Shopping My Stash / #2

For the past hot hot days, I've been using Clinique City Block Sheer Spf25 as a primer/spf protector. I think this may be discontinued which is a shame because it's not greasy and slightly tinted so great to use on its own too.

Then, I chose Nars Sheer Glow Foundation in Santa Fe which is my favourite foundation of all time and never disappoint. I set it with a light veil of Bobbi Brown Brightening Finishing Powder in Brightening Nudes. I love the brightening effect and it never looks cakey.

On the cheeks, I used Ruby & Millie Face Gloss in ; this product is kinda of prehistorical! I have had it for ages and as you can see used it and abused it. I literally slap it on and doesn't even need blending - beautiful beautiful natural glow. I also added some extra glowiness with Benefit Sun Beam, on the cheekbone.

Kept the eyes minimal: I applied a quick wash of Neal's Yard Remedies Mineral Pressed Eyeshadow in 76 Oats to the eyelid which is the perfect neutral colour and rimmed my eyes with Max Factor Liquid Effect Pencil in Black Fire.

Finally, I chose Lancome L'Absolu Nu in Rouge Nu for the lips! I kinda have re-discovered this lipstick recently - it's the perfect red lipstick for every day and I wore it to the office all week. It's very moisturizing and takes seconds to apply in the morning.

FOTD & OOTD - BBQ

Face: Clarins Beauty Flash Balm, Nars Sheer Glow foundation in Deauville, Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in Opal, Giorgio Armani Master Corrector in 01 pink, Estee Lauder Double Wear concealer in 07 Warm Light, Ruby & Millie Face Gloss in 50 Wine, Givenchy Prisme Again Blush in Red Passion, Guerlain Meteorites in 01 Teint Rose;

Eyes: Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion, Neal's Yard Remedies Eyeshadow in 76 Oat, Ysl Eyeliner Effet Faux Cils in 4 Sea Black, Benefit Bad Gal mascara in blue, L'Oreal Volume Million Lashes mascara in extra-black;

Lips: Lancome L'Absolu Nu Lipstick in 102 Rouge Nu.

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Dress from yesterday's Asos Haul

matchy nails with the dress: Rimmel Peppermint & Maybelline MNY 665

FOTN

Apologies for the quality of these pictures but It gets dark so early now that It's impossible to take a decent photo; artificial light is not the best to show make up... but here you go anyway.

FACE:

Dr Brandt Pores no more primer

Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Gel Foundation in 52

Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Concealer in SC-3

YSL Touche Eclat in 1

Ruby & Millie Face Gloss in 50 Wine

Becca Fine Pressed Powder in Sesame

EYES:

Mac Paint Pot in Rubenesque

YSL Eyeliner Effet Faux Cils

Max Factor Liquid Effect Pencil in Black Fire

L'Oreal Volume Million Lashes mascara in Extra-Black

LIPS:

Topshop Lipstick in Hazard

Skirt: Topshop

Jumper: ASOS - I love the vintagy feel of this knit!

Tights: ASOS - they got snowflakes on it. :)

FOTD using Paul & Joe MakeUp

full review of the collection tomorrow!!

FACE:

Lancome Teint Miracle in #3 and #10 mixed together

YSL Touche Eclat in 01

Becca Fine Pressed Powder in Sesame

Ruby & Millie Face Gloss in Wine 50

EYES:

Mac Paint Pot in Painterly

Paul & Joe Face and Color in #075

L'Oreal Volume Million Lashes in Extra-Black

Jane Iredale PureLash Extender & Conditioner

YSL Eyeliner Effet Faux Cils

Collection 2000 Idol'Eyes in Bling

LIPS:

Paul & Joe Face and Color in #074

YSL Lip Twins #8 (only orange gloss)