Thursday 17 January 2013

Current Favourites

I haven't done a proper favourites post in a very long time, probably because my favourites don't tend to change all that much. Both the RBR Murmurings lipstick and GOSH Truly Brown liner have been mentioned so many times on here, that I fear you may all get fed up with me banging on about them. At the moment I'm in a bit of a makeup funk and keep forgetting to put any on. I'm not entirely sure what's the matter with me, to (mis) quote an online friend, I think the cheese has fallen off my cracker somewhat. Whilst I've been having my little makeup moody, I've become quite reliant on the items below to put on a face without having to put any thought into it.

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From top left, clockwise: RBR Gracilis blusher, NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base, RBR Time Defying Foundation in Linen Cream, Lancome La Vie est Belle, Ellis Faas S202 concealer, GOSH Truly Brown eyeliner, RBR Murmurings, RBR Blusher Brush and NARS Smudge Brush (#15).

RBR Gracilis blusher
* - this is a fairly recent addition to my collection but it's a colour I've been interested for a while. I worried that it might be too cool or pale for me based on swatch research but it's actually the perfect flush of pink. Although I tend to gravitate to more beige pinks, I find Gracilis is very good at instantly brightening my face and making me look less miserable! I have taken some comparison swatches which I will share in another post.

NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base - I repurchased Too Faced Shadow Insurance several months ago and I'm not sure whether the formula has changed but I found the new tube just didn't work for me. The formula feels too wet and it didn't prevent creasing. I decided to give the NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base a try based on both Visionary Beauty and Musing on Beauty's recommendation. Because I've not been wearing eyeshadow everyday, I haven't put it through it's paces sufficiently for a review but I have been very pleased with it so far.

RBR Time Defying Foundation in Linen Cream* - I'm close to finishing this sample pot of foundation and I have been reaching for it every time I do my face, instead of my usual tinted moisturisers. It has a heavier coverage than I normally wear but you can still my freckles so I wouldn't personally describe it as full coverage. Despite how it looks in the pot, this foundation is a touch lighter and pinker than the skin on my face but I think the depth of colour matches my neck better than my other bases. Particularly as my skin is at its palest at the moment.

I find the finish of this foundation is totally dependent on how my skin feels when I apply it. If I apply to primed or dry (i.e. not pre-moisturised) skin, it gives as semi-matte finish and has a satin-y feel to the touch. However, if I apply to skin that has a film of moisturiser, I find I get a more dewy finish and I do experience a bit of oil break-through on my T-zone later in the day. Unlike the Milk Aquarelle foundation, the Time Defying Foundation doesn't settle into my pores

Ellis Faas S202 concealer - I really like using this for concealing my undereye area and the redness around my nose and I find the coverage lasts quite well. Unlike some of the other Ellis Faas pens, it's not hard to prime. Asthetically speaking, the splaying of the brush bristles is rather annoying.

GOSH Truly Brown Velvet Touch eyeliner and NARS Smudge Brush (#15) - I've put these two items together as my favourite thing to do at the moment is apply the liner in a heavy line and then smudge with the NARS brush. I really like the definition it gives to my lash line. The NARS brush is firm enough to smudge well but the hairs are soft enough not to irritate my sensitive eyes.

RBR Murmurings sheer lipstick - I've said plenty about this lipstick before so I won't repeat myself except to say that I love this lipstick for both the colour and the moisturising feel. It's perfect for this time of year.
 
Lancome La Vie est Belle Perfume* - I love the smell of this Lancome fragrance. It has a sweet, slightly gourmand note to it and wearing it always cheers me up.

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Lanolips Lip Ointment in Rose - On days when I haven't bothered with any makeup, I wear Rose to keep my lips moisturised. It doesn't add any colour to my lips particularly but it does give them a nice sophisticated shine.

a design Flat Topped Foundation Brush* - Although I still frequently apply foundation and tinted moisturiser with my fingers, I find buffing in foundation with this brush makes for a speedy application. It also gives a polished finish. The only negative is washing it can be quite a chore.

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Left to right: Ellis Faas S202, RBR TD Foundation in Linen Cream, GOSH Truly Brown, RBR Murmurings and RBR Gracilis

Here's how it all looks applied. I did add a touch of Burberry Rosewood eyeshadow to the mobile lid but the hooding of my lids has obscured this.

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What products do you turn to when you're in a makeup funk?

* Press samples are indicated with an asterisk

20 comments:

  1. I've been using the 'Real Techniques' stippling brush to apply my base, really impressed with the quality and performance, especially when you consider these brushes half as much as my old favourite 'MAC'.

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    1. I have my eye on a couple of the Real Techniques brushes for foundation, it's really useful to know that you rate them as highly as MAC. I never got on with the flat paddle shaped foundation brushes but the fuller headed style for buffing in product are great. I like them for cream blusher too.

