I think it's the fact that I am so nosy but I love seeing what is in other people's bags. Harriet, Leia and Paula showed us their make-up essentials and I am going to attempt to do the same. I wrote a post about my favourite lipsticks a while ago and although I have since added to my collection, I am going to focus on my basics which I use almost daily to give me a natural look (which every girl knows takes a lot of make-up! :P)
As I have very pale skin, I often find it difficult to find foundation and concealer that doesn't make me look orange, has anyone tried the Dainty Doll range by Nicola Roberts? I want to try it but it's quite expensive if it isn't any good!
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| L- Maybelline Super Stay 24hr concealer in shade Light/Beige Clair 2 R- L'Oreal Infallible concealer in shade 01 Vanille. |
As I have skin that is prone to spots, a good concealer is a must! Currently I am favouring L'Oreal Infallible and Maybelline Super Stay 24hr Concealer. Both of these give good coverage and blend well, I would say that I prefer the Maybelline at the moment, merely because it doesn't feel too heavy
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| L- Barbara Daly Soft Focus illuminator R- L'Oreal Studio Secrets Professional Primer |
I bought the L'Oreal primer when it was slightly cheaper in Boots and cannot recommend it enough! A tiny amount leaves my skin velvety and keeps my make-up looking flawless even after a night out. I normally mix the illuminator with some foundation to give a lighter dewy glow or dot it along my cheekbones as a highlighter.
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| L- Maybelline Dream Creamy foundation in 04 light porcelain R- Max Factor Second Skin foundation in 040 Creamy Ivory. |
I use the Maybelline foundation if I am feeling more self-conscious about my skin as it gives slightly heavier coverage. My Max Factor foundation is so light and creamy and covers any redness of my skin whilst giving light dewy coverage.
I tend to choose my blusher dependent on the outfit I am wearing, for example if I am wearing red, I will choose Thrrrob as it is a pinky red, whereas the Mac blusher is more purpley in tone. The Topshop blush has to be applied very lightly as it is very pigmented!
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| From top: Models Own volumising big brush mascara in black, Maybelline The One by One Volum'Express mascara, Rimmel Professional Eyebrow pencil in 001 Dark Brown and No. 7 Amazing Eyes Liner. |
I first used an eyebrow pencil after I had my eyebrows waxed and the woman took off 80% of the hair. I totally freaked out and ran to Boots to find a pencil that I could use until they grew back. Luckily they did but I still use this to brush through my eyebrows and fill in any gaps. I am always amazed at how much eyebrows can change the shape of your face and this pencil helps to keep them groomed. The liquid eyeliner is a fairly new purchase, thanks to Boots No. 7 vouchers and a little encouragement from Danni. I haven't quite mastered the Cleopatra flick yet but I am getting there!
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| From top: Max Factor Lipfinity lasting lip tint in shade 04, Lipcote, Burt's Bee Pomegranate lip balm and Cherry Carmex. |
The Max Factor lip pen is the perfect 'your lips but better' shade for me and the felt tip applicator makes applying it a doddle. Lipcote is indispensable if you want to wear lipstick without it rubbing off as soon as you eat or drink something and Carmex and Burt's Bees have been the saviours of my lips this winter... I blame Laura personally! ;)
I also keep a mini hairbrush (despite only brushing my hair once every blue moon!) hair bobbles, kirby grips and cotton buds (to correct those pesky eyeliner mistakes!) inside my rather gorgeous Celia Birtwell case. You should know by now that I am a sucker for anything shiny with floral print!
What's in your make-up bag? Any products you can't live without?
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