'No Make Up Make Up'

As the weather gradually warms up, I always find myself drifting away from la slap. 

I rely on a few lifesaving products whenever I want to look polished, but not 'done'. It's the perfect look if you're on holiday, having a relaxed day, or even if you want to pull off the "I'm just this naturally beautiful" look when you're with that special someone. 

I wear this look a lot, It works for me and it's a quick and easy cheat. 

SKIN:

Benefit Porefessional

Origins Vitazing

Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection

BROWS:

HD Brow Palette*

HD Brow Beater*

Spoolie

EYES:

Curl!

Blink+ Go Mascara*

LIPS:

MAC Calm Mode

CHEEKS:

YSL Creme de Blush No2. 

Laura xx

*PR Sample

April Favourites.

This month, I didn't even need to think about what I'd been loving... 

Products: 

Collection 2000 Cream Puff in Powder Puff & Cotton Candy

Murad Skin Perfecting Primer: Dewy Finish*

Origins VitaZing

Monu Rosewood Reviving Mist*

Caudalie Vinosource SOS Thirst Quenching Serum*

MAC Myth Lipstick

YSL Creme de Blush No.2

Figs & Rouge Rambling Rose Lip Balm* 

Although I only realised whilst I was compiling this post, there is a definite theme this month. Skin. To be more specific, fresh healthy skin. I've ditched the foundation in favour of my Origins VitaZing in the daytime, and I just pair it with a bit of my trusty Lasting Perfection Concealer & I've founding pairing it with the Murad Primer is heaven if you want a fresh dewy glow. Obviously, If you want to go minimal on the make up, you need to take care of your bare skin. I've been in love with the Caudalie Vinosource SOS Thirst Quenching Serum, as it's light, smells divine and I really think has made a difference despite only getting it about a week ago. I'm so convinced I placed a Feel Unique order last night! 

Another Glossybox gem I've fallen for is the Monu Rosewood Reviving Mist, it's fresh, clean and really peps up the skin. I was days away from repurchasing my Dermalogica Antioxidant Hydramist, but I'm glad I held off as this is definitely kinder on the pocket. 

One of the few make up items I've been constantly reaching for this month is the YSL Creme de Blush, it's leaves a beautiful fresh rosy glow and smells like roses, it's a winner. I can't mention a YSL product without taking a second to mention you feel like a million dollars when you reach for the expensive gold packaging, divine. 

Finally, I've been loving simple make up with a nude lip. After initially dismissing the Collection 2000 Cream Puff in Powder Puff I have to admit worn over a good lip balm (I'm talking about you Figs & Rouge Rambling Rose) It acts as a brilliant base for taking brighter tones down a notch. I've found mixing Cotton Candy and Powder Puff together is the perfect midtone pink shade. 

Along a similar vein, I've also been using MAC Myth & Revlon Lipgloss in 15 Peach Petal to do a similar job if I fancy something a little less matte. Funnily enough, I have never really worked out how to get the best out of either of these products, but now i've cracked it, It's even more satisfying! 

What are your favourites this month? 

Laura xx

*Products Marked with a * were provided for consideration, but they're favourites for a reason yo! 

The Perfect Combination.

Another lip post!? 

Now, when I first purchased Collection 2000 Cream Puff in Powder Puff I wrote it off as a chalky, corpse tone disaster. Throw Du Wop Venom Gloss in Buttercup* into the mix and I'm in love. The two products match almost entirely in tone and Buttercup eradicates any unsightly dryness that Powder Puff can leave. 

I'm rather enjoying the tingly bonus that Buttercup provides...if it's actually plumping my lips is another story. 

What's your favourite combination at the moment? 

Laura xx

Daily Make Up.

Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer in Fair 1. 

MAC Zoom Lash Mascara. 

MeMeMe Seventh Heaven Moisturising Face Base*.

HD Brow Palette in Vamp*. 

MAC Creamblend Blush in So Sweet, So Easy.

Urban Decay Quickie Blush.

Korres Lip Butter in Plum*.

This is what's on my face today...I did it in about 10 minutes flat, hence not actually showing my face today! The Korres Lip Butter really makes the biggest difference, when applied carefully it gives a healthy stain to the lip, almost like I've consumed a whole punnet of raspberries and blackberries, bliss. 

I've cracked out a few old favourites and neglected products, Quickie Blush used to be my staple, but I'm far more inclined to go down a peach/coral route for the cheeks now. Paired with So Sweet, So Easy, it made a nice pink change!

What have you worn on your face today? 

Laura xx


*pr sample 

In Print.

Top: New Look

Trousers: H&M

Shoes: New Look

Bag: Primark

Rings: F21/Accessorize

Lips: Collection 2000 Cream Puff in Fairy Cake

I've been on the look out for a Aztec/Tribal print tshirt for a while that isn't in a multitude of colours, I found it tucked away in my local New Look. It strikes the right balance between embracing the trend but still sitting comfortably within my own style. Lovely!

I've cracked out my trusty H&M Black Trousers again, I really want another pair but cannot for the life of me find any...Le sigh.

Do you like to embrace trends feet first, or prefer to blend them in a little more subtly to your wardrobe?

Laura xx