Makeup Review

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-on Eye Pencil

So, I don't really have a reason for buying this eyeliner, I was just drawn to them because of the huge variety of colours, some that I had never seen in an eyeliner. I bought mine in the colour 'Junkie' which is a blue/green colour with quite large green and gold glitters through it.

First of all, this is the creamiest eyeliner I think I have ever used! It glides on so easily, yet it lasts all day! Once you have applied it, it's really easy to blend, however once it's set, it won't budge. It's also waterproof which I have found really useful during the summer as my eyelids get really oily and I have been in and out the water. I like to wear this with both a neutral eye or with a more vibrant eye look as it goes with quite a lot.

I will definitely be investing in another one of these Urban Decay eye pencils as they are literally the best eyeliners I have ever used. They do retail for £14 which is quite pricey for an eyeliner but I have already got my use out of it in just over a month of owning it. I love it! 

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Updated Makeup Routine

Summer Makeup Routine

So as it's the summer, I've been wearing much lighter makeup recently so my skin isn't weighed down with lots of product. I've not updated my makeup routine on this for you in ages so here it is, my summer makeup routine AND a quick summer outfit idea.

So I like to start out my routine with this daily moisturiser from soap and glory which is great because it is oil-free and I find it really mattifies and controls the oil on my face.

Next I move on to BB Cream which is great for summer as it is a lot lighter than foundation and also has an SPF of 15. This is my favourite one from Sleek and I wear it in the lightest shade. I like to put a bit on the back of my hand and buff it into my face using the Real Techniques Buffing Brush.


I then like to take my Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in the colour Light 2 over any blemishes and dark under-eye circles, buffing it in with my Real Tecniques Deluxe Crease Brush. This concealer is really full coverage and so cheap which is why it's my favourite.


I then like to set everything with my Rimmel Stay Matte powder in the shade Peach Glow. I'm in love with this powder because it literally keeps your makeup on all day and completely mattifies your skin. I like to apply mine with a fluffy blush brush from Bobbypin.


Next onto eyes. After applying my Benefit Stay Don't Stray eye primer, I like to work Venus eyeshadow from the Naked Basics palette over my eyelid and inner corner to brighten up the whole area with the shimmery shadow. I like to use the Real Tecniques Base Shadow Brush to do so.



I next like to take my Urban Decay 24/2 Glide-on eyeliner in Junkie along my upper lash line. Junkie is a blue/green colour with glitters in it which is soft, blendable and waterproof which literally won't budge after it's set. I then like to apply a couple of coats of the No.7 Exisite Curl mascara onto my top and bottom lashes.

Using the Real Tecniques Contour Brush, I like to sweep some Coralista blush over the apples of my cheeks and some Girl Meets Pearl (both products from Benefit) over the tops of my cheekbones and under my browbone.

 To finish, I take my favourite Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in the colour Honey which is a natural pink shade and apply this to my lips. I love this in the summer as it lasts for hours, is pretty waterproof and really moisturising.

And that's the makeup done! I love this look as it is really quick and simple. I can usually complete my makeup in under 10 minutes which is always handy! Here is my 'Typical Summer Outfit' to give you an idea on what I wear during the warmer months.

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Makeup Review

Benefit Primping with the Stars

From my besto Mhairi, I got the Primping with the Stars, Benefit box set for my birthday. This set includes 6 of their greatest 'fake its' products to 'primp yourself to star worthy status!'.
In the box, there are 6 minis of Stay Don't Stray concealing eye primer, the POREfessional face primer, Some Kind-a-Gorgeous foundation in medium, Benetint cheek and lip stain, Girl Meets Pearl liquid highlight and the best selling They're Real! mascara.

Stay Don't Stray

I like to use this concealing eye primer just as a primer, taking it across and under my lids. It has a really smooth and soft consistency and is really quick and easy to blend in. I find it holds the eyeshadows in place really nicely, however, when I use it - with my Naked Basics palette that is - I find they begin to crease after about 6-8 hours and start to fade slightly but it's a pretty good primer.

  

The POREfessional

I love this primer! It's meant to minimise the appearance of pores, which I don't really notice because my pores aren't too huge, but I find that it really mattifies my skin and holds my makeup in place a little longer than usual. I like to apply this around my nose area and blend it outwards.

Some Kind-a-Gorgeous 

This is a sort of translucent cream foundation but it's really cool because when you apply it, it sort of turns into a powder! That sounds really stupid but it does, like as you blend it out it just turns powdery which is really good for if you have oily skin as it completely mattifies your face and I find I don't even have to set it with a powder. I really like to put this onto my face with my fingers and then buff it in using the Real Techniques Buffing Brush.

Benetint

This is a liquid tint for cheeks and lips in a rosy-pink colour which is really pretty and has a slight rose scent. I love to use this on both my cheeks or lips, applying straight into my lips, using around 2 coats, or dotting onto my cheeks and using the Real Tecniques Contour Brush to blend it in.

Girl Meets Pearl

I think this is my favourite product from the whole collection! It is a goldy, pearly liquid highlight which I use every day on the tops of my cheekbones. It gives a really pretty, shimmery finish and is very blendable and soft. I put a little dollop on the back of my hand and use my Real Tecniques Contour Brush again to work it over my cheekbones.

They're Real!

I'm assuming that you have probably heard or have used this mascara as I believe it is the UK's no.1 best selling mascara, which I think is fair enough, considering it is very very good. It has a plastic wand and is a pretty liquidy mascara which I quite like, however I found it quite tricky to apply the first couple of times. I really like the result it gives and I find it gives me more length than volume but still, a bit of both.



I really like this little gift set and it has everything you really need to create a basic makeup look. I believe it costs around £29.95, however I could be very wrong. It is definitely worth it though because I love all the products in the box!

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