EVERYDAY AUTUMN "SPEEDY" MAKEUP

Hello everyone! So we all have those specific makeup looks/products we go for when it comes to applying makeup in a hurry, or when we don't want to spend a lot of time putting a look together. You know how it is now that the mornings are darker seeing as it is autumn, it is such a task to not press snooze over and over again on your alarm and that means less time to get ready before rushing out the door. (This complete makeup look will take me around 20 minutes or so, all depending how quick i work).

mua prism strobe cream in the shade golden ray

When it comes to primer i am all for the quickest and easiest thing to apply, so i will either go with a primer spray or a strobe cream (usually the one from MAC). That being said i am loving this new one from MUA, as it is super moisturising, easy to apply and gives you the most beautiful almost "glow from within glow" look.

estée lauder double wear foundation in the shade 2N1

So next up is foundation and i have my select group of foundations i love the most, which is either this one, the fit me foundation by Maybelline or the all day luminous weightless by NARS. That being said recently i have been reaching for this one more, as i really like how quick you can achieve full coverage with a little amount of product, how everything applies/blends quickly and effortlessly which is what you want in a rush.

maybelline fit me concealer in the shade 10

If you read my last current everyday base makeup post, you will know that i mentioned that i had misplaced my back ups of this particular concealer as it is my favourite. Long story short, i finally found them so of course i was straight back to using it every single day. I just love how full coverage yet lightweight feeling it is, how it blends out effortlessly and doesn't crease because of how hydrating the formula is. Then all that i do once it is blended out is set it with some powder, recently i have been giving this MUA luxe set and reflect finishing powder out and so far, so good i am enjoying using the powder and the highlighter.

barry m liquid chrome liquid highlighter in the shade liquid fortune

Last month i did a full first impression/review post on this particular liquid highlighter, which you can catch here if you haven't done so already. That being said i am obsessed with this one recently and it has become my new go-to, even if i am in a rush i now never skip liquid highlighter/illuminator as it makes such a difference.

bareMinerals invisible bronze bronzer in the shade medium

This will come to no shock that i am using this bronzer still, i just can't put it down and this is definitely the perfect bronzer to apply when it comes to being in a rush. The reason for that is because of how effortless and flawless this product blends out, leaving you with the most beautiful bronzed up skin all day long. Then i will sometimes go in with a little blush (more often than non i will skip out on it) but seeing as it is autumn, it is nice to add something there and the shade velvet from the nip+fab blush palette is perfect for that.

mua luxe power brow 3-in-1 brow definer in the shade dark brown

As you can probably tell i am actually loving reaching for quite a few products from MUA recently, this brow pencil being one of them. I love how natural this fills in your brows, how easy it is to give them shape without taking too long. I find it super handy as well for being in a rush, that you don't have to search for a spoolie to comb through your brows as it has one on the other end of the pencil. This is honestly the perfect drugstore dupe to the brow definer by Anastasia Beverly Hills, yet this one is a bargain at £4.

makeup geek eyeshadows in the shade creme brulee and frappe

When it comes to an eye look in a hurry i play it super safe, by either keeping things matte with a couple of warm neutral brown shades in the crease and on the lid. That being said if i want something a little bit extra in a rush, i will go with a pigment by MAC as they are super quick to apply and look simply beautiful. Then to complete the look i will quickly curl my lashes/apply some mascara and my current mascara of choice, is my trusty KIKO 30 day lash treatment mascara.

mac cosmetics lip liner pencil in the shade oak, mac cosmetics lip liner pencil in the shade whirl, nip+fab matte liquid lipstick in the shade toffee

Finally when it comes to lips, you know i am going to stick with a nude whether i am in a rush or not because you just can't go wrong with that. In autumn my two favourite lip liners to reach for are the shades oak and whirl, both by MAC as they are definitely more on the deeper nude side and they look great paired with pretty much any nude colour applied on top. At the moment my favourite liquid lipsticks are the ones by Nip+Fab.

