Budget Buy: Bourjois Intuitive Liner

Bourjois Intuitive Liner £6.99

My fickleness really kicks in when it comes to eyeliners, especially liquid. There seem to be quite a few recently I've been loving, L'Oreal, Pixi and now Bourjois - which has something different to offer in comparison to the others. It's a liquid eyeliner pen with not one but three points! at first glance it just looks like a bit of a gimmick - something that would help but doesn't really. Well, im happy to report it really does!

Top - just eyeshadow Middle - with eyeliner Bottom - with mascara

The three lines are supposed to aid drawing a line, which I didn't find they did too much, but perhaps this is due to the fact that I dont normally struggle with eyeliner. When doing something like a cat eye it made more of difference as I could map out the shape I wanted before actually drawing the line. Where it really excells is in thickening my lashes. The little dots of liner pressed into my lashline it manages to fill in the little gaps aiding my lashes to look thicker and fuller without having to apply layers of mascara. Perfect for natural makeup days!

Easier to apply than a thin nibbed eyeliner like Hourglass Script (post here) and ideal for those who dont care for thick eyeliner but desire a much more natural look. In terms of formula it's a true black that's a little runny but once set doesnt budge. Clarins have released something similar, personally only trying the Bourjois I can't comment but I'm always keener for the less expensive alternative!

So you think you'll be picking this up or opting for a normal eyeliner?

Beauty On Location: Horse Riding In The Hail!

These 'On Location' posts are all about beauty looks for different occasions and what products I wear for depending on the events. This week's post I've gone a little different and decided to address something I haven't before in these posts... a sport. Horse Riding to be precise and purely because it's all very well for me to mention how much makeup I slap on for nights out but what about those times where makeup isn't really a necessity but more of a habit, wanting to put something on but without going overboard.

Meet Sam, a beautiful horse who kindly took me on a ride in Scotland when it was absolutely pouring with rain as well a little hail and shock horror my minimal makeup remained in tact! Only a couple of products here but great ones for staying on in those conditions. One terrific hair product, especially if you're prone to getting frizzy hair when it comes in contact with the rain - Fekkai Silky Straight Ironless Serum, which Mr Frederik Fekkai described as 'a raincoat for your hair'. A special serum that 1. smells divine 2. feels really weightless and watery as opposed to weighing the hair down 3. tames and prevents all frizz

Skin

- Dior DiorSkin Nude Foundation which is my favourite light option for day time as it contains SPF 20 and is a mineral foundation so isn't heavy at all

- Bourjois Healthy Mix Concealer, apart from the weird smell it's a lovely weightless concealer that covers under eye circles well. Definitely one for the daytime though as gives that flashback when interacting with a camera!

Eyes

- Giorgio Armani Waterproof Mascara but looking back on it now if I had Anastasia Lash Genius (link here) then I would've used it instead!

- Lancome Le Stylo Waterproof Khol in Brown just for some subtle definition

Lips

- Carmex Moisture Plus for a moisturising Lip Balm with a hint of tint

Hair

- Fekkai Silky Straight Ironless Serum

What products do you rely on for the rain?

My Makeup: Everyday

When it comes to everyday makeup I don't normally have time to experiment and try new things, I want something that I know will last on my skin and doesn't take away too much from laying in bed! For eyes this consists of my two current favourite eyeshadows, Burberry Pale Barley - link to post *here*, and Burberry Midnight Brown - link to post *here*, as well as the other usual suspects, foundation, concealer etc. Here's how I do my eye makeup on a daily basis and the other products I use :)

 To ensure my eyeshadow lasts all day and doesn't crease I prep my lids with a light layer of Mac Paint Pot in Painterly - link to full post about it *here*

1. With a flat brush I pack Burberry Sheer eyeshadow in Pale Barley onto my lids, making sure to stay below the crease

2. Taking a big fluffy blending brush, such as a Mac 217, and the shade Midnight Brown and apply just in the crease to give some definition

3. Using my favourite highlighter pencil, Benefit High Brow Glow, *link*,  I line just below my brows to add a bit of shimmer and make my brows appear more lifted and my eyes more awake

4. With my Chanel Automatic Liquid Eyeliner in 20 Brown I line my upper lash line
5. Taking a small short brush like the Real Techniques Accent Brush and the Midnight Brown I lightly line the lower lash line. This will subtly make my lashes look thicker!
6. With my Pixi Bright Eye Liner I line the inner water line, this is the perfect shade of cream that will counteract any redness in the eye area...great for faking a couple hours of sleep!

Skin
- As a primer I use Shu Uemura Under Base Mousse *link* all over my face, this contains SPF 30 and UVA and UVB protection while also helping to keep makeup in place and skin matt
- Followed by Dior DiorSkin Nude Foundation, a simple mineral foundation and Bourjois Healthy Mix Concealer under my eyes
- To warm up my cheeks a little I apply Mac Blush in Harmony paired with Dior Rosy Glow Awakening Blush *link*

Lips
- My latest favourite combination is the Dior Lip Glow *link* followed by Chantecaille Brilliant Gloss in Lucky *link*

Beauty On Location: The Plane

Seeing as it's bank holiday weekend and a lot of us will be travelling my current 'Beauty On Location' post is about plane beauty & what to consider when travelling! I'll never be able to understand women that go on planes in heels because for me, it's all about comfort - typically be wearing a loose baggy jumper and some jeggings, maybe with a bit of jewlery and flats. Same thing applies to my face - I don't like feeling like I'm wearing any products when I travel, especially as the plane is so dehydrating I like to know my skin isn't going to do anything weird after flying by keeping my makeup light in combination with using hydrating products.

Products Used:

Skin

- Lancome Hydra Zen Tente Tinted Moisturiser as a base to even out my skin tone and keep everything hydrated, it's not full coverage at all but it gives a lovely glow.

- By Terry Touchee Veloutee Concealer - I have spoken about this before - link, as it has become one of my staples, very thin but full coverage and feels so luxurious on the skin as it's so creamy!

- Stila Custom Colour Blush - Since my recent purchase of Dior Rosy Glow Awakening Blush - link, I've really gotten into custom colour products! This is my latest find, quite chalky but very natural looking for a powder blush!

- Bourjois Delice De Poudre Bronzer - Just in the hollows of my cheekbones for some added glow - link

Eyes

- Laura Mercier Metallic Cream Eyeshadows in Platinum and Cocoa Velour, sometimes when I'm wearing these I even forget I have products on my eyes! They are so lightweight and last a while on my eyelids (probably not for you if you have oily eyelids though!)

- Maxfactor Masterpiece Max Mascara in Brown - Occasionally I'll use brown mascara in the daytime for some subtle lashes

Lips

- Collection Cream Puff in Cotton Candy - A really nice matt moisturising lip colour with a bit of my trusty Dr Lipp Original Nipple Balm For Lips - post link here - to make sure my lips stay fully clear of being chapped!