My everyday make-up routine

Disclaimer: I was very scared to post this photo as my skin is breaking out really bad lately, however, I decided to because I know i'm not the only person in the world to have spots, and it has been alot worse! 

I’ve decided I am going to share my everyday makeup routine because I enjoy reading and watching YouTube videos on other peoples. I just love to know what other people are loving and using. I always get a little inspiration from what other people are carrying in their makeup bags. I’m not an expert, and am definitely not claiming to be! So if you don’t like how I do something, or use something then that doesn’t bother me aha. I have been using makeup since around 12 years old and have learned from trial and error. I also have my older sister to steal makeup from and to tell me if I look a state aha! ‘Cos she will. I use my makeup in the order I like and I probably don’t do it correct according to professionals but I am happy with the finish so there isn’t a problem.

Step 1: Face primer

The first step to my make up is applying primer to the oily areas of my face. I use this as a base for my make up for longer lasting foundation. Oily areas tend to be my T zone, chin and under my eyes. I just squeeze a pea size amount on the back of my hand and apply with my pointing finger. Once this has all sunk into my skin I move on to 

foundation.

Step 2: Foundation

I have currently repurchased an old favourite foundation which is Rimmel London Match Perfection. I use the shade Ivory because I have rather pale skin. I had been using Seventeen Miracle Matte but became less fond of it, because when my face gets wet (in the rain, or from tears) it tends to go almost like a milky consistency on my face and left patches. I had only bought it because I fancied a change but I would not buy it again. I used to use Match Perfection in college and decided after being recommended it again to go for it.

I press one pump onto the back of my hand, and with my finger I take some product from my hand and dot it around my face. When I have done this I use my Real Techniques stippling brush and evenly blend the foundation all over my face until I am pleased with the coverage. This particular foundation gives me medium/full coverage.

Step 3: Concealer

When I am having a particularly bad skin day I apply Collection 2000 concealer to blemishes and spots. I use my ring finger to blend it in using small circular motions. I also use the same circular motions to blend in the concealer under my eyes. This can make me look more awake and fresh on days when I could curl up in bed for an extra few days in bed!

Step 4: Eyebrows

Next it is time to do my eyes brows. I have tried different products for them over the last few years. I started off with eye shadow, moving onto pencil and now I use Seventeen’s Brow’s that, brow kit. The first thing I do is tweeze out and strays that may have appeared. I then very gently draw on an outline using a pencil of the shape I am going for. I find that my brows can look different everyday because I don’t really know what I am doing to be quite honest; I just make it up as I go along. When I have done this I use the brush from the kit to apply the wax, and then the powder. I only highlight under the brow bone if I am making a special effort because I can 

never be fussed.

Use a pencil to outline the shape

Apply the wax

         

Apply the powder

Step 5: Powder

 To set my foundation I use the Stay Matte Rimmel powder in the shade 003 Peach Glow. I use a brush to evenly apply this all over my face. I also use this to secure my brows even more. This is an important step in my routine as I have oily skin and struggle to have a matte finish without this.

Step 6: Blush

  
I apply MUA in the shade Marshmallow to the apples of my cheeks blending it with a brush.

Step 7: Eye shadow

I don’t always wear eye shadow, but when I do, during the day I always wear something subtle. For this look I used the Sleek palette. I used Nubuk on the entire lid and moss in my crease. For something a bit girly I used a little bit of Taupe for a shimmer effect.

Step 8: Eye liner

For eyeliner I have stopped using pencil on my waterline so much as I feel like it makes my eyes appear smaller. Now I use 2 True effortless eyeliner on my lash line. Depending on how thick it ends up when I have it matching on both sides determines my entire look aha! I can never keep it thin which is really annoying. For this look I went for a cat eye flick. I think this is such a simple step but can really flatter my eyes.

 

Step 9: Mascara

The final step of my makeup is to curl my eyelashes and apply mascara. At the moment I am using Scandal Eyes rockin’ curves by Rimmel. I really like this mascara as it leaves my lashes looking long and unlike other mascaras it doesn’t leave them clumpy and clogged with too much product.

I’d love to know what you’re using in your basic routine. Let me know in the comments what you are loving right now.

Thanks for reading!