So we'll start from the basics, I love this moisturiser I have very dry skin as I suffer from eczema and I used this for the past three years and its great. I do however have to top up every now and again with a moisturising face mask. I do like the way it feels better then the gel version that Clinque do and its soaks in very well not leaving any greasy residue behind.
Clinique Dramatically different Moisturising Lotion |
I have had a few different under eye concealers but the Bobbi Brown Cream Concealer one is my favourite, they have not long since changed the packaging and the powder from a loose to a pressed and I think its a change for the better. The powder does really make a difference to the way it looks and the way it lasts. You can apply it with your finger making a rocking motion under the eye towards the hairline or a small brush making sure to blend it well.
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Bobbi Brown Concealer Beige / Pale Yellow |
For a foundation I found that a cream one works the best for me, I used to use the Mac Studio fix until I discovered that Bobbi Brown do a very similar one, so I switched to Moisturising Cream Compact Foundation. As you can tell I have used quite a lot and I think its great that you can do a few layers for a nice dramatic effect or do a thin layer for a day to day look. It also doesn't seem to dry my skin out like other foundation have tried and lasts really well. I apply it with a foundation brush to work it into my skin making sure it is well blended.
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Bobbi Brown Cream Foundation 3.5 Warm Beige |
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Clinque Almost Powder Make-up 04 Neutral |
I always wear a bronzer but I noticed that I was going down the umperlumper road so quickly swopped to a lighter shade in a matt finish. I use the Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder in the Golden Light 1 and i use the Mac 182 Buffer Brush to apply it.This is really good to use for contouring and giving you that summer glow without being to dark.
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Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder Golden Light 1 |
This blusher is amazing for every day or for a night out its the Dior Healthy Glow Awakening Blush that I just couldn't resist as soon as I saw it. I love the way that Dior package their products and this being my first Dior make-up purchase there defiantly will be more. I would be careful with this as it develops over time and I have over done it on a few occasions thinking it looks great when I first applied it.
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Dior Blusher Rosey Glow 001 Petal |
The Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat is there anything more to say. I think this is great to outline the lips to give them a great shape and obviously under and around the eyes but find that it doesn't sit well with the Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer.
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The Original Touche Eclat Radiant Touch |
I have had so many different types of Mascaras and this is I guess flavour of the month but it is a good all-round mascara that doesn't smudge over time. It also claims to be conditioning but I'm not sure I have seen much difference and I have been using it almost every day for four months now.
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Mac Zoom Lash Plush Black |
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Benefit High Brow Glow |
You cant live without a tin of Vaseline Lip Therapy in your handbag, on your bedside table in your make-up bag or in your desk draw. Currently I'm using the Rosey Lips one that has a nice pink tint but the original is always handy to have not only for lips but for conditioning your eyelashes and even I quick moisturiser in an emergences. I always put Vaseline on my lips before I put on my lipstick as I find it stops even cheap lipsticks drying out quickly.
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Vaseline Rose and Almond Oil |
My favourite things do and will change over time so ill try and keep this page updated, I hope this has been helpful.
I have always used YSL but didnt even think of using it to outline my lips (I get terrible 'bleeding' and some lipsticks look awful on me) I will have to give this a try! Thank you http://getthrifty.blogspot.co.uk/
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment it's great to be sharing ideas, I use mine just in the bow but you can use it all around please let me know how you get on!! :)
DeleteLiz xxx