Don't forget you can click on the product names and shop to buy...

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CURRENT "QUICK" EVERYDAY MAKEUP: ORDER OF APPLICATION

Hello everyone! Just recently when it comes to applying my makeup on a normal week-day morning, i have been loving a specific "simple/quick" makeup look and that probably takes me around 20-30 minutes (all depending on if i leave my phone alone/i don't have a little dance party to whatever music i am listening to ha). With that in mind for today's post i thought why not share with you all what i have been using/the order in which i apply the products, as i have recently had a little switch up in the order of what i do things.

rimmel #insta fix & go 2-in-1 primer/setting spray

First up is primer and i am such a spray primer kind of girl these days, as it is super quick and easy. I recently started to use this one from Rimmel and i am in love with it, as it is quick drying, locks in makeup and it doesn't smell chemically like some can do, it smells really fresh. As this is a 2-in-1 product i both start my makeup and finish it with a spritz of this, then i am good to go.

maybelline fit me matte+poreless and estée lauder double wear foundation 

Next up is foundation and at the moment i am loving this combination of a little bit of these two foundations together, it is super full coverage, flawless, long-wearing and sweat-proof. I just like to dot a little bit of each all over my face, before blending out with a damp beautyblender. 

freedom eyebrow duo and anastasia beverly hills dipbrow pomade

So once my foundation is done i actually like to move on to my eyes before doing anymore face makeup, starting with filling in my brows. For a couple of months now i have been loving using a mixture of these two products together, using the eyebrow powder duo at the front of the brow and the dipbrow pomade towards the end/arch of the brow and i use the shade dark brown in both of the products. Then before moving on-to eyeshadow i will clean my brows up/prime my eyes using a little bit of concealer and setting powder.

dose of colors baked browns eyeshadow palette

Moving onto the eyeshadow and this step is super super quick, as i literally use one shade from this palette and that is the shade called deserted, it is the perfect transition/crease/all over lid brown shade and it only takes one fluffy blending brush to do it all and then i will also apply some on my lower lash-line.

l'oréal paradise extatic mascara in the shade black

Next up i like to go in with mascara once i have curled my lashes, i recently did a first impression/review on this mascara which you can catch up on here. This mascara is amazing and gives a voluminous false-lash effect in an instant, without need for spending time on apply falsies.

maybelline fit me concealer in the shade 10 light

So once i have done my top lashes i like to go in with concealer and powder before finishing off my lower lashes, you will not be shocked to see this concealer as it is my favourite go-to mascara and it never lets me down. I just apply this in a triangle shape under my eyes, down the bridge of my nose, chin and centre of my forehead before blending out with my beautyblender.

rimmel insta fix & matte translucent setting powder

As i mentioned above, after applying concealer i like to go in and just set the areas where i applied the concealer, to set that in place. Towards the end of last month i did a post dedicated to my all time favourite setting powders, which you can catch this particular powder featured in here.

urban decay 24/7 glide-on eye pencil in the shade lush

Moving back on-to the eyes and this time with an eyeliner pencil in the waterline, i always tend to opt for a brown this this sort of look as it is a lot softer and more natural looking. This particular one from urban decay is favourite, along side the master drama the nudes one from maybelline. Once that is applied all that is left to do is go back in with some mascara on my lower lashes.

makeup revolution skin kiss highlighter in the shade golden kiss

Highlighter is something i switch up the most, as it is no secret it is my favourite thing ever but when i am wearing this specific look there is just something about this highlighter that is simply beautiful, with its golden glow. I love love love applying my highlighter recently using the freedom ff103 brush it just picks up an even amount of product, allowing you to glow to out of space.

