I say 'everyday' as it sometimes changes, depending on how much time I have in the morning and if I'm going anywhere on my day off.
I always start with a primer. At the moment I'm currently trying out the babyskin from Maybelline and the fix + perfect from Rimmel. I've been using the benefit porefessional since it first came out, but lately I haven't been enjoying it as much as I used too. when I use the porefessional, I find it leaves a greasy feeling on my face and my foundation slides around. I'm planning on doing a review once I tested them out.
After I use a primer, I apply my foundation. I switch between the Vichy dermablend in 15 opal and the No7 essentially natural in calico. There are a couple of reasons why I switch between the two, one being that if the other woman on No7 who I work with says my skin looks good, I can't say 'oh it's not one of our products', and the same goes for if customers ask too. Another reason is that if my skin is playing up real bad, the dermablend gives more coverage without being caked on, whereas my essentially natural looks caked on as its only a light/medium coverage. On my days off, I tend to wear the dermablend more as I'm not in work so I can wear my makeup however I want! After I have applied my foundation, I use a face powder. The face powder I'm using at the moment is the No7 perfect light loose powder in translucent. I'm really liking this powder as a little goes a long way and it helps to keep me matte for most of the day. After I have set my foundation, I use my hoola bronzer by benefit to contour my cheekbones slightly to give my face some definition, as having a matte base can make the face look flat. Recently I purchased the sleek blusher in flushed- as part of my Halloween makeup look thanks to Roxxsaurus (I fell in love with the look she did for Halloween and she used that blusher as an eye shadow colour so I had to buy it!) Its a great shade for the autumn and winter months as it gives a healthy glow to the skin.
Once my face makeup is complete, I move onto my eyes. To prime my eyes, I use the urban decay primer potion. I haven't got the original one, I use the tightening and brightening primer but I'm considering buying the original as the one I use now makes my shadows crease. After applying primer, I use my NXY jumbo pencil in milk. I use a white base first so it creates an even base and it helps the colours I'll be using to pop and stand out more. I blend this in with a real techniques brush then use my finger to apply the kiko metallic shine eye shadow in 02 absolutely rose. This is a gorgeous colour and its great for everyday wear. I pat this on my lid with my ring finger as this gives the best colour pay off. After I have applied the eye shadow, I run a dark brown colour through my crease to darken it up. Depending on how I'm feeling and how much time I have in the morning for work, I use the L'Oreal perfect slim liner to line my lash line. I can't do a winged liner but on my days off, I do attempt to do a wing and it never turns out right, but I will keep practicing! If I've applied the eyeliner, I will set it with a black eye shadow as I have oily lids, but if I don't use the eyeliner I just move straight onto mascara. The mascara I use is the dramatic lift from No7. I love this mascara! It gives the look of wide awake eyes, it curls the lashes and adds weightless volume. Now I'm all about volume when it comes to mascara as I have really long lashes, so any mascara I find which gives me fuller looking lashes I'm all for. I apply a couple of coats and I've completed my makeup look.
I will sometimes wear lipstick but most of the time I use a lip balm which adds colour to the lips. As its autumn/fall, I love a dark lip! I especially love rebel by MAC, Copenhagen by NYX and Transylvania by NYX. These are perfect for this time of the year and tie the look together. At work I either wear the lip balm or one of our newest nude shades (Tawny Rose). This is a brownish nude shade, but isn't too brown as has a hint of pink to it.o brought a kiko lipstick which is also a nude shade and I switch it up to wearing that sometimes too.
I always start with a primer. At the moment I'm currently trying out the babyskin from Maybelline and the fix + perfect from Rimmel. I've been using the benefit porefessional since it first came out, but lately I haven't been enjoying it as much as I used too. when I use the porefessional, I find it leaves a greasy feeling on my face and my foundation slides around. I'm planning on doing a review once I tested them out.
After I use a primer, I apply my foundation. I switch between the Vichy dermablend in 15 opal and the No7 essentially natural in calico. There are a couple of reasons why I switch between the two, one being that if the other woman on No7 who I work with says my skin looks good, I can't say 'oh it's not one of our products', and the same goes for if customers ask too. Another reason is that if my skin is playing up real bad, the dermablend gives more coverage without being caked on, whereas my essentially natural looks caked on as its only a light/medium coverage. On my days off, I tend to wear the dermablend more as I'm not in work so I can wear my makeup however I want! After I have applied my foundation, I use a face powder. The face powder I'm using at the moment is the No7 perfect light loose powder in translucent. I'm really liking this powder as a little goes a long way and it helps to keep me matte for most of the day. After I have set my foundation, I use my hoola bronzer by benefit to contour my cheekbones slightly to give my face some definition, as having a matte base can make the face look flat. Recently I purchased the sleek blusher in flushed- as part of my Halloween makeup look thanks to Roxxsaurus (I fell in love with the look she did for Halloween and she used that blusher as an eye shadow colour so I had to buy it!) Its a great shade for the autumn and winter months as it gives a healthy glow to the skin.
Once my face makeup is complete, I move onto my eyes. To prime my eyes, I use the urban decay primer potion. I haven't got the original one, I use the tightening and brightening primer but I'm considering buying the original as the one I use now makes my shadows crease. After applying primer, I use my NXY jumbo pencil in milk. I use a white base first so it creates an even base and it helps the colours I'll be using to pop and stand out more. I blend this in with a real techniques brush then use my finger to apply the kiko metallic shine eye shadow in 02 absolutely rose. This is a gorgeous colour and its great for everyday wear. I pat this on my lid with my ring finger as this gives the best colour pay off. After I have applied the eye shadow, I run a dark brown colour through my crease to darken it up. Depending on how I'm feeling and how much time I have in the morning for work, I use the L'Oreal perfect slim liner to line my lash line. I can't do a winged liner but on my days off, I do attempt to do a wing and it never turns out right, but I will keep practicing! If I've applied the eyeliner, I will set it with a black eye shadow as I have oily lids, but if I don't use the eyeliner I just move straight onto mascara. The mascara I use is the dramatic lift from No7. I love this mascara! It gives the look of wide awake eyes, it curls the lashes and adds weightless volume. Now I'm all about volume when it comes to mascara as I have really long lashes, so any mascara I find which gives me fuller looking lashes I'm all for. I apply a couple of coats and I've completed my makeup look.
I will sometimes wear lipstick but most of the time I use a lip balm which adds colour to the lips. As its autumn/fall, I love a dark lip! I especially love rebel by MAC, Copenhagen by NYX and Transylvania by NYX. These are perfect for this time of the year and tie the look together. At work I either wear the lip balm or one of our newest nude shades (Tawny Rose). This is a brownish nude shade, but isn't too brown as has a hint of pink to it.o brought a kiko lipstick which is also a nude shade and I switch it up to wearing that sometimes too.
I will be posting swatches of the lipsticks, kiko lipstick and the eye shadow on my Instagram so make sure you're following me to check it out.
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The No 7 mascara sounds so good! Love Hoola bronzer as well :) xx
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I love that mascara! For a 'drugstore' brand, it's amazing! I love Hoola bronzer, it was a recent discovery of mine xx
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