Face Facts: Easy, Everyday Spring Look

I've decided I'm definitely going to need to get a proper camera/tripod system going on.  It is so hard to not go bog eyed when I'm taking photographs of myself this close, haha.  Anyway...you know me...in the morning, I like to have maximum sleep time which ultimately means getting ready in the morning is quite a rush.  I've been aiming to get my make up Spring ready and this is what I've been opting for the past few weeks.

FACE FACTS

Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation in Ivory

Maybelline Instant Anti-Age The Eraser Eye Concealer in Light

Bourjois Java Rice Powder

Bourjois Cream Blush in Pink Sunwear

Wet n Wild Comfort Zone Palette Left Eyelid and Definer Shades

Rimmel Extra 3D Lash Mascara in Black

Benefit Gimme Brow in Medium/Deep

MAC Lipstick in See Sheer

Real Techniques Buffing Brush

Real Techniques Setting Brush

Real Techniques Contour Brush

The Body Shop Eyeshadow Brush

For my base, I kept it light and hoped for some radiance from the Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation, and used the Maybelline Eraser Eye concealer to brighten under my eyes and lightly conceal any redness.  I really have been quite liking this concealer, but do think I need something with a bit more coverage for concealing blemishes.  I also have found that it needs to be set, and for that I have rediscovered my Bourjois Java Rice Powder.  I used this under my eyes, and also across the tops of my cheek bones, a little down my nose and a touch across my forehead.  It's got a touch of shimmer to it, but it's not at all glittery; it just gives a light and lift to the skin.  I also think that the loose powder helps to blur my skin.  But, looking back, I might not go for the forehead next time seeing as I have oily skin and micro shimmer to there won't be doing me any favours up there.

On my cheeks, I used the Bourjois Cream Blush in Pink Sunwear - another rediscovery from my collection!  It's a lovely bronze shade, which isn't metallic or shimmery, but it's not matte either.  I think it's a great way of adding some colour to the skin and definition to the cheeks without having to use a bronzing powder.  I quickly combed through my sparse brows with Benefit's Gimme Brow Gel.

Another collection rediscovery was the Wet n Wild Comfort Zone Palette.  I absolutely love the left hand side, and used the eyelid shade and the definer shade for this look.  The eyelid shade is a gorgeous rosy/copper shade with shimmer that looks amazing when it reflects the light.  I think it really helps to open and further brighten my eyes.  I just applied this with my finger and blended it out with a clean finger.  I then lined my eyes with the definer shade using The Body Shop's Eyeshadow Brush.  For my mascara, I used the Rimmel Extra 3D Lash Mascara to give some length and lift to my lashes.  Finally, I used MAC's See Sheer lipstick to add some subtle colour to my lips.

Have you tried any of these products?  What are your Spring make up picks?

Favourites: March 2015

My favourites this month were an absolute breeze to choose.  I've been using these products near enough daily for the entire month, and haven't really been using anything else.  The days have been getting warmer, lighter for longer and today marks the official start of British Summer Time.  I've been whipping out my best bits for creating my own Spring ready look.

The only skincare item that has made it into my favourites this month is The Body Shop's Vitamin E Overnight Serum in Oil.  I mentioned this briefly during my Body Shop Haul back in January and never really knew what to expect from it, but I have been reaching for this almost every night instead of, or as well as a moisturiser if I feel like my skin needs some extra moisture.  It's not greasy, not overpowering in scent and just leaves my skin plumped and hydrated.  Definitely one to try if you haven't already.

I have two cheek products for this month.  At the beginning of the month, I was constantly using the Clinique Cheek Pop in Ginger Pop.  I absolutely love it, and I'm convinced I'll be hitting pan soon...the embossed flower is getting very flat now, just look at it in comparison to when I first reviewed it here!  It might even be my most worn blush in my collection?  It's been perfect for adding a bronzey, peach flush to my cheeks.  For the last couple of weeks of March, I've been using the Bourjois Cream Blush in Pink Sunwear.  I've got a post coming on Wednesday with me using this, and it's just another perfect colour for Spring.  I love that it's a cream too, because it just looks that little bit more glowy than the Clinique blush.

For my brows this month, I've just combed them through with the Benefit Gimme Brow.  Since I ran out of my clear Collection mascara, I've been using this a lot more.  It's great for adding colour and making my brows look a bit fuller, and I also love it when I'm rushing in the morning because I feel like there's enough definition that I can get away with not filling them in.

My lipstick of choice this month has been MAC's See Sheer.  It's such a beautiful shade, and I honestly don't know why I haven't used more of this.  It's a coral shade that has some slight brown undertones in it.  I've seen See Sheer on so many different reviews and it's one of those shades that just looks different on everybody!  I like to apply this to the centre of my lips and pat it in a little bit for a more subtle colour.

On my eyes I've been using the Wet n Wild Comfort Zone Palette, specifically the left hand eyelid shade that I've actually hit pan on now, and the left hand definer shade.  The eyelid shade really helps to brighten and awaken my eyes, looks great for Spring and Summer and lasts all day.  I also love the defining shade too; previously I had been using a brown kohl liner, but it was just too harsh.  I love the soft definition this shade gives!

What are your favourites this month?  Leave me a link in the comments!