I've recently been venturing out of my usual routine by using a few new products as well as forging a new different makeup aesthetic for myself. For me now it's all about the glow whether that be in the form of dewy skin or shimmery lids (but still matte lips, always matte lips for me!). In fact, while I still strive to convey my usual polished makeup look, I have taken a more natural angle at doing it by balancing boldness with soft natural features. Read about my current favourites and changes to my new routine below:
Recently I've been really embracing natural skin in conjunction with more bold eyes or lips. That's why I've been foregoing foundation completely lately and just using my Maybelline Fit Me Concealer all over the face. Since this product imparts quite a natural-looking satin finish to the skin while simultaneously providing decent covereage, it's really the perfect product for me as it doesn't give me the heavy look that foundation almost always gives me.
To further my complexion routine, the current product that I haven't been able to part with (and has even achieved holy grail status, I might add) is the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in "Luminous Light" (full review here). This is magic - it's a powder yet it gives a dewy finish on the skin which is quite unfathomable to me, but it works and I'm literally in love. I just douse my entire face with it by using a large fluffy brush and blending away.
In line with the natural skin routine, I've been dipping back into the Glossier Cloud Paints (full review here) as liquid blushes just blend more seamlessly and give a unique ethereal watercolour stain on the cheeks. Overall, it tops off the natural skin routine beautifully.
For eyeshadow, I think I've finally found my niche: I'm definitely more of a "one and done" eyeshadow wearer, in that I prefer using a swipe of a singular eyeshadow shade on the lids rather than reating a thorough eye look. That's why the Stila Shimmer & Glow Liquid Eyeshadow (full review here) is perfect for me; the shade "Kitten" in particular is so lovely as it is a pinky champagne shade that pretty much compliments any makeup look or outfit I go for. Dare I say this is another new-found holy grail product? Yes, I do dare say so.
While I have all his natural and subtle maeup going on in my routine lately, I like to anchor it all by injecting some boldness which I moderately do with some black eyeliner. The Essence Extreme Lasting Eye Pencil in "Loveheart" one is super creamy and intensly pigmented (but not transfer-proof, unfortunately). I find that tight-lining with a black pencil thickens the lash line and gives the illusion of really full lashes in a much more natural way than fake lashes. It's become almost a daily ingredient in my routine lately!
What are your current favourites or changes in your makeup routine?
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