My Favourite Products from No7

I do love a bargain with makeup as student life is not exactly prosperous but, when I do have a little more money I like to stock up on some more expensive products, especially from No7.

Moisturiser

Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Serum (£26).

Starting with the base first I use a moisturiser to prep my skin. the moisturiser I use from the No7 range is actually more of a serum. It is in the anti-aging group but dont let that put you off!. Anti ageing moisturisers are great if you have sensitive skin as they are super gentle and with this particular serum it protects the skin from the cold winds and any sun damage meaning you can use it all year around under your makeup. It doesn't have any SPF or UVA protection but its always better if you concentrate this in your foundations as this is your main makeup base.

Primer

Airbrush Away Primer £16.50

Primer is the go to for smooth skin and a makeup look that will last all day/night, it doesn't matter how much you spend on your foundation if your primer isn't good you wont see results. I like to use this primer as it evens out the texture of your skin which is well suited if you have dry/oily skin. I also love this primer as its not too greasy, once it's settled into the skin it wont move your foundation around.

Foundation

I have two foundations that I go to from No7; One for everyday and one for nights out/special occasions. The one I use for the Day is the Stay Perfect Foundation (£15) as it has a nice medium coverage not making it too heavy and it also has SPF 15 and Vitamin E allowing it to protect your skin too. (I wouldn't recommend you use this as a substitute to sun creams while on holiday as it doesn't have the UVA protection which is the main protector from sun damage to the skin.)

The foundation I use for Night time is the Airbrush Away Foundation (£16.50), just like the primer it smooths out pores and any blemishes. The smoothing acts as a great base for a evening makeup as it looks full coverage but has the consistency of a medium coverage foundation; it wont look really caked once you add you highlighter and shimmer.

The main thing I like about No7 foundations is that I know I will have the right shade every time; if you ask, a member of staff can give you a free skin match so that you can find the right shade for your skin - im a warm Beige but before the test I was buying 2 shades lighter oops!

Brows!

I usually use the Soap and Glory Pen however if they've run out of my shade etc. I like to go for this as a substitute - Beautiful Eyebrow Sculpting Pencil (£8) in the shade Blonde. The angled was pen allows you to create natural strokes and lasts for ages...I've been swimming with this and my eyebrows didn't budge. The comb allows your natural hairs to blend with the pen strokes making your eyebrows look super natural.

Mascara's

I love the mascara's from No7, if I have a bit more income I make sure to buy them before anything else. Over the years I've gathered a few favourite ones for different looks

Nights out : Midnight Lash (£13.50). This one is great for nights out as its super buildable without being clumpy and gives you lots of volume if you cant be bothered to do your falsies.

Day to day: Extreme Length Extended (£13). This mascara keeps your eyes looking natural for the day. it enhances the length of your natural lashes giving a simple look that can last throughout the day.

Special Occasions during the day: Lash Impact (£13.50). This one is great for weddings or family events ad its a mixture between the previous mascara's. It gives enough volume to be able to compete with your more enhanced makeup look however it's not too heavy making it blend naturally with no clumps.