Current "Everyday" Makeup Routine

With this lock-down situation, I've seen some pretty tragic reflections stare me in the face, in the mirror. My skin had a bit of a meltdown at the beginning, lack of makeup on many days has made my skin oilier than usual and overall, I just haven't looked too fabulous. HOWEVER, to prove to myself the potential I have (and also to give myself something to do), I like to do my makeup. I obviously don't sit in my house with a full face every single day, but on the days I do choose to, I've found I really love how it turns out. 

On some days, I like to copy YouTube tutorials and practice my makeup skills, but on days I just want to feel a bit more normal, I've been doing the same look and I thought I would share it with you. If you want to see what products I have been using lots recently, just keep reading. 

ELF Putty Primer Review

I love trying new makeup products. I find doing makeup so relaxing, so having new things to try and love is always great. After watching several JuicyJas videos, I became really eager to try the putty primer from ELF. It took a little while for me to see it in UK stores, but by the time I did, it was coming up to Christmas. Instead of purchasing it myself, I put it on my Christmas wishlist. My brother was kind enough to get it for me and I've been testing it out over the last few weeks. Here are my thoughts on the product.

Basic Information: 
Price: £8.00
Amount: 21g
Shade: Universal Sheer

You can get this product from the ELF website, Superdrug and Boots. 

This product has been compared to the Tatcha Silk Canvas primer as they are very similar in texture and purpose. I have not had the opportunity to try the Tatcha primer, so I cannot say from my perspective that it is a dupe.

This primer is a very different texture to what I expected. Although it is labelled as a putty primer, it's actually more solid than you would think. It melts like butter on the skin and a little goes a long way, but it isn't goopey or "squishy" as such. I like that, as it's mess free and I know it's going to last me AGES.

This product is specifically designed for blurring pores, so I don't use it daily. I wear it when I have slightly heavier makeup on or a full face. The areas I have larger pores are my cheeks, nose, between my brows and chin. It doesn't slip and slide around which is fab and because it is sheer, you cannot see it underneath your foundation or even on your bare skin, if you choose to wear it alone. It makes my skin look smooth and hydrated which is always a good in my books.

There is no fragrance in this product which is great as I am on the journey of going fragrance free in my skin care/makeup products where possible.

The product is pretty long lasting too which is a huge plus.

Overall, I have been really liking this product and I think it is going to replace my Maybelline Baby Skin Primer!

Have you tried this primer? Let me know in the comments.

Thanks for reading,
Have a great day x

Superdrug Haul: Beauty Finds

I needed some sort of makeup remover, because I was running super low on my current bottle of Mi-cellar water. I was too lazy to leave my flat so I went online to buy it. I saw that they had 3 for 2 on some makeup items and skin care bits on sale, so I ended up buying more than just makeup remover. It has been a while since I have done a beauty haul on here, so I thought I would share the few random items that I received in the mail this week.

M A K E U P   W I P E S (£1.29)

I was going to get another Micellar water, but the price went up and there were lots of makeup wipes reduced. I decided to try the Garnier Simply Essentials makeup wipes. They claim to remove waterproof makeup, so hopefully they're good. There is no perfume or alcohol, so I'm hoping my skin agrees with it. I don't have particularly sensitive skin but I always get a little nervous when I try new skin care products.

B R O W   G E L  (£3.00)

I use the ELF Clear Brow & Lash Mascara for my eyebrows everyday. I love this product because not only does it keep my brow hairs in place, but it has two sides, meaning that it lasts AGES. I just finished my current tube, which I have had since August 2018! That's insane to me. It's so cheap but it works super well.


N U D E   L I P S T I C K  (£4.00)

I already had the Revolution X Soph Lipstick in the shade 'Fudge' but I wanted to pick up 'Syrup' as it is more nude. Fudge is the perfect dark brown shade and I like to pat it with my finger for a softer and more subtle colour, however Syrup is more of a genuine nude on my skin-tone. It is slightly more pink toned than I expected but I still really like it. I like that it's a creamy formula and doesn't dry out your lips. I may have to get the third shade too, just to complete the collection.


R E D   L I P S T I C K   D U O  (£6.99)

The second lipstick I chose is actually a duo product, so I guess I should call it the third lip product. I have been really intrigued by Flower Beauty since it made an appearance in Superdrug. It definitely has a luxury look for a cheaper price tag. It's at the higher end of the drugstore but it's still really affordable. I decided to buy one of their duo lip products, in the shade 'Red Velvet'. It is the perfect true red shade. On one side is a matte lipstick and on the other is a gloss. On first impression I really love the matte lipstick. You definitely need a lip-liner with this, but to be honest I feel like most bold colours do. It is very pigmented and comfortable. I haven't wore it long enough to know how long it wears but I have high hopes. The gloss is very comfortable and isn't sticky AT ALL. If anything it feels like a liquid lipstick prior to drying down.

I definitely want to try more Flower Beauty products. I have put the foundation and concealer on my wish-list.

