Today's guest post is coming at you from the lovely Ambi, who is one of the first bloggers I got hooked on! Make sure you check out her lovely blog!
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{page:WordSection1Hello - I'm Ambi, a medical student most of the time and a beauty
fanatic the rest of it. I write about blush, bronzer and big hair (yep, I ran out of alliterations there)
over on my blog, Bombay Rose.
I umm-ed and
ahh-ed over what to write about whilst Jaye is off on her jollies. Being a bit
of a nosey-parker, I'm an absolute sucker for 'Everyday Essentials' posts, so no second guessing what I finally
decided on... although the title may just have given that away!
First up,
body lotion. Even if I have no intention of leaving the house, I still have to
put on a moisturiser - I have incredibly dry skin on my arms and legs, so it's
something of a necessity. My pick? Garnier Body Ultra
Softening Lotion for Dry to Extra Dry Skin - it smells good
enough to eat (don't recommend you do
that though) and leaves my skin feeling smooth and hydrated all day long.
I love the
entire La Roche-Posay range but when
it comes to an absolute essential, I couldn't go a day without Effaclar Duo - I use it as a serum between
my toner and moisturiser, and have found it to be the only skincare product
that has successfully tackled my congested, spot-prone cheeks... I only wish
I'd discovered it sooner!
Good quality tools are essential to
making your makeup look its best - Kevyn Aucoin Eyelash
Curlers take my lashes from long and straight to perfectly
curled, minus the nasty eyelid pinch (ouch)
I've experienced with many a cheaper equivalent.
I wear winged liner most days, so when
it comes to creating the perfect cat eye, nothing beats Maxfactor Glide & Define Liquid Eyeliner in Black. Application is completely foolproof -
the eyeliner looks like a felt-tip pen, and comes out as a rich, dark black
which lasts all day.. even on the oiliest of eyelids!
Nothing beats Real Techniques when it comes to affordable, great quality brushes,
and the Stippling Brush
is my absolute favourite for creating a flawless finish. I buff in a thin layer
of foundation, then stipple in extra product under my eyes and around my nose,
where I need a little extra, ahem,
help.
I just can't resist a dewy, Millie
Mackintosh-esque finish to my skin and have found a 50/50 mix of Bourjois Healthy Mix
Serum Foundation and Nars Pure Radiant
Tinted Moisturizer gives great coverage and leaves me with a more radiant-looking complexion... all
without looking too 'made up.'
I usually
wear my hair in big, tousled waves - unfortunately, it is super thick, which
means very few hairsprays actually hold my style... that is, unless I spray
enough product to burn a sizeable hole in the o-zone layer (sorry polar bears - I don't think my
hairspray habit is helping your plight all that much). L'Oreal Paris Elnett
Satin Hairspray, however, is a bit of an exception to the
rule. It's seriously strong stuff, and manages to hold my careful backcombing
and blow-drying in place all day long.
My
everyday choice of perfume is Lovestruck by Vera
Wang; a gorgeous, fresh and feminine scent. The bottle is
beautiful, if a little O.T.T in its size and design, meaning it ain't all that easy to take from A to B. Probably
not a perfume you can consider packing for a weekend away, especially if you end up with the 100ml bottle, like I have!
What are
your everyday beauty essentials?
Feel free to come and say hello to me over on my blog - I'm
currently running a MAC lipstick giveaway, click here to enter!
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