Minimal Makeup - Enhance your natural beauty

So recently I have been trying to reduce the amount of make up I wear, and have been loving the minimal look! I will quite happily wander around town, up the street and go to work with a naked face, and not be bothered in the slightest. I am very comfortable with my totally natural look, which goes towards helping my laziness immensely! Ha! However, on those days where I want to look just that little bit flawless and bright eyed, this is what I have been doing.

 

Moisturising as normal I use the Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser. I let this soak into my skin before applying the Maybelline Instant Anti-Age Eraser Eye Concealer under my eyes and blend it in with my fingers. I will then use my L'Oreal True Match Mineral Foundation all over my face in a light layer, buffed in with my Real Techniques buffing brush. To make my eyes appear wider and brighter, I add a couple of layers of the Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara (my favourite). And to finish it off, I dab a little lip balm on my lips. The one I have been using recently is by The Body Shop; born lippy in Satsuma.

 

 

 

Super quick, and super flattering!

 

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The Best Micellar Water For Sensitive Skin

Ever since I first heard of Micellar water I was intrigued and keen to try it. I love wearing make up but hate the removal process, so anything to make this easier and quicker, I'm willing to try! 

 

 

I have pretty sensitive skin, so this sometimes causes havoc when trying out new products. I started off with the L'Oreal Skin Perfection 3in1 Purify Micellar Solution. My first impression was very good, however after about a week and a half of use, I noticed my skin starting to become dry and irritated. This was especially bad on my eyelids as they felt all dry and flaky. I ceased to use the micellar solution, and gave my skin a break from makeup too to recover.

 

       

 

As I initially found the solution a joy to use, I wanted to try and different brand, hoping this was just a one off, and maybe slightly harsher than some other micellar waters. So I then picked up the Garnier Micellar Cleaning water. Again, after a few days, it had the same effect on my clearly very sensitive skin. So I had to stop using this one too.

 

By this point, I was pretty disheartened and I came to the conclusion that my skin just wasn't suited to these products.

 

      

 

It was only because I was browsing in Superdrug, that I decided to give Micellar water one last try. I came across the Simple range, and saw they too had their own version of the Micellar water. After all, they do boast to be 'sensitive skin experts', so I parted with my money for one last desperate shot at getting on with this easy use product and purchased the Simple Micellar Water. I have to say I am very glad I did. It is perfect for my sensitive skin. It hasn't made it dry or irritated or flaky. And it doesn't leave any residue on the skin or make it feel oily or greasy. It removes my makeup and leaves my face feeling fresh and clean. Unlike some other makeup removers, I don't even fell the need to rinse my face after I use it.

 

If you have sensitive skin, and like me, are quite lazy when it comes to cleansing your face or removing makeup, then I honestly can't recommend trying the Simple Micellar Water enough. It is extremely reasonably priced too, so what's not to love?!

 

CLICK HERE if you want to read more about it on Superdrug's website!

 

xx