Male Make-Up Essentials: My Everyday Kit

Its common nowadays to find that guys have a basic grooming kit, whether it contain post-shave balm, pair of tweezers, a lip-balm or sorts, a concealer stick or even some bronzer. So for the past two years I've been using various products that I think create a subtle, fresh-faced look for guys and a look that guys can get away with, without the "face full of make-up" stigma being attached. I will at a later date upload a video to "NevsNatterTV" showing how to apply each product, but I thought it'd be beneficial to create a blogpost to refer to for product purchases and application instrutions. 

I have chosen a selection of products that suit my skin type (normal - dry), and shades that suit my skins complexion however I have attempted to select products that suit general skin types.

#1

Now if make-up application is not for you, which is fine, I always recommend the use of a facial moisturiser/day cream and a hand lotion. After using various moisturisers I found that the Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Intensive Daily Moisturiser for Face with SPF 15 was the best option. Its almost like a primer and unlike the promise drugstore moisturisers make, the price really can be overlooked with the effectiveness of its application. 

#2

 After preparing the skin with the Elizabeth Arden Moisturiser, I use Benefits Boing Concealer in Shade 02. Now I'm not usually a fan of compact concealers as I really don't like having a completely matte face. However with Boing a little bit really goes a long way and the subtlety comes from not using excessively and the quality comes from its effective cover-up of blemishes. For contouring and for further coverup I use L'Oreal Nude Magique BB Cream, I just apply to the cheekbones, sides of my nose and my temples and it really helps cover any further blemishes and gives a more natural look!

#3

When it comes to brows I found it so hard to find a product that looked subtle enough for a guys every-day use. I looked at varying kits and treatments that can be used in order to shape/tint brows. I finally came across Benefits Speed Brow, which is a brush-on eyebrow gel, it keeps the eyebrow shaped with a neutral tint and it literally takes seconds to use.

#4

And finally a good lip-balm/treatment is so crucial. No body likes a cracked lip! So for more intense treatment I've been using the Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Intensive Lip Repair Cream which I have just been applying before I go to sleep and first thing when I wake up. Then for application during the day I've been using the EOS Moisturizing Lip Balm in Sweet Mint, it honestly smells so nice and so fresh.

So there you have it guys, some simple tips and products that can be used to create a subtle but clear complexion for guys who don't particularly wear make-up or for those simply looking for the right products. 

Please let me know what you thought of this post and I'll continue to upload similar tip and reviews as I have enjoyed doing this one so much!

What is your favourite product for a subtle look?

Nev

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Essentials in the Tub'

Yes, that is a cheeky picture of me in the tub!

HEY EVERYONE!

Today I thought I'd share with you my bath time essentials/skin/hair care items! I see a lot of these aimed at women's skin but I thought I'd aim this specifically at guys but with the majority of products designed for women it can apply to all! So without further ado...

1. Visibly Clear Gentle Exfoliating Wash

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2.Visibly Clear Pink Grapefruit Facial Wash

When having a bath I ALWAYS wash my face first, not quite sure why but I always have so I use the Visibly Clear Gentle Exfoliating Wash to exfoliate my skin and open my pores, followed by the Visibly Clear Pink Grapefruit Facial wash which I absolutely love, it smells so so nice and leaves my skin feeling really smooth!

3. Mark Hill "Get It Straight!" Straightening Shampoo

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4. Mark Hill "Straighten Up" Straightening Conditioner

Although the Mark Hill Shampoo/Conditioner Pair is fragrance-free I really like the way it leaves my hair, you can use the shampoo alone for quite tough/style ready hair (once dried) or use the conditioner and it leaves my fair feeling really soft and treated I love it, and that is surprising for me considering a love fragranced products! When conditioning I usually relax and leave the conditioner in for about 10 minutes.

5. Clearasil Daily Clear Avocado and Pomegranate Extracts Wash and Mask

(what a mouthful)

(not literally)

Whilst I'm relaxing with the conditioner on I like to use Clearasil's Avocado and Pomegranate Mask, leaving it on for 8 minutes and washing off with warm water and a flannel it really moisturises my skin, making sure to leave it feeling fresh and smelling lovely I might add! LOL

6. Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Body Scrub

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7. Soap & Glory Foam Call Body Wash

After rinsing the conditioner from my hair and the mask from my face I like to use the Sugar Crush Body Scrub on my skin. I think Soap & Glory's Sugar Crush scent is possibly my most favourite scent of all time. It smells absolutely amazing, seriously, next time you're in Boots, give it a smell and you'll see what I mean. 

But yeah I use it on the rest of my body, exfoliating it and the moisturising agents in it really help my skin to feel soft. And then finally, once rinsing off the scrub I got over the rest of my body with the Soap & Glory Foam Call Body Wash, which again smells DIVINE!

So yeah guys! Hope this post was useful for you, but thought I'd just share with you some of my essentials!

What products do you guys use in the bath?

- Nev xo