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what's in my makeup bag
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items i am very particular about the products i use and these are some of my favourite products in my makeup bag.
Sections
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primers
base
cheeks
powders
eyes
sprays
primers
Honestly this blurring balm has changed the game for me, my makeup lasts so much longer since incorporating this into my routine.
Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Universal 18g
I use this mostly on my t-zone during extremely hot weather to keep my face from sweating all my makeup off.
DANESSA MYRICKS Yummy Skin Water Powder Serum 30ml
I use this on days where I'm going to an event or it's absolutely boiling. I limit my usage to my nose (it has a sweaty mind of its own) and it always delivers!!
ONESIZE Oil Sucker Extreme Mattifying Alkaline Primer 30ml
This is great for days where I'm attempting a no makeup makeup look, has my base looking like skin!!
DANESSA MYRICKS Yummy Skin Glow Serum
base
i reach for this everyday, it's sheer but has very buildable coverage. the undertones here are fab
Top Rated Pure Radiant Skin Tinted Moisturizer - SPF 30 | NARS
this was one of the first makeup products i bought and i still use it to this day. honestly this lowkey lasts forever and it has such a fab finish.
Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint — 20 | Fenty Beauty
this is fab for when i want a heavier makeup look. the formula is still very breathable and the coverage is amazing.
Teint Idole Ultra Wear Breathable Coverage Foundation - Lancôme
this works perfectly to give my skin a healthy glow while also hiding my blemishes.
Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation - NARS Cosmetics
this is one of my all time favourite skin tints. it's very sheer and leaves my skin looking healthy and moisturised.
Enhancing Skin Tint T15 | Plumped & Refreshed
i use this on my nose and brow bone to give depth to these areas. this is a very creamy product and i love it. it's lasted almost three years now.
Match Stix Contour Skinstick — Amber - Fenty Beauty
this is one of my favourite products ever. this doubles as a contour and bronzer and it gives my skin such a healthy glow. there is a lot of product so i'm convinced it will last a long time.
Cream Bronzer | Charlotte Tilbury
cheeks
this is one of my favourite cream blushes that i've ever tried. it's very sheer but with buildable coverage and i've recently enjoyed applying it over my powders at the end of my routine.
Colour Of Dreams – Pillow Talk Lip & Cheek Glow | Charlotte Tilbury
i'm so obsessed with this blush. i apply it with my fingers and it gives my a very natural look. it also works well with all the other products i use. a little goes a long way!!!
pocket blush - toasted teddy - Rhode Skin
this is a perfect powder blush in my opinion. i will be using this when doing my makeup for big occasions. a little goes a long way and it sets my blush so nicely.
Skin Fetish: Divine Blush - PAT McGRATH LABS
This blush is perfect for when I want a softer look, and it also serves as a highlight helloooo!!! My new favourite drugstore powder blush for sure.
Milani Baked Blush 01 Dolce Pink 3.5g | Make Up
This shade is such a lovely colour all year around, and the application is flawless (I apply it to my palm before applying it on my cheeks for a softer look)
Soft Pinch Liquid Blush | Long-Lasting Dewy & Matte Blushes
powders
this product is perfect for on the go makeup touches, it mattifies everything without ruining makeup that's been on for a while.
Fit Me® Matte + Poreless Powder Foundation - Maybelline
this is perfect for days where i want to powder my face whilst still retaining a dewy base. it's a very breathable powder. mac did it again!!!
Mineralize Skinfinish Natural – Powder - MAC Cosmetics
this is fab for giving my under eyes and nose and airbrushed look. i use this with a powder puff and also a small brush and it gives wonderful results.
Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder: 2 Medium | Charlotte Tilbury
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this is perf for when i want to do a more full glam makeup look. mattifies my makeup without making me look cakey, i lurvvv
EASY BAKE LOOSE POWDER Banana Bread - Huda Beauty
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i use this on the outer parts of my face when doing a full glam look.
Easy Bake and Snatch Pressed Powder | Huda Beauty
this powder actually shows up pink, it’s so fabbb
HUDA BEAUTY Easy Bake Loose Powder Duo
this powder is fantastic at setting my concealers and this doesn’t separate around my creases as much as other powders i’ve tried.
Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder | ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr
eyes
this is perfect for my everyday natural makeup. the wand of this mascara separates my lashes amazingly.
