FOTD: A Natural Look

Today I thought I'd do a spontaneous face of the day - don't think I've ever done one?! You will have to excuse my poor background! I wasn't planning on taking photos but just had to take advantage of the amazing light streaming through my window! I'm loving the sunny days we've had this week, even if it is still cold! So today's makeup was quick and easy. I had a lot of work to do so didn't want to waste time on it and I'm going out later so it will all be coming off and being reapplied anyway! This is a really easy look though, and feels quite natural to me as I'm not wearing any eyeshadow and for those of you who know me, that happens very rarely.

Face:

Revlon Colorstay Foundation for combination/oily skin

Collection 2000 Concealer in shade 2 (light)

MAC Pressed Blot Powder in medium

AVON Deep Glow Bronzing Powder

Rimmel London Powder Blush in Winter Glow

Eyes:

Urban Decay Brow Box in Brown Sugar

Urban Decay Big Fatty Mascara

Maybelline The Falsies Mascara

Lips:

Nivea Essential Care Lip Salve 

Outfit:

Shirt - New Look

Necklace - Tiffany

This look is super easy, it gives that flawless skin look but doesn't look like you have gone to too much effort because your eyes are bare. So simple if you're stuck for time or going somewhere where you don't want to look like you're wearing a ton of makeup. 

I'll just mention my hair, I don't usually wear it up, but quickly shoved it up before bed last night and woke up with a messy bun that I actually thought looked okay so I just left it. Bit of a miracle really! I provided a back shot to show the true messiness ;).

What's your go to FOTD when you're in a rush?

Simple Bright Eye Makeup Tutorial

Today I thought I'd post a tutorial (my first one I think?!) Recently I've been playing around with Urban Decay's Naked 3 palette. although I don't like it as much as number 2, its sort of pushed me out of my comfort zone and forced me to try some new looks, and this one is one I have been loving.

I like to call this look The Bright Eye, as it really makes your eyes pop and its nice and so simple and natural looking. I think this would be a go to for me if I was still at school as it's more of a "no makeup, makeup look"! 

Before:

 

After:

What I'm wearing on my face:

Revlon Colorstay Foundation for combination/oily skin in Sand Beige

MAC Pro Longwear Concealer in NW15

MAC Pressed Blot Powder in Medium

Rimmel London Powder Blush in Winter Glow

Avon Deep Glow Bronzing Powder

Lips: 

Maybelline Colorsensational Lip Liner in Sweet Pink

Nivea Essential Care Lip Salve 

Eyes:

Urban Decay Brow Box in Brown Sugar

Urban Decay Primer Potion

Urban Decay Naked 3 palette, shades used:

Strange, Limit and Nooner

Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Sellout

Urban Decay Big Fatty Mascara

Maybelline The Falsies Mascara

Barry M Kohl Pencil in Number 30

I won't go over everything that I did for my face, but I used a light concealer and used quite a lot under my eyes to really brighten them up. I also put some around my nose and any visible blemishes as flawless skin really compliments this look. I should also note I didn't have a nude lipstick on me at the time so I just filled in my lips with a lip liner! I just then went over it with my lip salve for a shiny finish. Simple!

First off give your eyebrows any filling in they need, but don't make them too over the top as this is a simple look, just aim for symmetry. For my eyes I applied Urban Decay's Primer Potion, then patted Strange (which is a matte white/cream colour) all over the lid. I just used the brush that came with the Naked 3 palette as I like this brush. I then went in with Limit (a matte pinky/brown colour) over the outer half of my eyelid. I then just went in with Nooner (a matte light brown colour) in the crease. I also put the colours under my eyes too, starting with the lightest near the corner and blending out to the darkest at the outer edge. I just think this makes my eyes look bigger. To really brighten up my eyes I then used Urban Decay's Sellout in the corner of my eyes. I applied this quite generously. Sellout is great as a highlight as it's really light and shimmery. It was also the closest colour to Bootycall that I could find! (Tip: make sure you blend all the colours well! This is the key to a flawless makeup look. I again just used my Naked 3 brush). 

For my lashes I applied Urban Decay's Big Fatty Mascara to the top lashes (review here) and to the bottom lashes I applied Maybelline The Falsies Mascara, however you can just apply any mascara that's nearing the end of its life! I then lined my water line with Barry M's Kohl Pencil in number 30. This is a shimmery white colour and really makes your eyes pop.

Hope you've enjoyed reading about this look, it's my current favourite and go to as it's so simple and great for the day time without looking like I've gone through too much effort!