Whats in your make up bag?

My make up bag is HUGE so I'll just post what I'd wear on a regular day/night out or else this post would be massive

Moisturiser: Just the rich simple one, my skin doesn't really get dry and I find this suits my skin without making it look greasy.

Primer: Smashbox photo finish. Good product, does what it says it will, make up looks great over it. Expensive for what it is though and 9/10 days I don't bother using it. For a night out it's really brilliant though, no make up slipping.

Foundation: During the summer I prefer something lighter than normal so I've been using MAC face and body in C1 for the last couple of weeks. I really like it, just enough coverage but not so much that it covers freckles or the natural blush in my cheeks. For a night time look with a little more coverage I use face and body mixed in equal parts with MAC studio fix fluid. Gives an even, flawless, dewy, finish with great coverage but not really heavy on the skin.

Concealer: Don't generally have a problem with under-eye bags so I just use concealer for blemishes. I was using just the Rimmel one for years but it started to look rather cakey so I bought MAC studio finish concealer. It's great, no cakey-ness or heavy look. Blends well and very little is needed to get a flawless finish. Can't imagine it would be suitable for under-eye concealing though, might be a little heavy. It does leave the skin looking a little shiney though. However nothing a dab of transluscent powder can't fix.
It is Slightly awkward to use though, really need a brush to get it to look perfect.

Powder: Don't really wear this, except for a dab on to my chin so I just buy the No. 7 loose powder and find it works well.

Blush: I'm really pale so finding a colour to suit me has been quite hard because all those lovely peach colours don't do anything for me. I've been using actually one by Natural collection at boots recently. It's a really light bubblegum pink that suits me. Staying power isn't all that great but the colour is perfect for me

Bronzer: A tan just does not suit me. At all. Finding a bronzer to suit my skin has been really difficult as none of them come in a light enough shade. I don't really 'bronze' my skin, I just use it for contouring my cheekbones and around my forehead. I picked up this the other day for like €2.50 just to see what it would be like. It's alright, the colour is lovely but the quality and staying powder is not all that great. It'll do for now. It's not overly matt either which I like too.

Highlighter: No. 7... can't remember the exact one it is. It comes in a huge container and literally one pump and you can do your whole face. Great value, I've had it probably a year at this stage and I'd say there's 80% left in the bottle, and I use it 3-5 times a week.

Eyeshadow: I do not know what I would do without the urban decay book of shadows volume 2. It was limited edition but it is AMAZING! Brilliant quality and the colours are fab. Wide range of colours, lots of day time colours and neutral colours as well as dark greys, browns, mushroom kind of colours with some shimmer but also plenty of brights like blue, green, purple, pink. Only thing is there are 3 colour greens in it, which I don't wear at all so they've had near enough zero use. Everything else though is great. Very little product needed to get good colour pay-off. I got it at Christmas time just gone and I'm not even close to a third of the way through any of the colours.

Eyeliner: Don't really wear eyeliner, not on my water-line anyway, so I just use an eyelining brush and the black/dark brown colour that came in the urba decay set I spoke about above. Liquid eyeliner I only wear maybe once a month. I've been using the essence one, perfect really for what you pay. Brilliant colour to it, really dark black. Stays in place, really well, for the night. Only downfall is the lenght of the cap/handle. It's really short so it can be a bit fiddly to use to begin with.

Mascara: Loreal extra volume collegen. I CAN NOT say how much I love this mascara!! It is AMAZING!! 10/10 product.

Lipstick: Maybeline 18 hour super stay. I only have this in the bright red colour. When they call it superstay, they really mean it! This isn't going anywhere once you put it on!

Lipgloss: Rose vaseline mostly. Proper shiney gloss does not suit me in the slightest!

Moisturiser : Vichy Normaderm Pro Mat. I only used it 3 times so far, just bought it the last day. So far I've got 2 spots and doesn't give my face a matte effect at all. But I'll give it another while! So far 4/10.

Primer : Smashbox Photofinish Light. Yeah I really like it. Wish it would last longer though, pricey. 9/10

Foundation : Clinique Superfit (in Petal). Ah yeah it's good enough. Easily applied and all that. Little bit shiny even though it's oil free. 7/10

Concealer : Barbara Daly (for tesco) concealer. Cheap and very very good! 8/10

Powder : Mac Studio Fix NW20 (pressed) Yeah I love it. 9/10

Bronzer : I don't wear bronzer.

Highlighter : Wtf is highlighter?

Eyeshadow : I have a set of Urban Decay stuff. They are nice. Rarely wear eyeshadow though. Doesn't suit me. 7/10

Eyeliner : No7 Amazing Eyes Pencil (black). Love it because it doesn't make me look like I'm crying. Good for sensitive eyes. Has a smudger thing on it too. 8/10

also...
Mac Fluidline gel eyeliner in Dipdown (aka brown). Really like this. Don't wear it very often though because I'm too lazy to apply it. 9/10


Mascara : The new No7 one. It's alright like. 6/10

Lipstick : Don't wear lipstick.

