CURRENT EVERYDAY MAKEUP ROUTINE: STEP-BY-STEP

Hello everyone! It has been a good few months since i last shared my everyday makeup, which of course changes ever so slightly from month to month. That being said i thought it was time for an updated version, which i also thought i would share not only the products that i am currently using but also a step-by-step run down of the order i apply the products and so on...

1. mua pro base primer oil

So first things first is primer and if you have read my posts for a while, then you will already know i find that facial oils/primer oils work best for my skin personally and creates the perfect base for any other product applied on top. I have been using this particular one from MUA for a good amount of this year already, pretty much every single day so i would say that i like this product. It gives me the perfect base for makeup as i mentioned, it is super hydrating and it is a bargain product costing just £4.

2. maybelline fit me matte + poreless foundation

After primer comes foundation and i am back to reaching for my all time favourite foundation on an everyday basis, i honestly think this foundation will take some topping for me. I just love how it applies, the colour shade 220 is perfect for me, it wears so well and still looks pretty much the same towards the end of the day. I personally always like to apply my foundation by dotting some product all over my face before going in to blend it out, using a damp beauty blender/sponge. Doing this just gives it a much more natural and flawless finish.

3. bareminerals invisible light powder duo

So when it comes to higher end makeup we all definitely have our favourites and bareMinerals products are up there for me, as i just find they work so well for me. This particular powder duo is a go-to for me, as it is super light/non cake-y once applied and it is super handy that is is a duo product. This particular powder has two different finishes, one side matte and the other glow, which allows you to either use the products separately or both together. I personally like to use the glow side of the compact in the centre of the face and then the matte side of the compact everywhere else, to keep my makeup in place.

4. anastasia beverly hills dipbrow + mac pro longwear brow gel

For brows i was using the Revolution Pro Precision brow pencil but i recently decided to switch things up and go back in with using my trust Dipbrow from ABH, which is another product i have loved for years now that gives you all weather proof brows. Along side this a product that i haven't switched up in well over a year, as i just keep buying the same one is the Pro Longwear brow gel by MAC and this product just keeps everything in place.

5. dose of colors baked browns palette + mua amplify mascara

So for eyes i like to keep things super natural and simple of everyday, as it is super quick and natural looking. This Dose of Colors Baked Browns eyeshadow palette is definitely my favourite eyeshadow palette in my collection and i use it pretty much every single day, especially the shade Outdoorsy which is the most beautiful warm peachy brown shade. For everyday makeup i just apply this particular shade, blend it out and then apply some mascara to my top lashes. I really like this particular MUA mascara and i have done for some time now, it separates, lengthens and gives volume to your lashes all in one.

6. mac extra dimension skinfinish

For highlighter at the moment i am back using for an old favourite of mine, which of course is the ever so famous Oh Darling shade. When it comes to highlight for me i definitely prefer a golden/bronze toned highlighter, as they just suit me better over something more pink toned. What i love about the Extra Dimension Skinfinishes from MAC is not only how pigmented and stunning they are, but also how finely milled/light-weight the formulas of the different shades are.

7. revolution bronzer reloaded

The final step for the face/base makeup is bronzer, which for me i love how it just warms up the face and gives some dimension to the face also. For the past month or so i have switched up what i have been using, swapping the higher end bronzer for a drugstore alternative. This particular bronzer is in the shade Long Weekend by Revolution, which not only warms the face up but also gives it a subtle "beach-like glow" at the same time making it the perfect product for the summer months.

8. mac lip liner pencil, mac matte lipstick + bareMinerals gloss

Finally we move on to lips, which of course is a nude lip combination. I have really been loving a glossy nude lip for this spring/summer, which has been one of two different combinations. This particular nude lip is a trio of the Oak lip liner pencil by MAC, Yash matte lipstick also by MAC and the Gen Nude Far Out lip gloss by bareMinerals. These three particular products all together create the perfect beige-nude lip with a hint of pink.

Catch up on my new-in travel beauty post: here

xo.

