My Current Makeup Routine...

Hey!! 

How pretty is the above beauty Tumblr picture? I love this!... 

Recently, I have noticed that there's been a lot of comments made regarding what make-up I am currently using... 

Not a lot has changed but due to the fact that I'm normally one of those typical girls who tends to find a product that they love and then stick with it. On the odd occasion, I will tend to try out other products.

However, due to being asked what I use... Here's a little blog of my current makeup routine for you all!... 

I decided to share two of my favourite foundations with you as I tend to swap between the two or put a thin layer of the Dream Satin Liquid by Maybeline on-top of a layer the Mac foundation.

I genuinely, love them both! They both have a great coverage and leave my face feeling healthy when I take my makeup off at the end of the day. 

Sometimes, you find foundations leave your skin feeling dry or thick but I tend to have happy and healthy results using the above products. 

Without a doubt, this is my all time go to mascara! I love the effect the mascara has on my eyelashes. Due to being blonde, I have light coloured eyelashes though there still like they just don't show up very well without a coat of mascara! As soon as I apply this mascara they look marvellous and long!

Since, running out of eyebrow powder obviously I tried a few tricks in the books and played around with using eye shadow to replace my lack of eyebrow powder. I actually found that mixing the last two eye shadow colours on the right together makes a perfect colouring for my eyebrows. 

I mix the brown first and then apply a thin layer of black to make the brows stand out! 

I've found myself becoming more and more obsessed with the Naked 2 eye shadow palette by Urban Decay... I love the colours and I love mixing my makeup routine up by changing the colours around... It's so difficult these days to find the perfect eye shadow colours! 

However, with this palette I tend to use the majority of the colours.  

With being more of a Mac girl I adore using the Mac Beauty Bronzer. Sometimes, I find that bronzers can be way too dark for my skin with this one you get the perfect blend without looking too orange! 

For my lips, I tend to use both of the above lipsticks. I have to be honest, I definitely struggle keeping my lipstick on however with using these products together I have seemed to create a longer lasting finish. 

I apply the velvet matte lip crayon from Primark to create a bigger lip line and to also add a extra texture to my lips. 

I then apply a small amount of my Velvet Teddy Matte lipstick from Mac. 

I find the colours together make a beautiful peachy bronze look which is perfect for this time of year. 

To finish the look off, I simply hold the bottle about five inches away from my face and then simply spray a layer over my face to keep my makeup in place! 

This stuff truly works well! 

For a close up look of my makeup routine, here's a quick Snapchat shot that I took recently! 

I hope you've all enjoyed reading what my latest and current Makeup Routine is.! 

I have a lot to share with you over the next few weeks so keep an eye out for any upcoming blogs as they'll be right around the corner...! 

Much Love.... 

x

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My Make-up Routine For Casual Looks...

Hey you guys, it's Monday once again but that's alright as it will soon be the weekend again! 

As soon as I spotted this on Instagram I knew I had to share it with you all!! Of course, I love it as it's pink and super girly! How couldn't I not post it on the blog? It certainly fits, the category of being girly and pink right?... 

Anyway, I got slightly side tracked from the point of this blog so I will get back to the point! 

So I thought I would share one of my make-up routines with you all as it's a pretty casual routine. 

This make-up routine is handy for a laid back Sunday or a simple kind of look which still looks pretty sweet for an evening out with your parents. That sort of thing anyway, I hope it helps you all! 

My fist step is to make sure I apply my primer - I've been trying out a new primer recently and it's certainly one of my favourites... (Which I of course will do a first impressions blog on!) 

I would wait for the primer to set so take at least ten minutes to be sure! 

Meanwhile, I would start working on your eyebrows and mascara! As it's the perfect time to apply your mascara and shape your eyebrows before working on your foundation... 

After, you have waited ten minutes for your primer set it's time to apply your foundation. 

I have recently purchased a new beauty product which is pretty handy as it's a cream foundation and contour palette. As you can see there are several different colours in the palette so by all means there will be plenty to choose from which will match your skin tone. 

