I subscribe to loads of beauty YouTube channels and I love ’empties’ videos. I am interested in what these gurus with ridiculously huge makeup collections actually use up. And what they love enough to repurchase. I’ve been saving up my empties for the last couple of months so I can share what I’ve been enjoying lately and why I like it. I have a much more modest makeup collection! I tend to wear the same basic makeup look everyday, switching up the level of coverage based on my skin, the weather and what I’m doing. You’ll note that there are no lip product empties and that’s because I have way too many lipsticks and I tend to switch between them daily!

Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturiser with SPF15
I have a larger skincare system but I start everyday with moisturiser. This is my go to daily moisturizer because it has a slight shimmer that brightens up my skin and it has SPF15. The SPF is important, I’m okay with having this as my only sun protection if I’m only walking to and from the car. Any more exposure and I need more coverage. I find this works well under all my makeup choices and isn’t too greasy. If I’m feeling frisky or know I will be going the powder foundation route, I will add a tiny drop of highlighter into the mix (I use Becca Liquid Shimmering Skin Perfector in Moonstone). Get it in supermarkets and variety stores.
NYX Matte Not Flat Powder Foundation in Nude
This is not a high coverage powder foundation but I love it! It can be used over liquid foundation to add extra coverage or on its own with with some well-placed concealer or other spot covers. It sits on the skin beautifully and does really blend it to look like skin. It has a nice velvety finish that really isn’t too flat. The packaging has held up to daily use and comes with a mirror and a separate compartment with a sponge. The sponge is washable and hasn’t broken down with cleaning. It is on the bulkier side for a compact (because the top is domed) but it is still small enough to throw in a bag for on the go touch ups. It’s also really affordable and comes in loads of colours. As you can see, I’m loving mine to death! Get it in Target, Priceline or Online.
Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in 20 Sand
This is the best of the affordable, high cover concealers! I use this under my eyes but instead of making that Kardashian triangle, I add some to my cheek redness too. I use a rounded brush or a damp beauty blender to blend it under my eyes and across my redness, fading out at the edges of my face and/or redness. You can’t go in with a too light shade but I use this all the time as ‘no foundation’ cover, maybe with some NYX powder foundation too. It leaves a really natural finish. I’ve actually been through a few of these and you can see I’m getting through this one… Get it in supermarkets, pharmacies and online.

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