WHAT TO PACK IN YOUR SUMMER HOLIDAY MAKEUP BAG

Hello everyone! So back at the start of summer i first shared a drugstore beach holiday makeup post, which focused mainly on more "day/beach" makeup products and not evening time/multi purpose products. With that in mind for today's post, i thought i would put a spin on things and share with you more of a must-pack post...

1. choose wisely when picking a makeup bag

Tip number one and probably one of the most important ones is, when it comes to choosing a makeup bag to take away with you. Personally i always use the ones from Skinnydip, as you can not only fit a large amount into a compact space, you can also see what you are searching for yet the designs are still really nice.

2. save space + pack mini/travel size products

This doesn't just apply to makeup but also toiletries like shower gels, shampoos and toothpastes. Although an important one for me is mini sized skincare products, which you can picks up in sets/gift with purchases or free as a beauty counter and i like to save them for when i am travelling anywhere. This is such a great way of taking all the products you are going to need, as well as saving space and not wasting product. 

3. skincare/hydrating products

Kind of sticking with the skincare mini/travels theme, a must pack for summer holiday is your skincare and more specifically hydrating products. The reason being is as you are more likely going to be in the sun a lot, you are going to want to re-hydrate your skin and add moisture back in from what the sun has soaked up.

4. different shades of foundation

This is a must pack thing for me also and that is two different shades of foundation, as at the start of the holiday you are obviously going to be less tanned than you will be during the mid-end of your holiday and that is where the darker shade will come in. Also by having two different shades, if you are an in-between shade you can simple mix a little of the two together to create a shade that matches you.

5. opt for a liquid highlighter/more natural highlighter

Wearing a liquid/cream highlighter on holiday is much more light weight than layering multiple products, also you are probably going to want to opt for something a little more natural (especially if it is humid in the evenings) nobody wants to be a shine-y mess.

6. setting powder/setting spray

Talking of a shine-y mess, another must pack item is definitely setting powders and setting sprays. Not only will this keep your makeup from moving around during the evening, but it will also keep you shine free and this even applies to me being a normal-dry skin type (so if you are more of and oily skin type you are definitely going to want to touch up). Setting sprays will also add another layer of shine protection, as well as hydrating your skin and allow you to feel a little more refreshed.

7. multiple lip products + different shades

I am all about the nudes but when it comes to being on holiday, you are going to want to be sassy from time to time and wearing a brighter/different coloured lip. A lot of lip products are super sleek/compact packaging wise, so you can afford to pack a handful if you wanted to (as long as you have different options).

8. opt for sleek/smaller packaged products

Finally and still talking about packing multiple products, you are also want to be wise about what size of product you are going to take. Definitely ditch your bulky eyeshadow/cheek palettes for the week and opt for something sleeker or smaller, this way you are freeing up space for other key essential products.

Catch up on my previous post HERE...

xo.

TRAVEL BEAUTY | TEN PRODUCT WEEKEND MAKEUP BAG

Hello everyone! I know i only shared a "what's in my travel makeup bag" post just last month, but i am going away for the weekend and i didn't want to take too many products with me (literally just the bare essentials). So as i was thinking of what products i could pack, as well as knowing what products would be compact/used for multiple things and i managed to get it down to a ten product makeup bag which for me is quite a challenge, as half of the time i love to over-pack and bring about five too many lip products that i don't end up reaching for...

Seeing as i was only taking a small amount of products and i didn't need a huge wash/makeup bag, i decided to go with one of the smaller sized skinnydip makeup bags and you can get them from the skinnydip site/stores, ASOS, topshop and now beautybay.com too. I personally always use these makeup bags, as they always come in cute patterns yet are still see-through and you can not only see what you are looking for but also you can fit so much inside of them. Another thing i did to cut down on the amount of products i needed to take, by doing my eyebrows the night before using the revolution brow tint in the shade dark brown leaving it on for the full two hours and this way i know my brows are going to be good for the whole weekend.

nuxe huile prodigeiuse (sample/travel size)
So something that i use every single day is this dry oil by Nuxe and i love to apply it right before i do my makeup, so this is an essential for me. The only downside was when i was to travel with it, it is huge as it comes in a 50ml glass bottle and i was always scared it was going to smash. That being said i recently received a bag full of mini Nuxe products, including a mini version of this perfect for taking away with me.

l'oréal infallible pro-glow foundation in the shade 205
My foundation of choice for the weekend is the pro-glow by L'Oréal, not only because it comes in a squeeze-y plastic compact tuble, rather than a glass bottle but also because i know it is going to look good/last all day.

ps my perfect colour concealer in the shade nude beige
This concealer is pretty much my everyday go-to concealer, so i know that it is going look good and last all day long without creasing etc. This concealer is also super slim and compact.

bareMinerals invisible light powder duo
So my powder of choice is probably not the most travel friendly size-wise but by taking other things that are more compact, does make for some room and i know this powder is going to do what i need it to do. As this is a powder duo, it has one side that is a matte powder perfect for the t-zone area to control shine and a glow powder side on the other for other areas of the face.

bareMinerals gold obsession chandelight glow illuminator
This is actually a product that i mentioned in my previous post, which is also a good one for travelling with as it is a cream to powder product and there is no need to pack two individual products.

bronze bronze queen bronzer in the shade sunset
This bronzer has pretty much been my go-to everyday bronzer for both warming up the face and used on my eyes, for a quick bronzed eye look ever since i picked it up last month. Skipping on the hefty eyeshadow palettes and just using bronzer is perfect for travelling, as you are multi using products and cutting down on space.

ps pro hd mascara in the shade black
Another everyday favourite from Primark is this ps pro HD mascara and i have mentioned before how it is a great dupe for my favourite KIKO 30 day lash treatment mascara, yet this one is only £3. I would normally take a sample sized mascara i have from MAC but i seem to have miss-placed them so this one has to be packed.

mac pro longwear waterproof brow set in the shade brown/ebony
Talking of products from MAC, the only thing when doing my makeup to my brows is to brush through them with some brow gel once my makeup is all done. This has become my favourite brow gel i have ever used, it also happens to be super travel friendly sized.

mac lip pencil in the shade stripdown
So for the final two items, they were probably the two hardest items to choose and know what to pack and this is probably why i usually end up packing way too many. That being said when i reached a decision i decided to go with stripdown liner, as it looks good on its own as well as with pretty much any other lip product applied on-top because of its creamy beige/brown colour.

charlotte tilbury hot lips lipstick in the shade KKW
Finally for lipstick i decided to go with a trusty handbag favourite of mine, which happens to be a perfect shade of nude for the time of year. Another reason why i decided to go with this lipstick is because i know it is super pigmented, creamy/hydrating on the lips and of course long-wearing. I also love the way it looks paired with stripdown liner, as it adds a touch of pink to the beige/brown liner creating a beautiful nude.

Catch up on my travel wishlist #4 summer edition HERE...

xo.

WHAT'S IN MY MAKEUP BAG | TRAVEL EDITION

Hello everyone! When i was recently thinking what to pack into my makeup bag, i suddenly realised that it has actually been a hot minute since i last did a "what's in my makeup bag" post and the reason for that being i don't usually use a makeup bag unless i am travelling somewhere. So i thought this would be the perfect opportunity to share with you, what i decided to pack as well as a couple of makeup items that i can't seem to put down...

So the makeup bag that i am using is the same one that i featured in my previous "what's in my makeup bag" post, simply because i am still obsessed with everything about it. Even though i picked this up last year, you can still get your hands on it here (peachy wash bag). It is super spacious, easy to clean if you get anything on it or in it and even thought it has a super cute peachy design you can still see inside for what product you are searching for. Moving on to the makeup that i decided to pack, i went for products that i know work well together and mainly focusing on the base as i always do. What i did do though is pack a couple of different lip options, from matte nudes to gloss and even a brighter lip in case i feel like switching things up.

