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Minimalist make-up bag

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cheesenpickles · 20/08/2019 08:15

I've just purged 20 years of make up hoarding. I'm talking items from Hard Candy and glitters I bought in Harrods when I first went to university. I used to be big on eyeshadow but in more recent years developed a lipstick habit. I've filled four shopping bags of unused stuff to gift and expired products to bin.

I don't tend to wear make up daily (which considering my old stash is kind of shocking) and looking to build up a minimalist bag.

Thinking:
Liquid foundation
CC cream/tinted moisturiser
Concealer - fallen in love with Fenty
Highlighter
Bronzer
Brow product
Nude lipstick
Red lipstick (Russian Red is my "one")
Autumnal/berry lipstick
Eyeshadow palette (I have plenty of these to use up)
Mascara
Primer
Loose powder
Blush (using nars pallete which will do for now)
Eyeliner (black and brown, Teddy is my go to)

Am I missing any basics do you think? And what are your holy grail items?

Hoping if I can streamline I can a) start wearing make up daily again and b) can invest in better items that I will ACTUALLY USE UP!

OP posts:
Violetroselily · 21/08/2019 19:17

Can you link to the small palette at Space Nk?

OP posts:
Alarae · 21/08/2019 20:42

My everyday look is:

Primer: Dior skin Forever Wear
Foundation: Estee Lauder double wear
Eyeliner: Rimmel liquid (glamour eyes?)
Mascara: L'Oréal Couture
Eyebrow pencil: Eylure
Powder: Eh, I liked my Estee Lauder one but currently use L'Oréal
Blush: Benefit blush bar palette

If I want to vamp it up a bit I use an Urban Decay palette for eyeshadow.

So some expensive pieces, some cheaper ones. Just need to find what works for you!

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