BARE ESSENTIALS 4 The perky blush
Pare back your makeup kit to these 10 hero items
1 The multitasking base
These days, foundation isn’t about completely masking your skin. Pick one with skincare properties that even out your tone and cover any redness naturally. Go for a light to medium coverage – you can sheer it out with an oil or moisturiser or add more coverage with a primer underneath and a heavier layer.
WE LOVE Bourjois Fabulous Extreme Resist 24 Hours Foundation
$35 With a semi-matte finish, this smooth, long lasting formula is oil-free.
2 The crafty concealer
Think of concealer as your magic wand for covering pigmentation, under-eye e circles and redness. Look for one that has a creamy consistency but isn’t so heavy that it settles into lines. Use it on its own where needed, or over the top of your foundation.
WE LOVE Inika Organic Certified Organic Full Coverage Concealer $45 This gem is creamy and buildable, mimicking the appearance of real skin while masking strong pigmentation and blemishes. Apply by patting on and blending out with clean fingers.
3 The perfecting powder
Modern powders don’t create a chalky cast. In fact, they help to improve the look of skin by smoothing ove over pores and creating a subtle radiance. Used w with a light hand, they’re a must-have for setting c concealer and foundation in places where it tends t to slide. Brush onto the area either side of your n nose where glasses tend to wear makeup away. WE LOVE Natio Loose powder $19.95 This cult powd powder’s super-fine texture creates an invisible veil over the face to hide pores and rid unwanted shine.
It’s time to bring the often neglected bl blusher back into your routine! Nothing per perks up a complexion quite like it, and a po powder or cream version applied with a flu fluffy brush makes it easy but effective. WE LLOVE Iconic London Sheer Blush $42 Liquid blusher is great for a subtle flush of colour and glow. We love this thin fo formula, which so easily melts into the skin. Apply with fingers and blend out w with a brush.
5 The brow builder
Filling in sparse eyebrows is a face changer! You can opt for a pencil, powder or gel brow product just keep in mind that finding the right hue to match your hair colour is crucial.
WE LOVE Maybelline Brow Fast Sculpt Gel Mascara in Soft brown $14.95 This tinted gel gives your brows a fuller look that holds for up to 16 hours.
6 The soft kohl
Use this buttery pencil close to your lash line and smudge a little to soften – its a quick way to add definition to your eyes.
WE LOVE Revlon So Fierce Vinyl Eyeliner in Brown $23.95 This soft pencil has a major colour payoff that is water and smudge-proof for 16 hours.
7 The nude palette
A palette of wearable hues in a variety of textures is worth investing in for the endless options it will provide. WE LOVE Nude By Nature Natural Illusions Eyeshadow Palette $39.95 The perfect mix of shimmer and matte shades to make doing a smoky eye simple!
8The miracle mascara
Mascaras used to all look the same, but the days of standard wands are over! Decide whether you want length, volume or curl – or choose a fluttery formula that does it all. Black should be your staple shade and make sure to replace your tube every three months for good hygiene.
WE LOVE MCO Beauty Fibre Lash Mascara $22 This clever two-part formula extends your lash length thanks to tiny fibres in the white priming end.
9 The everyday lipstick p
Every woman needs a flattering rose-nude shade in her er makeup bag. A creamy lippie that’s comfortable to wear, moisturising and neither overly shiny nor matte will have you reaching for it time after time.
WE LOVE Clinique Dramatically Different Lipstick Shaping Lip Colour $40 In Vintage
This moisturising lipstick has a sheer, soft shine finish.
10 The subtle highlighter
Yes, you can wear it! A dab blended over the high points of your face adds wow factor! You can even use liquid highlighters under makeup as a primer or mixed in with foundation. Seek out a pearly formula rather than glittery for elegant radiance.
WE LOVE L’oreal Paris Wake Up and Glow Natural Enhancer $21.95
This skin-enhancer is versatile and hydrating.