Hi everyone,
A few months ago I did a Get Ready With Me Post, which I really enjoyed writing. My makeup routine has changed a bit since then, mainly due to the fact that I've started working,so I thought I would just give you an updated version of how I do my makeup on the daily.
*Sidenote* Let's all just agree to ignore how static-y my hair is in the pictures. I'm trying to sort it out (all suggestions are welcome).
I got back into using primer soon after I got my first job in the summer, as a way of trying to make my makeup last a bit better when I didn't have time to touch it up every two hours. And it does the job pretty well. My makeup does still fade/get shiny over time, but it does it more evenly.
Next I apply my foundation with my Real Techniques brush, which I am still convinced is the best thing since sliced bread. Last week I was with a friend at a makeup counter and the woman there told us that when you apply foundation, you should start in the centre of your face (nose and t-zone; apparently the area that needs most coverage) and work out rather than starting with your cheeks or forehead, as I used to. It does actually work and saves a lot of foundation. I've also just started trying to use less foundation in recent months, partially because my skin has improved a bit (though I feel like as soon as I type this I'm going to have a massive breakout) and also because I don't like the idea of masses of makeup on my face for 10 hours a day.
In keeping with this idea, I've also started to wear less concealer. I just put a tiny dab under my eyes and over any spots I might have. I've also switched the order of when I apply my concealer (I used to do it before foundation, now I do it after) because now that I'm not putting as much on it blends in better.
For powder, I'm still using Maybelline the Matte Maker. It just seems to last forever. I bought a new powder months ago because I was sure I'd have run out of it by now, but that isn't the case. As a powder, it's fine. I have never had a drugstore powder than I'm totally happy with, and that properly mattifies my shiny nose, so this is just more of the same really.
Next I apply mu blusher with my Elizabeth Arden powder brush. I've been using the Sleek blush in Flushed, and it's my absolute favourite. It's the perfect Snow White red colour.
Since extolling the virtues of the Soap and Glory Archery pencil in my last Get Ready With Me, I have actually lost it. I have a horrible suspicion it might have accidentally ended up in the bin. Unfortunate;y since discovering that pencil I've developed something of an addiction to filling in my eyebrows. So in the interim I started using an eyeshadow in the Collection Nude Palette (the second last shade on the right). It seems to be a pretty good colour match, and although I still haven't totally perfected filling in my eyebrows, I think they look alright.
For mascara, I'm using the Rimmel Wake Me Up mascara. To be honest, I like the packaging of this mascara, I like the smell (it smells like cucumber) and that's about it. It just doesn't really do anything in terms of length, volume, etc. If you're looking for a very natural mascara it might be the one for you, but otherwise give it a miss. I'm just using it up at this stage.
Wet'n' Wild recently released their complete collection of matte lipsticks in Ireland (you used to only be able to get certain ones) and I'm obsessed with the colour Wine Room, a red/pink/wine hybrid. It's all I've been wearing the last few weeks.
And that's it!