BEAUTY FAVOURITES FROM 2015
Big love for this stuff. As someone with dull skin, with yellowish/greenish undertones (thanks life... apparently I have the DNA of a Simpson), this makes such a difference for brightening up my skin. I mainly use it when I'm making an effort with my makeup (can't be wasting Chanel on any old day!), but I love how it makes my skin look so much healthier.
I had to throw this one in there, although I'm still on the lookout for something to replace this as my go-to foundation. I do love Double Wear.... I have done for a good few years, but I know it's a heavy old thing that I see as a bit of a comfort blanket - something to really plaster over the imperfections. For bad skin bouts, this is something I always go back to.
My most used concealer this year, although I probably haven't used it that much to conceal. More for sharpening things up and a bit of contouring. It's now a big part of my brow routine, using it with a flat brush to neaten up any fuzzy areas. It's also a good one for doing the same with lip products - I'm absolutely rubbish with lip liner.
This one I love because it's a really cheap alternative. I always get it when I've got one of those No. 7 vouchers, so it costs under a fiver?! Something like that. For those in-between brush wash times, I find this is what I go for.
Probably one of my favourite beauty purchases from 2015. I've never used the Beauty Blender, but as this is such a cheap option, I don't think I'm that bothered about trying it. Plus, this works perfectly for me! The main thing is using it wet - it makes such a difference. These days I rarely bother using a foundation brush to do my base makeup as I find this just applies so much easier with better results.
Illamasqua Eyeshadows (Forgiveness & Vernau)
I've stocked up on a few of the Illamasqua powder shadows this year. I just find the colour range is really lovely, and they apply well on me. Forgiveness & Vernau are a couple of my favourites - they look great on their own or as more of a socket contour when using shimmer shadows.
I was using a really cheap loose powder before I went back to this one... I'd forgotten how good it is in comparison! It's such a finely milled powder that you barely notice it going on, unlike others I've tried where I end up in a fog of dust that's then difficult to blend. A really light option, that gets rid of any shiny t-zone woes.
My go-to for saying bye bye to the moon face. This one probably is a bit too dark for me (the highlight I don't use as much), but I love it for a really defined contour. If powder contouring products are your thing then this is well worth a try.
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