August 13, 2012

FOTD: My current go-to make up

Now that I'm a mummy to a 5 week old most mornings I literally have only 10 minutes to get ready. This means I've really had to simplify my makeup and use tried and tested products that I don't have to think about much as I know they will work well.

My go-to look is basically a wash of taupe and grey eyeshadow, dewy skin, understated blush and pale creamy lips. Also since I'm trying not to wash my hair everyday, I've been using a Styling Powder to make sure it doesn't go oily and flat in between washes. (Styling powders work better on my dark hair than dry shampoos).

The Look
My go-to makeup look

Key Products

Where I've previously reviewed the product a link has been provided to that post for your information.
 
1. Schwarzkopf Rough & Tough Styling Powder - review HERE
2. Victoria's Secret Lash Lust Volume Definition Mascara in black
3. Illamasqua Blush in Naked Rose - review HERE
4. MAC e/s Satin Taupe (crease colour)
5. MAC e/s Vex (lid colour) - I absolutely adore this colour and as you can see I need to replace it!
6. Revlon Lipbutter Strawberry Shortcake
7. Illamasqua Skinbase Foundation in #8 - review HERE
8. Face of Australia eyeliner in Marine (not pictured) - more info HERE
9. Rimmel eyebrow pencil in black/brown (not pictured)

 Swatches


Notice the bags under the eyes... comes from having only 4 - 5 hours sleep each night!

Do you have a tried and tested look that you go to when you don't want to make too much effort? Any key products?

25 comments :

  1. The lip butter is such a gorgeous colour! Definitely need to try some of them

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    1. It's a soft and gentle shade, highly recommended!

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  2. Vex is one of my favourite MAC E/S too! Unfortunately I smashed my Satin Taupe pan not too long ago :-/

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    1. Oh what a shame! Can you press it together with some alcohol perhaps? And Vex is the best!

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  3. You look amazingly beautiful and rested for a mother of a 5 week old! Well done Lilit! :D

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    1. Thank you! But it's all just the makeup, trust me! :)

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  4. Lilit, you look fantastic! Seriously, there is no sleep deprivation evident on your face! Love the look, simple but beautiful. I must source some Vex, looks like it's a must-have colour! Xx

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    1. It's the makeup hun, without makeup you can totally tell how sleep deprived I am! And yes, Vex is a must have for sure!xx

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  5. Love the entire look, especially the curls Lilit!
    One hot mum you are! XX

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  6. I think your doing great having enough time to put any makeup on with a 5 week old! Or so I hear haha you look gorgeous as always, I can't wait to see more pics of the bub as he grows xo

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    1. I've learned to multitask Hannah :) E.g. rock the cradle with my foot while I have breakfast with one hand and do my makeup with the other. xo

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  7. Love your look, the eyeliner is so much fun :)

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    1. I'm loving coloured eyeliner, makes it look like I've made more of an effort than I have. :)

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  8. Hello Lilit!
    I just love reading your blog :) Congratulations on your little one! We have an almost 1-year-old crawling around. Sleeping gets better, I promise!
    Shat sirunes =) Martes haja, mikich xosum em u shat uraxem vor like baner karam haskanam hima. Amen or mikich sovorum em! :) Do you still speak Armenian at home?
    xx

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    1. Hi Ashley, wow you speak Armenian so well! My husband is not Armenian (though he's teaching himself the language) so we speak English at home but with my family I still speak Armenian. And congrats on your 1yr old! Thanks for the heads up that sleeping gets better, coz I don't know how much longer I can go on 4 hours sleep.
      xx

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  9. stunning! love the entire look and congrats on your bundle of joy :)

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  10. I agree with Adeline! You're a hot mama. Naked Rose and Strawberry shortcake is such a lovely combo. Love your curls!

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    1. Thank you! The curls were 3 days old! And Naked Rose is probably one of my favourite blushes now! xx

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  11. If you don't already have one I would really recommend. a vibrating chair, they're suitable from birth my baby absolutely loved hers! There's no harm in taking an hour for yourself through the day while baby has a nap in the chair whilst watching mickey mouse clubhouse. It will keep you sane! You do look really well x

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  12. HOT! And I love that foundation. I hear so many good things about skin base, need to get my butt to a counter! x

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  13. As always a gorgeous FOTD from you lovely - I am pretty obsessed with grey (not silver) eyeshadow at the moment and Vex has me completely hooked.

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  14. This is a great quick makeup look that still looks really "done"! I love the swipe of blue on the lashline too, it makes it look like you spent so much more time on it than you really had to! Go you! :D

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  15. It is a beautiful daily make-up :))) I liked it..

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