Kate Moss for Rimmel Lipstick 107

 

Kate Moss for Rimmel Lipstick 107

First of all I would like to apologise for not posting in almost a week! I have been so busy lately doing my work experience that when I come home I am too exhausted to do anything! I think the heat plays apart in my tiredness, anyone else find the sun really knocks it out of you? I have finished work experience and I break up from school on Tuesday (YES!!!) so I will be able to post a bit more regularly. 

I purchased this lipstick from ASOS a few days ago. I know you're all thinking "It's summer! Why on earth are you buying dark lipsticks?!" Well, whilst everyone is getting the bright, coral lipsticks out, I thought I'd go for something a bit different. I'm not much of a fan of bright lipsticks; in all honesty I don't think I'm brave enough. Having braces also makes me feel a bit self concious as wearing bright lip colours often draws attention to my mouth/teeth which isn't something I really want. It isn't just that though, I find some corals can make my braces and teeth look an odd colour so I tend to steer away from them. With all of this in mind, I took a while debating whether to buy a bright lipstick and probably end up hating it or buy a dark lipstick and be able to change up the colour intensity more. As you can see I went for a darker lipstick which comes in the form of the Kate Moss for Rimmel Lipstick in 107.

Favourite Contouring Brushes ft. Eco Tools, Real Techniques, MAC

Eco Tools Contouring Brush (part of set)

Real Techniques Contour Brush (part of Core Collection)

Unbranded Angled Contour Brush* (part of set)

MAC 168 brush 

ECO TOOLS CONTOURING BRUSH - TK Maxx (available here)

I bought this brush in a 4 piece brush set from TK Maxx a while ago, and shared the 4 brushes with my friend because we both wanted them but there was only one pack. It was around £7ish but online it's £17.44, so I'd definitely check out your local TK Maxx if you're looking into buying it! This is essentially just a fat version of the Contour Brush from Real Techniques. It adds more product that the RT version so it easy to go a bit overboard but blends it out so seamlessly and looks so subtle and natural. 

REAL TECHNIQUES CONTOURING BRUSH - Boots

Part of the Core Collection, the Contour Brush from Real Techniques is amazing at creating an accurate contour. It is quite dense so it can also pick up a bit too much product (especially with the Sleek Contour Kit) but you just have to have a light hand! That being said, I find this the best brush for using with my Bourjois Chocolate Bronzer because for me that has barely any colour pay off, but with this brush it picks up a good amount! The Core Collection is quite pricey at £20.99 but you also get 3 other great quality brushes! I have a post here all about them!

UNBRANDED ANGLED CONTOUR BRUSH - BangGood

Again, this is just the fat and more dense version of the next brush, the MAC 168. This is also part of a 4 piece brush set from BangGood which I have also done a post on here. This brush is a real multi-tasker, it's great for buffing in foundation and any type of cream product. The angled edge makes it easy to get right under my (non existent) cheek bones and the denseness (is that a word? If not, it is now) really helps to create a strong contour, whilst still buffing it out making it appear seamless.

MAC 168 BRUSH - Selfridges

This brush is a little pricey at almost £30 but it is definitely my favourite brush that I own! It's so delicate and places just the right amount of product on your face. This is definitely one for people, like me, who sometimes forget how much of a light hand they might need! Although mine is dirty, the hairs wash really well and come out white. This is also a multi-tasker for powder products, I use it with my face powder, blush, contour! I really want to find a dupe for this brush as it is so beautiful but pretty pricey!

What are your favourite contour brushes?

Olivia

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Most Reached For #1: Base Products

MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation / Collection Illuminating Touch Concealer / Veil Finishing Powder*

MAC STUDIO FIX FLUID FOUNDATION - Debenhams
When I first bought this foundation back in June I was a bit unsure of it, the shade (NC15) for me is a bit off and this often stuck to some of my dry patches which is not a good look! I recently got a dupe beauty blender (which should really be included in this post seeing as though i've used it almost everyday!) which works a treat with this foundation! It doesn't stick to any dry patches nor does it cake up. The shade is still a bit off but looks okay if blended down my neck, or if I've got fake tan on. I'd say this foundation is about medium coverage as it doesn't cover everything I'd like it to, but I suppose that's what concealer is for. The finish of this foundation is quite matt, but doesn't look too flat on my skin. With the recent hot weather I have been favouring matt finishes so I don't look an absolute glitter ball ;)

COLLECTION ILLUMINATING TOUCH CONCEALER - Boots
I know the majority of bloggers love the Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer but it can be quite drying, especially under the eyes, which is where the Illuminating Touch Concealer comes in; it's peachy-pink tone helps to cover and neutralise dark circles and bags. The coverage may not match up to the Lasting Perfection Concealer, but I like this one more for certain areas. As for the illuminating bit, it isn't too over the top it just lifts the eyes a bit - perfect for when I go back to school because I always look tired no matter how early I go to sleep the night before! 

VEIL FINISHING POWDER - veilcovercream.com
I got this in a little sample pack from the FABB Bloggers event in Manchester back in July and hadn't used it until my Rimmel Stay Matte powder smashed, along with the packaging, just before I was going on holiday so I took this one with me instead. I really like this powder because it adds a tiny bit of coverage and also keeps shine at bay. I have used this on it's own on good skin days and it looks really nice too! I have the shade 'dusk' which I think is the only shade, but there is a translucent shade too. You can get little sample packs for £6.50 and then if you order something you get the £6.50 off your order which is really handy because I think you can only get this online. I know it may be a bit too soon to say this, but I think this could be a holy grail product!

Olivia

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