Fresh & Dewy Makeup Look

 

Soooo, I haven't blogged for the whole of January, FAIL. It wasn't the plan (far from it) but my relationship ended so I think I should be left off the hook! Moving quickly on (still a sensitive subject)... When I did start wearing makeup again, I was OBSESSED with fresh, glowy skin. I'm sure there a 101 beautiful tutorials on YouTube (Jaclyn Hill is my fav) but I thought I'd share some of my favourite current products for this look!

 

 

Products Used:

 

Garnier Moisture Match - Normal Skin

Maybelline Baby Skin Primer

Rimmel 25 Hour Nude Foundation in 100

Essence All About Matte Powder

Benefit Hoola Bronzer

NYX Blush in Peach

theBalm Mary Lou Manizer

Anastasia Brow Wiz in Medium Brown

Makeup Revolution Mattes Palette

Urban Decay Kohl Pencil in Lush

Maybelline Falsies Mascara (Waterproof)

Urban Decay Lipstick in Naked

 

 

Please do let me know your favourite products for glowy skin, like I said, I'm obsessed right now!

 

Paige xo

 

MUA Luxe Velvet Lip Laquers

 

Hi guys! I saw a fellow blogger talk about one of these a while back, and I was quite interested in picking them as they look like they could be a dupe for the Lime Crime Velvetines. I wouldn't be able to compare as I don't actually own any Lime Crime as its not available in the UK but I wanted to try them any how (one day I'll get my hands on them).

 

As you can see, I got colours Reckless & Kooky.

 

Reckless is a beautiful bright red, it actually looks a lot darker in the tube to how it comes out on the lips.

Kooky is a straight up purple. Not a light lilac nor a deep purple, a middle ground purple.

 

The formula is a matte, very fast drying, long lasting formula. At first I couldn't actually get these swatches off my hand, the only thing that did it was MAC Cleanse Off Oil, of course you think, great! I won't have to top up all day! However, I found that it was too matte that it was sticky and when I accidently rubbed my lips together (as you automatically do) it rubbed off parts of each lip which sucked.

 

 

(Reckless)

 

(Kooky)

 

Overall, for the price (£3.00) I think this is a product to check out, however, there are some issues with the staying power and it rubbing away. Saying that, I have yet to try it with lip balm or other products.

 

Have you tried these yet? What do you think?

 

Paige xo

 

My Christmas Party Makeup

 

 

Products Used:

 

Rimmel Stay Matte Primer

Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation

Maybelline Matte Maker Powder

Benefit Hoola Bronzer

Benefit Rockateur Blusher

theBalm Mary Lou Manizer

Anastasia Brow Wiz in Medium Brown

Mac 'All the Glitters' Eyeshadow

the Balm eyeshadow in 'Sexy'

the Balm eyeshadow in 'Sultry'

L'Oreal Super Liner

Maybelline Falsies Mascara Waterproof

Tanya Burr Bambi Lashes

Urban Decay Kohl Liner in Lush

Rimmel Apocolips in Meteoric Matte

 

It's that time, all the Christmas parties are starting! Mine is actually this Friday but I wanted to blog about what makeup I was going to wear but would not have the time nor the light to do it next Friday.

 

I went for a red lip and neutral eye as you can see. I love the lashes and the definition to the eyes.

 

 

Lid:

 

To create the eyes I took 'All that Glitters' all over the eyes then 'Sultry' in the crease buffed right out to the brow bone. I then used 'Sexy' (a beautiful dark red/purple) building up the colour and intensity in the crease. I tried to keep the inner corner and lid as light as possible by topping up with 'All that Glitters' to finish.

 

Lower Lash Line:

 

For the lower lash line I mixed 'Sultry' & 'Sexy' on a pencil brush and blended under the eye. To darken even more, I took some kohl along the lower lash line to blended out with the same pencil brush.

 

 

I hope you enjoy the festive period whatever you may be doing and enjoyed this look!

 

Paige xo

 

 

L'oreal Super Liner Review/Swatch

I'm by no means an expert at liner, in fact, it's one of things I kind of suck at. Give me a kohl liner to smudge any day. But there is something about have a nice clean, crisp liner look.

 

Because of my lack of skills I really struggle with finding a good liner that works for me. I've had a few on my list to test out, but came across this on Feel Unique and remember hearing A LOT of gurus and bloggers saying how good it was.

