On Lookbook I often receive compliments on my complexion, and whilst the kind words do make me smile they're not always entirely accurate. It's not that I cake on my make up, in fact that's hardly the case, however since I got my first taste of concealer aged fourteen I've been practicing and playing with all sorts of creams and powders, striving to achieve that perfect porcelain finish. I may not be quite there yet, however I have manged to tailor myself a natural looking make up regime which evens out my skin tone without looking too cakey.
I am fairly blessed. I've never suffered too badly with spots, and as long as I'm using a decent moisturiser my skin never gets too dry or patchy, however I do suffer from dark circles around my eyes and my skin tone is somewhat uneven.
This is my usual day-to-day look, and what you see in most of my photos. I used to need flicky gel eyeliner before my make up felt complete, however now I'll go for a more modest bold brow to define my face.
These are my desert island products, going from left to right.
- L'Oreal True Match liquid foundation in Rose Ivory
- Rimmel London Stay Matte Pressed Powder in Transparent
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Bourjois Blusher in Cendre de Rose Brune
- NYC Eye Liner in white
- A felt tipped liquid eyeliner
- L'Oreal Made For Me Lip Blush in Berry Blush
I apply my foundation using my fingers, as personally I find the natural body heat makes the liquid easier to work with. I apply a thin, even layer all over my face, blending at the edges, and then pat an additional layer around my eyes to mask my dark circles and any other blemishes. I set the liquid base with a dusting of pressed powder, using a large, soft brush.
Using a slightly smaller brush, I apply the blusher beneath my cheekbones and into the hollows of my cheeks using an even, circular motion. I also apply it beneath my jaw line to narrow and contour my face. I blend the blush well using my larger powder brush.
I apply the white eye liner liberally to my waterline. This widens and brightens my eyes, as well as working to counteract my dark circles. I picked this trick up from an air hostess aunt and it really works a treat.
I curl my lashes, holding them for thirty seconds before applying two coats of mascara to my upper lashes, and one layer to my lower lashes. I apply a couple of extra layers to my outer lashes to widen my eyes.
I shape my eyebrows using a specialised brush, set them with clear mascara, then tint and define them using the liquid eyeliner pen. My brows are naturally mousy brown, so tinting them black makes them stand out better against my hair.
Finally I use my Berry Blush Lipstick - it's my default, fail safe lip product. It's like a more intense, polished shade of my natural lip colour.
And there you have it, my day-to-day 'natural' make up look! I might do some more looks in the future, but this is generally the base I use regardless of the occasion. I'll just add a gel eyeliner flick or some red lipstick.
