Hi guys, I finally got around to posting my first youtube video! Its my everyday makeup routine using some of my favourite makeup products of the moment. I'd love for you to check it out and if you have any requests or anything you'd like to see please leave them in the comments below, I'd love to see them!
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My Everyday Makeup Routine
Hi guys, I finally got around to posting my first youtube video! Its my everyday makeup routine using some of my favourite makeup products of the moment. I'd love for you to check it out and if you have any requests or anything you'd like to see please leave them in the comments below, I'd love to see them!
MY TOP FIVE FAVOURITE FOUNDATIONS
Foundation is one of my favourite makeup products to buy and I believe that if you are new to makeup or are planning to build your collection, investing in a good quality foundation is the best way to start. I personally tend to lean more toward trying out higher end foundations due to having some issues with a few drugstore ones in the past, this is why my favourites are all high end.
Listed from left to right: MAC Face and Body Foundation, Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation, NARS Sheer Glow Foundation, Benefit Big Easy, NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser.
MAC FACE AND BODY FOUNDATION
This really is an amazing foundation, as much as it is great for that 'no makeup look' it is just as perfect to wear on nights out. When applied in a really small amount the coverage is very sheer and feels like you have nothing on your skin but the best thing about this foundation is that it can be built up to being full coverage and does not get caky no matter how many layers you apply. It photographs beautifully and can also be used on the body, I couldn't recommend this foundation more!
LAURA MERCIER SILK CREME FOUNDATION
A beautiful foundation and definitely my most reached for when doing my makeup for nights out. This foundation has no faults it applies evenly, blends like a dream and has amazing coverage. It is also great value for money because you only need a pea sized amount to cover your entire face! I have had this for ages and I still have quite a lot left considering how much I use it.
NARS SHEER GLOW FOUNDATION
NARS Sheer Glow is my most used and has been my favourite for a good few years now, it was one of the first high end foundations I bought and I will continue to repurchase it again and again. It gives a really nice natural finish to the skin and is moisturising while also being medium to full in coverage which is the perfect combination for me.
BENEFIT BIG EASY
I'm not really sure what category Benefit wanted Big Easy to fall under as it has "bigger than BB" listed in its name but I definitely would call this a foundation because of its great coverage. I have only had this for about two months but have used it pretty much every day since! I was worried about it being a liquid to powder finish due to my combination to dry skin type but I don't find that it clings to my dry patches and I actually really love it's powder finish. The biggest plus about it's finish is that it is really long lasting and doesn't budge or get oily like I find some of my other foundations do when I'm making coffees as work and there is steam all up in my face!
NARS PURE RADIANT TINTED MOISTURISER
Although this is a tinted moisturiser I feel like it deserves a mention because it some what replaced foundation for me. I don't like wearing foundation during the day due to the heavy feeling that it sometimes gives to my skin, however I do like to have some coverage and to even out my skin tone and this tinted moisturiser fixed this issue for me. It feels really light on the skin and offers a really nice medium amount of coverage.
I'd love to hear what your favourite foundations are! Also let me know if you would like to see a post on some of the more affordable foundations I love.
If you have any questions make sure to leave them below, I'll try my best to get back to you!
MAC FACE AND BODY FOUNDATION
This really is an amazing foundation, as much as it is great for that 'no makeup look' it is just as perfect to wear on nights out. When applied in a really small amount the coverage is very sheer and feels like you have nothing on your skin but the best thing about this foundation is that it can be built up to being full coverage and does not get caky no matter how many layers you apply. It photographs beautifully and can also be used on the body, I couldn't recommend this foundation more!
LAURA MERCIER SILK CREME FOUNDATION
A beautiful foundation and definitely my most reached for when doing my makeup for nights out. This foundation has no faults it applies evenly, blends like a dream and has amazing coverage. It is also great value for money because you only need a pea sized amount to cover your entire face! I have had this for ages and I still have quite a lot left considering how much I use it.
NARS SHEER GLOW FOUNDATION
NARS Sheer Glow is my most used and has been my favourite for a good few years now, it was one of the first high end foundations I bought and I will continue to repurchase it again and again. It gives a really nice natural finish to the skin and is moisturising while also being medium to full in coverage which is the perfect combination for me.
