An Everyday Spring Look

My everyday makeup as of late has been very simple - bronzy, but subtle at the same time. My eyeshadow remains fairly neutral, I throw on a nude lip and that's it. As Spring is now upon us (or so I think so) I wanted to add a pop of colour into my makeup, but have it still be completely wearable for everyday. 

Whenever I choose to wear a bold, red lip (usually no other time than Christmas), I tend to keep my eyes fairly simple. I used my trusty Morphe 305M palette and ran a light, transition brown shade into the crease of my eyelid, and my lower lash line. Added my current favourite mascara, the Scandal Eyes mascara from Rimmel, and stuck on a pair of 'Harley' Red Cherry lashes. I used to wear eyelashes on the everyday basis, but it is a habit I soon grew out of, purely to save time in the mornings (more time in bed I mean..). This gorgeous lip combo is 'Chicory' lip liner from Mac, and a matte lipstick from NYX in the shade 'Perfect Red'. They are the perfect pair. 

What are your favourite products to use everyday?

Amber X

Everyday Autumnal Makeup

Autumnal makeup to me is all about shades of cranberry, purple/plum and orange - the best colours. Here are the products that I looove to use on a daily basis in Autumn. 

Nars Sheer Glow is my choice of foundation when I don't want a full coverage base (you most definitely can build it up for a fuller coverage base though). With a light layer, your skin 'peaks' through, but still looks flawless. I don't tend to use a lot of foundation in the colder months, and for that reason, Sheer Glow is my go-to.  For concealer, I have been loving the Bourjous Radiance Reveal concealer. It really brightens my under eyes with zero creasing. 

To set where I have concealed I always use the Laura Mercier Translucent setting powder. I could never replace this stuff, it's truly amazing. To set the rest of my base makeup in place, I use the Rimmel Stay Matte powder. 

To bronze, I love to use the Bourjous bronzing powder in '52' around my temples, my cheekbones and my neck. If I want an extra bronzy glow, the Laura Mercier Matte Radiance Baked powder in Bronze 03 is gorgeous when it catches the light, giving the skin a bronze sheen. Blush, is always Nars Orgasm. 

To shape, define and fill in my brows, I use the Mac eyebrow pencil. Once I am happy with how my brows are looking, I clean them up with a bit of concealer, and set them with the Maybelline Brow Drama.

 For today's eyeshadow look, I used the shade 'LA' from the Kylie Jenner Burgundy Palette on my lid - a beautiful gold with an undertone of burnt orange. I applied Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara to both, my top and bottom lashes. 

For highlight, I chose the Laura Mercier Face Illuminator in Indiscretion. This highlight isn't subtle, but isn't filled with glitter either. It can be applied softly for a muted look, or layered to appear 'blinding'. 

My favourite lip liner is Mac Whirl, and I paired it with Charlotte Tilbury Penelope Pink. The overall look is warm and sparkly, just what I like.

What's your favourite makeup item to use in the Autumn? Have you tried any of these products?

Amber X

Repurchases

When it comes to repurchasing beauty bits, I am quite picky. If I don't have a melt down when that product is nearly empty or all used up, then I know it's a product I can live without... I thought to share which products I have repurchased recently and definitely, cannot be without!

Laura Mercier Translucent Setting Powder - £29

SO many youtuber's have raved about this powder that I caved in and bought my first pot last summer. It's become something I use everyday to set concealer under my eyes and other areas of my face, and also to clean up my contour/bronzer. Only now am I buying my second pot - that's crazy! Being pricey for a powder (in my eyes) it's definitely something I can justify buying as it has, seriously, lasted that long. It's super light feeling on the skin, doesn't feel drying, and prevents creasing. 10000% worth trying if you haven't already. 

MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Shade 'Spiked' - £14.50

I have been using this eyebrow pencil for aaaages now and have never managed to find anything that even comes close. I am definitely not the best person at shaping my brows with any kind of product, but this pencil helps 100%! This colour is perfect for me (it's a rich brunette tone), it's self-sharpening which makes life so much easier, and fills in sparse areas whilst still looking natural. However I will say, the only downfall it has, is the pencil sometimes 'crumbles' and ends up snapping, wasting product :-( 

What products can't you live without?

Amber X

Real Techniques Brushes

I now have a growing collection of Real Technique brushes and consider them some of my favourite brushes. These brushes have been available in Boots and Superdrug for ages now, and I'm sure many of you guys love and use them too!

