I Make-up.  Hello my name is Christy Jo and I wear makeup to the barn!

Many people in the Equine Business do not wear makeup on most days.  I support this decision no matter what because if you have the confidence to look how you look, good for you!  I have found that for some reason Cowgirls seem to have a higher opinion of themselves than most other types of women.  I suspect it may partially be because of the ‘I don’t give a crap’ attitude.  I agree, I don’t place to much concern in what others think of me.  It’s more important what you think of yourself.  But, I also know that many Cowgirls still like to get dressed up and every now and then just want to look nice.  Maybe you are a going to meet a friend in town for lunch, have  a PTA meeting later, or maybe your single like me and well…just want to look your best, just in case!!

Regardless of your reason for wearing makeup, doing what a Cowgirl girl does sometimes makes it very difficult to maintain.  If you got up and put your face on as if you were going to a fancy dinner, when you came in from the barn after riding colts, cleaning pens, and feeding…you’d look more like a rodeo clown then a woman with a fresh face. 

Whether you are cleaning horse stalls, competing in an event, or just going to town to meet a friend.    I hope some of the products can help you to not look like a rodeo clown at the end of the day.

I usually do not wear a heavy foundation, as it usually does just melt right off, even if I am going to the movies.  I personally like to wear tinted moisturizer.  Here are some of my fav’s, including this Laura Mercier undercover eye pot!

And for the make up on a budget, I really love this one.  It only comes in a few shades so depending on if I have a tan or not, I’ll mix the light with the medium, I am sure I am breaking a makeup rule but I don’t care!  Plus, you can find it anywhere, love it!

For the eyes I always wear waterproof mascara.  Not only because I sweat but because I have contacts and the wind out here…ugh, my eyes can get really watery.  I love Urban Decay 24/7 eye liner.  It seems to stay on the best.  As for my cheeks and lips I really love Benetint Lip and Cheek Stain.

(also in Pink) 

I hope your cleaning stall days get a little prettier!