BENEFIT BIG EASY
I'm not really sure what category Benefit wanted Big Easy to fall under as it has "bigger than BB" listed in its name but I definitely would call this a foundation because of its great coverage. I have only had this for about two months but have used it pretty much every day since! I was worried about it being a liquid to powder finish due to my combination to dry skin type but I don't find that it clings to my dry patches and I actually really love it's powder finish. The biggest plus about it's finish is that it is really long lasting and doesn't budge or get oily like I find some of my other foundations do when I'm making coffees as work and there is steam all up in my face!
NARS PURE RADIANT TINTED MOISTURISER
Although this is a tinted moisturiser I feel like it deserves a mention because it some what replaced foundation for me. I don't like wearing foundation during the day due to the heavy feeling that it sometimes gives to my skin, however I do like to have some coverage and to even out my skin tone and this tinted moisturiser fixed this issue for me. It feels really light on the skin and offers a really nice medium amount of coverage.
I'd love to hear what your favourite foundations are! Also let me know if you would like to see a post on some of the more affordable foundations I love.
If you have any questions make sure to leave them below, I'll try my best to get back to you!
My Current Go-To Makeup Products
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NARS PURE RADIENT TINTED MOISTURISER
This has been a staple in my base collection for a while now, it is one of my favourites and probably always will be. It adds a nice amount of coverage to the skin for a tinted moisturiser and makes the complexion appear more healthy and radiant. I have the shade Finland.
HOURGLASS AMBIENT LIGHTING PALETTE
The Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette has 'dream product' it written all over it. I can't help but reach for it every morning when I'm getting ready, it literally makes my skin look ten times better than it did without it. I use the shade Dim Light all over my face after I have applied my tinted moisturiser as it does a lovely job at evening out the complexion and blurring out imperfections. I then apply Incandescent Light as a subtle highlight to the high points of my face, down my nose and a little on my cupids bow to make the lips appear more full. Radiant Light is my least used of the three but I still love it for those days were I don't want to apply bronzer but still want a slightly warmer complexion. I don't think I could ever get sick of this palette, total miracle worker in my books!
NARS VIRTUAL DOMINATION CHEEK PALETTE
This beauty was a pain to get my hands on but I just had to pick it up due to missing out on the last few holiday cheek collections by NARS and I tell you what.. it was definitely worth it! Having almost run out of my individual Laguna Bronzer it is handy to have again in a sleek compact with three gorgeous blush shades (Deep Throat, Sex Fantasy and Final Cut) and one highlight (Miss Liberty). I like to change up my blush colour everyday so having these three options all in one is really great for me and each shade is perfect for the transition between spring and summer. I usually just warm up my complexion with Laguna on a big fluffy brush and then apply one of the blush shades sheerly to the apples of my cheeks, my current favourite is Final Cut.
Listed from left to right: NARS Virtual Domination Cheek Palette, NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser, Hourgalss Ambient Lighting Palette
MAC NYLON, PATINA AND CHARCOAL BROWN
My good old MAC palette hadn't been getting much attention lately, so I decided to put my Too Faced Chocolate Bar down and have fallen back in love with this combination. Before patting Patina all over the lid, I start off by buffing the shade Charcoal Brown through the crease and around the lower lash line. I then sweep Nylon through the tear duct and under the brow bone. As Nylon can be used as quite an intense highlight, I recommend tapping the excess shadow off the brush and to try applying it with a light hand as it gives off the most gorgeous glow. All three colours used together create a subtle and natural smokey-esque eye .
MAC COFFEE EYE PENCIL
Because this pencil is a brown it is great for those days were you don't want a heavy eyeliner look but still want some definition. I like to replace my black gel liner with this to tight line and define my upper lash line, I also add it to the outer corners of my lower lash line.
BENEFIT THEY'RE REAL MASCARA
I like this mascara because it can lengthen and volumize really well, it is one of my best in terms of this but I do find that it smudges slightly during the day and I get mascara lines on the tops of my eyelids.
