Midweek night out FOTD

So, now I am single again it is also time for me to start living a little again! I went out for a drink with my best friend recently, didn't want to go too 'night out' with my make up so went for a darker take on my general daytime face

I used the following products

Face - Benefit That Gal primer

Benefit The Porefessional

Laura Geller Balance and Brighten

Laura Geller Blush and Brighten

Bare Minerals All over Face colour in Turn On (part of kit)

Eyes - Smashbox Eyeshadow quad in Charm

Bare Minerals Big and Bright liner in Plum

 Bare Minerals Curl and Lengthen Mascara

Lips - Laura Geller Light Beams Gloss in Passion Fruit

My first Face Of the Day and a brave one!

This is the L'oreal Infallible eyeshadow I got free in the gift pack. Its ok, patchy application though, will dampen the brush next time. Keep the black disc, it keeps the powder pressed down, even if you shake it (of course I did!) the shadow is still patted down. This is shade Hour Glass BeigeOk, so I am not blonde! But this red caught my attention, the raspberry shade was far too pink, so went for this in Cassis Passion and its pretty nice, smells of Parma Violets though, which I hate!



The lippie is pretty glossy, as this is my first foray into red lips for a long time, I blotted twice to take the shine away. Maybe when I am braver I will leave it!

So products used

http://www.boots.com/en/Garnier-Miracle-Skin-Perfector-Daily-All-In-One-B-B-Blemish-Balm-Cream-Light-50ml_1230500/

http://www.boots.com/en/LOreal-Infallible-Eyeshadow_1189112/

http://www.boots.com/en/Rimmel-Stay-Matte-Pressed-Powder_1015573/

http://www.boots.com/en/No7-Exceptional-Definition-Mascara_1121553/

http://www.boots.com/en/benefit-high-beam-luminescent-complexion-enhancer_2519/

http://www.boots.com/en/LOreal-Color-Riche-Made-For-Me_1189533/

Benefit It Stick

It Stick

Why this comes in just one colour I don't know. I do not like it for my monthly spot outbreak. But I used this under my chin where I had a scab from accidentally tweezing some skin off sans hair! Thick, waxy texture, easily blendable and the pencil makes it perfect for precision. In times of extreme shadows, this is pretty nifty in the eye area but can be a little heavy.

Benefit Eye Bright

Eyebright

Does what it says on the tin, er, pencil. This in the inner corners of made up eyes and pow, instant bright, fresh and awake eyes, even if your children only let you have 4 hours of sleep!I have always used this make-up trick, I used to use a silvery shadow with a wet liner brush, gives the same effect, but this is just the perfect colour to really waken the area.

Benefit High Beam

High Beam

This is one of many highlighters in my make-up bags. I put it away for a while, but it always makes its way back into my daily make-up bag. I use it on my cheekbones and under my brows and love the subtle, non glittery shimmer I get from it. Be sparing on the cheeks, unless you like the two-hours workout sweaty look, nice!Easy to blend, and far less mess than powder highlighters.

Benefit Benetint

Benefit Benetint

To be perfectly frank I don't know why I use this! I cover my ruddy farmers wife cheeks in foundation and powder to cover them, and then put this on! Although I do love the doll cheeked look I can achieve before my foundation and powder inevitably slip and I get my ooh ar my lover cheeks back!Its easy to apply, but be quick, blend as soon as or you might get red dots on your cheeks! Not such a hot look and hard to remove. Can you tell I have experience here! Looks lush on lips though, and tastes foul, unless you like the taste of roses! It is quite lasting on the lips, but do keep a balm or gloss handy as it dries dry. Really dry!