A question I get asked a lot as a makeup artist; what products do I use on myself/what's in my makeup bag? All of the products I use I would recommend a million times over, and so I'm going to share them all with you in this post. I do change up my makeup a lot as you can imagine, but these are the products that I'm reaching for at the moment. I'm not going to include the brushes that I use on a daily basis in this post, if you'd like to see a seperate post about those then just let me know in the comments. WARNING: This might be a rather long post.
1. Smashbox Photo Matte Anti Shine Primer
We all know I've got oily skin, and so this primer is literally a God-send. I love this primer so much. It does such a fantastic job a smoothing out my pores and making them look flawless (much like the benefit porefessional in texture). But it also keeps me matte all day long. I do tend to use matte finish foundation which I think helps a lot when keeping me matte, however when I don't use this primer I can see by the end of the day that the oils in my skin are more visable and I tend to have to blot throughout the day. I have a horrible feeling that this primer is discontinued :'( but if I can find a link to it then I will link it above.
2. There are two foundations that I tend to switch between on a daily basis. The first being Revlon Colourstay for combination/oily skin. Mine is in this shade... I use this foundation when I want a more full covereage finish. I looooove this foundation it's my favourite drugstore foundation and I will continue to repurchase this for a long, long time. They have a range for normal/dry skin too which leaves a more dewy finish to the skin so there's somethig for everyone. The second foundation I swear by is MAC Face and Body . I use this foundation when I want next to no coverage, just a little colour. I freaking adore this product so much that I have shades in my kit too. It's so ideal for use all over the body (covering discoloration on the legs, evening out skin tone etc.) but also it's a great foundation for more mature skin. It's so thin in consistency that it doesn't settle into fine lines or look cakey which is perfect for someone with mature skin. The foundation can leave quite a dewy finish to the skin but what I love about it is that if you work it between your fingers and then apply, it sort of changes to a thicker consistency and has a more powdery finish. I know that sounds weird but it's ideal for more oily skin types. It's like a 2 in 1. Amazing. Love.
Concealer is my thing. Everytime I'm in a makeup store or at a makeup counter, concealer is the thing I gravitate towards. I don't know why! My favourite at the moment is the Origins Plantscription one, however concealer is really something that I change up A LOT. If you'd like to see a post on my favourite concealers then comment below and let me know! That might be easier than trying to list all of my faves in this post! Anyway, the Origins concealer is amazing. It's got such good coverage but isn't too thick and cakey for underneath the eyes. They have a variety of good shades, I personally use the colour Light underneath my eyes to brighten and cancel out any dark circles. It also has anti ageing qualities which is never a bad thing. I love using this concealer on clients too. It's a must have in my opinion!
4. MAC Studio Finish Concealer
I have this concealer in my makeup bag too for covering blemishes. I use the colour NC30 as this matches my face the best. The consistency of this concealer is perfect for covering blemishes and hiding any imperfections, but it is far too thick to be used underneath the eyes. You can get away by using the tiniest amount to colour correct over your under eye concealer, however on it's own it's too much. I've used it in that area before and I ended up with creasing and flaking and IT WASN'T PREDDY. But yeah, it's amazing for spot concealing!!!
This product is sooo beaut. It's a powder that gives super light but buildable coverage that you can use to set your base. I love using this to set my foundation becuase it's so light that it doesn't turn cakey. You know sometimes when you set your foundation and then look up close at your face and you've suddenly turned into Mrs Cake? Not with this beauty. I personally love this powder, I carry it everywhere. It's so perfect for touch ups throughout the day due to it's super light coverage and handy compact. Would recommend this to everyone!
I have grown a real love for this bronzer, I didn't think I would love it as much as I do. It's the only one I reach for at the moment, and let me tell you I have a LOT of bronzers. It's such a good colour for me, not too orange and not too ashy. It could potentially be used as a contour shade, but it does have the tiniest little bit of shimmer in it, so I prefer to use another product to contour. I would seriously recommend this bronzer I think it's so good for the price! For me it beats my Bourjois chocolate bronzer and my MAC MSF's.
