The prefect trio for oily/ combination skin

Hi there!

As you may know, I have oily skin and have had a mission and a half to find a foundation that will stay in place all day. I've now discovered my holy grail foundation which I've previously reviewed, and wanted to share with you two products that work amazingly well at holding up alongside this foundation.

To start off, I apply the l'oreal infallible mattifying primer as my base. This is a silicone, gel like formula which seems to smooth out my skin and creates the perfect base for my foundation. And seems to be the best at keeping my make up in place all day long. (Full review to follow)

Next up is my holy grail foundation, the Estée Lauder double wear foundation in Bone. This is smudge, budge, sweat and water proof and is without a doubt the best foundation I've tried yet. 

Lastly to set my make up, I use the MAC studio fix powder in NC20 (full review here) This not only lasts all day and keeps me looking matte, but it also never oxidises like so many other powders I've used. It also adds a little extra coverage and leaves my skin looking flawless.

Because I work 9 hour shifts and I'm out of the house pretty much 12 hours, I have my make up on a prettttty long time. If I have to touch up (which I rarely do) it's only ever once a day around lunch time. Other than that, my make up still looks great at the end of a working day. Even in the high heat we've been having here in the UK.

Which are your favourite three base products? 

Daisy xoxo

MAC studio fix powder plus foundation

Hi there!

Setting my foundation is an essential step in my make up routine. No ifs buts whys, it's a definite must. I've tried and tested so many powders, especially ones aimed at oily skin, and although I've discovered some great ones, I hadn't found 'The One'. That was until of course, I tried MAC's studio fix powder plus foundation.

Pretty much everyone has tried and loved this powder, and it is something I've wanted to try for an age and a half. However, I wasn't overly keen on splurging on something that I wasn't sure would work for me. 

After a little (very little) thought, I decided to live a little and give it a go. You never know unless you try right? 

I'm so glad that I decided to, because this is an amazing product.

The coverage, finish and lasting power is amazing! I like a full coverage make up look and this helps achieve that. I use a full coverage foundation and this added on top just gives it that extra something - not something everyone likes but I definitely do.

The finish is matte and flawless, another thing I look for in make up bases. And as for lasting power? My make up stays in place all day long, even in this heatwave that we're currently experiencing here in the UK. I was a little concerned that it may oxidise a little throughout the day, as a lot of other products I've tried have, but this didn't at all. 

This powder ticks all of the boxes for us oily skin gals, and is absolutely worth the money. 

What's your favourite setting powder?

Daisy xoxo