C O N C E A L E R (£5.00)

I'm running low on my Maybelline Fit Me concealer, so thought I would get a concealer in advance. I always like to try different concealers as I haven't found a staple one that I really love. I have heard some fantastic things about the ELF 16 hr Camo Concealer. I chose the shade Medium Peach, but it looks a little too light in person. Online, it appeared similar to Fit Me in the shade 20, but it's on the paler side. I'm going to give it a go, but if it is too light, I'll probably see if I can exchange it.


E Y E   P R I M E R (£6.00)

I've never used eyeshadow primer before. I always just use concealer but one of my favourite beauty gurus JuicyJas swears by eyeshadow primers. She says she used to just use concealer too but eyeshadow primer has changed the game. I really trust her opinions, so I thought why not try it out. Revolution eye products are incredible, so I ordered their Prime and Lock Primer. This product is HUGE in person. I thought it would be the size of their conceal and define, but it's absolutely huge. I can tell it is going to last me ages, especially since I don't wear eyeshadow everyday.

F R E E    G I F T

Superdrug always give little free gifts when you pay a certain amount. Sometimes it's a makeup product and other times it's cute little items. With this order I got an inflatable cup holder. I'm going to assume it's due to summer or Love Island coming up. I can't imagine I'll actually use this but it's a cute idea anyways. I also got a copy of this month's DARE Magazine, featuring Jamie Genevieve. She looks beautiful on the cover page!

So this is everything I got from Superdrug. There are a few things I want to get in the next couple weeks so maybe I'll do another one, or follow me on Insta 'chelle._babes' in case I haul the items on my story.

What was the last thing you bought in Superdrug? Let me know in the comments.

Thanks for reading,
Have a great day x

My Current Makeup Routine (Drugstore Edition)

As most of you all know, I love makeup! I enjoy doing it in the morning or before I go out. I don't wear makeup every single day, however when I do, I like to stick to a very similar look. In my opinion it is very simple and quite fresh faced.

I always do my makeup in the same order every time I do it. I guess I've just got into the habit of it.

The first thing I always ensure to do is moisturise my face. I use the Nivea Daily Essentials Regenerating Night Cream. I don't tend to use too much as it is quite a thick formula. I use it in the morning and at night as it really works well with my skin.

Straight after, I apply primer. The primer I am currently using is the Barry M Flawless Original primer. It smooths out my skin and creates a nice barrier between my skin and the makeup. It is matifying, which I feel helps my makeup to stay on longer, claims to minimise pores. I'm not a huge fan of this primer however I tend to go through primers and then change it up once its empty.

While I let the primer settle into my skin, I fill in my eyebrows with the Collection eyebrow kit. I always use the middle shade as it is perfect for my hair colour and skin tone. I use a sturdy angled brush to shape and fill them in. I use the Freedom brow pomade to outline my brow and sharpen the end if I want a bolder brow. Then I set it with the collection clear mascara. Sometimes I carve them out with the foundation I am using that day.
 
For foundation I am currently using the LA Girl Pro HD foundation. It's a fairly good match for my skin tone and has medium coverage. It adds a really natural glow to my skin without looking oily. It is my favourite foundation from the drugstore. I tend to either go for a sponge over a brush with this foundation as it blends in with my skin rather than sitting on top.

To conceal and highlight I like to mix it up between Maybelline age rewind concealer in nude for a natural look, Collection lasting perfection concealer in the shade 3 or NYX HD in warm beige for a more intense highlighted look. These concealers have great coverage and are super easy to blend, although the NYX concealer definitely feels heavier on the skin.

To set all the liquids I use the Coty Airspun Loose powder in Extra Coverage Translucent if I'm baking and I use Rimmel Stay Matte to dust across my face to keep everything in place.

To Bronze I use the Wet n' Wild Mega Glow Contouring Duo. The bronzer is super warm toned, which is perfect for warming up my skin. For my contour I use the E.L.F Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder. I never use the blush as it doesn't have much pigment however I enjoy using the bronzer. It has some shimmer however it does not show on the skin.

For highlighter and I use either the Sleek Cleopatra's kiss highlighter palette or Maybelline Master Chrome in Molten Gold. Highlight is my absolute favourite part of my routine and I'm absolutely addicted to the glowy life. I highlight my cheek bones and nose.

My favourite mascara is the Maybelline Lash Sensational. It creates some volume and makes my lashes dark. The only other thing I wish it did was add length but no mascara I've ever tried has been able to do that quite yet. I hear the new L'Oréal one is good, so I may give that a go.

My favourite lip product currently is NYX lip lingerie in Ruffle trim. It's the perfect coral nude for my skin tone and has an amazing formula. It doesn't make my lips feel dry and doesn't transfer at all. I'm running out now and definitely need to pick up a new one.

So that is my makeup routine. I hope you were enlightened. It really isn't anything special.

Thanks for reading,
Have a great day x