My Thoughts Corner

I always find reading or watching other gals’ makeup routine fun. I have never been a whiz when it comes to makeup, but I believe that everyday makeup is about looking like me, just fresher and lightly enhancing my positive features. I thought it would be a nice post to show you my everyday makeup essentials; things I reach for even when I ran out of time.

After my morning skin care routine and applying SPF, I begin my makeup routine by using a primer. I’ve been recently enjoying the Rimmel Fix & ProtectMakeup Primer and right after I move into the NYX HD Photogenic Concealer to correct my dark spots and then it’s time for my perfect base on normal days; the BB Cream which does wonders to dull skin. Currently I’m loving the Rimmel BB Cream Radiance, reviewed here. I generally avoid using powders as I have dry skin and I prefer the dewy skin finish rather than the matte one.

Since I started doing my brows, there is no way I can skip them. And I’ve got to say that done brows makes the whole face look neat and put together. I’ve been using for quite some time the NYX Eyebrow Cake Powder but I’ll soon have to replace it because I’ve already reached the tin. To complete all I use the Wet’N’Wild Mega Clear Mascara to keep my brows in place.

Now it’s time to give some colour to these eyes. I start by applying the NYX Eyeshadow Base and as I do not wear eyeshadow every day, I use my bronzer just to add some definition to my crease with a bit of highlight to my brow bone. To complete my eye makeup I use an eyelash curler which makes a difference before applying mascara and for this last, I use the Rimmel WonderLash Mascara, reviewed here, for a natural look.

Once my base is set, I use the MAC Prep+Prime Highlighter Pen for a double duty; to brighten up the under eye area and clean any follow outs if there is any.

The next step; bronzing, is my favourite in makeup. My new discovery is the Body Shop Honey Bronzer Bronzing Powder which I’m so obsessed with at the moment. It is a pretty matte bronzer giving the face real warmth without being overly obvious. For a sweet hint of colour, I dust some of the Chanel Powder Blush on the apples of my cheeks and of course I have to add the kiss of glow to the top of my cheek bones, bridge of my nose and the cupid bow using the Watt’s Up Highlighter from Benefit, reviewed here.

Last but not least, lips! I’m not having a favourite one; however I wear mainly nudes and pinks.

That’s it for my daily makeup essentials. I might not be sticking to the order of application as I mentioned here, but that’s the order that works perfectly for me. Furthermore, I keep on trying new products and sometimes I might put less while other times I would go for more. It all actually depends on how I’m feeling that particular day.

Hello Guys,

I have never stashed my love for chamomile. Those who follow me must be tired of reading me raving about anything based on this great herb. I’m not new to the benefits of chamomile; my mother introduced me to it years ago through the Garnier Ultra Doux Shampooing with chamomile. It was my mum’s first choice to make my wavy curls shine. I’ve been trying since then all kind of products based on chamomile and it could only make me a true believer of its efficiency at healing and soothing the skin and hair. Here is a first round of my favorite products.

Camomile Tea: Known for its calming benefits and sedative properties, a cup of camomile infusion is always a great idea, when feeling stress or before bed. In fact it is practice that I enjoy daily. From another perspective the chamomile bags are also great for de-puffing the eyes.

The Body Shop Camomile range: Certainly it’s a big thumbs up from me for this cleansing range. I just love every item of it. You can go through my review about the sumptuous cleansing butter here. Both versions of the eye makeup removers are very efficient while the oil is working like dream in melting down all kind of makeup.

Nature’s Gate Herbal Blend Conditioner Chamomile & Lemon Verbena: It is sulfate and paraben free, made of natural herbal blend. It is a very good conditioner in restoring moisture in dry and damaged hair.

Chamomile Essential Oil: Used for multiple purposes but mainly to calm and soothe the skin, hair and body. This essential oil has tons of benefits such as hydration and blemish free to the skin, radiance and shine for the hair and natural sedative.

Known for its anti-inflammatory, calming and soothing benefits, chamomile is proven to be one of the best ingredients in skin care. My hunt of the chamomile based beauty products hasn’t reached an end yet. Stay tuned for more.

Clear mascara, isn’t the beauty product that everyone would run for. Today, I thought to stamp the reasons why every gal must keep one in their beauty arsenal.

At its basic concept, clear mascara is a hair gel that defines and separates lashes, aka mascara primer, to add some volume and give a bit of curl. However, this little beauty is a multitasker:

Brows tamer: This is my main use of the clear mascara. Either with a bit of colour or alone, for those with naturally defined archs, I wipe each side to keep my unruly brows in place.

“No Makeup” makeup look: This kind of look is prefect for beach days or even every day for some and this is when the clear mascara comes to complete the neat and finished picture.

Bottom Lashes: Mascara on the lower lash can’t be without smudging… Well not anymore, the clear mascara is the best for this.

Get some colour: As a quick fix or if you’ve got some rarely used loose shadow, try pouring some into the tube and get your own mascara mix.

Fly-aways Touch Up: A little wipe through the frizz up front the hair will keep it laid-back.

Hope this was helpful. Thanks for stopping by.