LOREAL PARIS SUPER LINER BROW ARTIST
I'm not really a fan of filling in my eyebrows as it is time consuming and I usually find myself getting frustrated and giving up, but this little pencil fixed the problem for me. I comb through my brows with the little brush on the lid and because the led itself is firm and my perfect colour (Blonde) it is so easy to quickly fill in the sparse areas in naturally and then set them in place with the clear wax on the other end of the pencil. Too simple!
Listed from left to right: MAC Coffee Eye Pencil, Loreal Paris Super Liner, Mac Nylon, Patina and Charcoal Brown, Benefit They're Real Mascara.
If you would like to see a full review on any of these products (or any other product) please let me know in the comments below!
Which products are you reaching for at the moment?
Over the last few weeks I seem to have been reaching for the same makeup products every time I go out, so I thought I would share them with you as my very first blog post! These products make it very quick and easy for me to throw on my makeup and run out the door. The result is natural and glowing, my favourite look for the spring and summer months.
This has been a staple in my base collection for a while now, it is one of my favourites and probably always will be. It adds a nice amount of coverage to the skin for a tinted moisturiser and makes the complexion appear more healthy and radiant. I have the shade Finland.
HOURGLASS AMBIENT LIGHTING PALETTE
The Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette has 'dream product' it written all over it. I can't help but reach for it every morning when I'm getting ready, it literally makes my skin look ten times better than it did without it. I use the shade Dim Light all over my face after I have applied my tinted moisturiser as it does a lovely job at evening out the complexion and blurring out imperfections. I then apply Incandescent Light as a subtle highlight to the high points of my face, down my nose and a little on my cupids bow to make the lips appear more full. Radiant Light is my least used of the three but I still love it for those days were I don't want to apply bronzer but still want a slightly warmer complexion. I don't think I could ever get sick of this palette, total miracle worker in my books!
NARS VIRTUAL DOMINATION CHEEK PALETTE
This beauty was a pain to get my hands on but I just had to pick it up due to missing out on the last few holiday cheek collections by NARS and I tell you what.. it was definitely worth it! Having almost run out of my individual Laguna Bronzer it is handy to have again in a sleek compact with three gorgeous blush shades (Deep Throat, Sex Fantasy and Final Cut) and one highlight (Miss Liberty). I like to change up my blush colour everyday so having these three options all in one is really great for me and each shade is perfect for the transition between spring and summer. I usually just warm up my complexion with Laguna on a big fluffy brush and then apply one of the blush shades sheerly to the apples of my cheeks, my current favourite is Final Cut.
MAC NYLON, PATINA AND CHARCOAL BROWN
My good old MAC palette hadn't been getting much attention lately, so I decided to put my Too Faced Chocolate Bar down and have fallen back in love with this combination. Before patting Patina all over the lid, I start off by buffing the shade Charcoal Brown through the crease and around the lower lash line. I then sweep Nylon through the tear duct and under the brow bone. As Nylon can be used as quite an intense highlight, I recommend tapping the excess shadow off the brush and to try applying it with a light hand as it gives off the most gorgeous glow. All three colours used together create a subtle and natural smokey-esque eye .
MAC COFFEE EYE PENCIL
Because this pencil is a brown it is great for those days were you don't want a heavy eyeliner look but still want some definition. I like to replace my black gel liner with this to tight line and define my upper lash line, I also add it to the outer corners of my lower lash line.
BENEFIT THEY'RE REAL MASCARA
I like this mascara because it can lengthen and volumize really well, it is one of my best in terms of this but I do find that it smudges slightly during the day and I get mascara lines on the tops of my eyelids.
LOREAL PARIS SUPER LINER BROW ARTIST
I'm not really a fan of filling in my eyebrows as it is time consuming and I usually find myself getting frustrated and giving up, but this little pencil fixed the problem for me. I comb through my brows with the little brush on the lid and because the led itself is firm and my perfect colour (Blonde) it is so easy to quickly fill in the sparse areas in naturally and then set them in place with the clear wax on the other end of the pencil. Too simple!
If you would like to see a full review on any of these products (or any other product) please let me know in the comments below!
Which products are you reaching for at the moment?