Daily Make-up Routine

Step 1 - First, using a Real Techniques expert face brush, I blend a small amount of the YSL Le Teint Touche Éclat Foundation all over my face.

Step 2 - Then, I apply a small amount of the Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer to my under-eyes and any blemishes/red areas with an EcoTools concealer brush.

Step 3 - Now, I add a sufficient amount of Benefit's Hoola Bronzer to a BareMinerals Blush Brush and sweep it over my cheeks, temples, forehead and jaw line. I also use this to contour my cheekbones.

Step 4 - Going in again with my Expert Face Brush, I take a small amount of Topshop's Cream Blush in the shade Afternoon Tea and apply to the apples of my cheeks. Sometimes I miss out this step if my skin is already quite red toned.

Step 5 - After this is completed, I then use either my Topshop Magic Liner, or MAC Liquid Liner (depending on how thick I want my line to be) and create a cat eyed look. If I'm pushed for time, I tend to just quickly line my lash line without a flick.

Step 6 - My eyelashes are naturally pretty long, so I just need a little lick of Benefit's They're Real mascara to add a little thickness to my lashes.

Step 7 - These last two steps can be missed out, but I usually either wear MAC's lipstick in Angel or Topshop's Hazard lipstick. If my lips are dry, I sometimes prep them with a lip butter from Nspa.

Step 8 - I've been love, love loving glossy lips recently, so after applying my lipstick, I either go over it in MAC's Lipglasses in the shades Oyster Girl or Russian Red!

Barry M Nail Paint Collection



Left to Right: Blueberry, Amethyst Glitter, Yellow Topaz Glitter, Raspberry

So recently I've been taking to painting my nails a new colour nearly every day, and my holy grail colours have been my four pots of Barry M colourful goodness. And, in light of my new nail varnish craze, I decided to put it out there to everyone who isn't as familiar with Barry M products as others, how spectacular these little babies are. I really should give Olivia from oliviaericaryanxo.blogspot.co.uk a huge thank you as her recent post about her recent Barry M purchase inspired this post (check it out here!), so thank-you! All of these colours are so pigmented, and are so easy to use. Usually one coat is definitely enough, especially with the shade Blueberry, as I find that has a different type of consistency than the rest. The glitter polishes are absolutely perfect; one coat over another gorgeous colour and it gives your nails glamour on the go, especially with the fast drying time. I felt like I certainly had to do this post, because I don't see nearly enough beauty guru's talk about Barry M polishes, and with their high chip resistance and vibrant colour range, you really can't go wrong.

I hope my post inspired you to take a look at the Barry M counter in your local Boots or Superdrug, and if you happen to buy any funky new nail colours, let me know in the comments! I'm still looking for Book Review ideas, so please let me know what you'd like to see. Until next time!