Everyday Make Up Essentials

Hello Everyone!
As usual, I'm going to start with an apology:
Sorry I didn't post last Sunday, I had my job induction all day Thursday and then they wanted me to work 9-5 on Friday and 9-6 on Saturday so by Sunday I was a) absolutely shattered and b) totally unprepared to do a blog post. 
I am prepared this week though! 
Since I've become an adult and go to work each day, I needed to find a make up look that was easy, and professional but still pretty, so here are the products that I use to create that look. 
Basically this is my 'holy grail' every day products!

Base.

I've found a new moisturiser! Garnier Pure Long Lasting Shine Control Moisturiser. It's very similar to the other Garnier moisturiser I love, but this one helps to prevent shine. I wasn't keen at first, it felt sticky once I rubbed it in and that weirded me out, but I've been using it for about three weeks and it really has helped control my shine as well as keeping my skin smooth and hydrated. It's £1 cheaper than the other one too which is a bonus! I use it before bed and after I've washed my face in the morning.
The only reason I bought the primer is because it was in a Rimmel two for £10 offer so I bought it along with the foundation. I only paid £2 but usually it costs £6.99 so that was a bargain! It's the Rimmel Fix and Perfect Pro Primer. I really like it, I think it has also helped combat my shininess issue. It smells a bit like suncream though which might put some people off.

Face.

My concealer is from Essence which is a new make up range in Wilkos. It's the Stay Natural Concealer, I really like this one because Maybelline have stopped producing my favourite concealer (it's been months and I'm still not over it) so I had to find a replacement and I went through a couple and really didn't like them, but luckily I've come across this little gem and I love it! Perfect colour match, coverage and blendabilty. Plus is only costs about £2! I use the shade 04 Soft Honey. It has a little brush tip too so applying it is easy and controlled. 
I bought the Rimmel Lasting Finish 25HR foundation because Gabby from youtube (VelvetGh0st) raved about it in one of her vlogs and I really wanted to try a new foundation. There's nothing wrong with the other one I was using I was just bored of it! This is a liquid consistency, which made a change because I tend to stick to mousse. I was a bit weary because it is a dewy foundation and being so shiny I usually steer clear of dewy foundations and stick to matte, but this makes a nice change, I didn't think I'd like it as much as I do. It's fuller coverage than I usually get and I really wanted a fuller coverage foundation. It cost £7.99 (I think). Would recommend! 

Eyes.

These are the products I use to create my everyday eye look. They are the MUA (Make Up Academy) Undressed Eyeshadow Palette (which as you can tell, is well loved and I've hit pan on most of the shades), the Maybelline Big Eyes Mascara, this is fab because one end is a tiny brush for your lower lashes and the other is a volumising brush/mascara, the Collection No Clumps Mascara which is excellent for lengthening and separating, and my trusty Maybelline Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner (I couldn't find the link to the one I have so this one is VERY similar).

Recently I've been using the shimmery shell pink shade (top row, second from the left) everyday because it really brightens your eyes and makes the eyeliner and lashes really stand out. I've had this palette for a looooong time (probably not all that hygienic, but hey, I'm not blind yet!) and I love it, I'm a huge fan of MUA anyway but I really love their eyeshadow palettes. That fourth eyeshadow from the top left is probably my most favourite eyeshadow EVER and I'm almost tempted to buy another palette just so I can have that colour back. It's like a shimmery champagne/gold colour. Ugh *swoons*.

I know I talk about this eyeliner a LOT but I love it. I've used it for four years running and it's the best eyeliner I've ever used. Can't live without Gel Eyeliner! It glides on easy, lasts all day and is jet black. Brill.

Lips.

I forgot I had this lipstick until recently. I'm usually a BOLD lip kind of girl and now that I've started my first job (eek) I've tried to rein it in a bit, to look more professional. So I've been rocking a nude lip which is very unlike me but I like it a lot! Makes my eyes stand out which is always nice (especially as a glasses wearer). This is a MUA lipstick. Mine is Shade 11, but this too is quite old now (I'm terrible, I know) so now Shade 11 is a different colour to mine. It's ultra moisturising, has great colour pay off and for £1, how can you complain?

That was a HUGE post, I do apologise! Congrats if you got this far!
 Next Friday (the 3rd) is my birthday, so next weekend's post will probably be about that.

I shall speak to you soon! 
Thanks for reading,
Abi xxx