Back To Basics: The Natural Look

Recently I’ve been opting for a much more natural look with my makeup. I’ve ditched my signature cat flick for a simple swipe of eyeshadow, a teensy bit of eyeliner on both my upper and lower lash line to thicken the appearance of my lashes and of course, a quick coat of mascara. I’ve really been trying to keep my skin clear lately so I’ve said goodbye to my foundation for a little while and only used concealer where I need it. A light dusting of bronzer, blush and a swipe of lipstick later and I’m good to go, quick and easy.

Face – Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer – Shade 3 Medium

Bare Minerals Warmth

MAC Blush – Fleur Power

Eyes – MAC E/S – Woodwinked (lid)

MAC E/S – Handwritten (crease & brows)

Avon Super Shock Eyeliner

Maybelline Rocket Volum’ Express Mascara

Lips – MAC Lipstick – Crème Cup

 

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Back To Basics: My Everyday Eye Makeup Essentials

When it comes to the topic of eye makeup, I’m the same as a lot of other ladies out there in that I own a multitude of different eyeshadows, liners, etc, however I always find myself reaching for the same few items on an everyday basis. These are the basics of my eye makeup kit if you will, the products that I’d be safe with if all my other makeup were to be taken away (let’s pray that never happens) and here I shall explain why I couldn’t possibly do without them.

Let’s begin with my MAC quad palette, this is one of MAC’s customizable palettes and I love it for travelling as well as for everyday use. In it I have Arena, a soft peach which I use most days as a natural looking base all over my lid. I then like to add some depth to my crease which I achieve by using Cork, a soft matte brown. For a more made up day look or for my favourite nighttime look (a bronze smokey eye) I have Woodwinked and Amber Lights which I also think are both perfect for day to night transitional makeup if you’re a busy bee on the go. When doing a smoky eye I (sparingly) use MAC’s Handwritten eyeshadow which is an extremely pigmented dark matte brown in my crease, I also use this everyday to fill in my eyebrows.

No matter which look I’m going for I always top it off with a flick of eyeliner over my top lid and a coat (or two) of mascara. I’m currently using Avon Super Shock Eyeliner and Maybelline Rocket volum’ express Mascara.

 

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FOTD

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Face – MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation - NC30

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer - Shade 3 Medium

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural – Medium Dark

Bare Minerals Ready Bronzer – The High Dive

MAC Blush – Fleur Power

Eyes – MAC Paintpot – Painterly

MAC E/S – Woodwinked (lid)

MAC E/S – Handwritten (crease & brows)

Urban Decay E/S – Sin (highlight)

Avon Super Shock Gel Eyeliner – Black

No7 Exquisite Curl Mascara

Lips – MAC Lip Liner – Stripdown

Mac Lipstick – Please Me

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