Today I uploaded my first tag video. I found this one on YouTube called the New Beauty Guru Tag. I really liked the questions and thought was perfect for me as a newbie YouTuber!! This would help you guys to get to know me a little better and it looked like fun. I apologise that is a bit of a long video but I enjoyed it so I didnt want to edit it too much. If you would like to check it out you can just click on the video below. Enjoy!
I did a little bit of shopping and I thought I
would share with you guys what I picked up!!
Lippie
I picked up 3 more of the Essence long lasting lipsticks €2.89
each .
I love these lipsticks I now have 6 of them & I honestly
don’t think they get enough love on the internet. Their moisturising highly
pigmented and have great shade selection. I highly recommend these lipsticks.
If they are available near you should definitely pick them up.
Cotton buds
Pennys €1 can’t beat it!
Sunkissed self-tanner €3.50
This baby is next on my list to try out for you guys! Great
price so hopefully it will be a good self-tanner to recommend to you!
Let there be lashes €1.50 & €2.00
It’s always good to have extra pairs of lashes around. I
personally think most looks look more polished with a good set of lashes. After all
they do frame the windows to your soul haha! Anyway I have never tried these
before so I will let you know how I get on!!
Aragon Night Repair Oil
I actually picked this up for my mam. I have been using it
for a while now and I really love it. I was telling my mam about it and she was
interested in trying it so when I saw it I had to pick it up. And it was so
cheap!! €1.50!! when I purchased it last
time I think it was 5 or 6 euro. Which still isn’t expensive but €1.50 is a
bargain!!
My senses Body Spray – Love €.99
I was actually looking for a body spray. I tend to go through
perfumes quite quickly when using them on a daily basis so I was recently
thinking about picking up a body for just day to day smelling fresh! So when I
was in Tesco I spotted this one and thought why not. Worth a try and if I ended
up hating it didn’t leave me too much out of pocket.
Tesco Refreshing Toner with cucmber Extract €.99
What drew to this was actually the smell. This might sound
weird but I love the smell of cucumber. I’ve never tried any of the Tesco
skincare range so again I thought why not. Besides you can’t go too wrong with
a toner and again it was cheap so even if I ended up hating it, it’s not like I
spent a fortune on it.
So that’s pretty much it. I also picked up olive oil for
cleaning my brushes. As you can
see I didn’t spend too much money but I did pick up a few items that I cant
wait to try out. As always I will report on how I got on with everything and if
you would like see these products on camera or hear me talk about them then you
can just click on the video below.
Pennys/Primark & Drugatore Haul
Have you tried out any of the Tesco Skincare range?? What
did you think?? Is there a reason their cheap?
Have you tried any of the other products I have mentioned??
How did you get on with them??
I
recorded a video which which is now up on my channel on YouTube. It’s about all my favorite drugstore foundations at the moment but
during filming I realised with the lighting I had I couldn't show swatches so
you guys couldn't accurately see the colours of them. Anyway I decided I would
put up this post so that anyone who watched the video could venture over here
to get a more in-depth review.
Maybelline Super Stay Better Skin Foundation (avg - €14)
This foundation is one I like to use when I’m tanning as it
is much too dark for my natural skin tone. I’m very fair naturally. I have it in the colour nude. I use this when
I’m daily tanning (light natural tan). I would say its medium to full coverage.
I don’t think you would really need concealer with this foundation. It’s very
blendable. Its yellow under toned which I find helps to counteract the bit of redness
I’ve got going on in the cheek area. It
contains SPF 20 but I have yet to notice any white-casting or flashback in
photos. It claims instant even skin tone which I do agree with and better skin
in 3 weeks. Now I can’t say I’ve noticed any significant changes in my skin but
then again I don’t wear this on a daily basis. Please leave a comment below if
you have notice any improvements in your skin since using this foundation. This
foundation has good lasting power and will me all day long without needing any
touch-ups. I have a dry skin type though so I don’t know if it would the same
skin type for the oilier skin type.
