I have always thought that my make-up routine was pretty basic, in-fact I thought that recently I had scaled back my routine and a lot of the products I use, in an attempt to have a few more minutes in bed each morning.
However this weekend my family decided that I was possibly wearing a bit much and decided to give me a bit of a make-over!
This got me thinking a lot about my make-up routine and since this is a lifestyle blog and 'putting my face on' is a big part of my life I though i'd try something a bit different and share a post about my everyday make-up routine!
1. Firstly I start by spraying my face with Mac Fix+. This has been an absolute lifesaver for me! Before I bought it I had a huge problem with my make-up going blotchy, especially on my cheeks.Since I started using this the problem has pretty much disappeared. I'm pretty sure this is my number one make-up product!
2. Next I apply foundation, I don't like foundation brushes as I think they collect dirt really quickly and easily and cleaning them is such a pain. they never seem to blend either so I just stick to using my clean hands. I really like Clinique foundation as they are great for sensitive skin and they match my foundation to my skin type and needs. My other go-to foundation at the moment is the Maybeline better skin foundation.
3. I then apply a highlighter in a curve around the outer corer of my eye and along the very top of my cheek bone. I also apply a small amount of this to the center of my forehead and down the center of my nose, a tiny bit just above the middle of my top lip and little spot in the middle of my chin. Currently I am using an N.Y.X Illuminator which is great and beofre that a benefit lolitint one which was amazing!
4. I usually then add bronzer to the hallows of my checks and neck, the sides of my nose and my temples. I blend this all with a big fluffy brush to make sure there are no obvious lines. My favorite products for this right now are a combination of Benefit Hoola and a lovely body shop one.
5. Next I pencil in my brows, firstly using a soap and glory brow pencil and then my Maybeline eye-brow mascara. I also highlight the top of my brow-bone and the inner corner of my eye with a highlighting pencil.
6. Nearly finished I sometime apply some eye-shadow, more often than not from one of my Urban Decay naked pallets. I start with a neutral/pale lid and put a darker shade into my crease. I don't really ever wear eye shadow that isn't some shade of black or brown, it's just not my thing.
7. Lastly I finish of with my favorite flick of black eye liner, usually using Eyeco liquid liner.A generous layer of Maybeling mascara. One more spray of my Mac Fix+ and I am good to go!
This whole routine usually takes me less than 10 minutes! but please let me know any tips/tricks etc to make any of what I already do better...faster! :)
Thank you for Reading :)
Katie xxx
However this weekend my family decided that I was possibly wearing a bit much and decided to give me a bit of a make-over!
This got me thinking a lot about my make-up routine and since this is a lifestyle blog and 'putting my face on' is a big part of my life I though i'd try something a bit different and share a post about my everyday make-up routine!
1. Firstly I start by spraying my face with Mac Fix+. This has been an absolute lifesaver for me! Before I bought it I had a huge problem with my make-up going blotchy, especially on my cheeks.Since I started using this the problem has pretty much disappeared. I'm pretty sure this is my number one make-up product!
2. Next I apply foundation, I don't like foundation brushes as I think they collect dirt really quickly and easily and cleaning them is such a pain. they never seem to blend either so I just stick to using my clean hands. I really like Clinique foundation as they are great for sensitive skin and they match my foundation to my skin type and needs. My other go-to foundation at the moment is the Maybeline better skin foundation.
3. I then apply a highlighter in a curve around the outer corer of my eye and along the very top of my cheek bone. I also apply a small amount of this to the center of my forehead and down the center of my nose, a tiny bit just above the middle of my top lip and little spot in the middle of my chin. Currently I am using an N.Y.X Illuminator which is great and beofre that a benefit lolitint one which was amazing!
4. I usually then add bronzer to the hallows of my checks and neck, the sides of my nose and my temples. I blend this all with a big fluffy brush to make sure there are no obvious lines. My favorite products for this right now are a combination of Benefit Hoola and a lovely body shop one.
5. Next I pencil in my brows, firstly using a soap and glory brow pencil and then my Maybeline eye-brow mascara. I also highlight the top of my brow-bone and the inner corner of my eye with a highlighting pencil.
6. Nearly finished I sometime apply some eye-shadow, more often than not from one of my Urban Decay naked pallets. I start with a neutral/pale lid and put a darker shade into my crease. I don't really ever wear eye shadow that isn't some shade of black or brown, it's just not my thing.
7. Lastly I finish of with my favorite flick of black eye liner, usually using Eyeco liquid liner.A generous layer of Maybeling mascara. One more spray of my Mac Fix+ and I am good to go!
This whole routine usually takes me less than 10 minutes! but please let me know any tips/tricks etc to make any of what I already do better...faster! :)
Thank you for Reading :)
Katie xxx
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