Autumn/Winter Make Up Essentials

Hello beautifuls,

Most of you wonderful people who read my blog are from the other side of the world.  Meaning it's Autumn right now.  Since I have just finished with Autumn and Winter it's time for some Autumn make up essentials.

1. Neutral Lip:
A neutral lip is best way to create a seamless everyday look.   The two that I could not get enough of were Revlon ColourBurst Balm Stain in Honey and Maybelline Colour Sensational Lipcolour in Crazy for Coffee.

Honey was an amazing mint scented colour that went with almost much everything over Winter.  It's a gorgeous slightly glossy rouge pink colour.  This balm barely ever left my side.  The colour lasts a really long time.  However if you do reapply throughout the day it becomes a slightly brighter pink colour.

Crazy for Coffee is a red based brow lipstick that smells just like toffee.  Why do they always have to smell so good?  It's perfect choice for days that you want a slightly darker neutral colour.  This colour is also perfect with a winged liner for the evening. 

2. Red lip:
If in doubt go with a red lip.  I couldn't wait for Autumn and Winter to wear dark red lipstick again.  Rimmel Kate Moss Lasting Finish Matte 107 is the best I have found yet.  As I have said in the past it a stunning matte dark red lip colour.  Best of all it doesn't feather and stays on for an incredibly long.

3. Foundation and BB cream:
Traditionally a matte foundation is worn over these seasons, however I still love to wear a dewy foundation.  Rimmel Match Perfect gives you a dewy look and feels nice a light on your skin too.  I used 100 in ivory.


Secondly I used the Rimmel London BB Cream Matte in Light.  Despite the fact that it's a BB cream, it has incredible coverage.  If you're having an oily skin day and you want to hide the shine, using a matte BB cream will help this.  With both the Rimmel foundation and BB cream I also recommend using Maybelline Fit Me Concealer and the Australis Fresh and Flawless pressed powder to achieve long lasting, natural, yet perfect skin.

4. Blush:
 To add the right blend of colour I use the Revlon Photoready Cream Blush in Flushed.  I've been using a fan brush to apply this blush as suggested by Wayne Goss.  I know this is breaking the rules, but it definitely helps create a more angled look and blends seamlessly.  After this add a pressed or loose powder to create a more natural, long lasting look.

5. Brows:
Autumn and Winter make up would be nothing without flawless brows.  To achieve this I use The Body Shop's Brow and Liner Kit in 02.  I find using a powder with an angled brush makes your brows look a lot more natural.  Always use a spoolie brush to neaten your brows after.

6. Eyeshadow:
Particularly when using darker lipsticks and prominent colours, having a natural eyeshadow compliments the colours.  I've been using the W7 Paintbox Palette to create this look.  Darker browns and greys could also be used to create a smokey eye look.  Start with a shade similar to your eyelid colour.  Then add a peach shade to the lid.  Blend in a dark brown shade to the outer corner and crease.  Lastly blend in a very light pink or white shade to the inner corner.

 

Have a fabulous week.
Rach xx