My Make-Up Heroes

After my last (very long) rant I think its time for something more light hearted, so here are my all time favourite make up products. They're all well tried and tested so trust me on these ones...

Mascara: Without a doubt, Max Factor Masterpiece Max and now the false lash effect. You have to wear them in but once you've used it a few times there is no mascara that makes lashes blacker and more voluminous. For super long, blacker than black lashes try Lancome Virtuose, expensive but well worth it.

Eyeshadow: They may be hard to come by but Inglot make the best eyeshadows. They come out the colour they look once you've layered them and have lovely soft, blendable textures. Other favourites are Barry M Dazzle Dust and Virgin Vie do pretty good eye shadows too.

Eyeliner: This is something which I don't feel needs to have a lot of money or consideration spent on it. I like L'oreal, but thats just my preference. Always get a felt-tip style liquid liner, they are super easy to use!

Primer: I haven't tried many of these but I'm impressed by Benefit's That Gal pink primer. Also, Max Factor Shimmer Foundation gives the skin a lovely glow. I wear it under my foundation for a night out.

Foundation: This is something worth splashing out on. Unfortunately, I'm yet to try a mineral foundation so I can't recommend one. However, Mac Studio Fix is super for coverage and Benefit playstix are great, especially if you don't want to cover your whole face. Also Virgie Vie One Step Face Base gives excellent coverage but wouldn't be good for dry skin.

Concealer: I like these in stick form, I don't think liquid gives enough colour. Again you can get a decent one pretty cheap, I like Rimmel and Maybelline.

Powder: Pressed is less messy so I'd go for that. I haven't tried many, but I'm very happy with my Rimmel translucent pressed powder. I like to use Virgin Vie One Step Face Base for extra coverage on a night out. Also, use it on eyes and shadow will never crease!

Lipstick: I'm not a great advocate of lipstick, I don't think it suits young people so I use lots of gloss! Max Factor Silk Gloss has the best texture. I do however really like Clinique Almost Lipstick as it gives a hint of colour and feels like a balm.

Blusher: I'm yet to find a blusher I like best but colour wise, Boots No7 do a gorgeous bright coral colour.

Bronzer: For its bargain price, Boots Natural Collection do two good bronzers. However, Clinique Shimmer Bricks give a gorgeous soft glow to skin and are worth paying for.

Nailvarnish: OPI do the best colours but I'm not sure about their staying power.

Hilighter: Benefit Moonbeam is the most flattering colour I've found. I also like to use the lightest shade from my Clinque shimmer brick.

I hope this has been useful! If there's anything I've forgotten to mention I'll put it in my next post. Watch this space for my favourite beauty and hair products.