Dramatic Eye Makeup // Becki Faulkner

Whilst rooting in my makeup kit I found the most amazing eye shadow from Mac that inspired this weeks makeup tutorial.

PRODUCTS USED: 

Loreal Lumi Magique Foundation

Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer 

Bourjois Healthy Balance Powder - 52 Vanilla

Mac Star Violet Eyeshadow 

Naked 3 - Blackheart and Dust

Rimmel Soft Kohl Eye Liner - 061 Jet Black

Benefit Magic Ink Jet Black Liquid Liner

Maybelline Mega Plush Volume Mascara

Bourjois Bronzing Powder and Highlighter Duo

Nars Deep Throat Blush

Maybelline Colour Sensational Lip Liner - 132 Sweet Pink

Sleek Barely There Lipstick 

Becki xxx 

Everyday Makeup Tutorial // Becki Faulkner

This is my everyday makeup look that I have been loving over the Spring/Summer period! Check out my youtube tutorial below to recreate the look!

PRODUCTS USED: 

Clinique Moisture Surge

Benefit The Porefessional

Mac Mineralize Foundation - NC42

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer - Cool Medium 2

Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Power - 001 Transparent

Benefit Hula Bronzer

Dior Amber Diamond Shimmer Powder

Mac Peaches Blush

Mac Warm Neutral Palette - Hey, Honey Lust, Amber Lights, Saddle

Benefit Magic Ink - Jet Black Liquid Eyeliner

Lancome Hypnose Drama

Benefit They're Real

Benefit Big Beautiful Eyes Palette

YSL Rouge Volupe (unsure what shade)

My Birthday Make-Up

It was my 24th birthday on Tuesday and I was very spoilt :)

In amongst my lovely gifts I received the GORGEOUS Warm Neutral Palette from Mac which I'm completely obsessed with.

Something else that I have been obsessed with recently is Kylie Jenner and the make-up look she has been wearing a lot. Her make-up has been all about the lashes, matte neutral eyes and heavily lined nineties style lips.

I decided to go for a Kylie Jenner inspired make-up look for my birthday night out and thought that this would give me the perfect opportunity to use my new palette. Here is some pictures of the finished look and the products that I used.

Products used:

Face

Nars Sheer Glow - Punjab
Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer - Cool Medium 2
Rimmel Stay Matte Powder - 001 Translucent
Nars Laguna Bronzer
Nars Deep Throat Blush
Dior Rose Diamond Shimmer Powder

Eyes

Rimmel Eye Brow Pencil - 001 Dark Brown
Mac Brule Eyeshadow (all over the lid)
Mac Saddle Eyeshadow (blended into the crease)
Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Liner - 01 Black
Lancome Hypose Drama
Eylure Lengthening False Lashes - Number 116

Lips

Maybelline Colour Sensational Lip Liner and Lipstick - 630 Velvet Beige

Not quite Kylie Jenner but I was pretty happy with the finished look and I was ready to head out for my Birthday!

Becki x

Avene Soothing Moisture Mask

I stumbled across this little gem by accident!

I've mentioned before that I have very sensitive skin that cannot handle any harsh ingredients, with this in mind I was recommended a cleanser and toner duo from a brand that I had not heard of before called Avene.

I ordered the toner and cleanser from http://www.escentual.com and they kindly told me that I had earnt a free surprise gift with the order (yipeeeeee) 

As it turns out I'm not the biggest fan of the cleanser and toner from Avene but that's a different story! I would say that it was worth ordering them purely for my free gift which came in the form of  the Avene Soothing Moisture Mask. 

This face mask is absolutely amazing! It states that it can be used daily but I don't like to overload my skin with products so I decided to treat myself once a week on a Saturday morning when my skin may be in need of a little papering after a Friday night pub session... 

The mask is in the form of a cream which you apply generously to your face. I remember the first time I used it I was amazed because I applied a thick layer and in less than five minutes the cream had completely disappeared. The instructions advise you to pat off any extra cream at this time but I found that my skin seemed to have sucked up the lot! 

My skin was left feeling super soft and hydrated and the mask had left it looking very glowy (if that's a word).  I would say that people who have more of an oily skin type need to be careful as it can leave your skin feeling a little greasy if you apply too much, but for me, it provided the perfect base to apply your foundation on top to give that dewy effect (perhaps just use a bit more powder throughout the day on the areas that usually need it!) 

If you feel like your skin is looking a little dry and lifeless then I would definitely say that this little guy is the one for you! Unfortunately mine has just run out so I am 100 percent going to repurchase which I actually don't often do. 

Thanks for reading! 

Becki x

Dior Amber Diamond Shimmer Powder

This post is less of a structured review and more of a public display of love for this wonderful product. 

I received the Dior amber Gold highlight as a gift from my best friends for my 22nd birthday and since the moment I unwrapped it I have been in love! I think perhaps I have sentimental feelings towards it as it brings me happy memories from times spent with my besties!

Ever since then, when reaching for my highlighter, I have to constantly remind myself to branch out and try new products however the glamorous exterior packaging and the beautiful golden shimmery colours of the powder pull me back in again and again! The handy compact comes with a good sized mirror which makes it perfect to through in your makeup bag to use through the day. I would like to add that I have had mine for two years now and as you can see from the photos, I will get so much more use out of it which I think makes it a fantastic value for your money (I think it costs around the 30 pound mark).

What really attracted me to the product is the warm golden tones that leaves you with a healthy glow. I am all about the bronzed beach babe look and I think the highlighter really compliments a tan and leaves your skin looking irresistible! 

I love the versatility of the product which allows me to use it during the day to compliment simple make up looks and at night when I am going for something a little more glamorous. It has the perfect amount of sparkle and light reflecting particles within the powder without leaving you looking like you have mistaken your highlighter for your glittery eyeshadow. 

Team this product with a high quality bronzer and you have everything you need for perfect Kim K contouring!

Thank you for reading!

Becki xx