The world I live in

Hello guys!

I asked you on Twitter if you would like to see my daily makeup routine and most of the answers were yes so here it is. I did my makeup routine before, I think it was two years ago but it is a bit different now and I'm also using a different products. So if you are interested in how I created this look, keep reading.

Step 1

Let's start this routine with some primer. I think that every person needs a good base under your foundation. I use this Moisturizing Face Fluid from Manufaktura, this is not primer but I really love it and it does the same work as a normal primer. I just apply it with my hands all over my face and then I wait 2-3 minutes before applying my foundation.

Step 2

Another easy step is to apply a foundation. I'm using Match Perfection from Rimmel. I did mention it in my favorite products so if you're reading my posts, you will definitely know that. I'm using shade 100 Ivory and I think it's perfect for the fall and winter. I apply it with my Beauty Blender, I think it is easy to apply with and it also looks very natural. I was using a brush before but I think I was applying too much product with it...

Step 3

The next step is applying concealer. I have to say that lately I don't use concealer at all but I need to start. So when I use it, I apply it under my eyes, on my nose, chin, forehead and sometimes on the lawer jaw. I'm using concealer Liquid Camouflage from Catrice, this is one of the best concealers I've ever used. Then I just blend it in with my beauty blender. Make sure that it is blended with your foundation well.

Step 4

Let's do some contouring! I was using this Dew the Hoola from Benefit in the summer all the time because I used it instead of my normal foundation. But now when the winter is coming and I'm pale again, I'm using it as a liquid bronzer. I apply it under my cheekbones and on the sides of my forehead and blend it in with how else than my beauty blender.

Step 5

Then I use my solid bronzer and this is Hoola from Benefit. I use it on the same spots as I used my liquid bronzer which is under my cheekbones and sides of my forehead, plus I also use it with my fingers or a small brush on the sides of my nose. I apply it with my brush no. 124 from BH Cosmetics, I really love this brand, I have a whole set from them and I'm really happy with their products.

Step 6

I think this is my favorite part of the whole routine and it is applying highlighter. This is absolutely ma favorite one and it's called Mary-Lou Manizer from The Balm. I use it on my cheekbones and also on the top of my nose. I use is before also on my chin and above my lips but I don't do these steps now, but you can do it as it works best for you. And I have to mention that I'm using my brush from BH Cosmetics no. 125. It is from the Sculp and Blend 2 brush set if you're interested.

Step 7

Then I just powder the rest of my face, mainly under my eyes, chin and forehead. I love to use this HD Studio Photogenic Powder from NYX, this is a loose transparent powder and I think it's the best powder because your makeup will last all day and you won't be shiny or glossy. I'm using the same brush as I used for bronzing my face. I don't know if it's the best idea, but I love this brush and I just don't want to use another one. Maybe I need to buy two of them.

Step 8

Eyebrows here we go! I hate, hate and hate my brows but you certainly know that because I keep saying that again and again. You would hate is as well if you had the same brows as I have. But nevermind, I brush my brows with the brush on the Groof Proof Brow Pencil from Benefit. This pencil has two sides, which is very handy because you don't have to look after some brow brush and you have it on your pencil as well. I love this pencil it is one of my favorite. So after my super thick eyebrows are brushed, I use the pencil to draw the brows. It's not so hard even for me, I just draw the edge of my brows and then I just fill it. And always make sure that both brows are the same.

Step 9

I really love that trend of feather brows, so I got this brow gel called Ready, Set, Brow! also from Benefit. It is a transparent gel that keeps your brows in the place. The brush is rubber and has two sides, I use both of them I just don't see any differents between them. So I brush my brows with this brow gel and then I let it dry and brush it again.

Step 10

I cannot forget my mascara. My lashes aren't the longest so I need to put more layers of mascara. This one is from Bourjois and it is Volume Glamour Ultra Black. I probably used better mascaras but this one is also good, it doesn't smudge, fall and it lasts all day. 

Step 11

The last step are lips! Sometimes I use only lip balm, but when I want to look more sassy, I use my liquid lipstick. This one is Soft Matte Lip Cream from NYX. I don't have to forget lip pencil that I use before applying my lipstick. This lip pencil I'm using is from Essence and it's called just Lipliner and I have it in shade In The Nude.

Well, and I'm done! Here is the final look. It's very easy and quick, I have it done in 15-20 minutes. How do you like it? Will you try it too? Let me know!

The products I used:

Primer Manufaktura

Foundation Rimmel

Concealer Catrice

Makeup Sponge Beauty Blender

Liquid Bronzer Benefit

Solid Bronzer Benefit

Highlighter The Balm

Brush Set BH Cosmetics

Powder NYX

Brow Pencil Benefit

Brow Gel Benefit

Mascara Bourjois

Lip Pencil Essence

Liquid Lipstick NYX

Thank you for reading!

Love Terri

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Hello guys!