This is the foundation I am wearing in the photo & my video
Loreal Paris Infallible 24hr Stay Fresh Foundation (avg -
€15)
This is another foundation I use when I’m daily tanning as
it is slightly too dark for my natural skin tone (most foundations are). I have
this foundation in the colour 120 vanilla. I would put this in the category of
medium coverage foundation. I definitely still need concealer with this
foundation for dark under eye circles and breakouts. This foundation doesn’t
seem to contain SPF so if wearing during the day you may need to apply your SPF
before this foundation. This foundation has good lasting power but it will not
last you as long as the Super Stay.
Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation
This is a foundation I use on a daily basis (as you can
probably tell by how little I have left of it). I find very natural looking. I
do believe the name fits this foundation perfectly as do I do believe it makes
you look more awake and fresh faced!! I personally have had no issues with the
light reflecting pigments in the sunlight (No vampire side effects for me!!
#edwardcullen) but I have heard this has been an issue for some girls. It may
be because we don’t actually get that much sun in Ireland normally. Either way this isn’t something ive had to
deal with or combat. I Would highly recommend this foundation for normal to dry
girls. I realise that this foundation looks quite orange in the swatch but I assure it is not.
Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation
This is a very light foundation in both colour and
consistency. It is perfect for me when I am not tanning. It is light to medium
coverage. So if you have any dark circles or breakouts then you will definately
need to use concealer with this foundation. I wear this on the days that I want to look
more natural (but a bit more flawless).
Loreal True Match
This foundation I don’t have it on hand at the moment but it is
my favourite drugstore/highstreet foundation. I just have so many foundations
to get through that if I had a bottle on hand there is no way I would be giving
the other foundations I have in my collection a fair chance. I do love all
these other foundations that I mentioned but hands down the true match
foundation is my favourite. Its natural, medium coverage that you can build up
and sheer down. Super blendable and flawless. I highly recommend if you haven’t
tried it yet then after you finish reading this post run out to your nearest
drugstore and pick yourself up a bottle!!! Now!! Go!!
So there you have it all the drugstore foundations in my
collection that I love. I might do a post soon to tell you guys about the BB
and CC creams that I like.
What are your current favourite drugstore foundations??
Have you tried the Loreal True Match?? What did you think??
If you would like to watch me talk about all these products you can check on my YouTube video by clicking the video below -
I have another look for you!! To create this eye look I used
the Sleek Storm Palate!! Its kind of a pinky rosegold eye look. I also think
that this look goes with so many different shades of lipstick so at the end I
have included photos of this look with different colour lips!! Also I just
wanted to add that I LOVE that all the shades are all named after different types
of storms!
This is the look I created!! -
To find out how I achieved this look just keep reading
I primed my face (Maybelline Baby Skin Primer)
I applied my foundation/BB Cream (17 BB Blemish Balm, light)
I applied my concealer in the shape of 2 Vs under the eyes
and dotted it on my chin and forehead. I then blended this out into my base. I use
this to cover dark circles and as a highlighter for the centre of my face.
(Maybelline Dream Lumi /Essence Stay All Day 16hr Concealer)
I applied cream bronzer using a stippling brush to
carve out my contour and blended the edges. (Seventeen Instant Glow Cream Bronzer)
I primed my eyes
(Essence I Heart Stage Eyeshadow Base)
I applied the shade Perfect Storm all over my lid and
blended it up towards my crease.
I deeped up the outer V of my eyes using Firestorm.
I applied Sand Storm from the inner corner to the middle of
my lids in order to give them more dimension.
Next I apply translucent powder to the centre of my face,
where I have already applied concealer. (Catrice- Prime & Fine Translucent
Loose Powder)
I applied bronzer over where I have already stared my
contouring. (Sleek Face Contouring Kit - Light)
I applied my blush (Sleek – Rose Gold)
I applied my highlight to the tops of the cheekbones (Sleek
Face Contouring Kit – Light)
I tight line the upper and lower waterlines with black
eyeliner pencil (Avon – Colourtrend – Black).
I applied liquid liner to my upper lashline and winged it
out at outer corners.
Next I curl my lashes and apply my first mascara (Catrice –
Lases to Kill, Ultra Black, Volume Mascara).
And on to the eyebrows. For this I use powder. (Catrice
– Eyebrow set)
Next I applied my lipstick – Sleek Liqueur
Next my first coat of mascara has set so I curl them again
and go back in with my second mascara that I use (Catrice – Lashes to Kill –
Fibre Lash mascara)
I decided to wear lashes with this look just to make it a
little bit more dramatic but I used natural looking lashes so it wouldn’t be
over the top.
And finally I set my face using my Urban Decay – All Nighter
finishing spray
Here is the same look with different lipstick shades
So that’s my 2nd look for you guys. I really like
this look. I think it would be perfect for day time and night time! All you need
is a quick lipstick change and you good to go! If you would like to see more
from me you can check out my youtube channel
Today I promised a sleek inspired make-up look so this is
the first one I have created for you guys. To create this eye look I used the
Au Naturel eye shadow Palate.
If you want to know more about how to create this look just keep reading! -
I primed my eyes (Essence
I Heart Stage Eyeshadow Base)
I applied the shade Conker all over my lid and blended it up
towards my crease.
I applied Moss along the crease as my transition shade.
I deeped up the outer V of my eyes using Mineral Earth.
I applied Taupe in the middle of my lids in order to give
them more dimension. I also used this in the inner corners as a highlight.
I applied Nougat under my brow bone as a highlight
I primed my face (Maybelline Baby Skin Primer)
I applied my foundation/BB Cream (17 BB Blemish Balm, light)
I applied my concealer in the shape of 2 Vs under the eyes
and dotted it my chin and forehead. I then blended this out into my base. I use
this to cover dark circles and as a highlighter for the centre of my face. (Maybelline
Dream Lumi /Essence Stay All Day 16hr Concealer)
I applied cream bronzer using a stippling brush to carve
out my contour and blended the edges.
Next I apply translucent powder to the centre of my face,
where I have already applied concealer. (Catrice- Prime & Fine Translucent
Loose Powder)
I applied bronzer over where I have already stared my contouring.
(Sleek Face Contouring Kit - Light)
I applied my blush (Sleek – Rose Gold)
I applied my highlight to the tops of the cheekbones (Sleek
Face Contouring Kit – Light)
I tight line the upper and lower waterlines with black
eyeliner pencil (Avon – Colourtrend – Black).
I applied liquid liner to my upper lashline and winged it
out at outer corners.
Next I curl my lashes and apply my first mascara (Catrice –
Lases to Kill, Ultra Black, Volume Mascara).
And on to the eyebrows. For this I use powder. I have used
pencil in the past but I prefer powder now to define and fill them in (Catrice
– Eyebrow set)
Next I applied my lipstick – Sleek Liqueur
Next my first coat of mascara has set so I curl them again
and go back in with my second mascara that I use (Catrice – Lashes to Kill –
Fibre Lash mascara)
And finally I set my face using my Urban Decay – All Nighter
finishing spray
If you would like to see my make-up on camera I have started
doing youtube videos and in my videos today I am wearing this make-up, apart from
the lipstick which I changed to a Maybelline Sultry Sand & Rosy Dream Combo.
Please make sure to SUBSCRIBE if you like what you see.
I have so very exciting news to share I have decided to
start doing videos on YouTube!! It was something I always wanted to do but didn’t
really have the courage to. Today I decided to bite the bullet and get the ball
rolling so I filmed my first 2 videos!! The first one is an introduction video
welcoming you all to my channel & the next one is the products I used currently
as my base products for my face… so foundation, concealer, bronzer… that sorta
thing. So I just wanted to make a little announcement on my blog so you can go
and check it out!! I’m learning all about videoing and editing. It’s all very
new and alien to me but I’m having fun and that’s the main thing!
So yeah if you would like to check it out that would be
great!! I have big plans for my channel and I look forward to chatting with you
guys!!
