Make-Up Collection {Part 1 ~ Storage Cabinet & Face Products}

Hello loves :) I thought of sharing my make-up collection with you in a series of posts where I will divide the products in different categories.  I will also link the reviews to the different products so you would know which I have already reviewed and if you would like me to review any of the non-reviewed ones (if any) or  you simply want to know if I still like the product as much as when I initially bought it or if I have changed my mind about it or anything, just leave a comment down below :) 

I will start with face products today.  You will see that I as much as I love to collect make-up, I am not much of a hoarder in this regard as I just don't get the point of having say 10 peach blushes when you only have one face lol but that's just me! So don't expect a huge collection.  Also, my make-up is mostly drugstore with the occasional high-end product or two.

Anyway, first up are some pictures of the cabinet where I store all my make-up.  The cabinet is located in my room just under a half-length mirror and I apply my make-up standing up.  Mum & Dad had bought it for me after I had been complaining that I didn't have any more space to store all my make-up.  I quite like it being white and the drawers are all very spacious especially the wicker baskets.  Mum will however take off the flowery cloths and sew some out of left-over fabric from my curtains and bed-spread so that the cabinet matches my room more.  

Here's a quick rundown of how I store all my make-up in the cabinet, starting with the smaller drawers first...

In the first one, I mainly keep face products as well as some lip products while in the one beneath it, I keep my false eyelashes and other eye products.  In the third drawer, I keep all bits and bobs I use to tie my hair as well as fancy bobby pins etc and in the last one, I keep all my taller nail polishes such as China Glaze and Orly.

In the first wicker basket, I keep my brush-roll and other loose brushes in their covers as well as the brush shampoo and daily cleaner.  The second basket, houses all my eyeshadows while the third one, holds all my perfumes and some body lotions.  In the bottom-most one, I keep my Philips hair-dryer and New Look straighteners.  

On the top of the cabinet, I keep the brushes I use on a daily basis, basic make-up products I reach for most often and my hair brushes and deodorant.

That out of the way, I will let you have a nosey into my face products collection :P

e.l.f. Studio Blush in Candid Coral

e.l.f. Mineral Blemish Kit

e.l.f. Mineral Booster in Sheer

e.l.f. Studio Warm Bronzer

NYX Concealer in a Jar in CJ12 Green

Max Factor Creme Puff in 85 Light 'n' Gay

essence stay natural concealer in 01 Soft Beige

e.l.f. Tinted Moisturizer in Rosy Beige

Revlon ColorStay Foundation for Combination/Oily Skin in 180 Sand Beige

NYX HD Foundation in HDF02 Soft Beige

Lioele Triple the Solution BB Cream

e.l.f. Studio Complexion Perfection

Rimmel Lasting Finish Foundation in 100 Ivory

Inglot Under the Make-up Base

e.l.f. Studio Make-Up Mist & Set

Rimmel Powder Blush in 004 Pink Rose

e.l.f. All Over Color Sticks in Pink Lemonade & Persimmon

So that's all of my face products collection ladies! Do we have any common products? Do you like these kind of posts?

Review: e.l.f. Studio Make-Up Mist & Set

Hello my lovelies! I hope you're all doing great :) Today has been quite a busy day for me with regards studying but finally I am seeing a light at the end of the looooong tunnel :)  While I have some free time, here's a review of a product that I have had for quite a long time now but it is only now that I got round to using it; the e.l.f. Studio Make-Up Mist & Set.

I got mine free with a promotional offer (like elf's facebook page for regular codes to get free shipping or percentage off your orders) and at the time, it was one of their recent additions to the Studio Line.  For some reason, I always forgot to use but lately, I have been keeping the bottle on my dressing table so I never forget to use it and it has become a staple product whenever I apply full make-up! 

Let me start the review with the packaging first.  So, when you first get it, the product comes in a carton package with an open window so you can actually see the bottle (which is shrink-wrapped) as in the left picture:

When you take off the shrink-wrap, you may find that some of the product has leaked out.  In my case, it was nothing major so I just wiped it off and there hasn't been any more leaking.  The actual bottle is see-through so you can actually tell how much product you've got left and it has a spray nozzle.  The spray nozzle is actually very convenient as it delivers an even mist.  You get 60ml of product and a little goes a long way with this so it is going to last you for quite some time.

Basically, this product is intended to keep your make-up on and looking fresh for longer so it's pretty safe to call it a make-up fixer (you can read more about fixers here).  It contains Aloe, Green Tea, Cucumber and Vitamins A,C & E.  It is a very lightweight formula hence you won't feel like you're wearing a mask and it is alcohol-free so don't worry about it drying your skin.

What I do is, I spray a little on a flat-top brush and then dab it on my face to set my make-up.  Alternatively, you can either spray it directly on your face (keep the bottle a little distance away from your face so you don't end up with droplets all over) or else spray a little in the air and walk into it (with eyes closed!).  Another use for this product is to use it as a face refresher especially in the hotter summer months. When I use this product, my make-up does look refreshed for longer but I don't think it has really affected how much it stays on.  What I really like about this fixer spray though, is that it removes any powdery look especially when you use setting powder.  With regards scent, I honestly cannot detect any.

To sum up, I will see for how long this product really lasts but I think I will re-purchase it :) You can get yours from the elf cosmetics website for £3.50/€4.00 for 60ml.

Mid-Week Beauty Masterclass: Make-Up Fixers

Just like we use a base and top-coats on our nails to achieve a perfect manicure that lasts, we use a primer and fixer for our make-up for the same reasons... create a smooth canvas to work on and make the make-up last longer! You can read more about make-up primers here.  This week's post will focus on make-up fixers.

Basically, as they name suggests, a make-up fixer fixes your make-up so it lasts longer.  Since they usually come in spray bottles, people also tend to carry them around to refresh their faces if needed especially in the hotter months.  Personally, I skip using a fixer more often than not as I do not wear a lot of make-up everyday but I do use it at weekends to keep my make-up looking fresh all night.

As I said before, make-up fixers are usually supplied in spray bottles so you just have to keep them around 15cm away from your face and spray just once (keep your eyes closed!).  Alternatively, you can spray a little in the air and walk into it.  Apart for keeping your make-up on for longer, fixers also give a nice dewy finish to your face.

There are different fixers available on the market to suit all budgets but if you don't want to spend money on one, just remember to apply a good base for your make-up and take care of your skin the proper way :)