bareMinerals invisible bronzer in the shade medium

Last of all for the powder/face products is bronzer, i love to contour/bronze at the same time as i just find it a lot quicker to do and you can do that beautifully with this bronzer. I also find that if you apply this after your highlighter, it just allows the two products to fuse/tie together better and doesn't look as harsh. Once that is done i go in with my brow gel through my brows, because this just allows you to brush away any powder that might have fell into your brows during application. 

mac cosmetics pro longwear lip pencil in the shade oh honey

The final step in this makeup look is lips and i always start off by lining my lips, usually with this particular pencil from mac as it is my go-to favourite and it goes with any other nude lip product applied on top, which is such a bonus. My favourite thing about this lip liner besides the shade is the formula, as it is super creamy yet easy to work with and long-lasting.

rimmel kate lipstick in the shade nude 40

Once i have applied lip liner i like to go in with my lip product of choice and recently i have really been loving going back to basics, by using a bullet lipstick rather than a liquid lipstick. I mentioned a favourite at the moment is mac's peachstock in my july beauty favourites but i have also really been loving the rimmel kate moss lipstick in the shade 40 from her nudes collection.

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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 

MY EVERYDAY GO-TO SWEAT-PROOF BASE FOR SUMMER

Hello everyone! So the past couple of weeks in the UK have been super hot/humid and seeing as we are now into summer, we are just having warmer weather in general. A lot of us can struggle to keep our makeup on/keep it looking fresh, when we are wearing it and just because the weather is warm doesn't mean we should just not wear makeup. With that in mind for today's post i thought i would share with you all the products/go-to techniques i have been using everyday, which is sweat-proof and long lasting in this heat.

mac cosmetics studio moisture cream and nip+fab primer water

In summer just as much as winter it is important to keep your skin hydrated, so i like to go in with two different styles of primer and this step is one of the most important, as primer will not only prep your skin but also help keep it on all day long. I like to either go in with the studio moisture cream or strobe cream by MAC, as this deeply hydrates the skin making it a great base before makeup. Then i will go in with a primer water, i love using these not only are they quick and easy to apply but they are also super refreshing on the skin.

maybelline fit me, l'oreal infallible total cover and nars all day luminous weightless

Moving onto the next step which is foundation, these three particular foundations are favourites of mine when it comes to needing a long-wearing/bulletproof foundation. If you have been reading my posts for a while you will probably already know how obsessed i am with the Maybelline fit me matte and poreless foundation, as well as the NARS all day luminous weightless foundation. Both foundations have amazing coverage, a flawless natural finish, long-wearing and not to mention lightweight feeling on the skin (which is what we want in the heat). Moving onto the L'Oréal infallible total cover foundation, this also like the other foundations has amazing coverage, a flawless finish and long-wearing but the consistency of the foundation is a little thicker (great for oily skin or if you have dry skin add in some facial oil drops like i do).

maybelline fit me concealer and estée lauder double wear brush-on glow

Next up is concealer/highlighting the face is what i always do with concealer, which just like the foundations we want to be lightweight yet full coverage and long-wearing, this combination is just that for me. First of all i like to apply the Maybelline fit me concealer in the shade 10 light in a triangle shape under my eyes, down the bridge of my nose, forehead and chin, then before blending out i will apply a little bit of the brush-on glow from Estée Lauder just under the eyes and down the bridge of my nose to highlight further.

laura mercier translucent loose setting powder

I always loved a good pressed setting powder but i have found that i prefer to use a loose setting powder just recently, not just to bake but a loose powder just seems to sits better on my skin and gives it a better finish. I am obsessed with the Laura Mercier loose setting powder at the moment, i love everything about it from its light-weight almost silky feel and the flawless finish without adding any further colour. I good hack i have found works well to keep shine away is to set the areas of the face where you are prone to shine (for me it is the sides of my nose/forehead) is to take your damp beauty blender with some powder on and press it into the skin.