 

Boy they were not wrong. This makes my liner look pro, like legit. I actually stop and look at it in the mirror and say to myself 'did I really do that?'.

 

 

(L'Oreal Super Liner Black Lacquer Waterproof)

I'm obviously not good and swatching a straight line though...
 

 

The formula is super long lasting and has a shiny finish, which I'm not a huge fan of, but I can cope for now by using a matte black eyeshadow over top.

 

When I say long lasting, it withstands me rubbing my eyes all day from 7am - 6pm, not bad going!

 

 

 

 

I would totally recommend this product for beginners like me!

 

Have you tried it? What do you think?

 

Paige xo

Empties #1

Soap & Glory Sugar Crush

 

I love this body scrub, this is my third one maybe? It's not a gentle scrub by any means but it smells amazing (brown sugar & lime), and really does get the job done. If you have fake tan to remove, this is the one. I've just been on holiday so I have a natural tan at the moment but all summer I used the St Moriz tan and after a week and its a bit touch and go (we've all been there) this scrub literally melts it. I think I'm going to try some of the body shop scrubs before I re-purchase, just to test the water!

 

Bed Head Headrush

 

I've finally finished this product after what feels like a lifetime. I did enjoy it, it smells lovely and works well to give your hair shine, but I just didn't end up reaching for it a lot. Personally, I like matte tussled hair!

 

VO5 Plump it up

 

I feel as if I can never not use this product again. I have long, fine hair and getting volume is a mission and a half. With this, I just spray into my roots on freshly washed and work in and it gives instant volume and texture. IT IS LIFE.

 

Maybelline Falsies Mascara

I've just finished another falsies, HOWEVER, I've recently discovered the waterproof version which holds a curl much better so think I will be opting for that in future!
 

Chanel Chance en Tendre Perfume

I've never been more sad to finish a product than I have with this. This is my all time favourite perfume but I now no longer have a back up which makes life hard. It's a beautiful scent, it's so fresh and lovely, it's hard to describe. I'm hoping this is under my tree this year, if not, hopefully I can get a bargain in the boxing day sale!

Paige xo



The Battle of Straight Lashes

My girls/guys who have straight or even pointing down lashes will understand the struggle. It's real.

You could get the mascara that everyone is raving about and be so disappointed. Or you could get the most expensive eyelash curlers then apply your mascara and it's back to the beginning.

This has been my battle since I started using makeup. It was the first thing I was aware of and it has annoyed me since. My lashes are average length and stubbornly straight.

I've recently discovered a combo that keeps my lashes curled and amazing ALL DAY. No joke.

I feel that both your eyelash curler AND mascara are very important. It wasn't until I was using any old curler and a good mascara and I switched to the old faithful and extremely raved about Shu Uemura Eye Lash Curler that I almost fell off my chair.

I'm currently using the Maybelline Rocket WATERPROOF Mascara (the waterproof part is important as the normal version doesn't do squat) but there are many mascaras out there that hold a curl wonderfully. This mascara is good and held a semi curl if I tortured my lashes with my drugstore curler but as soon as I switched to the Shu Uemura curler, everything changed. My lashes were super SUPER curled all day.

I did try using these curlers with a different volumizing mascara (L'Oreal Miss Manga) and my curl just limped after a minute.

Pictured is the result of using the Shu Uemura Curler & Maybelline Rocket Waterproof Mascara

I hoped you liked this post, please let me know of any products that I'd find useful!

Paige xo

Soft Christmas/Party Makeup Look

Products Used:

Maybelline Baby Skin Primer

Rimmel 25 Hour Nude Foundation

Maybelline Matte Maker Powder

Sleek Blush By 3 in Lace

NARS Laguna Bronzer

The Balm Mary Lou Manizer

Anastasia Brow Wiz in Medium Brown

The Balm Nude Tude Palette Shadow in Sultry & Seductive

Urban Decay 24/7 Liner in Lush

MUA Liquid Liner

Maybelline Rocket Mascara

Shu Uemura Lash Curlers

Bourjois Rouge Velvet in Hot Pepper

MAC Fix +

The holiday/party season is fast approaching and I am SO excited to play with makeup (GLITTER). I wanted to do a look that was kind of 'dipping your toes in' party makeup for any early parties or events you may have but you feel it's still a little to early to go the full hog.

