My summer face (featuring Zoella beauty!)
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Summer has well and truly began, if you're a university student like me you would have been celebrating the summer holiday's at least a month ago! So far in Britain we have had a decent summer with a week long heatwave, as well as a few rainy days! This summer I have aimed to have a more dewy and light look with my makeup so I can make the most of those British rays! Here's my affordable summertime look featuring Avon, Revolution, MUA and a newbie from Zoella beauty!
AVON CLEARSKIN TINTED MOISTURIZER
Avon has to be my number one indulge in beauty. Whenever i'm home I tend to spend ages pouring over the pages picking out beauty bits I want to try as well as some old faithfuls. I've never been a massive fan of tinted moisturizers. I often found the lightest shade too dark for my pale skin but I saw this one as part of their clearkskin range for £2.75 and it has now become my summer staple! This hydrates my skin as well as giving it a slight tint which brings a subtle glow into my complexion! This is by far the best shade match in any affordable base product I have used in a while. It's also oil free which I'd have to say I definitely agree with as I get no oily residue on my hands after applying. Another pro of this product is that you are able to build it up without looking like a wotsit at the end of application. The one downside to this product is that I wish they had a larger shade range as so far they only cover 'fair' and 'dark' skin tones. If you do have the chance to check out AVON definitely have a look at this product if you're looking for a lighter base to use over the summer!
MUA BRONZED PERFECTION
This summer has to be all about the bronzed, golden goddess look and if you're pale skinned like me one of the easiest way to achieve this is by using a bronzer. MUA is known for their affordable beauty products and many people are skeptical on whether they are actually any good. This bronzer is one I have used for many years. For £3 you get 15g of a beautiful light shade which will leave your face looking healthy and glowy It's got a slight shimmer in it so I would only recommend it as an all over shade instead of for contouring. My one dislike about this product is that the packaging is just too bulky, I wish they would slightly minimize it to make it handbag friendly, or I wish MUA would bring out a condensed size for people who like to top up on the go! All in all it's a beautiful bronzer for people who don't want to break the bank!
REVOLUTION FOCUS AND FIX EYEBROW KIT
Another brand that people are slightly skeptical of is Revolution, branded the New MUA, It again is only available at certain Superdrug stores. I decided to have a little browse and came across this little beauty for £2.50, it is every eyebrow loving travelers dream. It's a cute little compact with 3 eyebrow shades as well as a wax to lock them into place. It also comes with a little brush and mini eyebrow tweezers (not featured as I have misplaced them!) which makes it a dream to throw into your handbag. When it comes to my eyebrows I typically go for a pencil when i'm in a rush but when I want to spend a bit more time on them as well as making them slightly more natural I do love a powder and considering this comes with three different shades you can mix them to make a personalized shade. This compares to other drugstore eyebrow kits such as the Sleek and Barry M ones. If you have tried any other makeup revolution products I'd love to hear which ones are your favourite so I can give them a try!
ZOELLA BEAUTY KISSY MISSY LIP BALM
When it comes to my lips during the summertime I want something hydrating but also with a pop of colour. Considering I went through the 'Baby lips' phase a few years back and I can't afford but regularly lust over the By Terry Baume De Rose Nutri-Couleur balms I picked up the Zoella Kissy Missy lip balm a few days ago because who better than a beauty guru to know what will work the best. I'm going to do a further review on this within a few days as this is a recent release and there is currently a massive hype surrounding her products. Within the past couple of days I have owned it I have worn it mostly everyday as well as having it as my staple handbag lip product (along with the 8 other lipsticks!). I have never been a lover of fuchsia pink on the lips however this is different, it's so build-able in colour as well as the added hydration. The smell however could use a bit of work, it has that cheapy lip product scent and In all fairness I thought it would have suited the rest of the theme flowing through this currently set which is tutti frutti. However, i'm going to keep on using it and see whether I can get used to it and I will update you within a few days!
What's your ultimate summer staple?
-Tasha x
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