SPRING FRESH FACE ESSENTIALS







Over the colder months my skin always seems to get worse, so now that Spring has started and my skin is beginning to clear up again, I've loved doing lighter and more 'fresh-faced' looking makeup. I live for a dewy look and recently I've been trying to find a few new products for a makeup refresh. After testing out a few different brands, I've found my new favourites for a dewy and fresh makeup look.

MARIO BADESCU FACIAL SPRAY (ALOE, HERBS AND ROSEWATER)
Starting off with something I've been meaning to try for a while.  I've tested out a couple of Mario Baadescu's products in the past and loved them but I wasn't sure if the spray would be worth the money; until I bit the bullet and gave it a go - and I'm so happy I did! It's said to hydrate and soothe your skin while giving it a boost and setting your makeup and that's exactly what it does. It makes your skin feel and appear a lot fresher and definitely makes a difference when It comes to longer lasting makeup.
BUY HERE £7-11: https://www.beautybay.com/p/mario-badescu/facial-spray-with-aloe-herbs-and-rosewater/

BODYSHOP'S INSTAGLOW CC CREAM (LIGHT)
This is something I use when I feel like my skin needs a bit more life or is looking slightly dull or on a makeup free day to brighten and moisturise. As it's a CC cream, it doesn't really give any coverage but it definitely makes you skin appear healthier. The one thing I would say it it can leave it looking quite shiny after a few hours so it might be worth just going over with a powder brush if that's something you want to avoid.
BUY HERE £15: https://www.thebodyshop.com/en-gb/make-up/bb-creams/instaglow-cc-cream-spf-20/p/p001050

BOURJOIS HEALTHY MIX (N54 AND N56).
When I started looking for a dewy foundation again, I remembered loving Healthy Mix last summer so I picked up a couple shades and remembered why it was my go-to. It has such a fresh and lightweight feel to it and still gives some coverage while making your skin look SO dewy and healthy all day. I find shade N54 perfect when I'm not fake tanned and N56 bette for fake tan and also in the summer! I would 100% recommend this to anyone will dull looking or dry skin - it's so hydrating and doesn't cling to any dry patches. I couldn't recommend it more!!
BUY HERE £9.99: https://www.boots.com/bourjois-healthy-mix-foundation-10226173

L'OREAL TRUE MATCH 1.D/1.W IVOIRE DORE & GOLDEN IVORY.
True Match is one we've all heard of and theres a reason for it. It gives such a flawless finish and a more matte look, as well as lasting all day. If I find myself needing extra coverage but still wanting a slight dewy finish, I often mix this with Healthy Mix and it gives such a pretty finish!
BUY HERE £9.99: https://www.superdrug.com/L%27Oreal-Paris/L%27Oreal-Paris-True-Match-Foundation-1-N-Ivory-30ml/p/546207?

COLOURPOP PLUMPING GLOSS (ROUNDABOUT) AND LIPPIE PENCIL (ANOTHER ROUND)
This combination of liner and gloss have been my go to almost everyday (I've even been trying to limit myself because if you've ever ordered form Colourpop to the UK you will know how expensive shipping can get). You can't have a complete fresh faced look without some kind of gloss. This shade has the perfect mix of nude and pink and if actually lasts so long it's sometimes a mission to get off at the end of the day. The pencil also looks amazing just on it's own as a matte finish.
BUY GLOSS HERE $7 : https://colourpop.com/products/round-about
BUY LIPPIE PENCIL HERE $5: https://colourpop.com/products/another-round-pencil

BENEFIT PRECISELY MY BROW SHADE 3.5
This was more of a spontaneous buy but also woks wonders. The tip of the pencil is very fine and thin and lets you draw thin hairs, giving the look more of a natural feel, which I think is ideal for a dewy look. It's smudge proof an water resistant which was something I've been on the hunt for for holiday however the now thing I'm lightly disappointed with is how little product you get, this is definitely one to be used more sparingly!
BUY HERE £21.50: https://www.lookfantastic.com/benefit-precisely-my-brow-pencil-various-shades/11277199.html

- Alexandra x 

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  1. Great Post! I used to be obsessed with the Mario Badescu Sprays and I really want to purchase them again! I´m also super interested in the Colourpop Gloss!

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    Jasmin

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    1. Definitely give it a go! I so need to try their other shades! x

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