Face of the day: makeup for autumn

This is a simple but pretty make up look that is really affordable as all from high-street brands. It’s quite glowy, natural and has a coppery eye, which is perfect for autumn. Obviously you don’t need to use the products I am, recreate the look with whatever you have.

For base I want something really light so my skin can breathe, but also has a bit of coverage for where I need it. I’m using the Avon BB cream, that’s really glowy, buildable and has a satin finish, so it doesn’t make me too oily as I have combination skin. I like to do concealer first but that’s personal preference and I’m using the Garnier roll on concealer for underneath the eyes and the Collection concealer for spots. I really like the Garnier one as it is not cakey, very buildable and almost has a watery texture, so it’s not heavy at all. The metal roller ball is also really cooling. The Collection one is ok, but quite cakey and dry, but it does have good coverage. I set this all in place with No7 translucent powder as its really light weight.

For blush I’m using No7 coral flush (top) as it’s a really pretty bright reddish pink that’s perfect for all year round. The bronzer I’m using another blush from No7 called honey (bottom). I find most bronzers too orange, but this is a more of a rosy brown colour and it’s also really nice for eye shadow! I have a palette with 4 blushers, 2 powders, 2 mini eye shadow palettes and 4 lipsticks called the total colour compact. I don’t believe it is available any more, but you could probably find it on EBay. As highlighter I am using the Body shop glow radiance pearls as they give the most gorgeous shimmery sheen. Only use a small amount as they can get a bit glittery if too much is applied.

For eye shadow I’m using the Sleek Garden of Eden palette as I think it’s really pretty for autumn. Also these shadows are really pigmented and buttery. I’m also using the highlighter that I used on my face. I applied the highlighter from the inner corner to the centre of the lid. I then mixed up ‘eves kiss’ and ‘gates of Eden’(the two in the top left hand corner) and applied that on the outer corner, to meet the highlight and also under the eye. Then I took the dark matte brown called ‘flora’ (top right hand corner) and applied that to the crease. Then I used my MUA eye liner in rich brown and did a wing and also pushed it in between the lashes to make them look thicker. I also lined the inner rim of my eye with whitey pink eyeliner to brighten it up. I then apply No7 extreme length waterproof mascara to my top and bottom lashes. I use waterproof as then you don’t get smudges.

For brows, do what you need to. It they need filling in, I like the Maybelline brow pencil, but I generally just use a tinted brow gel, I like the Maybelline one. It sets them in place so they don’t move around throughout the day.

For lips I’m mixing two lip-glosses. I’m using the Tanya Burr lip gloss in picnic in the park which is AMAZING! It’s really pigmented, shiny and lasts really well. I’m mixing it with the Avon ultra-colour rich lip gloss in caramel sparkle which they don’t make anymore :( but use any nude or pink lip gloss you have.

I really hope that this gave you a few ideas of how to change up you’re makeup for autumn and winter!