1) To start this look off I primed my skin as always, use what works for you. I used a medium coverage foundation and used concealer on any problem skin. I powdered my T-Zone and spritzed some Fix+ to finish my base.

2) For my eyes I took 'Seductive' (shimmery brown) all over my lid and 'Sultry' (matte medium brown) in the crease and kept building up the colour until I was happy. I took 'Sultry' onto my lower lash lane and applied a dark brown kohl liner in my waterline & tightline.

3) To finish the eyes I applied a liquid liner and created a small flick (heads up, the MUA Liquid Liner is pants - however their eyeshadow palettes are awesome) and curled my lashes to death and applied lashings of mascara.

4) To finish the face I contoured lightly, filled in my brows, applied a touch of blush to the apples of my cheek and then the best bit, the lip colour! You need to build this but once it is one, its lovely and does not budge!

I hope you liked this post, if you did please click the heart!

What are your favourite party products? Please let me know in the comments, I'd love to know!

Paige xo

Zoeva Classic Eye Brush Set

 

When it comes to brushes, I'm a bit of an obsessive. I'm constantly on the hunt for new brushes to see if it does something magical to the way my makeup is applied. I also like to have plenty if I get lazy with brush cleaning day!

 

You've probably all heard of Zoeva brushes, I think every YouTube Beauty Guru uses them (for good reason). I wanted to try them a while back but they weren't available easily in the UK without a huge shipping cost. I was recently browsing Beauty Bay and saw that they have started stocking Zoeva!*cheers* This made me happy! Also that they have started stocking their makeup which I'm excited to try.

 

To start I purchased the eye brush set to dip my toes to see if I liked the brushes. You get 6 different eye brushes that all do different things. I'm really loving these, perfect for a beginner. You have a flat brush to apply a base colour to the lid, a fluffy brush to blend (which is very similar to the MAC 217 but a bit fluffier) and different brushes that you could use for liner, brows etc.

 

For the price, this is such good value for money. I think it was around the £33.00 mark but cannot remember exactly. Beauty Bay are currently out of stock but I've noticed they re-stock quite quickly (I don't stalk the website or anything...).

 

 

 

 

You also get a little brush bag which is cute and handy for travelling!

 

Set includes:

 

227 Luxe Soft Definer

322 Brow Line

317 Wing Liner

315 Fine Liner

234 Luxe Smoky Shader
231 Luxe Petit Crease

 

Avaliable at:

 

BeautyBay.com

 

Have you tried Zoeva Brushes yet? What do you think?

 

Paige xo

That Kylie Jenner Lip

So when I say 'that Kylie Jenner Lip' I think 99% of people will know what I'm talking about. It's been everywhere lately. I don't even know who Kylie Jenner is or what she does (maybe I've been living under a rock?) but I know all about her lips and her staple lip colour.

I'm loving the trend and think it's perfect for the Autumn season. When I get some time, I want to hunt down some new lip liners & lipsticks with a similar colour so please leave any recommendations below! I already have MAC Brave on my list, I've done some research and this looks like a lovely colour match.

Back on track, I did however come across a lipstick in my collection which has the same nude/brown/slightly pink tone but very muted. I love this colour and think it's such a nice wearable way of wearing this colour.

The lipstick in question is the 'Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in Notting Hill Nude'. I've been a bad blogger and put a picture of the lipstick only below so you can see the colour in the bullet and packaging. I would usually swatch for you, but my hands are covered in mosquito bites from my recent trip and it's not pretty! 

Available in Superdrug, Boots & Feel Unique retailing for £6.49

Are you a fan of the Kylie Jenner Lip?

Paige xo

Current Beauty Wishlist

We all have them beauty items that we hear amazing things of but never get around to purchasing them? This is my current list!

 

Zoeva Brush Set

 

I've heard so many good things about the Zoeva brushes and REALLY want to get my hands on them. I remember looking for where I could get them a few months back and they didn't seem that accessible but I've recently discovered that BeautyBay now stock them!

 

Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette

 

I don't really need to say much about why I want this, once you start, you can't stop. I've got the Naked 1 & 2 so it would be rude not to add this to my collection. I also think out of all 3 palettes that I would use this the most.

