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Thursday 17 October 2013

The Daily Makeup Routine



The Face
I have been more into BB creams lately instead of foundation, foundation just makes my skin look a bit of a 'nothingness' and 'dull'. This Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream gives a nice dewy, natural finish. BB creams don't tend to be very high coverage, hence the natural finish so I go over any blemishes and dark circles with the Make up For Ever Full Cover Concealer. This concealer is one of the best in the market, it's waterproof so it literally doesn't budge one bit... not to mention neither does it crease under the eyes which is a big bonus. When my face is looking a bit colourless I like to bronze it up with the Bourjois Chocolate Bronzing Powder, yes you heard right... chocolate. Basically imagine putting hot chocolate powder on your face, it smells like a dream. Don't worry though you don't go around smelling like a bakery all day though (however, not necessarily a bad thing), the smell doesn't linger. Then for a rosy glow to the cheeks I add a bit of Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush in Rose Petal


The Eyes and Lips
For days when I have enough time for eyeshadow, I like to keep it pretty natural. I always reach for my Urban Decay Naked 2 palette with my Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion (which is amazing, my eyeshadow stays on all day). I put 'Bootycall' from the palette all over the lid with 'Tease' in the crease and 'Busted' as eyeliner. Then I curl my lashes with my eyelash curler (from boots but not too sure on the brand) and apply a few coats of Maybelline The Rocket Volume Mascara. This mascara looks like you have false eyelashes but in a nice, natural way (I am not aspiring to rock the look of a Geordie Shore girl, don't worry). For the lips I keep it really natural with the Maybelline Baby Lips in Peach Kiss, this just adds a neutral peach sheen to the look.  


The Tools
I use these brushes everyday so as you can see, I am a big fan. From left to right, I use the Real Techniques Expert Face Brush for blending in the BB cream and any concealer I don't blend with my finger. This brush gives a natural, airbrushed look to your foundation/BB cream. For the bronzer I use the Real Techniques Blush Brush as it has a tapered end, it's easy to work into the cheekbones and down the side of the face. I will also use this brush for blush as well but the Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush I apply with my fingers. Next I use the spooly to comb through my eyebrows (makeup tip: spray hairspray on the spooly before you comb to set the eyebrows), I can't remember where I got this but probably just a cheap basic Boots Drugstore one. In the crease for my eyeshadow I use my favourite eyeshadow brush which is the the MAC 217 Blending Brush, a little on the pricey side but it has lasted forever and its still in amazing condition. All over the lid eyeshadow colour I use the MAC 239 Eye Shader Brush. Last but not least, I use the Bobbie Brown Eye Liner Brush on my top and bottom lash line to apply the eyeshadow for a natural, blended out eyeliner look.

xoxo

11 comments :

  1. Perfect pairing there, the BB cream & the high coverage concealer! It's always better to conceal just where you need, rather than plastering your whole face with a thick layer of high coverage foundation. :)) Just started following your blog. xx

    Fernanda | Ferdie's Beauty Finds

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    1. My favourite combination! Thank you for following!!! :) xx

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  2. Heya, I was wondering... what's your overall opinion on the Naked 2 palette? 'cause I'm thinking about maybe buying it.
    P.s - I'm really liking your blog :) Also love your image compositions! x

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    1. I really love it! I first bought the Naked 1 palette, I loved it so much I got the second one when it came out. I use it everyday and it is so worth the money! Definitely recommend buying it!! Thank you!! Just started the blog recently and really liking writing and taking the pictures! :) x

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  3. great post! would you like to follow eachother?
    xx
    daniella
    simplybeautifulelegant.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you! Yes, I love your blog- your style is amazing! xx

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  4. I looooove that Bourjois Delice de Soleil! I bought two of them, in 51 and 52, and now they stopped stocking them in my local counters. I'm gutted!
    My Beauty Junction

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    1. I know! The product is amazing! Oh no! They do last for quite a while though so that should keep you going! haha

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