This or That T.A.G

Hello, i have done a T.A.G today to allow you to know a bit more about me, these questions have been changed although i think these will allow you to know me better.

MAKEUP:

Blush or bronzer? Bronzer

Lip balm or lipstick? Lip balm especially one that is tinted

Eye liner or mascara? Mascara because if you get it close to the roots of your lashes I can look like eyeliner as well

Foundation or concealer? My concealer (check out my everyday makeup for why I do this)

Neutral or colour eye shadow? Neutral colours

Pressed or loose eye shadows? Pressed as they are easiest to apply because you don’t get fall out

Brushes or sponges? Brushes for sure unless it’s the beauty blender

NAILS:

Barry M or Essie? I went through a Barry M stage but I think now it would be Essie

China Glaze or OPI? OPI although I have never tried china glaze

Long or short? Long, although my nails are so weak they break all the time

Acrylic or natural? Natural

Brights or darks? Both, when I am in a rush I will use dark as I only need to apply one coat, and bright’s because it gives you more of a tan

Plain or glitter? I like to have my ring fingers- the one next to your little finger- glittery and the rest plain

BODY:

Perfume or body spray? Body spray

Lotion or body butter? Lotion and I really like the Vaseline spray and go

Body wash or soap? Body wash, I don’t like the thought of the bar of soap being used over and over if you understand

FASHION:

Jeans or shorts? Shorts unless the jeans are Topshop super soft skinnies

Leggings or sweatpants? Leggings

Long sleeve of short? Short

Dresses or skirts? Dresses because I then don’t have to pick out a top when I’m in a rush

Stripes or spots? Spots

Flip flops or sandals? Neither I don’t like my feet showing

Scarves or hats? Scarves I’m not a hat person

Studs or dangly earrings? Studs

Necklaces or bracelets? Bracelets, I wear 9 all day every day, 1 of which I haven’t taken off for 3 years.

Heels or flats? Flats, although I like how I become tall in heels as I am only 5ft 3in

Plain or fluffy socks? Fluffy, although I wear tights a lot because I have school

Jacket or hoodie? Hoodies including zip up ones

Gloves or mittens? Mittens that turn into fingerless gloves because then I can use my phone

HAIR:

Curly or straight? Wavy (I know it’s not an option)

Bun or ponytail? High ponytail

Bobby pins or butterfly clips? Bobby pins

Hair spray or detangler? Hairspray although I use leave in conditioner to detangle my hair

Hair mouuse or salt spray? Salt spray

Long or short? Long

Light or dark? I like dark but I currently have blonde Ombre so from blonde to a white colour

Side sweep bangs or full bangs? I don’t have either although I think full fringes look so nice on other people

Up or down? Down all the way it’s so much easier

RANDOM:

Rain or shine? Rain unless it is hot enough to get a tan

Summer or winter? Winter I love I love the Christmas build up although I like the summer break

Fall or spring? Fall

Cold or hot? Cold I get really anxious if I am hot I don’t know why

Bright or dark sky? Bright

Chocolate or vanilla? Vanilla, unless it is a chocolate cake !!!

Thanks for reading, and i am looking forward to reading your comments, if you have any blog requests please leave them below, x

My Everyday Makeup

MY EVERYDAY MAKEUP

This is what products I use every day for my makeup, this includes what I use on a day to day basis whether this means to school or on the weekends running errands that need to be done.

This is not my permanent makeup products although these are some of my favorites at the moment. The colors that I use switch up quite a lot but these I always go back to and know I will love.

First for my base I apply the benefit pore-fesional primer. This is a well-loved product by many of bloggers and I have also got some of my closest friends addicted. I love using this product because it gets rid of my pores and makes my skin a lot smoother and allows my makeup to stay put for longer and not slide of your face, as weird as that sound’s. I apply this with my fingers because i think this gives the best finish.

Now I take 1 pump of my M.A.C Prolong wear concealer onto the back of my hand and mix it with one pump of my daily moisturize(I didn't picture this because I change this daily depending on what my skin is like on that day). I use the mixture of these two because I have found out that this gives more coverage than a tinted moisturizer but less than a foundation so it is great for an everyday use. I apply this using my makeup sponge that is purchased from H&M for around £4.

Next I apply my M.A.C studio fix concealer over any blemishes and a thin layer under my eye to cover my dark circles. To apply this product I use my Real Techniques Duo Fibre Crease brush as pictured above, I like to place the product over the blemish and then blend around to make it look seamless. I then apply my M.A.C prolong wear concealer over by dark circles to give me highlight under my eyes I blend this up to my cheek bones to help later on when I apply my highlighter.

To then set all this makeup I apply my Rimmel London Stay Matte Powder, I like this as it prevents me from becoming oily during the day and helps my makeup stay on no matter what the weather.  I do this by using my kabuki brush, unfortunately I don’t know where this is from but there are lots of different ones at all different price ranges. I like to pat it into the skin as I feel if I apply it in circular motions it moves the product around my face.

Next I apply my bronzer, I use my Bourjois chocolate bronze and apply it with my Estee lauder brush that is picture, again I don’t know which brush this is as I think I received it in a gift set. I use this as a contour and apply it into the hollows in my cheeks. To then give my skin a healthy glow I apply what is left on the bush onto my face using the 3E method that many of people use as this is where the sun naturally hits your face. I take some of this bronzer onto a smaller brush and apply it to the sides of my nose to give the illusion of a thinner nose. I also apply what is left under the brush under my lip to give the effect of a fuller lip.

For my eyes I apply some of my M.A.C studio fix concealer to act as a base for my eye shadow as I think this helps keep it on, stops it from creasing and also gives a black canvas ready for my eye shadow. I apply a shimmery champagne colour over my eyelid using my a flat eye shadow brush. I then apply a matte brown into the crease making sure to blend it out very well so there is not a harsh line. I blend this out with my big fluffy crease brush by Estee lauder.

To finish of my eyes I use my Bobby Brown Extreme party mascara that gives my eye lashed the thickness that I love, and then apply one coat of the best seller, Benefit there’re real mascara to give my lashed extra length. I do this because I find that the There’re real mascara doesn’t add a lot of volume to my lashed although makes them a lot longer.

Next I fill in my eyebrows to make them more prominent and bold. Naturally I do have darker eye brows although they are sparse in some areas due to burns and scaring from my hair tools. I use the second lightest and start from the arch and use small strokes to allow the image of hairs. Then with what’s left on the brush I apply this to the start of my brows because it is originally lighter here so gives a more of a natural look.

Finally the lips, I like to go for the natural look as I want the focus on my eyes. I start with my babylips in mint to give my lips a smooth feel, I then apply my estee Lauder lip stick in crystal pink. This is a very neutral colour but gives a nice pinkish look to the lips. I don’t apply lip gloss over the top because the lip stick gives a shine finish and I will apply lip balm over the top throughout the day.

That is what I do for my everyday makeup, it may seem like a lot but I use a small amount of each product as I think this gives me the best finish. Just as a disclaimer I do not wear makeup on a day to day basis but on days where I am doing things I will always go to this makeup as it takes me around 10-15 minutes to do.

Thank you for reading I will be posting another blog post up within the next week.