We all have those days when we are running out of time or being late and we still need to do our makeup. Well this is a every workday situation for me. That is why I *mastered* my routine for easy quick makeup and want to share some of my tips & tricks.
• If you find lacking time for make up a common problem prepare all you can in advance:
o Have all your makeup items ready all in one place, make a kit of essentials for a basic make up, remove all unnecessary items. This way you have all you need in one place but don't waste time browsing for particular item.
o Spend some time before hand and decide what your basic make up look is. You won't need additional time to spend deciding with which look you should go when being late.
• Use items that are user friendly. They should be easy and fast to use.
• Choose tinted moisturizer/BB cream/ light coverage foundation over full coverage foundation. They are usually easier to blend and mistakes are more forgiving compared to full coverage products.
• Use black or dark brown eye shadow instead of liquid or gel liner. It gives softer look and if you have shaky hands like me when you are late it is much easier to apply.
• If you have very light brows use permanent color for them. You would get away only with brushing them if you have no time to fill them in.
• Use neutral eye shadows that suit your coloring. I would recommend finding a color that is great for one color look. Use that one color on whole lid blending it into the crease, add a light highlighting color into inner corner and under the eyebrow, add dark eye shadow liner and you are done with eye shadows all you need to do is apply your favorite mascara.
• Add some bronzer or blush to your cheeks to warm up your complexion. I don't think you would have time for contouring your face so just lightly blend some bronzer where sun would naturally hit your face and you're good to go.
• I usually apply my lipstick or lip gloss when I am already on my way. I choose easy to apply products that can be applied even without mirror.
• I also keep a small bottle of my favorite perfume in my hand bag so I also spray it when I'm on my way. I often forget to spray it if I’m late…
• Keeping it simple and preparing in advance are the keys to quick makeup.
If you want to know what particular products I would recommend for quick makeup - you can check my post on TOP 5 makeup must haves.
http://www.misssparklegloss.blogspot.com/2014/04/my-top-5-must-have-make-up-items.html
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Monday, April 14, 2014
RANDOM FACTS ABOUT ME
So I was thinking and came to conclusion that it is nice when you know something about the blogger. So here are some random facts about me. All facts are beauty related.
• My skin type is normal/combination
• I have no acne issues with my skin but..
• ...I get a zit from time to time
• I have lots of birth marks on my skin
• My skin is very fair...
• ...So I like to use self tan to keep that healthy glow
• My eyes are grayish blue...
• My eyelashes are long but fair so without mascara I look like without lashes
• My hair color is warm blond...
• ... and they are quite long
• ... and they are frizzy...
• ... so I like to flat iron them
• My body skin is dry…
• … but I always feel like wasting time when applying lotion
My preferences:
• My philosophy is that women are beautiful the way they are, makeup is a tool that helps enhance that beauty.
• I love natural looking makeup
• I like when you can see natural skin showing
• I prefer less coverage to full coverage look
• I choose tinted moisturizer/bb cream for everyday
• I love neutral color eye look
• I prefer lipstick over lip gloss (but love them both)
• My skin type is normal/combination
• I have no acne issues with my skin but..
• ...I get a zit from time to time
• I have lots of birth marks on my skin
• My skin is very fair...
• ...So I like to use self tan to keep that healthy glow
• My eyes are grayish blue...
• My eyelashes are long but fair so without mascara I look like without lashes
• My hair color is warm blond...
• ... and they are quite long
• ... and they are frizzy...
• ... so I like to flat iron them
• My body skin is dry…
• … but I always feel like wasting time when applying lotion
My preferences:
• My philosophy is that women are beautiful the way they are, makeup is a tool that helps enhance that beauty.
• I love natural looking makeup
• I like when you can see natural skin showing
• I prefer less coverage to full coverage look
• I choose tinted moisturizer/bb cream for everyday
• I love neutral color eye look
• I prefer lipstick over lip gloss (but love them both)
MY TOP 5 MUST HAVE MAKE UP ITEMS
There are some things you just cannot live without... Let me share with you some of my makeup must haves:
Let me start with Mascara. Just so you know I have fairly good lashes. Most people say they are so good that any mascara would be fine for me. When people see me with mascara hear comments that with such lashes I would get away without mascara at all. Well... they are completely wrong... Without mascara I look like washed-out pink pig (no joke…) and not any mascara makes my lashes look amazing... If I could have only one make up item it definitely would be THE MASCARA... To be more precise - my current favorite Max Factor - Clump Defy by false lash effect in black (I think it is the same as in US Cover Girl - Lash Blast Clump Crusher).
