Holy grail makeup products
A question a lot of people message me are what are my 'holy grail' makeup products. In other words, what makeup will you repurchase and love forever and ever. So today I thought I would share with you all my favourites I've collected throughout the years and what I think of them. In some cases I have even added more than one option. 
1) What better way than to start off with prepping the skin. For me washing a face is a must and moisturising. I have done a blog post on my Liz earl skincare routine which is the holy grail skincare routine I have used solidly for the past 6 months. So, for me that's what I start off any and every makeup look off with. Once I've let my skin dry I use my primer. This for me has to be hydrating as I have dry skin and use a mattifying foundation. I use Too faced Hangover primer. This is basically Jesus in a primer. It targets tired and puffy skin , helps blur out blemishes such as red patches from spots , creates a nice hydrating layer for your foundation to stay on all day and it creates a sheer glitter to make your skin look flawless and glowy. The thing I always say is to spend money on skincare and primers. These are the two main factors in a makeup routine. This is because skincare helps build the perfect clear canvas and primer ensures the skin is fully prepped and the makeup lasts. Hangover primer is meant to awaken the skin for instance after a night out and your skin is dry and gross , it helps brighten and moisturise and sooth skin back to its best natural appearance. I completely agree with all it says it does as I've used everyday including after nights out. I sometimes just use the primer to add a sheer glow to the skin. Overall I feel if you use this with a mattifying primer its a win win.
2) Once the skin is prepped I actually use urban decay setting spray just to lock in my primer a little further. This for me really helps as it adds extra moisture to my primer and prevents any cakey patches. I would really recommend doing this step if you have dry skin. I Also use this to set my makeup. This for me is hands down the bestest setting spray and something I could never EVER live without. I have tried so many setting sprays such as : Nyx dewy and the matt, Makeup revolution and mac fix plus. None of which come near my beloved Urban decay All nighter setting spray. This for me helps balance out all powders on my face and makes it look blended together. I feel this changes the appearance of any makeup look to a more natural, skin like finish.
3) Finding a perfect foundation is one of the most difficult things for me. I have super sensitive normal to dry skin, I don't really get too many spots just one here and there. So, for me I wanted something medium coverage that would give my skin an air brushed look. Finding something though that didn't break me out nor stick to my dry patches was a challenge. I loved dearly my Nars sheer glow however the colour range just didn't have one that matched me. I also found it was quite greasy and even with powder would move around my face and by the end of the day I looked cakey and oily. Then one day I was on way to a swim competition and stopped to get some lunch as Clarks village and they had a Mac outlet. I was so excited by all the inexpensive makeup I though why not try out foundation my friend had recommended me. Usually at £23;50 I managed to get this foundation for £14.00. I picked up the shade that matched my tan NC35. After a week of using this foundation paired with too faced hangover primer i finally found my holy grail foundation. The foundation i bought was Mac studio fix fluid. I eventually bought this in NC25 for when I'm not tanned. This foundation, even though is matt, is very hydrating and even coverage, it covers any red patches , doesn't cling to dry patches and lasts all day with or without powder. With this i use a damp beauty blender to apply it as it really helps with adding hydration and even coverage.
4) Once foundation is done i will use my concealer to spot correct if i have any larger spots. For this i use Boiing by benefit in medium honey. After 4-5 years of using this this i can say I've never found a concealer that works in the way it does. Its peachy tones counteract any red or purple tones. Its creamy full coverage formula means it blends out easy and covers anything. On the topic of concealer i also use one for highlight, i put it on my nose , forehead , chin , cupids bow and under my eyes. I have used many concealers to find one that doesn't wrinkle nor go to sheer. So i tried the craze concealer of urban decay and thought it was sooooo overrated. It was so sheer and the applicator meant each time i pulled it out it would splutter liquid. I also tried LA girl and found they were sticky and didn't blend out well. I was then watching Hannah Renee talk about the Collection 2000 concealer. The same day I've purchased it and have never found anything as good since. Its medium coverage means it doesn't go cakey which is so important for my dry skin. Its colour range is good and has good under the eye concealers as well as highlight for your face. I also like using this concealer for eye primer along side my urban decay primer as the combination is a hydrating long lasting base. All three of these id class as my holy grails. something i wish to try is a mac soft Ocre Paint pot. Has anyone used one ? If so feel free to pop me a message or leave a comment letting me know.
5) For bronzer i have two favourites which are a limited edition Mirah Carey Mac bronzer which Mac global glow and Chanel tan de solei. I use both of these together almost every day. I'll start off with Chanels bronzer as that's the one i use first. If you haven't got this bronzer then you need to buy it. The consistency is a dream. I was fortunate enough to get this for Christmas from my boyfriend ( as a completely prompted gift idea ). I love everything about this bronzer from it consistency to its easy application. Basically, this product is a dream. I apply this with a small real techniques stippling brush from real techniques. I find this brush isn't too thick that when I apply the product their isn't too much making it impossible to blend out. I feel Chanel hit the nail on the head however, the main drawback is there is only one, yes one, bloody colour. Anyone that knows me knows I live in fake tan and so this colour only suits me when I have no one , which I must say is a very rare occasion. So if you have a spare £40 deffo buy as the pot will last you years. Once I've applied this I always dust my cheeks with my mac bronzer to give it a sun kissed, bronzy look. I can honestly say this product gives me life. Like if I died I want my ashes to be this mac Mirah Carey bronzer. This bronzer is very light with iridescent flakes of gold in. It makes every makeup look, look complete. Literally without this I feel naked. Global glow is a near on copy of this except its less glittery. I have never found a bronzer that makes me feel so dewy and summery 24/7 quite like this.
