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Every girl (or guy!) should have a comprehensive base make-up set with them at all times. This is your go-to bag of quick and easy day-wear makeup, products to help you touch up with during the day, or your first choices to pack on your trips away!
So to help you out, I've compiled my recommendations for your Beauty Bag Basics and the products I'm using in mine! This base is great for everyday and is easy to dress up with the use of Blushes, Eyeshadows, Bronzers, etc.
Matin Mon Amour's Beauty Bag Basics!
- A Brush/Sponge Cleaner
Vital. If you don't have some form of cleaner, drop what you're doing and go grab some now! Not only does cleaning your brushes keep those beautiful white-tipped Real Technique wands clean, it cleans make-up build up that can affect application, and wash away nasty bacteria that can live on your brushes like staff infection.
Your routine should comprise of two different steps
1. Spot Cleaning - Whether you’re switching between products or doing a quick cleanse, brush cleaner on a cotton cloth (or even an old t-shirt) will remove product – plus you won’t have to wait too long for your brush to dry.
I'm currently using MAC Brush Cleanser $20
2. Deep Cleaning - If you use your brushes daily, make cleansing a weekly ritual. Using a brush cleanser, detergent or even gentle baby shampoo and water, cleanse the brush and lay flat on a towel to dry overnight.
I'm currently using Daiso Detergent for Puff and Sponge.
Available at Kawaii on Gouger St for $3.95
Watch this tutorial from my favourite make-up duo guru's Pixiwoo, to learn how to clean your brushes!
- Facial Moisturiser and Cleanser
To keep your most visible organ looking fresh and young, moisturiser and cleanser is vital. This also helps with controlling oily/dry skin and therefore ease of make-up application! Listen to your skin with your routine, I'm lucky to have a blessed complexion with no break-outs or oily/dry zones, but I've found that cleansing and moisturising too often can have adverse effects of my skin, like increased blockage of pores! If you have larger skin problems, do your research on what's available out there for you, or consult a doctor/dermatologist for professional advice.
I'm currently using Cetaphil Cleanser (1L) $24 and Moisturiser (1L) $24
- Primer
Some of you out there don't understand the importance and need for primer! A good primer will even out your skin tone, provide a smooth base for your foundation and leave the finished product glowy and looking professional!
I'm currently using Rimmel Stay Matte Primer $14
- Foundation
An everyday foundation that is matched perfectly to your skin colour might be hard to find, but it's an essential! Being able to quickly wipe on some foundation to even out your skin's many colours can give a healthy glow, and provide a stress-free morning when you're in a rush! There are many, MANY different options you can chose from for this one, from Dewy or Matte, Tinted BB Cream or Moisturiser, including SPF, to Light, Medium or Full Coverage (No wonder I already have a handful of different foundations!)
I'm currently using Maybelline Fit Me Dewy Foundation (With SPF 18) $19
- Lip Moisturiser
The name says it all! Scrub over your lips to beat the winter chap or give shine anytime during the year. (I'd also give it up for Paw Paw Ointment!)
I'm currently using Maybelline BabyLips $3.95
- Concealer
It's usually recommended that you grab a concealer 3 shades lighter than your foundation. Blend in with a Beauty Blender to achieve brighter under eyes (remember to set!) and cover blemishes.
I'm currently using Maybelline Fit Me Concealer $15
- Translucent Powder
You should be sweeping translucent powder over your T-zone with a lovely big brush to mattify your face and keep away shine! I admit, I used to powder my whole face, leaving it slightly too heavy with make-up, now days, I'm only using a small amount on my chin, nose, either side of my nose and forehead (Remember, you should only be removing unwanted shine from you face, you don't want to be covering your amazing strobing!)
I'm currently using Savvy by DB Perfect Finish Loose Powder $8
Phew! Thank Goodness that's over! Now we're done, look over and evaluate your current products and make sure you include any products you don't yet have in your new purchases!
What products are part of your Beauty Bag Basics?