topshop glow pot in the shade gleam and makeup revolution skin kiss highlighter

Next up base wise i like to go in with my favourite step, yes you guessed it highlighter! A great way i have found to keep your highlight looking beaming and fresh all day long, is to firstly apply a cream/liquid highlighter like this one from Topshop that i am obsessed with recently and then setting it with a powder highlighter (that part i always switch up, as i own and love so many highlighters). 

bareMinerals invisible bronze bronzer and milani baked blush

Once my highlight is done i like to go in with adding some shape/colour back into the face, i always used to do my highlight last but i have found doing it first just helps everything else blend together better/more seamlessly. First up is bronzer and i literally can't put this one from bareMinerals down, it is probably the most beautiful bronzer i have ever tried and it lasts all day long without fading. Next up is blush, which is something i always swap and change just like powder highlight on a day to day basis all depending on what colour i am going with.

maybelline superstay 24H setting spray

Finally moving on to probably the key step into keeping your makeup on all day long and it is as simple as spraying some setting spray on your face, once you have completed all of your makeup. Setting sprays are my new obsession and i have tried quite a few different ones out now, but i have two favourites and they are both drugstore. Firstly the barryM mist and fix dewy setting spray, which i mentioned in a recent favourites from the week post and then this one by Maybelline. This one has been such a makeup saviour in the heat, as it is really good at keeping everything in place, looking shine-free and fresher for longer.

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WHAT'S IN MY TRAVEL MAKEUP BAG

Hello everyone! In a recent post all about the tropical trend for summer, i mentioned not only how much i love love love skinnydip makeup/wash bags but also if you wanted to see an updated "what's in my travel makeup bag" post. So seeing as recently i was packing up my makeup for travel, i thought why not share with you what is in my makeup bag this time around. If you didn't catch my previous one, then you can catch up on that here.

So this is the makeup bag i am currently using and it is the peachy washbag by skinnydip, i have mentioned so many times before how much i love these bags simply because of their cool prints and most importantly because of how much you can fit into them. As you can see i have managed to fit a ton of stuff into it, including the two new palettes by zoeva. When it comes down to packing a travel makeup bag, i like to pack what i know works for me, as well as what i can do multiple looks with and also a couple of different lip options. All links for the products inside of my makeup bag will be linked below, if you want to know where i got them from.

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mac cosmetics studio moisture cream

maybelline fit me matte and poreless foundation in the shade 220

l'oréal paris true match liquid highlight in the shade golden glow

collection lasting perfection correction concealer in the shade lemon

maybelline fit me concealer in the shade 10 light

barryM mist and fix dewy makeup setting spray

nyx sculpt and highlight face duo in the shade almond/light

nyx hd finishing powder in the shade translucent

zoeva cosmetics the basic moment eyeshadow palette

zoeva cosmetics the basic moment blush palette

bareMinerals invisible bronze bronzing powder in the shade medium

mac cosmetics extra dimension skinfinish in the shade oh darling!

anastasia beverly hills dipbrow pomade in the shade dark brown

milani brow shaping gel in the shade clear

mac cosmetics pro longwear lip pencil in the shade nothing sexier

mac cosmetics pro longwear lip pencil in the shade oh honey!

nip+fab matte liquid lipstick in the shade tart

mac cosmetics matte lipstick in the shade honey love

nyx soft matte lip cream in the shade manila

bareMinerals gen nude buttercream lip gloss in the shade far out

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FACE OF THE DAY: BRONZE EYES

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day whatever you are up to! So for today's post i thought i would share with you this "face of the day" i created using two of my pigments from MAC. I am really loving bronze eyes at the moment, either paired with a nude lip or a darker lip combo...

