A foundation that fits me better than my favourite sweater

I tried to find other song lyrics for the title of this post, but I couldn't resist the Lana Del Rey reference (she is one of my favourite human beings, I like her a lot) but there are bigger things at hand than the sadcore queen . . . Okay, maybe not, Lana is important shiz but seriously I've found a foundation that matches my skin perfectly and, that too, is important shiz.

See if you can spot what's a little bit wrong with this photo, if you get it comment down below . . . 

The foundation in question in the Maybelline Fit Me foundation which I haven't heard many people talk about on the bloggersphere or in the world of YouTube, the odd mention here and there but never any rave reviews. Here I am to fill the void. This foundation literally matches my skin's neutral-kinda-warm-but-kinda-not-sure-because-i-am-incompetent undertones and the consistency of it is like putting an extra layer of skin on the face, but not in a creepy White Chicks kinda way*. I hate to use the word dewy because dew reminds me of either grass in the morning or sweat, neither of which are things I really want on my face, but this foundation gives a semi-dewy finish which is really nice for the warmer seasons in my opinion. I usually powder afterwards anyway which makes it more neutral in terms of matt-ness or dewy-ness but this foundation just looks exquisite on the skin whether you use powder or not. It lasts pretty well on the skin although my oily nose eats it up, but my oily nose eats up most foundations, braver foundations than Maybelline's offering have tried and failed to stick around on my nose, however even against my nose Fit Me stands up pretty well, but I usually cook my powder around that area anyway so that's not too much of an issue.

One of the reasons I felt it especially important to inform you all on the amazeballs qualities of the Maybelline Fit Me foundation is because of the compliments I've been getting on it as well as how much I like it regardless. Basically, this foundation is under a tenner, has a pretty decent shade range, has a nice finish, and is generally just pretty fantabulous - this stuff is the shiznitz.

*Don't get me wrong, I love White Chicks but regardless of how many times I watch it, I still find their faces creepy.

What's your favourite foundation at the moment?

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Drugstore Grunge Summer Makeup Tutorial

It's been a heck of a long time since I did a makeup tutorial (I already specified previously that when I say makeup tutorial, I'm not saying I'm a makeup artist or I have any idea what I'm doing, but for the sake of shorter post/YouTube video titles, I have called it a tutorial - #dealwithit) and I quite fancied doing the somewhat summery look I've been wearing recently. When I say summery, I mean as summery as it gets for me. I actually decided to do this tutorial different to my other makeup videos (which you may or may not have realised are now mostly unlisted) so this isn't a chatty one, let me know what you think! I really fancied shaking things up and I think I prefer these sorts of videos at the moment. Also, big change - the lighting is actually pretty good in this video and I actually look mixed race, amen!

Products Used:

Rimmel 25hr Nude Foundation in 400

Collection Cover Stick in Natural Beige

L'Oreal True Match Concealer in Sable/Sand 5

Collection Sheer Loose Powder in Translucent (Review here)

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Transparent

Essence Brow and Lash Gel

Makeup Revolution Mono Eyeshadow in Delicious

Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation in 200 Soft Beige

Makeup Revolution Mono Eyeshadow in MMMM (Review here)

Colours by Technic Complete Makeup Palette

Rimmel Scandaleyes Kohl Kajal Pencil in Nude

Rimmel Scandaleyes Kohl Kajal Pencil in Black

Essence Lip Liner in Satin Mauve

Essence Long Lasting Lipstick in Natural Mauve

How do you shake up your makeup for summer? (If at all, I evidently don't change up mine that much!)

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My everyday makeup (generically Kylie Jenner inspired)

I said in a video a while ago that I was a bit bored of doing Get Ready With Me videos.. I think that may have been an understatement. I was ridiculously bored with doing Get Ready With Me videos. Don't get me wrong, they're some of my favourite to watch, but I just felt all my looks were looking the same and I couldn't be bothered to go through the process of filming and editing them anymore. That being said, I decided to film my everyday makeup because that is something that I like to change up a bit through the time of year and I quite liked filming this one so I hope you enjoy watching it!

I hate to use the term but it's slightly Kylie Jenner inspired. Honestly, any time I use that phrase I want to slap myself over the head for being so goddamn generic but is there a better way to phrase it? Until there is, I'm damned to a life of following the flock of sheep in the farm that is the bloggersphere.. yeah I got metaphorical.

PRODUCTS USED:
No7 Colour Lock Lipstick in Sweet Mango (discontinued, sorry)
L'Oreal True Match Foundation in N5
Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in 25
L'Oreal True Match Concealer in Sable Sand
Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in Warm Medium
Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Transparent
Essence Brow and Lash Gel
P.S Love Brow Pencil in Dark
Rimmel Scandaleyes Kohl Pencil in Nude
Rimmel Scandaleyes Kohl Pencil in Black
Maybelline 24hr Colour Tattoo Leather Effect in Creamy Beige
Makeup Revolution Iconic 2 Palette
Collection Fast Stroke Liquid Eyeliner in Black
L'Oreal Miss Manga Mascara in Black Angel
Makeup Revolution Amazing Volume Mascara
Soap & Glory Thick & Fast Mascara
Collection Sheer Loose Powder in Translucent (Review here)
Makeup Revolution Mono Eyeshadow in Mmmm (Review here)
Makeup Revolution Baked Highlighter in Pink Lights
Essence Lipliner in Satin Mauve
MAC Lipstick in Taupe (Review here)

I honestly didn't realise how many products I used on a daily basis until writing it down just now.. I don't always use so many concealers and mascaras but sometimes I start using one and change it so that'll account for some of the long list of products.. I guess.. I don't know man, this is a makeup-buying judgement-free zone.

What products do use without fail when doing your makeup?

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