I wanted to make a post about the make up products that I use daily. They're not all great but they're the ones I use anyway!
It's a bit of a mix and match of cheap and not so cheap products. Also, some of them I'm currently only using because I can't afford to buy new ones just yet! Oh the joys of being a poor student. Anyway, I'll go over the products now.
Eyes:
Urban Decay Naked Palette - Love this. I use all of the eyeshadows in it, except for the black one. Paired with the primer they last ages and they're super pigmented. The best €40 I've spent in make up!
Urban Decay Potion Primer - This came with Naked Palette and it's great. You only need a teeny bit so it'll last ages. I usually blend it in with my finger as if you put on too much, it'll crease after a few hours.
e.l.f. Eyeliner Pen - I like this more than I thought I would, considering how cheap it was. The pen is nice and thin so you're able to draw sharp lines with it. The only downside is that the pen is a bit hard so it tends to drag your skin a bit but other than that it's great.
Lancome Hypnose Mini Mascara - I got this and the other Lancome products from a friend who works in a cosmetics shop. It's pretty good but I've had better. I'm happy enough to use it but I wouldn't pay full price for it!
Face:
MaxFactor Pan Stik in Fair - Again, I'm only using this because I can't afford to buy a new foundation yet. I don't mind using it though, it's quick to put on and covers well. I have dry-ish skin though so it tends to emphasize the dry areas. Also, it's a bit too light for me.
Lancome Concealer - This one is great, it's nearly empty already. Great for covering any redness!
e.l.f. Blush in Glow - This isn't very pigmented but I like how peachy and, well, glowy it is. It doesn't last on all day and isn't the easiest to put on but I do like it!
e.l.f. Powder in Light Beige - Not amazing, actually it's not even very good. It's okay. A bit too dark for me and doesn't stay on very long. Hmm, I only realised now how useless it is!
Lancome Génifique Serum - I love love love this. It has made my skin look so glowy and even and pretty. I don't need to use foundation as much as I used to before I started using this. The fullsize bottle costs €99 here so I'm dreading the day I run out. It's amazing though. Definitely my favourite of the bunch!
Brows:
Rimmel Eyeshadow Palette in Smokey Brun - I use the dark brown one from this palette on my eyebrows. I've tried eyebrow pencils and gels and stuff and this is the one I keep coming back to. It looks natural and it's easy to put on and it's the perfect shade for me. I use the other ones in the palette too occasionally for highlighting.
MAC 212 - My loyal and very worn out 212 will probably need to be replaced soon. Boo! It's very handy for shaping my eyebrows.
Brushes:
e.l.f. Contour Brush - This is what I mainly use to put on the eyeshadow. It's soft and round and great.
The other two brushes are from a set I bought years ago. They've lasted me all this time and I have no idea what brand they are as there's no text or logo or anything on the brushes. Oh well!
After doing this my shopping list has grown again. I didn't realise that I don't even like some of the stuff I use! Better start saving up...
Eyes:
Urban Decay Naked Palette - Love this. I use all of the eyeshadows in it, except for the black one. Paired with the primer they last ages and they're super pigmented. The best €40 I've spent in make up!
Urban Decay Potion Primer - This came with Naked Palette and it's great. You only need a teeny bit so it'll last ages. I usually blend it in with my finger as if you put on too much, it'll crease after a few hours.
e.l.f. Eyeliner Pen - I like this more than I thought I would, considering how cheap it was. The pen is nice and thin so you're able to draw sharp lines with it. The only downside is that the pen is a bit hard so it tends to drag your skin a bit but other than that it's great.
Lancome Hypnose Mini Mascara - I got this and the other Lancome products from a friend who works in a cosmetics shop. It's pretty good but I've had better. I'm happy enough to use it but I wouldn't pay full price for it!
Face:
MaxFactor Pan Stik in Fair - Again, I'm only using this because I can't afford to buy a new foundation yet. I don't mind using it though, it's quick to put on and covers well. I have dry-ish skin though so it tends to emphasize the dry areas. Also, it's a bit too light for me.
Lancome Concealer - This one is great, it's nearly empty already. Great for covering any redness!
e.l.f. Blush in Glow - This isn't very pigmented but I like how peachy and, well, glowy it is. It doesn't last on all day and isn't the easiest to put on but I do like it!
e.l.f. Powder in Light Beige - Not amazing, actually it's not even very good. It's okay. A bit too dark for me and doesn't stay on very long. Hmm, I only realised now how useless it is!
Lancome Génifique Serum - I love love love this. It has made my skin look so glowy and even and pretty. I don't need to use foundation as much as I used to before I started using this. The fullsize bottle costs €99 here so I'm dreading the day I run out. It's amazing though. Definitely my favourite of the bunch!
Brows:
Rimmel Eyeshadow Palette in Smokey Brun - I use the dark brown one from this palette on my eyebrows. I've tried eyebrow pencils and gels and stuff and this is the one I keep coming back to. It looks natural and it's easy to put on and it's the perfect shade for me. I use the other ones in the palette too occasionally for highlighting.
MAC 212 - My loyal and very worn out 212 will probably need to be replaced soon. Boo! It's very handy for shaping my eyebrows.
Brushes:
e.l.f. Contour Brush - This is what I mainly use to put on the eyeshadow. It's soft and round and great.
The other two brushes are from a set I bought years ago. They've lasted me all this time and I have no idea what brand they are as there's no text or logo or anything on the brushes. Oh well!
After doing this my shopping list has grown again. I didn't realise that I don't even like some of the stuff I use! Better start saving up...
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