Get ready for a loooong post today; I'm off on my third year abroad to France in 8 days and the packing has begun.
The first thing I did was start packing up my favourite make up products, putting everything I want to take into my massive leopard print toiletries bag. My plan is to just use what's in there until I go so if there's anything missing I will, hopefully, notice before I leave. I'm trying to only bring one of everything and I've included some palettes which I think really boost my collection and so I don't have too many little pots everywhere.
I realise this may all seem a little excessive, I am aware that I am going to France and that not only do they have make up there, but I will only be 30 minutes away from a huge Sephora. However, I want to make sure I have all my favourites with me, I have a feeling that I'll be using make up as a bit of a safety blanket for when I first arrive.
Most things here are just my everyday products, the exceptions being things like black lipstick which I am saving for parties. You'll also notice I haven't included brushes, I haven't packed those yet, but I'll probably be taking my staples from Real Techniques, Zoeva and Eco Tools. I guess that's for another post. Also, sorry that not everything is photographed, a few things were lost in a handbag!
Face
Chanel Vitalumière Aqua - 10 Beige
Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector BB cream - Light
B. Prepared Illuminating Primer
Rimmel Stay Blushed - Sunkissed Cherry
Bourjois Blusher - Rose Amber
Maybelline Fit Me Concealer - 10
Rimmel Hide the Blemish Concealer - Ivory
B. Radiant BB Under Eye Concealer
Bourjois Healthy Balance Powder - Vanille
Makeup Revolution Golden Sugar Palette
Eyes
Maybelline Brow Drama - Dark Brown
Maybelline Volum' Express Waterproof Mascara
Famous by Sue Moxley Get Lashed Mascara
Collection Fast Stroke Liquid Eyeliner - Black
Gosh Velvet Touch Kohl - Black
Prestige Kohl - Brown
Rimmel Scandal'Eyes Waterproof Kohl - Nude
Catrice Eyeshadow - Carrots of the Caribbean
MUA Mono Eyeshadow - Purple
Natural Collection Eyeshadow - Midnight
Topshop Crayon - Sun Shower
Zoeva Cocoa Blend Palette
Stila The Natural Palette
Lips
Rimmel Exaggerate Lipliner - Eastend Snob
Maybelline Color Drama - Nude Perfection
Maybelline ColorSensation Gloss - Cashmere Rose
Chanel Lipgloss - 119
MUA Luxe Velvet Lip Lacquer - Kooky
MUA Matte Lipstick - Lilac Belle
L'Oréal Color Riche Lipstick - Julianne's Nude
Estée Lauder Lipstick - 340 Envious
Lipcote
Barry M Lipstick - Black
Urban Decay Lipstick - Oil Slick
I'm sure I'll end up taking a couple of things out and adding others in because I am indecisive, but I'm pretty happy with this, I'm also excited about trying some new French products! If anyone has any suggestions please let me know!
I'm sure I'll end up taking a couple of things out and adding others in because I am indecisive, but I'm pretty happy with this, I'm also excited about trying some new French products! If anyone has any suggestions please let me know!
Good luck with your third year in France! I don't think what you're bringing is excessive at all, and I have major palette envy right now!
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Also, I was wondering what you Instagram username is, because when I try clicking on the Instagram icon it's just bringing me back to your blog :)
DeleteReally strongly recommend the Zoeva palette! I don't actually have instagram atm, but I am planning on rejoining soon, so I kept the icon there as a place holder because I'm rubbish with HTML and worried I wouldn't be able to get it back without ruining my layout. I really need to work on my skillz. Thank you for your comments xxxxx
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