Monday, May 6, 2013

The Daily Face


L'oreal Nude Magique CC Cream (Anti-Fatigue)  //  Estee Lauder Invisible Fluid Makeup  //  Mac Pro Longwear Concealer NC30  //  Topshop Brighten in Moonlight  //  MUA Pro Brow Kit  //  Topshop Cream Blush in Flush  //  Mac Paintpot in Groundwork  //  L'oreal Volume Million Excess Mascara  //  Mac  Lipstick in Impassioned

Hello, hope everyone is well and that you've all been enjoying the bank holiday!
Today I thought I'd share what I've been wearing on my face with you, as I've been finding myself reaching for lots of new products as well as some old trusties.
Now, I understand that these sorts of posts would probably benefit from a picture of me wearing this little lot so that you could see it in action, but unfortunately I'm feeling quite unhappy with my skin at the moment thanks to persistent hormonal breakouts and am avoiding selfies like the plague. I will, however, be sure to pop up some photos when I've got things under control again, which I hope will be soon.
Returning products in this little line-up are, of course, the MUA Pro Brow Kit and L'oreal Volume Million Excess Mascara, both absolute staples in my daily routine, and the Estee Lauder Invisible Fluid Makeup, which I currently find myself selecting over anything else I've got in my arsenal. The reason I like it is because it feels really light, and looks really natural on the skin, and to me it seems like some sort of mid-ground between a tinted moisturiser and a foundation. It doesn't clog my pores at all, nor does in contain SPF - which can be both a good and bad thing, depending on how you look at it.
Underneath that, I've been trying out the L'oreal CC Cream (anti-fatigue), a review of which will be up tomorrow, so I won't go into that to much in this post to avoid repetition!
Concealer-wise, I'm still suitably impressed with the Mac Pro-Longwear concealer, which is an absolute gem for under the eyes. It hides dark circles really well and doesn't look cakey at all when applied with the Real Techniques Setting Brush, which is a huge bonus. On top of that, I've also been giving my Topshop Brighten in the shade Moonlight a whirl. This is really more of a brightening concealer, and is not dissimilar to the cult YSL Touche Eclat. I've only used it once so far though, so the jury is still out -watch this space for a review coming soon.
I've been really loving cream blushes of late, and the newest addition to my collection is Topshop Flush, which is a gorgeous bright coral pink. I like to apply it with my Real Techniques Stippling Brush, as it blends it down perfectly to a really pretty healthy flush of colour. It may look bright in the pan, but it's really down to you how intense you want the colour, as it's very buildable.


Topshop Cream Blush in Flush

On my eyes, I've been keeping it simple with my Mac Paintpot in Groundwork, which is a gorgeous creamy pigment with an almost glossy finish, which can be used as an eyeshadow base or worn on it's own, which is what I've been doing on a day-to-day basis. In fact, since I bought this, my previous staple, which was the MUA Undressed palette has been pretty much sidelined, as I just find that the Paintpot is so quick, easy and effective. I just apply it all over the lid with a fluffy concealer brush, and I find that it actually creates a lovely, polished look with minimal effort. Lashings of mascara is all that's needed to finish the look, and then with a slick of Mac Coral Bliss on my lips, I'm good to go. This is such a pretty, pinky-peach shade, which along with corals is what I'm all about at this time of year. It's really moisturising too, which is always a bonus.

So there you have it - that's pretty much all that has been gracing my face of late.
What are your favourite make-up picks for Spring?

xx

15 comments:

  1. That mascara is my staple too! Looking forward to your CC cream review, I've been thinking about trying that exact one x

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    1. It's just the best, isn't it? I've never found another one that comes close, although I think I love the original version in brown more for daily wear. I actually wouldn't recommend the CC that highly - I'll pop my review up tomorrow. You never know though, it might work for you xx

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  2. Great post! we have a lot of similar taste in make-up.. I use nearly all of the above, will have to give that L'oreal CC Cream a try! xoxo

    http://www.ohhsopeachy.com/

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    1. Thank you :) I wouldn't actually recommend it that highly - I'll be popping my review up tomorrow, so hopefully that will explain all xx

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  3. Flush is one of my favourite blushers! :) x

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    1. It is just such a beaut, isn't it - the perfect spring/summer shade and so blendable xx

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  4. oh how are you getting on with the stippling blush? :) I could do with having 'daily face' products, mine are constantly changing, no wonder i'm getting such bad skin..! x

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    1. I don't actually wear the same every day, this is just what I've been loving over the past week or so. I love the stippling brush so much, it's a beaut for blending foundation and cream blushes xx

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  5. I love wearing Groundwork just all over the lid too, so quick yet effective. I think I'll have to take a look at the pro longwear concealers next time I'm in MAC, they sound fab! xx

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    1. I'd really recommend it for under the eye, it's by far the best I've tried for dark circles xx

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  6. I love the look of the MUA brow palette, I may have to have a look at that.
    Thanks for the comment, I did a post about the Escada Cherry in the Air if you want to take a look: http://clm-trash.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/escada-cherry-in-air.html

    FashionProject x

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  7. I'm pretty sure my friend at work has been wearing the Estee Lauder Invisible Fluid Make-Up, her skin looks great for it - really natural, been meaning to have a look at it for summer (as my moisturiser will contain the spf). I looked at the Top Shop cream blushes the other day but they didn't have this colour or I would have bought it - looks lovely in the pan! Also been thinking about the L'Oreal CC (in anti-dullness)so looking forward to your review Mel! xx

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  8. How's the MAC paintpot? I've been lusting after one for so so long. Love the colour of the cream blush too. Your blog is beautiful! Xx

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  9. ah i thought i was the only one who used the RT brush to apply that blush haha.x

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  10. Great products! Love the Real Techniques brushes and that Topshop cream blush looks beautiful! xo

    -Jen

    www.vibrantbeautyblog.com

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