(click to shop what's in my makeup bag)

l'oréal infallible pro-glow foundation in the shade 205

primark ps my perfect colour liquid concealer in the shade nude beige

bareMinerals invisible light powder duo

rimmel insta contour stick in the shade medium

bareMinerals gold obsession candlelight glow highlighter

artdeco limited edition bronzing powder

revolution brow tint in the shade dark brown

mac pro longwear waterproof brow set in the shade brown/ebony

little mac pigment trio (travel size)

mac false lash extreme black mascara (sample size)

morphe brushes color pencil in the shade bamboo

anastasia beverly hills liquid lipstick in the shade naked

mac matte lipstick in the shade honey love

mac retro matte lipstick in the shade relentlessly red

primark ps nudes metallic lip gloss

Catch up on my things i'm loving on ASOS right now post HERE...

xo.

WHAT'S IN MY MAKEUP BAG

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day whatever you are up to! I have no idea how long it has been since i last did the "what's in my makeup bag" tag, this is type of tag is one of my absolute favourites to read blog posts and watch youtube videos on. I recently got my hands on this amazing makeup bag from Alphabet Bags as they do a wide range of stunning items from makeup bags to wash bags and even phone cases. This particular makeup bag really got my attention as a) it is black and b) it has a gold glitter initial on it with a K for Katie...obviously! So without further ado here it is the contents of my makeup bag...

Maybelline Silk Glam Eyeshadow Quad in the shade Coral Drama

Benefit Gimme Brow in the shade Medium/Deep

MAC Cremesheen Lipstick in the shade Creme D'Nude

Maybelline Color Tattoo in the shade On and on Bronze

NARS Bronzing Powder in the shade Laguna

Seventeen Define & Conquer Contour Kit in the shade Fair

BeautyBay Lipgloss in the shade Golden Glow

NYX Lip Liner in the shade Beige

Essence Lip Liner in the shade Honey Berry

L'Oreal Lumi Magique Instant Radiance Enhancer

L'Oreal Collection Exclusive Lipstick in the shade JLO's Nude

Clarins Beauty Flash Balm Primer

MAC Mineralized Skinfinish in the shade Soft & Gentle

Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer in the shade Light

Revlon Photoready Skinlights in the shade Pink Light

Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation in the shade Bone

Zoeva Blush in the shade Shy Beauty

Smashbox Full Exposure Mascara in the shade Jet Black

Eylure Lash Voluminous 24 Hour Eyeliner in the shade Black

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

Rimmel Brow This Way in the shade Dark Brown

MAC Prep+Prime Highlighter in the shade Bright Forecast 

L'Oreal Color Riche Lumiere Eyeshadow in the shade Gold Mania

Check out Alphabet Bags here: http://www.alphabetbags.com/

♥

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!

♥  

MAKEUP MONDAY: WHAT'S IN MY MAKEUP BAG (UPDATED)

Hey guys, i hope you all had a great weekend. For this weeks "Makeup Monday" i thought i would give you all a look into my makeup bag seeing as i haven't done an updated one for over 4 months or so now. Don't forget that i am blogging Monday-Friday throughout the month of August...

Makeup Bag:

YSL

Face Products:

Becca Fine Pressed Powder in Bisque

NARS Bronzer in Laguna

L'Oreal True Match Foundation in N2 Vanilla 

MAC Prep+Prime in Bright Forecast 

Maybelline Instant Anti-Age Concealer in Light

L'Oreal True Match Concealer in 2 Vanilla

MAC Powder Blush in Peony Petal (Satin)

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft and Gentle

Revlon PhotoReady Skinlights in 200 Pink Light

Eye Products:

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Potion Samples

MAC Quad: All That Glitters, Satin Taupe, Mythology and Espresso 

MAC Eye Shadow for Brows in Charcoal Brown

Maybelline The Falsies Mascara in Black Drama

Benefit Gimme Brow in Medium/Deep

Rimmel Kate Moss Eye Shadow Stick in 100 Rose Gold

W7 In The Buff Natural Nudes Palette

Maybelline Color Tattoo in 35 On and On Bronze

Rimmel Scandal Eyes Khol Kajal Pencil in 005 Nude

Lip Products:

Revlon ColorStay Moisture Satin in 005 Parisian Passion

Revlon ColorStay Moisture Stain in 020 Rio Rush

MAC Amplified Lipstick in Saint Germain

MAC Cremesheen in Sunny Seoul

Essence Lip Liner in 06 Satin Mauve

NYX Retractable Lip Liner in 18 Peony

Balmi Coconut Lip Balm

Check out my previous "What's in my Makeup Bag" here:

http://katiebeautyshake.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/whats-in-my-makeup-bag-updated.html

♥   

WHAT'S IN MY MAKEUP BAG (UPDATED)

It seems just like yesterday since i first did a "what's in my makeup bag" blog post back during "blogmas" which was over 4 months ago already! I like to change up what i keep in my makeup bag quiet a bit either because i am always trying out something new or something i had forgotten about but loved. So here it is the updated contents of my makeup bag...

Like my previous "what's in my makeup bag" post, my current makeup bag is another one by Ted Baker from around the same time and collection as my other makeup bag. 

I love love love this particular bag, it's such a pretty shade of pink with the gold zip detailing and the cute dog print all over the bag. I highly recommend Ted Baker makeup/wash bags, they are such high quality which in my opinion makes them worth the price as they are long lasting.

  

The products:

MAC pro long wear concealer (NC15)

Clinique anti-blemish solutions gel (Mini version)

L'Oreal lumi magique base primer

Monu moisturizer 

L'Oreal true match foundation (Vanilla)

Maybelline fit me concealer (The shade number has come off)

The Body Shop elderflower eye gel

The Body Shop lip butter (Pink grapefruit)

Rimmel stay matte powder (Transparent)

No7 brow pencil (Brown)

Urban Decay Primer Potion (Original)

The Body Shop brow gel (Clear)

No7 tweezers

MUW Luxe precision liner (Black)

Urban Decay naked basics palette and ammo 2 palette

No7 exquisite curl mascara (Black, i love this for my bottom lashes)

Maybelline the falsies mascara (Black waterproof)

NYX kohl eyeliner (Black)

Topshop bronzer (Sandcastle)

MUA mosaic bronzer (Sunkissed glow)

MAC mineralize skin finish (Soft and Gentle)

NARS highlighting powder (Albatross)

NYX lip liner (Beige, dolly pink and fuchsia)     

Tanya Burr lipgloss (Afternoon Tea)

Maybelline lipstick (Sultry Sand)

Check out my previous "what's in my makeup bag" post here.

What are your favourite items that you keep in your makeup bag?

BLOGMAS DAY TWELVE: WHAT'S IN MY MAKEUP BAG

I have never been that type of person to pack lightly, my handbag is always full of random things. I have also never been one for small bags and that says the same for my makeup bag...

Makeup bag: Ted Baker pastel green bow wash bag (SS13collection)

L'Oreal nude magique eau de teint foundation (Warm Ivory)

L'Oreal nude magique bb powder (Light/Medium)

Collection 16 hour lasting perfection concealer (Light)

MUA luxe power brow and highlight (Dark Brown)

Topshop matte bronzer (Sandcastle)

A very well loved Sleek 3in1 bronzer/highlight/blush palette (Light) 

NYX eye kohl pencil (Black)

L'Oreal superliner ultra precision (Black)

L'Oreal lumi magique highlighter pen (Light)

L'Oreal mega volume black smoke mascara (Black)

Urban Decay naked basics palette

Beneifit coralista blush

Too Faced lip gloss (Mocha)

 Nspa lip treatment

NYX round lipstick (Celine)

These are the products that i generally use on a day to day basis. As i have said in a previous blog post i have quiet an obsession with L'Oreal products, especially the "Magique" collection.

Hope you are all having a Happy Thursday...

Katie ♥