This contour kit is such a handy thing to have in your makeup bag! The quality of Sleek makeup is amazing anyway, but their ideas and the way they package their products is so ideal. So in this kit you get a highlight colour, a contour colour and a blush colour. All of the products are really good quality and I just find this handy little palette the most perfect thing to keep in my makeup bag for every day use. The blush shade in the palette reminds me a lot of NARS Orgasm, which is awesome. I just think for the price, you get a lot of great quality product and I recommend to everyone!
8. MAC eye shadows in Omega and Charcoal Brown
I am obsessed with using these two colours for filling in my brows at the moment. I bought these shadows forever ago under the recommendation of Tanya Burr. Not directly (I wish) - through watching her videos on YouTube. They really are the perfect colours for creating a natural defined brow. I feel like they suit everyone and so that's why they are most definitely a part of my pro kit too! The colours are not too red, not too ashy, just the perfect inbetween and they look stunning through the brows. I personally use Omega through the head of the brow to define while keeping it natural, and then I use Charcoal Brown through the tail of my brow. These shadows are what I reach for every day without fail. Sleek's Brow Kit in Light actually has a very similar colour to Charcoal Brown, so I would recommend checking that out for a more affordable option!
9. NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Gold
I keep this in my makeup bag because it's such an easy product to throw on for an every day look. It blends out beautifully and the colour is stunning. The majority of the time I would wear this just on it's own for a really simple look, but I also like to use Charcoal Brown in the crease to give the eye some more definition and add a little something to the look. I also love to carry this incase I want to use my Naked 3 palette (which I also keep in my makeup bag) as it acts as the perfect base for most of the shades in that palette. I would recommend any of the NYX Jumbo Eye Pencils.
I know a whole eyeshadow palette seems a little excessive to have in my makeup bag, but I don't take my makeup bag with me everywhere. I just carry with me the essentials I'll need to top up my look throughout the day. However, I feel that having a palette in my everyday makeup bag just makes it easier to quickly achieve a nice eye makeup look in the morning, especially if I'm in a rush!
11. L'Oreal Volume Million Lashes Mascara in Extra Black
This mascara is suuuuper lengthening which is why I love it so much. The combination of the plastic bristled brush and the wet formula of the product makes for a really nice, non-clumpy mascara. You can build it up to create more volume, but I love using one coat as it doesn't clump and gives the perfect amount of length for me.
This mascara is suuuuper lengthening which is why I love it so much. The combination of the plastic bristled brush and the wet formula of the product makes for a really nice, non-clumpy mascara. You can build it up to create more volume, but I love using one coat as it doesn't clump and gives the perfect amount of length for me.
I don't always use eye liner on a daily basis, but I do keep it in my makeup bag just incase. Sometimes when I'm not feeling doing anything dramatic with my eye makeup I will do a winged liner to add a little something to the look instead. I love the L'oreal one as it doesn't tend to transfer as much as others that I have tried, but it can still transfer a little.
Lip products are another thing that I adore, you could call it an obsession. My lip product literally changes every day; I wear a colour depending on how I'm feeling. 9 times out of 10 I will probably select a nude, however with autumn coming up I'm starting to get back into my darker lip colours. So for my nude I will usually gravitate towards Chic by Tanya Burr Cosmetics. I loveeeeeeee this lipgloss, it's the most perfect shade of nude for me. I love the smell, the consistency, the price. Everything. Would 100% recommend any lipgloss from the line.
For a really wearable pop of colour I've been loving using this Baby lips lip balm. It's so moisturising but also adds a really nice subtly pop of colour, and so is literally perfect for the transition into the colder months. I would recommend all of the baby lips balms from the line, I love them all.
As I'm sure you know, I feel that eyelash curlers are super important for completing a makeup look. I feel like curling the lashes adds another element to the makeup and I personally feel that if I don't curl my lashes then my look isn't complete. I know some people find curling their lashes scary, but if you can get the hang of it, you'll be so amazed what a difference it can make. I use the shu uemura ones as I feel that they are the best quality ones I've tried to far. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone and everyone!
Thank you so much for reading guys, I hope you made it to the end without being bored! I apologise it was a long post.
Hope you enjoyed this post, and I'll see you in my next one :-)
Love H ♥
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