From the photo above, you can see I am pointing at the first shade on the left hand side which is what I used as a concealer to put under my eyes. 

 

Then I used the second shade in on the left for my foundation which is a really good match for my skin tone even though it looks slightly darker in the palette it's a pretty good match! 

I finally, applied a small amount of this foundation to blend in with the cream foundation as I found it blends nicely together and tends to last longer.. I can't wait to share a first impressions blog based around the foundation above.

 

An there you go that's how I pieced together my simple make-up routine for casual looks... You can buy all of these  items on Superdrug or your local beauty store... 

I hope I have helped you create a simple and easy look for casual days... 

Lots of love, Anya Marie xx 

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How To Apply Your Lipstick For A Long - Lasting Look

I have been waiting to share these beauty tips with you for a while as I know that there is always the hassle for girls as  it seems like a waste of time when you apply your lipstick as it always seems to disappear straight away right? It's frustrating sometimes! 

Fear not, I have been researching and discovering some different quick and easy to learn tips for you all and for myself.

   

Beauty Tips - For A Long & Lasting Look: 

1) Always make sure you ex-foliate your lips, there is two ways to do this you could either use a sugar scrub or you could make your own and all you need for this step is a balm and some sugar. 

2) When you apply your foundation, take it over the top of your lip line to create a flawless base. 

3) Then start applying a few light layers of your lipstick and blot it in between coats to start the process of a long-lasting finish.

4) Apply your colour with a lip brush, using the flat sides of the brush parallel to the lip line to create a straighter edge.

5) Make an 'O' shape with your mouth stretched open connect the corners with the colours of your lipstick to make sure your lips are fully covered. 

6) To get a further definition on your lipstick, apply a lighter colour on the centre of your lips to enhance and give the look a fuller lip. 

7) Lastly, make sure you correct any lipstick smudges by using a cotton bud and use your concealer to touch up skin around the lip line.

                       

Here is the lipstick that I have used, a nude shade which is perfect for autumn season.

             

    Here is the result of what my lipstick looked like after I completed this make-up tip. It doesn't look as clear, as the photo isn't as focused. Next time, I will make sure I zoom in and show you a clearer photo but it definitely lasted and I was pretty impressed. 

I hope this helps you out! 

Lots of love, Anya x

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Girls Would You Give Up Your Makeup For A Day?

Evening all you fabulous ladies out there, 

So I know  I have posted a similar blog like this for you all before but I am definitely one of those girls who wants to make you all see your beautiful in every single way. I am determined to make you all see that you don't need to wear make-up to be beautiful.

Some of my close friends, always tell me that they don't feel comfortable or don't feel like their beautiful enough compared to other girls. 

Once again, it always leads back to how other people look. Sometimes, I feel like it's almost a competition of who looks better and personally I don't agree with that! What do you girls think? 

I know that it's easy for me to say, but you should be happy and proud of who you are and the way you look. 

Because girls you were born this way! 

I recently, posted a picture on my instagram of a make-up bag which I will share with you below. The make-up bag says 'I Need Make Up' - out of curiosity how many of you girls wake up and know they need their make-up bag straight away? Is that the first thing you do, after your shower do you apply your make-up? 

I know confidence is a major thing for you all, I know that because I am a girl too and I am not one hundred percent comfortable with the way I look when I don't wear make-up but that said, I don't feel the need to wear it every single day. I feel comfortable enough, to sit at home with my boyfriend and my family without feeling the need to apply my make-up. 

But then again, when I am leaving the house I straight away apply my make-up as I won't be seen without it. In a way, that again is a lack in confidence as I personally wouldn't want everyone to see me without my make-up but why? What makes us beautiful woman feel so insecure? 

If I had to ask you what your two essential make-up items were what would they be? My essential make-up items would definitely have to be my foundation and my mascara! That would be my end of the world if I didn't have these in my bag! What would be yours girls? 

It's weird to think that, that is how we think about our make-up because we literally do feel like that when we don't have our make-up on sometimes isn't it girls?

