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EYEBROWS
MAC Eyebrows in Spiked
RRP: $29
I'm not sure if I've found my ride or die eyebrow product yet, but I can confidently say this is the closest thing to it. This self-sharpening mechanical pencil carves out the brows perfectly and allows you to give your brows a soft or more intense look. Super easy to use and reasonably priced, especially from MAC.
Eyebrow Gel
NYX CONTROL FREAK Eyebrow Gel
RRP: $9
This is a cheap but very effective translucent eyebrow gel, that locks everything down in place and my eyebrows do not budge or move. They look just as good at the end of the day as they do when I first apply them. Something to keep in mind is the wand is very similar to a big mascara wand, while that works for me, it may not work for you. Check it out for yourself above,
BASE: PART 1
Moisturiser:
MAC Strobe Cream in Gold Lite
RRP: $55
This cream is amazing, its hydrating and also gives your skin a very healthy and dewy glow that is perfect on the skin by itself, or underneath makeup. This also helps any redness I have and a little goes a long way. It has the most beautiful gold reflects.
Primer:
Too Faced Hangover Primer
RRP: $22-$46
A very hydrating and luxurious primer. Scented with coconut, it leaves my skin smooth and soft, creating the perfect base for foundation to sit wonderfully on top. I'm surprised by how much I actually reach for this primer over my Benefit Porefessional, and it helps my make up stay on all day.
EYES
Primer:
Urban Decay Original Eyeshadow Primer Potion Paraben Free
RRP: $20-$33
I always use a primer for my eyeshadow as I have very oily eyelids, so I usually prime first and then set my eyes with the RCMA No Color Powder as I find that my eyeshadow lasts longer when I set it with powder rather than just using the eyeshadow primer on its own.
Eyeshadow:
Colourpop Pressed Eye Shadows- Custom Palette
RRP:$4-$5 Eyeshadow Singles
RRP: $12-$18 Curated Palette
RRP: $7 - Empty Colourpop Magnetic Palette
What I love about Colourpop is that their products are so incredibly cheap but such high quality. I bought one curated palette and 6 individual shadows. The great thing about Colourpop's curated palette's is that they are magnetic, so it's very easy to take the eyeshadows out of their palette and putting it into my own custom palette with the additional 6 shades. The shadows are pigmented, creamy and so easy to blend, making my own custom palette is wonderful as it's the perfect palette that has everything I need.
Another worthy mention is the Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance that is just as lovely to use, The link takes you to a website that is by far the cheapest way to get the palette. It is $42USD that converts to $53AUD as opposed to buying it at Sephora for $75AUD.
Eyeliner:
Smashbox Always On Gel Eye Liner in Fishnet
RRP: $26
Image Source: Mecca
Okay, I know what you're thinking, "What the fuck? That's so expensive for eyeliner" to which I'll say, you're totally right. This eyeliner is expensive, but my goodness is it worth every penny. This doesn't move, it is the darkest black and I'll use it to tight-line and will apply it about halfway across my waterline before I use a smudging brush to make it look a little messy. It brings my whole look together and makes my lashes look darker than they are. It doesn't run and it looks just as good at the end of the day than when I first applied it.
Liquid Eyeliner:
Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Eye Liner
RRP: $31
Another expensive eyeliner, I am aware, although this eyeliner is an absolute necessity if you are living in a country that has humid hot weather. It is the deepest black and does not budge regardless of if it's raining, hailing or shine. It dries down a little shiny and is so easy to use and can make applying simple even for those of you who struggle applying eyeliner.
Mascara:
Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash in Black
RRP: $42
I have been a lover of Benefit mascara's for the longest time, I think they have some of the best mascaras in the makeup industry. Roller Lash will give my lashes volume, length and a beautiful curl that holds and lasts all day. It doesn't get clumpy and makes my lashes appear bigger than what they are, which is all I can ask for as who has time for false lashes? Not this girl.
BASE: PART 2
Hydrating Mist:
Mario Badescu Spray With Aloe, Herbs, and Rosewater
RRP: $9-$17
I bought the $9 bottle of this over a year ago and only now am I starting to run out. What I love about this spray is that it gives your makeup an instant refresh and makes your skin look MORE like skin. I will usually dot my foundation all over my face, then spray this spray before buffing it in with a Real Techniques buffing brush.
