Interview Make up!

Tomorrow I have an interview for Estee Lauder!! I really can't wait but I am sooooo nervous! I have been playing about with some looks this morning and I was thinking of this one:



Although something is telling me it's not enough. Should I add some colour? Use a stronger upper lash line? smoke it out more?

What would you guys use for a make up artist interview? How can I set myself apart without looking like a drag queen?!

No Powder Day 10 and 11

Phew, nearly over! Its great actually trying so many different foundations and seeing which ones I would like to buy for their staying power and just for how good they look from day to night!

Day 1, 2 and 3
Day 4, 5 and 6
Day 7, 8 and 9

I am really liking this challenge... but I am not sure I will keep up the whole no powder thing... If anything I will search for a very light or hydrating powder if there is such a thing!?

DAY 10
Estee Lauder Equalizer foundation


Start of Day: 9am

This applies well and doesnt streak too much. I applied this with my MAC 109 brush and then used my MAC 187 and stippled it all over my face. This is described on the website as a sheer to medium coverage foundation, but I found this more medium... but I did build it up with 2 layers. It has evened out my skin tone nicely and I have had no need to any concealer on my face. I did however need under eye concealer and brightener. It has dried to a more satin finish... it is a little bit dry on my t-zone now that it has dried.

End of Day: 

As I said earlier, this got quite dry and that fact didn't change through the day! This might be better for oilier combination skin types than mine. It did however last all day and still looked great even though I was touching my face all day being with Amber and playing around with her.

DAY 11
Korres Watermelon Tinted Moisturiser


Start of Day: 9am

The best tinted moisturiser ever... it has amazing coverage and goes on so smoothly. It dries pretty quickly though so you have to blend pretty quick. It dries to quite a luminous finish, and it stuck to my hair a bit. I did put my hair up after I took this picture though!

End of Day: 9pm

Hmm this isn't the best on its own, It would really need a setting powder with it as it does feel quite greasy through the day as you can see in the above picture. My skin tone is still even though which is a plus! I just love how great coverage it is!

THE END

Will I stop using setting powders?

No, I dont think so, I think I still need a little something more on my face to even everything out and give me a much better coverage.

This was great though for testing out how foundations act on their own, without powders over the top. As you may have noticed through the course of this experiment that some foundations acted and stayed a lot longer than most. Take Origins Youthtopia, Nars Sheer Glow and Estee Lauder Double Wear, these are all ones that have stood out to me and just think what they are like with powders!

Trilogy Organic Rosehip Oil

Essential oils are a great investment for everyone. You can use them on their own or team them up with a moisturiser and you know they are doing amazing things for your skin, naturally.

I bought the Trilogy Organic Rosehip Oil a few months ago and I absolutely love it!! 

Rosehip oil is used for a variety of skin conditions, including dermatitis, acne and eczema, for mature and sun burnt skin as well as brittle nails and wrinkles. Rose hip oil is also frequently used to heal scarring and diminish photo-aging. 

                              Source: Wikipedia

This list of good qualities sold me straight away, I bought it and have used it every night since. I have been trying desperately to rid myself of the acne scarring here and there that is left and basically get a better and more even skin tone. The fact that this renews my face is a bonus too, its for mature and oily skin alike and its a great all rounder!

The only problem that I have is that now it is Autumn/Winter my skin is feeling a lot drier so I need to mix this rosehip oil with my moisturiser to give me some extra hydration. It is a yellow oil that feels so silky when you apply it, it sinks in really well too!

I have noticed a big difference in the tone of my skin, it looks clean, fresh and soft every morning and my scars are diminishing rapidly. Even the new ones!! 

Essential oils are a must have in any beauty addicts skin care routine, they can do so much and it really is a treat for your skin whether you use it once a week or every day!

My Jojoba Oil Post

My Olive Oil Post

Do any of you use essential oils in your routine? Are there any that you find amazing?!

No Powder Day 7, 8 and 9

Sorry, I havn't had any internet the last few days so these two posts are coming in quick succession!

Day 1, 2 and 3
Day 4, 5 and 6

Remember to look back as I am using different foundations every day!

DAY 7
Becca Stick Foundation
Start of Day: 8am

A very nice foundation, the only downside it takes a lot of buffing and blending to get a good even coverage. It actually took a little longer to apply this than a liquid foundation! It was a little bit sticky when I first applied it, but it dried nicely and it went to a satin finish. It felt really hydrating!

End of Day: 10pm 

This was just OK, nothing too amazing, it did wear off a bit and I looked a little bit naked... all of my freckles were showing through and my nose was nice and red... great. This is one I would use a powder with!

DAY 8

Estee Lauder Double Wear

Start of Day 9am

A very nice foundation! It went on so smoothly, the shade was a little light for me, but a little bronzer fixed that! It has great coverage, I used 2 layers and used my #37 Yachiyo Brush from Nars to apply it. My skin looked so flawless and surprisingly I didn't have to use any under eye concealer! Just a little under eye brightener. 

End of Day: 9pm

This picture was taken before I added another layer before having a Halloween pre-party at our house! It still looks exactly the same!! I went shopping, played with Amber and went for a walk and it still didn't budge. It doesn't photograph very well though...  I got flash ghost face all night! I could have sworn my face matched the rest of me... Same for my best friend!!

See what I mean?

DAY 9

Estee Lauder Futurist

Start of Day: 9am

A really flawless looking foundation it has a lovely glowy look to it, not too much that I looked greasy, but enough that I looked well rested. I used the MAC 109 brush to apply this and used three layers to build up the coverage, which it did very well I might add. I did find that I still needed under eye concealer so It isnt as full coverage as the double wear was.  It isnt sticky, doesn't streak and looks gorgeous teamed with a matte blush.

End of Day: 8.30 pm

It still looks lovely! It may have worn off a bit around my nose, but I think I am coming down with the case of the sniffles. I was out for a long walk with Amber earlier and got a little warm as the sun was shining so much and I was wearing a black coat and it still hasn't budged. This is a firm favourite of mine!