I Love Makeup : Drugstore Starter Kit

I can’t quite believe in all my years of blogging that I’ve never covered the ground of a comprehensive drugstore makeup starter kit. You know how much I love lists, kits, all that good stuff – so here it is. Whether you are new to the world of beauty, are in need of some inspiration plucked freshly from the aisles of Boots and Superdrug or are putting together a to-be-gifted kit for a friend (can you be my mate?), here’s what I’d suggest lobbing into your basket that covers all beauty-bases:

FACE: Primer isn’t a completely necessary step, but it does help keep things in place that little bit longer. Right now I’m liking a dab of the Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser around areas where foundation likes to play a disappearing act. For foundation it’s a toughie to find one foundation to fit all, but the L’Oreal True Match Foundation does a good job of people pleasing. When I mentioned this on Instagram I’d say 90% of the comments were in its favour; there’s a vast colour range, it’s got a natural-looking medium-ish coverage and it sits perfectly between matte and dewy. It’s good. The corresponding concealer is a nice one too that I’ve been using for years - L’Oreal True Match Touche Magique Concealer. Try to find one that can double up as an under-eye cover-up and blemish blender away-er too. A liquid highlighter is a nice addition, like Revlon Photoready Skin Lights. They can be blended with foundation to sheen it up, applied on cheeks as a highlighter or mixed it with body lotion for an oomph-ed up glow. Bronzer is a must-have for imparting faux rays on your complexion if required or adding definition; just stick to something without too much shimmer like the Rimmel Natural Bronzer in Sun Bronze. Finally there’s blush, which being a naturally ruddy faced gal I always seem to skip, but there’s no denying that a healthy flush can come in handy in times of general ‘meh-ness’. Cream textures can multi-task as a blush and lip colour and you don’t even need a brush – you know how I feel about the MaxFactor Miracle Touch Creamy Blush in Soft Pink.

EYES: To tame and define the brows, Maybelline’s Brow Drama is a good choice that sets while adding a touch of pigment in the right places. Moving onto lids and a palette that has every neutral eye makeup menu covered is the Wet ‘n’ Wild in Comfort Zone. With MAC-dupes a plenty in there, it’s comprehensive alright, though annoyingly unavailable in the UK – apologies for being a tease. But MUA and Sleek have got some wicked compacts out there storing eye makeup looks aplenty in ‘em. Then you’ve got to have a mascara and may I point you in the right direction of MaxFactor and L’Oreal – both do fab formulations that should appease you whatever your lash preference. An eye pencil or two is a good addition as well. Not only do they come in handy for upper lid lining and tight-lining they can also be used smudged all over the lid sans shadow or as a base. Rimmel’s Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Eye Liners are the best in the biz I’ve found.

LIPS & TOOLS: My gloss recommendation is a no-brainer – Maybelline’s ColourSensational Lipglosses. If you’re into nudes give Coffee Kiss a go, pink lovers go for Pink Shock or if you fancy something subtle there’s always Cashmere Rose. But bridging the gap between gloss and lip colour are the Revlon Lacquer Balms. Now these come in every kind of formula you could possibly think of, but the shade Demure from their glossy line-up is a good all-rounder and nude option for all. Now you’ve got to have a bold lip in there and I reckon Rimmel offer up the best range on the highstreet. Their Moisture Renew formula has a tonne of bold colours, but In Love With Ginger is my personal favourite. Tools-wise, unless you’re naturally graced with a full-on flutter, a pair of eyelash curlers will always come in handy and personally I find the Superdrug ones to do the job. Then for brushes it’s all about Real Techniques. Being synthetic they buff in colour beautifully, wash well and aren’t too pricey. There’s a whole host of options to pick from, but the Sam’s Picks Collection has all the good’uns in.

