I'm back, for a second time this week- well hasn't that been a long time! These past few months, I've felt myself gravitating towards a more natural (I mean, let's say this in vain- because I wouldn't say it's natural natural) look- and with that too has come some different products because, I mean... I'm a self-confessed shopaholic! So, I wanted to do an updated everyday makeup menu post, time to scroll down for the look!
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O N T O D A Y ' S M E N U . . .
B A S E
Recently, I've become obsessed with all things base- aimlessly wandering around Boots for hours in search of the perfect foundation- and I feel as if my routine reflects this! I wouldn't exactly call my makeup look natural, but it's far more natural than its state a year or so ago... I mean, I've ditched the everyday glitter! So, here's what I've been loving and using lately in terms of base:
Primer- Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Blur Primer (£29.50), AKA: The most instagram friendly primer ever!
Foundation- A mix of Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Le Teint (£33.50) and MAC's Studio Fix Fluid (£23.50), as you can tell... I'm a fan of the good old coverage!
Concealer- Maybelline Instant Age Rewind (£7.99)
Powder- Givenchy Prisme Libre in Mousseline Pastel (£37.00), what a splurge... but let me tell you, this is worth every penny! It's perfect for setting makeup, but keeping a slight healthy glow- need to mention how lightweight and lovely it feels?
Bronzer- Benefit Hoola (£24.50), the bronzer I have a love hate relationship with- while it looks beautiful with my darker foundations, it seems to be patchy and orange with my lighter ones, strange!
Contouring Powder- Catrice Cosmetics Prime and Fine Contouring Palette (I believe this was around the 4 euro mark? Correct me if I'm wrong!), I also sometimes use the Makeup Revolution Cream Contour Kit (£8.00) if I have time!
Blush (when I can be bothered, because...effort!)- Mix of Benefit's Coralista and Rockateur (£24.50)
Highlighter- A mix of Catrice Cosmetics High Glow Mineral Highlighting Powder (again, I think around the 4 euro mark) and Makeup Revolution's Vivid Baked Highlighter in Golden Lights (£3.00)
Setting Spray- NYX Dewy Finish (£7.00)
Primer- Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Blur Primer (£29.50), AKA: The most instagram friendly primer ever!
Foundation- A mix of Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Le Teint (£33.50) and MAC's Studio Fix Fluid (£23.50), as you can tell... I'm a fan of the good old coverage!
Concealer- Maybelline Instant Age Rewind (£7.99)
Powder- Givenchy Prisme Libre in Mousseline Pastel (£37.00), what a splurge... but let me tell you, this is worth every penny! It's perfect for setting makeup, but keeping a slight healthy glow- need to mention how lightweight and lovely it feels?
Bronzer- Benefit Hoola (£24.50), the bronzer I have a love hate relationship with- while it looks beautiful with my darker foundations, it seems to be patchy and orange with my lighter ones, strange!
Contouring Powder- Catrice Cosmetics Prime and Fine Contouring Palette (I believe this was around the 4 euro mark? Correct me if I'm wrong!), I also sometimes use the Makeup Revolution Cream Contour Kit (£8.00) if I have time!
Blush (when I can be bothered, because...effort!)- Mix of Benefit's Coralista and Rockateur (£24.50)
Highlighter- A mix of Catrice Cosmetics High Glow Mineral Highlighting Powder (again, I think around the 4 euro mark) and Makeup Revolution's Vivid Baked Highlighter in Golden Lights (£3.00)
Setting Spray- NYX Dewy Finish (£7.00)
E Y E S & B R O W S
Lately, I've been loving a more natural brow look- something I can basically do in 5 minutes!
If you've stuck around a while, you'll know I use Essence's Eyebrow Designer Pencil (£1.50) and then set it with Benefit's Gimme Brow Mini (£10.50)- quick, easy and it suits the look well!
Eyeshadow wise, I've been toning it down a lot- or at least in my opinion. As always, I use my beaten and battered Naked Palette from Urban Decay (£39.50)! I use the shade Naked in my crease, and I then like to darken up my outer v with the shade Buck- that's it, pretty simple- am I right? I sometimes use a cream, matte shade on my lid- but I'll simply skip this step if I don't have the time! Oh and I forgot to mention, I prime my eyes using my beloved Maybelline Instant Age Rewind.
For mascara, I tend to use the Maybelline Lash Sensational (£7.99) mixed in with Maybelline's Lash Sensational Luscious (£7.99)
If you've stuck around a while, you'll know I use Essence's Eyebrow Designer Pencil (£1.50) and then set it with Benefit's Gimme Brow Mini (£10.50)- quick, easy and it suits the look well!
Eyeshadow wise, I've been toning it down a lot- or at least in my opinion. As always, I use my beaten and battered Naked Palette from Urban Decay (£39.50)! I use the shade Naked in my crease, and I then like to darken up my outer v with the shade Buck- that's it, pretty simple- am I right? I sometimes use a cream, matte shade on my lid- but I'll simply skip this step if I don't have the time! Oh and I forgot to mention, I prime my eyes using my beloved Maybelline Instant Age Rewind.
For mascara, I tend to use the Maybelline Lash Sensational (£7.99) mixed in with Maybelline's Lash Sensational Luscious (£7.99)
L I P S
I'll be honest, I usually skip this step- but if I can be bothered, I tend to gravitate towards MAC's Velvet Teddy, Yash (£16.50) or some Vaseline!
