On the one hand I really feel (similar to just about everybody else… in all probability) that this yr glided by extremely rapidly. Aaaand… alternatively, I really feel like I’ve been caught in 2018 for ages. So many issues that I hoped to occur didn’t, and so many issues that I’d by no means assume would occur… occurred.
BUT, that’s a subject for a complete totally different publish. Let’s discuss make-up.
Humorous factor about make-up. There have been days after I’ve been feeling so down currently that the one factor I had the vitality to succeed in for was a tinted moisturizer. There have additionally been days after I felt so down… however then I’d attain for my make-up bag and assume “you realize what? This winged liner kinda does make me really feel a bit higher.” I used to be truly shocked to see that I used to be nonetheless capable of get these wings to look good and even, after such a protracted break. I suppose it’s similar to using a motorbike, eh?
After all, nothing compares to my beloved Tom Ford Eye Defining Pen, however I’m truly actually impressed by the H2O Proof Eyeliner Pen from elf.* It doesn’t tug or smudge, AND it stays in place all.day.lengthy. I haven’t been utilizing it for a really very long time so I’m nonetheless unsure how the system will work additional time with continued use (as plenty of eyeliner pens are likely to dry out a bit after some time) however thus far, so good.
I lately tried Sara Hill‘s “ yogaskin ” make-up approach (you may see it in motion right here) and cherished the pure and glowing look. It’s prepping the pores and skin then mixing a little bit of a sheer basis with a cream highlighter and a facial oil, and massaging it into the pores and skin along with your hands- a minimal and no-tool method to creating issues simpler. I like the combo of Guerlain’s Child Glow Basis, Marc Jacobs Dew Drops and juust a tiny drop of a Rosehip Oil (generally I substitute this step with including my favourite facial mist/toner as a substitute, like MŪN’s Anarose). I wouldn’t dare to do this pre-Accutane, (when the floor of my face typically resembled a paper towel that’s simply been used to absorb the surplus oil from some french fries) however I gotta say that proper now, it’s kinda working for me. Even when making an attempt this system although, I nonetheless like to make use of a little bit of a mattifying powder (IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores Poreless End Airbrush Pressed Powder– these things is so extremely silky easy) round my nostril, chin, and brow.
This month I additionally lastly bought the possibility to strive Zoeva products- completely satisfied to say that they lived as much as the hype. The brushes aren’t solely stunning however in addition they carry out extremely well- pictured right here is the Rose Golden Luxurious Set Vol. 2*. The Caramel Melange* palette (pictured on prime right here) is a kind of uncommon eyeshadow palettes the place I truly attain for each single eyeshadow color- this doesn’t occur to me too typically. Cocoa Mix* is simply as stunning with a mixture of mattes and shimmers. Each palettes have nice shade payoff, creamy however not chalky system they usually mix properly.
Marc Jacobs Glambition eye palette is one I attain for each time I am going for one thing easy, however don’t have the time to look via my palettes. A easy, impartial palette with some fairly browns and shimmers that go properly with every thing.
One other new magnificence bit is Glossier’s Lash Slick mascara. After about six months or so, I lastly gave up on eyelash extensions and my lashes are slowly recovering. Whereas I often love volumizing mascara, they don’t work too properly with my lashes proper now. They’re simply brief, not as full as earlier than and don’t maintain a curl very properly. This is the reason I’ve been loving mascaras that give a extra pure and easy look- Lash Slick does simply that. I like that it doesn’t really feel “heavy” it doesn’t flake or smudge. One other mascara that I’m additionally loving proper now’s Profit’s Curler Lash– it positively helps raise the lashes a bit and make them look much less pathetic (I’m at it once more with the castor + candy almond oil combine and Rapidlash although, and I’ve seen the sunshine).
And… talking of the make-up bag itself, this magnificence is a brand new Giant Deluxe Beauty clutch in RO-PRO Celeste from Henry Charles.* You would possibly bear in mind me speaking about their Blue Moon Beauty Clutch final yr in this publish. The bag is gorgeous, sure, however the actual magic lies in its sturdiness, high quality, and performance. I all the time, ALWAYS wrestle with storing/packing my make-up when touring, and this bag proper right here is the reply. It simply makes organizing magnificence merchandise and instruments so straightforward. The sturdy, magnetic closure additionally turns this make-up bag into a stupendous clutch so these magnificence merchandise aren’t solely saved safely, however in addition they journey in fashion. I’ve had my Blue Moon clutch for over a yr now and we’ve been via a lot- and it nonetheless seems to be and feels model new. The standard of those luggage is past wonderful.
