Brow pencil

End Result

So, this post is not a product review, more of an overview of my basic everyday makeup routine including some of the products I am currently using the most. The exception to this is the BB Creams that I use, which presently i’m rotating as i’m trying out a few different ones. (Just as an aside, I liked the colour, texture and coverage of the Revlon BB Cream- but not the smell and as the day wore on, it left a greasy film on me).

I wasn’t going to post this as I don’t relish showing my face without makeup, but then I figured, why not?

I have to show the before (no makeup) look to properly demonstrate how the products make a difference – so please be kind (I’m sleep deprived and bloated – thanks to being 8 months pregnant).

I’ve listed all the products at the bottom of the page with links. Enjoy!

Before Makeup

BB Cream

After BB Cream

Under Eye Concealer..

..& Eyebrow Gel

Cream Blusher

Liquid Highlighter

Blending…

Highlighter on bridge of nose, cupid bow & chin

Curling eyelashes

Mascara x 2 coats

Lipgloss

Powder Blusher

Great for setting cream powder in place

& for adding an extra ‘pop’ to the cheeks

All done!

Time to compare…

Before Makeup

End Result

List of products

Base: Revlon PhotoReady BB Cream Skin Perfector (Light/Medium)
Under Eye Concealer: L’Oreal Touche Magique Concealer (N3.5 Natural Beige)
Eyebrows: Revlon Brow Fantasy (Dark Brown) Review here
Cream Blusher: Natural Collection (Rosy Pink)
Highlighter: The Bodyshop Radiant Highlighter Review here
Mascara: Max Factor Masterpiece Max Mascara (Black) Review here
Lipgloss: Clarins Colour Quench Lip Balm (no.16 or similar colour would be 04 Raspberry Smoothie)
Powder Blush:Bourjois Little Round Pot Blush (95 Rose De Jaspe)

Thanks to my friend Emma H, for recommending the L’Oreal Touche Magique Concealer. I don’t usually wear under eye concealer, didn’t know where to start and i’m currently loving the product and the effect it has on my tired peepers.

Does anyone else have any recommendations of favourite products?

In my latest quest for Revlon Brow Fantasy the perfect eyebrow makeup, I stumbled on Revlon’s Brow Fantasy Pencil & Gel.

In the mood for a quick makeup purchase, I snapped up the Dark Brown (106) shade and tested it out at home.

The product actually comes in three colours: Dark Blond, Brunette and Dark Brown.

This is what Boots says about the product:

Pencil defines and fills in with soft blendable natural colour that wears for hours. Use the sheer tinted gel to set the shape of the brow.

Firstly, I was pleasantly surprised by the colour I picked up. Dark Brown is actually quite ash in comparison to the other dark brown options out there which tend to run a bit red and so Revlon’s actually looks pretty natural on the brow.

The pencil is not something I find myself using very much. It’s a bit too dry and solid for easy application and needs warming up before it can be used. Considering that it’s preferable to apply any eyebrow product with featherlight strokes, the pencil doesn’t really work unless you apply more pressure so looks a bit heavy handed for me.

The gel on the other hand is a dream!! Perfect colour (as already mentioned), plus the brush is small and picks up just the right amount of product, so that you can build your look from subtle to more dramatic. It’s also pretty waterproof and does a sterling job of holding the hairs in place, therefore really helping you create your ideal shape.

I wish they just sold the gel on its own, as I can’t see me using the pencil very much.

Considering that only the gel is worth a look, I think the price tag of just under £7 is a little steep, but unless I find another gel with such good colour I may be persuaded to re-purchase.

These is how it looked when applied: