Hi Guy's!
Apologies for the extreme close up photo!... My last two blogs have been very much skincare related, so I thought I would mix it up a little bit and do a makeup look whilst sharing some of my favourite products. Starting with my base - I like to use a medium to full coverage foundation, I'm currently using Lancome Teint Idol Ultra 24hr foundation, it's a liquid formula and when applied with a brush or sponge it gives you a flawless, airbrushed finish. I personally don't like to have to reapply or touch up my make up throughout the day so I need staying power.. and this has it! No matter the conditions, my base is always still in place at the end of the day. I will often change my foundation in the quest for flawless skin but this is a foundation I always come back to. This is definitely up there in my top 5 favourite foundations. Add into the mix, Clarins Instant Concealer and the coverage you get is.. AMAZING!! I suffer with dark circles and as I'm getting on a bit now (29 this year!!) I'm starting to get fine lines too. This concealer glides beautifully onto your skin and honestly covers even the darkest of circles. To apply, I use the same sponge as my foundation and gently push onto my under eye area until blended. This is without a doubt my favourite concealer and now I have found it, it has a firm place in my makeup bag. Okay, so because this look involves a Black / Charcoal eye shadow, I would now move onto my eyes. Firstly, I line my eyes and draw in a flick, you want quite a thick line with this look. I used the Lancome Artliner - I like this eyeliner, I got it in the recent Lancome Gift but honestly it isn't any different to most black liquid eyeliners. Because it is Lancome it's quite pricey and I can't say it's wow'd me enough for me to buy it full price so perhaps try the Kiko 24hr Liner which is half the price and just as good! Once you've got your liner in place, take your Black / Charcoal shadow on a blending brush (See the Real Techniques brush I used in the picture below) and gently blend into the crease of your eye. Build this up for a more dramatic look but remember to blend! When you've got your desired look apply your mascara.. I used YSL False Lash Effect Mascara which I LOVE.. Again I have tried soooo many mascaras and I always come back to this one. With a couple of coats it gives you intense black, thicker and longer lashes.. So now your eyes are complete check for fall down from your eye shadow, I usually use my sponge just to wipe over my under eye area. I would now apply my powder, i used the Vichy Dermablend powder and swept it over my T-Zone. If you don't suffer with oiliness as much as I do perhaps try MAC Mineralize powder.. Next, I used the Sleek Powder Contour and Highlight palette. If you have a fair skin tone like me then you'll love this product, it gives a really natural contour which blends easily and the highlight is to die for! Now sweep blusher onto the apples of your cheeks, I used The Balm Hot Mama blush which is a beautiful deeper rose colour. This has a gorgeous shimmer to it, which gives your skin a really healthy glow, just remember a little bit goes a long way. Finish the look with your favourite nude lipstick, I used Soap and Glory Sexy Mother Pucker in Nude O'Beige.
I hope you find this review useful, please comment below and let me know your thoughts!
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