I love playing with makeup daily so I wanted to bring you a series called ‘On my face today’ which brings you some of my favourite looks I create when I do create them.
Just to make sure there is no confusion, I don’t profess to be an expert at makeup but I do love playing with it and I feel good after using it so that’s all that matters really.
So what did I have in my makeup armoury today?
As you can see there is a mix of high end and budget brands. Some you might recognise as cult favourites but some you may not have heard any hype over.
Firstly, I tried for the first time the Illamasqua Skin Base today in the shade 03.
I decided on this shade because it has a yellow tint to it and I am more Neutral Warm then cool so I tend to go for yellow foundations. The shade 02 is lighter and cooler and 3.5 is also cooler so I though this might be ideal for me.
First impressions is good. It feels so lovely on the skin but it’s definitely high coverage which I wouldn’t use every day as my skin has been quite good lately.
I have dry to normal skin but I think this would work for all skin types.
I concealed as normal but added something I don’t ever hear about.
The Makeup Revolution Vivid Blush Lacquer has been my go to all week. This is in the shade Heart and is a lovely peachy neutral tone.
I LOVE a cream or liquid blush for this time of year and the summer. It really does feel like it can help with the dewey effect I love.
I highly recommend these, a little goes a long way and you can alter the intensity by adding more if you like – however, you really don’t need to. I always add a little more as I powder on top so it brings the shade down to a nice neutral tone.
After setting my cream products with powder I then go in with this beauty from I Heart Makeup. The Bronze and Glow palette.
I actually have used this so much I have hit pan on the bronzer.
You can’t tell from the photo but this is a bronzer that is cool toned enough to be used for sculpting. I wish it was bigger than the highlight but never mind.
I also have been using the highlight a lot and used it today.
I can’t deny though that this little palette only really caters for fair to light skin tones – they should seriously consider diversifying this product to bring out more shades for other skin tones because it is amazing. AND it has a slight scent of cocoa to it too.
This look really has focused around warm tones and I can always trust the Anastasia Beverley Hills Modern Renaissance Palette to deliver those.
Every time I use this palette I fall in love a little more.
Every single shadow is just amazing and there is not one I have not used yet.
I added my mascara, which I am currently testing out so don’t want to bring you that review yet (keep an eye on the blog) and added the Kat Von D liquid lipstick in Lolita II as it matches so well with any warm look.
I finished off with my newly repurchased NYX Dewy setting spray.
I am trialling a few at the minute and I keep going back to this one. I love it.
This is the final look:
I love how natural this is but also a little smokey.
Let me know what you have been wearing today on your face or your favourite looks?
You look lovely. I don’t wear make up much but I’m strange because I love looking at it especially the pretty packaging.
You look super lush in those pictures, I’ve heard some amazing things about the Anastasia palette, the pinks are gorgeous in it! 😀
I am home today which means no make up, I only wear make up when going out, I do love the natural and smokey look and you have created my perfect look.
That lip colour is gorgeous and your eyes look amazing! I use the NYX setting spray too, it’s so good for the price of it xx
you have so much amazing makeup, its a great look! I really want to get the modern renaissance palette from ABH
That smokey eye looks amazing and I love how extra your nose highlight. Living for this natural smokey look x
I really like this idea as a type of post, I feel like it could really catch on with lots of bloggers. You look amazing, so natural but polished and put together.
I’ve had a lazy day today, so I haven’t put much make up on. I love updating my make up for the changing seasons though. Beautiful photography by the way! I love the plant!
I need that ABH palette so much I might just have to order it, love the look x
Your eye makeup looks amazing 🙂 I think I’d try the NYX Dewy setting spray
Oooh what a nice selection of products. I really like the look of the vivd product. xx
I love this look on you! That ABH palette is just beautiful! x
ive not tried any of these products but that ABH palette is such a dream! love the look you’ve created
Your make up looks gorgeous! I especially like your eyes. I love make up but always stick to the same kind of look, I really need to spend more time playing around with it and trying new things myself.
I really do love the smokey look you have achieved and think this is such a versatile look going from office to going out thanks for sharing ????
Wow! That makeup looks incredible on you! I need that lip color in my selection asap!
It’s the perfect smoky eye for everyday wear- it’s fun without being too dramatic.
Gorgeous look Leah, I have the MR palette too and love the shades but sometimes struggle to be creative with it. You’ve given me some inspo, thanks! xxx
Love your eyes they are really natural, I don’t wear makeup everyday but when I do I like the natural look best
This is an ace idea! You look beautiful x
I wear the same make up every day. Your post has made me realise I need more variety.
Definitely loving this series and how you have done you makeup, I am not good with makeup and never really use it so hence why these products are all new to me.
You look gorgeous! And absolutely love the anastasia beverly hills modern renaissance palette!