Lip gloss : Sexy Motherpucker or whatever it's called. Tingly! 7/10

Right ho, sitting here with my makeup bag open and realising I only use 10% of what's in the bag...Here's what I wear on a standard day/night. I just go heavier for night time and add lashes and lippy!

Moisturiser: Okay, it may not be conventional, but I use Piz Buin Allday suncream factor 15. I have used it for years and love it and makes my skin nice!

Primer: Not at the mo! Bought the penneys one for a laugh but noticed nothing.

Foundation: Bobbi Brown Skin foundation SPF 15 PA+ in Porcelain. Love it.

Concealer: Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Porcelain. But I always pop Bobbi Brown's Corrector in Light Bisque underneath the concealer when doing my eyes. They work so well together in my opinion and because I have dark circles..thanks genes!

Powder: I don't always use it but when I do, I use Mac's Studio Fix NW15.

Blush: Natural Collection from Boots 'Pink Cloud'. It's so cute, so pink and so cheap. Happy out.

Bronzer: Only use it on my neck and decolletage sometimes, and it's another cheapo product; Natural Collection Sun Tint bronzing pearls in Sahara Sun.

Eyeshadow: I don't use it day to day, but going out I stick on some cheap one I got from Claires Accessories. I have never been a fan of eyeshadow or confident enough and i do think it doesn't really suit me a lot of the time. Anytime I have gotten it done for weddings or whatever I look shocking!

Eyeliner: Mac's Powerpoint eyepencil; the engraved one. I can't manage the Smoulder one for love nor money!! I like my flicks.

Mascara: Normally i am a huge fan of Cliniques's High Impact in black, but my cousin gave me Mac's waterproof long lasting one (which she got in Thailand and is quite likely to be a dud copy!) but it is doing a fine job for me at the moment! Also really like benefit's Bad Gal Lash since I got a freebie of it in a copy of Glamour last year. Oh and always use an eyelash curler to open my peepers.

Lipstick: Again I just use a Boots natural Collection one, called Cherry Red. I like to use Catrice Lipliner in Bordeaux to add definition and tend to love the heavy red lip look.

Lipgloss: I'm not even going to go there cos I have tonnes! Well the ones i use most are Benefit's Her Glossiness that came free in another Glamour magazine (!) and good old Carmex. Oh and sexy motherpucker!

Highlighter: I was sucked into buying Benefit's Eye Bright one idle afternoon and it's pretty okay just needs topping up a good bit. I have tiny eyes so it def helps.

Other: Fake lashes..love them. Again it is because of my small eyes! Currently liking Girls Aloud lashes; Sarah and Nadines

Moisturiser : I'm currently using a Biore Shine Control one which is nice and light and also using Clinique factor 30 face sunscreen when I remember.

Primer : I bought the Penneys primer the other day as Id seen it recommended on a few blogs - Its a total rip off of Benefits That Gal but the consistency is much thicker. Im not too sure if its an improvement. I have a small tube of Smashbox primer which I save for nights out.

Foundation : Currently switching between Revlon Colourstay and Mac Studio Sculpt in NW15. I really like both foundations - the Revlon is heavier coverage and gives you a more "done" look.

Concealer : I'm using a Loreal pen one for under the eyes and a loreal age renewal or something for spots. Both are grand but nothing to write home about.

Powder : After reading this review I had to try the Collection 2000 perfecting Minerals. Ive only been using it since Friday but so far I like it - It gives light coverage which I like from a powder.

Bronzer : Im currently using a M&S one which is a nice golden shade but a tad sparkly. Im waiting on the postie to deliver me the Elf Studio Golden bronzer which I had before and really liked - it didnt give me a dirty look and had a slight shimmer.

Highlighter : Mac MSF in perfect topping or else the Prestige Minerals one when I need a more obvious look.

Eyeshadow : At the moment loving mac Expensive Pink, satin taupe along with some paler shades from my mac palette. I have tons so impossible to name them all. You can't go wrong with Mac eyeshadows. Im waiting on some empty 4pan palletes from Elf to make up a few handy ones for everyday.

Eyeliner : Mac fluidline in dipdown or else the smashbox cream one (I have one thats half brown/half black which gets used all the time).

Mascara : Max Factor Falsh Lash effect or a Cover Girl one in an orange tube on ebay I bought for $3 - I think its actually the same mascara but one is way cheaper!

Lipstick : Currently using the 17 mirror shine lippie in Belle which is a gorgeous sheer moisturising lipstick - its more like a lip balm with a touch of colour. I like it cos I can apply it at my desk and know Ive not made a mess. Purchased after seeing recommendations on beauty blogs.

Lip gloss : L'oreal Glam Shine which I really like else a NYX one in Tea Rose.

Moisturiser : I love Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizer but can rarely afford it

Primer : Bare Minerals 10/10

Foundation : Bare Minerals in Medium Beige 10/10

Concealer : same as foundation but with a concealer brush 10/10

Blusher : Bare Minerals (can't remember the shade) 7/10 - can be difficul to get right - I an look stripy on occasion!

