HOLIDAY MAKEUP BAG

It's quite depressing to write this post as i'm not actually going on holiday any time soon. Me and my boyfriend are hoping to go away September, once the kids are back to school and I'm settled in my job, so this post should come in handy then. My makeup bag for a beach holiday tends to be a lot simpler than it would normally be as I don't tend to wear makeup in the day and keep in simple in the evening.


L'Oreal Infallible Matte Foundation | £7.99 & L'Oreal Infallible Fixing Mist | £7.99 | post

On holiday my skin tends to get a little shiny so I like to use a matte foundation to reduce the shine. I really like combining this foundation and fixing spray as it also means my makeup isn't going anywhere even in the heat. I find the matte foundation gives good coverage but isn't overly heavy, something you don't want on holiday and whilst it is matte as long as I wear a moisturised underneath it isn't drying. I've also tried my fair share of fixing mists and this is one of my favourites as I actually feel like my makeup lasts longer.

Sleek i-Divine Del Mar Vol 2 Palette | £8.99 | post

This is probably the most summery palette I own and not something i'd wear on an everyday basis. The palette has 12 shades including some bright orange and yellows and deep blues and greens in either a matte or shimmer finish. It also has a couple of more neutral shades or when i'm not feeling a bright pop of colour. I always find the Sleek palettes so good for their money and like aren't huge so perfect for travelling.

NYX Wonder Stick | £10.00

I picked this up as I thought it would be the perfect thing for travelling, I love using my ABH cream contour kit but its not the most convenient thing to be carrying round. This stick is small and compact and has a contour at one end and the highlighter at the other. I opted for the light shade as the highlighter was the best match for me but I could do with having a darker bronzer, I am wishing i'd picked up the universal version instead. Although this is a cream contour I don't find it too heavy and it blends out really well.

NYX Liquid Suede | £6.50 | post 

I have a couple of the NYX Liquid Shades now and they are some of my favourite liquid lipsticks. I spotted the shade Life's a Beach in Boots recently and it was such a lovely pink shade that I thought would look amazing with a tan. I find the liquid suedes to be kind of semi matte and they are quite thick and creamy so you can feel it on your lips. The longevity is about a couple of hours for me unless I eat something and then it does need to be reapplied.

Topshop Glow Pot | £9.00

I'd been after this for so long and it seemed to be out of stock in every store and online, but now i'm assuming they must have had a massive restocks its in stores and online. The Glow Pot in Gleam is a cream based golden highlighter. I love how well this blends into the rest of my makeup and gives my skin a shimmery glow.

Soap & Glory One Heck of a Blot Primer | £10.00

Another product that is great for reducing the shine my skin gets on holiday. I apply this cream based primer before my makeup and it evens up my skin tone and smooths everything out make my makeup apply easier. The one thing I don't find this does is increase the longevity of my foundation but if I apply a setting spray then it lasts longer.

(Wonder stick contour and highlight, Life's a Beach & Glow Pot)

What are your makeup picks for a holiday?!

xo