This morning I saw a lady wearing bright red eye shadow. That’s right. Bright. Red.
If there’s one thing that makes you look like you have a weird disease, it’s bright red eye shadow. And how did I know it was eye shadow and not a severe case of pink eye? I saw her applying it on the train. Where do you even buy red eye shadow? And why would you?! So many questions. In my opinion you have to be super talented and possibly a Victoria’s Secret model to pull off red eye shadow.
Yes, you guessed it, the topic for today is makeup.
You know that moment in the morning when you go to apply your makeup, or ‘put on your face’ as they say; you pick up your foundation and squeeze the pump into your hand…and nothing comes out. Nothing except for a tiny pathetic little blob that will barely cover your eyelid. You unscrew the lid, shake it a bit, have a look inside to see if there’s anything left, maybe even poke around inside with a q-tip. Still, no dice.
That happened to me this morning. I had no clue I was due for a restock but it all became alarmingly clear when that pump failed to produce product. Now what. In a bid to rid my life of excess clutter, I got rid of all my old extra products weeks ago…and then I remembered, there was a sample of foundation in the new InStyle I bought the other day. All I could do was hope that the shade was even remotely suitable for my skin tone. After digging around my room to find the magazine and then finally locating the sample, I emerged victorious, ready for work with my face on, ready to face Wednesday.
I’m sure some of you are asking “why didn’t you just go without foundation for the day?” yes, this was an option. One I didn’t really give much time. I’m not proud of that. My addiction to wearing make up is perhaps rather unhealthy…I acknowledge that. Let’s move on.
In my desperate plea to conduct my morning routine as normal with the help of this sample, something amazing happened, I actually liked the product. It was slightly too dark, just by one shade, however that’s forgivable just this once, and it’s a really fantastic product, one I would never of gone for without this enforced urgency behind me. The product: L’Oreal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation. Yes, super-blendable.
After it passed the midday shine-test, with flying colours I might add, I set out to go buy it at lunch. And then it passed the price test too, as it was only £9.99! I have been using a YSL foundation for the last few months, which I loved, but I must admit the cheaper price for L’Oreal is a big draw card.
This has all happened at the right time as well, as it’s now officially autumn and I was due for a foundation tune up as the weather changes and my skin has other requirements. That’s right ladies, the changing of the seasons requires a makeup update.
I’ve never been a L’Oreal product user before, ever, except when I did that event for them last year and they gave me those free products – but I didn’t have to buy those. This is such a great product at such a good price, I recommend you give it a try. If you want to test it out first go buy the latest InStyle and get your free sample! Hopefully you’re Golden Beige…
And remember, say no to red eyeshadow.
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