Monday 1 August 2016

Everyday Face: the Summer Edition

Having recently had a few questions about what I'm loving on my face at the moment, I thought I'd make it into a post. I never go too bold, but for an every day make up look that I like to think is relatively classy yet quick, this is what I go for.

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So, in chronological order. 

  • For my base, I always opt for Mac Prep and Prime Skin . I find this sits really well underneath my makeup, gives me a radiant base, and also helps my makeup last throughout the day.
  • For foundation, I always reach for my Chanel Vitalumière Aqua in shade 10, and have done for about the past 18 months. It's such a light weight foundation you can hardly feel it's there, and leaves such a natural finish on the skin. 
  • For concealer, I've been a loyal user of the Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer  in shade 1. It's the cheapest concealer I've ever found, yet the best. Only last week I was chatting to a Chanel rep in Boots about how much we both love it. 
  • For my contour, I reach for the Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit and work it into my cheekbones and around my temples. This also comes in a cream form, but that scares me a little. 
  • On my eyebrows I use the Soap and Glory Brow Archery in the shade hot chocolate. I was using the Anastasia Brow Wiz, but found this to be a much more affordable dupe!
  • For eyeliner,  I am a huge fan of felt tip liners. Again, I've found the Collection Felt Tip Liner to be the best! Sometimes 'you get what you pay for' isn't true. 
  • Mascara wise, I tend to reach for Maybelline Lash Sensational , though I do switch up my mascara now and then. I find this one to have no fall down, and have enough volume yet it doesn't clump. 
  • I use Mac's DollyMix for blush, though you only need a light dusting of this. 
  • To highlight, I take Benefit's High Beam - the only highlighter I've ever found that I like. I hate looking gold, or sparkly. This one just gives a pearly shimmer to the cheekbones. 
  • Finally, on my lips I've been using Mac's lipsitck in Mehr, and lipliner in Whirl, for a subtly bold yet summery lip. 
What are your favourite products this summer? 

India x


My Skin Saviour: Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair


Estée Lauder's Advanced Night Repair has well and truly saved my skin. I was introduced to this product in mini form, within an Estée Lauder gift set. Though the serum is essentially marketed for older skin, claiming it reduces the signs of ageing and helps skin look younger, it has solved all my (21 year old) skin problems. 


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At a bit of a hefty price of £52 per 30ml bottle, I really do think it's worth the money. You need a small amount, and even my tiny bottle has lasted me 2 months - and I've been using it daily! The standard 30ml bottle comes with a pipette feature, making it super easy to use and limiting any mess. 

The serum has given my skin a lift, and made me look, what I can only describe as a little more alive. It's given my complexion an even tone which I never had before. I have had zero break outs in the two month period I've been using it - though I'm not sure I can claim that these two variables are 100% related. 

All in all, this is a beautiful product and I cannot recommend it enough. What are your skincare favourites and what is your go-to saviour? 

India x