Foundation:
The Ordinary Foundation in 2.1 P Medium Pink Undertones and 2.0 in Light Medium Yellow Undertones With Gold Highlights
RRP: $12.90
This foundation is amazing. The best part? it's $12.90AUD! It applies absolutely beautifully, I dot the foundation around my face. Then I use my Mario Badescu spray and with a beauty blender I blend it all in and it creates the most stunning finish. This in conjunction with the spray and MAC strobe cream it creates the perfect dewy base. This foundation is more on the matte side so using a good hydrating spray or glowing primer will help achieve that dewy finish. So cheap and such high quality, music to my ears.
Concealer:
Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer in Custard
RRP: $44
I'll admit, I purchased this concealer due to all the hype surrounding it, but it lives up to the expectations completely. It's so hydrating and easy to blend, I find it best to use a beauty blender as I can control the coverage the concealer gives me. It's so creamy and makes any blemishes, dark circles and scarring completely disappear. I've already gone through one completely (I hardly ever completely use up products) and have just purchased another. I would be lost without it!
Contour:
NYX Wonder Stick in Dark
RRP: $19.95
I've only recently purchased this, but GOD DAMN is it amazing. I do have the ABH contour kit but I'd be lying if I said it didn't intimidate me. This is so incredibly easy to use and so so easy to blend out and isn't intimidating to use. It's cheap and its very easy to travel with. I've been looking at contour sticks for a while, from the Smashbox ones to Kim K's and I am very happy and satisfied with my NYX one.
Setting Powder:
RCMA No Colour Powder
RRP: $24
I have had this powder for nearly a year and I've barely made a dent in it. It's so smooth and finely milled, I will use this to bake under my eyes and also set my eye primer. I will then use a thin layer to set my face as I prefer a dewy finish. The only negative about this product is the container it comes in, it's very awkward to use and can be quite messy. For the price, it's absolutely brilliant and will have no flash-back, doesn't alter the appearance of your foundation and has no perfume so it won't irritate those sensitive to smell.
Bronzer:
Too Faced Sweethearts Baked Luminous Glow Bronzer in Sweet Tea
RRP: $44
This bronzer is AMAZING. It is so easy to blend and creates the most beautiful sheen. I usually don't use contour and will normally just go in with bronzer and use it as a two in one. It makes me look sunkissed and glowing, it is so complimentary to my skin tone. I am getting darker (Indian genes, man.) so I will be needing to get another bronzer if anyone has any recommendations for me, I would absolutely love to hear them!
Cream Highlighter:
Benefit Cosmetics Watts Up! Highlighter
RRP: $53
I've only had this highlighter for a month or so, but my goodness am I hooked. It is the perfect "lit from within glow" that looks natural but can also be buildable. There are no chunky glitters, which can honestly put me off a highlighter and has the most lovely shine to it. The highlighter is very easy to blend so it looks more seamless. I do not use the sponge on the end of the highlighter as I find it difficult to use, so I use a beauty blender to soften the edges so it looks more natural. This highlighter is the best everyday highlighter to add to your collection.
Powder Highlighter:
BECCA Champagne Collection Face Palette
RRP: $89
As you can see, it is well loved and has been dropped a few times :(
This is the highlight I will use when I want a "bam my highlight is about to blind you" glow. I will use this highlight on top of the Benefit Watts Up! highlighter sometimes to really bring a look together. It surprisingly works quite well together and isn't as crazy as you think it may look. I also use the blush in the shade Pamplemousse to bring a little colour to my cheeks. A little bit goes a long way when it comes to this face palette. While it is pricey, it has so many shades and multi-uses, it also has quite a lot of product, you will struggle to hit pan.
LIPS: MY MOST WORN LIPPIES
Nudes:
MAC Matte Lipstick in Velvet Teddy and Whirl
RRP: $36
L - R: Velvet Teddy, Whirl
I go between these two colours majority of the time, as Velvet Teddy is the most perfect nude while Whirl is that perfect dark nude if I want something with a little more dimension. I do have the corresponding lip liners, although I do find with MAC if you are eating and drinking, the lipstick will come off and that is something to keep in mind.
Setting Spray:
Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray
RRP: $23-$49
I'm sure this isn't a surprise at all, but this truly one of the best setting sprays I've ever come across. It just sinks everything into place and truly makes your make up last forever. I don't think I'll ever not use Urban Decay setting spray.
These are my make up ride or die products, and while I don't wear make up a lot, these are the products I'll turn to if I do. I don't think I'll ever stop buying makeup, I went from someone who absolutely hated wearing makeup to someone who loves it. Are there any products on this list that you have tried and loved? Or are there products on this list that you haven't tried but now want to? Let me know!
If you liked this post, feel free to leave a comment down below and tell me what you want to see next!
Now, I like to think of the ride or die makeup tag as if I only had ONE last opportunity to buy makeup products again, what would I buy? So here is a list of my ride or die makeup products. I'll be listing them in order of how I do my makeup. Now, some products I have unfortunately left behind in England (I know, I'm kicking myself) so please excuse the proper photos for those!
EYEBROWS
MAC Eyebrows in Spiked
RRP: $29
I'm not sure if I've found my ride or die eyebrow product yet, but I can confidently say this is the closest thing to it. This self-sharpening mechanical pencil carves out the brows perfectly and allows you to give your brows a soft or more intense look. Super easy to use and reasonably priced, especially from MAC.
Eyebrow Gel
NYX CONTROL FREAK Eyebrow Gel
RRP: $9
This is a cheap but very effective translucent eyebrow gel, that locks everything down in place and my eyebrows do not budge or move. They look just as good at the end of the day as they do when I first apply them. Something to keep in mind is the wand is very similar to a big mascara wand, while that works for me, it may not work for you. Check it out for yourself above,
BASE: PART 1
Moisturiser:
MAC Strobe Cream in Gold Lite
RRP: $55
This cream is amazing, its hydrating and also gives your skin a very healthy and dewy glow that is perfect on the skin by itself, or underneath makeup. This also helps any redness I have and a little goes a long way. It has the most beautiful gold reflects.
Primer:
Too Faced Hangover Primer
RRP: $22-$46
A very hydrating and luxurious primer. Scented with coconut, it leaves my skin smooth and soft, creating the perfect base for foundation to sit wonderfully on top. I'm surprised by how much I actually reach for this primer over my Benefit Porefessional, and it helps my make up stay on all day.
EYES
Primer:
Urban Decay Original Eyeshadow Primer Potion Paraben Free
RRP: $20-$33
I always use a primer for my eyeshadow as I have very oily eyelids, so I usually prime first and then set my eyes with the RCMA No Color Powder as I find that my eyeshadow lasts longer when I set it with powder rather than just using the eyeshadow primer on its own.
Eyeshadow:
Colourpop Pressed Eye Shadows- Custom Palette
RRP:$4-$5 Eyeshadow Singles
RRP: $12-$18 Curated Palette
RRP: $7 - Empty Colourpop Magnetic Palette
What I love about Colourpop is that their products are so incredibly cheap but such high quality. I bought one curated palette and 6 individual shadows. The great thing about Colourpop's curated palette's is that they are magnetic, so it's very easy to take the eyeshadows out of their palette and putting it into my own custom palette with the additional 6 shades. The shadows are pigmented, creamy and so easy to blend, making my own custom palette is wonderful as it's the perfect palette that has everything I need.
Another worthy mention is the Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance that is just as lovely to use, The link takes you to a website that is by far the cheapest way to get the palette. It is $42USD that converts to $53AUD as opposed to buying it at Sephora for $75AUD.
Eyeliner:
Smashbox Always On Gel Eye Liner in Fishnet
RRP: $26
Okay, I know what you're thinking, "What the fuck? That's so expensive for eyeliner" to which I'll say, you're totally right. This eyeliner is expensive, but my goodness is it worth every penny. This doesn't move, it is the darkest black and I'll use it to tight-line and will apply it about halfway across my waterline before I use a smudging brush to make it look a little messy. It brings my whole look together and makes my lashes look darker than they are. It doesn't run and it looks just as good at the end of the day than when I first applied it.
Liquid Eyeliner:
Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Eye Liner
RRP: $31
Image Source: Mecca
Another expensive eyeliner, I am aware, although this eyeliner is an absolute necessity if you are living in a country that has humid hot weather. It is the deepest black and does not budge regardless of if it's raining, hailing or shine. It dries down a little shiny and is so easy to use and can make applying simple even for those of you who struggle applying eyeliner.
Mascara:
Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash in Black
RRP: $42
I have been a lover of Benefit mascara's for the longest time, I think they have some of the best mascaras in the makeup industry. Roller Lash will give my lashes volume, length and a beautiful curl that holds and lasts all day. It doesn't get clumpy and makes my lashes appear bigger than what they are, which is all I can ask for as who has time for false lashes? Not this girl.
BASE: PART 2
Hydrating Mist:
Mario Badescu Spray With Aloe, Herbs, and Rosewater
RRP: $9-$17
I bought the $9 bottle of this over a year ago and only now am I starting to run out. What I love about this spray is that it gives your makeup an instant refresh and makes your skin look MORE like skin. I will usually dot my foundation all over my face, then spray this spray before buffing it in with a Real Techniques buffing brush.
