So as my Second Last Post in My Essentials Posts - My Make - Up Essentials is now Coming Your Way!
This post is all about what I consider a make - up essential and what I always have to have in my Make - up bag, just incase!
I thought it would be best if I organised this by where I apply the product. This means it should be easier to read and less messy. So lets get started!
Facial Products;
The first product I ever apply to my face is my Primer. A Primer is super essential to me. It keeps my make - up looking nicer for longer, it helps it sit nicer and it improves on my very uneven skin tone. With the exception of the days where I use my BB Creme I always have a Primer on my face. I really do recommend these types of Products to anyone with an uneven skin tone, or redness as it can really help with improving that. 
The next facial product I'd be applying would be my Foundation. This is usually very high on my list of things to repurchase as I go through it quite quickly. A good foundation can really set off a great make - up look, where as a bad one can ruin what could be an amazing look. My biggest tip for picking a foundation is testing it on both your wrist and your jaw line; this way means you'll know for sure if you like the feel of it (from the wrist test) and it's the right shade (from your jaw line) if either feel bad, its not the foundation for you.
After this, Powders come into play. I use some form of powder every time I apply make - up. I have three types currently at my disposal, one to lighten make - up that's too dark, one to set it and one to highlight my skin tone. Sometimes I'll only use one at a time, or I will use two or all three. I choose powders mostly by brand, but also by how light they are. I always choose powders a shade lighter than my foundation, to make my skin look brighter, and to attempt to counteract my redness. My top tip for choosing a powder is;- try to find a shade similar to your foundation, in the foundation section, they apply the powder you are considering over it, this way you'll have a better idea of what affect it will have.
My last facial essential is BB Cream. I adore BB creams and will sometimes use it in place of a primer. I'll use this more if I'm going for a very natural look, just to care more for my skin, and add a slight amount of pigment. My only issue with them is, how hard it is for me to get my exact shade. I'm quite pale, and most fair shades look darker on me than they should, but if I use the correct powder over the top, you wouldn't know (This is why I advise using the powder tip) If you use foundation a lot, I would advise maybe using a BB Cream once a week as a treat to your face. This way you can still have all your make up on, but it will be helping your facial skin as well. Eye Products;
My first eye product that I always use without fail is Mascara. I always wear mascara on my eye lashes as I love the effect it gives my eyes. My eyes are my favourite facial feature so I love adding a voluminous mascara to really make them pop. I've been using the same product to achieve this for a while, but as its beginning to run out, I'm looking into purchasing a new one to give the same affect, or better. 
My second favourite would definitely be Eye Liner. From my early teens I've loved eye liner, but only within the last couple of years have I actually learnt that less is more with eye liner! It really should be used to line your eyes, not cover them completely! Since learning this, I've been trying to experiment more with different colours of liner and different styles. Usually if I'm heading out I'll use a basic lining technique or flicks to empathise my eye make - up. I don't wear this product every day, but when I do, I try to make it look as good as I can.
Next is Lip Products;
The first product I tend to apply to my lips if I'm doing a lip look, is always Lip Liner. I love using this as a base for lip colours and to add definition to my lips. I like to think it helps the colour stay that little bit longer and stops it from straying too far from my lips. If you have thin lips and you want to make them look slightly bigger, I would definitely advise trying a lip liner, then a lip plumper to increase them in size slightly.
The next step would be the obvious one of Lip Stick. Every time I do lipstick I seem to always do a very neutral colour or a red colour, there is no in-between! I am planning to expand the colours I have to try out others and see how they suit my skin tone, but for now I'm happy having lovely red lips. Also if I'm using a non - matte lipstick I'll tend to dust some translucent powder over it to give it a more matte affect.
Another lip product I use more if I'm going for a natural look is lip balm. I tend to mostly use a Vaseline lip balm as I like how well they work, and they do have the red tinted one. I use these if my lips are feeling too dry for lip stick, and I feel they would benefit more from a balm. My main lip balm advise is to apply a decently thick layer onto your lips before bed time, as you will wake up with super soft lips, ready to face the day, and any make - up look.
Lastly, Brushes and Sponges;
I have a varied selection of brushes and sponges, but to not bore you with extreme detail here is a basic picture of the ones I currently have;
All of these have there own uses, and product, that I use them with. I try not to mix the products and brushes too much, so I don't have smudges of the wrong colour in places. I've ordered a new set of brushes, so I'll have more choice, and once it comes I'll update my brush collection for you guys, in the least boring way I can think of.
If you've read all this, thank you! I hope you've enjoyed it and if you have any questions, leave me a comment and I'll get back to you! I hope you're having a wonderful weekend!
Until Next Time!
Bronagh x
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