Hello guys...
Recently we are having some very hot weather within the UK which results in me becoming a lot more lazier when it comes to doing my hair and makeup within the summer. I have a go-to-look that I do when I can't be bothered with a heavy coverage or can't be bother to stand and do my makeup.
The first thing that I do is clean my face to get rid of any makeup that I might've missed the day before. I use Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water, the bottle that I currently have is only a travel size bottle so I've gone through it quite fast. Using cotton pads, I apply the cleansing water to my face and let it dry in. This really makes you feel refreshed.
The foundation that I go to during the summer is the 24 hours matte infallible by L'oreal. This foundation is extremely matte and I wouldn't recommend it if you have very dry skin or else it will show through the foundation. I find the coverage to be quite good on this foundation too making it perfect for a summers day.
I then like to apply concealer under my eyes and onto any spots that I have that may be still visible after applying the foundation. I live by the collection lasting perfection concealer (I've had it a while), you could use this to highlight or concealer. This is in the shade "fair".
Throughout the day, I don't like to over do the contouring or the bronzer so I use Hoola bronzer by Benefit. This is definitely my go-to product when I'm getting ready, no matter what look I'm
going for. Depending on how much product you apply to the brush, depends on the coverage you will receive from the product. I find that this product adds a lovely shade to your face without making you look too brown.
The Naked Flushed pallette comes with a bronzer, highlight and blush. Once again with this product I find that the amount of product you want on your face, depends on how much product you put on the brush. Throughout the day, I like to use a small amount of highlight and blush to add a bit of colour to my face. The pigment for the highlight is very good.
Everyone has their own products that they enjoy using on their eyebrows and certain mascara that they like to use. The product that I use on my eyebrows is the Urban Decay brow kit. With this kit you get two small brushes and tweezers.
For my eyes, I usually just go to my naked 2 pallette, I don't like to use a lot of eyeshadow during the day because if I'm not doing anything, I don't want to waste the makeup I have. I tend to go for a very simple eye look.
Finally, with the day's being so long and hot, I use setting spray and de-stick. I have very oily skin so I find that no matter how matte my foundation is, it will probably become shiny at some point in the day.
Using these sprays allows me to go out and not worry about my makeup wearing off or my T-Zone becoming oily and shiny throughout the day. (The bottles aren't in the best condition, sorry). A lot of people may think that sprays like this make you get spots, but I haven't found that, the only way you'll get spots is if you don't take your makeup off properly.
My hair is naturally quite curly and I find it a lot easier to leave it natural rather than straighten it, even if I did straighten it, it becomes curly throughout the day anyway. So I like to use a sea salt spray. By simply spraying it onto the ends of my hair and scrunching it into my hand, my hair is set for the day. Not only does it create curly waves, but it smells nice too.
All of these products are what I like to use when I'm in a rush to go out or if I'm just sitting in the garden in the sun. It creates a simple look without the feeling of having too much makeup on.
What are your go-to Summer essentials?
Ciao for now...
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