Fabulously fantastic: Make up wonders of BB Cream and Foundation

When I was younger I was embarrassed of my freckles this led to me wearing copious amounts of foundation on my face or as we called it base. As I grew older and became more accepting of my freckles I also realised that the goo I was putting on my face was not doing my skin any good, not to mention that I struggled to find a colour to match my pale complexion and was prone to outbreaks. I'm also one for a natural complexion preferring to have an all natural foundation aka glowing skin, which was the greatest advantage when I stopped wearing foundation. Fast forward about 10 years though and call it age or its just in my head, my face looks a bit drab to what I would prefer so on a foundation hunt I went. Foundation has of course evolved dramatically over the years with technology it is now super light, contains SPF and other vitamins. So I settled on Maybeline Eraser. For those days when my skin needs a little pick me up, The Eraser is a perfect with an anti aging formula containing SPF 18, goji berries and collagen.
Then came BB cream which has also evolved a lot since it first hit the shelves last year..Of course I was delighted to be able to find Garnier's BB Cream was not only light on the skin and suited my complexion but contained SPF20 and came in a combination to oily skin formula. The choices are endless. So now when I look in the mirror and think my face looks a bit blotchy or uneven BB cream to the rescue or if it just needs a little bit of cheer up I use my Maybeline Eraser Foundation and if I’m lucky to have a good natural glow with no blemishes, just some blusher to the cheeks. As I seem to be a little bit behind on the make up front I enjoy reading the Small Things Blog, Kate has some great tips and I've learnt about products I did not even know exisited before, make-up really has evolved.
To stop my new found make up collection falling all around my handbag I've made a cute little make-up bag. The thing about make up bags are they are super easy to make and can make for a great first time sewing project. Check youcanmakethis.com for a great pattern.