But I definitely do enjoy having days off without having to wear my make-up so I like to have an even balance for my skin. 

Girls, if you had to give up your make-up for a day could you? 

Lots of love, Anya x

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Do You Feel Comfortable In Your Own Skin?

A lot of people have left comments on social media's regarding make-up and I have noticed a lot of people wondering if I wear it every day? 

So I thought it would be nice to write a blog based around feeling comfortable in your own skin and letting you know what my favourite make-up products are and why. 

Honestly, I love make-up I really do and I love to express to you how much I love make-up. 

But I also love to have days off, I love my make-up don't get me wrong!

Every girl loves her make-up, it's like a girls best friend! 

But I don't wear make-up every day, I love to have a break! I like to let my skin have a day off. 

I think make-up is one of many ways in which make women feel beautiful and comfortable. Make-up is definitely a way to make women feel comfortable in their skin. 

Even  though, I don't wear make-up every day I like to be able to wear make-up for special occasions, which manage to mark the transition between day and night right? 

As you all know my make-up routine, if it's just a casual day at home I don't always tend to apply make-up but if I know I am going out during the day or I have plans for in the evening then I will make sure I apply my make-up. 

Anyway, my must have essentials is definitely my mascara as I am blonde and I have really fair eyelashes so I feel really naked and lost without my mascara as just adding that little coat of mascara can change so much! 

My second must have essential, is my foundation. I mean it's not a must have as I am quite lucky and I have a normal skin complexion however, I guess I have become so used to applying my foundation and seeing the end result that I have become kind of reliant towards using my foundation! You understand girls right?

If I were to ask you girls do you feel comfortable in your skin, what would you say? 

As if you were to ask me I think I wouldn't be able to give you a definite answer as I would be stuck between a right answer. 

So I would initially say, yes I feel comfortable in my own skin. I like to take care of my skin, as I believe if you take care of your skin then your skin will take care of you. I always make sure, I buy and try new products that will take care of my skin and I feel comfortable enough to not wear make-up in front of my family, boyfriend and close friends. 

On the other hand, if you were to ask me to go out to work or out shopping or if I had plans then I wouldn't feel comfortable in leaving the house without my make-up and my make-up bag!

What would you say?  Would you be able to leave the house without your make-up and your make-up bag?

I guess, make-up plays a huge influence on most of our lives now as it definitely plays a huge influence on me! 

Remember, be good to your skin and your skin will be good to you! 

Lots of love, Anya x

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My Makeup Routine

So guys, I am back with a lot of new blogs for you all to read and hopefully enjoy. 

You know I like to think of new ideas for blogs for you all as I like trying out different things and it would be boring reading the same thing right? 

I thought I would write about my daily make-up routine as I always find it interesting to discover what make-up products people use as I love to buy new products and have a nosey into what people are using. 

So I thought, I would show you what I use during my day to day routine. 

As you all know though, I am certainly not an expert on make-up as I don't always tend to wear much of it. 

Plus I don't wear make-up every single day but I wear it when I'm going out like every girl does, when I am attending sixth form and when I go to work. Every girl is entitled to have a night off though that's for sure and I am most definitely one of those girls! As I love a night in with my family and my boyfriend relaxing and being myself in my own skin. I think it's important to feel comfortable in your own skin otherwise you wouldn't always be yourself. 

I personally enjoy wearing my makeup but I also love to make sure I got a day off or more than a day as you should be good to your skin. 

Anyway I have included a picture of me below to show you the steps I used to reach my end result after completing my make-up routine: 

In terms, of what my skin complexion is like I am thankfully quite lucky as I have a normal skin complexion but that said every girl and every boy has the odd occasional spot which  is normal. 

I always tend to use facial creams during the day and night as it always keeps your face refreshed and healthy. I wish that Zoella released a face cream as I love the rest of her collection and I love trying out new face creams. I normally use my nans Loreal face creams the day and night one (I hope she hasn't seen this as she doesn't actually know, oops!)