Face Items:

Clarins Flash Beauty Balm Primer

Maybelline Dream Flawless Nude Foundation in the shade 10

Estée Lauder Double Wear Concealer in the shade Light

Estée Lauder Double Wear Brush-On Glow BB Highlighter in the shade 1N

Seventeen Define & Conquer Contour Kit in the shade Fair

NARS Bronzing Powder in the shade Laguna

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in the shade Soft & Gentle

NYX Dewy Finish Makeup Setting Spray

Eyes Items:

Bourjois Color Edition 24H Cream Eyeshadow in the shade 02

MAC Pigment in the shade Whisper Pink

MAC Pigment in the shade Tan

(NARS Laguna Bronzer blended in the crease)

MUA Luxe Felt Eyeliner in the shade Black

Estée Lauder Pure Color Intense Kajal Eyeliner in the shade Blackened Black

Maybelline The Rocket Volume Mascara in the shade Black

Rimmel Brow This Way in the shade Dark Brown

Benefit Gimme Brow in the shade Medium/Deep

Lips Items:

Essence Lip Liner in the shade Honey Berry

(I planned on just wearing this all over the lip but i wasn't too happy with it so i added a lipstick to the look to lighten the lips slightly)

MAC Satin Lipstick in the shade Snob

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FACE OF THE DAY: GLOWING SKIN AND DARK LIPSTICK

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day whatever you are up to and happy monday! For today's post i thought i would share with you this makeup look i created which i am in love with, mainly for how glowing my skin looks (toots own horn) ha ha! A huge part of my skin looking really glowing is not only for the products i have been using but also my skin is the best it has been in ages, i think that is mainly down to me finally nailing my skincare routine and not being lazy with it...

Face Items:

Clarins Beauty Flash Balm Primer

L'Oreal Lumi Magique Instant Radiance Enhancer

Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation in the shade Bone

Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer in the shade Light

MAC Prep+Prime Pen Highlighter in the shade Bright Forecast

Seventeen Define&Conquer Contour Kit in the shade Fair

NARS Bronzer in the shade Laguna 

Estée Lauder Pure Color Blush in the shade Sensuous Rose

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in the shade Soft&Gentle 

Eyes Items:

Urban Decay Primer Potion in the shade Original

Estée Lauder Pure Color Eyeshadows in the shades:

(Ivory Slipper, Hot Cinnamon, Wild Truffle and Chocolate Bliss)

MUA Luxe Felt Eyeliner Pen in the shade Black

Maybelline The Rocket Volume Mascara in the shade Black

Estée Lauder Pure Color Intense Kajal Eyeliner in the shade Blackened Black

Rimmel Brow This Way Kit in the shade Dark Brown

Benefit Gimme Brow in the shade Medium/Deep

Lip Items:

Essence Lip Liner in the shade Honey Berry

Milani Color Statement Lipstick in the shade Sangria 

 I hope you've all had a lovely weekend!

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VALENTINES FACE OF THE DAY: THE BALM NUDE 'TUDE PALETTE

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day whatever you are up to! For today's post i thought i would share with you this super different "Face of the Day" which is very Valentine's day appropriate with the lip colour and not your typical pink "Valentine's Look". I decided to use my Nude 'Tude Palette by The Balm for this look mainly because the shadows have sexy/flirty names as well as the shadows being super pigmented...

Face Items:

Clarins Beauty Flash Balm Primer

L'Oreal Lumi Magique Instant Radiance Enhancer 

NARS Foundation in the shade Deauville 

Rimmel Brow This Way in the shade Dark Brown

Benefit Gimme Brow in the shade Medium/Deep

Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer in the shade Light

Seventeen Define & Conquer Contour Kit in the shade Fair

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in the shade Soft & Gentle 

Eye Items:

The Balm Nude 'Tude Eyeshadow Palette shades (stand-offish, sultry, seductive)

Estée Lauder Pure Color Intense Kajal Eyeliner in the shade Blackened Black

Maybelline Rocket Volume Express Mascara in the shade Very Black

Lip Items:

Too Face Melted Lipstick in the shade Melted Berry

I hope you all have a lovely Valentine's Day!

