10 MAKEUP BAG ESSENTIALS

I have whittled down the contents of my own make-up bag to bring you a short list of the 10 things everyone should keep in theirs. This list is great for travelling, for when you need to save space and is really versatile. So, here is my 10!

•  Tinted moisturiser is one of my staple makeup bag favourites, mainly because it has so many benefits in one bottle. It's hydrating, provides light coverage, and in most cases provides SPF too, which is great for space saving and your skin!

• Neutral eye shadow palette. This is for me, the most important. I use a palette with a few different shades of browns, and you can use them to create an everyday light smokey eye, line your eyes with the darker brown, use a brown shade that matches your brows to fill them in, even use one of the brown shades as a bronzer to bring depth to your cheekbones. So incredibly versatile! 

•  Concealer is a favourite of mine, great for spot treating problem areas, covering blemishes, even cleaning up lipstick outlines and eyeliner.

• Cleanser/makeup remover is something everyone who wears make-up should own! A good cleanser is essential for properly clean skin, and for keeping your skin in good condition. 

• Tinted lip balm.  Great for soothing cracked or dry lips and keeping them hydrated, especially in winter. A tinted balm will add a hint of colour, saving space in place of lipsticks and lip glosses.

•  Tweezers are a really important tool in my makeup bag. They can be used for removing any stray eyebrow hairs, to help put false eyelashes on if they don't want to behave and stick down, and even remove splinters. wonder tool!

• Clear mascara is something I never used to purchase, but now i'm obsessed. it's great for days where you feel like going au natural on the makeup, but your lashes need a little pick me up. It's even great for taming unruly eyebrows when you're running low on brow gel. 

• Powder. Great for setting shiny skin, concealer and buffing away eyeshadow fall out. 

• Foundation brush.  A Good foundation brush is the key to flawless skin. You can use it to apply tinted moisturizer, foundation, or a bb/cc cream.

• Makeup wipes are something that i shout at myself for using when feeling lazy instead of cleansing and toning properly, but are still something i use everyday, and are great for on the go. 

big hugs x