21 July 2012

Most Used Makeup: Ibiza Edition


As my holiday in Ibiza is coming to a close I've been eyeing up my most used items, that I would definitely bring on holiday again and reassessing untouched items I should've left behind. As always being my hoarding self I brought far too much makeup for a week but heres what I reached for the most...

Chantecaille Ultra Sun Protection SPF 50 PA+++  
I won't go into too much detail as it's all here but this product is definitely worth the splurge, non oily, a little goes a long way and blends like a dream into the skin. It's really important for me to achieve a great base for applying makeup which can be quite hard with an SPF but this does it brilliantly!

Urban Decay Naked 2 Eyeshadow Palette
Something I'm so happy I brought with me! Lots of lovely shades to glam up an evening look to a smokey eye. All the eyeshadows are extremely well pigmented, very creamy and easily blendable! Perfect packaging too      :)

Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay In Place Concealer
For some reason I didn't get on with this last summer at all, it clumped separated and in general looked pretty cakey. I'm not sure what's changed but it's really saved me this year! I apply the teeniest amount with a 217 Mac blending brush and buff it into the skin. It will last in the pool just so long as it's not rubbed so I make sure to keep hands away from eyes!

Max Factor False Lash Effect Waterproof Mascara
I've raved about my love for Max Factor mascaras here, they are all absolutely incredible and this waterproof version was no exception. Really black, lengthening, thickening and volumizing - perfect!


Japonesque Brush Set Touch Up Tube - link
Even though I had this I didn't open it for a while as I just assumed the brushed would be those tacky flimsy things I had as a teenager. As all my makeup brushes were packed the morning of my flight I reached for these to slap some eyeshadow on and was blown away with the quality! Serves me right for assuming as they are beautifully soft and distribute eyeshadow perfectly. Such a handy little set too!

Hourglass Superficial Waterproof Bronzer
So I didn't actually swim with bronzer on but for days and evenings in the sweltering heat this would not budge or go blotchy - perfect! I have a feeling this will be a summer staple...

Bobbi Brown Cream Eyeshadows
I've already talked in more detail about these here but as a repeat - great wash of colour, waterproof and blend like a dream. Just what I look for in holiday products!

Do you think I chose well? What are your most used items on holiday?

16 comments:

  1. Your eyeshadow palette looks just like something I've been looking for. I love this post, I always like to know what other people recommend based on their experience.

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    1. So pleased you liked it - thanks so much for the comment hun! x

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  2. Such a light packer! But it seems like you chose well! May get The japonesque travel brushes at your suggestion!

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  3. You chose some lovely things! I really need to get myself the naked 2 palette, so behind! xx

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  4. These posts are really interesting and informative! I really want the Naked 2 palette, it's been on my wishlist for forever. x

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    1. Thanks so much for the lovely comment! Thrilled you think so! Def pick up the palette!!! xx

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  5. That brush set looks so cute and handy! I love my Naked 2 palette, so versatile xo

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  6. Love the products that you brought on Holiday! :) Practical and chic!

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  7. I was really hesitant about getting the Japonesque brushes but I think this post has just convinced me to do it!

    http://alexandcindy.blogspot.com

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  8. Even though I wear minimal make-up, somehow I tend to overpack when I'm going on holidays. I'm leaving to Miami in a week, and this just made me realize how many products I need to cross off of my list!

    Got here through Essiebutton, LOVE your blog!
    x
    Sol

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    1. Thanks so much Sol :) Pleased you liked the post! I ALWAYS over pack too!! x

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