Lash Idôle Lash Lift Mascara - Lifting & Volumizing - Lancôme - Lancome
this is perfect for days where i want my lashes to look longer but not clumpy. i have one in my bag at all times. it’s not flaky at all which is fab.
Lash Idôle Flutter Extension Lengthening Mascara - Lancôme
i can't compliment this mascara enough. it's just so fab and gives my lashes an exaggerated look.
Telescopic Intense Lash Length Original Mascara - L'Oréal Paris
this mascara gives my lashes a butterfly flutter effect which is so lovely.
Exagger-Eyes Volume Mascara - Charlotte Tilbury
this is the perfect beginner eyeliner. i found it so easy to control.
Wonder'Ink Liquid Eyeliner | Rimmel London
this is my new favourite eyeliner, it glides on so smoothly x
Idôle Liner - Ultra-Precise Waterproof Easy Eyeliner - Lancôme - Lancome
i absolutely love the colour purple so it makes sense that i now have a purple eyeshadow palette. this is very pigmented and the colours are gorg.
Hypnôse 5-Color Highly Pigmented Eyeshadow Palette - Lancôme
this is such a fab palette, i use it for neutrals, smokey grunge looks and shimmery eye looks.
Amplified Palette
this is such a fab berry mini palette. i use these shades as a base for my eye looks and also the shimmer shades are so rich.
Pillow Talk Luxury Palette - Eyeshadow - Charlotte Tilbury
this is so nice as a neutrals palette. i adore the browns in this palette, i've almost hit pan!!!
18T Truth Or Bare Artistry Palette
this is perf for a smokey eye look. i also use it as a base for my more neutral eye looks.
Beauty Bay Rich 42 Colour Palette
perf for pink and purple eye looks. i love the glitter and i find that that it spreads very nicely.
By BEAUTY BAY - Berries 16 Colour Palette
this is incredible on my waterline. as someone who cries while laughing, i struggle to find an eyeliner that sticks but this is sorcery
Satin Kajal Liner
sprays
I saw someone using this on youtube and I was intrigued. I use this almost everyday and it just has a way of merging all the different layers of makeup together, fantastic product in my opinion!!
Make It Last Setting Spray Prime + Correct + Set 60ml
when i saw that sir john uses this spray on beyoncé, i knew it had to see me. i use this instead of taking an umbrella with me and my makeup doesn’t moveee
On 'Til Dawn Setting Spray | ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr
this is perf for days where i feel i’ve used too much powder, it melts everything in such a lovely way
ONESIZE Powder Melt Glass Setting Spray 100ml
i’ve got to thank my mummy for introducing me to this product, a real staple in my makeup bag
Fix+ Stay Over Setting Spray
i’ve been using revolution setting sprays since year seven and they’ve never failed me
Revolution Sport Fix Fixing Spray 100ml
lips
i use this to line my cupids bow and corners of my lips. it's quite precise considering the fact it isn't a pencil.
Lip Sculpt 4ml | Lip Liner & Setter for 10 Hours Of Wear | REFY
i'm convinced that this should be a staple in everyone's makeup bag. mac never misses with their products, for me this is fab product.
MAC Lip Pencil | Whirl, Nightmoth, Cork, Chestnut & Spice Lip Liners
these lipliners have such a nice creamy consistency, they're very buildable which is always a bonus.
Pillow Talk Intense – Lip Cheat – Tawny Brown Lip Liner
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this is such a fab cheap lipliner. the shades are giving.
Lip Liner & Lip Pencils | Revolution Beauty
This lip liner is so good, when I apply it and use blush on top, it doesn't move for hours. The colour pay off is fab as well.
LIP SNATCHER Precision Lip Filler Pencil
i love this gloss, it gives my lips the best pouty lips ever.
Gloss Bomb Heat Universal Lip Luminizer + Plumper - Fenty Beauty
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i need to try some new shades of this because i'm obsessed. this is a plumping lip balm/gloss but instead of a warm tingle it feels like a cool breeze on your lips, almost minty in a way.
Phantom Volumizing Glossy Balm - Hourglass Cosmetics
this is the perfect pink gloss. it works so nicely and suits both natural and full glam makeup looks.
Muse (Gloss Embrace Lip Gloss) - Lisa Eldridge