My Daily Makeup Routine

As I'm planning on purchasing a lot of new products (thanks to not spending any of my holiday money!) in the next few weeks, I thought it would be helpful for you to be able to see my current daily makeup routine. I've been following this routine for the past couple of months now, so am ready to switch it up a little! If you would like a review of any of the products mentioned, please comment on this blog post and let me know.

Bare Minerals Prime Time Foundation Primer

 I use this to prime my face before applying any makeup on days where I want my makeup to stay in place all day long. The product is easily dispensed using the pump and I tend to use 1 - 2 pumps of the product depending on how awkward my skin is being. Starting at the centre of my face I will smooth it over my skin, paying the most attention to the places where my makeup moves from first like my nose and chin.

Bare Minerals Original SPF 15 Foundation in Fairly Light

 This is the foundation I currently use. I've used Bare Minerals foundations for roughly 18 months now and have seen a massive improvement in my skin during this time. The foundation applies as a powder but buffs into a cream foundation using a kabuki brush or a powder brush. I like the finish that it gives to my skin and the coverage suits my skin well also. It's so easy to apply that I can do it without a mirror - which is definitely saying something for me!

Rimmel Match Perfection Illuminating Concealer in Ivory

 Easily one of my favourite concealers of all time. I use it on my under eye circles, cheeks, nose, chin and any blemishes I might have. I also have some minor scars on my face and I find this can conceal them a little rather than illuminating them! However this concealer also works well as a highlight if applied to skin over foundation. It also adapts to suit your skin tone which is one reason why it's impossible to photograph once blended!

Bare Minerals READY Blush in The Aphrodisiac

Words cannot describe my love for this blush. It's a peachy coral shade with a very subtle gold shimmer which is only noticeable when the light hits it. I use a few swirls of it on the apples of my cheeks to give my fair skin a bit of life and colour without looking like a clown!

Clinique Gentle Light Powder in Glow*

 If I fancy a more subtle cheek colour I will use this glowing powder. I have a sample size from a sample kit given to me by my mum.It gives my pale skin a slightly golden glow and I use this in place of a bronzer during the winter (because I'm sadly that pale) and during the summer I use it as an overall boost for my still rather pasty skin! It has sadly been discontinued, however.

GOSH Kohl/Eyeliner in White

 I use white eyeliner nearly every day to brighten my eye area. I will apply a little to my waterline and inner corner and smudge a little onto my brow bone to define these areas. I will usually use a fluffy blending eyeshadow brush to make the eyeliner a little more subtle. This eyeliner is soft, highly pigmented and is affordable to boot!

Rimmel London Exaggerate Eye Liner in 100% Black

 If I feel like liquid liner I always reach for this particular one. I like its thin felt tip type applicator and strong pigmentation - perfect for me as I'm usually terrible at liquid liner!

Superdrug Eyelash Curler

This is Superdrug's own brand eyelash curler. It's cheap, comes with two refill pads and does the job with no fuss. Sorted.

Maybelline The Colossal Volum' Express Waterproof Mascara

 My all-time favourite mascara. Applies easily, doesn't move or smudge and isn't overly clumpy or 'wet' to boot. I've yet to find a mascara that is as good as this one for the price. I've been using this range of mascaras for two years now and I think they will be in my makeup bag for a while yet!

Lip Gloss from a Boots Giftset

This lip gloss unfortunately doesn't come with a name or brand, sorry! I'll keep this brief, I promise! This gloss is moisturising, totally non-sticky and well pigmented with a rich corally pink. Yes, I'm a little obsessed with pinky corals at the minute.

Vaseline Lip Therapy Rosy Lips tin
(Swatches: Vaseline = Left, Boots Gloss = Right)

 Everyone's heard of Vaseline's little tins of lip therapy. They work to form a protective barrier over the lips to keep the moisture in and this tin is also well pigmented with a rosy pink tone. I find this quite nourishing on my lips, unlike the traditional Vaseline tins. I've also had this for ages, and it just seems to keep going! Great value for money from these little tins.

So, this is my everyday makeup routine for days where I'm just going into town, going to school or just not doing anything overly exciting. Comment below if you'd be interested in seeing my makeup brush collection!