Mascara

My Basic Everyday Makeup Routine

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End Result

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?

Max Factor Masterpiece Max Mascara

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Screen Shot 2014-08-20 at 09.51.09 So today is quite a short little review of a favourite mascara of mine – Max Factor’s Masterpiece Max Mascara.

Originally I used their False Lash Effect and i’m very tempted to try their Clump Defy Extensions versions, but for now this is a mascara I just keep going back to. This is what Max Factor say about their Masterpiece Max Mascara:

A HIGH-IMPACT, VOLUMISING MASCARA CREATES BOLD, SMOOTH, SLEEK LASHES WITH UP TO FOUR TIMES YOUR BARE-LASH VOLUME.

The mascara boasts that it’s smudge-proof and touch-proof, great for sensitive eyes and that the IFX brush delivers 4X more volume Vs bare lashes.

Now, for all you doe eyed long-lashed beauties out there, the rubbery spiky IFX brush may not impress you overly and you may be wondering why they bothered with it. For the small eyed, stumpy lashed ladies such as myself, the IFX brush is a genius design!

The IFX brush

The IFX brush – I love this rubbery wonder!

I really have to make the most of every. single. lash. I possess to even look like i’ve opened my eyes for the day, and this little wonder wand coats every itsy bitsy one from root to tip. It is, in fact, the main reason I keep returning to Max Factor Mascaras and the formula of the particular mascara is perfect for building up the coats without clumping together the lashes.

I’m not someone who touches my eyes much during the day, but I can testify that it never drops or flakes and I never have panda eyes come bedtime. If you are someone who rubs your eyes, I suggest you try their waterproof version. I always use their ‘Black’ colour, which really is a deep true black that gives a defined look to the eye. This mascara also comes in “Black/Brown” (perfect for blondes) and “Deep blue” (perfect for everyone).

This morning I was running very short on time, so I only threw on two coats and these are the results (please ignore the eye bags, I didn’t sleep very well):

Because of the build-ability of this mascara, it’s also perfect for day to night transformations and easily delivers a dramatic eye effect after two or more coats.

Retailing at around £9.99 its worth a try for sure.

Now if the mascara pictures didn’t impress you (because I have to admit, they were not my finest), then here is my cat Jasper, helping me to get ready.

 

What a handsome gent!

Now I know there are cheaper mascaras out there, but I can’t seem to find one that isn’t too runny or doesn’t have a massive fluffy wand that coats my eyelids every time I use it – any suggestions?