Daily Makeup Routine

I have always loved doing my makeup and recently when my cousins came to visit,I had so much fun showing them what products I use every day and how I do my makeup.  I remember when I was about 16 and I was watching endless Youtube videos and reading so many blogs about makeup and which products people liked to use and how they did their makeup on a daily basis.  So, as a follow on from my blog post about my Current Favourite Makeup Products, I thought I would share with you my daily makeup routine. 

I do want to point out that I am in no way a makeup professional and this is just how I like to do it with the products I like and what works best for me. 

I am going to chat about what products I use and what I use to apply them here and If you would like to watch how I put on my makeup, head on over to my blog @sweetpea97.blog and check it out! 

Before I do my makeup, I wash my face and moisturise (I will chat more about this in a future blog post).  I always find this helps my makeup apply better and stay on longer. 

When doing my makeup I like to start with the base as I find if I get the base right the rest just seems to follow suit. 

First off I use the collection lasting perfection concealer in the shade fair to cover my under eye bags and any spots. I swear by this concealer and have used it for as long as I can remember! It has such good coverage and is a bargin price!  I use my Beaty blender from Real Techniques to blend this in. 

                                                                   Superdrug = £4.19

Next I go in with the RIMMEL Lasting Finish foundation in the shade 200 soft beige.  I have used this foundation for years as I feel it sits well on my skin and blends perfectly to give a natural look.  I have switched between using a damp beauty blender and a brush to blend this in but at the moment I like to use the Real Techniques expert face brush.

    

                                            Superdrug = £8.99

As I feel a bit more insecure about my under eyes, I like to go back in with the collection lasting perfection concealer to brighten this area further. 

To set this all, I use the Rimmel stay matte powder in the shade translucent.  I find this sets my foundation and concealer really well and doesn’t make it look cakey. 

                                            Superdrug = £3.99

I then continue with my base and move onto bronzer which has been my favourite thing to apply this summer to give my face a bit more and look more alive! I current use two: HOOLA bronzer and NARS Laguna.  I find they are both easy to apply with the HOOLA being more pigmented so I try to use a bit at a time and build.  I like to use the HOOLA to add the initial colour to my face but I do blend it out a fair bit as I find it does have more warmer tones and can make me look orange if I don’t.  I then add the NARS Laguna to make me more alive but not look so orange as it has more cooler undertones to it. 

John Lewis = £27.00

NARS Cosmetics = £31.00

Once this is blended I like to define my cheek bones with the Sleek contour kit and an urban decay contour brush.  I try to use cooler tones as I have quite pale skin and this is perfect! 

                                            Boots = £5.00

I then move on to blusher and I am currently loving NARS orgasm as although very pigmented, when applied a little bit at a time gives your cheeks a lovely rosy glow with the hint of gold in it. 

                                                                  John Lewis = £25.00

To finish my face I use the Sleek highlighter palette.  Sadly they don’t have the one I use so I couldn’t show a picture, but they are very pretty shimmery shades and creamy so easy to apply with your finger. 

I then move on to brows and use Benefit Full Proof Brow Powder in the shade medium with a real techniques angled brush. It is great for getting that ombré affect and the colours are very pigmented so last all day. 

                                                               Boots = £22.50

To set my brows I use the gimme brow which again I have used forever and often just wear this on its own too! 

                                                Boots = £22.50 

Mascara is definitely my favourite makeup as I feel it completes my look and I love how it opens up my eyes.  I have tried a few different brands both high end and high street and am currently living Benefit Roller Lash.  It is not too clumpy and is easy to apply with a great applicator. 

                                        Benefit Cosmetics = £22.50

I then finish with a bit of lipgloss and ta da, makeup complete!

I hope you enjoyed this post and the video over on my Instagram, if you could give this post a like and comment your favourite daily makeup products that would be great!  

Current Favourite Makeup Products

These past few days have been spent unpacking and although at first thought this may seem boring, something I have loved doing is unpacking and organising my makeup!  This week I thought I would share with you some of my current favourite products.

I have recently discovered the L'Oreal Glow Cherie and I love it! It is great to apply under your base to give you that extra glow.  I have even worn this on a more relaxed makeup day with just concealer and no foundation and it had good coverage and was lightweight on my skin too. 

One of my all time favourite products has to be the collection lasting perfection concealer, I have used it since I was 16 and it never fails me. It is perfect for covering under eye bags and any spots or blemishes you wish to hide. It new packaging is amazing too! 

Another product I have had for a while but recently re-discovered when unpacking is the NARS Bronzer in the shade Laguna.  The packaging is gorgeous and the makeup is even better!  I am no makeup expert but I would say this has cooler tones in it which is perfect to use all year round.  It applies easy and blends well too which is a bonus for when I am rushing to get ready in the morning haha! 

Blusher is something I don't often wear, but this summer I have fallen back in love with the NARS blush in the shade Orgasm.  For someone who doesn't wear blusher all the time, this one can look a bit scary at first as it is a rather bright pink with a lot of shimmer in it.  But, when applied with the right brush and with a lighter touch this is perfect to give you a bit of colour on a summer day and I would defiantly recommend it. 

Speaking of shimmer, my current favourite highlighter pallet is another one I have re-discovered whilst organising my makeup. I have swapped between powder and cream highlighters for a while now and at the moment I am using the Sleek highlighter palette which is a creamier texture.  It has 4 beautiful colours ranging from white to a sparkly pink and they look even better once applied!  I like to use my finger when using cream highlighter as I feel it blends better and the colour stands out more, this is no exception. 

Something I have loved for a while now is liquid lipsticks and my latest find one of my favourites!  The Mellow Cosmetic liquid lipstick in the shade Shanghai is so easy to apply and the colour is gorgeous.  I would say this is more of an autumnal colour, but I love it so much I have been wearing it in summer too! 

So, these are some of my current fav makeup products. I would love to know if you have tried any of these or what some of your favourite makeup products are.

Autumn Shopping Trip

Those of you who know me know that I am a HUGE shopaholic!

From a young age I found a love for shopping all things clothes, bags, shoes, makeup, jewellery, homeware and stationary. I am one of those people who could spend a whole day shopping quite easily both online and off.

Many people will have a staple colour, even if they don’t want to admit it, they do. Mine has always been baby pink. I absolutely love pastel colours no matter what the time of year. However, I have recently been more aware of my skin colour and what colours suit. With that being said, I woke up one morning and decided baby pink is not my colour. This then lead me to having a clear out of my wardrobe leaving me with little to no clothes. This, and the fact that autumn was just around the corner, meant it was a great time to go shopping!

I first took to my laptop and had a little browse on ASOS. I love to shop on this site as it has many different brands, prices and styles to try out. The first thing I purchased was some black skinny jeans from Pull and Bear. Normally I go for the classic Topshop joni jeans, but I wanted a pair of black skinny jeans to wear a belt. They are super comfy, stretchy which is always a bonus! I also wanted to try a new style of jeans and bought some mom jeans. I have seen lots of people both on social media and at uni wearing these and they look so good. I was unsure on whether they would suit my figure but OMG I love them! They are super comfy and work well with both a t-shirt or a jumper paired with some trainers or converse.

I then took to the shops in search of some jumpers and tops ready for the cold weather ahead.

Although I am studying in Birmingham so am close to the Bullring, I honestly don’t like shopping there. It gets so busy and everything gets so messy by mid-day that you can never find anything. I also find that if I don’t go early enough, most shops don’t have my size. So, when coming home for the weekend to work, I decided to go to West Quay in Southampton.

One of the first shops I went to was New Look. Here, I bought a white short sleeve shirt with black polka dots on. To some, it could look like a pj top, but I love it tucked into a pair of jeans with a bright autumn coloured lip for when I want to look that bit smarted, or if I’m going out to dinner.

I also bought a gorgeous jumper stripped in different shades of pink and burgundy. It is super soft and looks great tucked into a black button down denim skirt I also purchased. Tie it all together with some cute gold hooped earing with a pink accent and I’m all set for the autumn weather!

I have had a hit and miss relationship with checked shirts and have gone through fazed of loving and hating them. But one caught my eye as being very autumnal and in a green colour I thought I should try (as I am experimenting more with colours!). Again, great with a pair of black skinny jeans that can be styled in many ways. Tucked in, tied, as a cardigan or just loosely worn it can be styled how you wish. Student discount meant I got a right bargin for all of these purchases!

Next stop was H&M, one of my favourite shops as it is good quality and good prices for students! Here, I bought this bright blue jumper with red and white accent going across the chest and down the sleeves. I looks really good tucked into the Pull and Bear (ASOS) black skinny jeans.

Zara is another one of my favourites as their style always seems so unique to me. Here, I purchased a gorgeous grey dress with pom poms on it and floats or kind of puffy sleeves. I imagined myself wearing this with a pair of tights and boots and a big knitted cardigan if needed. When I tried it on, I was unsure on the puffy sleeves at first, however I have seen this style a lot recently so thought, why not! I think this dress can be made casual or smart, so works well for all purposes.

Just ignore how pale I am here!

Gilly Hicks in Hollister is one of my favourite places to get underwear, alongside Victoria Secrets. I wanted to pop in a see what their bralettes were like as I love the idea of wearing one under a jumper and having the lace stick out a little. These are the two I purchased: white and grey as I felt they would go with anything.

Finally, I made a quick trip to Mac where I purchased two autumnal coloured lipsticks with the hope of branching out of my typical nude lip for autumn. I will show you these in more detail in a future post.

As much as I look at others for inspiration and trends, I think you should try and be you in your style. Be bold, be brave and be you. I know how hard it can be to worry about what other people think, but this year I have decided to forget them and do what I want!