Hello all, and welcome back to another episode of I LOVE MAKEUP. Today I wanted to get into what kinds of make up I have been using for my everyday go to. Whether I'm working or just a causal day look these are the products I've been reaching for. I am a very loyal beauty lover, when I find something good I like to stick with it - so some of the products here might be some that you have seen before! I have left lip products out normally because I just use a lip balm or gloss day to day and I have also left out eyeshadows, mainly because while wearing lash extensions CLICK HERE TO BOOK WITH ME ... shameless self promo ... you really don't need any liners, shadows or need to worry about eye makeup as they do the job of making your eyes POP all by themselves! So for me day to day, I am just looking for a SIMPLE contour, slight highlight and nice flawless skin.. piece of CAKE! Let's jump into it then...

ABH PRO SERIES CREAM CONTOUR KIT MEDIUM - BEAUTY BAY 47.90EUR

"The high performance, velvety smooth formulas blend seamlessly whilst imparting a subtle dewy shine."

My beloved contour kit, first off a great thing about this palette is that is refillable. Meaning when you run out of your fav shades you can replace them and pop the new ones straight in! I did a post when I first got this product in 2016 LINK IS HERE in the video I did a first impression and basic demo. Since then I use this EVERY time I do my makeup. It's just the best. Creamy, flawless and just amazing. Day to day I like to use Banana, Cinnamon, Chocolate and Ash Brown. I will sometimes even use Ash Brown on a small angled brush to fill in my brows as it's the perfect colour. The two shades Coral and Cream are fab for colour correction if that's something you're into. I have also used Coral as a blush, it gives a very dewy finish which is really pretty. Not only are the formulas of the palette long wearing and creamy, the overall palette is very study and easy to clean. The little pans pop out very easily so refilling them isn't a problem. I think my ABH addiction started with this palette, so go on, get it and you can start yours too! *evil laugh*

MORPHE 9C PALETTE - BEAUTY BAY 21.80EUR

"With a delightfully luscious powder-based formula, 9C 9 Color Highlight & Contour Palette effortlessly blends into the skin creating an incredible finish that is truly inspirational."

This was my first morphe product I ever got and it's become a staple in my collection. I like to use the darker shades to set my cream contour and the lighter shades to set my cream concealer. Or if I'm doing a super quick makeup look I will just use a few shades from this palette to do a quick highlight and contour. As you can see the shades have a good range from dark to light so I feel it would suit a lot of skin tones. I have even used the darker shades to set my brows, as they are matte. There is a really nice highlight shade which is really handy if you want an all in one product and not have to bring multiple palettes with you. The brush I like to use is just any fluffy powder brush and if I'm doing a more detailed contour I will just use a smaller more accurate brush. For anyone wondering, you can use this palette to highlight and contour your face, with no need for a cream base as the shades are all super pigmented, especially that lovely yellow toned highlight.

MAC PRO LONGWEAR FOUNDATION NC25 - BROWN THOMAS 36.50EUR

"A comfortable, long-wearing foundation that gives medium coverage with a natural matte finish and up to 15 hours of wear in any environmental condition. Lightweight and creamy, it applies and blends easily leaving the skin feeling soft and free to breathe all day while controlling oil. Specially treated micronized pigments help give a smoother, more flawless, natural matte finish with stay-true colour."

Honestly I have a WHOLE post about this foundation CLICK HERE. I love this foundation since buying it around 4 years ago. I like a nice yellow toned foundation and the shade NC25 is just that. Once this foundation goes on it's not moving. So long wearing I wore it on my wedding. I like to apply this with a fluffy brush and BUFF it into the skin. I always spritz my brush with MAC Fix Plus and it blends so nicely. Looking to the manufacturers description it says it can be used as both a foundation and a concealer! Which I have used and seriously it covers everything! It has a 'satin' finish with medium to full coverage.

BECCA BACKLIGHT PRIMING FILTER - CULT BEAUTY 34.96EUR

"ultimate foil for dulled skin showing signs of fatigue. Ultra-subtle, ‘soft focus’ pigments blur the visibility of imperfections. With a featherweight texture, this melts into skin – blending seamlessly to create an enviably smooth and dewy canvas – while antioxidant vitamin E and tightening liquorice extract combine to brighten, firm and ward against free radical-attack. The ultimate first step in your make up ritual, this is essentially a photographic filter in a bottle."

A very generous present from my sister @anniemarf on insta, I had seen this online and was super excited to try it. I have used it a few times now under my usual foundation and I actually found that MAC pro longwear didn't sit nicely on it IF I used any moisturiser underneath it seemed to make the foundation separate when I started to blend. What I found is that if I put this on first bare faced, leave it to sink in for a few minutes then put on foundation it works perfectly. I have also used this on 'no' makeup days by itself and it really give your face that 'glow from within' dewy finish. Super luxurious packaging and a little goes a long way!

ABH DIPBROW & BROW WIZ DARK BROWN - BEAUTY BAY 18EUR & 19.60EUR

BROW WIZ - "convenient and effortless brow maintenance. The fine tip helps to mimic the appearance of individual hairs for a smudge proof natural look that lasts all day"

DIPBROW - "waterproof brow colour which sculpts and defines the brows. The ultimate choice for perfectly precise brows, Dipbrow Pomade has a smudge free, creamy formula which glides effortlessly onto the skin and adheres to the brow hairs for optimal definition. Perfect for oily skin and humid climates.

Let's start with the newbie, Brow Wiz. I have the shade Dark Brown. This little 'pencil' is super easy to use, perfect for beginner brow artists ;) what I found is that the product isn't super waxy/heavy so there's no risk of super dark, blocky brows. The fine tip allows you to get really detailed. I have been using this everyday for the past month or so and I've found it super quick and it lasts all day.

Moving onto Dipbrow (in the shade Dark Brown too) I have been using this since early 2015 and omg it's amazing. I use it with the specific ABH angled brush as well. It's so simple to use and the product is so creamy it goes onto the skin easily. For beginners a lighter hand may be needed as the product is very pigmented so take it slow if you're just learning how to fill in your brows. With the brush I'm using you can be super precise, getting the exact shape you want. As for staying power - I have used this in super hot, humid climates and YEP it lasts all day!

ABH ULTIMATE GLOW KIT - BEAUTY BAY 53.30EUR

"Displayed in a mirrored palette, six ultra-fine and intensely pigmented powders can be blended together for a long lasting glide of shimmer without the fallout. Including a mix of pearl and shimmer textures in glistening golds, coppers and bronzes there's a glow for every occasion."

AAAAH, just amazing. Absolutely obsessed with this palette and not to mention the mirror is super handy! There's a nice selection of different toned highlighters, some more daytime wearable and some for a more 'going out' look. This palette actually featured in a beauty haul CLICK HERE - Day to day I like Snow and White Sand, but while on holidays I loved using the more bronze shades as they look fantastic with a tan! I think this palette is just perfect it has everything you need, including the nice mirror!