6) In the photo above you see my mac bronzer next to my favourite highlight by Mac again. I use soft and gentle. This creates a sparkly, white highlight to create a natural looking finish. I love a natural looking highlight almost like a dewy glow. I do love skin finish but I feel too much highlight just doesn't suit me. What impresses me with this is that throughout the day it doesn't fade like my highlight shall always remain. Which is what I lovvvvvvve. No joke each time I've worn this I've had compliments on my highlight. So soft and gentle Is a 10/10 for me.
7) I don't think I've ever had a day in my life that I haven't worn my Kat Von D shade and light since I've bought it which is a very good indication that I love it. I love it as it helps create a neutral Smokey eye with just two colours or, will have the perfect shade colours for when I use glittery lids to finish it off. If you wear eyeshadow and love a neutral ,smokey eye then buy this. In fact, I'm
surprised you don't have it already. The consistency and pigment of these are insane. They are creamy and apply so much colour which makes blending out a pure dream. I urge you to buy this. I even use this to set my eyes with the white shade and it doesn't crease nor flashback.
If anyone has any products they swear by feel free to le me know.
lots of love
Beth-grace xx
3) Finding a perfect foundation is one of the most difficult things for me. I have super sensitive normal to dry skin, I don't really get too many spots just one here and there. So, for me I wanted something medium coverage that would give my skin an air brushed look. Finding something though that didn't break me out nor stick to my dry patches was a challenge. I loved dearly my Nars sheer glow however the colour range just didn't have one that matched me. I also found it was quite greasy and even with powder would move around my face and by the end of the day I looked cakey and oily. Then one day I was on way to a swim competition and stopped to get some lunch as Clarks village and they had a Mac outlet. I was so excited by all the inexpensive makeup I though why not try out foundation my friend had recommended me. Usually at £23;50 I managed to get this foundation for £14.00. I picked up the shade that matched my tan NC35. After a week of using this foundation paired with too faced hangover primer i finally found my holy grail foundation. The foundation i bought was Mac studio fix fluid. I eventually bought this in NC25 for when I'm not tanned. This foundation, even though is matt, is very hydrating and even coverage, it covers any red patches , doesn't cling to dry patches and lasts all day with or without powder. With this i use a damp beauty blender to apply it as it really helps with adding hydration and even coverage.
4) Once foundation is done i will use my concealer to spot correct if i have any larger spots. For this i use Boiing by benefit in medium honey. After 4-5 years of using this this i can say I've never found a concealer that works in the way it does. Its peachy tones counteract any red or purple tones. Its creamy full coverage formula means it blends out easy and covers anything. On the topic of concealer i also use one for highlight, i put it on my nose , forehead , chin , cupids bow and under my eyes. I have used many concealers to find one that doesn't wrinkle nor go to sheer. So i tried the craze concealer of urban decay and thought it was sooooo overrated. It was so sheer and the applicator meant each time i pulled it out it would splutter liquid. I also tried LA girl and found they were sticky and didn't blend out well. I was then watching Hannah Renee talk about the Collection 2000 concealer. The same day I've purchased it and have never found anything as good since. Its medium coverage means it doesn't go cakey which is so important for my dry skin. Its colour range is good and has good under the eye concealers as well as highlight for your face. I also like using this concealer for eye primer along side my urban decay primer as the combination is a hydrating long lasting base. All three of these id class as my holy grails. something i wish to try is a mac soft Ocre Paint pot. Has anyone used one ? If so feel free to pop me a message or leave a comment letting me know.
5) For bronzer i have two favourites which are a limited edition Mirah Carey Mac bronzer which Mac global glow and Chanel tan de solei. I use both of these together almost every day. I'll start off with Chanels bronzer as that's the one i use first. If you haven't got this bronzer then you need to buy it. The consistency is a dream. I was fortunate enough to get this for Christmas from my boyfriend ( as a completely prompted gift idea ). I love everything about this bronzer from it consistency to its easy application. Basically, this product is a dream. I apply this with a small real techniques stippling brush from real techniques. I find this brush isn't too thick that when I apply the product their isn't too much making it impossible to blend out. I feel Chanel hit the nail on the head however, the main drawback is there is only one, yes one, bloody colour. Anyone that knows me knows I live in fake tan and so this colour only suits me when I have no one , which I must say is a very rare occasion. So if you have a spare £40 deffo buy as the pot will last you years. Once I've applied this I always dust my cheeks with my mac bronzer to give it a sun kissed, bronzy look. I can honestly say this product gives me life. Like if I died I want my ashes to be this mac Mirah Carey bronzer. This bronzer is very light with iridescent flakes of gold in. It makes every makeup look, look complete. Literally without this I feel naked. Global glow is a near on copy of this except its less glittery. I have never found a bronzer that makes me feel so dewy and summery 24/7 quite like this.6) In the photo above you see my mac bronzer next to my favourite highlight by Mac again. I use soft and gentle. This creates a sparkly, white highlight to create a natural looking finish. I love a natural looking highlight almost like a dewy glow. I do love skin finish but I feel too much highlight just doesn't suit me. What impresses me with this is that throughout the day it doesn't fade like my highlight shall always remain. Which is what I lovvvvvvve. No joke each time I've worn this I've had compliments on my highlight. So soft and gentle Is a 10/10 for me.
surprised you don't have it already. The consistency and pigment of these are insane. They are creamy and apply so much colour which makes blending out a pure dream. I urge you to buy this. I even use this to set my eyes with the white shade and it doesn't crease nor flashback.If anyone has any products they swear by feel free to le me know.
lots of love
Beth-grace xx
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