5 Product Face

I see so many 5 product face posts in the blogger/vlogger world. I really enjoy reading/watching them, and thought it would be fun to try out for myself and share with you! 

I didn't have too much trouble narrowing it down to just 5 products (minus brushes); for me, concealer, mascara and brows are a must, but let's see what else I chose...

I began with the Maybelline Eraser Eye concealer, but applied that all over my face rather than just my under eyes like I usually would, to create a light, barely-there base. 

Also by Maybelline, I used the Master Sculpt contour duo, and here's where you can bend the rules and get creative. I used this not only to highlight and contour, but I blended the contour through the sockets of my eyes and along the lower lash line for a warm and neutral brown eye, and then I dabbed the highlight in the centre of my lid. 

After applying Estée Lauder's Sumptuous Extreme mascara to my top and bottom lashes, I added more of the contour powder to my waterline to act as a brown eyeliner.

I then filled in my brows as usual with Archery by Soap & Glory - I'm sure you're all sick and tired of hearing about it, but I had to include it!

As the eyes were so minimal, I went for a more out there lip colour - Coral from Claire's accessories - to brighten the look. It then needed some serious blotting as it's a real neon colour (much more than my camera has shown it to be) - not something I tend to wear on an every day basis but it was fun to play around with. 

There you have it!

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New On The Shelves | Maybelline's Master Sculpt

Maybelline have recently launched their new contouring duo, which they have called Master Sculpt. It's a small, compact square of which about two thirds of the surface being the contour powder, and the other third a highlighter. By lifting up the pan holding the powders, a mirror is revealed, as well as a thin brush, ideal for brushing under the cheekbones and down the sides of the nose or across the temples; its size allows you to be far more accurate than you would with a large, fluffy bronzer brush. When I use the product, I use the thin brush with a light amount of product just under my cheek bones, and then do a large amount of blending to fake a shadow, not a line. I really, really do love the brush it comes with, definitely a great addition to the product. It resembles the same design as that of the Nars Ita and Benefit Hoola brushes, and although the Maybelline brush may not be as soft or good quality, it does work well. For the extra features of the brush, mirror (and the of course the two powders) as well as what feels like sturdy, robust packaging, I'd say this product is well worth the £6.99 it retails for. (In my local boots it was also by one get one half price on Maybelline products, so that really is a good deal).

You can buy Maybelline's Master Sculpt in two shades, light medium and medium dark, although I'm pretty sure the highlighter is the same in both. The highlighter is okay, it's beautiful in the pan, but I find it to be quite sheer when I applied to the high points of my face. I do like it, but still prefer MUA's highlighter. The difference between the two shades of contour is that light medium is a warmer toned orangey powder, whereas medium dark is quite cool and grey toned, which is more ideal for contouring, especially for those who are quite pale skinned like myself. FINALLY, there is a drugstore product meant for contouring and not bronzing that has been made to suit pale tones! I've not seen any around before, except possibly Chisel Cheeks by Barry M, that aren't orange.

I would highly recommend this product if you are on the hunt for a new contouring powder, or if it'll be the first you've owned, like me. I've found it really easy to use, and I really love it.

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