Back in the day I never used to be bothered about wearing make up. If I wore it great, but if I didn’t, I wasn’t bothered, I’d just be lazy and shove on my glasses in the hope that the frames would take the glare of ugly away from my face. But when I moved to Ramsgate, being pregnant and knowing very few people, I needed a new way to make myself feel good about myself. Instead of just hiding away in our room which was a common practice in the first few weeks of living down here, I needed a new way to feel confident and happy. My mum suggested setting up a routine of putting on make up and surprisingly enough it’s made me feel better. Usually without make up I have big bags under my eyes from the sod all sleep I get when Missy gets into her acrobatic routine which, generally is 98% of the day. My face looks tired and puffy and my skin is dry.
Since updating my hair colour, met some great peeps through work and enjoying the last few months of my pregnancy, my skin has looked better than it has done in a while. Being pregnant can give your skin and hair an amazing glow anyway, so whilst that’s here, take advantage of it as best you can. My skin has become dryer than usual but that may be down to the fact I’m close to the sea and not surrounded by city fumes like I was in Greater London 5 months back. Each morning or before I go out, I take the time to get my face ready. Even if I feel like crap, having a bit of colour on my face makes me feel more confident and better about myself.
Wearing makeup is common place in today’s society. Us women wear it for many different occasions from a day at work to going out with friends. The little bit of paint that you apply to your face, is a type of statement to some but mainly used so women feel confident in the way they look. There are so many different products available on the market these days that are constantly shoved down our throats of what’s right and what’s not for our skin. My skincare and makeup routine is simple, thankfully I don’t wear tonnes of make up to warrant a huge post, so lucky for you, you don’t have to read too much crap about my beauty routine, but knowing I apply some good products to my skin, help my skin look good on a daily basis.
Skin Care Products
- Available at selected retail stores including Boots
- Price: From £3.50
Epaderm cream is a 2-in-1 clinically proven emollient and skin cleanser, that helps people of all ages with different dry skin conditions. In my case for 3 years I had terrible psoriasis and after trying many different creams, my sister who has eczema suggested I try Epaderm and it’s the best cream, with no colours or fragrances and is suitable for all ages. I use this cream as my base before applying a moisturiser. This cream is quite thick and can make my make up blotchy if I apply my foundation straight to my fact right after applying it.
Nivea Daily Essentials Day Cream for Dry & Sensitive Skin
- Available in selected retail stores including Boots
- Price from £2
This great NIVEA moisturising day cream is enriched with natural Almond Oil and Hydra IQ. It really helps my skin feel moisturized, helping my skin feel soft and refreshed.
Make Up
Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation
I buy this foundation in ivory as it suits my skin the best, it helps match my skin tone and leaves a flawless finish where unless asked, most don’t realise I’m wearing make up – perfect!
- Available in selected retail stores
- Price from £6.99
Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder
- Available in selected retail stores
- Price from £2.99
Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder controls shine for up to 12 hours. It minimises the appearance of pores with a natural, matte finish.
Rimmel Bronzer
- Available in selected retail stores
- Price starts from £4.50
Natural bronzer by Rimmel London. Featuring a lightweight powder formula, the bronzer gives the face an all over natural, sun-kissed glow with inbuilt SPF 8 protection.
MAC Cosmetics ‘Bangin’ Brilliant’ Powder Blush
- Available from selected retail outlets
- Price from £12
Designed by and for professionals to provide fantastic colour with ease and consistency. Applies evenly, adhering lightly to the skin for a vividly bright, clean pop of colour that stays put all day.
Rimmel London ScandalEyes Xxtreme Mascara in Extreme Black
- Available from most retail stores
- Price from £5, currently on offer at Boots
Extreme high impact volume and endless dramatic length. Lashes stretched to their max!
Rimmel Professional Eyebrow Pencil
- Available from selected retail stores
- Price from £5.99, currently on offer at Boots
Rimmel Professional Eyebrow Pencil is used to enhance and refine the shape of the eyebrows. It can be used to fill gaps or lengthen the arc of the eyebrow to create the desired look.
My daily routine
- By perking up my eyes, reducing the puffiness, dark circles from the no sleep I’m currently getting, I look a little better than the Nightmare of Elm Street I looked before I slapped it on.
- My foundation gives my skin the glow that makes it look healthier than it did before I applied the make up. It evens out my skin tone, making just a small change to my skin.
- Applying a bit of blusher helps lift my face and funnily enough tricks everyone into thinking I’ve actually slept when I haven’t.
- A little bronzer, mascara and my trusty eyebrow pencil all help make my face look reasonable before I head out for the day.
Thankfully however exhausted or bloated I feel, pregnancy gives us girls a natural glow, so if makeup isn’t your thing, no doubt a simple face wash can help you feel just as good. It’s all down to the individual!
Missy, Me & Him 