'Back to Bases'

Yes, I changed the look of my blog again. Only slightly though, but I have to admit the whole blog design thing is something Ifind hard to get right. It is like I'm never fully satisfied with what it looks like. But enough about that.

As I've already covered my favourite primers I thought I'd move on to what usually comes next; favourite bases. I'm a massive fan of finding nice bases, especially natural looking ones that will still even out my skin and cover what needs to be covered. The following ones range from light to full coverage but if applied right will all look very skin-like, flawless and natural.

Lightest first, the Diorskin Nude BB Cream has been mentioned on here more than a few times so I won't go on too much about it, but for a light, everyday base that evens out the skin and gives it a light glow - this is your best friend. Read a full review here. Available for £30 at Feelunique.

Chanel Vitalumière Aqua is a much loved foundation in the beauty blogging world. A light to medium coverage that stays in place, looks like skin and creates a flawless, glowing complexion. Very light feeling and hydrating but not at all oily. For best result I like to use my fingers to apply it. Available for £33 at Boots.

One I'd never heard of until I had a browse on cultbeauty quite a while ago is Alison Raffaele Reality Base Foundation which has the most appropriate name ever. It looks like skin, feels like skin (actually the product feels a bit like applying water to your face but once it's on it feels like skin), stays all day and  has a buildable medium to full coverage. Only downside is the slightly funny smell but that goes away once its set. The finish is very natural so not overly glow-y or matte but somewhere in between. Available for £35 at BeautyBay.

Last one is my newest addition and also the one I will probably use the least. Not because I don't like it because I really do (it wouldn't be in my 'favourite bases' post if I didn't), but because I just don't tend to go for full coverage products unless it is a special occasion or I'm going out - which is what I bought it for. Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation is another favourite in the world of beauty and it is not without reason. It gives flawless, longlasting, full coverage without looking cakey. I use it mixed with other, lighter foundations or with a damp beautyblender. Available for £34 at SpaceNK.

I know these are all high end products and I'm sorry I didn't include any high street ones, but when it comes to face products I do find that my skin prefers higher quality products. I'm not saying high street ones are bad, just that I haven't found a favourite there yet.

I would love to hear what your favourite face products are so let me know in the comments! Also love finding new blogs to read so pop your link in as well and I'l have a look. If you want to follow my blog you can do that here.

Love,

 Em

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Prime(r) Time

I have always seen primers as a bit unnecessary but over the past 6 months + I have discovered that when you use the right one it can do wonders. Therefore I wanted to share with you my top picks when it comes to that first layer of makeup. Keep in mind I tend to go for ones that give a dewy finish and adds glow to your face. 

My latest addition but also clear favourite is the Laura Mercier Radiance Foundation Primer. This guy is the best of both worlds; adds the most gorgeous glow at the same time as it holds my foundation intact all day long, and you only need the smallest drop sized amount. Works wonderfully on its own with a tiny bit of concealer and powder or under BB cream or foundation. It was love at first try with this one. Available at Selfridges for £19. If you want a cheaper option then go for the L'Oréal Lumi Magique Base which is very similar although has a pearl like finish rather than the more golden finish that the Laura Mercier one has. Still gorgeous though and it does do a good job at keeping your make-up in place. Available for £9.99 at Superdrug. The Dior Airflash CC Primer smooths and very subtly evens out your skin tone. It doesn't add any glow in particular but is very light and perfect to spray on under a BB cream for a good but not too heavy primer. Get it at Feelunique for £30. Last, but not least is the most illuminating and glow-giving out of them all; MAC Strobe Cream. Not exactly a primer in my eyes as it doesn't do much for the longevity of my foundation but it is absolutely a great base for those days when you need to add some life back into your face. Looks good with just a bit of powder on top or under any base that you normally use. Get it here for £23.50.

Do you have any favourite primers or prep products for your base? Let me know in th comments and I might try it out! Also leave your bloglink if you have a bloglink as  I am always on the lookout for new ones to read and follow. 

Love,

 Em

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