Always with Me

I'm sure if you look into most girls handbags there will be a little bit of make-up in there. Personally I like to have little make-up stash on hand for those 'just in case' times.

For a base that doubles as a pretty heavy duty concealer if needs be I have the Vichy Derma-Blend Foundation, which although I don't necessarily dislike it, I'm not a massive fan of so just keep around for when needs must. Also in the complexion department I like to have the Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer which I do really like, and nine times out of ten will be the sole product I reach for out of this bag, it's great a brightening my complexion. If I do have a pesky blemish that needs concealing I'll use the Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer but honestly I don't see what the fuss is about with this product. To stop me looking too shiny I'll grab my Maybelline Dream Matte Powder as it comes with a hand mirror and applicator. A new addition is the Maybelline Fit Me Foundation Stick. I haven't used it enough to have a full opinion on it, but it's good coverage and easy to blend and apply.

For eyes I have my Topshop Eye Crayon if I need a bit of colour on my lids. It's easy to apply and blend which makes it perfect for on the go application. If my brows need filling in, or I want a more subtle eye look I also have my Avon Brown Pencil which I really like using. I also like to keep this little Rimmel Quad handy along with this little brush. Finally for eyes I have a sample Clinique High Impact Mascara  which makes my lashes longer and more defined.

For cheeks I have my Topshop Cream Blush which is also easy to apply and comes with a handy mirror. I also have a small Benefits Watts Up to add some luminosity to my skin if it needs its. To finish I have my Carmex Moisture Plus lip balm which has a hint of tint so gives a slight peach look to my lips without be hard to apply in anyway.

What do you keep with you?

Laura xoxo

Video: Travel Essentials

I appear to be very hyper and over excited in this video. I also resemble an oompa lumpa. I swear I didn't in real life. It must be the lighting... *hides whilst eating chocolate*

What are your travel essentials?

Laura xoxo

What's in my Handbag Make-up Bag

In case the brief and subtle title of this post didn't give it away, this post is about the Make-up I carry around in my handbag. (Bet you're glad I cleared that up.)

First up, lets start with the bag. I was kindly sent it from Japonesque yonks ago (real time frame,) and it has been very handy, I'm not going to lie.

Sorry for the dodgy picture, but I wanted to show you the inside, It has a nice little compartment and a zip so I keep the feminine products hidden too. For a small bag it can get quite large and holds a lot of junk, which is just what I like.

Make-up wise I like to keep things that I wouldn't be heart broken about losing, their ain't no Chanel in there, lets put it that way. I also like to make sure I have enough to make a face up if I need to.

Maybelline Dream Matte Powder

Collection Lasting Perfection Concelaer

Clinque High Impact Mascara (magazine freebie)

Topshop Blush in Head Over Heels

Carmex Lip Balm

I also have a boy scout mentality of always be prepared, so carry a few extras too.

Compeed Blister Plasters

Dry Shampoo

Vitamin E Face Mist

Parcetemol

So I hope this post has been truly insightful.

What junk do you carry around?

Laura xoxo

In Case of Emergency

With the weather all up in airs, when I went to a friends house the other side of town the other night, I took a few in case of emergency things with me in case I got stuck there. I then thought it would be a nice idea to do a blog post on the make-up/skincare things I took with me as I think times like this showcase things you really like, or things that are versatile.

Skincare:

I kept it really basic for skincare. First up is the Kleenex Facial Cleanising wipes. These are my favourite make-up wipes, the are really thick and get rid of make-up really well. I then took some Olay Facial wash cloths, which are amazing for travelling, as it is a face wash/cleanser and flannel in one. I took two, one for night and one for morning. Finally I took the La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo as a moisturiser  which was risky as I'd only got it that day, but it is small and compact, and I thought would work for just one night.

Make-up:

Firstly I took the Dr+ Jart Water Infuse BB cream, which again is a risk as I had only got it that day, but loved as soon as I put it on. I also thought as I'd only taken the La Roche Posay as a moisturiser, this would work as an extra layer of moisturization the next day.

I then only took basics for a barely there make-up look. Of course my usual concealers/mascara and I'm sure no-one will be surprised to see my NARS multiple in South Beach.

What would be your in case of emergency products?

Laura xoxo

Travel Heroes

As I've already mentioned, from Thursday-Sunday last week, I traveled down to Bristol to celebrate my bestie's 21st with her, and today I am driving up/across to visit the lovely Shen. So with that in mind, I thought I would show you some items I've found that are perfecto for travel!

REN NO.1 Purity Cleansing Balm

I absolutely adore this product. You just rub it all over your face, and it dissolves all of your make-up, even your eye make-up (without stinging.) I just used this to remove all my make-up, then another layer, to make sure my face was clear, and it saved taking a cleanser, face wash and any other make-up remover. It also leaves my skin so soft after use, and the smell, which at first I didn't like, I now find so soothing!

