To make the most of the August bank holiday weekend, me and my boyfriend decided to spend a few days exploring other parts of the UK, namely Bath and Bristol.
Normally I'm a huge overpacker, but conscious of the big gap between arriving in the city and checking into our hotel, I tried to pack only what was really needed and I'm pleased to say I got it just right on this occasion!
Face
Madara tinting fluid (not pictured)- My go to base this summer (click here to read my full review).
Garnier anti dark circle roll on- A sheer coverage concealer that helps to disguise the appearance of dark circles and red patches.
Urban decay finishing powder- A transclucent powder that helps to mattify my face and can be topped up during the day without looking cakey.
Maybelline dream mousse blush in peach satin - A gorgeous peachy pink shade. It does need reapplying during the day, but it has a subtle shimmer so there's no need for highlighter.
Eyes
Sleek make up au naturel palette- A versatile palette with plenty of matte and shimmery shades. I especially liked Nubuck, Taupe and Bark.
Avon supershock gel eyeliner- A long lasting pigmented eyeliner, the only downside is that it needs regular sharpening.
No 7 lash adapt mascara- Great for adding some daytime length and volume. Long lasting too.
Clinique bottom lash mascara- This has a tiny 1cm brush so perfect for those bottom lashes. 100% smudge-proof too.
Lips
Maxfactor Max effect lip gloss in sweet red- A beautiful pinky red lipgloss that's great for adding a hit of colour to the lips.
Tools- The Body Shop face and body brush, Cosmetics A La Carte eyelash curlers and a disposable mascara wand.
Have you ever been to Bath or Bristol? What's usually in your travel make up bag?
I visited Bath ages ago when I was looking at uni - so sad I haven't gone back to visit yet, it really is a lovely city! Hope you had a good time there :)
ReplyDeleteooo you've got some use out your sleek palette. could you do a look with it please? xx
ReplyDeleteI'm from bristol but am a little ashamed to say i haven't been to bath in years.
ReplyDeleteHow did you find it?
Also how do you find the maybelline blush? Is it very pigmented?
I used to live in Bath :) Love it. Go back regularly. Glad you had a fab time xx
ReplyDeleteYou pack very similar things to me! Enjoy your little travels, both gorgeous places :).
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Yu - Thanks, it really is a beautiful city x
ReplyDeleteElle Marie - Sure, this week is rather hectic for me, but will try and get one up asap x
RIA - I thought it was a beautiful city full of historic buildings and places of interest. Definitely worth a visit. I'd say the pigmentation was medium- enough to give a decent colour but not so much that it's hard to blend x
Computergirl - Thank you, it's a lovely place isn't it x
Dreams That Glitter xoxo - Thanks, it was a lovely weekend away x
I saw a few pics from that trip! (somewhere... maybe on twitter/fb?) and it looked like you were blessed with good weather!
ReplyDeleteBristol and Bath are definitely great choices and so is your make up collection! =)
such a great post! :)
ReplyDeleteBath and Bristol are lovely cities- was there at the beginning of the summer! Have you been to cheddar- amazing village with cute tea rooms, very english :)
ReplyDeleteRinny - Thanks, we did have some rain on Saturday but on the whole the weather was good. Both are such beautiful cities too x
ReplyDeleteclaire - Thanks x
Aphra - No I haven't, but will definitely bear that in mind if I make a return visit x