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April Beauty Favorites

Being a beauty blogger means that I try lots of products every day and some of them end up to my favourites category. Each month I have different needs , for example April was a crazy month , I had zero time to get ready so I had to be quick and flexible .

So April started with Athens X-clusive Designers Week where I participated not only as a blogger but as a makeup artist too with Makeup Lab by Yiannis Marketakis and Max Factor . We were training for weeks before the show,the result was amazing but my schedule was mad .

 

My makeup had to be easy and long-lasting and Giorgio Armani Power Fabric Foundation was all I needed for my base . It has a natural-matte finish , great coverage and it stays in place all day without looking cakey or dry .

My under eye area needed a little boost and the Ooh la lift by Benefit became an everyday staple . It preps , primes but also brightens the under eyes so I looked like I slept for 10 hours( I wish) and I needed less concealer to cover my circles .

My favourite lip products was the Nars Audacious Lipstick in Brigitte . The formula is amazing , smooth , pigmented and long-lasting and the natural peachy-pink shade is perfect from day to night .

I always have the new La Roche Posay Anthelios Spray spf50 in my handbag as I like to renew my sunscreen during the day . This one doesn’t affect my makeup at all,it’s transparent and matte so I can apply it before or after my foundation .

As the weather gets warmer my perfume choices are lighter and I really like the new White Musk L’eau by The Body shop . It has a fresh , gentle scent and I love the minimal packaging .

Nail polish is like an accessory for me that completes my look . As my makeup was minimal I wanted a pop of colour and Le Vernis Espadrilles by Chanel was all I needed . A vivid orange red that makes me happy every time I look at my mani . Can’t wait to wear it all Summer when I’ll have a little bit of a tan .

These were my April favourites and I can’t wait to read about yours !

Love Lou!

Beauty

Flawless and fresh Foundation routine

For a night-out makeup, a special occasion or when i’m filming and shooting I like a full coverage foundation routine.I can’t stand a cakey and heavy finish though,so i had to try different products, tools and techniques to achieve a fresh result but still having the coverage that i needed.

Foundation

I tried so many full coverage foundations but  Giorgio Armani Power Fabric is the best.It stays in place all day without feeling heavy or dry, the coverage is full but also natural and it contains spf25.If you like Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk but you need a long-lasting and more matte version then the Power Fabric is a great option.I am in the shade no4 and no4.5 in Luminous Silk and i need 1-2 pumps for my entire face.

Concealer 

I like the Lisa Eldridge Pinpoint Concealing Technique  where you apply a small amount of concealer only on spots,redness and imperfections.The Mac Pro Concealer and Correct Palette contains 6 high coverage concealer shades that you can mix and match to create a flawless look.

Powder

When i choose a powder for a full coverage foundation look it has to be super finely milled so it will set my makeup without adding texture.The Make Up For Ever HD Pressed Powder in translucent gives a light matte and smooth finish and it’s perfect for setting your under eye concealer too.

Tools

You can use brushes, sponges or your fingers but in my opinion nothing beats the BeautyBlender .This sponge is magical, it makes the heaviest products look natural so when you combine it with good quality ones the result is perfect.After every use i wash it with a tea tree bar soap and it looks brand new.

This is my full coverage but fresh looking foundation routine and i hope that you liked it.

Do you prefer full or light coverage?

Please share your favourite products and techniques!

Love Lou!