How much is my face worth?

I've seen SO MANY HMIMFW posts all over blogs recently and was curious as to how much mine would come to! I like to think of myself as a bit of a bargain hunter, but I may surprise myself! Here we go...

I always start with AVON Magix Face Perfector - the best primer/base I've ever used, and it's occasionally on offer so not too expensive. It also has spf 15 which is always a good thing! Currently £5.25 but usually £10.50 from AVON. Linky!

I then prime my eyelids with E.L.F. eyelid primer. Bargain product at £1.50. Linky!

If necessary, I then pop a bit of mineral concealer on any blemishes or imperfections with my Lily Lolo mineral concealer in 'Nude'. I LOVE Lily Lolo, but more on that later. This is £7.29 for 5g, which lasts forever, so a good value purchase. Linky!

 

My foundation is 'China Doll' mineral foundation from Lily Lolo. It took me about 18 months to find the perfect shade of foundation for my skintone, but now I've discovered it I can't see myself using anything different. Lily Lolo is a great company - brilliant ethics and vegan friendly. The ingredients to their mineral cosmetics are also really good for your skin, and my own spot problems diminished significantly after switching to LL foundation! £12.49 for a tub that lasts ~6 months. Linky!

 

I then seal in my foundation with this divine finishing powder, also from Lily Lolo. I use 'Flawless Matte' because I have a tendency to get a bit oily in the afternoons. £12.49, and again it lasts around 6 months. Linky!

 

My blusher is also from LL! In shade 'Cherry Blossom', it's £7.29 and my pot is still so full after using this since November! Brilliant value and a lovely tone for everyday wear. Linky!

I then usually pop on a thin line of eyeliner colour just above my top lash line. I use this gorgeous blue or a nice purple by Collection 2000. They last all day and stay in place perfectly due to using primer! £1.99 Linky!

 

My everyday eyeshadow is this eye colour from Body Shop, in shade 7 which is 'Conker'. I bought this about 15 months ago and I've still got plenty left, so it's brilliant value. I love the metallic golden shimmer element in this shadow, but its subtle enough to wear during the day just to enhance a natural look. £8. Linky!

My mascara of choice is AVON's Supershock mascara in black. £8.50. Linky!

I then like to use Soap & Glory's 'Arch De Triumph'. I currently have a fringe so don't need to worry about my eyebrows (they're quite fair so I often fill them in with the brown end of this pencil), but I do use the white highlighting end every day in the corners of my eyes to open them up a bit. Currently £7.66 from Boots. Linky!

So, to add up my 'face':
Primer: 10.50
Eye primer: 1.50
Concealer: 7.29
Foundation: 12.49
Finishing powder: 12.49
Blusher: 7.29
Eyeliner: 1.99
Eyeshadow: 8.00
Mascara: 8.50
Highlighter: 7.66


TOTAL: £77.71!

I have to say I'm pleasantly surprised! I've seen so many other bloggers with much higher totals so I'm very pleased!

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E.L.F. mini haul!

I ordered these goodies from E.L.F. in the hopes that they'd be suitable for me to take with me on my interrailing travels this summer! Obviously the weight and size of my usual make up means I can't take it with me, so I've been on the lookout for products that are small but simple to use and suitable for daily use to perk up my face when I'm roughing it in hostels all over Europe! This is what I got:

The Eyelid Primer, Studio Lip Stain, Shimmering Facial Whip in 2 different shades, Tinted Moisturiser & Regular and Waterproof Mascara Duo.

First up is the Eyelid Primer. I'd heard wonderful things about this product from other beauty bloggers and was keen to check it out for myself. I have problems with some of my cheaper eyeshadows creasing and hoped this would be the solution! You apply it to your lid, rub it in with your finger and wait for it to dry before applying eye make up. I apply this to my lid, crease, and also around and under my eye too. I find that this stops my eye make up moving anywhere. I'd really recommend this product - it genuinely does the job and at the ridiculously bargain price of £1.50 you can't go wrong!

Next is the E.L.F. Studio Lip Stain in 'First Date'. I was a bit disappointed by the colour of this stain at first, as it doesn't really match the swatch on the website, however after actually applying it I much prefer the colour provided!

The photo on the right is the colour after using the gloss provided. It's a much more subtle shade than I had expected, more suitable for daywear. I have to say though, despite this being a lip 'stain', it didn't really stain my lips at all. The Maybelline stain that I reviewed a few weeks ago stayed on my lips for about 12 hours. In comparison, you can wipe the E.L.F. stain off easily whenever. Obviously this isn't great, but it was only £3.50 and as a day time lip colour I like it.

This is the Tinted Facial Moisturiser, which has SPF 15 in it! I thought this was ideal for my travels, such a tiny tube and with sun protection built in!

 

I really liked this product, it blends brilliantly into the skin (much the same as more expensive and higher end brands) and for a drugstore product the colour match to my skin tone is very impressive. I haven't worn it for more than one day as yet, so can't comment on whether it clogs pores etc but overall for £1.50 this is such ridiculously good value I can't help but recommend it.

Next up is the Shimmering Facial Whip in 'Camilia'. I intend to use this product as a eye shimmer for nights out when I'm travelling, and perhaps even on the lips. E.L.F. market this product as a three-in-one, suitable for use on lips, eyes and face. I'm not sure about using this one on your face as the colour is obviously a bit out there, but I reckon it'll do the job nicely as an eye colour.

 

 The consistency is a little thick and I find it a bit more difficult to blend than I'd expected, but it does give a lovely subtle shimmer once blended, and again, for £1.50 it's such good value I'm really pleased I tried it!

I also bought the Facial Whip in shade 'Citrus', with the intention of using this as a general face highlighter. I was not disappointed. I can't believe this product is £1.50 and there are other less suitable highlighters on the market for ten times that amount!

 

The shimmering sheen you get with this product is so subtle and perfect for what I want - something to pop on my cheekbones and above my eyes for a nice natural day look! Definitely recommend this one!

Finally, I also bought the Regular and Waterproof Mascara Duo in brown for £1.50, but I have yet to try this one, so watch this space for a review!

Hope this has persuaded you to give E.L.F. a go if you're new to the brand, or try some different products if you're already a fan! You can buy online at www.eyeslipsface.co.uk

xx