Saturday 22 March 2014

Daily Makeup #1







Today I'm starting up a new feature as I've never really done face of the day type posts before. It always bugs me when people talk about the makeup products they're using and then they don't follow it up with a picture of how it actually looks on their face. So here's a look with a focus on thick black liner & cherry red lips. I started off with my Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation in #2 which gives great coverage but also adds a wonderful glow to the skin. I concealed any blemishes & my undereye area with the Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in Fair before setting under my eyes with the Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder. I'm always one for a bit of shimmer so I dusted a bit of my Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Luminous Light all over my face & highlighted my cheekbones with theBalm Mary-Lou Manizer. For blush I went for Illamasqua Naked Rose, it gives such a pretty flush to the cheeks. I then filled in my eyebrows using Anastasia Brow Wiz in Medium Ash & held my brows in place using MAC Clear Brow Set.

The lovely ladies at Baobella Boutique recently sent me a few new products to try out. Baobella Boutique is a free to join, members only online beauty store. They offer some amazing discounts on well known brands such as Clarins, Chanel, Decleor, L'Oreal, Maybelline & Lee Stafford to name just a few. There's a huge range of high end brands, drugstore brands and some that you might not have come across before. Each item is only available for a limited time period so you have to be quick to make sure you don't miss out on a great deal. If you like buying discounted beauty products (who doesn't?!) then it's well worth signing up for. I received an Yves Rocher duo worth over £40 yet you could buy it on Baobella Boutique for just £10.99! Yves Rocher is the number one makeup brand in France. All of their products are natural so if you're into that kind of thing then they're a great brand to check out. Not only that but their products are very high quality too.

I was extremely impressed by the Volume Vertige mascara. I love the curvy wand applicator. It really sculpts the lashes, giving lots of separation & definition without any clumps. One coat is enough for super long & thick lashes but I always like to add another to pump up the volume. It holds a curl so well & makes my lashes generally look amazing. After applying my mascara I lined my eyes with lots of Soap & Glory Supercat & MAC Chromagraphic Pencil in NC15/NW20 on the waterline. I finished off my look with a slick of Yves Rocher Grand Rouge lipstick in the shade Radiant Red. This lipstick feels really comfortable & moisturising on the lips. It features camellia oil, organic sesame oil & vitamin E to keep your lips in tip top condition. The highly pigmented formula simply glides on & it has a nice glossy finish. The staying powder is incredible, it lasts for hours even after eating & drinking. When it does begin to fade, it leaves a pretty red stain rather than a horrible ring around your lips. I love the packaging & it smells really nice too. Yves Rocher get a big thumbs up from me.


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16 comments:

  1. Love the lipstick! Im considering starting these types of posts too, as I keep getting asked! I do think its always good to see how to wear the product and what it looks like on the face, rather than swatched on an arm!

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  2. Loving the lipstick, it looks amazing on you x
    www.beautyqueenuk.co.uk

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  3. You look lovely, I love Illamasqua blushes Naked Rose is on my wishlist :) x

    Catherines Loves

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  4. absolutely gorgeous! your skin looks amazing!

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  5. You look great! Love that lip colour!

    kkelllyblog.blogspot.com

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  6. Your make up is so lovely! :)
    I really want to invest in Soap and Glory Supercat now!

    floraldanielle.blogspot.co.uk
    x

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  7. That lipstick suits you so well!

    Sarah | More Than Adored

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  8. this lipstick looks great on you

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  9. The lip shade looks lovely on you! xx
    Celina | The Celution | Bloglovin’

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  10. Absolutely amazing photos. Your make up is flawless too, you look beautiful!

    Love Beth | BethBlogsBeauty
    xx

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  11. The lipstick is such a perfect shade and it really suits you!

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  12. Those two Yves Rocher products look incredible, i love the lipstick shade! x

    lillies and lipbalm

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  13. I went to a Armani make up event this week and was so surprise. I ave never tried their stuff and came home with a primer which I love and tried a few foundations. Got a feeling it's going to be my new fave brand. Most of my everyday products are Estee Lauder I think, not too dramatic but good coverage.

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  14. Your skin is so perfect! <3

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  15. I love the colour of the lip stick!
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