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So everyone questions powder or liquid foundation? Well this year I've been switching between the two a lot! First of I always assumed powder foundations wouldn't last long, they would give poor coverage and go patchy... Boy was I wrong.

Powder -
This year I've used various powder foundations, my FAVORITE is Bare Minerals just because you need so little for a large amount of coverage and it's colour is a perfect match, plus it looks flawless when you apply... My second favorite is Mally (QVC), I love the colour of this product although it looks a little orange in the tub when applied it goes on great and is perfect if you need a fast makeup look or for everyday use (Especially for university!). Then, finally Laura Geller which I found colour wise is perfect but isn't great for coverage & use this powder foundation as a powder product over the top of my liquid foundations....
I find with powder foundations you are best to use a good strong primer (My favorite is the Laura Geller Spackle with powder foundations)... Because it has a sticky base I find the powder applies instantly and lasts all day!

Liquid -
Now liquid foundations have always been my favorite, purely because you can build up coverage instantly! Over the years I've used various brands but the two I decided to point out was first off Clinique.. I have only recently started using this product but I love it, the coverage is great, it's perfect for my skin and hasn't made me breakout + the only downside is that the colour is sometimes a little too "dark" for me but I always tone it down with a lighter powder... Then the other product I wanted to mention was MAC, now MAC has always been bad for my skin, not sure why but I 100% always breakout and get extremely oily. BUT with that being said MAC colour matching is PERFECT I am super porcelain skin type and this colour is extremely light just perfect and the 1 reason why I am obsessed with it even when it's bad for my skin!

Let me know in the comments what you're thoughts is on these products, and which do you prefer... Liquid or Powder?X

Powder VS Liquid Foundation

by amyjaneoldfield on 09:00

So everyone questions powder or liquid foundation? Well this year I've been switching between the two a lot! First of I always assumed p...

So it's July, the perfect summery month and of course the month of my Birthday! ;) So I thought I would do a favorites post, as I haven't wrote one of these in a while. I have tried to include various products throughout!

To begin with, the Fireside Treats Yankee Candle which is sooo sugary and sweet scented I just love. I am a huge lover for all scents like this, no matter what time of the year it is! Then of course, my favorite primer? Well the Laura Geller Tinted Spackle, I love this because it not only holds my makeup in place literally ALL day but it is tinted too and looks perfect on its own, which I think is a huge bonus for the summer season! Then, foundations? Well, my all time favorite for summer or for a lightweight foundation is the Bare Minerals Original foundation. I apply this and it instantly gives me a lift of colour but it provides a good coverage which I think is more than suitable for the summer period in hot weathers.

But for the evenings or even for "clubbing" I always like to go for a liquid foundation, my newest favorite is the Clinique it provides good coverage but the colour is also perfect and it hasn't irritated my skin in any way! Plus a little tip for you guys, If I have a special occasion and want maximum coverage I use both Clinique and Bare Minerals foundations and it looks absolutely flawless! And finally, body butter! Since it has been very warm the past few weeks I find after a nice shower or bath applying body butter to my skin (Usually my arms) it feels so smoothing and the scent just relaxes me that little more! Plus I find it does help to soften my skin :-)

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July Favorites!

by amyjaneoldfield on 09:00

So it's July, the perfect summery month and of course the month of my Birthday! ;) So I thought I would do a favorites post, as I haven...

So I recently purchased this item off QVC in search for new cheek products and decided to choose this as it has been highly reviewed recently. It arrived in this cute little box, as usual Benefit packaging being super cute! It had a simple mini brush inside, where a mirror is when the lid is lifted up.

At first I wasn't impressed it took me awhile to get the colour to come out but I then used another brush of mine and it worked fabulous! The colour is in between a pink and coral mixed together with a perfect shimmer, I found it applied smoothly with no issues, lasted all day long and really helped enhance my face dimension. As for the brush which came with it, I think because it is " new " and " unused " it needs to be used a few times, but I prefer to stick with my usual brushes but this mini brush is perfect for a handbag size / travel!

Link on QVC £20.55 - http://www.qvcuk.com/Benefit-Rockateur-Rose-Gold-Cheek-Powder-5g.product.204749.html?cm_sp=VIEWPOSITION-_-1-_-204749

let me know when your Benefit favorites are? :-) X

Benefit Rockateur Rose Gold Cheek Powder | QVC

by amyjaneoldfield on 09:00

So I recently purchased this item off QVC in search for new cheek products and decided to choose this as it has been highly reviewed recentl...

This product was bought off AVON sometime last year, I use this product as a base for my face (almost similar to a BB cream). It gives a very glimmer glow affect and is perfect when applying a powder foundation over the top. I like to use this product over the top of my primer, and usually wear it when I go out clubbing. I find the extra colour is perfect to wear when out in a nightclub as it is "dark" and also, its usually very warm in places like that. So this works perfect! Why? Because the colour enhances your skin in the darkness of the place, but the extra liquid layer makes your powder foundation last long even in warm conditions.

For me personally, I would not wear this product on its own and defiantly have to put a powder or some sort of coverage over the top. Because the colour doesn't match my porcelain skin, it looks more orange toned on me, but once you tone the colour down with your normal foundation etc it works great because the shimmer shines through and looks great in light giving a dramatic finish.

