As makeup lovers, we do like a little
hoard every now and again, don’t we? However, most of us probably have a pretty
nice makeup collection full of bits and bobs we don’t actually need. I decided
I’d put together a list of my absolute beauty essentials, so maybe this will
help you if you’re just starting your makeup collection!
A buffing
brush
My most loved and most used makeup item
of all time is my EcoTools Custom Coverage Buffing Brush. Buffing brushes make
your skin look absolutely flawless and help make thicker foundation
applications look natural and well-finished. Stippling brushes/foundation
brushes just don’t do it for me, and I’ve not found a foundation that my
buffing brush couldn’t apply beautifully.
A MAC
lipstick
All hail the MAC lipstick! My collection
is still slowly growing, and I keep finding colours and finishes I want, but I
think every makeup lover should own at least one of these. They’re a blogger
and general population of the world favourite, and their reputation is almost
perfect. MAC is a well loved brand, and their vanilla scented lipsticks (which
come in a huge range of colours) could easily be the only lipstick you’d ever
need! My MAC lipstick shown
is in the shade ‘Russian Red’.
An
eyeshadow palette
Eyeshadow palettes are so convenient.
Not only do they give your eyeshadows a handy little spot to live in, they
usually come with a certain style or in a shade range, meaning that nine times
out of ten, you won’t have to put much effort into matching colours. Eyeshadow
palettes sit nicely in your handbag or travel bag, many of them come with a
brush, and I find they’re a lot sturdier than single eyeshadow compacts. On top
of this, it works out cheaper to buy a palette rather than lots of separate
shades! My eyeshadow palette
is Stila ‘In The Light’.
A lipliner
Lipliners are such a necessity now I’m
more serious about makeup. I didn’t even own one until December last year but
now I couldn’t be without one. They’re essential for basically making your lips
look ‘right’, and less like you’ve tried to slather on your lipstick with a
broken arm. For nudes, maybe they’re not such a must, but for reds and berry
colours, they’ll save you. They stop your lips from feathering and fading
around the corners too, meaning you don’t have to whip out your lippy every
five minutes to reapply or tidy up! My lip pencil shown
is MAC ‘Subculture’.
A good
foundation
This one might be a little bit of an
investment, but providing you know your skin type and pick your colour
correctly you should be onto a winner pretty quickly. Know what sort of
coverage you want before choosing a foundation, and I’d always recommend
getting yourself colour matched by someone working in the shop. My all time
favourite foundation is NARS Sheerglow, which is slightly pricier, however
L’Oreal True Match is utterly brilliant too and it’s a fraction of the price! My foundation shown
is MAC Studio Sculpt.
Micellar
Water
An essential part of doing your makeup
is actually removing it. Micellar water has changed what used to be a chore for
me into something really swift and easy and effortless. Taking your makeup off
will help you keep your skin soft and blemish-free; a better canvas for your
makeup. This Garnier Micellar Water is really gentle, too, even on the eyes.
Simply douse a cotton pad in the micellar water and gently wipe away makeup.
An Essie
nail polish
I used to be a terrible nail biter, but
I found that the only thing that helped me stop was having pretty nails. Now,
I’ve got nice, strong nails which I love painting. I usually go for a black
polish, but having recently been recommended colours for autumn, I’ve switched
it up a bit. Essie is a brilliant brand because it’s colours are so diverse. I
feel quite overwhelmed with all the prettiness when I visit a Superdrug for my
newest addition because the colour range is so huge! My Essie nail polish
shown is in the shade Chinchilly.
I’m quite content with that little
list! I’m sure I could survive solely on those seven items if I had to. I’m
always tempted to have a haul, but working out what my essentials are bring me
back to reality for a while!
What are your essential
beauty items? Did I miss anything you’d have added? Let me know in the comments
or on twitter!
Lots of love,
Jasmine x
Nice lipstick color :)
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Maria V.
Micellar water and a buffing brush are definitely on my essentials list. I couldn't live without them. I would also add a good lip balm as my lips are always getting chapped x
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