While the title may make you assume my everyday makeup routine is undeniably flawless, glowy, and all things pretty, the reality is rather complementary might I add. I love having a lightweight, minimal, and glowy makeup routine I can do in under 30 minutes with products that blend seamlessly and require almost next to no effort especially when time is not usually my best friend. 

1. Base products

My base products can vary from time to time but I love using the Elf power grip primer, with my Nars tinted moisturiser in the shade' 'Groenland'. Occasionally when I take a little more time doing my makeup I'll use the Elf halo glow liquid filter in shade '3' for a little more inner glow and mix that with my tinted moisturiser. Before I set my makeup, using either the Laura Mercier translucent powder or the Hourglass ambient lighting powder in the shade 'dim light' for a more diffused look, I will go in with my Illamasqua colour veil gel blush in the shade 'enamour' which is a beautiful peach wash of colour. If I want a little brightening under my eyes then I will use the tiniest amount of the It Cosmetics bye-bye undereye concealer in the shade 'light' as a little goes a very long way. To finish my base I will use the Elf makeup mist setting spray although I do much prefer the Charlotte Tilbury airbrush flawless setting spray. 

2. Eye products 

I keep my eyes super simple with most days only curling my lashes but when I do want extra length and volume I will opt for the Charlotte Tilbury pillow talk push up lashes mascara in 'super black'. For my eyebrows I have been using the Elf brow lift which works amazingly to hold any stray hairs in place. 

3. Lip products 

I have been loving using the Dior rouge matte lipstick in 'mystic plum' while it looks like a really dark brown shade it has pink undertones which work beautifully with a wash of the lip oil in the shade 'pink'. 

Those few products keep my skin glowing and gleaming throughout the day without really needing any touching up (apart from my lips) which I love. No matter how many new trends and products I try out I always find myself reaching for the same products that give me a seamless finish without requiring a lot of effort. 

 

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Here's my list for the things I intend on packing for a week's getaway in Verona.


Apparel 
+ Turtleneck
+ White V neck shirt
+ Blazer
+ Slip dress
+ Velvet trousers
+ Zara boyfriend jeans


Accessories 
+ Woven mules
+ Vans
+ Sunglasses
+ Suede belt


Appearance 
+ CC cream
+ Kiko blush
+ Glow drops
+ Brow gel & Mascara
+ MAC 'taupe'
+ Bourjois rouge velvet '12'
+ Benefit stick hoola
+ Laura Geller 'gilded honey'


Additional 
+ Watch
+ Gold coin necklaces

Flesh beauty, a brand known for their all-inclusiveness, their extensive foundation range and nod to self-expression. Now that might be incredibly important to some but to me the fact that they do not test on animals is huge! Admittedly, yes their products may be a little on the pricer side when compared with their competitors but being cruelty free as well as most of their products being paraben and frangrance free is comforting. A brand comparable with 'glossier' and 'milk makeup' all of which are mainly distributed in the US but with more products catered to coloured skin.


+ FLESH POT | eye & cheek gloss in 'flesh pot' & 'disco nap'

A multi-purpose gloss for the eyes, cheeks and lips! Glossy lids and cheeks have been a major trend not only on catwalks but for the everyday gal too and there's no sign of it slowing down. I love how compact it is and a little sure goes a long way. The gloss is not too sticky nor tacky but provides a great sheen to the skin. My favourite from the two has to be 'disco nap' because it is more wearable but I love pairing 'flesh pot' with a warmer blush on the cheeks and lids.


+ RIPE FLESH | glisten drops in 'whisper'

I have wanted to try out highlighting drops for the longest time but was always too afraid of my face products not meshing well with other liquids. I used this under my makeup but on top of my moisturiser focusing mainly on the highpoints of my face. Again, with this product a little goes a long way you really do not need much. I already know I will be reaching for all these products more and more as we reach Spring/ Summer. This definitely has more pink undertones but it works for coloured skin beautifully with warm blush and bronzer.


+ TOUCH FLESH | highlighting balm in 'pinky' & 'twitch'

Products like this one that require minimal effort is what I look for especially for those no-makeup days where you want a little something but nothing crazy. This can be applied with your fingertips, a brush or even directly onto your face. The shade 'twitch' is perfect if you have warm coloured skin or if you want a bronzier glow. Nonetheless 'pinky' is great for everyday wear. I like how the balms are more glowy than they are glittery.