My Makeup in Kuwait

Since I have been in Kuwait, my skin has had to get used to air conditioning and the heat. From going to one extreme into another was crazy as my skin would get quite dry but finally my skin has adjusted. I thought I would do a post on my makeup routine at the moment. I've realised that now I am older, I don't tend to try out different products as much as I have found makeup that suits my skin - so why go on the hunt for something that is not needed? Of course there are some exceptions with being abroad as there aren't the same brands as the UK. Below is a breakdown of the products used for the look.

Face: Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser in Sand, MAC Moisture cover Concealer in NW20, Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Concealer Palette in No 4, Sleek Contour Kit in Medium.

Cheeks: Sleek Blush in Suede, Sue Moxley Highlighter in Miami ( discontinued) or I use these for my blush NARS Madly Blush and The Body Shop  Baked Bronzer in 02.

Eyes: Collection Liquid Eyeliner in Black, Urban Decay 24/7 Liner in Perversion, Models Own Eyelash Curlers ( now replaced with Sephora's Eyelash Curlers), Revlon Photoready Mascara, Urban Decay Cannonball Mascara, NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil in Milk (used to highlight under eyebrows).

Lips: OCC Lip Tar in Hush, Natural Collection Lipstick in Rose Petal (lightly dabbed on lips) Inglot Sleeks Lipgloss in 32 or I usually use MAC Jazzed/Everhip with Inglot Sleeks Lipgloss in 32.

Brushes used: Real Techniques Contour Brush, GOSH Blush Brush, OCC Lip Brush.

I really like this look as it's natural looking and not over the top. It allows me to build up both the blush or lip colour and it can change the final look. For those who may be wondering, I recently dyed my hair too using Wella - I can't remember the shade but it was a bright red, maybe it was called Ruby Red? I hope you all enjoyed this post. If you have any questions please feel free to leave me a comment or email me.

That's all for now...until next time :)

Love & Blessings,

Sara

Eid Treats for moi :)

So yesterday I ventured to The Avenues Mall to pick up a few essentials but to also 'treat' myself for Eid and the work I have put into my job so far. I didn't think it would be SO busy but it was! I entered via The Grand Avenues entrance and went straight to Harvery Nicholls to pick up a lipstick I had seen on an makeup artist's instagram I follow. Her makeup is absolutely flawless and amazing. I love it! Sadly, Illamasqua were out of stock of 'Over'  (matte bright peach coral) so I went on to find the Eden Spa I had been reading about but I was informed it had closed down a long time ago - gutted as the reviews were amazing!

So I did a spot of essentials shopping at H&M and picked up a top and few trousers for work and leggings for the gym. Then I headed to Sephora ( my favourite makeup shop although in Q8 it is quite small!) Anyways, I needed to replace my eyelash curlers so I picked up a pair of Sephora's own brand which I will review once I have tried and tested them. I also restocked my mascara. I have found my 'Holy Grail' mascara which actually consists of working with two together. First I apply Revlon Photoready which defines and separates each lash and then I apply using a slight zig zag movement, Urban Decay Cannonball. I love how this combination lifts my lashes and they look as if I am wearing falsies :P Whilst I was in Sephora, I want to treat myself to a perfume but I was unsure as to which one. I must have had about 10 samples and lost count as to which perfumes they were but I eventually narrowed them down to 3 and then chose a new scent. I chose the classic Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel which is a lovely, light but gorgeous scent. Then I went on the hunt for a black liquid liner - honestly I must have swatched a few from Makeup Forever, Sephora and Boots and then I went back to Makeup Forever. I bought the new Matter Eyeliner in Black which I am yet to try. I wish I had stocked up on a few cheap makeup essentials from the UK as you can't find the same here. E.g. Sleek and Collection.

Eid Treats L - R: Coco Mademoiselle EDP, MUFE Matte Eyeliner & Rouge Intense Lipstick,
Sephora Eyelash Curlers, UD Cannonball Mascara, Revlon PhotoReady Mascara, Bvlgari Sunglasses 

My last big purchase was a pair of sunglasses. Unfortunately I had scratched my pair of Ray Bans by not taking care of them :( I have had them since I was 18 and Ray Ban don't do replacement lenses anymore. On the positive side, I got to look for a brand new pair. This time I had my eye on Bvlgari - they are just so elegant and chic even with the diamantes! Again I tried on about 10 before I narrowed them down to 2 and then I finally chose a brown pair with a simple diamante design on both sides of the lenses. I was very happy with the purchase and cannot wait to wear them!

I will take photos of my new stash from my haul and update the post ASAP!

Love & Blessings,

Sara