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.
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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.
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
