Happy 2016! Whilst I despise New Years Resolutions, my 2016 goal is to be more consistent with Vivid Souls, and whilst I want to promise you 1-2 posts a week, please bear with me as I am undergoing my final year of high school. There is no post better to start off my 2016 posts then an updated everyday makeup routine. Typically, my makeup routine stays pretty much the same for 6-12 months, with the occasional switch up of a foundation or eyeshadow.
BASE: Everybody wants their makeup to be long-lasting, especially the base. Having hydrated and moisturised skin is essential to achieve this, so having a skincare regime that both hydrates and moisturises is the key to success!!! (skincare routine coming very soon!) To ensure my foundation lasts all day and blends smoothly, I use the Kora Organics Day and Night Cream which gives a glow to my skin followed by the Stila One Step Correct Primer, that colour corrects, brightens and adds a healthy glow. As for foundation, I am currently obsessing over the Bourjois 123 Perfect Foundation, simply because it is blends seamlessly and gives a full coverage affect without looking 'caked'. To cover my dark under-eye circles I use the Nars Creamy Concealer in custard and to set in place I use the banana powder in the ABH Contour Kit. For those days when I need a little extra coverage, Nars All-Day Luminous Powder Foundation is my go-to.
CHEEKS: The Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit is a cult favourite, and in my opinion, the most raved about product in 2015. Almost every beauty blogger has this palette, and I knew I had to get my hands on it and see what the fuss was all about. Sure enough, this palette doesn't disappoint, with three highlighting shades and three contouring powders that sculpts and defines your entire face. As usual, I use Nars 'Orgasm' Blush and MAC Soft and Gentle Highlight to add a little something else to the face.
EYEBROWS: If there is one product I need to invest in it is an eyebrow pencil. For the past 3 years I have used a brown Maybelline Eyeshadow and a MAC Eyebrow Brush to fill in my eyebrows. Personally, I am not a fan of drawing on my eyebrows or overdoing it by filling them in, so if you have any suggestions of an eyebrow product that is natural and easy to use, please let me know!
EYES & LIPS: Before I go in with eyeshadow, I always define my crease with the Nars 'Laguna' Bronzer using a Zoeva blending brush. After defining the crease, I then typically do a subtle brown smokey eye using brown/taupe shades from the Chi Chi 'Nudes' Palette. Layering on mascara is also another essential in my makeup routine. For thicker lashes I use the Essence 'I Love Extreme' mascara and to lengthen them Benefit 'They're Real'. As for lips, a pinky-nude colour is what I tend to lean towards. MAC 'Pure Zen' and 'Please Me' are my favourite pinky-nude colours!
BRUSHES: All BASE brushes are from Real Techniques and Eyes/Face products are from Zoeva.
BRUSHES: All BASE brushes are from Real Techniques and Eyes/Face products are from Zoeva.
