FOTD: Pretty in pink

So today's face of the day was completed using the following products:

BASE: Laura Mercier silk crème foundation (cream ivory) & Collection Lasting Perfection concealer (fair 1). To set I used Rimmel Stay Matte (001 transparent)

CHEEKS: Benefit Hoola Bronzer & M.A.C Dame blush

HIGHLIGHT: Topshop All Over Glow

EYES: Chanel Soleil Tan De Chanel (through socket) M.A.C Wedge eyeshadow (to blend) & Vanilla (on lid & brown bone) Maybelline Master Precise liquid eyeliner (lash line) M.A.C Fascinating eye kohl (water line) Maybelline the falsies volume express-black drama.

LIPS: M.A.C Please Me & Russian Red (blended together)

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