The days of hits and misses when it comes to shopping for
beauty products are, thankfully, behind us. The Digital Age brought along
numerous perks, and beauty bloggers and vloggers are one of them. Instead of
taking advice from salespeople flattering us into buying a certain product, we
are now graced with honest and unbiased advice from the girls who have tried it
all.
There is a good reason these girls wear the ‘influencer’
title. They have millions of girls following them and taking beauty tips and
recommendations they so generously share. We trust them because they don’t shy
away from calling a spade a spade; if they hate a product they will say it loud
and clear. So, if you feel that your makeup case is lacking in quality, take a
page from these girls’ beauty books, because these gals know their stuff.
First things first
The foundation for a gorgeous makeup look is – you guessed
it – a great foundation! If your goal is flawless photo-ready complexion,
Lauren Curtis, Australia's most famous social media celebrity
is here to tell us that Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick is up
to the task. As she says, this foundation is perfect for fair, (pale girls,
rejoice). The coverage is amazing and it blends out nicely, and importantly,
looks good in photos.
Finally, we haven’t forgotten about all the girls who are
team ‘tinted moisturizer’. Curtis has got you covered with a perfect choice
here as well. Velvet Matte Skin Tint by Nars is her absolute favourite daytime
sheer coverage product because it looks completely natural making it every
no-makeup makeup lover’s dream.
Lashes for days
Second only to the pursuit for a foundation that will feel
like second skin is the hunt for a mascara that will bring back the days of
flirty batting eyelashes, length and volume that stop the traffic. Kimberly
Nissen, one of the most respected Australian bloggers, has one huge issue –
allergies. This is something many girls out there can relate to, and she found
her Holy Grail in the Maybelline Volum' Express Falsies Everlasting Waterproof
Mascara. In her words, this mascara doesn’t sting or burn, doesn’t
budge even if you’re crying in the rain.
As she puts it: “It has a dark glossy finish. It isn’t so
dark that it can’t be worn during the daytime, but it is also dark enough to be
suitable for the evening. It is a great mascara if you need to take your eye
look from day to night without changing your mascara, which we all know can be
messy, and it’s super easy to apply. So, there you have it – a waterproof
drugstore miracle and saviour for even those with sensitive eyes.
Pucker up
Oz Beauty Expert has worked in
make-up artist in the Fashion and Film industry for over 10 years, and has
presented make-up and hair advice on stage at London Fashion week. Needless to
say, her approval definitely matters. That is exactly why, when it comes to
lips, her voice is the one to listen to.
We love our liquid lipsticks, and so
does she, and her five go-to products include the Too Faced Melted Chocolate Liquified Lipstick
in Chocolate Honey. The formula and consistency of the liquid are faultless and
it is also infused with real cocoa powder that will make you want to eat it.
When dreaming of weightless, creamy matte, full coverage liquid lipstick, In
Oz’s words, Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Patina shade is a little tube
of magic. The shade is a pretty pink nude, very soft and romantic, and when
applied to the lips, it really does ‘stay all day’.
The glow-getter
Contouring is on its way out, so make room for the mighty
highlighter. The Mary-Lou Manizer Highlighter by TheBalm has been getting rave
reviews from consumers and bloggers all over the world. The Aussie beauty who has given this product her firm stamp of approval
is none other than Eleanor Pendleton, a respected Australian beauty editor
behind the Gritty Pretty blog, and an all-around stunner.
The thing to love about this highlighter is the fact that
it’s highly adjustable. It can be applied once for a subtle day-glow, but it’s
also buildable which is amazing news for all those glow-getters out there. With
the summer in full swing we are all looking for that perfect glow, so snag this
product ASAP.
Author BIO:
Sophia Smith is Australian based beauty and fashion blogger. She is very
passionate about latest fashion trends, beauty products and makeup. Sophia
writes mostly in beauty and fashion related topics, mainly through blogs and
articles. She is style editor at High Style Life.