I’ve been watching some make-up collection videos on YouTube lately and I always wonder how people with such an extensive collection can use all of their products regularly. In comparison, my make-up collection is a little larger than the average girl but everything fits in one space and I only buy products if I don’t own a similar shade. After looking through the make-up space in my wardrobe, I realised there are actually a couple of products which I don’t use that often, even though I’d like to.
I thought I would share some of my products which I wish I used more and hopefully, it will encourage you to have a look in your collection and find some hidden gems you’ve forgotten about! My most neglected products are probably eyeshadows. I don’t wear them daily and because I have hooded eyes you can’t even tell I’m wearing eyeshadow when I do make the effort! The Pixi Week of Wakeup Makeup Palette is such a great palette when you’re in a bit of a rut and you’re not really sure what to wear that day.
There are 3 eyeshadows, 1 blusher and 1-2 lip colours for each day of the week and all of the products are really high quality. I think I might set myself a challenge to use their combinations for a full week. Continuing on with the eye theme, I was really excited when the Maybelline Colour Tattoos first arrived. Cream eyeshadows before them didn’t work on me at all and I’d be left with huge creases on my eyes.
I might try to use these as a base colour for eyeshadow on my next night out. I haven’t really figured out the best way to apply cream blushers yet, particularly the Topshop Cream Blushers. I always think if I apply them over my foundation it will either ruin everything or I’ll look extremely embarrassed. I’ve heard they work best with stippling brushes so maybe I’ll get more use out of them if I picked one up. I’d say the product I have most of is mascara. It wasn’t long ago when I had a collection of over 20 of them, It was a sad day when I had to throw them out.
The Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara is still one of my favourites, but I’m often in such a rush to do my make-up that I don’t really have time to fiddle about with two separate mascaras. The tiny wand really makes a difference to the bottom lashes and those tiny inner/outer corner lashes so I really wish I used it more. Trying to pull off a cat eyeliner look has been one of my goals but for the longest time, I’ve never been able to do it.
It’s one of those looks which everyone suits and looks amazing in but me! My Urban Decay 24/7 Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner has been long neglected until the other night when I actually achieved a perfect line with it! Though the other eye.. let’s not go there. It’s probably the easiest liquid eyeliner I’ve come across so I’m definitely going to be practising a lot more with this one. Last but not least, is red lipstick.
I always love wearing my MAC Russian Red lipstick but I find that it can be a bit too daring for everyday wear. The colour is a gorgeous deep red with blue undertones and really looks good on everyone. I often get more use out of bolder colours by dabbing the colour lightly and blending it out for a more subtle look so I think I’ll be trying that with this colour. I hope you enjoyed this post and it helped you realise which products you’ve been neglecting! It’s always nice to rediscover old favourites.