My Beauty Routine

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Okay - it's a pretty undisputed fact that many of the "well-known bloggers" are absolutely gorgeous and model-like in their stature, their wardrobes and their make-up. I for one am neither the typical representation of pretty, nor am I photogenic. I thought I'd just show you guys my typical make-up routine for going out.

WARNING: there will be a non-edited photo of my just-woken-up face below...try not to run away :P



Yep, that's me. No edits, no nothing. Just woke up, half asleep, messy hair. As you can see my skin is pretty blemished. I have pimples, red patches, dry lips, and my eyebrows look kinda crazy. So obviously I need to take a few steps to ensure that I don't scare people away with my face. Just kidding! (Sort of...)

First step: Wash my face with a cloth and then QV cream as a moisturiser, I use it on my lips too instead of lip balm.



Second step: Use my fingers to dab The Body Shop foundation on my blemishes & Maybelline finishing powder swept over my face with a brush.



Third step: Maybelline Line Stiletto liquid eyeliner over the top eyelid and a couple of coats of mascara on the top lashes.



Fourth step: (most of the time I don't do this, only for parties etc.) some eyeshadow, this one is Luview.



Once all that is done (about 10 minutes in my case) ...this is what I look like.



Wait, I better do a little comparison so you can see the difference.


Left: before shot. Right: After shot.

My skin is still not flawless, as I only put a light layer of foundation on, but overall my face looks more bright and energised and my eyes are opened up :)

Voila that is me! I'm nowhere near perfect but I make do with what I have.

What do you guys do for skin-care? Do you wear make-up day to day? Or are you photogenic/have nice enough skin not to have to wear any? If that's the case I'm very jealous!

Happy weekend lovers.

x x Stace

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Comments

Mica said…
Such a nice simple makeup routine :) I'm with you and find less is better with makeup, quicker, easier and doesn't look like you've tried too hard :)

I wear makeup during the week for work, but usually don't on the weekends. Sometimes a BB cream if I want a bit of coverage :)

Away From Blue
7:58 PM, May 31, 2013
Mandy said…
I love this post - it's really lovely that you highlight your natural beauty with the minimalist makeup aesthetic - just gorgeous!

<3 Mandy xx
http://frocksandotherfrivolities.blogspot.com
11:03 PM, May 31, 2013
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4:33 AM, June 03, 2013
Unknown said…
Wtf!? If I were to put on as much make up as you, I'd look like awful! You look amazing, with or without minimal make-up! It takes a whole cake face for me to look good LOL


So jealous- you babe!!!!!!
11:10 PM, June 03, 2013
meghan silva said…
That's a quick and easy makeup routine love it .

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9:58 PM, June 04, 2013
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