With a lot of drugstore brushes only being available to buy in kits, I think it's great that you can buy the brushes individually. I don't always use every brush in a set, so it's nice to have the option to choose the ones you know you'd use!

Each brush has their 'job/purpose' printed on the handle, which makes them very comparable to high end makeup brushes (obviously you don't have to use the brush for the purpose it says on the handle, but I'm sure you get me) and the quality is just as comparable. Once they have been washed, they look as good as new, and just as soft as the first time they were used.

I really like the idea that they have different coloured handles too - it makes my dressing table a bit more colourful, haha!

What're your favourite affordable brushes?

Amber X

February Favs

I never usually tend to have favourites that stick out to me each month, (being a student I can't justify spending money on new products each month haha!) but I know when I like something if it's something I have been using consistently.

Nars Sheer Glow Foundation

Being the first high end foundation that I have ever purchased, I was expecting big things. I am currently on the second bottle of the stuff and I cant get enough! The formula isn't exactly sheer, it's definitely a medium buildable coverage, which I like. It blends out seamlessly and gives a dewy, brightening finish. I 100% want to try more Nars products.

Anastasia Beverly Hills liquid lipstick in Pure Hollywood

This muted nude/pale pink lipstick goes with any eyeshadow look, whether it be bold or natural. It dries down quickly, but isn't drying. It's something I've been wearing if I am running out of time in the mornings as I can apply it super quickly, and don't need to worry about it ending up all over my face haha.

Hugo Boss The Scent fragrance

Peaches is what I call this perfume, because it smells of exactly that! It's so fresh, sweet and yummy!

Mac Whirl lip liner

Mac lip liners are some of the best, and Whirl has been in my collection a while now. It goes well with the Anastasia liquid lipstick, glides on effortlessly and stays put.

Mac single shadow in Charcoal Brown

I don't tend to use single eyeshadows on a daily basis purely because using a palette is less time consuming. I can't be dealing with searching for single shadows but I have been enjoying using this matte shadow. It works well with any eyeshadow look making it seem more smoky and put together.

Green Tea

Personally, green tea has never been my thing. But as of late, I have been really enjoying it! It's really refreshing and so good with a bit of honey.

Riverdale

Riverdale is a American Teen Drama Netflix series about a murder investigation in the town of Riverdale. It's been hard to wait every Friday for a new episode - I just want to binge watch it all, haha!

What have you been loving at the moment?
Amber X

The Everyday Face

I'm sure I'm not the only one who is forever switching up makeup products used on a daily basis, but for me, I have products that I will always reach for. I noticed that the majority of them are from the drugstore, and so I thought to share them with you guys.

Rimmel Lasting Finish 25hr Foundation - £7.99

I have been using this stuff ever since upper school... and I cannot tell you how many times I have repurchased this foundation over the years. The shade 100 Ivory is the exact shade for my skin tone, it stays put all day (even when working in a hot kitchen), it doesn't feel heavy on the skin, and at only £8 I think it would be silly to try and find a high end alternative that does the same job.

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder - £3.99

I discovered this powder around the same time as the foundation. These two are the best paring - I'm all for a matte base, and this powder is just amazing at doing that. It's so light, and soft. I don't see this powder ever leaving my everyday makeup routine.

Bourjous Delice du Poudre Bronzing Powder - £7.99

If you have never heard of or seen this bronzer before, I advise you to go and smell it (as strange as that sounds). It smells like chocolate!! Not only is the smell beautiful, the bronzer itself is beautiful. It's not orange, too glittery or chalky like a lot of drugstore bronzers can be... It's just perfect to warm up the skin and give your face a kiss of sun.

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer - £5.99

Being the newest product to make the cut for my everyday face, I brought this concealer having read other peoples thoughts on it. It blends out well with a beauty sponge, and doesn't crease throughout the day once set. It isn't as full coverage as I'd like, but for £6, you cannot go wrong.

Maybelline Master Ink Matte - £4.99

If you're not a fan of liquid eyeliner that looks glossy once dried down, this is one for you! I must admit I haven't been wearing eyeliner as much as I used too,but this one is my favourite. The applicator is perfect for lining your eyelids and makes doing eyeliner flicks so easy! It's super black in colour and dries quickly to matte. My only criticism is that it doesn't have much staying power - a waterproof version would be fab (my eyes water far too much for my liking).

NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams - £5.50

The formula of these lip creams is so creamy - it's almost like a mousse. They're not drying in the slightest, and stay comfortably on the lips. With such a variety of colours to choose from, there is bound to be one for everyone.

What're your favourite products from the drugstore?

Amber X