Friday, May 31, 2013

What's In My Makeup Bag


I’ve recently begun to appreciate a well-stocked makeup bag for every day, and so have been using this Lust Have It bag in my very favourite colour to tote around the basics so that I am prepared for whatever is thrown my way. Let’s dive in!


I always keep a mini perfume vial in my makeup bag in case I need to freshen up during the day, and at the moment Oscar de la Renta’s Sargasso* has the top spot. As a side note, I also keep a travel sized Rexona in my handbag, but it is too bulky to fit inside the actual makeup bag, as is my Uriage Thermal Facial Spray*. I also keep a small mirror that was a gift from Chris as well as my essence Return to Paradise blotting papers, to absorb any oil throughout the day.
 
I don’t always keep my Manicare tweezers* in my makeup bag, but I’m in need of a brow wax and am using these to tame them until I can get there. I also love keeping my YSL Touche Eclat* on me at all times, as I use it to cover any redness or blemishes that pop up throughout the day (I apply with clean fingers, not the brush) and Chris also likes popping a bit of this on if we’re heading out after work, to cover his dark circles. My current powder is the MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Light, but I have to say that I still prefer my Maybelline Dream Matte powder for both the finish and the oil control. I also keep the blush of the day in my bag (in this case Tarte Exposed) in case I need to top it up before work (I have been working in retail after placement + uni) or want to intensify the colour at all. I keep brushes for each of these powders, alternating them with whatever is clean that morning.

I always like to keep a selection of lip products on me in case my mood changes during the day, or I want to switch out the colour for evening. Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Boy is something I am trying to use up (look out for my Chanel Boy challenge post next week!) and the Kool Aid lip balm is one of the nicest I’ve tried in a long time. I have been loving the new Max Factor Colour Elixir lip crayons (shade pictured is Couture Blush) and my Nars gloss in Oasis. Other lip products include my beloved Carmex balms*, Barry M Toffee lipgloss and Rimmel Apocalips in Celestial.
 
I love having my essentials with me all the time on long days – how much do you carry around on a daily basis?
What powder are you using at the moment?
Do you carry around as many lip products as I do?


 
*Marked items were provided for consideration, but were honestly in my makeup bag. Honesty, always.

12 comments:

  1. Ooh didn't realise Apocalips was out yet!

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    1. @LabMuffin not yet released in Australia, I purchased mine from Asos for under $8!

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  2. I don't have a makeup bag.. I have a lip balm and gloss stick in my purse, and that's all lol. Sometimes I wish I had more. I'm debating on what to bring around with me.

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    1. @Aislinn aren't you good, living on the edge without a makeup bag! Your shoulders are probably better off than mine, but a balm and gloss stick are clever things to tote along

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  3. Nice things! :) I love looking at ppl's makeup bags ^_^ Boy is such a gorgeous lip color!

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    1. @Jen Lavenders Thanks, I love peeking into makeup bags as well so I am glad you have enjoyed this post :) A lady who works at Chanel told me that Boy is the best seller from the Rouge Coco Shines :)

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  4. I usually don't carry anything! Apart from the lip colour I'm wearing... I need to start carrying powder and concealer though :/

    Great post hun :)

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  5. i always carry around a bunch of lip products too! i still haven't found a powder that i am crazy about and i can carry on the go

    à la foliee

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  6. Loved this post :) You carry around a lovely selection of products! Especially love the idea of carrying around tweezers!

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  7. I really love your makeup bag! I'm so jealous of your Exposed blusher though, it looks gorgeous ❤❤❤ xxx

    www.MissMakeupMagpie.co.uk

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  8. I try to minimize the lippies to just one or two so that I don't get too confused, lol. Nice faves though! What's that Coach? Eye shadow???

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  9. My makeup bag is positively GROANING under the weight of lip products, haha! Time to cull again I think ;)

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