Weekday Face of the Day (FOTD)

Thursday, 18 June 2015

After tidying my makeup collection and getting rid of all the things that were rarely / never used, I now have a selection of products that work together.

Makeup tends to be neutral, natural flush, matte finishes with the occasional bit of shimmer and some lip gloss. (Despite what I said here).

I'm more careful about what I buy and try not to waste anything. Nothing new has been purchased in months.

Needs. Work out what you use on a daily basis. (It's less than you think).

Suitability. Assess your natural skin and hair colour. Buy products that work with that not against it.

Ingredients. Learn what ingredients work for you and what doesn't. (Silicone in hair products makes my hair stick together in clumps. Not a good look).

Simplify. Create a simple routine for every day that can be ramped up for evenings out.

Budget. Give yourself a limit and stick to it. Having a budget and a simple routine helps prevent waste.

Save or splurge. Decide which products are worth spending more on and which aren't.

Organise. Keep your stash tidy so you can find things easily.

A typical face of the weekday day (aka FOTD) consists of foundation, concealer, pressed powder, blush, eye shadow, brow product, mascara, eye pencil (maybe) and a lip product.

Wishing everyone who's going to Brit Mums a fabulous time and sharing with all these great Linkys

20 comments

Anonymous18 June 2015 at 12:59
A good plan. Not necessary for me. I only can be bothered with eyeliner and mascara. Those are replaced when they run out every 4 months or so. Foundation scares me. I grew up surrounded by orange-faced women and it really put me off. Plus here it would slide down my face in a sweaty puddle in about ten minutes.
Anonymous18 June 2015 at 21:24
I really need to upgrade my make up...I tend to run along using different products and I can't say anything is amazing!! Or maybe I just need to work on my make up skills. I def. want to try benefit stuff, I've only heard good things. Thanks for linking up to #happyquacks
Sophie Pocock19 June 2015 at 09:22
Great post! I love seeing what makeup people wear.

Sophie
xx
www.pocockins.co.uk
Middle-aged Diva (Carol)19 June 2015 at 14:55
I enjoyed this good advice. You never outgrow the love of makeup, that's for sure! I'm over from the linkup!
Anonymous19 June 2015 at 17:34
Great advice! I don't normally wear a lot of makeup, just concealer and mascara. But for some reason I have loads of makeup, most of it I've never even used. I should probably have a clear out soon.. #momsterslink
Random Musings19 June 2015 at 23:36
My daily make up consists of just lip balm, occasionally lip gloss and a bit of mascara. I like to wear a bit more for nights out though. I seem to own enough make up to start my own counter though lol #momsterlink
Debbie
www.myrandommusings.blogspot.com
Nigel Higgins20 June 2015 at 13:30
Sounds like you have a great plan thanks for linking to the Binkylinky
Kimberly Montgomery20 June 2015 at 18:54
Oh my gosh, I'm laughing! This looks so sensible yet my makeup drawer is a complete jumble of products. Obviously, I need to think things through. Thanks for the motivating post and for joining us at #MidLifeLuv.
Kimberly
http://FiftyJewels.com
Emily Higgins21 June 2015 at 19:26
My make up bag is quite simple, but I think it could do with a revamp. Thanks for linking up to the #BinkyLinky
Domesticated Momster22 June 2015 at 00:16
I agree that less is more and to stick with the products you love. I do however get a sample box every month from Boxy Charm and I have found some good products through that. Thanks for linking up with #momsterslink.