Ystyle.Me: BEAUTY

18 SEPTEMBER 2013

| SUMMER BEAUTY MUST-HAVES |

I absolutely love Summer. But sometimes wearing make-up during the hot Summer months can be difficult. Most of the time I want to step out of the house wearing just my tinted moisturizer and a lippy, but I wasn't lucky enough to be born with air-brushed flawless skin. That's why I like to invest in Summer beauty products that help me look like I have minimal makeup on but also allow me to achieve that healthy glowing skin!

I was recently in Seoul on a business trip and for the first time in 23 years I was forced to experience Korea's scorching hot and humid Summer. It was absolutely impossible to wear foundation without it melting off my skin in less than 3 seconds! If it wasn't for Benefit Cosmetic's 'Stay Flawless 15-hour Primer' there was no way I could have worn any type of make-up on my face. After applying this primer, my make-up actually stayed in place for most of the day, except for the occasional touch up on my nose and forehead.

The next item which I cannot live without during Summer is Benefit Cosmetic's 'Ultra Radiance Facial Re-Hydrating Mist'. It doesn't matter if the weather is dry or humid, it is crucial that your face remains hydrated at all times. This facial mist is basically a two-in-one as it sets your make up and gives your face a nice healthy glow.

The third item is Too Faced's 'Absolutely Invisible Candlelight' illuminating translucent powder. If you're searching for a powdered illuminiser that has minimal shimmer, then this is the product for you. The key to Summer beauty is natural and healthy glowing skin, and you can achieve this by applying 'Candlelight' on your t-zone and your cheeks.

The next two products are blushes from Benefit Cosmetics. I'm always on the look out for blushes that look natural and give me a slight pinky/peachy glow and these two products do that perfectly! The 'Rockateur' is slightly more pigmented than the 'Fine One One' so it will also be great to wear at night with heavier make-up.

The next two are lip products from Missha. Perfect lip colours for Summer are definitely coral and orange and these two are so creamy, pigmented and hydrating which is all I really look for in lipstick. I really think that in the warmer months you can get away with wearing minimal or no eye-makeup at all. Simply by wearing mascara and a bright lip you can sport a beautiful Summer make-up look!

Last but not least my next must-have is a fragrance that I'm completely obsessed with. It's Jo Malone's 'Orange Blossom Cologne'. This perfume has the perfect combination of floral and fruity and the best thing is, the smell lasts for hours and hours without re-application. It's a little on the pricier side, but it is definitely a must-have for all you perfume collectors for the Spring and Summer months!

29 JULY 2013

| RED LIPS |

Many of you may already know but I love makeup. I think makeup is as important as what you wear because it can really make or break a look. I especially adore lip products and am always searching for a lipstick that is wearable all year round. So, I decided to focus today's beauty post on red lipsticks. Red lipstick is a makeup classic. The key is to find the right shade of red that can brighten and compliment your natural skin complexion. I guarantee that anyone and everyone can look fabulous wearing red lipstick, it's just a matter of finding the perfect shade and texture for your lips.

Here are some of my favourite lip products I have collected over the years.

Everytime I go to a cosmetics counter I can't help but to immediately browse through the lipstick section to see if any new shades of red have been released. Sporting red lips is such a fantastic way to add a touch of glamour and style to an outfit, whether you are wearing a classic little black dress of your favourite pair of boyfriend jeans and a grey t-shirt.

Click HERE for a video on 'Ultimate Guide to Red Lips' - by Lisa Eldridge