 

NARS Sin Blush

 

This has been on my list for SO long I can't even remember. I think I remember Tanya Burr mentioning it in a tutorial a year or two ago and wanted it ever since. But now it's coming into Autumn I think it will be perfect & I have nothing like it in my collection.

 

Shu Uemura Eye Lash Curler

 

Again, not much to say really. We all know it's the best out there at the moment. I'm a huge eyelash curler so I don't know why I haven't got this yet!?

 

 

I'm off to Greece in a few days so I'm going to make it my mission to pick up some of these from the airport duty free if they are available!

 

What's on your current beauty wishlist? Do you want to try any of these items too?

 

Paige xo

Autumn Evening Makeup Look

Products Used:

Maybelline Baby Skin Primer

Rimmel 25 Hour Nude Foundation in 100

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in 3

Maybelline Matte Maker Powder

NARS Laguna Bronzer

theBalm Mary Lou Manizer

Rimmel Brow Pencil in Hazel

Benefit Rockateur Blusher

Collection Shadow Stick in Hot Chocolate

MAC Eyeshadow in Amber Lights

MAC Eyeshadow in Mulch

MAC Eyeshadow in Midnight

Rimmel Scandal Eyes Kohl Liner in Bronze

Maybelline Rocket Waterproof Mascara

Rimmel Apocalips in Matte Meteric

1) I started with a medium coverage, semi-matte base. I achieved this by building up my foundation with a buffing brush and concealing the problems areas (my nose, I have a cold!).

2) To achieve the eyes I applied the shadow pencil all over lids as a base and blended out. I applied some of the Amber Lights all over my lid and on my lower lash line, along with Mulch on the outer corner and lower lash line. To finish the eyes I used an angled liner brush with Midnight and lined my upper and lower lash line and created a small wing. I finished by applied a little kohl in my waterline and lashings of mascara.

3) Finishing the whole makeup look, I powdered, applied blush and blended it all out with a big fully powder brush to diffuse any harsh lines. I used the Apocalips on my lips and neatened up with a lip brush.

Autumn is my favourite season and I'm so excited for it!

I hope you enjoyed, Paige xo

Liebster Award!

I was nominated by @heytayls on Twitter (heytayls.blogspot.co.uk) for the Liebster award! I hadn't heard of this before so had to do some research! Below are the rules then questions! I'm looking forward to ready other bloggers posts! Thank you for the nomination! 

Rules:
 

> Answer the questions that are sent to you

> Nominate 10 bloggers who have under 200 followers on twitter

> Ask them 12 questions of your own

> Notify them that they've been nominated

Questions:

1. When did you start your blog? What inspired you to start it?
I've been reading blogs for about 4-5 years but started mine about 2 months ago. I wanted somewhere I could just write about beauty that I loved!

2. What is your social media of choice?
Twitter. I love Instagram but only have a personal account at the moment.

3. If you had to choose only 5 makeup products to use for a year, what would they be?
Collection Concealer, Anastisia Brow Wiz, Urban Decay Brown Eye Kohl in Lush, Maybelline Rocket Mascara, Vaseline Lip Treatment
4. What's your favourite holiday? 
Somewhere hot & cultural!       

5. Best makeup tip you know?
Blend blend blend!!!

6. You have an entire day free to yourself, what do you do?
Pamper, Chill, Shop & Blog?

7. Who is your fashion idol?
I love Demi Lovatos style

8. Favorite nail polish brand?
Barry M, I may have over 100....

9. Describe your style in 3 words.
Simple, Comfy, Neutral

10. What is the last song you listened to?
I think it was The Vamps, but not sure which song!

11. Who are your top 3 favorite blogs?
I've been LOVING 'My Pale Skin' lately. I think her posts are so on point and covers everything you're looking for. I also been loving 'Paige's Preferences' (not just because we share the same name) ;) & 'Glambeautys'.

12. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
I would travel all over America!

I nominate: 

Natalie
Alice
LittleJessCat
Lauren
Natalie
Maya-Lois
AGirlCalledGlasgow
Phoebe
Katie
Lottie

 

My questions for you:

1) You're current favourite trend?
2) Best thing about Autumn?
3) All time favourite lip product?
4) Favourite Autumn/Winter food?
5) If you had to choose one product that you could never change again, what would it be? (For example, I'd always have the same foundation)
6) Last person you spoke to?
7) What is your day job/would you like to blog full time or just a hobby?
8) Who's your current favourite blogger?
9) Candle lover? If so, what's your fav brand/scent?
10) Product you could not live without?
11) What product is currently at the top of your wishlist?
12) Product that disappointed you?

