I've never been one to carry a makeup bag around with me, purely because I never really carried a handbag either! But lately I've found that rather than rummaging through my collection everyday to reach for the same products, I should just put all my most used items in a makeup bag to make my life a whole lot easier!
So this is my makeup bag, it is so tiny and I really do need to replace it but the fact that it's small means it fits in any size bag, for the most part! I bought it for £1 in a cheap shop in the UK, it's just a clear plastic makeup bag with a pink edging and pattern running across it. It fits just about anything and everything I need everyday in it!
Let's dive in, these are not in order of how I apply/wear them, it's just as I took it out!
The first thing I have is my foundation, if you follow my blog you'll know this is my favourite foundation to date! It's the Max Factor Face Finity All Day Flawless 3 in 1 foundation. It covers everything and leaves a nice smooth finish to the skin. I have a review of this foundation already on my blog if you want to see a more detailed post all about it!
Next I have a clear mascara, this one I got from one of those teen magazines years ago. I use this simply to set my brows in place as it does a good job and doesn't leave them looking crispy and just tames them even more!
Then I have the Rimmel Match Perfection concealer. Although this isn't my go-to concealer any more, I keep it in my makeup bag as I like to use it to highlight areas of my face such as my cupids bow and the bridge of my nose. The coverage is also good and does help hide anything I don't want showing!
This is my favourite concealer to date, again if you follow my blog you'll know I adore this concealer! This is the Rimmel Wake Me Up concealer, it really does cover everything you need it to and it makes your eyes brighter and it's just amazing. It doesn't really settle into fine lines and it's just an overall great concealer.
For my brows I use the MUA Pro-Brow Ultimate Eyebrow Kit in Dark. The shade is perfect for my brows and it doesn't smudge or wear off. This product alongside the clear mascara are a great duo and work perfectly together!
Mascara is a sensitive topic as I can never find one I am 100% happy with, although I can't say it's my all time favourite, it is the best I've used so far. This is the Maybelline Rocket Volume Mascara, I don't feel it gives my lashes much volume and they also don't look as thick as I'd like them to. If you have any recommendations please let me know!!
Another product which has been previously mentioned on my blog, the Rimmel Soft Kohl Eyeliner Pencil. I don't use this product too often but it is perfect for smudging along the lash line for a smokey look. This is my go-to product for those type of looks!
I don't wear this lipstick often but I keep it in as an option. This is the Collection Duluxe lipstick in 01 Prohibition. It's a great deep pink/berry colour for winter and adds to any natural makeup look for a pop of colour! I would definitely recommend this as an affordable lipstick.
I've moved away from loving the baby lips products by Maybelline. However I keep this one in my makeup bag just incase I forget a lip balm and I need to hydrate my lips before applying lipstick. The product is good but I'm not a huge fan anymore.
This is my all time favourite lipstick, I always wear this lipstick if I want just a subtle but still nude lip. This is the Kate Moss by Rimmel lipstick in the shade 08. It's a perfect deep peach colour (if that makes sense). I definitely recommend everyone has it in their collection, I can't get enough of it!
A lipstick which I carry that is also from Kate Moss by Rimmel is the lipstick in the shade 107. It is similar to the one I mentioned earlier by Collection, however this one is matte and is a lot darker. The lasting power is amazing and with a lip liner underneath it, it really completes a look.
I cannot stress to you guys enough how much I love this gel liner. This is the Maybelline EyeStudio Lasting Drama 24hr Gel Eyeliner. The brush it comes with really helps create the perfect winged look and it lasts for hours and hours! Really cannot get enough of this product!
Finally, although it doesn't fit in my makeup bag, it always sits right beside it. This is my beloved MUA Heaven and Earth palette. I do use other eyeshadows on a regular basis to switch up my look, however I've noticed that when I'm in a rush I always reach for this as my go-to palette.
So here are all the products I have in my makeup bag! I hope you enjoyed this insight into my most used products. Let me know what your favourite go-to products are and your opinions on any I have shared with you.
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- Katie x
