Making up: My basic face

Sofia Ağustos 23, 2021

Everybody has those days when they don't feel like experimenting or doing anything too elaborate with their make-up. I certainly do and that's why I have my fail-safe no brainer make-up look. It's one I can turn to when I don't want to think about colour matching and perfect application. My look is based on neutrals for a simple and natural 'me but better' look.

Here are the ingredients for my basic face:

Base

Tinted moisturiser (optional) - If I'm not too lazy I'll start with a tinted base if my skin needs a bit of help. I use Invisible Zinc Tinted Daywear because it's a multi-tasker: moisturising, perfecting my complexion and protecting my skin from the sun.
Illuminating concealer - to cover up under-eye circles and minor blemishes. I can't stand looking tired especially when I am (a lot!) so this step's a must for me. Lately I've been loving Maybelline's Dream Lumi Touch highlighting concealer because it's great value for money and performs as well as the luxe products for my needs. I also dab and blend a little of this on my lips as a primer before I apply lipstick!
Sheer pressed powder - I'll brush a little MAC Select Sheer pressed powder over my face to reduce shine without masking my complexion.
Soft peach powder blush (optional) - If I'm looking too pasty and pale I'll use a matte blush in a soft subtle shade to give me a hint of healthy flush. A soft peach/pink shade such as Essence's Silky Touch Blush in Adorable is perfect for my pale complexion because there's no risk of me OD'ing on the colour and looking like a doll!

Eyes

Eyeshadow in either a soft shimmery taupe (Maybelline Silken Taupe) or beige (MAC Shroom) - applied as a wash over my lids up to the crease. Taupe gives me a natural contoured look without the fuss and blending, while beige brightens up my eyes when I'm looking tired.
Grey/brown eyeliner (optional) - I've been using Duck from MAC on my outer upper lash line to open up my eyes and give them a bit of subtle definition
Thickening mascara - I like to use a mascara where I only need one swipe to emphasize my lashes. I have a few different brands on rotation at any one time and honestly, I'll make a random grab for them in the morning. I've chosen Rimmel's Volume Flash x 10 as an example because it only needs one coat to make a noticeable difference and it's one of the cheapest drugstore mascaras around.

Lips

Mauve nude lipstick - A shade close to my natural lip colour gives me a fresh natural lip without the need for lipliner. I have very mauvey toned lips and Rimmel's Asia is definitely a MLBB shade with an added subtle sheen and shimmer.

Oops! I nearly forgot to photograph some swatches. Here they are, and you can really see what I mean about these being no fuss shades. The eyeshadow and blush are so soft against my skin-tone they're literally impossible for me to mess up. Both photos are taken in natural daylight.