Your Makeup Bag- The Basics

Hey Lady!

So I thought I would do a quick post on the basics for your makeup bag. I have gotten quiet a few emails on this and think it would be a good one for you all. 

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Its so easy to go into the cosmetic stand and get over whelmed. So heres just my guide to the basics, to make it some what easier. 

For your makeup bag:

Primer:

A primer is essential for your makeup. You need to choose one that will suit your skin type, weather its water based or contains silicone, have one that will agree with you and your makeup. It will allow your makeup to last longer. What is a primer?

Example:

Rimmel Fix and Perfect Primer

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Foundation:

You want a foundation that again suits your skin and is the right tone for you. You and Your Foundation . Another decision is do you want a coverage with sheer, medium or full coverage? When choosing a foundation i suggest one that is your shade and the 3 shade up. If you get a tan you will want one that is darker so mixing your shade the 3rd shade will give you the 2nd shade and you can go as light or dark. 

Example:

Revlon Colorstay

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Blush, Contour & Highlight:

One my favourite things is Blush, contour and highlight. So once you get the right Matte Bronzer, the right Blush and your favourite Highlight, you cant go wrong. Matte is super important for a contour colour as you do not want sparkle as it will look muddy. A blush weather it is a pink, a coral or a peach, pick one that suits your skin tone. A highlight is optional, but I feel it makes the combo and a look. You can have a lovely frosted highlight that has either a champagne or pink hue. 

Example

Sleek Contour Kit

Nyx Dessert Rose

   

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Eye lash curlers and Mascara:

For them perfect fluttery lashes, an eye lash curler, to curl your lashes before you apply mascara is a great way to lift your eyes and seem awake and intensify your eyes. For the day a brown mascara is a great one and for the evening or night a black one, You can also get a clear mascara for that day at the beach or the holidays.

Example:

Lash curlers can be got in Primark/Pennys or any Pharmacy

Benefit They`re Real

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Eye shadow palette:

Having a great palette that is versatile is great to have in your makeup bag. You can create a natural or smokey eye and have a shade for your brows. Very multi functional.

There are so many to choose from a Sleek palette, Urban Decay Naked Palette etc.

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Setting Powder:

A setting powder is important to seal your foundation so it lasts longer. It also helps reduce shine . You can choose a pressed or loose powder, whichever works for you.

Example:

Rimmel Stay Matte

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Lipstick:

Whether you decide on a smokey eye or natural eye, a look isnt complete without a lippy! I suggest a Nude, a Red shade and a fun shade like a pink, coral, purple or orange. They will top of your look and make a difference. 

Examples:

Nude: Mac Creme D`Nude

Red: Russian Red

Fun: Girl About Town

  

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Concealer:

Concealer is great for covering blemishes, helping them dark circles etc. It is important to have two in your bag a yellow and red/pink concealer. Yellow for your blemishes and red/pink for your under eye circles. You can choose a liquid or a cream.

Examples: 

Collection 2000 lasting perfection concealer

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Optional: Setting Spray:

If you have problems with your makeup staying in place, then maybe think about a setting spray. A spray after you apply your foundation and after you powder will insure your foundation stick for hours. Great for them long days at work, a wedding or graduation. 

Examples:

Model in a Bottle

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So thats my BASICS, for your makeup bag. If you need any more help or need more info, get in touch.

Here`s where to find me:

Email: nataliekeanemua@gmail.com

Facebook: Natalie Keane MUA

Twitter:  @Natke05

Instagram: nataliekeanemua

Until next time

Natalie x

How to get them "BROWS"??

Hello Ladies,

A huge part of my makeup application either on myself or my clients is filling in or grooming the BROWS!

This is a crucial part, a well groomed brow really lifts the eyes and makes you look more awake. If you apply foundation and don`t fill in or go over your brows with a product, they tend to lose there pigment and look dull and grey. NOT GREAT IN PHOTOS!

So what are the basics in getting that BROW!? Well groomed, thick brows are a real big trend from Summer 2014, which has been over the fashion weeks. A huge icon and famous for her beautiful brows is Cara Delevigne.
So if you are young and want to start plucking your brows....STOP!!! Natural is better. 
If like me and you plucked the hell out of your brows and are trying to save them with shaping and filling them in, well heres a little help!


Using your eye as a guide and a pencil or makup brush, Start from the inner part the eye, arch from an angle -from nose and up through centre of pupil  and finish at the end of your eye.(SEE DIAGRAM BELOW) Depending how thick you want your brows is up to you. 
I like mine thick at the front and getting thinner at the end. 

So you have the shape, what products do you use next? 
Well many people like to used a pencil, a powder or now a gel tint or a wax like product. There are so many products out there, so really its your own preference and how you like your brows to look. Me personally Iwill brush through my brows with a spooly to get rid of any foundation that may lie in my brows and then  use a well sharpened pencil with in a light brown to shape out my brow. I then use a powder that matches my hair colour and with an angled brush I lightly fill in my brows. Doing this in a feathering motion so it looks more natural. you can built it up then. I then brush through with a spooly and reapply if I need too. Finishing with a clear Brow gel to set all. You can also spray some hairspray onto a spooly and brush through your brows if you have no brow gel handy. 

I do feel weird if my brows are not done, if I could only have foundation and my brows done I would be so happy. 

Other alternatives, if you find it hard to do your brows is get them shaped professionally. HD Brows are a huge thing now and there are so many varieties of brands that offer the same result. Something to think of if you really find your brow shape a challenge.

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So how do you find doing your brows? Want a tutorial? Let me know, COMMENT BELOW,
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Till next time

Love 

Natalie

xx