Paige xo

Easy Halloween Make Up

 

 

Products Used:

 

Rimmel Stay Matte Primer

Rimmel 25 Hour Nude Foundation in 100

Maybelline Matte Maker Powder

NARS Bronzer in Laguna

Anastasia Brow Wiz in Medium Brown

theBalm Nude Tude Palette (Sexy & Serious)

L'Oreal Miss Manga Mascara in Black

Avon Supershock Kohl Liner in Black

Social Eyes Lashes in Vamp

Rimmel Apocolips in Meteoric Matte

 

I had so much creating this look, I hope you like it! I wanted to do a makeup look that could go with most Halloween costumes, vampire, devil, sexy emergency services etc etc. I love how it turned out and I'll most properly be rocking this Halloween night!

 

 



 

 

1) For this look I think a full coverage matte base is best. It keeps the focus on the lips and eyes. I started with a mattifing primer then built up my foundation until I was happy with the coverage. Powder if needed (I'm super oily, so I need it!) and contour gently focusing purely on defining the face shape.

 

2) Moving onto the eyes, shape and fill in your brows how you like, I think that a strong brow would be super cool with this look but I didn't think to do it! I took 'sexy' l over the lid, making sure not to go up to the crease, I then took serious in the outer corner and blended in. I had to go back in with both colours building them up until I was happy. I found the deep red/purple shade 'sexy' got lost easy with all the back so I had to build this colour up a lot.

 

3) For under the eye I took 'sexy' and run it all along the lower lash line with a pencil brush then went over softly with 'serious' to deepen the colour. Once I was happy with the colour I took a big fluffy blending brush and feel blended it all out to make it super smokey. I also blended the colour up to the crease joining to the lid colour.

 

4) To finish the eyes I applied black kohl to the water line and the upper lash line and smudge gently. To set the eyes off I decided to apply lashes, I used the Social Eyes 'Vamp' lashes which were perfect.

 

5) Finishing the whole look off I applied the Rimmel Apocalips and blended a little of my eye kohl as lip liner to really deepen the colour and vamp it up.

 

 

 

I'd love to know your thoughts! Let me know what make up you will be wearing for Halloween this year!

 

Paige xo

Drugstore Haul (Autumn 2014)

Products Shown in Picture

Barry M Showgirl Lengthening Mascara

Rimmel Apocalips Matte in Meteoric Matte

Collection Shadow Stick in Hot Chocolate

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in 3

Rimmel 25 Hour Nude Foundation in 100

Katy Perry Perfume in Killer Queen

Barry M Matte Nail Paint in Vanilla & Crush

I recently was ponding around Boots & Superdrug and picked up a few new releases (excluding my trusty collection concealer - I was running low) and though I would share what's new (new-ish)!

Barry M Showgirl Mascara

I actually got this free when purchasing the Nail Paints, they had a Volumizing & Lengthening version, I went for lengthening but am now wishing I chose volumizing! I don't have much to say about this mascara, it's not good, it's not bad. I think I will try and use it on natural days just to use it up but I will not be re-purchasing.

Rimmel Apocalips Matte Lip Stain

I saw this advertised and wanted to try it, I could of easily went for the whole collection (which I believe to be 4 colours at the moment) but decided to give one a go first before committing. I chose the darkest purple/plum shade as we are coming into winter and I'm really loving it. It applies lovely and has a lovely finish.

Collection Shadow Stick

I brought this on a whim as I saw it on the stand and it swatched beautifully. This is by far the best drugstore product I've tried in months. I was around £3.00 I think and it the best shadow stick I've tried. I actually really struggled getting the swatch off my hand! It is SUPER creamy and easy to blend and lasts ALL day (I also have very oily eyelids). I am going to picking up the rest of the colours very soon!

