Makeup / Product Picks ... 'Work Makeup Of The Day' The Change Up!

Following on from a recent post all about my  'WorkAppropriateMakeup' picks for my new job I decided to post about how I have been changing up my look for each day as I get more relaxed and confident in my new role and new work place. 

A lot of my go to products picks for work outlined in my original post haven't changed but I have been making efforts to mix up my base, lip colour and eyeshadow picks each day! 

In the first few weeks at my new job I stuck to mainly nudes and neautral shades for my makeup each day so now that I am feeling a little more confident I feel good about incorporating some more colour! 

pic from my original post of all the products I chose to incorporate for my makeup for the first week or so at my new job!

Some Things Never Change LOL : 

I am still reaching for a lot of my original product picks regularly when doing my makeup for work e.g 'Revlon Colorstay Liquid Foundation', 'Australis Tint My Brow', 'MAC Prep & Prime Concealer' & 'Benefit Roller Lash Mascara' being among those I rely on for work appropriate makeup! 

Ace The Base : 

Chi Chi Cosmetics Super BB Cream in shade medium - : I reach for a BB cream when I am in a hurry or have a super early start and need a super quick not too much fuss base for my makeup of the day! I find this product provides me with minimum coverage and is easy set in place with one of my chosen powders or a translucent powder! quick and easy for those 8am starts I am still not used too! 

Ace The Base Change-up

Face Of Australia, Face Base Primer - : after seeing this product pop up quite a bit on Instagram and other blog posts and learning that is has similar ingredients to the coveted 'Napoleon Autopilot Primer' I decided to give this product a go! I am impressed by the formula and how it helps to smooth my skin in preparation for application of makeup for the day and keeps my base in place throughout a work day! 

Maybelline Matte Maker Pressed Powder in shade , MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural in shade medium - : I am still often reaching for my 'Revlon Colorstay Liquid Foundation' for oily / combination skin in shade medium beige and setting with either Matte Maker or MAC Mineralize skin finish for a more full coverage / matte finish however, If I am in a rush it is a great comfort to know that I am able to wear either of these powder products on their own for a nice even coverage for a work day!

E.L.F Cosemtics Tools Shine Eraser Blotting Papers - : This little package has become a staple in my work makeup touch up kit as of late because my skin has been even more oily than normal! for only $3 they are the most affordable blotting papers I have come across!

A Little Bit Of Blush : 

My product picks in this department have not changed for a long time now, It's good to have this small yet important part of my morning makeup routine sorted,  I always reach for my 'Essence Sun Club Matte Bronzer' & 'Essence Silky Touch Blush in Adorable' as they are both such a soft natural looking colour and I find them both easy to apply without overdoing it! 

'MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Soft & Gentle' remains a firm fave when it comes to highlight for me. I am so so glad every day that I invested in this beauty product and every time I wear it I can not help but feel so beautiful!

Having Some Fun With My Lip Options : 

Boe Beauty Matte Lip Cream in Nude & Blush Pink - : These cute little semi matte finish lip products from a much beloved affordable brand Boe Beauty live in y handbag makeup kit for those days when I am so busy I forget to choose a lip colour before rushing out the door. I always know I have these little cuties on hand for no fuss application in the rear view mirror of my car before taking off! lol 

Australis Velour Lips in shades : Lun-Dun & Pa-Ree - : My love for this whole collection of lip products is well documented on this blog and all my social media the velour lips range is a great choice for me for long lasting high colour lips for the day! 

Rimmel Provocalips shades : *I'll Call You, *Dare To Pink, *Make Your Move, *Skinny Dipping & *Little Minx - : My love for the Provocalips collection (You can read more about this stunning collection here.) has been reignited since starting my new job I need to keep a smile on my face when working on the sales floor and meeting and greeting new people each day so if I know I have a full 8 or 9 hour day ahead of me the fabulous bright colours that last all day from Rimmel are what I reach for!

MAC Cosmetics Ruby Woo & Cremecup - : As I have become more relaxed in my new role and the people I work with  I feel more comfortable busting out a bright red lip for a work day and the only choice for me of course is MAC ruby woo! 

Eyeshadow : 

My eyeshadow options remain mostly the same since my last post I still generally reach for my fabulous ingot palette and its familiar muted matte brown shades and my much beloved 'Models Prefer' Nudes Palette. I have however incorporated yet another palette into the mix of late my 'Models Prefer Day To Night Palette' stay tuned for a little more info on both palettes soon on the blog! 

Thanks so much for reading! I hope you enjoyed this post, I would love to hear your thoughts on my product picks and any products that you turn to for reliability when getting ready and doing your own makeup for work in the comments below! 

LLx 

Makeup / Product Pics ... 'Work Makeup Of The Day' for my first week at my new job!

Hi Guys! Today on the blog I am sharing my picks for a work suitable makeup of  the day from my own makeup collection. 

After a brief break from the working world over the last few months, I started a new job last week and have been loving getting back into the swing of office / retail life! 

I had become more adventurous and bright with my makeup since having some time off and mainly working from home so I had to have a good look at my options and routine to help me figure out an appropriate 'Work Makeup Of The Day' 

I decided to keep it natural and not go too overboard.

I shopped my stash for my reliable products I knew I could count on to help me feel confident at work,and gave myself a few different options!

I looked to all my neutral and nude eyeshadow and lip shades but decided to keep my fave pop of pink a feature on my cheeks and lips for each days makeup application. 

All About That Base ... 

The name of the game here is quick, not too much fuss, reliable, long wearing and natural looking base! 

FOA HD Primer - Oil Free : 

I was lucky enough to be given this in my rather large bag of sample goodies I took home from Obsession 2015 and have been reaching for it ever since! It helped to keep my makeup in place the first day I wore it so I knew I could rely on it to be one less thing to worry about when doing my makeup each day for work! 

Revlon Colorstay liquid foundation in medium beige : 

I use this foundation so often and love it so much that it was an absolute no brainer to count on for a busy and stressful week when I need a full face of confidence to get through it! 

MAC Prep And Prime : 

I find a good quality Concealer is a must for work days especially for me since after not working even for only a little while I have been exhausted this week! Need to get back into good habits and routine! 

Revlon Colorstay Aqua - Transluscent powder : 

I choose this powder when I am going for a more subtle natural look, it's low fuss too and I find it really quick to use and perfect my base. 

A Llittle Bit Of Blush... 

I have been careful with my bronzer, contour, highlight and blush so as to not present to clients, customers and my new boss, as too overdone. 

Essence Sun Club Matte Bronzer in shade Light for Blondes : 

This bronzer is my go to when I'm in a hurry and don't want to end up looking muddy or over bronzed with my lack of application skills! I'm new to the 'bronzing' world folks! This product is a great easy way for me to practice. Perfect for my anxious hands to quickly apply while getting ready for work! 

Essence Like An Unforgettable Kiss Duo Blush in shade *Nothing But Love Stoned* & Essence Silky Touch Blush in shade *Adorable : 

I have been alternating between my fave baby pink blush (*Adorable) and the light peach / pale duo blush (*Nothing But Love Stoned) so that I don't feel like I'm missing out on one of my fave parts of my daily makeup application! Essence powder products are easy to wear very subtle or build to wear dramatic so these 2 were my best choices for my work makeup. 

MAC Mineralize Skin Finish in *Soft & Gentle :  

If you have ever seen my instagram account you will know that I am absolutley addicted to this beautiful product! I originally thought it might be best to leave this a much beloved step out of my makeup routine for work but I simply could not resist! I have been trying my best to apply this just as a subtle highlight to my cheekbones! 

The Eyes Have It... 

Again trying to be subtle & neautral I looked to my reliable products! 

Models Prefer NUDES eyeshadow palette & My INGLOT freedom system palette : 

I have been sticking to the shades *Rich *Burnished & *Hazel in my Models Prefer Palette to keep my eye makeup subtle.

I often look to the quality of my INGLOT eyeshadows when I'm in a hurry and or need a good long wearing colour and I stuck mostly to the brown shades within my palette, although I must admit I did dip into my double sparkle finish pink a few times just for a little bit of glitter! Lol 

Lips, Brows & Fab Lashes!

I tried to keep it appropriate and not too  bold, but I definetly didn't want to go without a few nice options for my lipstick colour for some confidence in my smile! 

Australis Velour Lips in *Hon-O-LooLoo* : 

I love Velour lips matte finish because I find that it needs little to no touch ups and I can wear it for a full work day without it wearing off! This shade is a nice  peachy nude that I feel pretty and feminine while wearing. 

NYX Cosmetics Butter Gloss in *Tirimasu: 

I included one of my fave NYX butter glosses in my selections for my work makeup because I love the non sticky formula and they are always quick and easy to apply! 

Maybelline MATTE 7 pinky nude : 

My fave colour is pink so I found this pretty pink matte lipstick was a good option for ease of application, to help me feel girly and pretty even while at work! 

Australis Tint My Brow : 

A quick swipe of this over my brows to add a little colour and set them in place for each day was the perfect fit for a work day face! 

Benefit Cosmetics - Roller Lash! : 

This mascara is a game changer for me, so happy to have this to try! Stay tuned for a full blog post! :) 

 

Pictured above is me on day 1 of my new job fully made up and feeling good ready to take on my new role! Looking anxious but ready for a whole new chapter in my career. 

I'm sure as I get more confident and settle in at my new place of work I will get a little bit more adventurous with my makeup for work each day but for now these are the products I'll be turning to! 

Thanks so much for reading! I hope you enjoyed this post, I would love to hear your thoughts on my product picks and any products that you turn to for reliability when getting ready and doing your own makeup for work in the comments below! 

LLx