 

The first product I use in the morning or when I put my make-up on is always a primer. Before, I discovered this primer I tried a few others out but they didn't work for me so it was like fate when I gave the Gosh Velvet Touch Foundation Primer a try as not only did it work wonders it also leaves my skin feeling silky soft and my make-up looking amazing. 

This is definitely recommended by me, my nan even wears it when she does her make-up she loves it bless her heart. The primer definitely has a velvet touch as it is silicone based meaning it will fill in any imperfections as well as guiding the foundation on leaving a smoother finish. Almost imagine, using a hair gel it's similar to that but a lot smoother and silkier!

Avaliable on Superdrug - £12.99 

I often change my foundation on a day to day basis as I like to try out new foundations. (Plus the fact that I spent a lot on the Yves Saint Laurent one so of course I'd want to savour every moment with that foundation!)

I usually tend to wear Rimmel Wake Me Up Light Porcelain as it's quite light and I think it provides that natural look for work or sixth form. As well as the fact that, it's only £8.99 which is a really good bargain! My face always feels silky smooth too which makes me feel more comfortable with the way I look. 

Although, I always tend to wear Yves Saint Laurent foundation, which is in the above picture, on a night out as it's such a beautiful foundation which leaves my skin looking amazing and I always feel comfortable and confident when I am dressing up to go out wearing this foundation as I feel like it adds that little touch to my outfit. The only little downfall, is that this foundation is rather expensive as I paid over £30 for it but I don't regret it at all and when it's pay day you all now know what I spend my money on.

I absolutely love the Real Techniques brushes but my favourite one is this one the expert face brush as I love the designing of the brush and the packaging. 

I love the feel off this brush, it's so soft and it leaves my face looking amazing! 

Plus the brush is only £9.99 what a bargain! 

As I have mentioned briefly before I love trying out new products so I vary between my eyebrow pencil's as I like discovering new products. 

But I will tell you about the one that I use the most, my monthly favourite!

Anyway, as I leave my foundation to set into my skin I move onto my eyebrows. I love using this one which is a Collection eyebrow pencil it is a blonde shade, as I am rather pale! 

 Normally, if I have time then I tend to apply some bronzer but I don't always use bronzer I tend to wear it more when I am on a night out. Unfortunately, I have run out at the moment and I am due to order some today when I get the chance too. 

But I vary between the Gosh bronzer or the Rimmel bronzer as they tend to be my favourite bronzer's to date. 

Mascara, is my last step and it's definitely a step I have to follow through as without mascara my eyes look tired and naked. 

I recently, purchased the Maybelline Lash Sensational mascara as I heard that there has been a lot of hype towards this product so I couldn't resist trying the mascara out. Since, I bought the mascara I have also ordered another two of them as I just love it so much! 

On a daily basis, such as: working or attending sixth form I only apply one coat of mascara but if I have more time on my hands and I am out with family or friends then I apply two or three coats and it makes my eyelashes look so long and it almost looks like I am wearing fake eye lashes. So doesn't that sound amazing? Saves you money there girls, as you won't have to then buy a pair of fake eye lashes. My eyelashes are quite short so they definitely look longer using this mascara. 

Plus the mascara isn't overly priced I think it's a good buy as its only £7.99

In terms, of what lipstick I wear I don't always wear a lipstick but if I get time then I tend to wear the following lipstick/lipbalm: 

So as I have previously mentioned I bought this for a fancy eighteenth party that I was attending and it is such a beautiful colour. I only have to put a little bit on and it stays mainly all day, it looks natural and pretty too! Plus the great price of £1!

The Zoella Kissy Missy Lip Balm, is so beautiful. I love the colouring and the scent of this product it's genuinely one of my favourite make-up products. As I have stated before, I don't always wear lipstick's or lip balm's but this is my must have in my make-up bag! Let alone the fact that it's only £3! 

I hope you all enjoyed reading my daily make-up routine. Please let me know what you think! 

Lots of love, Anya x 

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