Makeup Routine using Technic Makeup

For those who know me well, I love a good bargain and when the lovely ( and patient can I add!) Sally got in touch about Technic and their budget beauty brand, I couldn't wait to try out their range. For long term readers, Technic was one of the first brands to feature on BMB and unfortunately in the first instance I was a little underwhelmed and disappointed in their products. Rest assured, with the opportunity to trial some of their new range 4 years later, I have a much better view of their makeup products and some of the goodies I was sent to try have a firm spot in my daily makeup bag and 5 minute makeup routine.

Is Technic makeup good?

When it comes to getting up on time in the morning I need all the help I can get so the touche-eclat esque twist up concealer works as a great pick me up. This doesn't provide the most coverage to hide my dark circle sins but I do like using this on my brow bone and inner corner to brighten up my face in the morning.

Also photographed is the Technic Colourfix pressed powder that is almost used up, hence the battered compact. This I have in the shade Cafe au Lait that comes in a MAC studio-fix esque compact, with a sponge and mirror under the powder itself. Although I am not normally one to use the free sponges, the mirror always comes in handy when I'm out and about. This has made a pleasant change from my Rimmel Stay Matte Powder as of late however I do find this can settle into fine lines and need reapplication sooner than my Rimmel used to. Nevertheless, this doesn't oxidise which is always a plus for miss snow white over here.

The most surprising of all the products, for me, has been their Sultry Nude Eyeshadow Palette. Along a similar colour palette to the Naked Palettes, the technic palette ( Tawny) is a great versatile piece and at £1.49 a pop, dare I say a bargain. I have been wearing these shadows on a near daily basis and if I want to vamp it up in the evening, use my favourite in the palette (the satin-taupe dupe ( a little more cranberry perhaps ) in the crease and add more mascara. Admittedly these perhaps are less long lasting than my UD shadows, and the matt shades slightly chalky, however the shimmer shades are fabulous and extremely pigmented and ones I am now always reaching for.

I often try to cheat the fact that I haven't made an effort by wearing a red/ berry tone lipstick to detract the attention away from a rushed outfit and messy hair. The lip-shine gloss is extremely pigmented that, if carefully applied, won't bleed but leaves your lips looking full and hydrated. My favourite way to wear this has been over a deeper berry lip stain or matt lipstick, particular my Rimmel 107, and did I also mention, this smells and tastes of watermelon sweets, amazing!

Have you tried any of Technic makeup range recently? 

Real Techniques Miracles Complexion Sponge - I didn't realise how much I'd love this. For a mere £5.99 this does an excellent job at providing you with a flawless base as it helps to smooth out harsh lines, providing a more natural looking base with your foundation. If you find that your foundation can look heavy and cakey upon application, I'd definitely urge you to try this.

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder - This is an old favourite of mine. Perhaps a boring feature however my thoughts don't change and I continue to rely on this to set my makeup and keep oil at bay.

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural - I was very kindly treated to this by my Auntie and I'd forgotten how much I loved it when I tried it first back in 2010/2011. More finely milled than the Rimmel, this is hardly detectable on thie skin but almost 'blurs' over your makeup to set it.

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer -Another antique of my favourites. A bargain concealer that easily covers spots and blemishes and one I also use under my eyes and as a highlight. Many find this too heavy under the eyes however with my No7 Dark Spot Corrector that provides a smooth base, I only need a small amount to sweep under my eyes.

All in all a successful Boots haul (ooh what a mouthful)! What have you been buying recently?

Beth x

Hello! There are many products in my collection that I reach for often but bypass doing a review despite loving them or using them as part of my daily routine so I thought that I would share a few of these with you today in the form of mini reviews.

Max Factor Masterpiece Max Mascara - I don't often review mascaras as I don't know what to say but the short bristles of the plastic wand allow for adding great length to your eyelashes without flaking,clumping or rubbing off under your eyes that can easily be layered without having crusty lashes, giving an overall natural look but with dark,long eyelashes. If you are wanting something more intense however I would suggest looking elsewhere.

Urban Decay Lip Junkie (Naked 2)- I am obsessed with this lip gloss. The colour is highly pigmented for a lip gloss, yet natural looking, and I love the mintiness. What's even better with this is that it isn't drying on the lips and it is very long lasting. I definitely will be adding this to my wish list once this is finished as I have been loving it recently.

Barbara Daily Blusher - I have recently found this out in a drawer and have been loving it. The colour, 02 Dusk, reminds me of my old faithful No7 Honey Blush as its great as a contour, blusher or bronzer. It is finely milled and not chalky and provides a great colour to the cheeks when built up but can equally be blended out if you are too heavy handed. I hope they still sell this as when I run out I shall be wanting a repurchase

Rimmel Clear Complexion Powder - I purchased this when my trusty Rimmel Stay Matte powder was out of stock in Boots and I was equally impressed by this. Although I prefer my Stay Matte, this helps keep my skin matte for 5 hours as it claims and also doesn't break me out. The only thing that wins me over with the Stay Matte as opposed to this is that this isn't as natural and can look cakey if not applied carefully however other than this, both powders are great and I would happily buy this again.

Technic Natural Lashes - I love using this to set my eyebrows in place and this definitely does that without being flaky and the spooly makes it easy to apply. For the price, which is very affordable, this lasts for ages and is a product I won't need to be spending more on as this does a great job.

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