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  2. Hi Jane, you have some of my absolute favorites in your post today, too! I never go an eye makeup day without Nars eye shadow primer and murmurings is one of my favorite colors and formulas. Your murmurings is barely holding on though. Will you replace it?
    I have been using the EF concealer under my eyes everyday. It's coverage and lovely finish is wondeful. When I'm a little low on time and/or energy, RBR Orpheline blush is my go to.

    xoxo

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    1. Hi BH! It's great to hear that I'm not alone in considering these items staples. It's good and bad news that my Murmurings is nearly finished. I'll possibly hang on until I've used up Arabian Knights before I replace Murmurings, they're fairly similar in both colour and texture. There's also a good chance that I will use AK up just as quickly and therefore con myself that I'm good at using up lipsticks! ;)

      Orpheline is a colour I've often admired. I have a feeling it might be too red for me, having said that, I think that Replica has it and it works ok for her so I'm possibly misjudging it? xx

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    2. Definitely Orpheline over Florita for you! I feel it has enough cool tones to work on a lot of skins. I think Replica is a nice example of Orpheline being a generally excellent color.

      I put an extra morsel of aged cheddar on your cracker today.

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    3. The cheddar is much appreciated :D

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  3. I love these posts and almost always end up with something on my wish list. Thanks for all the inspiration!

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    1. You're welcome. I'm pleased you enjoy these sorts of posts, I'm having a bit of a battle with my blogging mojo at the moment.

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  4. My quick face (the one I do almost every day) is a bit of Nars TM, Hourglass cheek stainstain, taupe cream eyeshadow, RBR mascara and one of Murmurings, Londres or a Chubby Stick that might be called Grapest Grape. If I have time I will use a powder blusher, Nars Dolce Vita is my current fave. If I am wearing contacts I might use a bit of eyeliner. Precision placement is impossible on my eyes without glasses/contacts.

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    1. I love the sound of your quick face. The Nars TM and Hourglass cheek stain are both very nice.

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  5. You know I wish there was a way to figure which shade of RBR foundadtion to get other than having to make a purchase and request lots of samples. Humph!

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    1. I have samples of four of the TD foundation shades and I intend to do swatches of all of them for a post. The lighting isn't very swatch friendly at the moment which is holding things up. I'll try and do it asap in the hope it will help :)

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  6. I wonder if it is this time of year, but I am in a total make up funk too.
    I feel totally disillusioned with everything I own, with my skin which is awful and even my application skills (or lack thereof)
    I've been relying on the Perricone MD No concealer concealer for my under eye area and to conceal any redness then skipping foundation altogether because nothing is sitting right on my skin and seems to just highlight and draw attention to the bad bits.
    The rest of my face consists of Tom Ford Brow Sculptor, Laura Mercier Topaz eyeshadow, Lancome Hypnose mascara, Daniel Sandler Watercolour blush in Cherub and a lipbalm. That is about as exciting as it gets.
    I need divine make up intervention!
    x

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    1. I think you could be right about it being a time of year thing. In an ideal world, I would be hibernating right now! I have to admit that I love the sound of your current makeup look. I've only tried the one Daniel Sandler Watercolour blush but I really like how it applies. The Perricone No Concealer Concealer is brilliant too x

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  7. Hi Jane, isn't Ellis Faas concealer in S202 too dark for you? I and you have same skin colour. I am planing to buy it online. I don't want to pick wrong colour. thanks

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    1. Hi! No, the S202 isn't too dark for me. I'm afraid I haven't tried the S201 to know how much lighter it is in comparison. I really am quite dark around my undereye area so I don't know if this is why a colour that looks quite dark in my swatch looks fine on my undereye?

      I did contact Ellis Faas when I was looking to pick a concealer colour and asked if the could send a sample. They sent me a very small pot of the S202 (it was the colour they recommended for me) so maybe it's worth you contacting them before you go ahead and purchase?

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  8. What a wonderful selection of favorites, Jane! I can't believe how long it took you to actually get Gracilis. It is so stunning on you! I have always loved Murmurings- it was because of you that I bought it! It is such a gorgeous lipstick! Stunning FOTD! Enjoy the weekend! xo

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    1. Aw, thank you Lola, I hope you have a lovely weekend too. Now I have Gracilis, I'm kicking myself for not having got it sooner. I think it might actually turn out to be my favourite blusher ever. I find it goes really well with Murmurings too xx

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    2. I'm just so glad that you have Gracilis now-- it is definitely one of my VERY favorite blushes! It's such a perfect shade for you, and it is stunning with Murmurings! <3

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  9. Great picks!

    Totally understand you there - sometimes being in a beauty rut means you can't think of anything to write about!

    Murmurings look gorgeous on you!

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