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| L-R CARGO Water Resistant Blush in Ibiza, CARGO Water Resistant Bronzer, KIKO Eyetech Look Eyeshadow in 112, KIKO Long Lasting Colour Lip Marker in 108 |
I do understand that this post might be a little bit controversial but I for one, hate not wearing make up. My skin isn't good and I don't feel comfortable leaving the house without a little bit of slap on. When the weather is hot or you're away by the pool, I understand that for some of you, applying make up is a no-go but for me, it's a necessity. And luckily for girls like myself, there are some wonderful products out there that stay put no matter what.
I've raved about this product before and I'll continue to rave it about it every summer until I'm at least 60. This product is what I've been waiting for my entire life - an SPF that gives you damn good coverage. This protects you against UVA and UVB rays with an SPF of 30 so although it's not ideal for nights out or weddings, it's perfect for when you're out and about in the sun. This provides medium coverage that covers my scarring with no need for extra concealer. It set to a matte finish that doesn't dry the skin out and keeps it hydrated all day long. Literally the most perfect summer base product, ever.
CARGO Water Resistant Blush in Ibiza* - £19.00
This blush is great for injecting a bit of colour into your cheeks and the colour is an instant perk-me-up that makes me happy. The longwearing formula of this blush means that you don't have to bother with reapplication so it's perfect in hot weather. I absolutely adore CARGO as a brand - their pretty and simple packaging is gorgeous and the formula of this blush is outstanding too. It's finely milled and looks gorgeous swept over the cheeks.
CARGO Water Resistant Bronzer* - £19.00
This bronzer has tiny shimmer particles so although I wouldn't recommend it for contouring, I'd highly recommend it for adding a natural glow to your skin. The colour is deep enough to bronze up your complexion but light enough to stop it from looking muddy. There isn't a hint of orange insight just lots of little golden flecks of shimmer that reflect when the sun hits them - absolutely beautiful.
No7 Lift & Curve Eyelash Curler - £7.25
I was going to include a mascara in this post but unfortunately, I don't own a waterproof mascara and I never have done. I've never had an issue with mascara lasting all day long on my lashes and I'm quite blessed with long ones so a quick squeeze of the eyelash curlers and I'm good to go at times. There are a few bad reviews about these lash curlers on the Boots website but I for one can't find a fault in them - they do the job afterall and with the £3 off No7 voucher, they're a right bargain.
HD Eye & Brow Palette - £19.96
Oh I couldn't go anywhere without my brows on. I love many brow palettes but this offering from HD Brows really does earn its place at the top of the leaderboard when it comes to longevity. Once my eyebrows have been shaped and filled in with this, they do not budge. I'm telling you now, I've showered and bathed and the powder still doesn't move until I use a proper make up remover. Pretty good.
KIKO Eyetech Look Eyeshadow in 112* - £5.90
If you're going away then you need to invest in one of these. Not only are they small, portable and perfect for your luggage but they're highly pigmented and last all long without the need for a primer. I don't know what it is about the summer that makes me bring out the blue eyeshadow underneath my lash line but I do quite like it - especially this blue. It's deep but bright and has the most gorgeous shimmer running throughout it. KIKO also claim that these little eyeshadows last 150 applications which is outstanding for the price.
It was hard for me to swatch this baby for you. Not because it's awful but because the swatch - no matter how hard I scrub - will be left on my hand for days. When KIKO say "long lasting colour" they sure do mean it. The pigment is intense and these lip markers are easy to work with. Essentially you can line and fill in your lips quickly and easily and not have to worry about transferring the colour onto anything you touch. These really are fantastic in terms of longevity and you can see my full review with further lip swatches here.
What are your favourite long lasting make up products? Have you ever tried any of the ones mentioned above?
*PR Sample
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