Olay Face Cloths

I've thrown the packaging of this away, so unsure of the proper name, but these guys are so handy for travelling. One side has little beads on which washes your face, and the other works like a flannel/cloth. I find these perfect for the morning, as it means you don't have to travel home with a wet muslin cloth from your morning cleanse.

Stila Natural Eyes Palette

I love this palette (in case you didn't know) and it is perfect for travel as you can create so many different looks! Day and night, perfect!

What are your travel heroes?

Laura xoxo

Call of Beauty Travel Addition #2

Happy Saturday everyone! As I mentioned yesterday, I am currently in Kent, which is why I'm probably not on Twitter or replying to comments (unless my phone decides to work...) Any way I thought I would show you the things I am taking with me! Now I left on Thursday to stay in Bristol for the Night with my best friend, we then drove down to Kent on the Friday, and I'll be here until Sunday, but for that (long, rambly) reason, this post is in parts, as I am that OCD and organised.

Everyday Make-up:

Bag: Primark

Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation

Estee Lauder Double Wear Concealer

Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Concealer

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder

MAC Charcoal Brown (eye brows)

MAC Painterly Paint Pot

Loreal Telescopic Mascara

Nars Multiple in South Beach

Jemma Kidd Dewy Glow All Over Radiance Cream in Ice Gold

Revlon Lip Butter in Berry Smoothie

RT's Buffing/Expert Face/Blush/Contour Brush

MAC 217 

Models Own Angled Brush

I was going to show you my other make-up bag, but that is basically the rest of my collection, oops! But if I do some looks I like, I will of course share them with you (there is a post for Monday on what I will probably wear on Friday, 'cause I'm sad.

I was also going to show you the skin-care I was taking with me, but I seem to have taken the whole of my bathroom, bar the sink. 

So this is kind of a pointless, rambly post, and I apologize.

Do you pack way too much stuff too?

Laura xoxo

If you follow me on Twitter @callofbeautyb, you will probably be able to see the mass of things I've taken with me!

Call of Beauty: Summer Holiday Addition

In case the new backdrop behind my posts this week hasn't given it away, and my few tweets, I've been on holiday this last week. My family and I headed down south for a week in Torquay, and are heading back today. I thought it may be nice to do a post on the few things I took with me. I didn't take much make-up wise (for me) as I wanted to embrace the natural look, but here is what I did take:

Base:

Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation

Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Concealer

Estee Lauder Double Wear Concealer

Maybelline Dream Matte Powder

Eyes:

MAC Pro Palette

Stilla Natural Eyes Palette

MAC Painterly

Loreal Super Liner

MUA Eye Primer

Max Factor High Defintion Mascara

Gosh Liner in 015

Sleek Brow Kit

Face:

Chanel Bronze Universal

Benefit Watts Up

Lips:

Revlon Lip Butter in Berry Smoothie

Revlon Kissable Balm Stain in Honey

I  ended up needing hardly any of it, and did go make-up free most days, but for the few evenings we went out (we usually go out every night, but the place we stayed was so nice we decided to stay in quite a lot,) it was nice to be able to play about a bit.

Skincare, Morning:

Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish

Good Things Miracle Mattifier

Good Things  Bright Eyes Eye Cream

Garnier Vital Restore Moisturiser

Evening:

Nivea Cleansing Lotion

Nivea Daily Esstentials Eye Make-up Remover

Origins Super Spot Remover

Garnier Youthful Radiance

Avene Cleanace K

N Spa Toner

Garnier Under Eye Roll On

Keep your eyes peeled for some evening face of the days as I have post lined up (I can feel your excitement.)

What are your holiday essentials?

Laura xoxo

Call of Beauty: Travel Edition

If you read yesterdays post you will know that I spent a few days away at Longleat, and I thought I'd show you what I took with me, 'cause I'm nice like that.

Bathroom Kit:

Dove Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Wash

Mini Soap & Glory Flake Away

Dove Moisturiser

Superdrug Tea Tree Oil Facial Scrub

Tesco Wipes

Boots Tea Tree Cleanser and Toner

Nivea Essentials Eye Make-up Remover

Avene Moistuirser and Cleanser

Sanctuary Night Time Moisturiser

Origins Super Spot Treatment

Garnier Roll On

Olay Facial Clothes 

Make-up:

Porefessional

Rimmel Perfect Match Concealer

Estee Lauder Double Wear Concealer

Loreal True Match Mineral Foundation

MUA Eyebrow Pencil

MAC Paint Pot in Painterly

Stila in the Light Palette

Bad Gal Lash Mascara

Gosh Eyeliner in 015

MAC Lovejoy

MAC MSF in Soft and Gentle

Loreal Rouge Caresse in Tempting Lilac

Revlon Lip Butter in Berry Smoothie

Hair:

TIGI Rockaholic Dry Shampoo

Toni and Guy Sea Salt Spray

Comb/Grips/Bobbles

I think I kept most things minimal, but took lots of things to make sure my face was thoroughly cleaned. Make-up was kept simple, as was the hair! And I managed to fit everything in nicely!

What's your must have travel essential?

Laura xoxo