Highlighter : Touche Eclat Radient Touch 8/10 Pricy

Eyeshadow : Benefit Bigh Beautiful Eyes 8/10 - Getting bored and need a change

Eyeliner : Rimmel Black Jet Black - goes on well but runs after a few hours 9/10

Mascara : Essence No Limits Waterproof (€2.99!!! and love it) 10/10

Lipstick : None - don't like the feel of lipstick

Lip gloss : Jemma Kidd Hi-Shine Silktouch in Candy. Got it free in a magazine and I love it now. Not too sticky and the colour is gorgeous! 10/10

Moisturiser: Astral. Skin very dry right now. 8/10

Primer: Mac Prep+Prime. Love it. 9/10

Foundation: Revlon Photoready. Haven't had a proper chance to try it out yet.

Conclealer: Don't use one. Occassionally use Benefit LemonAid around the eyes.

Blusher: Mac in Well Dressed 9/10

Powder: Rimmel Stay Matte in Translucent. Not fantastic for dry skin, still looking for one I love. 7/10

Bronzer/ Highlighter: Don't use. Might look into a highlighter at some stage.

Eyeshadows: Obsessed with the colours in Urban Decay, Book of Shadows- it's a purple suede box with sort of chainmail on it? Also love 17 eyeshadows and Isadora palettes 10/10

Mascara: Dior one, forget the name. Won't buy it again, good but not worth it. Will look at Max Factor ones. 7/10

Eyeliner: Prestige one at the moment, it's good. Usually have 17 ones 10/10

Lipgloss/Liostick: a 17 one that's sort of both, forget the name. 9/10

Woah, theres some expensive lotions and potions in this thread!

Moisturizer, still trying to find a good one - at the moment its Yes to Tomatoes! - the face wash dried me out and gave me spots. 6/10

Primer, don't use one atm but it seems I might have to invest by the looks of this thread

Foundation, i'm super pale and found MAC studio fix nc/nw15 way too orange, so atm its Bobbi Brown Skin in Albaster, expensive but I wear make-up everyday and it lasts me two months. 8/10

Concealer, I have horrid dark circles under my eyes and bad redness in my t-zone so I need a good concealer, I use the bobbi brown pot with powder? I'm not that pleased with the coverage considering the price tbh, 5/10

Eyeliner, bourjois clubbing liquid liner, been using it for years, great price! 8/10

Blush, bourjois, rose d'or, 8/10

Mascara, whatever is on offer tbh, at the moment its one I got for xmas last year, a revlon one thats actually pretty fab! 7/10

Eyeshadow, bourjois naturel trio palette, been using it for years but the quality of my last one doesn't seem to be as good tbh, 7/10. Recently bought the Urban Decay Alice in Wonderland palette and I love it for going out in, 9/10

Lipstick, MAC Lady Danger or Never Be Too Busy To Be Beautiful in Berlin, too bad its discontinued. I need to invest in a lipliner though as they always smudge on me, 9/10

Highlighter, none

Powder, used bourjois and no. 7 for a while but used them so quickly the price didn't seem worth it, so now I use the 17 compact which is €5 or €6, does the job but doesn't keep me matte for the day. 6/10

Orlee wrote: »

Takes me less than 5! I just wouldn't use it all on a daily basis

Moisturizer, foundation, mascara and eyeliner ......... Done!

Yeh me too.What i posted is only half of whats in my makeup bag and i only use foundation, mascara and eyeliner too for daytime.The full works at night but chop and change depending what mood im in. I alternate cheap with relatively expensive. Im deffo not a label freak...cant afford to be

Moisturiser: Nivea soft.

Primer: I have a loreal one from their studio secrets range

Foundation: Revlon Photoready

Concealer: Revlon colourstay

Powder: Max factor

Blush: Eeek I have a few. Two nice No.7 blushes , a maybelline one and a Rimmel one.

Bronzer: I rarely use it but the one I have at the mo is a collection 2000 mosaic thingy

Eyeshadow: Been using the hell out of a few Loreal H.i.p. duos mum got me in america. They're lovely to blend.

Eyeliner: Benefit badgal

Mascara: Eeep there are currently 7 in my makeup drawer! :eek:
I'm kind of a commitment phobe! The one I've been using mostly is a maybelline one called The Falsies which is very very good.

Lipstick: I adore red lipstick so Benefit lipstick in flirt alert and Loreal colour riche serum in true red.


Lipgloss: Revlon super lustrous in a load of different colours.

squeakyduck wrote: »

It could be! My boyfriends mum bought me the palette. A friend of her's from work sells mac (I think someone he knows works at united drug) At the moment I can't afford to buy any makeup so this is doing dandy. But even if it is fake damn the staying power is good, and the colour is really bright!

I'd just be wary of the chemicals that are in those fake palettes (I had a google yesterday and I think it is fake) - if your eyes get sore or anything bin it!