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DRUGSTORE FACE OF THE DAY

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day whatever you are up to! Seeing as it is Monday i thought i would go with the typical beauty stereotypical theme of "makeup monday" for today's post. I wanted to share with you my "face of the day" and today was slightly different to my normal type as i experimented and only used products available from the drugstore, which is a lot more affordable and could give you some inspiration to spice up your makeup collection without breaking the bank. I also did a similar type of post previously, sharing with you my drugstore must-haves under £5...

Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser - £7.99

L'Oreal True Match Foundation in the shade N1 - £9.99

Rimmel Brow This Way in the shade Dark Brown - £3.99

Soap & Glory The Perfect Ten Eyeshadow Palette - £16

Seventeen False Eye HD Mascara in the shade Blackest Black - £6.99

Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer in the shade Light - £7.99

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in the shade Transparent - £3.99

Seventeen Define & Conquer Contour Kit in the shade Fair - £5.99

Makeup Revolution Blush in the shade Sugar - £1

Makeup Revolution Highlighter in the shade Golden Lights - £3

L'Oreal Color Riche Exclusive Collection Lipstick in the shade Julianne's Nude - £6.99

Check out my previous blog post here:

http://katiebeautyshake.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/drugstore-must-haves-under-5.html

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EVERYDAY FACE OF THE DAY

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day whatever you are up to! For today's post i thought i would share with you my favourite quick "everyday" makeup items at the moment and believe it or not i only use 5 items. This type of makeup is great for whether you are in a rush and don't want to keep grabbing different things all the time or whether you travel a lot and maybe have to do your makeup on the go...

This particular palette from Too Faced is amazing as you have so many different aspects of your makeup look in one place, eyeshadows, bronzer, blush, highlight and lip gloss. 

NARS Sheer Liquid Foundation in the shade Deauville 

MAC Prep and Prime Pen in the shade Bright Forecast

MAC Matte Eyeshadow in the shade Charcoal Brown (brows)

Too Faced Eyeshadow in the shade Créme Brulee (lids)

Too Faced Eyeshadow in the shade Haute Chocolate (crease)

Too Faced Eyeshadow in the shade White Chocolate (brow bone)

Estée Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Volume Mascara in the shade Extreme Black

Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer

 Too Faced Snow Bunny (two end pink shades for blush and white shade for highlight)

Too Faced Lip Gloss in the shade Naked Dolly

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FACE OF THE DAY FRIDAY: HAPPY NEW YEAR

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day whatever you are up to! For a lot of people it is back to work day which always sucks after Christmas but you have to get back to reality at some point don't you? Since Christmas i have been trying out a lot of new products mainly things i received as gifts, so for today's post i thought i would share with you my "face of the day" items...

Clarins Beauty Flash Balm Primer

Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation in the shade Bone

MAC Pro Longwear Concealer in the shade NC15

Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder in the shade Transparent 

Too Faced Beauty Wishes and Sweet Kisses Palette using:

(Chocolate Soleil Bronzer, Snow Bunny Bronzer for blush and highlighter, i am obsessed with this palette mainly as it smells like chocolate)

MUA Pro-Brow Palette in the shade Dark Brown

Benefit Gimme Brow in the shade Medium/Deep

Smashbox Full Exposure Palette using the shades:

(M4 brow bone, M2 crease transition shade, S3 lid, S4 inner corner)

Estée Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Mascara in the shade Extreme Black

Estée Lauder Pure Color Intense Kajal Eyeliner in the shade Blackened Black

Milani Lipstick in the shade Nude Créme

NYX Butter Gloss in the shade Éclair

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BLOGMAS DAY TWENTYTHREE: FACE OF THE DAY

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day and welcome to blogmas day twenty-three! I literally can't believe it will be the last day tomorrow already, it has gone by in a flash. Seeing as it is Christmas week i have been doing my eye make up a little heavier for everyday, just to get in that festive/party spirit. So for today's post i thought i would share with you my "face of the day" products for today...

