Mixing colours

If you don't have the "right" colour you need in your makeup kit don't be afraid to mix colours.. Improvisation is good 😉 I didn't have the red I needed so I mixed Lime crime Suedeberry with Tom Ford Flamingo to get the red I wanted. No filter used on this pic. Foundation is Bobbi Brown  ❤️BB #bobbibrown # limecrime #tomford 

Week 3 Foundation Trial - Chanel

Week 3 foundation trial - Chanel

Results - I tried 3 foundations from Chanel... Vitalumiere, Lift Lumiere and Perfection Lumiere

Vitalumiere- A natural cover and very lightweight foundation with moisturising properties. My skin felt like I wasn't wearing any makeup. Lovely foundation that gives a healthy, dewy, radiant look.  

Perfection Lumiere- I don't usually wear oil free foundations as I find they can leave my skin feeling dehydrated. But I was pleasantly surprised by this one as it didn't feel like other oil free foundations. Very lightweight with a satin smooth finish and long wearing.

Lift Lumiere- although this foundation is a medium coverage I still felt like I wasn't wearing any. I really liked this foundation as it was moisturising and left my skin looking smooth and healthy. ( it also contains anti- ageing properties 😉) I don't usually set my foundations with a powder as I like a dewy look and find foundation is all I need. But, with this one I could choose to use a powder and still get a nice glow. 

All the Chanel foundations I tried are very lightweight and have quite a natural finish. They also have a lovely smell and contain an SPF, I didn't have any trouble matching a colour and would wear these foundations again ❤️BB

Mascara

My latest Mascara obsession ❤️ I usually like the wands on the mascara to be medium to thick as I like volume as well as length. But the wand on this mascara is very thin so I was a bit sceptical with trying it. I'm glad I did ! I get amazing length and I can get every lash without painting my eyes with mascara !   ( I can get very messy with mascara & often need to have cotton tips on hand for the clean up )And for extra volume I just do extra coats..I'm really liking this L'Oreal mascara x

Hair

My newest ❤ .. I like to wear my hair straight ( i have a natural curl )so i usually blow dry my hair and then run straighteners through it. Not only is this damaging but time consuming. Until..., I found this product :) this Kiehl's heat protective and straightening cream is fantastic. It smooths the hair removing any frizz & leaves it looking conditioned, healthy and straight ! Liking this a lot 

Tip- don't use too much. I only use a 5-10 cent piece size ❤ BB

Obsessed with exfoliating !!

I'm a little obsessed with exfoliating at the moment ☺️so I tried this cleansing system from Olay & love it. I have never used a cleansing brush before and wanted to try give it a go. 

Deep cleansing, exfoliating and using a cleansing brush are great ways to remove makeup. Also, if you wear sunblock you can get a build up on the skin which can lead to breakouts and dull looking skin. I found using this brush it really gave me a deep cleanse and left my skin feeling really clean. ( great prep for moisturising ) Ps... I am only using this brush every few days as it isn't good to over exfoliate either.  ❤️BB

Clean your brushes :)

Beauties, a reminder to wash your brushes 😉 brushes can carry bacteria if not cleaned regularly and therefore can cause breakouts or eye irritations. I use Johnson's baby shampoo as it's very gentle but cleans the brushes nicely. 

Ps. If you are sharing your brushes I would recommend using a gentle Antibacterial wash. ❤️BB

Makeup wipes

Hi Beauties, I sometimes like to  use makeup wipes to cleanse my face if I'm feeling a little bit lazy, or after a long day. They are also fantastic to have when travelling, so quick and easy to use.

If you have been following my page you would know that I usually like to use the Napolean makeup wipes as I find them to be gentle and non drying on the skin. 

Although, recently I have been using the kosmea wipes and have found them just as gentle on the skin and just as effective  at a much cheaper price...Under $10   Budget Beauties happy shopping ❤️BB 

Brows

Still can't get those brows quite right ! Here is another easy step by step guide to follow x ❤ BB

Week 2 Foundation trial - Estée Lauder

This weeks foundation trial was with Estée Lauder. I trialled 4 of their foundations and found that they would suit most people.

Results 

Double wear light -

Double wear light is a spin off from the original Double wear but with a lighter coverage. When I tried this foundation I found the coverage was medium, but buildable with a long lasting matte finish. You need to work fairly quickly with this foundation so that you can get a nice even coverage.The colour range is quite large and lots to choose from but you really have to try it on the skin as when you look at it from the bottle, the colours can be a little deceiving as they look a lot darker. I didn't have any trouble matching a colour in this range. The good thing about this foundation is its light reflective unlike the original double wear. The foundation stays put and is non transferable. When I used this foundation I had to really hydrate my skin as it can be a little drying. All in all it's a nice foundation and one that I would wear again on an evening out or when I need a flawless, stay put foundation.

Double Wear -

This foundation has been around for years !! This foundation does not move ! The coverage is full with a matte finish and non transferable. I found it a little harder to colour match with this foundation, with it being a little too light, too dark or too pink based. If you have a dry or mature skin you may not find this to be a foundation for you. When I tried this foundation, like the DWL I had to make sure my skin was well moisturised and I had to work quick to get an even coverage plus I didn't need to powder. Unlike the DWL this foundation is not light reflective and may give you a pale face in photos. For me I found the coverage a little too heavy and drying for everyday wear. A good foundation for a combination, oily or young skin. 

Futurist Foundation -

I found this foundation quite moisturising and left the skin looking dewy. It would be a good everyday foundation as it has a medium coverage. Good for a mature or dry/dehydrated skin. The colour selection is a little limited with not a lot of shades to choose from. Again I found it a little harder to colour match with this foundation. This is a good foundation if you are looking for a dewy complexion.

Re-Nutriv -

This lifting and firming foundation is a great alternative to double wear for the ladies who need coverage in their foundation but also need moisture. A cream foundation with a full coverage and a dewy finish. The colour range is a little small but I did find a colour to match. The price of this foundation is a bit high compared to the rest of the Lauder Foundations, but well worth it. 

The results of these foundations are based on my skin and the requirements I like in a foundation. This is my opinion alone ❤️BB

Best time to moisturise

Beauties, the best time to moisturise your face & body is straight after you shower. This is when your pores are more open and therefore more receptive of the moisture you are putting back into the skin. Very beneficial if you have a dry skin :) ❤️BB