As I promised a few blog posts ago, here is the make up bag reveal. Yes it's pink. It was given to me by a friend and I quite like the design. Usually on any given day I have at least a lipgloss and powder in my bag for touch ups. However sometimes I need more then that. I know that I probably carry more in this little bag than most people. But then again I have had an affinity with make up for many years going back to early teenage hood when I would save my lunch money and buy Avon. Yes it's true!!!
I don't really know who I take after in that department as my mother only wears lipstick and that's when she goes out. I wear make up even when I don't go out. Call me obsessed. Call me crazy. But that's just me. It's a bit like a hobby and a passion all rolled into one. Plus it's a very normal habit for me. It's like brushing my teeth.
So without further ado here we go:
The first thing I have in my make up bag is this small palette by Elf Cosmetics. It has 16 mini eyeshadows, 8 mini lipsticks, and good sized Blushes and bronzers. Very handy to have if you need touch ups but also if your running late for work or you just can't finish your make up look at home this is perfect. I bought it for about $8.00 on a website called Iherb. Elf products are sold in K-mart however they do not stock the whole range. The pigmentation on the eyeshadows are very good considering the price. Highly recommended. It is called the Beach Beauty night palette.
I don't know about you guys but I never leave without a powder compact. For the last 3 years my trusty Chanel compact did the trick but this one is just as good by Australis. Gets rid of all the shiny spots. In my case the T Zone of my face. Affordable and Australian.
This has been my favourite blush for a long while. It's number 190 Coral by Rimmel. It is not too matt but not too shimmery. It's a great satin finish. This is a must have in my bag and is a different colour to the one in the Elf palette which is more of a pink colour.
I am currently in love with this highlighter. It's the body shop Shimmer waves in Coral. Gives a gorgeous glow to your cheeks. Perfect on tanned skin and for the coming Summer months. I highly recommend this product. I have many other highlighters but this is the one I carry with me.
During the day at times with my Oily T-zone my make up tends to fade around my nose and chin. I take this concealer with me for touch ups but also if I've had a particularly hard night and I have to go out afterward and I can't go home this is fabulous. It's the Rimmel Wake me Up concealer. This concealer covers dark circles but gives you a bright undertone. It's also good at covering up spots.
I have with me 2 lipliners from Jordana, 1 black eyeliner from Inglot an eyeliner in Brown by Stila and a NYX wonder pencil which has a multipurpose use. It covers spots, can fix up makeup mistakes, is great for the lower waterline to make your eyes pop. Also good if you want to highlight certain areas of your face. Depending on which make up look for the day I grab one of these pencils for a touch up.
I know 6 lipsticks. However they are in different shades and do well to go with any make up look I have. 3 are from Rimmel in the colours, 210 Coral in Gold, Lipstick 32, Lipstick07. I have one by NYX in Indian Pink. Wet n Wild Pink Sugar and Ulta3 Nude kisses. These are great wearable, affordable lipsticks for any occasion. Suits most skin tones too.
I have a deluxe sample size Tarte Mascara which perfectly fits in this bag. It's a good mascara, gets the job done.
I have this really gorgeous lipgloss from Colette. There is no name of the shade on here but it's a very nice consistency. It's not too sticky, has enough colour to be won on it's own and as the packaging suggests it shines bright.
My other lipgloss is by Dior. It came in a box set with other glosses so I can't tell you the name of this either. But this is perfect on a nude lip or any pinky lipstick shades.
Finally I have my mini makeup brushes. One is from Thin Lizzy which I use for blushing, contouring and sometimes powdering. The rest are from Eco Tools and I use for the eye area. These are great. Small, compact and fit perfectly. Up until a few years ago all I used was a blush brush and sponge applicators. But I have since broadened my knowledge on make up application.
So that's it everyone. I know it's more than the average person but that's how I roll.
I leave you with this today:
Make up purchased as follows:
Elf and Physicians formula. Instore and K-Mart and Priceline or www.iherb.com
Rimmel and Australis: Instore at Priceline or www.priceline.com.au
Inglot: Inglot store
Body Shop shimmer waves: Body shop Australia
Jordana Products: Can be bought at your local $2.00 store or Cheap as Chips. Try online at www.cherryculture.com
