Foundation Hall of Fame

Hello my loves!! I hope you all had an amazing weekend, I know I did. A week on Friday until I am in sunny Barcelona, can't wait for it. I have received emails asking what brands I will be wearing, what do I take with me when I travel so I will be doing a 'what's in my suitcase' post and I have quite a few gems in store! Now on to today, highlight may have became the most important part of make up routines but we all need a good base. I have the who's who of foundations, both high end and high street, I've tried and tested most out there so I've decided to rack up what I like, what I didn't and what I have in mind to buy(hopefully in Barcelona)!! So if you are planning on buying a new foundation, let's get started..

GIORGIO ARMANI LUMINOUS SILK
After using this for the first time, I don't want to be without it! This foundation is one that has a lot of hype, which doesn't always make it good which I will explain later, but this was worth the hype and more - it's amazing!!! It goes on soo smoothly, it's build able and really does feel like silk as cheesy as it sounds. Its a favourite amongst the Kardashians who wear it with nearly every make up application, especially Kim, but it's also been used on many campaigns and catwalks. It does have a hefty price tag and unless something is worth it, I personally think anything over £25 is unjustifiable for foundation. With that said, this is 100% worth the money, the bottle lasts for ages and I swear once you use it, you won't want to wear ANY other foundation. It can be an everyday foundation for sure as it is build able, but if you would rather keep it for special occasions too, then that's perfectly fine. So guys this is my number 1 high end foundation - flawless!!

ESTEE LAUDER DOUBLE WEAR
As I've mentioned before, I have combination skin. I normally feel my skin can go dryer when the weather changes and like everyone else, when I'm in the heat, my skin needs to hydration! This foundation was hyped up, everyone was raving about it so before I went to Vegas a few years back I bought this as soo many people told me it was fantastic - it so let me down. I was so frustrated that I paid what I did for it and was absolutely disappointed with it. I felt it went on cakey as if my face was dirty, after being on for about an hour, it started going the horrible greasy/shiny way even after applying powder. After trying it that once in Vegas and being let down, I thought I'd try it at home and give it a second chance but again I just didn't like it. Don't get me wrong, I know a few girls who wear it and it looks lovely, but they have the lighter shades so I'm not sure if it's the darker shades that look cakey. I know people still rave about it so I don't want to put anyone off, but for me, I was disappointed with it.

URBAN DECAY NAKED SKIN
I had a sample of this foundation and I was so pleasantly surprised with it that I bought it. Again, it's build able, if I'm having a down day when I can't really be bothered doing a full face, this is what I go to. One layer gives me a nice glow and it's pretty perfect. I'm pretty sure this doesn't have an spf, so just be cautious if you wear it on holiday etc but it really is such a nice foundation. They have a lot of shades with different undertones for whatever your skin needs. I got this for under £20, great price for a higher end product.

MAX FACTOR 3 IN 1
Do you every have one of those days when you really can't be bothered doing all the steps one after another, this foundation makes everything possible in one application. I bought this thinking it would save me time, thinking I would use it on down days but I was pleasantly surprised. It gives my skin a nice glow which I love and a dewy finish. If I ever have a little spot or have the redness after one, this covers it completely without having to use any concealer. It became a favourite in my family with my mum and sister, it's just so good. I went through a stage of using this all of the time. My sister has dry skin and it soothes that so beautifully and has an amazing finish. So happy with this, its one of my number 1 high street foundations, give it a try I know you will all love it girls!!

LOREAL TRUE MATCH
You can go wrong with this foundation, it is absolutely amazing value for money and my other number 1 high street foundation. They have a shade for everyone literally, you can get it in pretty much every country, it's been used on the catwalks and can stand beside any higher end foundation. It's build able, it has great coverage and it lasts all day. I always find myself going back to this one and I'm not mad about it. If your on a budget this is a must, I will forever be obsessed with this!

ILLAMASQUA SKIN BASE
I had a small sample of this foundation some time ago and I loved the finish. You guys know in a huge fan of illamasqua so I'm pretty surprised that I haven't bought a big bottle of this yet, so I'm going to mark this down on my wish list. They have a hall of different shades, you will be stuck for choice and if you are someone who buys a lighter shade but wear darker when you have done your tan, they do give you a little mix which I think is great. I've never been at an illamasuqa stand where they haven't went the extra mile. Great price and even better product!!

