My summer makeup routine!!

Since my most popular post is 'My everyday makeup routine', I thought I would do another (giving people want they want and all... Says the girl with a 0 follower count haha). Of course I couldn't do another post exactly the same, I wanted to mix it up; and since the word on everyone's (and by everyone's I mean the part of England that I live in) is summer, I had the amazingly amazing idea to do a summer everyday makeup routine; the emphasis being on the summer part.  Genius, right?!  

  

As I'm pretty sure most people don't wear the same makeup in the dead of winter as they wear on a glorious summer day. ( Like Today in England, btw. Highs for 27 Degrees- yes please. ~ A short poem by Rachel Reid :-)

On most summer days I don't wear any makeup up at all, but now and again I tend to a have penchant for wearing a bright lipstick with no other makeup. Par example: today!

We just got a family iPad, so I apologise if I'm a bit snap-happy. It's so much easier than having to take  pics on your camera, download to your computer, edit etc. Now my photos will be as candid as they come!!!

Anyway, I digress. Yet again. But some days in the summer you might be going to a special event… (E.g: summer in the city- I'll be there!) and you just feel a little bit too naked with next to no makeup on. So I present to you: 

My summer makeup routine!!

Finally, you all gasp in unison. 

~First I take the Revlon PhotoReady 'Compact Makeup' (my shade is 200 beige, if you care to know and it's a really good match, especially since I couldn't swatch it in the store!) It has a 'liquefying screen' which, according to Revlon 

"The cream makeup instantly liquefies for complete coverage and superior blend-ability. Lightweight powder finish. Perfected airbrushed skin in any light". I wasn't expecting it to be that good when I bought it, as it was a spur of the moment kinda thaanng; and although I was familiar with the 'photo ready' line- I hadn't heard anything about this particular product online.

 However, it was super easy to apply, with the sponge and mirror that it comes with (perfect for on the go, or even a festival!) and true to claims blends really nicely and looks soooo natural. One thing I can't stand is feeling self conscious because you are wearing your makeup too noticeably .

~Next to keep the makeup in place for longer, and mattify the skin in those hot (hopefully!) summer months, I use the Collection 2000 ( now asking to be called simply...'Collection'. Ohhh-err. Get them :-) Pressed Powder in 15 Warm Bronze. It also leaves a nice smooth feeling on the skin ( I'm guessing that's because its enriched with silk!)

~After that I curl my lashes with some random lash curlers and apply the Relvon PhotoReady 3D Volume Mascara in  Blackest Black. I wouldn't call it 'Volume' per say; its more Lengthening and  definition, but still a great product all the same. 

I don't know about you, but with all this 'PhotoReady' in there I just might have to wear it to Summer in the City, since I'll *hopefully* be photographed with some Youtuber's and  want to look my best! I give you permission to steal this look :-). ( Although it isn't groundbreaking, what am I saying?!?)

~To finish,   I apply the Relvon Lip Butter (excess use of Relvon not intended.) in the shade 010 Raspberry Pie.(what I'm wearing in the earlier picture). It's a really pretty colour; but its light and not drying on your lips, as conventional lipsticks have a tendency to do. You can sheer it out, or apply a couple of layers and have a really statement lip. I love its versatility!   

Or... It's just the staple we all know and love Vaseline. Sometimes a girl needs a bit of Mosturizing 'ya know?

Sooo that's it! I apologise about their being no promised Monthly favorites, time just snuck away from me as it has a habit of doing recently. I lost the list with all the things I wanted to include, so that's my totally acceptable reasoning. Right?!?

 I'm so drained from school and can't wait for the hols (2 weeks left!!) I have a list as long as my arm of things to do... whether that happens or not, we'll see ( we all know what happened the last time I promised to do something :-) 

I feel that this post has been really long and I really need to try my hand at condensing. But writing this exact sentance is just making it longer so.....

*Sparkle*---

Rachel   xxx

My everyday makeup routine

So I don't wear makeup everyday, nearly everyday I go au naturale; but on the days that I do wear makeup this is what I am likely to be wearing. 

Somedays, time and zest depending, I'll tone it up or down- but for the most part this is what I wear!

So now my long intro is over- lets get onto the products! 

All the makeup products displayed fashionably on my bedroom carpet!
I apologise for the bad pic quality....


First I take the
Neutrogena Oil-free moisturiser £3.13: 
Which is great for my oily acne prone skin and is currently 1/3 off at boots :-)- score!

 And mix a blob of that with
Collection Lasting Perfection Ultimate Wear foundation (16 hour wear, SPF 20, Oil Free) My shade is 6 Golden £5.99:
on the back of my hand, and then apply it to my face with my fingers-It's all about time efficiency here!
This ensures a coverage that is light and non-cakey, yet still moisturising and providing some coverage.
This foundation is in the same range as the concealer that everyone went nuts over in the blogsphere, and I find it to be pretty decent!  (3for2 at boots BTW)

Next I take the

Garnier Caffine Anti-dark Circles 2-in-1 Tinted Eye Roll-on in Dark £10.49: 

and roll it under my eyes and pat the product down with my ring finger as it is your weakest finger and will give the least pressure on your delicate undereyes. Its also super cooling! This is quite expensive for what it is but I got it from Tesco's for £1.75 at a seemingly one off price? Whatever- I'm not complaining!

After that I pat not  rub- as not disturb the products underneath
Collection Sheer Loose powder:...Which I couldn't find on the boots website, but found it at Superdrug  for £2.99 or 2for5 across selected products.

I used a Barbara Daly Powder Brush
to do this-which I purchased as a set of 5 brushes for £10.
I can't find them online, but this Youtube video should provide some insight into how they work.

Next I dusted the
Collection 2000 Shimmer Shades 'Blushalicious Blusher'lightly over my cheeks which gave my a nice natural glow.

For brows I used

                                     Natural Collection Solo Eyeshadow in Crushed Walnut 

                                     £1.79 and picked up product with a eyebrow brush 
 (sorry, don't know where it is from) and brushed that through my brows.

and I set all that with

Miss Sporty Just Clear Mascara £2.99 

(Nearly there... I promise!)

Next, I curled my lashes with 

some cheap eyelash curlers that I got year ago from Sports Direct, I believe.

 I didn't even know that they did cosmetic related things at the time!

I put a bit of the

Maybelline Liner-Matic Twist Up Pencil Eye Liner £4.09:

in my tight line. (The top water line, so to speak). This transferred to the bottom water line throughout the day, but I didn't mind how this looked, I liked it actually!

Then I used the

Revlon 3D Volume Mascara: £10.99

which is more lengthening to be honest, but lovely all the same.

Then I dusted some of the 

Fashion Fair Eyeshadow in Mahogany Mist £10.50

 with my finger.

I found  fashion fair products on Debenhams website.

Lastly, I put on some

Vaseline Lip Therapy in Rosy Lips £1.99 

Phew! That was extensive! Takes me about 10-15 mins to apply.

The coloured underlined words are links (non-sponsored) that will take you to the specified product if you click on it!

If you've read to the end, well done you! I put a lot of effort into my posts and I really appreciate it.

I tried to take some photos of me sporting the look, but my crappola camera didn't pick up the details, so I deemed it kinda pointless.

Anyho-

*Sparkle*---

Rachel   xxx