My Current Spring-Summer Makeup Favourites
September 25, 2017
Me sharing
about makeup is a definite rarity on this blog. Well, reason being I think that
applying makeup is a form of art or talent. Some people do it so well that it
almost comes naturally to them whilst some of us struggle. It still fascinates
me how a little eyeshadow and foundation can make one’s day that extra
special. It is said that when you look good you feel good. There is no truth
other than that.
I must say
though that I am so grateful for the power of the internet. Since I came to a
decision that I would like to apply makeup and do it well, I vowed to do my
research and learn the basics from some of the best out there. Watching some of
the best internet sensations like Dimmah Umeh, Jennie Jenkins, Mihlali, Alyssa
Ashley, Jaclyn Hill and Jackie Aina; I can never go wrong. Lately I have been dabbling a little bit more into
my mini makeup stash trying to amplify my game. There is nothing more
satisfying like when you finally feel like you can make yourself look decent.
Even though
I have been playing with makeup lately, I still prefer to look as natural as I
can possibly be, i.e. with less products off-course. I am still to use a
concealer, contour, highlight etc because I like to do my makeup in 5 minutes
and be done. So doing those extra steps is a chore and I feel it is for those
that are not always rushing or running out of the house every morning J like me. Now time management is
another topic I will have to touch another time.
Herewith is my top Spring-Summer makeup favourites
Foundation: I have been a L’oreal foundations
fan for at least 3 years now. From their Infallible range to the True Match which I am featuring today.
I love that this foundation does indeed blend in with the skin and gives a
natural and skin-like finish but with that subtle glow we all need. The second is a powder I use to set my
foundation or even use on its own on some lazy days from L.A Girl, and it is the PRO.face HD. High definition pressed powder
in GPP614 chestnut.
Eyebrow: I have been using the Benefit
cosmetics Ka-Brow! gel ever since I
bought it at the Edcon International brands Spring-Summer event in 2016. It
makes my brows look so natural and full. I have always had a few strands of
hair on my brows but this ka-brow in 05 is the perfect shade to fill in my none existent eyebrows and
I love it. I try to make sure that my brows are done at least 300 days in a year lol.
Lipsticks: One thing I tend to wear - a lot apart from fixing my eyebrows is lipstick. I have so many
favourites but they are in the same family when it comes to shade and or
finish. I love a matte or crème finish. So MAC’s Ruby Woo will always be my all-time favourite lipstick followed by
LA Girl’s Snuggle and Va-Voom; then Wet and Wild’s Cherry Picking.
Blush: When MAC first hit our shores a
couple of years ago, I bought my first 2 blushes which are both still my
favourite. In this post I am mentioning Format
because for some reason I cannot find Fever
as it is probably in the car from the last shoot (basically I do not know
where it is). The second is from Essence and it is the silky touch blush in 40 Natural Beauty which I normally use
as a highlight on top of the MAC blushes as it is a tad too light for me but
I love it nonetheless. It has a buttery texture to it and obviously looks
nice on the skin too.
Eyeshadow: I have two palettes that have been
a favourite of mine especially around this time of the year. The first one is
the Colours limited eyeshadow palette called Namib Sky Matte with all the neutral matte colours we need to
create any look. I got it 2 christmas’ ago and I still love it. The second is
from Sleek and it is the Divine The
Original 594 palette; it is a mineral based eyeshadow palette with all
shimmer colours.
Thanks for stopping by as always. I hope you have enjoyed this post; remember to share with friends and loved ones and share what some of your favourite makeup is in the comment section below. Mwah for now!
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