The Ellevated Edit

Life moves fast, and for busy women, makeup needs to keep up. A capsule makeup bag cuts through the clutter, focusing on hard-working essentials that deliver polished results with minimal effort. By streamlining your routine to a small but mighty edit, you save time, space, and decision fatigue without sacrificing style.

1. Foundation
2. Concealer
3. Blush
4. Brow Definer
5. Eye Palette (Neutrals, with pops of color if you’re into that)
6. Neutral Eyeliner (black,Brown, Charcoal, Navy)
7. Eye Color Enhancing Eyeliner (Plum, Sapphire, Bronze, Emerald)
8. Mascara (Black unless you’re blonde, then brown)
9. Neutral lipstick (Good for everyday and work)
10. Bold lipstick

EFFORTLESS EVERYDAY: Polished, effortless, naturally striking
Skin: Sheer out your foundation by mixing it with a bit of moisturizer.
Blush: Apply to flatter your face shape.
Brows: Keep them full and softly structured.
Eyes: Closely line the upper lashes accentuating with a baby wing in neutral or colorful liner. Apply a sheer shimmer to the inner corner. Finish with one coat of mascara.
Lips: Light application of the neutral shade.

PROFESSIONAL POLISH: Put together, elevated, commanding
Skin: Apply foundation where needed and spot conceal as necessary.
Blush: Apply to flatter your face shape.
Brows: Defined, yet still natural.
Eyes: Apply a sheer shimmer shadow to the inner corner, extending onto the lid. Using a matte medium-toned shadow, blend through the crease. Deepen the outer corner with a darker matte shade, blending for a seamless transition. Finish with a thin or medium think line of neutral liner and 1–2 coats of mascara.
Lips: Full application of the neutral lipstick for a polished, professional finish.

EVENING GLAM: Elegant, magnetic, unforgettable
Skin: Full foundation application with spot concealing where needed.
Blush: Apply to flatter your face shape.
Brows: Add slightly more definition, focusing on filling the tail for a more deliberate structure.
Choose One Focal Point:
Option A: Smoky Eye: Blend a dark shimmer shadow along the lash line, diffusing upward into the crease. Smudge liner along the top and bottom lashes. Add an inner-corner highlight. Keep it classic with gray or brown, or opt for a shade that enhances your eye color. Finish with several coats of mascara. Dab on a neutral lipstick for a soft kiss of color.
Option B: Bold Lip: Apply a full, bold lip color. Tightline the lash line and finish with one coat of mascara for balance.