Today’s guest post from Courtney Carver of Be More With Less is part of Simple Black Coffee’s Favorite Things series. Submit your story to share.

I used to have a favorite thing. Actually, quite a few of my things were favorites. Today though, while I appreciate the artwork that hangs on my walls, I’ve detached my self from most of my stuff. I take care of what I have, but I don’t care if it comes or gos, and I won’t take most of it with me the next time I move.

That said, I do have a favorite thing. It’s something I use almost everyday. If you know me, even a little bit, you won’t be surprised to know that you can find my favorite thing in my makeup drawer.

I am a simple living advocate, but I do not make my own cosmetics or choose to go au natural. I wash my hair, use deodorant and (gasp) makeup. I have made great strides in reducing the overall quantity of makeup I own. I used to have a bit of an obsession.

Today my morning makeup routine consists of a moisturizer with sunscreen, my favorite item - Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer, light eye shadow, liner, blush, lipstick or gloss and mascara. Some days less, some days more. Some products all natural, some not.

While I don’t think women need make-up, I think most enjoy it. I don’t put on makeup to ski or hike. My naked face has made appearances at the grocery store and in other public places too, but I feel more refreshed and confident when I’ve taken a few minutes to polish up.

My tinted moisturizer is part of my day. It doesn’t cover my face, but evens out my skin tone. It doesn’t take a lot of space, or cost a lot of money, but it makes me smile, almost every day.

Today’s guest post was written by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less. Follow her on twitter @bemorewithless.

The next Favorite Things post will be from David William of Almost Bohemian.

Previous posts in the Favorite Things series:

• Sharpie Pen by Craig Keirstead of Simple Black Coffee
• Clothing by Joshua Millburn of The Minimalists
• TUL Pen by Kevin Lemere of Ground Up Life
• Evernote by David Damron of Life Excursion
• Nothing by Dusti Arab of Minimalist Adventures
• Chrome Shoes by Seth Werkheiser of The Bike Nerd
• Work Boots by Andrew Odom of Tiny r(E)volution
• Safety Razor by Bernie Mack of Get Off This Wheel
• iPod Touch (+4 more) by Serena of The Everyday Minimalist
• Kitchen Tools by Cheryl Breuer of Peculiar Girl
• Headlamp by Jennifer Miller
• Books by Naomi Seldin Ramirez of Simpler Living
• Bicycle by Beverly Army Williams of PoMo Golightly
• Birkenstock Sandals by Robert Wall of Untitled Minimalism
• Cup of Coffee by Matt Madeiro of Three New Leaves
• Simplenote by Rob of Simple Llama
• Messenger Bag by Sam Spurlin of The Simpler Life