My Makeup: Getting Into SPF

Being more aware of the negative effects of tanning, I've declared that this summer I will no longer be baking myself with factor 6 oil for eight hours a day as I have done previously (guilty). Let's see how long that will last but for now I've really been getting into wearing an SPF, especially on my face on a daily basis, to avoid sun damage. 

To try and avoid that white cast over the skin that SPF can give I picked up quite a few. As well as needing them to act as a primer for makeup. I narrowed it down to four favourites that each have their pluses and minuses...

Chantecaille Ultra Sun Protection SPF 50 PA+++  (£75) is a really fantastic luxury purchase that doesn't even feel like a sunscreen. It's oil free, so particularly great for combination or oily skin. The consistency is very runny and a little goes a long way. It doesn't give off that white layer on the skin and leaves a  semi-matt non drying finish so is a perfect base for makeup. Definitely my favourite!

Supergoop! SPF 30 PA+++ City Sunscreen Serum (£35) is a little thicker in consistency but has a wide range of skincare benefits such as anti-ageing as well as a repair complex. It does dry with a slight oily overlay on my skin. I say slight because I'm talking minuscule but given five minutes to dry it settles down. Apart from that it's really fantastic and works as an excellent moisturising base for makeup.

Shu Uemura UV Under Base Mousse SPF 30 Pa+++ (£29) probably the best for oily skin days as it really sets and dries very matt, it does leave a white finish on top of my skin that's easily covered when continued with foundation.

La Roche-Posay High Protection Fluid SPF 30 (£16.50) is a really watery consistency so not much is needed. It does need working into the skin to avoid that white overlay but is fantastic for no makeup days.

Now that rant about SPF is over here's what I've discovered & been wearing this week...

Skin

- Chantecaille Ultra Sun Protection SPF 50 PA+++ which I just talked about above

- The new YSL foundation, YSL Le Teint Touche Éclat, which I'm still giving a test drive, but stay tuned for a review to come!

- Chanel Soleil Tan De Chanel in 917 Sable Rose which you're probably bored of me raving about by now but I just love it too much! A bronzer highlighter and blusher all in one - great for enhancing my complexion.  Full post here

Eyes

- A recent purchase, Avon SuperShock Eyeshadow Pencil in Chocolate Melt & Cream Dream, which is fantastic as it has one cream end for an all over the lid shade as well as a brown end for some definition. Also used my beloved Avon SuperShock Gel Eyeliner in Blackberry along the lash line and blended with my fingers
- For Mascara I've almost finished L'Oreal False Lash Telescopic with layers of Dior Lash Serum & Primer underneath (post here)

Lips

- Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in 437 Empreinte from summer collection, Summertime de Chanel which I wrote about here

Any new products your loving? What SPF do you use?

Beauty On Location: Frolicking In The Sun

I'm know I'm not the only one who's been hanging around in the sun the past week, going from barbecue to barbecue! It has been a lot of fun enjoying the sunshine, but this year I have proclaimed I won't be baking myself and have cranked up the SPF from factor 6 (tut tut I know) to Factor 30 for my body and 50 for my face. A very big improvement wouldn't you say? Apart from upping the SPF number there have been a few changes to my makeup routine in this sweltering heat. I've made the move to tinted moisturiser as I've been trying out a few, even though I'm not sure which one is my favourite yet. I'll keep you posted...apart from that heres what I've been wearing for the many bbqs in the sun! Clothes wise in this heat I've been wearing as little clothes as is socially acceptable! Most likely something loose, light and baggy with a pair of shorts and sandals      

Skin

- As I said I've brought out the SPF and my one of choice recently is this Chantecaille Ultra Sun Protection SPF 50, which is the highest sun protection! I'm still making up my mind about this one, its a little greasy but at least it doesn't give that white film over my face like some sun protectants do

- For tinted moisturiser I've been using the new one from NARS. Its very light and weightless on the skin which I like but I do need to top up with some concealer, By Terry Touchee Veloutee, in places like around my nose where I need some extra coverage

- To add some 'summer glow' Ive been applying Chanel's latest release to the high points of my face, forehead, down my nose, and on my cheeks. It's called Soleil Tan De Chanel in 917 Sable Rose. 

Eyes

- For days where it isn't a 'makeup slipping off face day' I've been using my Laura Mercier Creme Eye Colour in Platinum all over the lid followed by Maybelline Colour Tatoo for lining the eyes and adding some definition

- I then go onto apply mascara, my latest find - Anastasia Lash Genius lets me choose whatever non waterproof mascara I desire and helps me make it waterproof so won't slide down my face in the sun! (post & proof here) I'm trying to use up my Collection Multiplier Mascara so thats what I used here

Lips

- Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in 437 Emprente another piece from Chanels latest collection! I'm loving the Chanel Rouge Coco shines as a moisturising lipstick especially for the sun as they are so weightless!

Have you been applying the SPF if you've been in the sun? Which one do you use?