The repurchase list.

I've noticed lately, that many of the products I reach for on a daily basis are ones I couldn't live without, they're products that I have a back-up of a back-up because I love them that much.
So here is my 'Repurchase List,' the products that are always on my shopping list to buy again, because they're that good.

First up is Bioderma. As a person who has incredibly sensitive skin, this stuff is perfect for removing all makeup (and cleansing if you're lazy), without any irritation, and without any oily residue. It is slightly on the pricier side, but it is worth every penny.

Next on the list are a few fragrances.  I'm pretty picky about which perfumes I like, so when I find one that I do like, it's instantly on my shopping list again. My favourite perfume of the moment is 'Fancy' by Jessica Simpson. It has warm tones of vanilla and caramel, but also fruity tones of pear and apricot. I'm also guilty of buying 'Princess' by Vera Wang more than once too. This one is slightly more floral and musky. And finally on the fragrance front, is a body spray. Impulse 'Tease' is my favourite body spray of all time, and I freaked out when I thought it was discontinued. This one smells fruity like pineapple, with a woody side to it as well.

I love a good lip product, and I have far too many for one person, but these three are the best of the best in my opinion.
The Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella is my staple dark red, it's so easy to apply and it lasts and lasts. The Rimmel Kate Moss lipstick in 107 is my favourite darker burgundy, and this line of lipsticks are an awesome budget buy... I may or may not have five shades in the range...
I also have a favourite lip balm. This is the Carmex Moisture Plus, it's not exactly the most exciting lip product, but it does what is says on the tin.

This year I also discovered some face products I wouldn't be without. The first two come from Arbonne, which is a vegan brand. I use the Perfecting Liquid Foundation and the Arbonne Intelligence CC Cream. And while these products are slightly pricey, they last really well on the skin, and last a long time in general, because you don't have to use too much product. 

A slightly more budget friendly option that I use every time I put makeup on, is the Rimmel Stay Matte Translucent  Powder. This powder makes whatever you put on your skin last all day, and helps to keep the oiliness at bay.

And last but not least are my favourite tools of the trade. I love most of the Real Techniques brushes if I'm honest (as you can see in this post), but the powder brush and the setting brush are the ones I wouldn't be able to cope without. They wash really well too, which is an added bonus. The setting brush especially is useful for setting foundation/concealer (surprise surprise!), blending in concealer under the eyes, and blending out eyeshadow too.

What are the products on your repurchase list?
I'd love to know!

Beth. x

Brushes for newbies.

I’m a relative newbie when it comes to all things beauty and makeup related. I still struggle applying eye shadow, and I don’t even attempt eyeliner, (even though I’ve watched enough tutorials, so I should probably be able to).

However, there’s one thing I think I have gotten down, and that’s the brushes I need to use to apply my base.

L-R: Real Techniques Powder Brush, Setting Brush, Stippling Brush, Expert Face Brush.

At the moment I use all Real Techniques brushes (which you can get here and here), and I have to say, they make my whole life a lot easier.

First I apply liquid foundation, and after using my Real Techniques Expert Face Brush to do so, I’ll never use my fingers again!  It makes the process so much quicker, and with the slightly domed shape of the brush, it works well to get into all the creases that you need to.  My second choice for foundation is the Stippling Brush, which is a more flat brush, it’s not quite as efficient as the Expert Face Brush, but it still does the job fairly well.  I’ve tried using these brushes with BB and CC creams too, and I don’t think they work as well applying these products.

Then I get my trusty  Setting Brush, to blend concealer, and to apply setting powder on those important areas, like under the eyes and on the nose. 

And last but not least, I apply my setting powder, or any other powder products with (surprise, surprise) my Powder Brush.

(Excuse the slightly dirty brushes, I had just washed them... Clearly didn't do a very good job!)

I love these brushes because, not only are they easy to use (and there’s tutorials online by the creators Pixiwoo), they also clean really well, and so last a long time. I’m lazy when it comes to cleaning my brushes, so when I do, they need a really good, harsh clean, and they come up perfectly!

At first they seem pretty expensive – the cheapest brush available to purchase in Australia is $12.99 – but in my opinion, they’re worth the investment.  I’ve had mine for more than six months and they’re still looking beautiful.

The only downside, is the fact that I now feel the need to build my collection, and buy brushes for all different purposes… (I have a core collection and a blush brush from here in the mail as we speak!)

Have you tried Real Techniques? What do you think? Are there any other brushes/brands of brushes I should be adding to my collection?

Beth. x