MARC JACOBS RE(MARC)ABLE FOUNDATION
This is one for my wish list, I haven't used it before but I've heard nothing but praises for it. So I can't really comment much on this, but when I'm in Barcelona I will be picking up a sample from Sephora to see what I think about it. I am very weary as I'm not the biggest fan of Marc Jacobs perfume so I'm hoping this isn't a let down.

Have you guys tried any of these foundations? What is your favourite foundation, on my list or not? I have only squeezed a few into this post as I could be here all day naming them all and giving my opinion so feel free to ask me about a foundation and I will let you know what I think. I have a new Instagram competition starting soon so stay tuned! Have a great day guys, until next time..

Kx

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May Favourites

Hi guys! Hope everything is good. Apologies for no second post last week, it was my birthday on Thursday so I took a few days away from social media to spend time with the people I love, that's what it's all about really. Thanks to my readers who took the time to wish me well on my birthday also. Now I'm back and I've rounded up my May favourites for you guys so let's get started!

YSL TOUCHÉ ECLAT FOUNDATION

First up I have a new foundation. Now this foundation is for ANY skin type, it's full coverage, has colossal staying power whilst feeling weightless on the skin. I managed to get myself a bottle and I'm so so impressed, it may actually be my new holy grail. Its quite runny, so a little goes a long way. It makes my face look radiant which I love rather than sweaty or shiny. It is a higher end product, I'm sure boots have it just now at £32.50 so it is pretty expensive but the bottle will last forever. However I have a little tip for you guys. My friend works with YSL and their beauty counters have little sample bottles so even go to your nearest counter and ask for a sample. The bottle is actually a good size and as I said the foundation is quite runny so the sample would last about 3 weeks. Always ask at these counters for the samples especially if you are going to pay a fair amount for something. With that said, I know this foundation will be a hit with you all, it seriously is amazing!

SUNKISSED ONCE A WEEK TAN

Now you guys know I'm all about the fake glow. I've tried pretty much every tan out there from the high end to the high street. I buy sunkissed from superdrug, I've always been a fan of the brand however for everyone asking, over the last few months I've been using the once a week tan and I can do nothing but sing its praises! It has the staying power you need for the week and doesn't fade off the patchy way which I'm sure you girls can relate to. It doesn't have the biscuity smell, the smell is actually quite pleasant! It has a guide colour to ensure a streak free application, it leaves you with a beautiful natural glow, seriously it's absolutely amazing!! I think it was like £5 or something so it's 100% purse friendly. I've got tan in my collection that I've paid £40 for and it couldn't stand beside this. Obsessed with this, will be glowing in this in Barcelona next month.

MAKE UP REVOLUTION BRONZER, HIGHLIGHT AND BLUSHER

I picked up this little palette last month and have been putting it to the test. Again I have all the who's who of contour palettes and I've been pleasantly surprised with this one. The bronzer is a dupe for Benefits hula, the highlight is similar to the Mary Lou and the blusher compliments both very well. You can get them in different shades, I have the darker one just because I'm normally tan but I'm going to get the lighter ones for down days when I'm a bit paler. I'm actually going to do a superdrug haul on Friday because there is so many brands which are actually fantastic and even though they are cheap in price, they can stand beside the high end brands. Anyway, this gets a thumbs up, I think I paid about £3 for this or something, absolute bargain!

NYX LIP LINGERIE

I've spoke about NYX before and you guys know I absolutely love the brand. The lip creams have forever been a favourite of mine and I'm loving the lip lingeries. They go on so smooth and dry flawlessly. There are a ton of shades so there is one for everyone! They are a god send to the UK, we need to ship from elsewhere to get our ABH or Gerard cosmetics fix but NYX make amazing lip colours possible for us and the prices are so reasonable. I have 'baby doll' and its stunning!! Going to get a few more for my Barcelona glam. I'm including one in my free Instagram giveaway so don't forget to check it out!!! @kerryobyrne

Let me know if any of you guys have tried these or if you do! I've been loving these products for the last few months and I think they will be staying for a while!! Have a fantastic day guys, until next time..

Kx

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