Wednesday 2 May 2012

April 2012 Favourites


Another month gone, where is 2012 going? April was an extremely busy month with the magazine unit due (see the finished product here) and then work experience starting, I haven't really stopped.  When it came to my make up for this month it was quick and simple which is reflected in my favourites.  


For my base I've kept it light and dewy as I haven't really had the time to buff out a heavy duty foundation, plus my skin hasn't really needed that extra coverage. I've switched between my Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow in shade 'I'm pure 4 sure' and my Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua in B10.  These both give a dewy finish which leaves your skin looking really natural.  My brush of choice is the Sigma F80 flat top kabuki which makes life so much easier! It applies the foundation extremely quickly, leaving a flawless finish. 


To add warmth to my cheeks I've been using the Chanel Soleil Tan De Chanel Bronze Universel with my Real Techniques Buffing Brush from the Core Collection.  As I am so fair at the moment, I use the tiniest amount otherwise I might look like an oompa loompa (sorry Roald Dahl, it was never a good look).  I'm looking forward to taking this on holiday and using it when I have a tan! I've also been picking up my Sleek Face Contour Kit and using the highlighter to brighten the inner corners of my eyes as there was a lot of early mornings and late nights through April.  


Keeping with the simple look, I haven't really done anything other than kohl liner on my tight line and mascara.  My mascara of choice is MUFE Smoky Lash in black which I will definitely be stocking up on when I go to Sephora in Spain next month.  For lips I've kept things pretty nude or sheer in colour.  My favourites have been the Clinique Chubby Stick in wooping watermelon and 17 Mirror Shine On Lipstick in Beehive.  

What have been your favourite products of April? 





8 comments:

  1. I really want to try the Chanel Vita Lumiere Aqua (such a long name!) I love Jemma Kidd light As Air and Estee Lauder Invisable Fluid and this is meant to be really similar. I am the same as you I prefer a light weight foundation :o)

    Over on my blog I am having 2 give aways! Win a Mac Lippy and Eyeshadow in the colour of your choice. And also 2 Accsesroize gift sets will be given away :o) I would love for you to enter:

    http://lolainthelounge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/mac-lipstick-eyeshadow-give-away.html

    http://lolainthelounge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/give-away.html

    x

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    1. I've heard so many good things about the Jemma Kidd foundation but don't have a counter near me!

      I'll definitely check out those giveaways! xx

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  2. Hi Nicola!

    Hope you're good.

    Love your post... I really want to try the Benefit Hello Flawless foundation!

    Tx

    http://awhimsyheart.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks Terri, I actually have the foundation on today and it's lovely. I might do a full review on both foundations soon and compare them. xx

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    2. Ahhh that would be awesome! I'm also loving the Chubby stick too. Looks super cute.

      Tx

      p.s. hope you've managed to finish The Hunger Games!! I'm almost finished with the 2nd one now whoop :)

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    3. Yes I finished the books on Monday - was a bit disappointed in the ending! Will put the post on my list of to write! x

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  3. Oh I love this post! I really wanna try Sigma brushes and the Real Techniques ones and this made me what them more!

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    1. I really couldn't recommend the brushes any more! They are great. I've done a make up brush collection with mini reviews on the brushes I use here - http://non-optional.blogspot.co.uk/2012/02/make-up-brush-collection-reviews.html xx

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You have no idea how much each of your comments means. Keep 'um coming lovelies. N xox

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