Your makeup, similarly to your wardrobe needs a reliable
load of basics. I, just like any 18 year old girl that has an unhealthy
obsession with shopping, does enjoy a mini treat in the beauty department in
Selfridges. Then it comes to being realistic, as much as I’d love to fully
stock up my makeup bag with Bobbi Brown, Chanel and MAC, that is just not gonna
happen. A good boots buy is the way forward when in urgent need of basics.
With my high street and high end buys (not that many to be
fair, I give in to clothes too easily to be fully stocked on expensive makeup)
I have a fairly good collection of some reliable basics;
Soap And Glory –
Hocus Focus
I’ve had this for two years but it’s been one of those
products that I’ve been very on and off with. Personally, I think that’s
because it’s best for winter as it’s a more hydrating alternative to powder
highlighter, yet it is still quite subtle so is nice to sweep on your
cheekbones for a lazy day when you aren’t up for full makeup. However I would
say, when layered over foundation it doesn’t always blend brilliantly if you’re
being lazy, but the product itself does last forever!
Bourjois Paris –
Bronzing Primer
I bought this product out of curiosity last summer after it
was hyped about so much everywhere and compared with Chanel’s Soleil Tan de
Chanel, and I haven’t stopped using it since! It’s very subtle when worn
underneath foundation but, for me, I prefer it that way, I like to try and
avoid looking like I’ve spent half an hour doing my makeup in the morning.
Laura Mercier – Silk
Crème Foundation
Despite the fact I am currently in constant fear that this
foundation no longer matches my skin tone because I purchased it in the summer,
I do still like it. I haven’t tried an extreme amount of foundations but
personally, I find this foundation quite thick, which in comparison to a liquid
foundation of course it’s gonna be. As the name gives away, the foundation has
a crème texture which helps to give you a really good coverage, always a bonus!
But with skin like mine, if I want good coverage to last for longer than 2-3
hours I need to get priming beforehand (I’m too lazy for this at the moment so
I can’t confirm if it would be massively beneficial). I am a fan of this
foundation and it was the best one I found when I was having trouble with acne
on my chin as it is good coverage, but I think I want to experiment with other
foundation when it comes to restocking.
MAC – Eyeshadow In
Matte Charcoal Brown
After testing a number of eyebrow pencils and a HD Brows
eyebrow shadow that was a little too dark to be using, I decided to just keep
it simple and go for this MAC matte eyeshadow. I’m admittedly a tad lazy with
my makeup routine some mornings so using eyeshadow instead of a pencil to fill
in and shape my brows is far easier and less time consuming, so perfect for me,
I would defiantly recommend using a shadow like this for your brows if you’re
not an early bird.
Naked 2 Palette
This product, honest to god, I could not live without. It’s
honestly the best money I’ve ever spent on makeup. I think it’s going to get to
the point, if it hasn’t already, that majority of girls between the age of
16-25 own one of their palettes. They’re perfect for everyday makeup with the
complete collection of nude shadows, and easily work with a variety of other
colours. Personally, I think it should be a compulsory Christmas present every
year.
Revlon – Photoready
3D Volume Mascara
I’m a killer for a mascara that doesn’t clump, spider
lashes, no thanks. This Revlon mascara is one of the best ones I have found for
separating and lengthening my lashes, making them look longer and preventing
them from clumping together to the point that I need wipe half the mascara onto
the tube before I apply it. And to top it off, it lasts most of the day too.
Collection 2000 – Lasting
Perfection Concealer
Anyone and everyone that watches beauty bloggers on youtube
will have heard this concealer being recommended. For £4, the coverage is
amazing and it has quite a matte texture so lasts really well (as long as you
don’t keep touching the blemish you may be concealing, I’m forever getting
moaned at for doing this). However, the
one thing that annoys me about this product, there is the possibility that it
will leak in your handbag, it is the most annoying thing.
MAC – Ruby Woo
If you want a red lipstick, and don’t fancy spending the
same amount, or more, that you would pay for a gig, buy this one! It’s a
classic red that would suit a variety of skin tones and unlike a lot of red
lipsticks, it lasts forever because of it’s matte texture. Although I do warn
you, the matte texture isn’t the best thing at the end of the day when your
lips aren’t looking quite so smooth as they were when you applied it that
morning. Regardless, it is still a great basic to own.
xoxo