Hello!
It's been a while since I last showed what was in my make-up bag, and since things have changed quite a lot I thought I'd do an updated version with a better layout and products.
I'm going to go through my makeup bag in categories and show what's inside, however as there are quite a lot of products I won't be explaining all of them.
The Inside looks like this:
As you can see it's every cramped and crowded, and that is because I am a makeup hoarder. I worry that if I take out a product then I may need that on an occasion, and will regret taking it out-I don't know why I think like this, but that's why I can't organize my makeup bag hence why there's so many products in there.
2. Rimmel Match Perfection foundation in 010-I don't wear foundation but I always like to have backup in case I need it.
3. Urban Decay Primer Potion-This came in my Urban Decay eyeshadow palette, I've only just started using it and I am very glad I did. I didn't think primers were worth the hassle and money, however they really do help in keeping my eyeliner on all day-especially as I have watery eyes this helps prevent smudging.
5. Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer in Light-This concealer is a holy grail product, the best and most affordable concealer ever.
6. Natural Collection Green concealer-Green concealers are used to cancel out redness from spots because the green counteracts the red, so I keep this in here for rare nasty blemishes.
1. MUA pencil eyeliner-I don't use pencil eyeliner, however I keep this in my bag because the lid has an in-built sharpener which is useful for eyebrow pencils.
3. Benefit They're Real mascara-This mascara is very similar to The Falsies mascara, except this one is more pricey, but I enjoy using them simultaneously for a dramatic, full lash look.
5. L'Oreal Paris Super Liner Brow Artist-I have 2 of these because I take one out with me wherever I go as I have a fear of my eyebrow rubbing off, and washing off in rain.
6. Collection clear mascara-This is for my eyebrows, not my eyelashes. It keeps my brow hairs in place all day, and makes my eyebrows look more defined and sharp.
7. Maybelline Gel eyeliner-In my most recent review I said about not using this very often, however I do use it over my L'Oreal Paris eyeliner to ensure a waterproof line.
1. Benefit blusher in Dandelion-This was in my makeup bag in my last post, but as it's Spring again I put this back in because it's a more subtle, and natural colour.
3. Bourjois Paris Delice de Poudre bronzer-This is what I use for contouring rather than a full-face bronzed look. This bronzer is especially good for contouring, because it is quite matte which means it's easier to give your face shape as it looks like a shadow rather than a glow.
5. Rimmel London eyeshadow in 001-Eventhough this is an eyeshadow I use it as a highlighter because it's not too iridescent, and doesn't have purple undertones so it's easier to use as a cheekbone highlight because it doesn't look too strong.
6. Mac Vanilla pigment-I use this pigment for highlighting smaller areas like; the bridge of my nose, inner eye, brow bone, and cupids bow.
1. Homemade Lip Balm
3. Kate Moss lipstick in 107-I wear this lipstick the most out of all the ones in my makeup bag because it's not as bright as a red, but also isn't pink, it's a gorgeous plum colour that suits all outfits and makeup looks.
4. Kate Moss lipstick in 20-I haven't worn this yet because it's an extremely bright pink, however as the Spring season is approaching, I will be wearing this more with my Dandelion blusher that I have also bought back into my makeup bag for Spring.
6. Tesco Lip balm-The reason I have a cheap Tesco lip balm is because I use it just before I apply lipstick. As it's cheap it has no additional features so doesn't leave a shiny residue which is not what I want before applying a lipstick, and that's why I have this.
7. Lipcote-For those who don't know, Lipcote is a fluid in which you apply onto blotted lipstick, and it keeps the product on all day. It also protects the lipstick from transferring onto something else, e.g another persons lips, water bottles. I find this very handy and useful for when I'm going out, and won't have an opportunity for re-applying lipstick.
9. Mac lipstick in Creme D'Nude-I love this lipstick for lazy, natural makeup days. It's a subtle nude with a glossy finish that doesn't leave your lips looking like 'foundation lips', and also has a moisturizing feel.
1. EcoTools Face brush-This isn't the best powder brush because it's not a large and is very dense, so this brush makes it harder to evenly distribute the powder, and only pick up a small amount of product.
3. Real Techniques Detailer brush-I use this for applying the Mac Pigment because it's very small, and fits into the pot.
4. Boots Eyelash and Brow groomer
5. Real Techniques Contour brush-I use this for contouring the bronzer as it is the right dome shape to fit into the hollows of my cheeks, temples, and jawline.
6. Real Techniques Pointed Foundation brush-Like I said, I don't wear foundation so I use this for my concealer instead as I like an even finish.
8. Real Techniques Blusher brush-I really like this blusher brush, with one sweep over my blusher then cheeks I have the right amount of colour on my cheeks, and don't look too fake or over done.
9. Real Techniques Expert Face brush-This is used for applying the eyeshadow highlighter. As the brush is dense it picks up the product well, and is the right size for sweeping up my cheeks.
You may or may not have noticed I don't have any eyeshadow products for my eyes, this is because I don't really have time for eyeshadow, and I also don't have the brushes for perfecting an eyeshadow look. Anyway, my makeup bag is probably too full for most people's liking, however it helps with all my needs!
