My Face in a Nutshell.
I see these posts being done all the time on other peoples blogs, so I thought I would give it a go myself. Although I have to say I'm not one for wearing much makeup - there is pretty much none during the day because 99% of the time I'm dancing and in the evening, just my pure essentials. I seem to be one of those people who tends to look like a drag queen if I wear too much make-up . . . not the one! so I tend to opt for the more natural look. However a little bit of lipstick is usually applied in order to create the finishing touches!!
Base Line
So first thing is first, when doing my make-up and actually making an effort to not look like a complete homeless, The Base - Foundation. When I was younger I was never really tought how to put it on, or what colour was right for me so just by trial and error I've found one that works. I use Rimmel Lasting Finish 25, tone colour 303 - True Nude. I find that it gives me just enough colour (as I am like Snow White) but not too much to make me look like a wotsit. I apply the foundation with a foundation brush and I have done for years. The overall finish is much more even and you don't end up with streaks across your face. Its cheap and can be found in most drug stores, my common place is Superdrug as they do student discount! SCORE! Unlike other foundations such as 'Dream Mat Moose' it doesn't leave your skin feeling completely consealed and dry. My skin is naturaly quite dry and I find certain foundations just make it flake and enhance the dry look, whereas Rimmel doesn't. I also find that it lasts forever, I literally bought this one last week as my second tube. The first must have lasted me at least a year if not too! So again you won't be spending a fortune. The normal retail price is £6.99 which isn't bad for make-up (click here for this product)
So first thing is first, when doing my make-up and actually making an effort to not look like a complete homeless, The Base - Foundation. When I was younger I was never really tought how to put it on, or what colour was right for me so just by trial and error I've found one that works. I use Rimmel Lasting Finish 25, tone colour 303 - True Nude. I find that it gives me just enough colour (as I am like Snow White) but not too much to make me look like a wotsit. I apply the foundation with a foundation brush and I have done for years. The overall finish is much more even and you don't end up with streaks across your face. Its cheap and can be found in most drug stores, my common place is Superdrug as they do student discount! SCORE! Unlike other foundations such as 'Dream Mat Moose' it doesn't leave your skin feeling completely consealed and dry. My skin is naturaly quite dry and I find certain foundations just make it flake and enhance the dry look, whereas Rimmel doesn't. I also find that it lasts forever, I literally bought this one last week as my second tube. The first must have lasted me at least a year if not too! So again you won't be spending a fortune. The normal retail price is £6.99 which isn't bad for make-up (click here for this product)
Pretty in Pink
The next step of my normal routine is to apply blusher. Again I was never taught about colours or application before, and I think it was only during year 11 when my Dad bought me a set of Benefit Cosmetics make-up for Christmas that I actually got into wearing it. The rest is history, this blusher could very well be that same one that he bought me all those years ago. I just find that it lasts forever, if its not the first then its definitly only the second. There are many other shades of the blusher depending on your skin tone, however if you're pale, like myself I would reccomend 'Dandelion'. The retail price of this baby is £23.50 but again in certain stores you may be able to get student discount! (click here for product)
Lash Extravaganza
This is my favourite part of the make-up routine! I naturally have very long eye lashes and they are dark, however this has been known to give the effect of my lashes being FAKE! Time after time I get asked if I'm wearing them, but nope . . . its all me! I tend to put on one coat, wait until its almost dry and then put on some more so that it sticks in the place I want it to. It might seem like effort but its worth it. 'Maxfactor Masterpiece Max' lasts the whole night, and although I find its the item of make-up that I am buying the most I think thats purely because I use it most frequently. Its usually about £10 in Tesco which I find quite steep but I find myself bying it over and over, and its definitley worth the price! In Superdrug its sold at £9.99 and again in store you get student discount (click here for product)
Eye Liner Flicks
I literally cannot remember the last time I went out and didn't do the flicks from the side of my eyes. I have used many eye liners over the years, however this one is by far the best I've ever used. Again it is more expensive about £9 (although I got mine at the airport so it could be more) but its lasted me 6 months so far, and we are still going strong. 'Loreal Paris Super Liner Luminizer' is definitly worth the buy. I have complete control over the lines and its never clumpy. Smooth and Sleek and recommended to all of you that like to be creative with the liner :) (click here for product)
Love Livy x
i love the sound of the dandelion face powder- i use hervana at the moment but find it a bit pinky! xx
ReplyDeleteYeah its especially good if your on the pale side, a little bit like myself, plus it lasts FOREVER! :) happy to help! remember to give me a follow <--- :) x
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