My Everyday Makeup Routine

Considering I love these types of blogs/vlogs myself, I thought it was time I did my everyday makeup routine. I thought I would do this as both a blog and a vlog because I know some people prefer to watch videos, and some prefer to read and see some pics! So here it goes. Apologies for the terrible state of my eyebrows! I need to get them sorted!

If you would like to watch my YouTube tutorial video on this look, here's the link. Click me!

First, I start with cleaning my face. I use Clearasil Blackhead Eliminating Daily Scrub and then using Simple Oil-Free Moisturizer. 

After washing my face the first product I use my primer to set my face ready for foundation. The primer i'm using at the moment is the bareMinerals Prime Time Original. I really like this primer because it feels really light on the face and I feel like it really does help make my foundation last compared to some of the other primer's I have used in the past. I leave the primer to set on my skin for about a minute before I go to the next step which is to apply my foundation.

So now I have let my primer set, it is time to apply my foundation. The foundation i'm using at the moment is MAC Studio Fix Fluid. I like this product because it has SPF in it, which I think is very important in order to look after and protect the skin. The shade I use is NW10, because as you can see i'm very pale. My mum likes to say i'm an 'English Rose'.

The way I apply my foundation is that I use 1 pump on the back of my hand and then apply spots to different areas of my face. 1 spot on either cheek, 1 on my chin, 1 on my forehead and then a tiny bit on my nose. Once I have then applied the makeup on to the different areas of my face I use my makeup brush to spread the product over my face. The brush I use is a replica of the MAC 187. It's a fake, well so I think it is, I bought it on eBay about a year ago and it was approx £5-6. It's falling apart now though (it actually breaks as i'm using it in the YouTube video if you watch! Very embarrassing!)  Anyway, I don't do it any particular way other than in circular motions as I feel it gives a nice airbrushed effect and blends in nicely.

I leave my foundation to set for about a minute and a half before I use my setting powder. I use MAC Mineralized Skin Finish Natural in the shade Light. I apply this using my elf Complexion Brush. I've used this powder for just over a year now and really like the finish it gives. I prefer the matte effect and this really does achieve this, whereas some other powders I have used previously has given the matte effect but made me look kind of cakey, but this is really lightweight and almost transparent. 

Next thing I do in contour. Contouring is a brilliant way to use bronzer and makes your face look thinner. I use MAC Mineralized Skin Finish Natural in Medium Plus. I have a Primark Kabuki Brush that I use at the moment. It's not my favourite of brushes, but for now it does the job. (I'm asking for the Real Techniques brush set for Christmas so fingers crossed!) Most bronzers have some kind of shimmer, and I prefer not to use one without shimmer for day-to-day because of work. I apply by strokes along my cheek bone and under my chin.

I forgot my concealer! I only use concealer for under my eyes (and any major spots I may have at the time, currently i'm okay). I use YSL Touche Eclat in 001, again the lightest shade available. I like it because it really does brighter up my eyes and I love the packaging. The way it's designed leaves very little chance of wastage which is always good and means you're getting your money's worth!

I always make sure to apply lip balm everyday at least once. I do this during my makeup routine. I use Burts Bees lip balm stick, the original one. Slightly minty flavour and it works so well. My lips are always so soft. I use it so much the information on the packaging has rubbed off. 

This is my favourite eyeliner in the whole world. I've used it for about 4 years now. It's my holy grail. It's the Loreal Superliner Black Lacquer. I've repurchased this so many times. The applicator brush is so nice and really easy to work with, whether you want a thin line just above your lashes or a thick bold statement, you can do it with ease. I generally use a line that's thinner towards my water line and then gets thicker as you go out with a slight flick on the end. I do vary this sometimes depending on my mood, or my hand-eye co-ordination. Also, some days I use a little bit of eyeliner on my waterline. When I do, I don't use it across my whole water line. I use it on the outer corner and fading in. If you watch my YouTube video you'll see what I mean.

Next is mascara, at the moment i'm using Covergirl Clump Crusher by Lashblast. I really like the thickness it gives my lashes and the curls them at the ends. I apply a little bit to my bottom lashes as well. I think this is important to remember as sometimes if you just apply to your upper lashes, you can actually be making your eyes look smaller. So don't forget ladies! I wouldn't apply as much as you do to your upper lashes though, just enough to make the lashes visible.

I like to use Benefit's Eye Bright on the outside of my tear duct to brighten up my eyes a little bit. I put it on quite thick as after a while it fades, so this ensures I have the right amount on for the day.

Last but not least is lipstick, I do mix up what shade I use of lipstick day-to-day. Today, I use MAC's Creme Cup. It's a nice light pink and as it's a cremesheen gives a nice glossy finish. This is a nice everyday lipstick which I think suits my skin tone well. So if you're pale like me, grab one of these!

And here we have it. The end result! Hope you enjoyed reading and picked up some tips of some ideas of what products to use or buy. Please make sure to follow and comment.

If you would like to watch my YouTube tutorial video on this look, here's the link. Click me!