In the classic words of schoolkids everywhere: I'll show you mine if you show me yours.

Who doesn't love to peek at someone else's stuff? I do! Here's the stuff in my makeup bag -- AT THIS VERY MOMENT.

(Dun! Dun! Duuuun!)

First of all, you'll notice that my makeup bag is nothing more than a clear zippered bag. I'm pretty sure I got it for free somewhere. I love it because I can see everything in one shot. I hate digging blindly through a cute cloth bag when I need something quickly. Mornings are difficult enough, I'm not about to make things harder on myself.

Tinted moisturizer:

Chanel Hydramax + Teinte (SPF 15) in Sunlit

I love this stuff. It evens my skin stone and makes me look rested. It dries quickly, but not too quickly, and a little goes a long way. 

Eyeshadow:

Chanel Quadra Eyeshadow in Influences

The perfect everyday color quad. It has pink and beige shadow for the lid, a dark shade for contouring, and a white shade for highlighting. Follow this tutorial, and you have perfect eyes that are appropriate for everyday.

Helena Rubinstein Color Fusion Mono in Golden Eyes

A classic gold shadow. As far as I'm concerned, gold is a neutral eyeshadow color. (My non-brunette, blue-eyed sisters, this might not work for you.)

Blush:

Chanel Ireelle in Glamour

Yes, Chanel again. What can I say? The colors work for me.

Eyeshadow Primer:

Michaud Cosmetics in Natural

Julie Michaud is Boston's brow wizard. I bought this from her back when I had time to go into the city for brow maintenance. Now, with two kids and one on the way, I stay closer to home. But her shadow primer is the best!

Mascara:

Cover Girl Lash Blast Luxe

A gift from Cover Girl. It's OK, and best of all -- has no glitter, despite the promise on the packaging.

Concealer:

Laura Mercier Secret Concealer #1

I'm a brunette and a night owl. I NEED this stuff.

Lips:

Helena Rubinstein Eye Pencil in Silky Taupe

I use this as a lip liner. Don't tell Madame Rubinstein!

Cover Girl Lipslicks in Daring and Demure

 I blame this woman for getting me hooked on these. Good thing they're cheap!

 Estee Lauder Pure Color Crystal in Plum Fizz

 Im trying to find my perfect red lipstick. This isn't it, but it comes close.

Bobby Brown Blossom Tint in 3

I got this as a gift from a friend who works at Estee Lauder when I visited her at work. It'll forever remind me of the day I looked down into Manhattan from Estee's private floor. Oh, and it's also a nice shiny lip gloss.

LipSmackers in Dr. Pepper

No, I'm not a tween. But it is the perfect alternative to boring old Chapstick. 

Miscellaneous:

Samples of Annick Goutal Petit Cherie, toothpaste and Fekkai Glossing Creme (So I'm ready to go on a plane on a moment's notice!)

Eyeshadow, blush, concealer and eyebrow brushes -- because you should throw the tiny sponges that come with your cosmetics away. I told you before, they're useless!

Now it's your turn...tell me, what's in YOUR make-up bag? Or at the very least, do you have an eyeliner you could recommend?