Since I wrote the last favourite makeup blog post, I have completely changed my favourite makeup products... This time I know a few of them will be my favourites forever, no matter how many products I try, I will always love them. There aren't any photos on this blog post because I need to use the camera which I can't do at this moment, so it's a bit of a review without pictures. (photos will come soon) I am also going to include some other products that I have been loving.
First of all it is the Maybelline gel eye-liners. I started using the black one because that is what I was used to and I was having much look finding a decent liquid liner so I thought I'd try gels. Wow. They are incredible. So smooth and go on really easily. I don't have any eye-liner brushes (I'm planning to get some soon though) so I use the brush which came with it which I don't think is too bad - you can get a thick or thin line and even though it isn't an angled or pointed brush you can still do a good flick with it which I like to do with the black. More recently, I picked up the brown one. It is shimmery, compared to the black one which is matte with no shimmer or anything, but that's okay with me. I don't tend to do a flick with this one but I do take it under my eye slightly and blend any that I have left on the brush on the lower lash line to 'frame' my eyes. The brown brings out my blue eyes (or so I've been told) which I like to do as they are the part of my face I like the most.
I don't tend to go for black pencil eye-liner so I go for brown. My favourite one is Rimmel Soft kohl kajal in 011 sable brown. It is easy to put on the waterline as it is soft and is good for smudging as well. I wear this when I don't have much time or don't want to wear much makeup. I loves it!
I pair the eye-liner with Maxfactor Eye Brightening mascara. It is tonally coloured so that it enhances certain eye colours so you have to get the one which is right for your eye colour. I obviously use the blue one. It takes a bit of work to build up the layers to look fuller and longer but if you are willing to do that, it looks great. You can just put a little bit on if you are going for a more natural look and it looks like natural eyelashes with just a little bit of enhancement, it's brilliant.If I have to do my make up quickly I will always reach for this because I know what I'm doing with it and if I need to take my makeup off easily at the end of the day, I know this won't be a problem.
What can I say about Collection Lasting Perfection concealer? It is a miracle! I had been looking for a good concealer for ages as I don't really like wearing foundation and tend to find I don't need to. This concealer was just what I needed because It is perfect for under the eyes and covering up any blemishes or spots I have on that particular day. It stays on all day. This is important for me as I am at school all day and don't have the opportunity to re-apply makeup. It really makes your skin look perfect.
I team the concealer with Rimmel Stay Matte powder. I switch between 001 - transparent and 005 - beige depending on how I'm feeling (don't ask). It is really good at keeping the shine away and smells really good to. I take a lot of notice of the way something smells. Can't be dealing with bad smells on my face.
My go to blusher is Sleek's blush in rose gold. This one is a dupe of Nars - Orgasm and is lovely. It adds a flush of pink to the chicks which isn't Barbie pink but a nice subtle glint. It catches the light nicely and really enhances the cheek. It was only a recent purchase but |I have used it every time I have worn makeup since. I really like Sleek blushers (I also have Flamingo) they are so pigmented and look so pretty. With the darker shades you have to be really careful taht you don't make ourself look like a clown which is a mistake I've made in the past!
For me, picking a favourite lipstick is very difficult. I flit between so many different ones. But, at the moment, I have been reaching for the Revlon Lip Butter in 050 - Berry smoothie. It just adds a bit of an enhancement to my natural lip colour, therefore, I can get away with it for school. It is moisturising as are all the lip butters - I also own one in 015 Tutti Frutti - I love these lip products so much.
Recently I went in to The Body Shop for the first time in years. Oh how I have been missing out! I went in to have a look at the body mists. I spent a good amount of time smelling all the fragrances, I think my nose had given up by the end of it. I settled on the Amazonian wild lily body mist. I am more in to floral scents at the minute and this one is perfect. If you ever get the chance, I recommend you go and check out The Body Shop body mists.
This is very random but a great tip if anyone is looking to banish pesky spots Sudocrem is the way forward. I have been using it for ages and it dries up spots quickly and efficiently without any scarring afterwards. Brilliant!
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