We all want a bit of extra help this time of year as the weather changes. I’ve got this super little powder blusher from The Collection by Superdrug in Rose 6. It’s one of those lovely, universal colours that suits everyone, a browny pink! Everyone should have something like this in their kit so you can just throw it on and not have to think too hard!  @collectioncosmetics_uk

This  nifty Trinny London T-Kit brush set £28 it’s a perfect little number! It means you don’t need 3 separate brushes! I used the angled one, loaded up some Langmanni Eye Crayon. In Metallic Smoke and not so carefully placed it along the upper lash line to the outer corners with a little flick at the end. So soft, so easy to use, so much better than a hard crayon! 

I seem to have darker under eyes these days, I never used too, so I really have to do something about it now!

The Primark Bronzing Brush and the Mini Foundation & Concealer brush are my two new favourites! I particularly like the mini one, some how it fits into your hand a little more easily! But the best part is the nifty little concealer brush. It’s exactly the correct size to get in all those nooks and crannies! Both are under £2!

A few things I do to make sure I’m ready for my makeup! A quick wipe over with a Micellar Water, I’m using the Garnier one at the moment, It gives me a fresher base, I go over my eyebrows with a q-tip loaded with the Micellar water too! A little bit of Nuxe Reve Miel Lip Balm £9, gives me lovely soft lips and some brown eye pencil in between my lashes gives me more definition  and a thicker looking lash line! Well it all helps! 

Primark Prep & Perfect Refreshing Setting Spray £5

Am I mad! Nivea Cream! Have you tried this super, little, iconic cream? Well it’s soft, smooth and smells lovely. Rich and creamy, ideal for a dry and normal skin. Mix a little face oil with it if you want it slightly thinner, I prefer it undiluted! Ideal to replenish your skin after the summer and prepare it for the colder months! Try it! You’ll be surprised! But buy the little blue tin, don’t go for anything else, get the original!  £2.50 75ml Superdrug

Do you have terrible nails? I do, but this is really helping. After too many years I care to count of having my hands in creams, lotion and potions as a Face Treatment Specialist for Elizabeth Arden, Director of Training and then my own salon for 25 years, my nails are completely done in! It’s so easy to give up, and I’m embarrassed to say that’s what I did! It was only when they were getting even worse that I gave myself a good talking too! Consistency is always the key and a good product! So I started in earnest a couple of weeks ago, day and night with this lovely smelling, easy, quick (essential for me!) product. I really like it. Sally Hansen Cuticle Massage Cream £7.95 from Amazon. You only need a tiny amount! Things are looking better. https://www.sallyhansen.com/en-us/nail-care/nail-care/sally-hansen-cuticle-massage-cream

This contour stick is such a great colour, you can really use it everywhere. It is very easy to use, and very fluid able, in a soft milk chocolate brown. I tried a little Collection Contour stick no 3 (from Superdrug £4.99) just above my eyesocket, blend it in with a clean fluffy brush, and you’ve got instant definition! It’s a great, quick trick! 

With just a few strategic swipes across your cheeks, that’s all you need, well and maybe a little one on your forehead too! Primark Moisturising Foundation Stick in Almond (lots of other good colours to choose from too) at £3 is a wonder! Blend with your fingers, a damp sponge, or if you want a super smooth finish use a foundation brush. Well what a surprise this is! Perfect colour, light, easy, smooth foundation. How good is this! Very! I love it.

This is a great nude eyeshadow palette, with a pinky undertone, which is super! I bought it in TikTok (link below) for £3.46, and it has so many nude colours! So soft, so easy and good to play with, as I find nudes a bit tricky sometimes! So I started with the lightest on the lid, and then blended to next shade up on the outer corners fluffing up and out. This then followed with the next darkest in the same area but also above  the socket for more definition. Finished off with Cool Beans eyeshadow crayon from Elf £5. A bit of mascara and then it’s all done! https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGe3H2vTy/

Who would have thought that I could getaway with just bronzing drops and a concealer! She of the pigmented, mature, sun damaged skin! Well I can! Can’t believe it! These Primark Bronzing Drops are like gold dust, I’ve never been able to find them until now. This one is Dark, there’s also Medium a a lovely little pink blush too! Just £3.50, as good as any other. Very runny, so give them a good shake before you open them, and you only need a little! I would load your brush (by patting from your hand) then Pat it on your cheeks. Gorgeous! 

Sunset blending - from dark to light with my favourite DollFace palette (Primark £3.50)!

We all need Euphoric Lilac in our lives! This is a super soft, creamy eye shadow stick, looks a little like a lipstick tube! and its so easy to use! It just glides over your lash line or eye lid. I paired it with my current favourite Dollface eyeshadow palette from a Primark which has bronzey and tan eyeshadows which really do make the most of this glorious colour! It's by By Revolution, there were a few other colours too, so I will definitely be trying those! All at only £5!