My foundation/ base product draw is probably the fullest one of them all. I love trying out new foundations, concealers and highlighters. I am always tempted in by the new high end foundations, which I wish I was not as they do cost me a fortune!
Don't get me wrong I am a sucker for the high end beauty products, but you can not go wrong with brands such as Bourjois and NYX. High Street make-up has moved up enormous amounts in the past few years, many products which rival high end brands.
Below is a mixture of high street and high end products which I personally love for that flawless looking base!
L'oreal Lumi Magique Primer :
This primer is stunning if you want a dewy base. It has an iridescent sheen to and is pearl like in colour. Don't worry, it does not stay this shade once rubbed into the skin!
Benefit Porefessional :
Benefit are a great love of mine, and my first higher end (if they are really classed as high end) make up purchase. The Porefessional is great for blurring out imperfections, and filling in the pores in your skin - hence the name.
Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation:
The Bourjois foundation has to be the BEST high street foundation I have found. It gives you a lovely glow and has a buildable coverage, great for a look where you want good coverage with that dewy finish. I always reach to purchase this when I have ran out of my current foundations, and need a cheaper alternative!
Too Faced Born This Way Foundation or NARS Sheer Glow:
You have all heard about my love for the Too Faced foundation, which I have done a post dedicated to previously. Therefore, won't talk about that one but I could not, not include it to my list! However, another love of mine is the NARS Sheer Glow foundation. Again, great for that medium-full coverage with small particles of shimmer running through it to give you that fresh dewy skin! Can you tell I love to have flawless looking skin...!
Urban Decay Naked Concealer or MAC Studio Fix:
Urban Decay are also a brand which were one of my first higher end purchases, which I still do this day reach for and they never fail to disappoint me! This concealer is great for weightless under eye coverage and blends out like a dream! Another concealer I reach for is my MAC studio fix in the shade SW15, I go lighter in concealers as I love a brightened under eye. This one is a little thicker in consistency but does not budge once set in place!
Maybelline Eraser Eye Concealer:
If you are part of the beauty world or watch/read beauty videos and posts, you will have seen this one before. This concealer is also lightweight and blends out smoothly and I find it has great brightening qualities. I don't go a lot on the sponge on the end, but this is easily removable and for the price you cannot go wrong!
NARS:
I have been using this powder for about a year now, and have repurchased! I only powder where I need it, as I am not a fan of the heavy powdery feeling on my face. This is great for brightening and blurring out imperfections. I use this on my under eye area, around my nose, chin and forehead and find that it helps keep my make up in place and looking smooth.
Rimmel Stay Matte Powder:
Again, if you watch beauty videos or read blogs you will be very aware of this little gem! It is not a finely milled as the NARs one, but does the job you want it to do! It also has a great coverage if you like to use a coloured one. I always opt for the translucent shades, just because I find the coloured powders oxidise on my skin!
The Balm Marylou Maniser:
I only have one option for this category, and is sort of between high street and high end. This has such a lovely creamy texture - but is in powder form and has a lovely golden tone to it. I have tired the odd high street highlighter but cannot yet find one that I love. I like mine to pop and have that creamy texture to it. There are a few more high end I would like to purchase, such as Becca , Laura Geller and Kylie Jenner is bringing out her line of highlighters , which I would love to get my hands on!
Don't forget that having a great brush/ beauty blender to apply these products with makes all the difference. I am always reaching for my Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge to apply my foundation and concealer! I have still yet to try the original Beauty Blender, I can't quite bring myself to spend that amount on a sponge!
Saving for a house and feeding my make up addiction however is very hard! I can't wait until we are in the house and have stopped saving for flooring and furniture (the boring adult things) , so I can buy all the things I have had my eye on for my new dressing/ make up room!
I have a post planned for next month showing you my must have eye shadow pallets , so keep an eye out for that!!
Saving for a house and feeding my make up addiction however is very hard! I can't wait until we are in the house and have stopped saving for flooring and furniture (the boring adult things) , so I can buy all the things I have had my eye on for my new dressing/ make up room!
I have a post planned for next month showing you my must have eye shadow pallets , so keep an eye out for that!!
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