My Everyday Makeup Routine

I have to admit, I don't do my makeup everyday. Either I don't have time, or I just can't be bothered. But that's okay, because it's important to understand that you shouldn't be ashamed to show the world what you look like without makeup on! So, if we are going to be picky, I should have named this blog post - My Every Day Makeup Routine If I Can Be Bothered. But, I think we can ALL agree that it's a bit lengthy! I also think its good to not continuously wear makeup excessively, as it can make your skin worse than it might have been before. So, this means that it is extremely important to wash and cleanse your face when removing your makeup. Anyway, enough with the chit chat! Let's get on with my routine...

Firstly, I apply a primer. I change my primer frequently, as I am still trying to find one that is perfect for my skin. I feel like the perfect primer should be moisturising for you skin with an SPF to protect your skin and to be able to keep your makeup on throughout the day.

I then gently tap/rub in my foundation. I use my hands to apply my foundation as I think it helps the foundation give an even coverage and doesn't leave any brush marks. The foundation I am currently using is the Nars Sheer Glow foundation. I got my Nars foundation in Sephora and where I was served by a very kind lady, who chose a colour that she thought suited my skin tone and then showed me what it looked like with all of the Nars products. I really recommend going to Sephora (If you are passing by) and trying out the makeup there, as I found that the staff at the Sephora I went to were very helpful and polite.

After Foundation I then apply my concealer, at the moment I am also using the Nars concealer, as I find that using the same brand insures that the consistency and coverage of the product is the same as the foundation ( However, this is only in my opinion), I usually get concealer in a slightly lighter shade than my foundation to lighten under my eyes. I tend to blend this in using my ring fingers as your touch is lighter. I apply my concealer under my eyes and then on any spots or blemishes I may have.

Then it's time for contouring, which I think is really important for bringing life back into your face. I usually use a matte bronzer just underneath my cheek bones to make them look more define and then down the side of my nose, as well of around the edges of my forehead. I then use a shimmery highlight at the top of my cheekbones and down the bridge of my nose. I then apply Blusher to the apples of my cheeks and use a blending brush to (yep you guessed it!) blend all the powders.

Once I am happy with how my contour looks, I then move on to my favourite part, the eyes! For my everyday makeup, I usually use a light pink eyeshadow all over the lid, as I think it is subtle and really complements my brown eyes! I think use either a darker pink or light purple in the crease of my eye and I use a small blending brush to (yep you guess it again!) blend out the eyeshadow. To define my eyebrows I usually add a matte highlight just underneath them. However, I don't fill in my eyebrows as I feel I don't have to, it's personal preference. I then apply my everyday N07 Mascara and my eyes are finished.

Lastly, Lips. I usually apply a light pink or nude lipstick with my everyday makeup look, my favourite lipstick for this look is velvet teddy. Or sometimes, I use a lip gloss.

Then My everyday Makeup Routine is finished, it usually takes me around half an hour (sometimes less) to complete this makeup look. Thank you soo much for reading this blog post!

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