Back To School Series #2 | Natural School Makeup

Going back to school after the Summer holidays can be nerve racking, so it's best to plan out a simple everyday makeup look, so you're not late for your first day back because of a makeup mishap. So for the second post in this 'Back To School' Series I'm going to share a natural, everyday makeup look with you that you'll - fingers crossed - be able to complete in 10 minutes.

For your base you're going to want to use a light/medium coverage BB cream -I really like my Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream at the moment- it's better to use a BB cream rather than a heavy coverage foundation because it will look so much more natural, and more appropriate for school. As for concealer, I'm sure you'll all have your favourite but I'd recommend the Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer, because it does a great job of concealing under-eye circles and any blemishes you may have too! Finally set your base with a powder, I love my Rimmel Stay Matte Powder because it looks natural and doesn't make your face look cakey, plus it helps to stop you getting an oily face throughout the day.

 For blush you'll need a soft and easy shade to wear, so a light pinky-peach is perfect! I really like Benefit Hervana blush for more neutral days. If you have time you could use a little highlighter too such as MAC MSF in 'Soft & Gentle' or -as a cheaper alternative- MUA Undress Your Skin Highlighter.

Now onto eyes, you're going to want to use either a shimmery neutral shade -like MAC 'All That Glitters' / MAC 'Naked Lunch'- or an almost-skin colour matte shade -like Urban Decay 'Walk Of Shame' / Urban Decay 'Foxy'- it's up to you weather you go for a shimmer or a matte as long it's natural-looking. You don't want to go over-board on eyes, so a little slick of eyeliner and a few lashings of a mascara should do you just fine.

For your lips, a light pink lipgloss or a glossy lipstick will be perfect. The Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Perfectors are great for a neutral gloss, and Revlon's Lip Butter in 'Strawberry Shortcake' would be great to use for shiny healthy-looking lips. And of course if you don't fancy a lipgloss or lipstick then you could use a lip balm of your choice to help prevent dry, chapped lips. I'm really liking the Maybelline Baby Lips right now.

So that is my natural school makeup look! Thanks for taking the time to read through this lengthy post and if you give this look a go yourself be sure to send me a picture on Twitter! My Twitter is: @Amybfashion35

Will you be using any of these products mentioned in this post? What do you think of my 'Back To School' Series?

The Wishlist | April

So here are some products I'm currently lusting over, I can't believe it's April already! It certainly doesn't seem like April though, what with snow a couple of weeks a go and the amount of gusty bitter-cold winds we've been having here in the UK.
  

Diamond Pyramid Necklace £7 | This Works Perfect Look Skin Miracle £28 | Hydraluron Moisture Booster £24.99 | Joyrich Bear Face Jumper £98 | Emma Hardie Cleansing Balm £34 | Clarins Liquid Bronze Self Tanning for Face and Decollete £18 | Topshop Petite Purple Speckle Skater Skirt £16 | & Other Stories Blusher £10

So this months wishlist contains an abundance of skincare/makeup products, but I'm really trying to take better cake of my skin and I want to shake up my usual makeup routine and add a bit of extra colour here and there, and try something new. Which brings me onto the Clarins Liquid Bronze Self Tanner, I want to look more tanned because I think it just makes your skin look so much healthier and glowy, so a gradual face tanner would be a great choice for lazy me, as it's so easy to build up. And I'm sure most of you will of heard about & Other Stories beauty products by now, I like the look of their blushers, and I love the little message imprinted on the blush "Go girl, seek happy nights to happy days".

Fashion-wise, I'm on the hunt for a new skater skirt and this delightful Topshop speckled purple one really has me attracted to it. My Topshop black skater skirt is getting a bit worn out now, so I think it's about time I bought another one. And whilst I was systematically searching the ASOS website I discovered this Joyrich Bear Face Jumper. I absolutely love the vivid mint green colour of this jumper and if it wasn't for the steep price tag of £98 (eeep) I would most certainly buy this, or already own it.

What products are you coveting for? Have you tried anything that's on my Wishlist?