Every Day Makeup Routine

Every Day Makeup Routine

Friday, 8 September 2017

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Day to day I don't like to wear much makeup, I keep my eyes very simple and focus on the skin, aiming for lots of glow but to keep any oils under control. Adding some definition to my face, but overall keeping it natural.

My go to foundation for the entirety of the past year has been MAC Face and Body, I love how light this is on the skin, but it can be built to add coverage in areas which need it. I don't use concealer day to day, but simply use a little bit extra foundation in problem areas because it is so light and doesn't cake.

To give myself all the glow, I have been loving Benefit Watts Up highlight, mentioned here in my current favourites. I apply this liberally to all the usual points of my face, with a brush I find this so easy to blend out creating a natural but impressive glow.

Chanel Tan De Soleil is again a favourite from the whole of the past year, my go to for bronzing my face, adding some definition to my cheekbones and giving myself a more natural bronzed look. It blends amazingly with the Face and Body foundation, and Watts Up highlighter giving me a very natural cream based products looked.

To set those three steps in place, my go to highlighter is MAC Soft and Gentle, softly applied to the tops of my cheekbones for some added glow. I use Soap and Glory Solar Powder to add some more definition to my cheek bones and for an all over bronze, and then the MAC Mineralise Skinfinish Powder to set the remainder of my face.

For my brows, I have been reaching for this L'Oreal Brow Artist Genius Kit, a recent purchase which I have been loving. I like to mix the powder and the wax for a more defined look at the tail of my brow, and then just use the powder towards the front.

To add a bit of definition to my eyes I have been using the L'Oreal Paradise Mascara religiously, I am utterly obsessed with this mascara. It gives me tonnes of volume, and makes my lashes extra black making them stand out enough to not need any more eye makeup than just this.

A very simple makeup routine, which can be done in under ten minutes including products which are all my firm favourites.

Do any of these products feature in your everyday makeup routine?

Currently Loving

Currently Loving

Tuesday, 15 August 2017

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I thought it was time to break up all of the travel content I have been bringing you with some more beauty and lifestyle content. Since returning to the UK I have realised just how much stuff I have which I do not need, or want anymore but while having a slight cleanse of my belongings I have rediscovered some old favourites and some new.

Starting with makeup, I have been trying to test and use as much of my makeup collection as possible. Choosing what I want to keep and what can be passed onto a better home, I have rediscovered some real gems! Firstly Benefit's Watts Up Highlighter, I initially didn't get along with this product simply because I was applying it wrong. The best technique I have found is to apply it to the skin with a stippling brush, rather than swiping the product directly onto the skin which leaves it impossible to blend out. The perfect summer glow, I literally smother my face in this stuff!

MAC Mineralise Skinfinish Powder in Light Plus, my new go to setting powder. Day to day I don't like to bake, and therefore don't feel the need to use a loose powder. This is a light powder, doesn't leave you looking at all cakey but can be built up or reapplied through out the day.

The hype around the L'Oreal Paradise mascara has been huge, and when it was time for a replacement mascara I thought I'd give this a go. Let me tell you, there is a hype for a reason. This mascara is so damn good, I cannot get enough of it! Perfect for voluminous lashes, that don't clump and are the blackest black. I do wish they would bring out a waterproof version, although I am sure that is soon to follow.

Look Good Feel Better is a charity I am trying to whole heartily support, helping patients across the UK with the physical side effects of cancer, the offer makeup master classes to help bring back the confidence which lots of cancer patients loose. They have a range of makeup brushes, which not only support this brand but are also amazing, I absolutely love the powder brush but also use the multi tasking brush daily for my foundation, the finishing brush to apply my Watts Up highlighter.

My Osprey card holder has had more use than I ever imagined, I have been preferring the use smaller bags or no bag at all in which case this is perfect because it houses everything I may possibly need. I don't carry cash anymore so all I need is card, driving licence, rail card and thats about it!

I managed to finish my year in Australia with a little more money than I expected to, so after a year of budget travel, hard working and saving I decided to treat myself to a new camera. While initially I had my eye on the well loved Olympus Pen EPL8, after a huge amount of research I decided to go of the Olympus OM-D E-M10II, and I love it! I am still learning how to use it, but can't wait to experiment more with my photography, especially travel photography.

Keeping with the photography theme, I have been printing all of my photos from Australia to scrapbook when I get a chance. I have been relying on Cheerz which is a brand I have used before and have always been very impressed with their quality, if you want to print some photos you can use my code OTTV8W for a discount.

Lastly, my SkinnyDip phone case! They have so many to choose from its impossible to pick just one, I brought this in Australia but since looking on their website there are so many more which I love just as much. If your in the market for a new phone case check them out, I have put a few of my favourites below.

FOTD: Basic Makeup

FOTD: Basic Makeup

Friday, 10 June 2016

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Basic makeup is the one. I have been loving the look of super simple, fresh, dewy, basic makeup. Simple doesn't mean minimal, I still wear a fullish face of makeup but keep it simple with one shadow shade, no liner and a ton of mascara for the eyes. The rest of the face is pretty standard, super glowy and my new favourite foundation.

Getting That Golden Glow

Getting That Golden Glow

Saturday, 9 April 2016

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This wasn't initially intended to be a blog post, I took this photo for my instagram but loved it so much and wanted to write more about these gorgeous highlighters that I simply had to write a blog post to share with you all. With the sun finally making an appearance in England, kind of. I'm reaching for the more golden, glowing from within shades which are of course still bold and can be built up for a more intense pop of highlight.

A Lip Liner for Every Occasion

A Lip Liner for Every Occasion

Monday, 8 February 2016

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Lip liners are something which I have never been fussed about, however recently I have started to use them much more, and appreciate the advantages of using them. Although I still haven't mastered the skill of using a darker lip liner, and making a kind of ombre lip effect. I have three MAC Lipsticks, one for every occasion and although all very different, I get a lot of use from all of these.

My Most Treasured Beauty Products

My Most Treasured Beauty Products

Tuesday, 2 February 2016

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Of course there are many products in my collection which I value a lot, however there are a few which I treasure especially. Not just to do with worth, but a meaning and story behind them. Not necessarily my most used products, or ones which I cannot live without. But products with a story, or a little memory attached to them.

Ultimate Nude Lip Combo

Ultimate Nude Lip Combo

Wednesday, 6 January 2016

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Nude lips are my go to lip option, although I love a bright red or deep berry this trio of lip products is my fail safe option, and goes amazingly with most makeup looks. Three lip products is quite a lot, especially for someone like me who likes low maintenance makeup, but with amazing lasting power this stays put all for the majority of the day, making it ideal for a day to day basis.

Mac Oh, Darling! Extra Dimension Skinfinish

Mac Oh, Darling! Extra Dimension Skinfinish

Wednesday, 25 November 2015

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When I dashed in the MAC store in Times Square, the first product which caught my eye is the Oh, Darling! Extra Dimension Skinfish and without any kind of hesitation it was in my basket. From the MAC Magic of the Night Holiday Collection, it has the most beautiful blue reflective packaging and of course is limited edition so get it while you can.

MAC Stone & Self Aware Lipstick Review

MAC Stone & Self Aware Lipstick Review

Saturday, 21 November 2015

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MAC Lipsticks are my weakness, and while I would love to own them all I am currently building up my collection in a more controlled manor. I recently post a MAC Lipstick Collection, before I bought these two additions so if you’re interested in the others I own you can check that out. While in America, I bought two MAC Lipsticks along with a whole load of other stuff, check out my Sephora Haul. MAC Lipsticks are so much cheaper over there, I just couldn’t resist Stone and Self Aware.

New York Makeup Haul: Sephora, Kat Von D, Nars & More

New York Makeup Haul: Sephora, Kat Von D, Nars & More

Tuesday, 10 November 2015

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I have returned from my trip to New York which is amazing, I'm currently writing this post on the plane home- trying to get ahead of myself with written content. I had such an incredible time, and of course made full use of the shopping, especially Sephora which I was so excited about. 
I think I made about three trips to Sephora on separate occasions where I actually bought anything, however I was desperately hunting down Champagne Pop and went into every single one I passed to ask if they had it- it was no where to be found sadly but I did get some other amazing products. I tried to limit myself to only buying things which aren't available I'm the UK, or are very tricky to get hold of. My only exception were a couple of things which were do much cheaper, I just couldn't resist.

Surprising Products

Surprising Products

Wednesday, 7 October 2015

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Do you ever buy products and when you first give them a go, they are nothing like you expected? Well these are a few of those products, all of which after some time and effort turned into gems in my collection.

MAC Studio Sculpt | The Dewy, Full Coverage, Long Wearing, Flawless Foundation

MAC Studio Sculpt | The Dewy, Full Coverage, Long Wearing, Flawless Foundation

Wednesday, 30 September 2015

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MAC Studio Sculpt foundation is something which I have heard lots about but up until recently haven't been able to bring myself to buy. With the high coverage, dewy finish and in my opinion the answer to flawless looking skin I knew it was something which I was desperate to try.

A Slight Disappointment? MAC Harmony

A Slight Disappointment? MAC Harmony

Tuesday, 22 September 2015

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 There was a time that MAC Harmony was the thing for contouring, so I had it on my wishlist for what seemed to be forever and managed to pick it up through a blog sale and couldn't have been more pleased with myself. The cool toned, matte, contour shade seemed irresistible but after endless amounts of testing and playing around I am still slightly stuck in the middle.

The Essential Lip Liner Picks

The Essential Lip Liner Picks

Saturday, 29 August 2015

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Lip Liner is something which I was never really fussed about, never saw the purpose and didn't really go to the effort to wear it. As a result I had a very small collection of lip liners, recently however I have been trying out loads of different lip liners from a range of different brands. Today I have narrowed it down to the essential four, in terms of shade range and my personal preference of lip liner for each one.

August Haul: KIKO, MAC & Boots

August Haul: KIKO, MAC & Boots

Thursday, 27 August 2015

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August was not meant to be a month of shopping, I'm trying to save but as usual a good deal and the opportunity to expand my makeup collection are both things which I cannot resist. While I was in Brighton I stumbled upon a KIKO store which I had no idea was there and couldn't miss out on picking some bits from the sale. And the other items I don't have an excuse for except I have wanted them for ages, especially that MAC lipstick there was no way I was missing out.

MAC Creme D'Nude Review | Wash & Dry Collection

MAC Creme D'Nude Review | Wash & Dry Collection

Tuesday, 30 June 2015

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 I have wanted this lipstick for since I can remember, when I was first getting into the world of blogging and youtube while watching Chloe from Glitteralittle she used to rave about this lipstick and from then on I wanted it. Desperate to pick something up from the Limited Edition Wash & Dry Collection this seemed like the obvious choice, however it is still available in the permanent line.

Mini MAC Haul

Mini MAC Haul

Friday, 12 June 2015

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I have a shopping addiction. No joke, there is a huge high end haul coming soon. This is like your warm up for the big old haul which will be coming next week hopefully, check out my Instagram/ Twitter @oisforottilie if you want to have an extra sneak peak because no doubt I will be sharing all the products like crazy. Back to this Haul though, I popped into the MAC in Covent Garden and managed to restrain myself to just two items.

The Perfect Spring Red: MAC Barbecue

The Perfect Spring Red: MAC Barbecue

Sunday, 26 April 2015

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 I am a dark lip lover, however as much as I believe that you can make a dark lip work all year round. Spring is known for the slightly brighter, maybe slightly more light colours. This MAC lipstick has become the perfect spring red, only issue being its limited edition so if you want it you need to purchase it pretty quick!

MAC Lipsticks Explained

MAC Lipsticks Explained

Wednesday, 22 April 2015

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Walking into a MAC store can be daunting enough, then you are faced with a huge array of lipsticks, all with different finishes, undertones and shade names. It can all be a bit too much to take it, and a little overwhelming. I have already done a post explaining all of the Eyeshadow finishes and this post is slightly like a second part to that, so make sure you also check that out.

MAC Isabel and Ruben Toledo Collection

MAC Isabel and Ruben Toledo Collection

Monday, 20 April 2015

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 MAC are always bring out new collections, or creating collections using their permanent products but only some of them are really hyped. MAC Cinderella collection is all everybody's been talking about and I have heard nothing about this MAC Isabel and Ruben Collection until one of my friends gave me these pieces from the collection. Look how beautiful the packaging is, dare I say it but I much prefer this to the Cinderella packaging and am tempted to buy more from this collection just because of the packaging, (is that bad?!)