Right here’s my present make-up routine, together with a rediscovered basis that’s good for the summer time months (ultra-glowy however light-weight and non-greasy) and what’s probably my all-time favorite mascara. I’m going to interrupt it down into steps for you, however please do watch the video additional on down the web page when you’d prefer to see any of the merchandise in motion.
Pores and skin Prep
For pores and skin prep on this video I used some merchandise that had been left in my room at Excessive Highway Home, which is a Soho Home resort in Chiswick. That is the third time I’ve had a bit of set of those Soho Pores and skin merchandise left in my room and so I can solely conclude they’re attempting the model out on company earlier than they’re placed on sale. They’re completely pitched for the seasoned traveller who likes a spot of luxurious and the textures are nice; not too wealthy however with sufficient hydration to see you thru the night time. Within the video I take advantage of the attention cream, serum and lip balm.
As a result of I used to be going to Wimbledon for the day I utilized Anthelios UVMune 400 SPF50 in copious quantities – I used to be a visitor of La Roche-Posay and so my selection of sunscreen appeared very acceptable. Helps that it’s considered one of my favourites anyway – this fluid SPF is so light-weight and now comprises an extremely efficient UV filter providing actually excessive safety. (You’ll find the brand new formulation right here* on-line.)
Basis
I’ve been utilizing Charlotte Tilbury’s Mild Surprise Basis* masses just lately. It’s a light-weight fluid with a sheer-side-of-medium protection that feels very hydrating and offers a stunning sheen. Handy packaging makes it straightforward to journey with or stick in your purse and the end is simply stunning. I take advantage of shade 5 – the ahde vary on this specific product is far narrower than within the different Tilbury foundations however the sheerness makes it extra versatile, so that you don’t want an actual “match”. You’ll find it on-line right here*.
I’ve been setting my basis with powder, which I nearly by no means do, however I’ve been within the metropolis fairly a bit and I really feel as if it makes issues maintain towards the warmth that bit higher. It’s not a matte powdered look, both, I take advantage of the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette (House NK right here*) which is a big funding, makeup-wise, however unparalleled when it comes to getting a really grown-up “lit from inside” end to the pores and skin. It’s so good: no glitter or glimmer and doesn’t truly seem like a powder in any respect as soon as it touches your face. Simple to use, foolproof, I take advantage of the 2 darker colors to create a kind of base to my bronzer.
I’ve simply seen that they do that palette in different shade mixtures – the place have I been? Quantity II seems very summery. I’ll have to speculate.
Store Hourglass Ambient Mild right here*
Bronzer and Blush
I’ve been bronzing with the cult contouring product Filmstar Bronze and Glow from Tilbury* but additionally the brand new cream bronzer that’s been launched. I didn’t have that on me, I’ll should do a separate submit. It’s beautiful, undoubtedly on a par with the Chanel Soleil Tan de Chanel, if that’s what it’s referred to as. (Is that what it’s referred to as? Certainly not! Maintain on…. No, it’s now Les Beiges Bronzing Cream, discover it right here*.)
I take advantage of the Filmstar bronzer simply beneath my cheekbones after which mix it out properly. I don’t like this factor for harsh contour traces, I discover it a bit draining and ageing by myself face and assume it seems very synthetic on even actually younger faces. So, not my bag, child. However properly buffed-in, it provides some shapely glamour and a touch of bronze and when you add the flicker from the palette (which regularly I don’t) to the tops of the cheekbones it truly is a purple carpet kind of impact.
Purchase Filmstar Bronze & Glow right here*
The blush is a Gen Nude blush from Naked Minerals, however it seems as if they’re discontinuing it – it’s right here* on-line. Any fairly pink would do for this – it wanted to be pink as a result of I used to be utilizing fairly a reasonably pink lipstick and generally I believe it seems barely bizarre in the event that they’re not in the identical tonal ballpark…
Eyes
That is the place you really want to observe the video! I’ve used two cream shadow sticks and blended them – the primary is By Terry Ombre Blackstar in Shade 6 (“Frozen Quartz”, on-line right here*) all around the lids, blended in, after which Vieve Eye Wand in Mahogany* blended in on the corners.
I mix outwards and upwards in the direction of the top tip of the eyebrow to provide myself a pure little raise within the drained eye division – watch the video for a demo. Can’t actually stress sufficient how a lot you must watch this video. Simply skip to the attention bit!
Mascara is the Telescopic from L’Oreal which is considered one of my all-time favourites and prices simply over eight quid (discover it right here*). The effective comb actually will get into the bottom of my lashes with out spreading mascara throughout my lids after which it’s straightforward to attract it by way of to the ends of the lashes to get most quantity. It’s not considered one of these mega-wow mascaras (although the False Lash one is equally nice and offers extra quantity, right here*) it simply leaves them longer, blacker and extra separated. It’s actually glorious stuff when you’ve got effective, flat lashes that don’t do properly with larger and messier brushes.
Store L’Oreal Telescopic Mascara*
Brows are groomed and set into place (with a bit of additional color and oomph because of the fibres) with Gimme Forehead from Profit. One other all-time favorite, I take advantage of shade 1 on this and you will discover it on-line right here*. You simply brush it on, brushing brows upwards (there’s a theme rising!) and it provides some fullness and units them into place. Wipe off the surplus from the comb into the neck of the bottle earlier than you begin in any other case hassle awaits.
Lips
I’ve been fairly enamoured with a Nip+Fab lipliner in shade 03, Caramel, however it doesn’t appear to exist on-line.
Neither does the lipstick, Nearly Pink by Bobbi Brown, so I’m not doing very properly right here. I have to do a giant previous lipstick clear-out and see what’s new on the market on the wonder counters. I’ve been despatched so many lip oils, glosses and tinted balms however good previous stable lipsticks don’t appear to be de rigueur for the time being. I like a tinted balm, however generally you desire a bit extra of a particular color, don’t you? And don’t get me began on glosses… They’re normally the work of the satan.
Brushes
I at all times neglect to say brushes and so right here we’re: massive powder brush is the Chantecaille Face Brush, smaller powder one is a Bobbi Brown Face Blender. I utilized my basis with a Actual Strategies 200 and blended with fingertips, too, off-camera, as a result of it kind of melts the muse in on the finish and I just like the end.
On my eyes, a fluffier brush to mix the By Terry shadow – My KitCo 127 – after which two little Zoeva brushes for working within the lashline and on the corners. The Luxe Pencil Brush 2020 is nice for corners and below the eyes, however the 226 Smudger is invaluable for mixing out liner right into a softer haze!
Proper, that’s the entire face. My gown on the finish is from Me+Em – discover it right here* on-line, I put on a UK10 – and if I’ve forgotten every other particulars then simply drop me a remark under!
