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.
