August Make-Up Favourites (Chanel, Smashbox, MAC).

These are the following beauty items which I have used consistently throughout August, and are my immediately reached for items.

Please let me know if you use any of these - or if you can recommend any similar items that I might enjoy :-)

1) Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua (Ultra Light Skin Perfecting MakeUp SPF 15, 30ml, B20). 

This is so easy to blend, an almost perfect match for my skin and I love that the finish isn't overly dewy. I have dry to normal skin and find the consistency of this means it sits perfectly on my skin. The only downside to this, is I don't think I would wear it to work as although it lasts around 6 hours on me, I need something a little longer wearing for work days.

On 8 occasions this month whilst wearing this people have complimented me on my make-up! Although I am a packaging junkie and I love a classy glass foundation bottle, I love that this is so lightweight and is easy to pack and carry around.

2) Smashbox Photo Set Pressed Powder (Light, 0.21oz/6g).

This is a lovely powder. Previously I had been using loose powders and found they created a lot of mess and I needed something more compact for travelling. (And there is a good sized mirror included!) This is a very fine, gorgeous powder that sets the foundation without it looking cakey.

When purchasing, I mentioned to the counter assistant that I didn't like using the sponge applicators that came with powders and she kindly gave me a small travel powder brush which has actually turned out to be super soft with no shedding and I keep in my make up back for touch ups!

3) MAC Blush (Pink Cult, Matte, 0.21 oz/6g). 

 I picked this up from my local CCO a few months ago. I believe it was originally part of Mac's Jeanius collection back in 2011. It is a mid-tone neutral pink with a matte finish. It is super pigmented and very natural looking on the skin. I'm so pleased with this find!

4) Smashbox Limitless 15 Hour Wear Cream Shadow (Gemstone, 0.17oz/5g)

This was the first product I have ever bought from Smashbox and it certainly didn't disappoint. This is a medium neutral plum with light shimmer. It doesn't crease at all on me, and although I haven't used this as an eyeshadow base yet, I use this as a quick wash of colour when I don't have time to do my actual eyeshadow. On me, there is no glitter fall out, and I love the texture of this! Will definitely be looking at picking this up in other colours!

5) Chanel Rouge Coco Shine  (Boy, 0.10 oz)

A light browny pink with lots of shine and gentle shimmer. I find this is a lovely colour that goes with most make up looks and has a lovely light weight comfortable texture. This is an old favourite. <3

(Pics to be uploaded at the weekend).