Final year student Rachel Clarkson shares what's in her Make-Up bag:
MAC Prep + Prime- skin base visage
Well, first
things first- a good primer is essential for the kind of nights out where you
run the risk of your entire face of makeup melting off. I use MAC prep + prime
which creates a velvety soft canvas and works like a magnet, securing
everything in place. MAC doesn’t come cheap (£19.50 for this one) but since it’s
not for everyday, it has lasted for months so I won’t feel too guilty when it
eventually needs replacing!
Max Factor Colour Adapt Foundation
I’ve been using this foundation for
years, I love its perfectly matte and even tone, it’s really easy to blend in
and covers any blemishes well- a pea sized amount normally does the trick and
it lasts all day.
Look Beauty, Holiday Glow
Since moving back to the UK with its
bleak summer forecasts, I’m still grieving for the olive Mediterranean glow I
used to have. So, as a healthier, British alternative I opted for a cheap
bronzer to add a bit of colour and contour. I used to use Tan de Soleil by
Chanel but the £28 price tag felt a little excessive- this Look Beauty
alternative at £5 is much more purse friendly and does the job well.
Benefit, High Beam Highlighter
This Benefit
highlighter is a pretty popular alternative to the touche éclat pen which
started the craze. It brushes straight onto the skin- I use a dab atop my
cheekbones, some beneath my brow and then just a fine sweep down the centre of
my nose and a spot in my cupid’s bow (all magic techniques sourced from
meticulous magazine research). Then just blend in and you’ll dazzle ’em.
Estee Lauder, Tender Blush in Peach Nuance
I tend to
apply blusher after highlighter to avoid the risk of smudging and distorting
the powder. This Estee Lauder blusher goes on beautifully and the colour
options provide a natural, 3-dimensional peachy glow.
Yves Saint Laurent, Eyeshadow Duo in #13
I bought
this YSL eyeshadow duo about four years ago in a pharmacy in Malta. I needed
cashback so I grabbed it- imagine my horror when I saw €46.50 flash up at the
till. To avoid embarrassment I just paid it and hurried out. However, four
years later it’s still my favourite and I use it all the time. The brown and
cream compliment my blue eyes and the applicators help sweep the highly pigmented colour on with precision-
worth every penny!
Collection 2000, Fast Stroke Eyeliner
I first bought this eyeliner when I
was about 12 (cue horrible realisation that that is half of my entire life) and
still use it every day- it’s so easy to use and creates dramatic, pure black
definition. Cannot recommend this liner enough- and it is crazy cheap!
Max Factor, Clump Defy Mascara
In my never-ending
pursuit of a good mascara that doesn’t cost the earth, I opted to try this new
Max Factor ‘Clump Defy’ and hoped it would do as it said: Provide volume
without the clumps. And it does! The rubber brush clings to each single lash
and gives individual intensity- it takes a couple of scoops to get it perfect for
a night out but for day-to-day use I’d say give it a try!
Dior Travel Studio Compact
Last but not
least, this comprehensive compact is an amazing handbag staple. It has
everything you need so it’s perfect for trips where space doesn’t permit a 3
kilo makeup bag! I picked this up in Venice airport for a shocking €35! And, of
course, Dior quality makeup is not to be sniffed at- it’s definitely my best
makeup bargain!
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