I love the clean look it gives. My lashes look long and separated, clump and *dead-spider-legs-effect* free. It lasts all day long, doesn't flake or smudge on my lids but comes of easily with regular make up remover. I also stopped using lash curler when I started using this mascara because the wand is made in such a way that it curls my lashes while applying and the formula of mascara holds the curl the whole day (Although I must admit that curling lashes with curler gives more dramatic result, but the result of this mascara is enough for me on every day).
https://maxfactor.co.uk/make-up-products/eyes/mascara/max-factor-clump-defy-volumising-mascara
Second make up item I cannot live without is eye shadow primer. The one in particular is E.L.F. Mineral eyeshadow primer in sheer. This primer helps eye shadows stay on your eyelids without creasing and keeping freshly applied look from early morning until you decide to wash it off. It keeps shadows in place even if I apply it on hot summer morning, stay with the same make up throughout all work day, then go to the gym, work out and even after that when I look into the mirror I see the same thing on the eyes as I applied in the morning.
I also tried the "1 dollar" primer from E.L.F. which is raved about but it didn't work for me the same. Also I think I should mention that my eyelids are not extremely greasy but eyeshadow tend to crease after few hours if I apply them without mentioned primer.
http://www.eyeslipsface.com/minerals/eyes/concealers_and_primers/eyeshadow_primer
Third must have item I always keep around is bronzer. Mat or lightly satin finish, not to dark, not to orange… It just gives some color and life to complexion and makes me feel prettier and happier :) I like several bronzers and I cannot pick only one, they tend to differ depending on mood. The one I now use most often is Borjois Delice de Soleil Bronzing Powder (my shade 14 olive/tanned skin - disagree with the name but I still like it). It is matt bronzer with a couple of golden specks in it, but on face it looks completely matt. It is good for contouring your face as well as perfect for warming it up. It is pigmented but not too crazy so it is no stress to apply. What else... the smell... something coconutvalillarychocolatish... yummy :)
http://www.bourjois.co.uk/catalog/make_up/complexion/powder/delice_de_soleil_bronzing_powder
Fourth thing I just love is RIMMEL MATCH Perfection skin tone adapting concealer (my colour 030 classic beige). Well... it is a 2in 1 concealer & highligter which I use under my eyes. I cannot say that concealer is a very exiting item for me but still it is a must have. This concealer is creamy and light, provides enough coverage, stays all day, easy to blend. The packaging is very convenient squeeze tube with brush applicator. It doesn't look like a show off item you would put on your vanity but for the price it is a great find.
http://us.rimmellondon.com/products/face/match-perfection-concealer
The fifth thing is my INGLOT neutral color eyeshadow pallet. It is a part of their freedom systems items. Basically you get a pallet (box) and colors of your liking. My favorite is 8 pcs pallet which hold essential neutral colors for day or night make up. One row is all matt and another shimmering finish. The colors might seem not too exiting but they give nice and natural looks. You can make various pallets depending on your needs and skin/eye types. In my pallet I have some dark colors so I can definitely rock a night time look with it as well as soft neutral colors are great for day time. The price for these shadows is very user friendly and the quality is great (although I would recommend swatching them before buying because some colors are not so pigmented).
http://inglotcosmetics.com/10.eye.shadow.square/products/657/662
So these are my top 5 things I must have to make myself looking presentable. Of course there are much more items which I use and enjoy having in my make up bag. I will let you know in future posts more of them.
XOXO
MSG
Let me start with Mascara. Just so you know I have fairly good lashes. Most people say they are so good that any mascara would be fine for me. When people see me with mascara hear comments that with such lashes I would get away without mascara at all. Well... they are completely wrong... Without mascara I look like washed-out pink pig (no joke…) and not any mascara makes my lashes look amazing... If I could have only one make up item it definitely would be THE MASCARA... To be more precise - my current favorite Max Factor - Clump Defy by false lash effect in black (I think it is the same as in US Cover Girl - Lash Blast Clump Crusher).
