I’m a fan of all things feminine, but I wasn’t really that
much into make-up until recently. What piqued my interest you ask…
Well, I had my wedding coming up and was under the
impression that I’d be able to do my own make-up. I mean, how hard can it be? The
YouTubers make it look so easy. Besides, if I do my own make-up I get to
control the results. I can still look like myself, just a tad flawlessJ. Unfortunately both my
planner and bridesmaids vehemently opposed this idea, and I succumbed. I still
did my own hair though.
So even though I ended up using a professional on my big
day, I’d accumulated a lot more make-up than usual; all in the effort to
practice and perfect my skills. I must say, my practice sessions were mostly
fun but sometimes frustrating. Have you ever followed a YouTube video step-by-step
and still found that your results look nothing like the tutorial? Yoh!
Anyway, I’ve ended up with all this make-up lying around so I
might as well use it, right?
I have developed an everyday make-up routine which includes:
1.
A single light layer of foundation. This just
kinda blurs blemishes and evens skin tone while I still look foundation free (I
hope). I alternate between Loreal Paris True Match Liquid Foundation and Estee Lauder
Double Wear Foundation at the moment. Love them both actually.
2.
Fill in my eyebrows. I prefer retractable
pencils, sharpening is so primitive, lol. My favourite is the NYX Micro Brow
Pencil, gives a more natural looking brow. I have also used MAC Spike Brow
Pencil (which I was told was discontinued when I went looking for a
refill, I could be wrong). I’m currently using the Revlon ColorStay Brow Pencil.
It was recommended to me when I couldn’t find the NYX and I was too lazy to go
around testing other products. It’s okay, alas a bit too thick for my liking. I
will not be repurchasing it.
3.
Mascara – I’m currently loving the Loreal Paris
Telescopic Mascara. It provides me with length and it’s less clumpy. I also
have a couple of Essence mascaras; talk about value for money. You get better
results than with most mascaras for half the price.
4.
Lastly, I put some colour on my lips – Mostly
use tinted lip bums. I can’t say I’m particularly pleased with any of them really.
Especially because I haven’t found one as moisturising as Vaseline while giving
me lasting pigmentation, any suggestions ladies?
That’s
it ladies! I’m ready to face the world!
Yimina
ozithobayo
Snothando
Shezi
