About to head over to a friend's house for a few quiet drinks hun, but here's a couple of must-have tips before I go (and come back later to talk more about pretties!)
Foundation: Maybelline SuperStay 24 Hour. No joke, hands down the BEST foundation I've owned in years. Goes on beautifully with either fingers or sponge, isn't cakey or chalky but gives fantastic coverage without weighing you down, and really does last all day. Love it. Am about to buy some of the Fit Me range that's just come out to see how it measures up, but in all honesty, the SuperStay is fantastic. I highly recommend it.
Powder: You don't even really need it if you're using SuperStay, but if you're (for eg) going out on the town for a sweaty night of dancing, or need a really polished look for attending a wedding, my pick is definitely L'Oreal True Match. Very finely milled, goes on like a dream and doesn't go chalky or look orangey like a lot of 'translucent' powders.
Okay, gotta dash, but will be back tomorrow to talk more PS - that bright pink lippie I was talking about? NYX Matte in Shocking Pink. Sooooo good!
A loose powder is fantastic. Did not use it for years, then finally started a couple of years ago. It is good for setting make-up, especially if you are prone for smudging (which I am). I put some on now when I am not wearing full make-up. I can't wear a tinted moisturiser without going red and peeling for some reason).
My fave secret beauty product is Benefit's Girl meets pearl. I get told I'm glowing whenever I wear it!
I love everything Benefit, but have friends buy it for me OS as it gets a bit pricey
I also love make up! I have a much younger friend and for her 21st birthday a few years ago I shouted her (and myself) to a 2 hour one on one make up session/lesson with a professional make up artist. She showed us a thing or two that would highlight our own features. Cant' remember how much it was but it could be worth the money if you're keen.
concealer - maybelline only cause I haven't found anything better
Mascara also maybelline I think and always in black and often only on the top eyelashes too
eyeliner I love white to open up the eyes and my fav green eyeliner is Australias (sp?) brand and I have had it for SIXTEEN years!!! It's really small now and wouldn't you know it I went buy another one last year and they had the same colour!!! My eyes are green so with the white and green and some white shimmer eyeshadow on top I think they look great.
Foundation - I often only use powder but I like Innoxa foundation.
Lips I pretty much always put something on my lips I like rosey reds, pink and especially browns and I like colourstay.
A trick I was taught years ago is to apply clear mascara to my eyebrows, it sets them while you brush them, I used to do it years ago but haven't for ages now... maybe I'll do that again... ?
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