This
months favourites consist of a few new finds but are mostly the result of
trying to get some use out of the products I already have.
My
favourite base duo this month has been Nars
Sheer Glow (standard I know) and my new Flat top Kabuki Brush I got from Bosa Beauty (but I think
it’s a pretty standard kind of foundation brush and any brand would do the
trick). I haven’t always gotten on with Sheer glow, mainly because I felt like
it highlighted the dry patches I didn’t know were there in the first place. But
it is my PERFECT match in colour (Siberia for all the pale faces out there) so
I always come back to it. My revelation this month was using it over the Loreal Lumi Magique Primer,
which solves the problem of cakiness (mostly) and gives an amazing glow to the
skin. Maybe I need to try using a tiny bit of Sheer Glow and endlessly buffing
it in? Let me know if you know and love this foundation how you make it work.
This
month has been one of long essays and late nights and subsequently my under eye
circles have reached new heights (depths?) of darkness. To combat this I
revisited the Australis Camouflage
concealer. Another product that I hated initially it works a treat if
you know what you’re doing! I use it in the darkest points under my eyes after
my normal concealer, with a precision brush ( I use a brush I think is meant
for lips) dot on the tiniest amount of the concealer exactly where you want it,
then using a small domed brush, like the Real Technique Deluxe Crease Brush
tap and blend the product (quickly) into
the skin. The key with this product is moving quickly, it is super tacky and when it sets, it sets! Now I know how to handle this concealer I love it! A tap of
powder over the top and it stays all day.
In
an attempt to embrace Melbourne’s autumnal weather I’ve been cracking out an
old favourite for the cheeks, Rimmel Lasting
Finish Soft Colour Blush in Genuine Plum I love how this blush suits my
fair skin but with a plummy lipstick or gloss it would compliment anyone.
For
lips I’ve been loving Revlon this month, the Colourstay Matte Balm in Standout has become my go to
for a bold lip. It reminds me of a favourite, Macs Russian Red but is so
much easier to apply and has crazy lasting power. I’ve worn this baby to work
and out to dinner and it still looks perfect until the moment I Bioderma it
away. For low-key days I’ve gotten back into my Revlon Lip Butters
particularly the shade Juicy Papaya.
The name is fun, its super pretty and fades evenly, it’s a winner for sure.
Skincare
wise I’ve been trying out lots of new things recently so I think I’ll do a
separate post on the hits and misses.
Has
anyone else found any old favourites this month?
Or
come around to something you thought was a dud?
