I've always pretty much worn high street makeup brands
which are cheap and normally just as good if not sometimes better
than big budget makeup. Especially for everyday makeup
I mean who wants to fork out hundreds of pounds each month on makeup?
I would love to just as much as anyone else but it's
just not practical.
That being said I do like to treat myself now and
again to a couple of items. I always find a good foundation
or concealer most worthwhile for me.
So here's what I've bought lately and thought I'd share
the thoughts floating around in my little bubble head of mine.
So first up is Benefits concealer called 'Erase Paste'. I got it
in shade number 1,Fair for £19.50.They also do shades 'Medium'
and 'Deep'.
Now this concealer is quite thick,almost has a waxy texture
to it so you really don't need a lot when applying and I find
the more you apply the more 'cakey' it can turn out.
If you have dry skin I definitely recommend using a facial
scrub and moisturise first as it can look a little flakey.
But overall I think it has a good coverage and does help to
minimise the appearance of breakouts.
Next is 'Estee Lauder' foundation called
'Double wear maximum cover camouflage makeup for face
and body SPF 15'.(Phew that was long!)
I got this in shade 'Creamy Vanilla' and it was £28.50.
Again this is very thick foundation and it is pretty hard to blend,
even with a foundation brush. I found mixing it with a regular
foundation loosened it up and made it easier to work with.
Also I find it drys very quickly while applying so you have to be quick with it.
This isn't the most amazing foundation I've used,out of ten I'd
rate it a 7. But what this product lacks in blending points
it gains for coverage. The coverage is really good (as it's supposed
to cover blemishes,surgical & acne scars,sun spots & varicose veins)
I just find it too dry/thick for my skin on it's own but
like I said with another foundation it's great.
This base mascara is by 'Lancome' called 'Cils Booster'
and it was £21.
This helps my lashes look longer and fuller as my eyelashes
are awful! They're so short but with curling my eyelashes
and then applying this they look better. It's still no miracle
booster but nothing is apart from falsies right?
It doesn't clump my lashes either and allows you to
build up on how thick you want your lashes to look.
(see what I mean?It's like they don't exist :( )
I only applied one coat in this picture and without using an
eyelash curler but normally I apply two coats.
I know this one isn't a big budget buy but I thought
I'd throw it in there as I LOVE IT!
This is by 'Rimmel' called Lasting Finish Lipstick
in colour 'Drop Of Sherry'.
This is a lovely warm colour with slight pink undertones
but also quite plummy. Great for winter if you're
a bit worried about going for full red like me!
And although it looks shimmery it looks quite matte on.
It's very moisturizing as well and lasts quite a long time.
This was £4.99.
Au Revoir!
xxx
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