What's In My Holiday Makeup Bag?

    Those of you who follow me on Twitter will know that I'm going on holiday to Fuerteventura on this upcoming Wednesday for a week and during that time I will have less posts up because I will be seizing this holiday for a proper hibernation mode, due to stress from college and a few more personal things that have happened over the past month. So leading up to the holiday I thought I'd do this little post as some people said they'd like to see it, so here we go. Some of these products you will of seen before so please bare that in mind, enjoy!

    To start off I thought I'd show you my makeup bag, now this is my everyday makeup bag as I don't own a million different bags I just stick with one till it's horrible and falling apart. I've been using this for roughly 2/3 years now and I believe it was from Tesco's own range, but I'm not completely sure as it was given to me off my nan because she wasn't using it. It fits a decent amount of makeup in and its a great length for my brushes. 

    Yes, you caught me out. These makeup wipes will not actually be inside my makeup bag because they're rather large but I will be taking these as part of my makeup routine in the mornings and at night. I don't really have a set routine as it is, but I will be wearing minimal makeup in the day and maybe some more at the night time but these will do the job of removing my makeup. They also smell really nice because of the cucumber essence and aren't overly greasy on the skin.

    I'm a huge fan of revlon products, their lipsticks are great and so are their nail polishes, so I knew straight away which lip products I would be taking and its the Just Bitten Kissable balm stains. With the hot, humid weather I don't fancy wearing a solid lipstick that have a matte finish (as all my lipsticks do) so these are the great alternative. They're easy to apply and are rather glossy on the lips, allowing you to add more for a heavier look or just something to make your lips stand out. 

    I'm a little umming and arring about taking the Elemis mattifying moisturiser, as I've recently been developing dry skin patches over my forehead and on my nose. However my sun cream lotion has built in moisture so I think the combination of both may work a treat. The Jergens body moisturiser however is a god sent, I have super dry skin on my legs and as it's designed for extra dry skin this will prevent any additional damage to my skin while I'm on holiday, plus it smells really lovely!  

    As always, I'll be taking my trusty stippling brush by Real Techniques and as it's all over the bloggingsphere I won't bother to talk about it, all you need to know is its brilliant! My choice of foundation will be this sample of Calvin Kleins 'soft beige' mattifying foundation that I've had since Christmas. The shade is slightly darker than my natural skin so I'm hoping after a few days of intense tanning that I'll be able to get my use out of it.

    Now the only thing I've slipped up on, up to my holiday is purchasing a waterproof mascara  I know silly me. I don't horde mascaras so this my Benefit one is the last resort (unless I buy one at the airport?). This mascara at first was outstanding , but over the few months of using it I've found it's not lifted my lashes like it used to, so maybe it's on it's way to the bin.

    There isn't much I can say about this pallet as I don't normally wear eyeshadow, but I've had this for quite a few years now and it's done the trick rather well. I use the two middle shades to do a kinda smokey eye, as I'm too scared to try a full on dramatic look. The eye shadow brush is from a brand I can't remember but it came in a box set off a family member for my birthday.

    Last product I'm taking is my natural collection blush, which I finally repurchased after practically scraping the barrel for a little bit of blush. It is in shade 'pink cloud' and to me is the perfect shade for blusher. I'm rather generous with my blusher application so it leave a nice pink enhancement to my overall makeup look.

Daily Makeup Routine | Product Reviews

    Here's a quick overview of the products I use on a daily basis, I hope this can give you an insight to how products perfume and their qualities. If you have any queries please leave them in the comments section below and I'll be sure to reply with a helpful comment. Enjoy! 

£29.50

£29.50

    I've mentioned this foundation on numerous occasions to many other people asking for recommendations, as this is my holy grail product! Using this product for roughly four months now, I can't talk any higher  about it. As this foundation is higher end, I was cautious to get the correct shade and make sure I was investing my money into something useful. The lady at the concession stand was very lovely, giving me a colour test with three different shades. I was also tested with both 'sheer glow' and 'sheer matte' as I was unsure on what balance my skin was during the purchase. 

    I would definitely advise any newbies to Nars or any other higher end brand, to get a colour test and try a variation of foundations you may be interested in. I was always cautious of feeling like I was wasting the shop assistants time, but honestly that's their job. You get the correct product and they sell something, so everybody wins. I wish I remembered the lady's name, as she told me she used to run a blog herself when she was a teenage, so that would've been interesting to check out.  

£11.99

£11.99

    Some of you who have used 'Nars' foundation in the past, will know they actually recommend to use your fingers to apply the foundation. As the mixture is quite thick but not heavy on your skin, the heat from your fingertips helps to work that into your skin. However, the idea of applying something that will be on my skin for most of the day with my fingers is not appealing. Now obviously if you was to use that method, it's advised to wash your hands prior to wash away the grease / dirt. Yet being a little bit of a germs freak, I'd feel I'm massaging some disgusting germ into my skin.

    That's why I purchased a 'Real techniques' stippling brush. Throughout my history of applying foundations I've always used brushes, as I personally find it a quicker and easier process. 'Real techniques' are known for their outstanding quality in brushes and I stand by the hype! Costing slightly more than most stippling brushes, they're worth the extra few pounds out of your purse. I'm looking into purchasing their concealer brush along with my first proper concealer, which will be a new experience for myself. 

£7.99

£7.99

    The third item is something I also speak fondly about and it's the new formula for 'Max Factor 2000 Calorie' mascara. Prior to this mascara I used '17 Peep Show' for a couple of months but this has beaten it. The mascara thickens and lengthens your eyelashes to a length that accentuates your natural length, without looking too fake.  I feel that, due to my lashes being a reasonable length already this boosts the overall look. 

    Different to many mascara wands, 2000 calorie uses soft but firm bristles that aren't plastic to allow the mascara to attach itself easily to your lashes. I hardly ever notice clumping on the wand ever since I bought it. The thickness of this wand fits the length of your lashes perfectly, resulting in less effort / movement needed to reach all your lashes. 

€17.50

€17.50

    The final product for my everyday look (as I've lost my peach melba blush) is this khol pencil I purchased back in Easter during a trip to Venice. Before this item, I never used higher end eyeliners as I thought they were a waste of money. I would settle with Superdrugs own value brand for around £5, treating myself to this eyeliner I will never look back. Dior is a commonly used brand in my household, as my mother and nan have a soft spot for their lip glosses. The application is extremely soft on your skin, giving you a consistent thick line. The formula to this, is very rich for an eyeliner giving the consumer the best experience. If applied above your lash line, there is no smudging leaving residue near your eyebrows. 

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    I hope these product reviews have helped others who are curious around daily makeup routines. As you can tell from the products, I'm not extravagant with my makeup as I put more attention into my hair and outfits. If you've tried any of these products please comment down below your opinions!  

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