Makeup Change Up-Summer sun!

Hello! Hope you're all enjoying the sunshine! I most definitely have been. BBQ's, daily beach visits and back garden lounging has really altered my makeup choices this past week. My usual foundation routine has been quickly replaced by a 'bronzing tint'. Yeh, I know, I can't quite believe it either. Next I'll be singing the praises of tinted moisturisers.....

Anyways, my go to face this past week has been-

Clarins Intense Bronze Self Tanning Tint. This little beauty has been my 'foundation'. I received this in a goody bag of some sort and never touched it as the scarily dark chocolate coloured liquid looked waaaaaay too dark for me. My sister who is a heck of a lot darker than me, had been wearing it instead of foundation. Her skin looked magnificent,so I slapped on some tan and tried it. Applied with a cotton pad, it gives your face a very natural looking tan,not at all orange.It doesn't block my pores and somehow makes my face radiant. It seems to last 2-3 days on me and wears off nicely. Now I wouldn't wear this alone if my skin wasn't in the good condition it is now. Probably just as a facial tanner base for when the rest of my body is slathered up with the fake stuff. But for now its working a treat :D

I then cover any nasties with Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer. Everyone and their mother knows what a good job this does.

For blush Ive been loving Illamasqua Cream Pigment in Emerge. A beautiful matte peach. 

I've been adding a little touch of MAC Stereo Rose Mineralised Skin Finish as a highlight or on some days using this solely for blush. Stereo Rose gives the perfect flushed glow to a tanned visage.

The usual routine of Avon Blonde Brow Pencil, curled lashes and Max Factor False Lash Effect Waterproof Mascara applies and then I've been finishing off with a quick sweep of Bourjois Bronzing Powder

Surprisingly I haven't been wearing any eyeshadow or liner. Maybe a touch of bronzer through my crease. Just keeping the whole face fresh and natural.

Lips have been bright and bold as always! Rimmel Kate Moss 110 has featured a lot this week,it's a gorgeous matte coral red that looks wonderful on tanned skin.

Current 'Northern Ireland Heatwave' Face

The big hair came from an experiment with my waver. Yes, I've realised my hairs big enough and crimping it 'a la Heather age 8' doesn't do me much good! Also apologies for the awkward 'selfie'. Not the best at taking pics of myself!

Does the sunny weather make you reach for different products? I normally change up a few things in the summer but no foundation?! High temperatures make you do strange things! Here's hoping the weather keeps up for a wee while longer, I'm really enjoying all these sunny days off on maternity leave with baby Rosa ;) Plenty of excuses for copious amounts of Nutella Ice Cream. :D

Perfect Pins with Sally Hansen

Well the sun has finally decided to shine over NI. The last few days have been very warm. So warm in fact that I've been wearing pretty little dresses and shorts. Now my skin is very light, not quite alabaster or porcelain, more of an ivory shade. Factor 50 is my friend whilst on work trips to the Caribbean and now this week in my back garden. I love being in the sun,just not baking in it. I envy those bronze goddesses with their beautiful golden glow, so fake tan has been a must have accessory with my chosen outfits this week. 

Airbrush Legs Lotion 'Tan'
Watch my Baby B Browne review here

Sally Hansen Airbrush legs has been my go to 'instant' tanning product for many years. Not only does it give your skin a realistic tan without having to wait for it to develop, it also covers any marks or blemishes you may have and makes your legs or wherever else you put it,look flawless. Then you just simply wash it all off with soap and water. 

 Sally Hansen has recently brought out a lotion version of their famous Airbrush Legs. I was eager to try it as anyone who has ever used the spray can version will know that the spray gets everywhere.yes you may be perfectly tanned but so is your bathroom by the end of it.

I tried the "tan" shade and well it was wonderful. I used a tanning mitt to apply it to ensure a smooth streak free finish. The lotion glided on to the skin making it easy to apply. I wasn't a fan of the shimmer in the spray can version so I was happy to see that the lotion was matte. Perfect pins were mine! Of course I applied the lotion to the rest of my body.I mean who actually only applies airbrush legs to their legs? You're seriously missing out if you haven't tried it everywhere else!

Left leg with Airbrush Legs lotion applied.
Photo makes the tan look a little lighter
than it is in real life.

Just like the original, the lotion is long wearing.Any encounters with water splashes or my 6 week olds baby sick (lovely) didn't affect the coverage or cause any mottling or weird streaky bits. Unlike Rimmel Sunshimmer which practically drips off you if you get caught in the rain. Removal was simple with a bit of a extra soap in the shower.

I prefer the Airbrush legs lotion over the spray version and will most definitely be repurchasing it. It is a thicker consistency than sunshimmer and definitely applies better. You could mix it with a bit if moisturiser for a lighter more even coverage. At around £13 a tube, its a little pricey but for me so worth it. I'll also be using this for bronzing up models in studio shoots as its transfer resistant and now that its matte will photograph better than the shimmery spray. 

This is going to be a permanent resident in my crew case. You never know when your quick trip to New York suddenly becomes a 4 night Barbados! I dont want to be too pale and interesting on the beach ;)

You can buy Airbrush Legs from most chemists and supermarkets.