Thank you for reading :-) Don't forget to comment your feedback below! Xo

AVON luminous finish

by amyjaneoldfield on 09:00

This product was bought off AVON sometime last year, I use this product as a base for my face (almost similar to a BB cream). It gives a ver...

This foundation was bought in part of a Bare minerals QVC set, at first I was unsure of the thought of using a powder foundation. Simply because I was unsure of the amount of coverage, the chance of over-using and running out of the product faster, it drying my skin up, how long it would last and simply it it "worked as a foundation". HOWEVER! I apply this product after my primer, BB cream etc and I find this does work really well! It looks extremely natural, the colour is perfect for my porcelain skin - I find it gives me a little colour but looks natural. I haven't found it dries my skin up (lots), although I notice on certain areas such as my nose and under my eyes my skin has become somewhat dry so I generally apply a little more moisture in those areas before my routine begins!

APPLICATION: So I tip a small amount of this product into the lid, and use my foundation brush (which came with the set off Bare minerals) and swirl it around inside the lid until the product is applied to the brush, I then use a brushing/swirling motion on my face, I find if I blend it for longer I get more colour/coverage. The product doesn't give a "huge" amount of coverage and I find I generally apply BB cream first making the powder glide on easily and helps with colour & use concealer for under my eyes, nose and acne/spot areas which need extra coverage. I prefer to use this foundation for warm days especially for summer it will be perfect as it is light weight, although I must admit this foundation does generally need a quick top up throughout the day if you like to keep your makeup in line and perfect for the whole day!

Bare minerals Original foundation - "Fairly light 02"

by amyjaneoldfield on 09:00

This foundation was bought in part of a Bare minerals QVC set, at first I was unsure of the thought of using a powder foundation. Simply bec...

This product was bought in a QVC set from Bare Minerals, this is a powder blush in the colour "glamour". To apply this product I simply dab a small amount into the lid and then use a brush to mix and apply to the apples of my cheeks and blend outwards.

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Bare Minerals glamour blush

by amyjaneoldfield on 09:00

This product was bought in a QVC set from Bare Minerals, this is a powder blush in the colour "glamour". To apply this product I s...

This product was bought as part of a QVC set off Bare Minerals, this is a size of 1.5g. At first you look at the size and think it is too small, but you don't use much of the product. You use this as a light translucent powder, it has a shimmer glitter in the product which shows up in different lights.

I apply a small amount of this product into the lid and then using a brush I mix and dab across my whole face very lightly, I like to use this product as I feel it does lighten the colour of my foundation and sets it perfect.

Bare Minerals Hydrating Gold - Mineral Veil

by amyjaneoldfield on 09:00

This product was bought as part of a QVC set off Bare Minerals, this is a size of 1.5g. At first you look at the size and think it is too sm...

Laura Geller Foundation - " Fair "

This foundation was bought from QVC and is a good foundation if your looking for a lightweight appearance. Personally I don't think this product suits me as I like to aim for a full coverage and this is just good for covering redness etc.

This foundation is pigmented to suit all skin types, as I have oil/sensitive skin I must admit I have not had any issues! Although I am porcelain I got fair for a summer time color, I feel if you go a shade higher than usual for summer it makes you look more full of color and this color is fine :-)

Laura Geller website 33$: http://www.laurageller.com/baked-balance-n-brighten-color-correcting-foundation.html

Laura Geller Baked Balance Color Correcting Foundation

by amyjaneoldfield on 09:00

Laura Geller Foundation - " Fair " This foundation was bought from QVC and is a good foundation if your looking for a lightwei...

Mally universal brows

This product was purchased in a QVC set off Mally, and this is my favorite brow product!

So why do I love this product? Well, I have really dark hair, so generally my brows are dark. With this product you can use it as it is (powder) and get a really good look from it, in particular one of my brows has less hairs than the other among the center region therefore it demands more filling. With this product once I apply it's unnoticeable you are wearing anything on your brows! Yet what I love even more is if you dab the brush under a tap and get slightly wet/damp then apply the product it gets even more darker! And the more water/damp the brush the darker you can get! Which allows for lots of creativity from one product.

Mally brow double ended brush

So this brush also came with the kit and I love it! To begin with my brows I use the top end:

With this end of the brush I like to brush out all my hairs making them even and all flowing in the same direction, which allows for an easier application when adding the brow filler. Once they are brushed through I then use the other end of the brush to dab/swipe through the brow powder compact then start from the inner (closest to nose side) and begin to fill my brows in.

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Mally Universal Brow Powder & Filler

by amyjaneoldfield on 13:00

Mally universal brows This product was purchased in a QVC set off Mally, and this is my favorite brow product! So why do I love th...

Mally poreless perfection - " Fair "

This product was purchased in a QVC kit but can be bought from the Mally site (Link at end of post), the color is " Fair ", I am a pale / porcelain skin tone and at first when I swatched this product I did believe it would be a wrong color but it matches perfect.

Application: When applying this product I prefer to use a BB cream underneath to allow for a fuller coverage as this foundation is a "powder" style and is very lightweight and doesn't apply the best coverage! But once applied all over the face it doesn't appear "fake" or "cakey" and looks invisible like you have a health skin.

About the brush:

The brush also came with the kit, I wouldn't rate this product so well... The fibers in the brush doesn't last very long and I noticed at my first use of this foundation I applied with the brush and fibers kept falling out onto my skin. I would suggest there is a lot better out on the market, but the style is very simple, and is very lightweight to hold.