Of course there are some gaps in the aforementioned kit. For example there’s no inclusion of a setting powder, (though a light dusting of bronzer should do the trick and the finish of the L’Oreal True Match isn’t too dewy) or eye primer (a bit of concealer on the lids will get rid of redness) – multi-tasking makeup is where it’s at. A note on brushes too; Real Techniques aside, No.7 do a good Lisa Eldridge approved range plus there are always deals on them and the Zoeva, available from Love Makeup do a line-up that seem very MAC-like for a fraction of the price. You may also notice the non-appearance of a nude lipstick in the list, but that’s because I’m saving the best budget buffs up my sleeve for New trends eye makeup.

Taking Care Of Lips

Taking Care Of My Lips

I never need my mope less than impeccable. Here's the manner by which I get kissable, common, enchanting lips in 10 minutes. A few snaps of Taking Care Of Lips for you.

The skin on lips is extremely thin and holds less regular shade, so its more defenseless to sun harm and dryness. Just used a water wet half folded tissue as my first step.

 

Keeping it Moisten, I squeeze it for the nest step.

Softly using it on my Lips from left to right and then right to left.Holding it against my mouth for a full minute to saturate lips before the next step, exfoliation (which I use once a week).

Now it needed to apply a petroleum Jelly. So I must do that and I did.

Now I need to absorb my Jelly by holding them for at least 30 seconds together in this style.

A thin coat of lipstick serves best for me. I never try to over do it.

Now its time to finish with a Lip Gloss coat. I would prefer using a thicker coat for me.

Nice smile and pinkish lips always boost my beauty. I would never like to Smile with crackled and chapped lips. Smiling with chapped lips is also painful for me so I prefer Taking Care Of My Lips daily.

Lipstick Tips And Lipstick Choice

Lipstick is an important feature for women fashion and Beauty.It goes critical when the time is getting short and you are applying make up on your face.It is 5 pm and the wedding party will start at 6pm,it means you have only one hour.Your car is disorder from the last two days,so have a conveyance problem as well. There should be margin for going and coming back.So the time is narrow and you have to do a lot of work,like changing your dress and polishing your shoes,etc.After moisturizing to your face,applying special creams,giving a natural treatment to your eyes, you look like a creature came from the other planet.

Oh!There is still the matter most of lips.Ok,select a natural color lipstick for your lips.But freeze for a movement,I want to say some words about you lips.It may be easier to remember to give your lips special treatment if the skin on your lips really is special.It’s like the inside of your mouth and like the skin on the rest of your body;it is membrane on outer side.Sun,wind and cold combine with dry,indoor air and bad habits like licking or picking at your lips,to cause cracking and chapping.Licking your lips sets up a vicious circle of dryness and chapping,making you want to lick them more.That’s a tough habit to give up.You have to be well motivated.

Men and women both with chapped lips should use a lip balm every night and keep their lips protected during the day,with a product that contains sunscreen.It’s important to use a balm specially made for your lips rather than a moisturizer you use on your face or the rest of your body.For the most women,lipstick is an additional layer of protection that has definite benefits to offer.Because you lips lack the horny outer layer the rest of your skin has,they’re more exposed to water loss;they’re also more exposed to sun damage.Lipstick,especially if it contains a sunscreen,can help protect this delicate tissue.

But the difference between simply using lipstick and using it knowledgeably is vital.Women still suffer from dry lips more than men,suspect that a contributing reason may be incorrect use of lipstick.Women frequently wipe their lipstick off to apply a new layer.This rubbing removes any protective natural cell layer as well as the old lipstick.Whether removing makeup,lips should always be treated gently.At night,for instance,lipstick should be washed off and the lips blotted dry.For a few of us,lipsticks can actually cause the chapping and peeling they’re meant to prevent.Lipstick allergies are quite uncommon,but if you think this might be your problem,try going without lipstick for several weeks.

If that helps,try using a lipstick that is fragrance-free,since fragrance is what people are most often allergic to in cosmetics.Another possible,but uncommon,cause of chronically dry,chapped lips is an infection.If you’ve been troubled any other infections,you might want to check with your skin doctor about this possibility.I am sure that my Lipstick Tips and Lipstick Choice tricks would help you.