Max Factor Face Finity All Day Primer

Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation in the shade Bone

MUA Pro-Brow Palette (i use the dark brown shade)

Benefit Gimme Brow in the shade Medium/Deep

MAC Pigment in the shade Whisper Pink 

(from the holiday objects of affection collection)

MAC Keepsakes Smoky Eyes Palette 

(shades satin taupe, devine rule, fancy dress (browbone)

L'Oreal Super Liner So Couture in the shade Black

Seventeen False Eye HD Mascara in the shade Black

MAC Prep+Prime Highlighter Pen in the shade Bright Forecast 

NARS Bronzing Powder in the shade Laguna

NYX Blush in the shade Angel

MAC Lipstick in the shade Creme D'Nude

Milani Brilliant Shine Lip Gloss in the share Bare Secret 

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BLOGMAS DAY SIXTEEN: FACE OF THE DAY

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day and welcome to blogmas day sixteen! So for today's post i thought i would do another "face of the day" products post because who doesn't love being nosy at what different products people are using?

Max Factor Face Finity All Day Primer

Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation in the shade Bone

MUA Pro-Brow Palette (i use the dark brown shade)

Benefit Gimme Brow in the shade Medium/Deep

Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette (shades strange (brow bone), nooner, liar, factory)

L'Oreal Super Liner So Couture in the shade Black

Seventeen HD False Eye Mascara in the shade Black

Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer in the shade Light

BECCA Pressed Powder in the shade Bisque 

NARS Bronzing Powder in the shade Laguna

Makeup Revolution Blush in the shade Sugar

Milani Brilliant Shine Lip Gloss in the shade Mauve Fetish 

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BLOGMAS DAY TWELVE: FACE OF THE DAY

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day and welcome to day twelve of blogmas! I literally can't believe we are half way through already. For today's post i thought i would share with you my face of the day items as i have been obsessed with using these products over the past couple of weeks now, especially the eyes and lips...

Maxfactor Face Finity All Day Primer

Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation in the shade Bone

MUA Pro-Brow Palette (i use the dark brown shade)

Benefit Gimme Brow in the shade Medium/Deep

MAC Pigment in the shade Heritage Rouge (from the objects of affection set)

MAC Eyeshadow in the shade Nylon (brow bone and inner corner)

Seventeen HD False Eye Mascara in the shade Black

Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer in the shade Light

BECCA Pressed Powder in the shade Bisque 

NARS Bronzing Powder in the shade Laguna

Sleek Blush in the shade Rose Gold

NARS Highlighting Powder in the shade Albatross 

Too Faced Melted Liquid Lipstick in the shade Melted Nude

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REMEMBRANCE RED: MAKEUP OF THE DAY

Hey guys, i hope you are all having a great day whatever you are up to. For today's post i thought i would share with you my makeup items of the day, as i haven't done this type of blog post in so long now. Today i went for a red lip as well as wearing my poppy for Armistice Day or Remembrance Day, in honour of all the soldiers and people who have been fighting in the wars for a hundred years now since WW1...

NARS Foundation in the shade Deauville.

MAC Prep+Prime Highlighter Pen in the shade Bright Forecast.

MAC Matte Eyeshadow (for eyebrows) in the shade Charcoal Brown.

Benefit Gimme Brow in the shade Medium/Deep.

Urban Decay Naked Basics Eyeshadow Palette (i used the three lightest shades).

L'Oreal Super Liner So Couture in the shade Black.

Seventeen Falsifeye HD Mascara in the shade Black.

NARS Bronzing Powder in the shade Laguna.

Sleek Blush in the shade Rose Gold.

NARS Highlighting Powder in the shade Albatross.

Essence Lip Liner in the shade Femme Fatale.

L'Oreal Color Riche Lipstick in the shade Scarlet Creme.

