Wednesday 26 March 2014

Favourite Base Products




Over the past few years I have swapped and switched the base products I use day to day. After a lot of searching, I have finally found a routine I am content with. I don't feel like I have to wear foundation every day, but when I do, I .like a medium coverage. I have a lot of red blemishes which I like to cover, but I also have freckles on my cheeks; they particularly like to show up in the warmer Months, which I don't mind showing off. I find Mac's Mineralize Foundation a perfect coverage for Summer, as it covers and evens out my complexion without looking too cake-y. For the rest of the year I opt for Rimmel's Match Perfection Foundation, which is a medium coverage liquid foundation that is a perfect colour match for my very pale skin. It blends really well, doesn't wear off quickly, and gives my face that healthy glow. The main brush I use to apply both of these foundations to the skin is the Real Techniques Buffing Brush. I like it how applies both cream and liquid foundation so evenly and gives a flawless finish.
I usually apply concealer both before and after applying foundation, and the two I reach for most are Maybelline's Fit Me Concealer and Mac's Mineralize Concealer. They both work well at covering red blemishes and indents to the skin. I have used both in attempt to hide my dark circles and they do an adequate job. I tend to apply these concealers straight from the wand, and blending into the skin lightly using my fingers. I can't quite pull off a dewy finish, so tend to pop on a little pressed powder, like this Collection Pressed Powder on top of my base to help it hold and give a more matte finish, using the Real Techniques Powder Brush. The brush is thick and large, making it easy to quickly press powder onto the foundation. The powder is very affordable and lasts a good few hours.

What products do you reach for most for a flawless base?

6 comments:

  1. I agree with you when it comes to Rimmel's Match Perfection foundation and using the Real Techniques Buffing Brush to work it into the skin! I always use Rimmel's Stay Matte powder but mine smashed the other day, heartbreaking stuff.

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    1. Aww no!! I hate it when that happens, I always seem to do it with EVERY powder I buy so I just buy the cheapest now as they all do the same job for me :) xx

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  2. I've never got along with liquid foundation, it tends to clogg up my pores. I'm starting to love mineral makeup started on bare minerals but have some samples from Lily Lolo which are even nicer AND cheaper! I'm still trying to find something that will cover my dark circles maybelline eraser concealer is quite good but nothing has ever made them vanish :(

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    1. Ohh that sounds really good, I really want to start venturing into more mineral make up. Aww, have you tried a serum in your skin care routine? I use a Soap and Glory one which really helps x

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  3. Ooo that Mac powder looks great, I am yet to try it! Would you like to follow each other, I need to make some blogger friends! hehe, if you decide to, please follow my blog and leave a comment so I can follow your blog too :) Eleanor x http://dreamlovelivefashion.blogspot.co.uk//

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    1. Its really good I really like it :) yeah sure hun xx

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