Beauty On-the-Go

To say my life has got busier would be an understatement! Between work and my boyfriend I'm travelling somewhere or other at least once a week. As much as I enjoy my morning beauty routine, sometimes it's all about speed and convenience, as well as being able to touch up throughout the day. So, I thought I'd share my favourite products and tips for when you're on the go.

Tinted Moisturiser

If you don't have time to mess around with brushes or applying multiple products then you need a tinted moisturiser on hand. My base is the one thing I wouldn't think 'I'll just throw that in my bag and slap it on later' about. With a tinted moisturiser I can apply it in seconds and my skin is both hydrated and has some coverage.

My Pick: Nars Pure Radiance Tinted Moisturiser | £29 | post

I love this tinted moisturiser as it's hydrating without looking too 'wet' on the skin. It also provides a really nice level of coverage so once you add in concealer, no one will ever know it was a 30-second job! It's long-wearing and comes in probably the best shade selection I've come across in this type of product. It also comes in a squeezy tube so it's very easy to throw in my handbag if I have to.

Highlighter-Concealer Hybrid

These are amazing for touch-ups throughout the day as they're brightening and give a bit of extra coverage under the eyes, which is always necessary for me as my eye area can get a little oily and so my concealer can disappear quickly! It's also great if you think you're just looking a bit tired or lacklustre as the highlight really perks up the eye area.

My Pick: Charlotte Tilbury Mini Miracle Eye Wand | £29 | post

I think this is definitely one of the best coverage options in this type of product. I probably wouldn't use it on its own in the morning but for an easy mid-afternoon touch up it's perfect. It can be blended in seconds for an immediate eye refresh. Shade 3 is perfect for me as it's brightening but not so much lighter than my face that it looks 'off'. There's also an eye cream on the other end, which is always handy. This is a bit pricey for what it is and though it isn't as good coverage and doesn't come in as many shades, I do like the L'Oreal Lumi Magique as a drugstore alternative. 

Traceless Face Powder

Maybe this is more essential for the shiny-faced amongst us but I always have a face powder in my handbag. For me it's really important to have one that will eliminate shine without being cakey or leaving my face looking flat and powdery.

My Pick: Bourjois Healthy Balance Compact Powder | £8.99 | post

This is my all-time favourite face powder as it does exactly what I just described! It has a bit of coverage but nothing too much and it doesn't matter how quickly you apply it or how many re-applications you do throughout the day, it will never leave you thinking 'oops, went a bit overboard with the powder'. It's pretty much traceless and removes any shine without looking powdery.

Cream Eyeshadow Stick

Pretty much every work day is a cream eyeshadow day for me. With a stick formula, it's a quick swipe, 1 second of blending with your finger and you're good to go. I choose a super-pigmented, creamy formula in a multifaceted tone (so it looks like I put in more work than I did!)

My Pick: By Terry Ombre Blackstar in Bronze Moon | £29 | post

My favourite shade that fits the bill perfectly is By Terry's Bronze Moon. I love the neutral bronze-brown shimmer that's not too warm or too cool in tone. It stays crease free all day long and (no exaggeration!) takes about 5 seconds to apply. If you're after a budget alternative I find KIKO's 06 virtually identical in formula and colour. You could even try Maybelline's On & On Bronze, though that comes in a pot so isn't quite as handy.

Tinted Brow Gel

If you don't have time to painstakingly fill in and re-shape your eyebrows then get your hands on a tinted brow gel. With nothing on my brows they're a bit of a sorry sight but a tinted gel adds some colour, fullness and sets everything in place.

BBrowBar Eyebrow Gel* | £15

This is the first tinted brow gel I've ever loved. I don't tend to get on with the ones that have fibres as it can get a bit messy, so it's nice to have something that just adds a bit of colour and doesn't leave my brows looking or feeling crispy. I wear Indian Chocolate, which is perfect for dark brown hair.

Sheer Nude Lip Colour

When I don't have time to think about what I want to wear and if I want something I could genuinely apply without a mirror, I go for a nude sheer lip. My handbag always seems to have one or two of these floating around just in case I run out of time in the morning and forget to apply anything.

My Pick: MAC Lustre Lipstick in Jubilee | £15.50 | post

This is my classic 'my lips but better' pinky brown sheer nude. It's probably my most-worn lip colour for work days as it just goes with any look and adds a little hint of something.

Texturising Powder

Unfortunately my beloved Charles Worthington Dry Texturising Spray doesn't come in a mini size, but there are a few brands that do mini powder shakers that do the same thing. Dry shampoo is nice to refresh with but I do find it leaves more of a residue so I prefer these sorts of powders to give my roots some lift if my hair is looking a bit limp by the time the afternoon comes around.

My Pick: Charles Worthington Volume & Bounce Texturising Powder | £5.99 

Of course my top pick has to be this little handbag hero as it's basically the texturising spray in mini powder form (Batiste do something similar too, which is also pretty good). It's traceless in the hair so I just shake a little into my roots, give my hair a scrunch and it has so much more volume.

What are your favourite on-the-go beauty products?

 

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