It has come to that time where my everyday makeup collection had finished. I have been thinking for a while whether or not I wanted to try new products. I do have my main staple products that I am happy with and would not change. I have eczema so it’s very important to find products that hydrate my skin instead of leaving my skin feeling dry. The best moisturizer that I have used so far is from Benefit called ‘Total Moisture’ it’s a facial cream, that smells good, it’s really creamy and after you put in on, your face looks healthy and has a lovely glow. It is important to have a good moisturizer before applying your makeup as the facial cream is going to help with your skin looking and feeling hydrated. I never used a primer until I came across Clinique’s Super Primer which is 100% fragrance free which is perfect as it will not irritate or sting my skin. I have tried a lot of different foundations throughout my life and none of them worked as good as MAC’s foundation Studio Sculpt with SPF 15 and in the colour NC40 to match my skin tone. This foundation for me applies nicely; it has a good coverage and leaves my skin looking hydrated instead of highlighting my problem areas. From MAC I also use Studio Finish concealer in the colour NW30, Studio Careblend/pressed powder in medium plus and Fix + spray which refreshes and hydrate the finished look and help it to last longer especially for those nights out in the town with friends. I have been using Benefit the two in one bronzer and highlighter which I absolutely love but I found out that this product is discontinued. So, I was in search for a new bronzer, highlighter, blusher and lip gloss that plumps up your lips for the perfect pout. On my day out with Virginia at Covent Garden we went into MAC and I was not planning on buying all my makeup. It was more of the spur of the moment and I thought since I am here in MAC I might as well treat myself because I do need my everyday makeup essentials since they’re finished. If you have never been into a MAC store it’s really busy and the one in Covent Garden was not a huge space, it was so crowded. There were people getting makeup lessons, browsing through the makeup collections. I approached one of the MAC’s makeup artists she was so lovely, helpful and pointed out the great products I can’t wait to use! I got the Mineralize Skinfinish which can be used as a bronzer/ highlighter it’s called ‘Perfect Topping.’ I tried it on in-store it was so beautiful, the pigmentation, the way it highlighted my face and I had to have it! The mineralize blush in ‘Dainty’ again I tried this on and it is such a beautiful, shimmery pink and it looked divine on my cheeks. I love the colour and it’s perfect for summer. Now the lip gloss ... I have heard Soap and Glory’s plush lip glosses work great! But since I was in MAC I wanted to try their plush glosses and see how I liked them. I am pretty much obsessed with the colour coral, I tried on the plush gloss in ‘Big Kiss’ I didn’t immediately feel the tingling sensation I felt it after a couple of minutes and it did work. It didn’t make my lips look massive but it did make them a little bigger because I have small lips, so I was impressed. I loved the colour on me I can’t wait to start rocking my new lip gloss when the sunshine comes out a little more. Lastly, I got the MAC brush cleaner I have never used this before I usually use shampoo to clean my makeup brushes but I wanted to try this product and see how well this works. I am so excited for summer; I even got a new makeup bag to get me in the mood and to store all my new makeup essentials in! I am no expert these are just the products that I use and that have helped me. These products have been recommendations from people who work for MAC, Clinique and Benefit they have advised me what products are good to try for my very dry skin. If you have eczema/ very dry skin and if any of these products help you or you know of any products that have helped you please leave a comment below, I would love to know!
Thank you, until next time....
Simran xxx
My new makeup bag that I love from Ted Baker in green. It's the perfect size to put in your handbag and go! I also love the bow detail.
What's inside ?!?
MAC Products: Studio Sculpt, SPF 15 Foundation (NC40), Mineralize SkinFinish 'Perfect Topping' (highlighter/bronzer) MAC Studio Careblend/pressed powder in medium plus, Moneralize Blush in 'Dainty', Plush Lip Gloss 'Big Kiss', Fix + spray and Brush Cleanser.
My everyday essentials: Benefit Total moisture facial cream, Clinique Super Primer 100% fragrance free, MAC Studio Scuplt, SPF 15 foundation (NC40), Studio Finish concealer (NW30), Barry M Lash Vegas or sometimes Benefit They're Real I switch between the two. Benefit Brow Shaping Kit (dark), Benfit Posie Tint but now using MAC Blusher 'dainty' and Benefit two in one bronzer/ highlighter is discontinued now using MAC Mineralize SkinFinish in 'Perfect Topping'.
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