September favourites

September favourites

It started to feel like autumn, so my makeup went into darker shades and definitely more plumy and berry. My favourite blusher is Mac plum foolery, which doesn't show as extreme on cheeks, I would be brave enough to claim that you can work on building it up and it never looks like you are wearing too much. 

A little bit of shimmer makes it nice and glowy on cheeks, so if you don't use highlighter, you can definitely skip it while wearing this. 

If you would tell me few years back that I would willingly wear a dark lipstick, I wouldn't believe you. But somehow these past 2 years I have really enjoyed it. Apply a little something on the eyes and darker lip colour. 

I am sure I am loving it now as I got a lot of compliments wearing it, but this just really makes fun from makeup, changing it up and having different looks. 

My favourites has been Mac rebel and Topshop trigger.

If you are after a cheap body lotion, I would highly recommend this Garnier body lotion. Smells good and is easily absorbed. The only thing I am not the biggest fan of is the packaging, making it complicated with getting the product out...and the opening lid...oh, no...

I need a good hydrating eye cream all year around and most of them just feel too greasy. My undereye area just can't handle that so after I found this Origins eye cream, I was a very happy bunny. Feels good, hydrates, leaves no residue, smells like cucumbers and has no harsh ingredients. 

read my review here for Origins eye doctor

It is quite challenging for me to explain how this setting spray really changes my makeup, but somehow my makeup looks fresh, literally after whole day at work, I don't have to worry about looking crap (even if I can feel that;)) so definitely recommend this big time.

What I am wearing on my nails in the video:

On my nails: No7 Damson dream, OPI Mariah Carey collection

My hair was having that phase when it just didn't want to perform. The same thing happened year ago and after I went for Lush haircare routine, it went back to normal. So I am back to Lush routine as you could find out from this and I just forgot how much I love this conditioner. Light, with specific scent which I became to love and hydrating benefits, it is just my love. And perfect for travel.

A treat this month was this Jo Malone candle and it really makes whole apartment smell divine. So happy I got this, but I am really bad in burning it so it doesn't do a hole. Oh well. 

Easiest breakfast that really makes me happy. Red berries porridge, normally I put cinnamon, golden syrup and some fruits on the top. It fills me up and is healthy.

What have you been loving previous month? Let me know in the comments:)

Lucia

xox

Flawless foundation routine: 9 steps

SETTING SPRAY

I came to this product again after while and I have to say it really does make a difference. I love it as it feels just like water, so no extra creamy step as a primer would do. It really makes your makeup stay, doesn't move and if I have that odd blemish, the concealer stays on better.

I tend to spray it before and after.

FOUNDATION

I am somehow always on a hunt for best foundation. I want coverage without feeling too much. I think I found the right one. It is definitely on a pricier side and that was the reason why I was hesitating for so long. But.....oh man, this is like a dream. My skin looks better, looks healthier, even and well balanced.

I apply it with any brush that I just grab, but personally my favourites are kabuki brushes.

POWDER

I was very disappointed with the packaging of this Dior powder as it broke. Oh, come on, it is not £3 I paid for it....anyways, the actual powder is really nice. (used with MAC 187 brush)

ALLOVER CONCEALER

My absolute favourite concealer of all time is Origins plantscription. Covers well without looking caky. 

UNDER EYE CONCEALER

The best concealer for under eyes is mac prolongwear. Just the best covering (it can be a little bit drying so make sure you are using a great eye cream before)

BLUSH

Blush with my loved RT brush which it makes it so easy. Just apply on cheeks upwards and you are good to go.

BRONZER

I am not going mental with bronzer, just trying to give a little bit of warmth to the skin. Close to hairline. Define my cheekbones. 

HIGHLIGHTER

Highlighter really does make a difference with giving the glow to the skin. My favourite is this MAC soft and gentle. I never use my others.

SET IT ALL

The last time spraying this setting spray and my makeup actually lasts my whole day at work. When it handles that, I am happy.

Any amazing foundation secrets you are on your own? Definitely leave a comment down below, would love to see them:)

Lucia

xox

My everyday work make-up

I always love to know what products are people using for their everyday makeup, so I thought why not share mine:)

I need my makeup stay put for whole day, that's why I use setting spray and primer afterwards. I found that it helps even around my nose area which can can greasy the most.

I like to go for a full coverage foundation, but I am trying to use more concealer where I need it and going for a foundation where it is very necessary.                      I always set my foundation with powder, currently I am trying out the bare minerals Mineral veil. 

Sometimes I like to go for a little bit of bronzer as it gives me nice colour to the face and the Sleek one works perfectly for my skin as it is not too dark. I wouldn't apply too much, but it gives nice warm, brownish colour. My orgasm blush from Nars is my favourite as it give me nice glow and healthy look to my skin, which is always a plus;)

I love having winged eyeliner for everyday, but I found that when I apply black eyeshadow on the top of my eyeliner, it looks more interesting and not that harsh for a day use. 

As a eyeprimer I am using Origins cream shadow and after that I am playing these days with Naked palette 2, which my lovely friend Lauren gave me (how sweet of her:)). And I absolutely love it. I have the original Naked palette so I never thought about picking this up, but it is truly amazing. Love the colours. 

These days I am using wearing the same products on my lips as I like the finish and colour (as seen on the picture)

Thank you so much for reading my today's post and hopefully soon I will send my days off make-up for you as it is quite different;)

Lucia

xox