For my first post, I thought I would talk about the makeup I like to wear to school (when I have time to wear any at all!). It is all bought from a drugstore like Boots and is not too expensive so could also be good for someone first set of makeup.
First of all, I like to wear Maybelline New York's BB Cream as it is not as heavy as foundation but still makes you feel like you are wearing something. It also has SPF30 which I think is important to wear on a daily basis to protect your skin.
This costs about £6-8 depending on which store you get it from.
Then I go in with my concealers. I use the Rimmel Wake Me Up concealer under my eyes because it's creamy and doesn't dry out my skin like my other concealers would do. The only problem I have is that even the lighter shades are quite dark for me in the colder months so I would switch to another brand in this time. Then on spots or blemishes I like to use the Collection Lasting Perfection concealer because it has a lot of coverage.Both of these are relatively cheap costing around £5 or £6.
Next I use powder to reduce shininess as I have quite oily skin. I am not someone who sees any difference in powders so I just pick up any old one from the drugstore. So, with that in mind, my powder is Rimmel's Clear Complexion Powder and is about £3 to £4. I don't really have much of an opinion on it apart from it does its job.
After that I add a bit of bronzer so I don't look as much like a ghost! I just use a light hand to apply it to the hollows of my cheeks, my temples and forehead, and then brush any spare powder down my nose. I use Maybelline's Dream Sun bronzer that is £5 or £6.
Next I do my eyebrows and do not have any skill or style in doing them I just sort of run the powder through my brow until it looks a bit fuller. I use the collection pallette and really like this because as well as doing eyebrows well, it has good colours for a natural eyeshadow look as well! This retails at £4 from the drugstore.
Then I move into eyeliner to define my eyes a bit more and like to use Rimmel's Exaggerate Waterproof Eyeliner on my water line as it lasts throughout the day and comes out black (not grey like some do). This is around £3 from the drugstore. Also I like to use Soap and Glory's SuperCat Liner on my lid to define my eyes a bit more. I really like this because the tip is a spongy point and so is easy to use and doesn't get ruined/gunky. This is £6 from the drugstore.
After that, I use my Benefit They're Real mascara. This is £20 which is quite expensive for me but I love it and am now on my third one. It really does do everything it says as it seperates your lashes and makes them look long and volumous. If you're even considering buying it, DO IT!
Finally, I use my lip balm which is the Vaseline Queen Bee and this is super moisturising and makes your lips sooooo soft. It was limited edition but honestly it's so good! (Why am I so worked up over Vaseline??) Then I add on top one of these Lip Crayons for a slight colour and I'm good to go!! The pink shade is from Rimmel's Colour Rush collection and the Red is from Bourjois Colour Boost Range. These are both around £7 or £8 and both really sort and moisturising and smell like strawberries!
I hope this has been interesting/helpful
and please comment below any makeup suggestions!!
Love Gina xoxo