Foundation:
The Ordinary Foundation in 2.1 P Medium Pink Undertones and 2.0 in Light Medium Yellow Undertones With Gold Highlights
RRP: $12.90
This foundation is amazing. The best part? it's $12.90AUD! It applies absolutely beautifully, I dot the foundation around my face. Then I use my Mario Badescu spray and with a beauty blender I blend it all in and it creates the most stunning finish. This in conjunction with the spray and MAC strobe cream it creates the perfect dewy base. This foundation is more on the matte side so using a good hydrating spray or glowing primer will help achieve that dewy finish. So cheap and such high quality, music to my ears.
Concealer:
Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer in Custard
RRP: $44
I'll admit, I purchased this concealer due to all the hype surrounding it, but it lives up to the expectations completely. It's so hydrating and easy to blend, I find it best to use a beauty blender as I can control the coverage the concealer gives me. It's so creamy and makes any blemishes, dark circles and scarring completely disappear. I've already gone through one completely (I hardly ever completely use up products) and have just purchased another. I would be lost without it!
Contour:
NYX Wonder Stick in Dark
RRP: $19.95
I've only recently purchased this, but GOD DAMN is it amazing. I do have the ABH contour kit but I'd be lying if I said it didn't intimidate me. This is so incredibly easy to use and so so easy to blend out and isn't intimidating to use. It's cheap and its very easy to travel with. I've been looking at contour sticks for a while, from the Smashbox ones to Kim K's and I am very happy and satisfied with my NYX one.
Setting Powder:
RCMA No Colour Powder
RRP: $24
I have had this powder for nearly a year and I've barely made a dent in it. It's so smooth and finely milled, I will use this to bake under my eyes and also set my eye primer. I will then use a thin layer to set my face as I prefer a dewy finish. The only negative about this product is the container it comes in, it's very awkward to use and can be quite messy. For the price, it's absolutely brilliant and will have no flash-back, doesn't alter the appearance of your foundation and has no perfume so it won't irritate those sensitive to smell.
Bronzer:
Too Faced Sweethearts Baked Luminous Glow Bronzer in Sweet Tea
RRP: $44
This bronzer is AMAZING. It is so easy to blend and creates the most beautiful sheen. I usually don't use contour and will normally just go in with bronzer and use it as a two in one. It makes me look sunkissed and glowing, it is so complimentary to my skin tone. I am getting darker (Indian genes, man.) so I will be needing to get another bronzer if anyone has any recommendations for me, I would absolutely love to hear them!
Cream Highlighter:
Benefit Cosmetics Watts Up! Highlighter
RRP: $53
I've only had this highlighter for a month or so, but my goodness am I hooked. It is the perfect "lit from within glow" that looks natural but can also be buildable. There are no chunky glitters, which can honestly put me off a highlighter and has the most lovely shine to it. The highlighter is very easy to blend so it looks more seamless. I do not use the sponge on the end of the highlighter as I find it difficult to use, so I use a beauty blender to soften the edges so it looks more natural. This highlighter is the best everyday highlighter to add to your collection.
Powder Highlighter:
BECCA Champagne Collection Face Palette
RRP: $89
This is the highlight I will use when I want a "bam my highlight is about to blind you" glow. I will use this highlight on top of the Benefit Watts Up! highlighter sometimes to really bring a look together. It surprisingly works quite well together and isn't as crazy as you think it may look. I also use the blush in the shade Pamplemousse to bring a little colour to my cheeks. A little bit goes a long way when it comes to this face palette. While it is pricey, it has so many shades and multi-uses, it also has quite a lot of product, you will struggle to hit pan.
LIPS: MY MOST WORN LIPPIES
Nudes:
MAC Matte Lipstick in Velvet Teddy and Whirl
RRP: $36
I go between these two colours majority of the time, as Velvet Teddy is the most perfect nude while Whirl is that perfect dark nude if I want something with a little more dimension. I do have the corresponding lip liners, although I do find with MAC if you are eating and drinking, the lipstick will come off and that is something to keep in mind.
Setting Spray:
Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray
RRP: $23-$49
I'm sure this isn't a surprise at all, but this truly one of the best setting sprays I've ever come across. It just sinks everything into place and truly makes your make up last forever. I don't think I'll ever not use Urban Decay setting spray.
These are my make up ride or die products, and while I don't wear make up a lot, these are the products I'll turn to if I do. I don't think I'll ever stop buying makeup, I went from someone who absolutely hated wearing makeup to someone who loves it. Are there any products on this list that you have tried and loved? Or are there products on this list that you haven't tried but now want to? Let me know!
If you liked this post, feel free to leave a comment down below and tell me what you want to see next!
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