Lets take a closer more in depth look into why these bad boys are firmly in my routine when I want a quick 'wake me up' morning look.
Just a little PSA these aren't quite the fresh out the PR box shots that you get on a lot of other blog posts, simply for the reason that these products ARE actually used almost everyday. They have all been tried and tested for a while so are well loved (aka a lil grubby) and aren't by any means brand new, which in a way lets you guys know when I say what I like about these products you know I mean it.
My everyday make up needs to do two things for it to be in my routine:
1. Been fairly quick and easy to apply (no time to be faffin')
2. Keep me looking fresh from the majority of the day
If this is also what you look for in everyday routine then take a look these products.
The corrector I use is the Bobbi Brown Creamy Corrector in Light to Medium Peach. It's thick, and it's creamy, which does mean that if you have oilier skin I would set it down but for me I have a normal to dry underage area so it actually protect my skin from any drying full coverage concealers I want on top. An added bonus also being that the thickness of this product means you only need a tiny bit, I've had this little pot for ages and it will last me for quite awhile it's the perfect colour fo cancelling out dark purplish tones (which I do indeed have forever and always) so banishing them makes a huge difference.
The two concealers I use are both from Urban Decay. I am very firmly sitting pretty (metaphorically) in my Urban Decay boat loving life. What makes Urban Decay concealers my favourite you ask, well I love the formulas and the lasting power, as well as the marketing of the product. I feel like Urban Decay is really one of those brands that does what it says in the tin, for example the first I go in with is the Naked Skin Concealer in Medium Neutral. It is described as weightless and light diffusing which I definitely agree with. Not only is it light under the eyes but also adds a lot of light to the under eye area. Now comparing it to the All Nighter Concealer in Medium Light Warm which is aptly described as a full coverage concealer and you can defiantly see a difference in the coverage. Both last me all day with minimal creasing and on my skin, thats a massive achievement.
I will then finish off with the Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara in Very Black. I'm not too fussy when it comes to mascara. I don't find a huge difference between drugstore and high end mascaras so a mascara like this does me just fine. I do enjoy the shape of the brush as it is slightly curved which allows me to really get close to my lash roots, as well as the bristles being longer towards the outer edges allowing me to have more fanned out outer lashes giving a slight angled cat eye effect. I think definitely my favourite thing about this mascara is that it has really short bristles on the underside, which means that you can coat your bottom lashes without getting any product underneath onto your skin therefore saving you a heck load of time trying to wipe any mistakes away.
Finally, if I really feel like pushing the boat out I will use something on my lips like the Dior Lip Glow in 001, this product has to be my most repurchased high end product simply because it is so perfect for everyday use. It's designed to match the pH of your lips so the colour comes out slightly different on everybody, but there is a lovely universal gloss or 'glow' that it gives to your lips which is not to much but still noticeable. When I rave about this product to other people I like to describe this product as 'perfecting' simply because I feel it perfects the look of your lips making them look even more healthy and full.
If you fancy checking out how I like to apply these products and what they do to ma face, check this out:
I do just want to note that for an everyday makeup routine there may be different things and products that you would use to enhance you features, so if unlike me you're blessed with non death looking under eye areas then a corrector and two consumers might be a bit much for you. If you just find a few things that you want to do to your face and concentrate on them it can make your whole routine more streamlined. That may be a foundation to even out skin tone or you like to enhance your eyes a bit more, on a whole it's individual for everybody.
Treat yourself,
Lyl Mandy
