally would.