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FOTD FRIDAY: TRYING OUT NEW MAKEUP

Hey guys, i hope you are all having a great day whatever you are up to. The other day i picked up a couple of new things from town which i have been wanting to try for a little while now as well as having a little splurge. Today is my first day trying them out and so far so good, i am not disappointed at all but i will give you a more in depth review to the products in the near future if you would like to see that? So here it is my today's face of the day items...

New items will be marked with a *.

Esteé Lauder Double Wear Foundation in the shade Bone.

MAC Pro Longwear Concealer in the shade NC15.

Becca Fine Pressed Powder in the shade Bisque.

MAC Matte Eyeshadow in the shade Charcoal Brown (for brows).

Benefit Gimme Brow in the shade Medium/Deep.

*L'Oreal Color Riche Mono Eyeshadow in the shades Nude and Lumiere.*

*L'Oreal SuperLiner So Couture in the shade Black.*

*Esteé Lauder Sumptuous Bold Volume Lifting Mascara in the shade Black (sample).*

NARS Bronzing Powder in the shade Laguna.

*Esteé Lauder Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick in the shade Pinkberry.*

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FRIDAY FOTD: ITEMS

Hey guys, i hope you have all had a great week. On Monday i posted an updated "What's In My Makeup Bag" so most of the items featured in today's post can also be found here: http://katiebeautyshake.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/makeup-monday-whats-in-my-makeup-bag.html
Although of course in true beauty addict form more products get added and your organized make up bag always turns into this makeup madness and struggling to zip the bag closed ha ha...

FOTD Items:

L'Oreal True Match Foundation in Vanilla (mixed with...)

Revlon PhotoReady SkinLights in Pink Light

Maybelline Instant Anti-Age Eye Eraser in Light

MAC Matte Eyeshadow in Charcoal Brown

Benefit Gimme Brow in Medium/Deep

Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette (Strange/Limit/Liar)

L'Oreal SuperLiner Ultra Precision in Black

Maybelline the Falsies Mascara in Black Drama

NARS Bronzing Powder in Laguna

The Body Shop Blush in Petal

Essence Lip Liner in In The Nude

Revlon Matte Lipstick in Nude Attitude

I hope you all have a great weekend, whatever you have got planned!

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FACE OF THE DAY FRIDAY

Hey guys, i hope you have all had a great week. I suddenly had a thought when i was thinking of what blog post to do for you all next and that i hadn't done a "face of the day items" blog post in so long now. I love reading these type of posts and seeing what items people reach for day to day. So without further a do here it is, my face of the day items...

Urban Decay Naked Skin Beauty Balm - One Shade

NARS Foundation - Light 4 Deauville 

(Just recently i have been loving this foundation combination mixed together).

MAC Matte Eyeshadow - Charcoal Brown

Benefit Gimme Brow - Medium/Deep

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion - Eden

(I have been trying out the different sample shades of primer potions which i got with my Naked 3 Palette and Eden is definitely next on my list to purchase as i prefer it to the Original).

MAC Eyeshadow - All That Glitters (Top Left)

(I went for a really simple eye look today, so i just applied All That Glitters all over my lid and used my Bronzer as a crease shade. I also did a winged "liner" using Urban Decay Crave eyeshadow).

MAC Prep+Prime Highlighter Pen - Bright Forecast 

Maybelline Instant Anti-Age Corrector - Light

(I love this combination for my under eye area as they both cancel out redness/tiredness).

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder - Transparent 

(To set any areas that might get shiny through out the day).

Collection Volumising Mascara - Black

(This mascara has really surprised me at how long and thick it makes my lashes look without being clumpy, also it is a bargain buy at under £5).

HD Brows Bronzer - Bronzer 2

Benefit Blusher - Coralista

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish - Soft and Gentle

Calvin Klein Cremé Lipstick - Ethereal

(I am hooked on this lipstick at the moment it is the prettiest pinky coral shade).

I hope you all have an amazing weekend, whatever you are up to!