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My makeup bag essentials: My go-to products for quick touch ups
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items This is my perfect selection of makeup products that I take wherever I go and make me look good on a daily basis. As a stylish and ambitious woman on the go, I like simple and effective makeup products that work, and if you want that, then this list ...
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Makeup essentials for the face
Hands and nails
Skincare for the face
Fragrance
Makeup essentials for the face
Selected makeup products for a flawless face.
Mac's Satin Lipstick is my go-to day-to-day lip product with a satin-smooth finish. I use the shade Rebel, which is a deep berry purple hue for a bold look.
MAC Sleek Satin Lipstick
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To boost my eyelashes and give them a boost, I use the NARS Climax Mascara, which gives my lashes extra definition.
NARS Climax Mascara
I don't do much to my brows, but I like to tint and shape them using Glossier's Boy Brow.
Glossier Boy Brow
Give your eye bold definition with this drugstore eyeliner.
Collection Fast Stroke Eyeliner
I like to give my lips a smooth shine with this cool lip gloss. Use it on its own, or as a glossy finish with your favourite lip products.
Glossier Lip Gloss
For a smooth satin burgundy lip, I opt for this thin lip product, which is perfect for the autumn/winter season. I use the shade Stylos.
MUA Satin Sheen Lipstick
This is a simple volume-boosting mascara that enhances your lashes and keeps them looking pretty.
MUA Volume Mascara
I love a bold matte lip — it's part of my signature look. However, from time to time, I opt for a sheer matte lipstick, and Generation G is the one. My favourite shade is Jam, which is a sheer berry shade.
Glossier Generation G
To enhance my lips, I like to apply a lip liner before apply lipstick. I like using this easy, twist-out soft glossy lip liner with a satin glow, which glides effortlessly over my lips in one application. I use the plum purple shade Nightmoth with th...
MAC Lip Glazer Glossy Liner
I like to enhance my lashes without using fake lashes, and this mascara effectively recreates that look.
Rimmel London Scandaleyes Mascara
I use the NYX Professional Makeup Buttermelt Blush, which is super-pigmented and smoothly glides across my cheeks and side profiles when applied. I use the shade Butta Than Before, a deep pink hue.
Butta Than Before Buttermelt Pressed Powder Blush - NYX Professional ...
I use the Revolution Jelly Blush Stick Lip and Cheek Stain in the shade Cherry Red, a deep red and purple tint that gives my cheeks and side profiles a sheer burst of colour.
Revolution Jelly Blush Stick Lip and Cheek Stain
I like a mascara that is simple, yet effective. The Lash Slick mascara by Glossier lengthens and lifts my lashes, making them look good.
Lash Slick — Glossier
Throughout the day, I spritz the Superdrug Vitamin C Facial Mist to revive, refresh and hydrate my complexion on the go. It's a small step that makes a big difference, especially on long days.
Superdrug Vitamin C Facial Spritz 100ml
Hands and nails
Products for giving my hands and nails some much-needed TLC.
When I'm about to head out the door but need to quickly paint my nails, I use the Kiko Milano Fast Dry Nail Lacquer for instant results and pretty nails on fleek.
Kiko Milano Smart Nail Lacquer
For a compact moisturising hand cream with a rose scent, try this luxury product.
L'Occitane Rose Hand Cream (Travel Size)
For dry hands in the winter, this shea body butter keeps the skin moisturised.
The Body Shop Shea Hand Balm
If I need to quickly paint and dry my nails, I use the Rimmel Nail Polish 60 Second Super Shine in the shade Ethereal, which is a pearly pink shade.
Rimmel Nail Polish 60 Second Super Shine Ethereal
Skincare for the face
Essential products for a hydrated and glowing complexion.
I've been using this SPF for years, and I absolutely love it because it's lightweight mousse that easily melts into the skin and makes your complexion shine without looking greasy or oily. Best of all, it's suitable for all skin tones.
Evy Technology Daily UV Face Mousse SPF30
The perfect sunscreen for when you're on the go or travelling. Suitable for all skin tones.
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics 50ml
To blend and absorb my favourite tinted moisturiser, I use a Beauty Bkender. Also, a beauty blender is great for dabbing away excess oil.
Beautyblender® Iconic Makeup Sponges
Fragrance
A floral, luxurious and refreshing scent that evokes feelings of bliss, power and elegance.
Hands down, this is my favourite affordable luxury rose-scented perfume ever! It's the best, so give it a try. I like to take the smaller size with me on the go and on my travels.
Zara Rose Gourmand Eau Du Parfum
I like an intense fruity fragrance that make me feel good and makes people go “wow!” This scent does just that.
Marks & Spencer Red Berries & Rose Eau de Toilette
This amazing Eau de Toilette fragrance has crisp apple and beautiful jasmine notes. Apparently, it's a brilliant dupe for Chanel Chance Eau Tendre and Jo Malone English Pear and Freesia!
ZARA APPLEJUICE EAU DE TOILETTE