Let me introduce myself again, my name is LuLu and i've been a beauty blogger for....about 1 day. I've been a makeup artist and general makeup enthusiast for over ten years. Along the way, i have learned some great techniques, i've learned about skin and how to look after it, and lastly with age has come wisdom about the important inside stuff - confidence, appreciation, individuality and my own sense of style.
More recently, i've become a mother to one super cute baby - totally bias i know, but seriously, she is super cute. Pre-baby, i was well and truly deluded in thinking that i could invest the same amount of time in my beauty / makeup routine. I thought 'hey, i'm a professional, i can breeze this in,' I was dreaming. Baby = number 1, me = number 2 and i wouldn't have it any other way, but i still miss the time i used to spend creating new makeup looks and generally just making myself look presentable! But it's not all bad, i've learned to manage and have come to a happy compromise, and i'm hear to help others.
Through this blog, i aim to pass on my post-baby knowledge about how to create great make up looks and not spend hours doing it. I will also be providing info of fab products i've used and love and to generally just help you feel good about yourself any which way i can. So let's begin!
Now that little Willow (my daughter) is mobile, my simple trick of just putting her under the play mat whilst i slap on some make up is null and void. My new trick is to put her in the bouncer! It gives me approx 5 minutes before she cracks it. So what can you do in 5 minutes to jazz your face up? My three essentials things.... cream blusher, mascara and lippy. I am in love with Max Factor Miracle Touch Cream blushers, they come in little pots and have the right balance of shimmer and dewiness.
http://www.maxfactor.co.uk/uk/products/Face/Blusher/CreamyBlush/detail.aspx
I often see beautiful women walking around with stark faces, by this i mean loads of foundation on, but no contouring blusher, not even a teeny bit! It just looks plain wrong. A little blush is going to give you that rosy glow we see in the glossy mags, it completes the look. The best thing about a cream blusher is that they're easily controllable. I find too, that Max Factors' Miracle Touch Cream Blushers allows you to build the intensity. I little applied on the apples of the cheeks just looks stunning. Choose which colour suits you best make it an essential part of your makeup routine.
Now on to mascaras. I've been using Rimmel mascaras of late and can i say, i think they're good quality and great value. My most recent purchase is Glam Eyes Lash Flirt.
http://rimmel.rimmellondon.com/products/glameyes-lash-flirt-mascara
This mascara is lash defining, it doesn't clump over time and builds intensity. I always do two fine coast on both lashes rather than trying to glug it on. This way you can separate and define the lashes better and it's always easier to add than take away. The only thing i would say about this mascara from Rimmel is that the wand takes a little getting used to. I like the comb but the wand moves which is good for getting a hold of those inner and outer lashes, but like i said, takes a little getting used to.
Finally, lipstick. There are loads of lovely lipsticks out there but for a quick 5 minute makeup applying sesh i tend to just use a little of the blusher i've applied on my lips then some Lucas' Pawpaw Ointment over the top for a nice glossy finish. I'll talk more about the benefits of pawpaw ointment later.
http://www.lucaspapaw.com.au/
Ok well, i could go on and on but i think that's enough for one day. Oh and yes....bubba has woken up so it's time to start the day!
I hope you like my tips so far, i'll be back soon, so stay tuned.
LuLu
