Sun Loving Make Up Review

If you are anything like me when you are on holiday you want to have that natural look but you still need some minimal coverage. Whilst in Naxos the heat was intense so I knew there was no point me taking my usual bag of make up, instead I opted for 4 items that I had never tried before and they have now become my four essentials.

Base: 

Olay BB Complete Cream with Max Factor SPF 15 - Medium

 It was a perfect light weight formula that blended into the skin with ease. It gave a natural flawless coverage and also covered the redness on my nose area which is always a plus with me, it also comes in Light & Dark shades. As this BB Cream is SPF 15 I would generally put this on in the morning and it would last all day on the beach, only removing after my shower and then reapplying for the evening. My only tip would be if you are likely to be going in and out of the sea/pool then make sure you have an extra sun lotion with you just to top up on those places that are likely to burn. I love the multipurpose use of this item meaning I didn't need to take away endless bottles with me, also great if you are only taking hand luggage as it is less than 100ml. I will now be taking this item away with me for every trip in the sun.


Eyes:

Maybelline New York Lash Sensational Lash Multiplying Mascara Waterproof - Black

Waterproof mascaras often get a bad press as not being as good as the normal version. I did not find this with this Maybelline waterproof mascara, it did exactly what it promised to do by lengthening my lashes and giving them a nice colour. The shape of the brush helps to add volume to the lashes and also means its easy to apply to the bottom lashes too. I would wear this during the day on the beach often popping in and out of the sea and it still stayed put and I didn't get those horrible smudge marks. Similarly to the BB Cream I would use this in the evening too, I found the product to be the perfect thing for the evening heat of Naxos.


Maybelline New York Color Tattoo 24hr - Pink Gold

I didn't want to take away endless eye products and palettes away with me so when I saw this little pot claiming to have 24hr staying power I thought I'd give it a go. I was skeptical at first having used products in the past that claim to have all these super powers and they generally never deliver. So I was shocked when I first used this in Naxos on an evening out and didn't get home until the early hours and looking in the mirror to see the lovely pink gold colour still on my lids. It is easy to apply, I usually just used my finger, it goes on smoothly and the colour is very pigmented so you really don't need to use a lot, which means the pot lasts longer so win win. I can't wait to add to my collection and get the rest of the colours in the range.

Lips:

Nivea Sun Protect SPF 30

During the day there was no point wearing lipsticks so my go to essential on the beach and sightseeing was this lip balm by Nivea. Its easy to apply and goes on to the lips with a moisturising texture but you never feel like you have something heavy on your lips. Handy little tube that I took everywhere with me and reapplied as often as needed. It lasts a long time as after nearly 3 weeks abroad I still have loads left. 

Please feel free to leave me a comment about your own favorites and anything you think I should check out :)