I had this post in my mind since Christmas. I got this Sculpt and Blend 2 from BH Cosmetics for Christmas and I was so excited to have a chance to finally try it. It came in this nice box, so you can keep your brushes in there. I never had a set of brushes, I always had a few brushes of different brands. I wanted a brush set that is of high quality. I think it's important to invest in quality brushes. Your makeup will look different with a good brushes. When I talk about investment, these brushes are not expensive. I think they were about 20 dollars and 40 with the postage (I ordered it from the US, so it was a little more expensive but if you live in the US, you will pay something around 5 dollars). Now I'm going to show you how to use all of these brushes. but I'm not saying you can't use it for anything else. You can use it for anything you want, this post is just for an inspiration or in case that you really don't know how to use them. I'm also about to buy Sculpt and Blend 1 which is the first edition.

Also I did My Makeup Routine so if you haven't seen it and you are interested in it, check it out.

I will link this brush set down below, so read the post and enjoy!

I have my Rimmel Lasting Finish Primer and Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation done (I didn't show it because I apply my foundation with another brush - stipple brush from e.l.f. cosmetics), so now it's time to apply my concealer. I use my Makeup Revolution Protection palette which conteins three different concealers. I use the lightest one and I apply it with this flat brush no. 130. I apply it under my eyes, nose, chin and forehead, places that I want to brighten. This brush is good when you use solid concealers but you can also use liquid concealer and just smear it with this brush. I prefer blend it with my beauty blender but it's only up to you. You can also use it for applying your eye primer or liquid eye shadows.

This is a very special brush. When I first saw it, I really didn't know how to use it. Then I saw the video and some blogger use it for contouring her nose. I think it's very interesting. You creat a perfect shape of your nose. Just make the "V" with it and then just blend it out. You can also use the edges of the brush and contour your nose to the sides. I think it's very handy. You can use a liquid dark concealer (as in step 3) or you can use a bronzer. This is also from my Protection palette from Makeup Revolution.

STEP 4 - Powdering - no. 124

Now just powder your face with this brush no. 124. It is the largest brush so it's obvious that it's for the powder. I use my Protection palette again. I love this palette, it has everything you need. Light powder to brighten your face, three concealers, bronzer, blush and highlighter. 

STEP 5 - Thorough powdering - no. 128

This brush no. 128 can be used in many ways. You can use it for powdering the places where a big brush will not get, for your eyeshadows (but I think it's too big for it), for blending your concealer or applying your highlighter. I prefer use it for powdering the places under my eyes and my nose. It comes in handy when you need to repowder your under eye area. I use the same powder again.

STEP 6 - Contouring with bronzer - no. 126

Just refresh your contours with bronzer. I think this brush no. 126 is perfect for it. It's a bit flatter to facilitate the application. I use again my favorite Protection palette from Makeup Revolution, there is a beautiful bronzer, I really love the color of it and I don't want to change it. So I use it for applying bronzer under my cheekbones, forehaed and a bit on my sides of my nose.

STEP 7 - Highlighting - no. 125

Let's highlight your face! This is also my favorite part of doing my makeup. I really like how it looks on the light. It also looks amazing in the photos. I'm really not saving up with it. I use my new Mary-Lou Manizer from The Balm, I got it for Christmas and I just love it! It's extremly pigmented so you don't have to give a large layer. I apply it with this brush no. 125 but I think you can also use no. 126 or 128. It's only up to you. I apply it on my cheekbones, nose and chin but you can also use it as an eyeshadows or under your eyebrows.

STEP 8 - Applying blush - no. 123

I normally don't use the blush, but when I have this amazing brush I started to use it. This flat brush no. 123 is just amazing! You can also apply the powder or foundation with it, but I think it's perfect for a blush as well. As I said, I don't use a blush much so maybe I will try to apply my foundation with it. Also I can't forget to mention, my blush is from Protection palette (how else). I also did my eyebrows using my S-he brow pencil.

STEP 9 - Eyeshadows time - no. 129

I didn't have any blending brush for a long time. So I'm very happy I have this one. This brush is really a necessity to blend your eyeshadows well. I use my Sephora flat brush for applying my eyeshadow base and then I use this brush no. 129 for applying my shadow over my eyelid and just blend it. Eyeshadow palette I use is from Makeup Revolution and it's called Hard Day. I love the eyeshadows from this brand, they are very pigmented and when you have a good brushes you can create an amazing makeup look.

STEP 10 - Eyeshadows under your eyes - no. 132

This brush also can be used in many ways. You can use it as an eye liner brush, lip brush or use it for applying your eyeshadows under your eyes. I prefer the last tip. Skin around the eyes is very sensitive and the bristles of this brush are very fine (all brushes are very fine). So it does not irritate your surroundings around the eyes. I'm very happy for this brush. I use my old Sephora brush to apply the eyeshadows under my eyes but the bristles were not so fine.

Then just add your mascara, I use 2000 calorie from Max Factor and add your lipstick. This is Rimmel by Kate Moss no. 03.

The final result

So what do you think guys? I think this brush set is just amazing! I need to buy the first edition as soon as possible. You don't have to spend a lot of money for some very expensive brushes when you can have a lot of cheaper brushes with the same quality. If you have any question please let me know in the comments.

Brush set BH Cosmetics

Other used products

Primer Rimmel

Foundation Bourjois

Protection palette Makeup Revolution

Dark concealer LA Girl

Eyeshadow palette Makeup Revolution

Highlighter The Balm

Mascara Max Factor

Lipstick Rimmel

Thank you for reading!

Love Terri

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