I love the clean look it gives. My lashes look long and separated, clump and *dead-spider-legs-effect* free. It lasts all day long, doesn't flake or smudge on my lids but comes of easily with regular make up remover. I also stopped using lash curler when I started using this mascara because the wand is made in such a way that it curls my lashes while applying and the formula of mascara holds the curl the whole day (Although I must admit that curling lashes with curler gives more dramatic result, but the result of this mascara is enough for me on every day).
https://maxfactor.co.uk/make-up-products/eyes/mascara/max-factor-clump-defy-volumising-mascara
Second make up item I cannot live without is eye shadow primer. The one in particular is E.L.F. Mineral eyeshadow primer in sheer. This primer helps eye shadows stay on your eyelids without creasing and keeping freshly applied look from early morning until you decide to wash it off. It keeps shadows in place even if I apply it on hot summer morning, stay with the same make up throughout all work day, then go to the gym, work out and even after that when I look into the mirror I see the same thing on the eyes as I applied in the morning.
I also tried the "1 dollar" primer from E.L.F. which is raved about but it didn't work for me the same. Also I think I should mention that my eyelids are not extremely greasy but eyeshadow tend to crease after few hours if I apply them without mentioned primer.
http://www.eyeslipsface.com/minerals/eyes/concealers_and_primers/eyeshadow_primer
Third must have item I always keep around is bronzer. Mat or lightly satin finish, not to dark, not to orange… It just gives some color and life to complexion and makes me feel prettier and happier :) I like several bronzers and I cannot pick only one, they tend to differ depending on mood. The one I now use most often is Borjois Delice de Soleil Bronzing Powder (my shade 14 olive/tanned skin - disagree with the name but I still like it). It is matt bronzer with a couple of golden specks in it, but on face it looks completely matt. It is good for contouring your face as well as perfect for warming it up. It is pigmented but not too crazy so it is no stress to apply. What else... the smell... something coconutvalillarychocolatish... yummy :)
http://www.bourjois.co.uk/catalog/make_up/complexion/powder/delice_de_soleil_bronzing_powder
Fourth thing I just love is RIMMEL MATCH Perfection skin tone adapting concealer (my colour 030 classic beige). Well... it is a 2in 1 concealer & highligter which I use under my eyes. I cannot say that concealer is a very exiting item for me but still it is a must have. This concealer is creamy and light, provides enough coverage, stays all day, easy to blend. The packaging is very convenient squeeze tube with brush applicator. It doesn't look like a show off item you would put on your vanity but for the price it is a great find.
http://us.rimmellondon.com/products/face/match-perfection-concealer
The fifth thing is my INGLOT neutral color eyeshadow pallet. It is a part of their freedom systems items. Basically you get a pallet (box) and colors of your liking. My favorite is 8 pcs pallet which hold essential neutral colors for day or night make up. One row is all matt and another shimmering finish. The colors might seem not too exiting but they give nice and natural looks. You can make various pallets depending on your needs and skin/eye types. In my pallet I have some dark colors so I can definitely rock a night time look with it as well as soft neutral colors are great for day time. The price for these shadows is very user friendly and the quality is great (although I would recommend swatching them before buying because some colors are not so pigmented).
http://inglotcosmetics.com/10.eye.shadow.square/products/657/662
So these are my top 5 things I must have to make myself looking presentable. Of course there are much more items which I use and enjoy having in my make up bag. I will let you know in future posts more of them.
XOXO
MSG
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
AND THIS IS HOW IT ALL START...
Do you know the heart racing and exciting feeling when you see a new shade of your favourite brand lipstick? Or when limited edition collection gets out? Well I do :) and I wanna share my thoughts on make up and beauty related things with people who share the same feeling... There are many so called "beauty gurus" in the Internet community. Well... welcome a new "wanna-be-beauty-guru". In my blog I am going to share my thoughts and experience related to all things that helps to express and enhance our beauty. I will share my tips & tricks I've learned through the years and let you know what good stuff is out there :)
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