| Skirt- Boutique 1861 | Heels- Aldo |

| Revlon "Elusive" | Lancome "403" | Dior "02" | Clinique "Heftiest Hibiscus"|

All pictures taken by Rachel Lesieur

| Top- Topshop | Vest- French Connection | Shoes- Guess | Bag- Mackage |

 So I have to admit, this is a nerve racking post to publish. Back at the end of last year, I uploaded my very first YouTube video and it was one of the scariest things to do. I'm not 100% sure why but I let my fears get the best of me. Since then, I've been able to do in a few times,  but I've been too shy to upload consistently.
Well that changes today. For some reason, not only did I feel I was ready to post a new video but I decided to bare my naked face to the internet. I'm sure I'm not the only girl out there, who's a little self-conscious about not wearing any makeup in front of strangers. But you know what, I did it, the video is now live and who know's what will happen next.

Pictures taken by Rachel Lesieur | Dress- Boohoo | Jacket- French Connection | Bag- Mackage | Shoes- Adidas |

Dandelion: Is the first blush in the palette and it's a gorgeous dusty pink, perfect for summer. It's not the most used bush out of them all, but I'll use it when going for a very soft, minmal look.
Hoola: Of course, not much description needed for this one. This is a really nice bronzer for contouring because it's soo matte. Finally, the pigmentation is great, there's no orange in it, so you simply get a nice golden bronzed effect when wearing it.
Rockateur: This is definitely my favourite blush out of the 3 because I can also use it as a highlight. It's a very shimmery rose colour that gives a beautiful glow. I love a good highlight, so the fact that I can use it for both is definitely a plus for me.
Dallas: At first glance, I didn't think I would like this bronzer. Probably because I was scared of the red-ish tones in it. While "Hoola" is completely matte, this one has just a little shimmer to it. However, this is the shade I've been using the majority of the days. I think it's perfect for my skin tone and I think that's because my base is quite yellow, olive but I do have quite a bit of redness. It contours my face really nicely and blends in well with the natural tones of my face.
Coralista: The ever-loved blush. This was the first shade I tried because I was so happy I finally owned it. It's gorgeous. I love a good coral blush and when my skin is clear, this is definitely the colour I reach for the most. A coral blush is also pretty much an essential when going for a golden bronzed, beach summer look. ;)

My base routine remains relatively the same. However, I have added a few new steps to it. Along with my primer, I've also been mixing the Burberry Fresh Glow Luminous Fluid Base into my foundation. It gives off a perfect subtle glow without being overbearing and it brightens up your complexion beautifully.
I wanted a slight contour, so I used the sculpt powder from Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow. I then bronzed up my face a little more with Bobbi Brown's Shimmer Brick. Finally, for just a little definition on my cheeks, I opted for one of my favourite products, M.A.C's Stereo Rose. I think this is the first time I've talked about this product on here but it's been one of my favourites for years. Unfortunately it was a limited edition (or discontinued, I'm not 100% certain), however "Perfectly Lit" is quite similar.

M.A.C Lip Pencil "Soar": I've never been the biggest user of lip pencils but when I saw this one at the counter, I thought it would go really well with the majority of my lipsticks and decided to pick it up. It's the perfect mauvy-nude that goes with everything, just adding a little more plumpness to your lips.
M.A.C Lipstick "Twig": I've been eyeing this satin finish lipstick for a while now and finally decided to put it in my basket. It's perfect for everyday and believe it or not, but some of my lipsticks have been running out and it was the perfect time to justify a new one ;)
Lancome Lipgloss in "403": This is a really pretty sheer, baby pink lipgloss that screams summer. You can definitely layer it to create a barbie pink look but I like wearing this when I'm not doing anything outrageous with my makeup and just want a nice shine.
Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation "Ecru": I've been looking for a new foundation that gives medium to full coverage without being super heavy on my skin. I've finally found it in this product. I've only been using it for about a week, but I've really enjoyed it so far. The coverage is good because you can layer it nicely but I don't feel it on my skin throughout the day, especially at work, under harsh store lighting.
Hourglass Mineral Veil Primer: This is a repurchase that I got on a whim but I'm so happy I did. I've been using the L'oreal primer and while I like it, I have yet to find anything that works as well as this Hourglass one.
Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer "Custard": Again, this is another repurchase and after not using it for quite some time, I thought I would pick up a new one. It's even more perfect then I remember and it works wonders for my dark circles and blemishes.