As a busy mum of two small kids aged 5 and 3, I rarely have
time to glam.
Ok so I never really ever get time to glam, but I thought it
might be interesting to take a look at what I DO have time to place on my face
on a daily basis and do you know what, I was thoroughly shocked.
There I was thinking I pretty much slap a bit of concealer on
and draw my brows on before heading out the door, but no no my friends, this
seems to not be the case.
According to my photos and catalogue of products I use, I pretty
much glam up every darn day!
I’m most confused. Particularly given that I do my makeup
sat on a bean bag, in our lounge (by the
window for natural light, obvs) while simultaneously trying to down my now
cold cup of tea while breaking up 50 billion arguments between the kids at
8:15am.
Ugh.
Yet, here we are ladies and gents. The contents of my makeup
bag which I basically wear every single day.
Milk Makeup Blur Stick (£30.50) I only received this recently so I’ve been trying it out. I don’t like
the large clumpy stick for application but I DO like its ability to keep shine
at bay and my make up staying in place all day long.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation (£32) I love this
foundation for medium coverage when your skin needs a little help but you don’t
want to look overly made up. Silky and with great coverage its my go-to.
Reviewed in full HERE.
YSL Touche Eclat (£26) Yeah, I have a 5 year old and 2 year old. Nuff said. Could use this
stuff in the bucket load.
Clarins Instant Concealer (£22.50) I maintain that this is THE BEST concealer you’ll ever
use. Fabulous coverage, great for concealing dark circles, stays in place, feels
like it hydrates your skin and I’m sure there’s a full review HERE.
YSL Eyebrow Pencil In shade 05 Ebony (£21) Again, full review HERE but the best eye brow pencil
in terms of shade and texture EVER. Expensive? Yes, Worth it? Yes.
HD Brows Palette (old school packaging but in Vamp and now RRP £30) My brows have been
overplucked for years so once I’ve used my YSL Pencil I use touch of this to fill in the missing spaces
where my eyebrows should be. Sigh.
Instant Effects Lip Plumper (£24.99) I’ve always wanted full lips and actually had lip fillers recently
(more about that another time) but I always
apply a generous slick of this plumping serum to my lips and leave it for a
good 20mins or so before applying my lip colour. And yes, it does plump your
lips but without any of that horribly cooling or tingly sensations you get with
so many plumpers.
Benefit Hoola (approx £22) I’ve used this as my go to bronzer for as long as I can remember and
for that reason it never leaves my make up bag!
Benefit Roller Lash Mascara (£18.70) Reviewed in full HERE this is my fave Benefit mascara.
Curling, lash separating and it creates mental length with no flaking or
smudging. Winner.
The Vintage Company Eyelash Curler (£7) Soft, gentle and easy to use these bad boys turn my
flat as a pancake lashes into something that’s really curly, I cant think of anything
right now but they’re reslly good and a great price point too.
Kiko Milano Sweetheart Baked Blush in Just like Coral (no longer available) I just love
its iridescent, non flat, colourful blush that adds colour and rightness to
your complexion.
Charlotte Tilbury Instant Look In a Palette Natural (£49) for the Highlighter (I
hit the Pan on the Blush which was shade POP which was a sad day) Best
highlighter out there- soft and champagne in colour it blends over your make up
seamlessly leaving you looking your glowing best.
O'Keeffe's Lip Repair Unscented Lip Balm (£3) Cheap and cheerful this has to be THE BEST lip balm I’ve
ever used. Thick and rich in texture its not fancy, it doesn’t smell, it has no
colour but boy does it stay put and apply a generous amount to your lips at
night before bed and wake to soft, gorgeous lips.
PIXI Lash Line Ink -Black Silk (£12) Sleek, highly pigmented and easy to use it doesn’t irritate
my sensitive skin and it stays put. Winner.
Beauty Pie Shine Up Colour Balm in Pillowy Pink (£3.70 is you’re a member, £16 if not) I love Beauty
Pie (Check it out HERE) and this colour is just the perfect subtle pink with a
gentle sheen for the school run.
No7 Perfect Light Pressed Powder in Translucent (£12) My oily skin always requires powder and
this finely milled, super soft powder is one I’ve been using for years. I don’t
like to add colour to my skin with finishing powder hence he translucent shade,
but its great for hot summers days when you don’t want to wear make but want to
blot your face a bit!
Scamp & Dude Mini Swag Bag in Peach (£18) Scamp & Dude was created by Jo Tutchener-Sharp,
founder and previous MD of Beauty Seen PR who suffered a brain haemorrhage. She
had to leave her small children for a lengthy stay in hospital to undergo life
threatening brain surgery and the agony of not being able to be with her kids
was what inspired Jo to create a brand that helps children feel more secure
when apart from their loved ones. This swag bag is just one of many, many items
Jo sells and has become a HUGE SUCCESS. Adore
my stylish Mini Swag leopard and lightning print bag.
So there we have it. Turns out I wear a sh*t tonne of make up
to the school run and had absolutely no idea I wore so much!
I’m also quite impressed that I’ve managed to successfully
apply said make up within the small amount of time I have to get everyone ready
and out the door so I think that deserves a round of applause, so go me!
