• My Weekend Away Essentials

    I recently went away for the weekend and decided to be sensible about what I take with me when it comes to my makeup.  

    So these are my 5 items:

    1. A BB Cream - I took my Dior Hydra Life BB Creme with because it provides such great coverage and also has an SPF of 30.
    2. A compact eyeshadow palette - I chose my Bobbi Brown palette because it has a whole bunch of neutral browns that can be built up to be dramatic or toned down for a more natural look.
    3. A good mascara - if you are only taking one mascara, make sure it is one that gives you amazing results all the time.  I took my Chanel Sublime mascara because it never disappoints me.
    4. Blush - I love wearing blush and it is a must for me. I took my Smashbox blush because it is beautifully pigmented and adds a nice pink glow to my cheeks.
    5. A neutral lipstick - I took my Stila lip colour balm with because it is such a fantastic lipstick that wears like a lipbalm.  It is perfect for on the go touching up.

    At initially I told myself I could only take 5 things but I had to take my Inglot powder with because I like to take away the shine on my skin and have a more matte appearance. 

    So there is my list of Weekend Away Makeup Essentials.  Let me know what you carry with you and can't do without.

    Big hugs,
    Charlene XXX

    13 comments:

    1. Great products! I don't own any of these but would love to. I don't think I could narrow down my weekend away essentials to such a small list. I always pack way too much. xx

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      1. It is tough to narrow choices down, I had a tough time.

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    2. Love the list. I went for a weekend away last week and just took my whole cosmetic bag because I couldn't play favourites with my make-up. I found that I ended up only using my concealer (didn't apply any foundation), my blush (which I also dusted my eyelids with), my MAC Opulash mascara and a clear lipbalm. I could've followed your list and still have overpacked!

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      1. Thank you so much, glad you like the list :)

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    3. Love the list. I went for a weekend away last week and just took my whole cosmetic bag because I couldn't play favourites with my make-up. I found that I ended up only using my concealer (didn't apply any foundation), my blush (which I also dusted my eyelids with), my MAC Opulash mascara and a clear lipbalm. I could've followed your list and still have overpacked!

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    4. Same as Chicara, I could never just pack 5 or 6 things... I'm a very heavy packer, it's like it's in my DNA. Whenever Neal and I go away and I put all my suitcases and bags together, he just looks at me and says: Really?!

      Great picks though, still would like to try one of those Stila balms! x

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      1. Ha Ha, I use to be like that but hate packing too much now. The Stila balm is amazing!

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    5. This is good advice!:)I'm going away next week and I'll try only pack 5 things for the plane ride..This is exactly what I need!:)

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    6. Very sensible amount to take with :) and wonderful product choices xx

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      1. Your video gave me inspiration to share my products :)

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    7. I carry way to much stuff so I'm taking notes as to what is essential.

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    8. I beat you. I went away for 10 days and only took smoky eyeliner that smudges nicely, mascara and lipstick. I took a lot of skin care products as well, but that was the only makeup.

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