My Beauty Rules.....

Perhaps a rather generic post, but I am completely obsessed with beauty/haircare products and I pretty much try every new-line. So, I thought I would share with you-what's in my make-up bag.

Some people believe a make-up bag says a lots about someone but whether you believe this or not- I know I love to have a good nose at other peoples make-up choices! ENJOY

This is my make-up bag- messy, un-organised but packed with goodies that turn my bare face.....

into something better.....(I will post a picture of my dolled-up face at a later date as I am currently detoxing my face of make-up for 14days- yes 14days without any slap, it has to be done!!)

Anyway, my make-up bag faves:

1.Bobbi Brown make-up brush set

My Dad bought me these for Christmas this year from Selfridges. Yes, my Dad chose one of my favourite make-up tools and I didn't even have to tell him, my Dad surprises me regularly with his unbelievable knowledge of what I like. Anyway, these brushes are a dream- I wash them once a week with baby shampoo and they remain their perfect, soft selves!!

2.Chanel vitalumiere - 40 Beige

Although my skin can be fairly oily I always seem to go back to this dewy foundation. For daytime I mix it with tinted moisturiser and for night I wear it alone. It gives such a gorgeous post-holiday glow that I just can't seem to get enough of (even if I now live somewhere where any sort of tan can only be created from a bottle or a UV light!!)

3.laura mercier illuminating tinted moisturiser- Warm radiance

I came across this wonderful product after regularly visiting a make-up artist named Nina Turner who worked in Space NK on Brewer St, she has since gone freelance but I wish her all the luck in the world!! This product is seriously a MUST MUST have, it transforms a dull lifeless, drank 4 bottles of champagne last night complexion into one which would rival Blake Lively's.

4.Benefit- girl meets pearl 

I was given a benefit voucher for Christmas this year and was introduced to this product by one of the girls on the counter. I had always used mac strobe cream as my highlighter however, I love how pearly and iridescent this product is. I put a few dots down my nose, in the bow of my lip and along my brow line. It works fabulously to highlight my eyes, slim down my nose and well not too sure what it does for my lips but it looks good!

5.Shu uemura- UV under base mousse

When I'm not looking for that dewy glow that I seem to be completely addicted to, I use this primer to mattify my skin. It's a foamy texture so soaks into the skin easily and enables foundation to glide on top.

6.laura mercier creme cheek colour- Canyon

A gorgeous little cream blush, I use this almost everyday on the apples of my cheeks for a cute girly look!

7.Benefit bella bamba

As this is slightly brighter than the cream blush, I use this in the evening when I want a striking pink cheek.

8.Benefit- hello flawless

I carry this nifty powder compact in my bag to touch up any really shiny areas and cover any nasty blemishes. I also dust this powder over the top of my foundation before a night out to keep it in place. 

9.Bobbi Brown bronzing powder- Golden Light

I love to look sun kissed all year round and I was introduced to this bronzer by one of the ladies on the Bobbi Brown counter in Frasers, Glasgow. I used to be completely devoted to either Benefit hoola or the St Tropez bronzer, but this one is a lot more natural looking and I can build it up when I want to look a little bit more l'orange than usual!!

10.Benefit big beautiful eyes- 

I have to say I'm not great when it comes to smokey eye affects as I've always opted for a natural looking  make-up however, this clever set from Benefit allows me to wear a subtle smokey eye for day and build it up (slightly) for the evening.

11.YSL- touch eclat

I'm not sure I need say much about this cult beauty product- AMAZING, LOVE IT and COULDN'T LIVE WITHOUT are the only words that spring to mind.

12.Bobbi Brown eye shadow- Saddle 61

As I have fair hair my eyebrows a pretty light too. I use this eye shadow to darken my brows when I want a more 'done-up' look for the evening.

13.Mac studio sculpt concealer- NC30

Love this concealer, I use my fingers to pop this life saving product onto my skin should any pesky spots appear!

14.YSL false lash mascara - Black 

As I mentioned before, I love a new-line and I literally try every new mascara but I am yet to find one that beats this product. Yes, it can become gunky but by simply running the whole product under boiling water for a minute or so it rejuvenates the mascara back to its original smooth self. I love the way you can keep applying this mascara to create a dramatic effect or a simple light sweep is ample for daytime.