Saturday 21 January 2017

Upcoming: Pore Minimising Primers

Benefit - the POREfessional face primer (22ml) :

RRP £24.50

Smashbox - Pore Minimizing Photo Finish Primer (30ml) :

RRP £28

Upcoming: Foundation Comparison

Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation (6) :

RRP £37 (30ml)

Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation (4W2 Toasty Toffee, 3W2 Cashew) :

RRP £31 (30ml)

MAC Studio Fix Foundation (NC42, NC44, NC45) :

RRP £22 (30ml)

MAC Pro Longwear Nourishing Waterproof Foundation (NC35) :

RRP £26 (25ml)

MAC Face and Body Foundation (C5, C6) :

RRP £29.50 (120ml),  £22 (50ml)


Friday 20 January 2017

Concealer Comparison



NARS Creamy Radiant Concealer  (Custard) :

RRP £22.50 (6ml)

Coverage: Thick, Full

Applicator: Doe Foot

MAC Pro Longwear Concealer (NC42) :

RRP £18 (9ml)

Coverage: Thin, Dewy, Buildable

Applicator: Pump - Hygienic but hard to pump a small quantity


Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Complete Coverage Concealer (Warm, Medium-Dark) :

RRP £17.50 (5ml)

Coverage: Thin, Buildable

Applicator: Flat, Flexible Doe Foot


Conclusion:

I use the NARS concealer for a night out when I want a more highlighted, full face look.
I use the MAC concealer daily with a beauty blender for a natural dewy finish to hide redness on the skin. When placing the concealer under the eyes, I leave it for a few minutes to thicken before blending it out for more coverage on the dark circles.
I carry the UD concealer in my bag incase I need to touch-up on my makeup.
I set my face with the Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder.

I'll be uploading before and after pictures of the concealer's coverage under the eyes.



Gerrard Cosmetics Hydra Matte Liquid Lipstick Swatches

Swatches on my lips.

Chosen 3 shades; Iced Mocha, Serenity and Invasion.

RRP £11.50 from Beauty Bay



Iced Mocha:



Serenity:



Invasion: