My Daily Face: Current Favourites from Bourjois, Rimmel, Dior and Urban Decay

We're creatures of habit, and though I'm lucky enough to have access to a variety of lovely make-up products, I often find myself reaching for a handful of tried and trusted favourites. I've been sticking to the same morning routine for a couple of weeks now, using beauty bits that are quick and easy to apply - anything to grab another few moments in bed! Here's a quick peek at what I'm currently using to make up my daily face.

BASE: It's interesting that the concealers, foundation and powder I'm favouring right now are all from budget brands - it just goes to show the massive improvements we've seen at this end of the market in the past couple of years. There was a time when I didn't think you could buy a good foundation for under €25, but those days are thankfully over.

I've been seriously impressed by the revamped version of this Bourjois Healthy Mix foundation - it gives a radiant healthy finish and outperforms many at twice or three times the price. It's just €9.99. Collection's Lasting Perfection Ultimate Wear Concealer is oil-free, longlasting and brilliant for blemishes whereas the Rimmel Match Perfection Concealer has some light reflecting action for under the eyes. They're both about €7. Maybelline's Fit Me powder sets everything nicely and is a lovely powder that can be yours for the princely sum of €8.99.

 

EYES: Urban Decay's Naked Basics is really a fabulous little eye palette - with five matte shadows and one satin, it has everything you need for a polished, modern look. I also use the darker brown shade in my brows and the matte black as a liner so it's a very versatile piece of kit. Well priced, too, at €26. I didn't really like the shadows over MAC's Painterly Paint Pot, which used to be my eye primer of choice, but they are perfect over a touch of the Photoready Eye Primer and Brightener from Revlon.

 

 

I've also been loving the new Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl mascara - despite not being a fan of brown mascara, I've been using the one the brand sent me on a daily basis. It's €32.50 and come pay day I'll be investing in black - this baby gives length, curl and definition with no clumps.

 

CHEEKS: Cheeks are also getting the Bourjois Healthy Mix treatment with their new apricot blush, designed to be universally flattering and provide a natural glow for all complexions. It’s €9.99 and was released this month.

A bleary eyed snap from 7.00am in the morning!

 

LIPS: My Fasia lipstick has rarely been off my lips since the day it arrived from Japan - I'm totally addicted! It's so flattering yet natural and easy to wear.

What are you loving right now? Have you tried any of this little lot, or do you plan to?