HIGH-END VS DRUGSTORE: NO MAKEUP, MAKEUP PRODUCTS

Hello everyone! Ever since Kim Kardashian posted a tutorial of her doing her "no makeup makeup" look using her KKW contour stick, along side a couple of people re-creating her look. Watching these types of videos made me feel super inspired to try something similar out for myself, which is odd because it is a look without using foundation but is still something you can achieve by using foundation if you want to. With that in mind for today's post i thought i would share with you some products great for achieving that "no makeup makeup" look and even better, in the form of a high-end vs drugstore and comparing the cost.

mac cosmetics studio moisture cream vs. nip+fab primer water

Whether you decide to opt for foundation or no foundation for a no makeup makeup look, you are going to want to prime/hydrate your skin to prep it for the other products you are going to apply on top. Both of these products are super similar even though one is a cream and the other is a spray, both sink into the skin quickly and leave your skin hydrated/moisturised. (price difference 5p).

estée lauder double wear bb brush-on glow vs. collection lemon lasting perfection

If you are skipping foundation then concealer is going to be the next step, using a brightening concealer like one of these two are great for making you look super awake, i just like to apply this to the areas where i would usually highlight with concealer such as my under-eye area, bridge of my nose, centre of my forehead and chin area. I must say if you want a super full coverage than actually out of the two go for the collection lasting perfection concealer. (price difference £20.81).

clinique curvy contour chubby stick vs. nyx almond/light face sculpt & highlight duo

Moving onto the products that are going to be the key thing to re-create a Kim K "no makeup, makeup look" and that is cream contour. Both of these products are favourites of mine and both are going to add colour, coverage and dimension to the face, it just comes down to personal preference over a cream or liquid formula. You could also save on concealer and use the highlight side of the NYX duo, as it has amazing coverage and is light-weight/crease-proof. (price difference £10).

laura mercier translucent setting powder vs. rimmel insta fix & matte translucent powder

Once you have applied both highlight and contour products, the next step you are going to want to do naturally is set them in place, first up with powder. As i have normal to dry skin i can get away with not setting all of my face, instead i just set the areas i applied concealer. Both of these powders are go to's for me at the moment, so i couldn't actually pick one over the other they are that good. This yet again comes down to price/loose/pressed preference. (price difference £24.01).

 artdeco limited edition beach bag bronzer vs. nyc sun 2 sun bronzer

So next once you have set the highlighted areas, you are going to want to set the areas you contoured using a powder also. I always opt for a bronzer and both of these are perfect for summer, as they are going to add some warmth/natural tan-look to the face. (price difference £30.50).

mac cosmetics peaches powder blush vs. makeup revolution the matte blush

If you are doing a no makeup makeup look you could quite simply skip on the blush, but sometimes it is nice and natural looking to add a flush of colour to the cheeks. These two particular blushes are super similar in both shade and super pigmented yet soft in texture. (price difference £18).

topshop gleam glow pot vs. elf highlighting dewy drops

Makeup or no makeup, it would simply be a crime in my opinion to skip on some form of highlighter. Using a cream highlight or liquid highlight (yet again all depending on your personal preference), will give a natural/healthy looking glow to the skin. I am completely obsessed with both of these products at the moment, the Topshop glow pot gives you that wow in your face glow and the ELF dewy drops give you a healthy sheen-like glow, both products are super easy to blend out either with a beauty blender or your fingers. (price difference £5).

anastasia beverly hills dipbrow pomade vs. freedom duo eyebrow powder

One of the key products that i am never going to skip out on as well as highlight, is brows as simply filling in your brows a little shape the way your whole face looks. I have been giving this Freedom duo brow powder a go recently and i am really enjoying using it, it looks super natural so perfect for no makeup makeup days. That being said with a light hand brow pomade can look just as natural, Freedom also do an amazing dupe for the ABH one and not to mention a third of the price. (price difference £12).

mac cosmetics extended play mascara vs. l'oréal miss baby roll mascara

If you aren't going for anything on the eyes, it is still always good to apply a light coating of your favourite mascara just to open up your eyes and look a little more awake. If i wear makeup and don't apply mascara, i always feel like my eyes go all pea sized ha. High-end mascaras aren't usually my thing, i would much rather opt for a drugstore mascara over anything (L'Oréal and Maybelline are my favourites) but if i am going for a high-end one it would either be this one by MAC or the false lash extreme also by MAC. (price difference £7.71).

anastasia beverly hills naked liquid lipstick vs. mua luxe harmony lip lacquer

Finally this step can be one missed completely and replaced with a simple lip balm, but still i like to be a little extra and feel myself. These particular liquid lipsticks are complete dupes for each other, i even put it to the test and applied one to one half of my lips and one to the other. Picking a classic nude colour, looks more natural and gives you that "your lips but better look". (price difference £17).

high-end look price total: £195.50 vs. drugstore look price total: £50.62