Current Make-Up Bag!

Today I decided to sort out my bag and decided that I'd do a post on what make-up I carry about with me if take my make-up bag out. I usually always take out a lip balm and a mirror but if I'm intending on spending more than a few hours out, I'll take out some essentials. I have also found an old camera that seems to be doing a better job than my iPod so hopefully my photos will be better!

 

Make-up to take out!

Firstly I have my make-up bag which I love! I got this for my birthday so I don't know how much it costs but I know that it was from Tesco. It's not too big or small and would fit a couple more things in than what is shown. Also there is my mirror, this doesn't fit in the make-up bag along with the make-up but I just keep it in my handbag. This was a gift from about 5 or 6 years ago so I doubt you'd be able to find it anywhere! I do know that it was from Accessorize so they may sell something similar.

 

Face Products

Next up is the face products. I still haven't found a foundation that suits my skin tone or skin type (recommendations would be appreciated!) but I did go to the Clinique counter for advice. The lady gave me some of their BB cream to try in the shade '001' (Age Defense BB Cream SPF 30, £25.00 40ml). As this has a light coverage it is a close match to my skin tone and I do like the formulation and the fact that it has a high SPF. The sample is lasting for ages so if I can't find anything in the mean time then I'll purchase this. I also use the e.l.f Tone Correcting Concealer in the shade 'Ivory' (eyeslipsface.co.uk, £1.50). This blends into any foundation or just plain skin. Also featured is the Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in the shade 'Transparent' (Boots, £3.99) which is just a good setting powder. This also helps to make my skin look less oily and can also give a good coverage when built. The blusher that I am enjoying for spring is the e.l.f Blush with Brush in the shade 'Shy' (eyeslipsface.co.uk, £2.50). The brush with this is pretty rubbish but I blend it with my e.l.f Total Face Brush (eyeslipsface.co.uk, £1.50). This is also a great colour for spring.

Brushes

The two brushes in this make-up bag are the e.l.f Total Face Brush as mentioned above and the Real Techniques Foundation Brush (Boots, £9.99) which applies liquid foundations and BB creams evenly and without streaks.

Eye Products

I have quite a few eye products that I carry round with me but these frequently change. First is the Benefit Bad Gal Lash Mascara (Boots, £17.50) this is great for separating and lifting the lashes. It is quick and easy to apply and stays all day. Matching with this is the Benefit Bad Gal Waterproof Liner (Boots, £15.00). This is waterproof to the rain but I'm a bit nervous to test this in a pool! It stays all day and goes on really easily. I also use the e.l.f Shimmer Eyeliner Pencil in the shade Gunmetal (eyeslipsface.co.uk, £1.50) which also stays all day. It's a nice and softer alternative to black and the sharpening cap is also very useful! 

For brows, I recently invested in the Benefit Instant Brow Pencil in the shade 'Light' (Boots, £15.00). I know I may seem a bit Benefit crazy but I had been looking for a light brow pencil or powder for a long time. My brows are light and I always end up buying pencils that are too dark. This pencil doesn't show as being dark and fills in the sparse parts of my brows well. It also comes with a spoolie on the end to brush the colour through. I would recommend this pencil to anyone with light eyebrows! I also use the e.l.f Wet Gloss Lash and Brow Clear Mascara (eyeslipsface.co.uk, £1.50) to set my brows for the day. This doesn't flake and goes on smoothly, for £1.50 I would also recommend this to anyone.

Handy Spoolie!

I also carry a sharpener and a pair of tweezers just in case!

Lastly is the lip products. I don't carry many as I keep room for the lipstick/colour that I might be wearing on the day. I do however keep my Seventeen Supreme Shine Lipstick in the shade 'Kissable' with me (Boots, £4.99). This is a sheer pink that is wearable with near enough every make up look. This is my go to lipstick as I do not need to faff with lip liner or anything.

Kissable Swatch

I also always have my e.l.f lip exfoliator which I have mentioned so many times in previous blog posts (eyeslipsface.co.uk, £3.75) and some lips balms. At the moment I am using the Body Shop's Cocoa Butter Lipcare Stick (Body Shop, £4.00) which is really moisturising and leaves my lips very soft and the Nivea Lip Butter in 'Raspberry Rose' (Boots, £2.25) which I've also mentioned a lot in previous posts. I still can't get over the smell of this though!

These are only the current things in my make-up bag that I'll take out with me, they change all the time! I hope you're all well!

Emily x