Its all about the base!...

Hello again,

I hope you all enjoyed last nights post.

Firstly I just thought id let you all know I'm back on slimming world!! I've been trying my hardest to eat healthy to drop a few pounds for the summer, but I just cant to get to grips with it this year. So after having a slight mental breakdown which included comfort eating I'm back in the game! YEY! This time im not attending the classes as quite frankly i cant afford it and have all the stuff i need from when i went before, however i really do recommend, if its your first time trying Slimming World, to go to the classes just for the friendly faces and invaluable support! To find a class near you go on: http://www.slimmingworld.com/ I'm not going to preach about it too much this week but once I've got properly back into it ill let you know loads of recipes and how much weight I've lost (hopefully!)

Anyway moving on, tonight's post is about different foundations and just a few tips on how to add them. I think its really important to have a good base, its like a canvas with all the painting going on top :)

1, Moisturiser

Before adding any foundation to my face I always make sure it is well moisturised. Your moisturiser does not have to be an expensive one, just something that makes your face feel rich and nourished. I personally find that my 3 step dramatically different moisturiser is good enough however there are a few others to recommend. Nivea is one that got recommended to me yesterday by my friend Bethan Jones. She uses one in the day 'Nivea Visage Oil Free Moisturising Fluid' and one at night 'Nivea Visage Regenerating Night Cream' I havent personally tried these myself, however did go out today and by the day one so ill let you know how it goes. Bethan said the night cream is amazing and has made her skin much softer! Both of these are under a fiver!!!

Night Cream.

Do not use this one if you have dry skin!!

Another moisturiser that I've used which was really nice on my skin was Simple Kind To Skin Replenishing Rich Moisturiser. It is quite light and I would suggest this for combination skin types. If you buy it off www.amazon.co.uk you can get it for around £3.

 

If you suffer from really dry skin and really need a moisture surge than a good product to use is Johnson's Daily Essentials Nourishing Cleansing Lotion. It literally does what it says on the tin and really hydrates your skin especially areas that get really dry. You can get this off http://www.boots.com/en/Johnsons-Daily-Essentials-Nourishing-Cleansing-Lotion-for-Dry-Skin-200ml for only £3.05! I couldn't get a photo of that one without being sued by Johnsons!

OK so now to move on to the foundations! I have literally gone through them all, like fake tan, so I'm just going to give a few of my faves and at different price ranges.

2, Foundations

The most important tip when using foundation is to match it up to your skin tone, if you dont you'll end up with a massive orange line. If your not sure yourself go to one of the girls on a makeup counter and they'll do it for you. I always have two different colours as I'm always two different shades haha! I have one I use in the day and one I use in the night and may be a more darker colour ;)

Clinique-Even better

Even Better is a really good foundation for full coverage and also includes an spf 15 to block out the environment. Its brilliant for people who suffer from dark spots or uneven skin tones. Even Better retails at £21. http://www.clinique.co.uk/product/1599/5276/Makeup/Foundations/Even-Better-Makeup-SPF15/index.tmpl

Mac-Studio Fix

If Mac were a man i'd marry him! I love all their products and how they really pride themselves on being individual, plus their the only counter in Harrods I can work on with flat shoes! All their makeup is designed so you look like your having a photo shoot or on stage and studio fix is no different. It has an absolutely flawless finish and good coverage without being too thick. It also either come in a compact or a fluid! These both retail at £19.50.

Compact

Fluid

Rimmel Renew and Lift Foundation

This foundation gives a new look to your skin and is really low cost. Ideal for all skin types and also helps to firm your skin (ideal for aged skin.) You can pick this up for £4.95 off http://www.dooyoo.co.uk/makeup/rimmel-renew-and-lift-foundation/

Dream Matte Mousse

This foundation, i think is perfect for teenagers just testing out their first foundations. Its light really easy to apply and isnt to think. It comes asa mousse so isnt really runny and wont go everywhere. This retails at around £7. http://www.maybelline.co.uk/PRODUCTS/Face/FOUNDATION/Dream_Matte_Mousse.aspx

Handy Little Pot.

Estee Lauder Resilience Lift Exreme Radiant Lifting Makeup

This is an amazing anti-ageing foundation with ingredients within that help fight against ageing. It has a flawless finish and makes your skin look bright and vibrant. It is a little costly at around £30 but is well worth it.

I hope you've found this post quite useful, I will do another post again with more types of foundations. Just before I go ill just let you know of a few tips.

1, ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS use a foundation brush. I cannot stress this to you enough, its so much better than using your hands. Using your hands can make your foundation patchy and not blend properly.

2, Dont apply to greasy skin as the foundation can slip off, make sure your skin is dry.

3, Use a moisturiser first.

4, Camouflage your blemishes and dark circles with a good concealer. (Post to come)

5, Dot your face with foundation in order not to use too much.

6, Put a loose or pressed powder over the top, this will make your bronzer or blusher not patchy.

7, If you think you don't need to use a foundation try a tinted moisturiser.

I hope you all enjoy tonight's post ill be back soon I'm sure!!

Much Love

Lorna xoxox