Well ladies, I'm back from a lovely 10 days in Spain and I had a fantastic time! Lots to eat and drink and lots of relaxing was had by all and I'm ready to start blogging again :) I decided to write this post about what make up I brought vs what I actually used, in the hope that it will help others out there like moi!
Will I ever learn? Take a look at the make up I brought with me on my hols..
And this was after the second round of cuts... These were the products that I *knew* I would "absolutely need and would be raging if I'd left them behind".
These are the products I actually used:
Yes, this was it. It was meltingly hot over there and for some reason I decided to bring foundation? I used my Body Shop Honey Bronze bronzing gel on the nights we were going out to give a gorgeous natural glow to my face and neck. This stuff is amazing and I will be doing a full review on it soon, it deserves it's own post.
The second product I used on nights out was my newly acquired Cha Cha Tint from Benefit. I am in love with it as I knew I would be before even buying it and it was the perfect product to give a nice peachy glow to my cheeks. I used the duo fibre brush above to apply both of these products since I wanted a natural look, nothing too heavy and this is the perfect brush for that. I don't like applying stains like Cha Cha Tint with my fingers because I don't think I'm a good blender and I'm always afraid it will set before I've finished blending.
The next product was my Avon Supershock mascara that my sister bought me a few weeks ago. As you know from my extremely serious scientific experiment conducted recently comparing my waterproof mascaras, entitled "The Best Waterproof Mascara In My Collection Even Though I Only Have Three." I took The Body Shop's Big and Curvy waterproof mascara and the Avon Supershock but forgot to bring my waterproof make up remover so it was Avon all the way and I really do love this mascara. I took my cucumber scented make up wipes from Boots with me too, I love leaving them in the fridge and it's a lovely way of cooling the aul skin down a bit. It also cemented my decision to use the Avon Supershock mascara since I was able to remove it with the wipes.
I used my Sleek Storm Palette along with an angled brush that I couldn't seem to find when going to take the photos to fill in my blonde brows and that was it!
It was too hot and humid to do anything else and I felt with having to lash the sunscreen on my face all day, I didn't want to apply anything too heavy on to my skin.
So ladies, what are your must have items that you *need* to bring away with you and then you end up leaving them in the make up bag for the entirety of the hollier!
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The Cha Cha tint is my new favourite too :) xxx
ReplyDeleteWe have all gone cha cha mad
ReplyDeleteI always bring too much makeup and of course I will have gotten more in the duty free on the way
Cha cha goes SO well with the bronzing gel! I have to say I think you travelled light, me being an idiot I probably would have brought at least two more blushers and loads of eyeliners etc...X
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that Sigma brush!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great post especially as I'm thinking about what to take on hols!
ReplyDeleteYou travelled really lightly im trying to downsize my holiday mk up bag but i just want to take loads lol x
ReplyDeleteThat's so true, I'm the same, bring a ton, use a little! Welcome back sweets!!!!!!!!Glad to hear you had the best time, a well deserved best time! xx
ReplyDeleteDelighted you had a fab time, it's good to have you back though.
ReplyDeleteI cannot stop wearing ChaCha Tint, I <3 it so much.
Yay, welcome back Karen :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you had an awesome holiday but I'm also glad that you're back and blogging. :D
ReplyDeleteI'm going to try and take very little away with me, although I plan on acquiring a fair few make-up pieces while I'm away so I'm more concerned about the weight restrictions. Ahaha
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Daisy - what can I say, we have great taste!
ReplyDeleteActionmags - we are sisters from another mister, i tell ya :)
Dee - love that bronzing gel so much, once the smell goes away hehe my mission was to get it into my makeup bag, if it didnt fit, no come with :)
Adoreabubbles - I use it every single day for my foundation, love it!
The Make up Fairy - looking forward to seeing what you bring/use on your holidays :)
nicoletta -keep us posted on what you bring!
ArtDonatella - we're girls and we need to be prepared, thats my excuse and i'm sticking to it!
cornflakegirl - i havent heard one bad thing about cha cha, i love it!
fluff and fripperies - thanks emma!
Sarah - looking forward to seeing your purchases!