Rimmel 25 Hour Nude Foundation in 100

I've been trying this foundation out now for about a week. I do really like it for and easy medium coverage standard foundation. It's not matte but not dewy, just in between. I've found it works best with a silicone based primer, my favourite is the Maybelline Baby Skin. It applies in my opinion a lot smoother. As for the 25 hours wear? On me, nope. After about 6 hours it had wore off around my nose and started to separate on my fore and cheeks. I would re-purchase as it's nice for an every day foundation for me but not one I will reach for if I need staying power!

Katy Perry Perfume

I picked this up on another whim as it was on offer by the checkout, I gave it a quick sniff and really liked it. I like sweet/fresh perfumes. This leans on the sweeter side but still not too in your face, I've been loving it for everyday work wear.

Barry M Matte Nail Paints

I've been loving matte nails recently and wanted to add more to my collection, I thought these were lovely autumn colours and I love the formulation.

I hope you enjoyed my haul, let me know what you've picked up from the drugstore recently!

Paige xo



Drugstore Easy Smokey Eye Make-Up Look

 

 

Products Used:

 

Essence All About Matte Primer

Rimmel 25 Hour Nude Foundation in 100

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer

Maybelline Make Maker Powder

Rimmel Brown Pencil in Hazel

Bourjois Délice de Poudre Bronzing Powder

Sleek Countour Kit in Medium (Highlighter)

Rimmel Blush in Santa Rose

Collection Shadow Stick in Hot Chocolate

Barry M Showgirl Extra Lengthening Mascara

Rimmel Kate Moss Lip Stick in 101

 

Today I picked up the Collection Shadow stick which inspired me to create a drugstore smokey eye, I hope you like this look, it look me around 10 minutes to do and the eye's take 1 step to create!

 

1) For my base I started by priming then buffing in a new Rimmel foundation I'm trying (review coming soon) with my Real Techniques Buffing Brush. I concealed under my eyes and blemishes and set with powder.

 

2) For the eyes I started by shaping and filling in my brows, To create the eye look, I simply took my shadow stick all over the lid (careful not to go to close to the crease) in the waterline and slightly under the eye. I took my Real Techniques Deluxe Crease Brush and blended all the edges out, and that was it, done!

 

 

3) To finish the eyes I curled my lashes and applied lots of mascara, if I could change this look I would of used my trusty volumizing mascara but I was testing a new one out which didn't do much for my lashes! If you wanted to intensify this look you could take a black kohl liner and smudge on the upper and lower lash line.

 

4) To finish the entire look I lightly contoured and bronzed, applied highlighter on my cheek bones and applied blush to my apples then finished with this lovely baby pink matte lipstick.

 

I hope you enjoyed this post, please comment letting me know your favourite smokey eye products, I'd love to try some new stuff!

 

Paige xo

Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet Review/Swatches

Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet in Frambourjoise 02

Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet in Hot Pepper 03

I picked these up in Superdrug recently as I've wanted to try them for a while and they were on offer for £5 each! I've been getting into a bold lip a lot more lately so was super excited to try them.

I love these lip products! (liquid lipsticks? Who knows!) They are fairly easy to apply but I would recommend to use a lip brush around the edges as it is a doefoot applicator and can be a little tricky to get a crisp line. Overall all I'm really impressed. They dry to a complete matte finish and DO NOT BUDGE. By that I mean, I applied Hot Pepper late morning yesterday, by the evening I was scoffing my dinner and decided to take my make-up off afterwards thinking it would have completed vanished, of course, like any other lip product, but no. It did not move at all, it looked like it did when I first applied it. I even had a little trouble removing it! I gently rubbed a bit of MAC's Cleanse Off Oil onto my lips to break it up and it came off.

Frambourjoise

 



Hot Pepper

 

 

 



(Frambourjois top, Hot Pepper bottom)

 

I'm super in love with these already, the fact that they are so affordable is a huge bonus.

 

I think they retail for £8.99 but the drugstores often have offers if your on a budget!

