Here are some of my makeup essentials for if you're maybe going out, or travelling and need to take a minimum of products!
From Left: Both Brushes are face brushes from Bare Minerals, NARS Laguna & Orgasm Duo, Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer, MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural
We will begin with face products. Of course you can have a foundation or BB cream but i didn't include one because i don't usually wear any.
To conceal any dark circles or blemishes i use the trust Collection Lasting Perfection concealer (as you can see it's well used). It provides a heavy coverage and conceals anything that needs to be. It lasts a good amount of time and a little bit definitely goes a long way.
For contour i like to use my NARS Laguna bronzer, its the perfect shade for any skin tone and is matt so you don't get any unwanted shine or sparkle on your face. It's my favourite bronzer ever, i actually purchased this when i went to New York in February.
For Highlight/blush i like to use Orgasm by NARS. It's a beautiful pink with gold highlight which warms the face and looks super pretty. Also as the bronzer and blush are a duo it takes up less room in my makeup bag!
To set my face makeup i use my MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Light. This powder is my saviour. I suffer from oily skin so when in doubt i whip this out and quickly powder my T-Zone and I'm all oil-free!
From Left: Colourlash Mascara in Clear by Collection, W7 Angled Eyeshadow Brush, Fashionista Eyebrow Palette, Maybelline Collossal Volume Express Mascara, Miss Sporty Waterproof 24hr Pump Up Booster Eyeliner, Maybelline Colour Tattoo in On and On Bronze, Ruby and Millie Eyeshadow Brush, Emite Makeup Eyeshadow in Nect
Next is eyes and eyebrows.
I fill in my eyebrows using powders from my Fashionista Eyebrow Palette and my W7 Angled brush which i brought of off Amazon.co.uk. After filling in my brows i set them with Collection's clear mascara, this just holds them in place all day.
For my eyeshadow, using my index finger i'll take some of my Maybelline Colour Tattoo in On and On Bronze and put that all over my lid and blend with my ruby and millie brush. In my inner corners ill use Nect by Emite Makeup (they're a foreign brand so i don't know how easy it is to get hold of). Its a beautiful champagne shade with a lot of shimmer to make your eyes pop. I sometimes use this as a brow highlight also.
I'll then line my upper lash line with my favourite eyeliner ever; Miss Sporty's 24hr Pump Up Booster Eyeliner and create a small flick.
And to finish coat my eyelashes in the Colossal Volume Express Mascara by Maybelline, a favourite of many!
From Left: Bourjois Colour Boost in Orange Punch, Maybelline Babylips in Cherry Me, MAC Lovelorn
To complete the look i'd take with me 3 different options of lip colours, all extremely hydrating and moisturising.
Bourjois' Colour Boost's are super hydrating and pigmented. Perfect for summer! Orange Punch is a gorgeous orange shade which looks so nice with golden/bronze eye looks.
Maybelline Babylips are extremely popular within the beauty bloggers/youtubers community and i can understand why! Cherry Me is a sheer red lip balm. It's great for young teens who are still in school and want a little colour but not too much.
Finally is my beloved MAC lipstick in Lovelorn. This pink shade is so natural and pretty, it's great for everyday as well as going out. It's a formal feminine shade for people who prefer lipsticks over balms or crayons.