 

You can purchase from Superdrug or Boots

 

Paige xo

Summer Holiday Beauty Essentials

Batiste Dry Shampoo in Floral Blush

Simple Cleansing Wipes

Maybelline Rocket Waterproof Mascara

Rimmel Scandal Eyes Eyeliner in Bronze

Rimmel Brow Pencil in Hazel

Collection Concealer in 2

Maybelline Matte Maker Powder

Malibu Dry Oil Spray in 15 SPF

Garnier Body Tonic Body Moisturiser

Tresemme Heat Protector

Malibu Lip Protector Lip Balm in Watermelon

Soap & Glory Clean On Me Shower Gel

Soap & Glory Scrub of Your Life Body Scrub

Barry M Nail Paint in Copa Cabana

L'occitaine Shampoo & Condition

Dove Go Fresh Pomegranate Deodorant

Britney Spears Island Fantasy

 

 

For me, especially with summer holidays, I like to keep things very minimal. I love to wear make-up and get all dressed but when I'm holiday I really like to just chill in something comfortable and not have make-up dripping down my face (you know it happens).

 

Hair

 

For hair I usually blow dry on holiday purely because it tends to get frizzy in humidity, so for this I've packed a mini Tresemme Heat Protector which I actually might just throw into my handbag/beach bag and spritz through my hair when it's under the heat. Of course I also have my trusty batiste for when my hair gets sweaty/oily between washes to freshen up. I don't usually style my hair on holidays, just braid it or something but I might through in my curler wand for good measure.

Make-Up

Like I said, SIMPLE. No-one can be bothered applying a full face of make-up when you're itching to go get dinner and drink too much wine. I pretty much don't wear make-up in the day time at all, mainly because I like to get a little tan and after the first day my skin seems to clear up anyway. But in the evenings I like to use a little something to brighten things up. I usually dab a little concealer under my eyes, powder my face, apply a little brown kohl around my eyes and smudge, shape my brows and finish with mascara and lip balm.

Skincare/Body

On holiday I like to let my skin really breathe. I barely do anything at all. This usually does my skin a world of good, my skin glows when I get back from a holiday and is always looking its best. If I was going for longer than a week I would definitely look at taking my skincare routine products with me. I have my simple wipes, in case I wear make-up. Body scrub, for any scaly skin issues. Moisturiser, which I will apply each night to keep my skin hydrated.

Sun Protector, doh! I LOVE getting a tan, having olive skin, this is quite easy for me (thanks dad) but am still all about protecting it so I don't get burnt and expose myself to any risks. I love this Malibu Sun Protector, I've used it for my last few holidays and love everything about it. The smell is incredible, a holiday in a bottle. You do not have to rub in or wait to dry, spray and it's gone. At first I was actually like, nooo this can't be protecting me, right? I didn't get burnt once. Finally, it is SO cheap. Sun Creams/Lotions/Potions can get very expensive, I originally brought this as it was one of the cheapest but don't think I will go back!

 

 

 I may chuck in a few extra things last minute, I need some 'Quickies' Nail Polish remover pads, these are fab for a quick touch up. Maybe a bright summer lipstick? Who knows! In a weeks time I will be waiting in the airport for my flight to come in so I can jet off to Greece. I'm super excited!

What are your holiday essentials? Please let me know, I may be forgetting something!

Paige xo

 

 

 

 

 



Autumn Daytime Make-Up Look

Products Used:

 

Essence All About Matt Primer

L'Oreal True Match Foundation in D1/W1

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in 1 in Fair

Maybelline Matte Maker Powder

Benefit Hoola Bronzer

Rimmel Brow Pencil in Hazel

Maybelline Gel Liner in Black

Maybelline Falsies Flared Mascara

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Crush

 

 

Autumn is creeping on us in the UK so I wanted to do a light autumn look that was quick to create. This look consists of matte skin, thick liner and a dark red lip. It was super quick and easy and great if you want to amp things up a bit.

 

1) Starting with creating my matte base, I used a mattifing primer, then went onto my foundation which I built up to quite a full coverage for this look as I wanted it to look very crisp and defined. I concealed under my eyes and blemished and set with my powder.

 

2) Creating the liner was the hardest part for me as I'm a smudgy brown smokey eye gal. I started in the middle of the eye, slowly winging it out in line with the end of my brow. To achieve the thick line I just carried on building and building until it was the thickness I wanted.

 

3) I used my balm stain to lip my lips then fill in, I overdrew slightly to make my lips look fuller.

 

4) As a finishing touch, I took my matt bronzer and gently sculpted out my cheekbones. This really tied everything together as my face was looking very flat!

What do you think of this look? It's definitely out of my comfort zone as I love having colour on my bottom lashes but I love the way it turned out.

Paige xo