The Beauty Tag!

Hey!

Last day of April and I very nearly forgot to post this! Only I would fail my challenge of blogging every day in April, on the very last day! 

But never fear, 'The Beauty Tag' is here!

1. Do you remember your first make up item?

Yeah, when I was 14 (quite late, I know) Father Christmas gave me some eye shadows and a little lip gloss, as I wasn't allowed to wear make-up I was so shocked, and remember looking at my Mum and saying 'I think he's made a mistake, these can't be for me!' hahahahaa!

Just to clarify, I knew Santa wasn't real, but was pretending for my younger Brother, so was trying to subtly ask her 'Am I really allowed to have and wear these?!!'


2. What kind of coverage do you prefer for your foundation?
Normally I'd say light to medium, but on special occasions and nights out I prefer a fuller coverage.

3. Favourite high end brand?

Definitely Mac! I don't own anything from there myself but have tried their products and I love them! I'm normally more of an eye girl, but their lipsticks are just perfection.

4. Favourite drugstore/highstreet brand?

Hmm tricky! I use a variety of brands for different products...

5. What cosmetics brands have you always wanted to try but still haven't?

I am dying to try the Naked palettes by Urban Decay. I've also heard good things about Nars, and as I said I would love to actually own a Mac lip stick. 

Brands like Chanel and YSL don't really tickle my fancy...

6. Do you wear fake eyelashes?

I buy them, and then never wear them! I've worn them about twice, on nights out. I did get on with them fairly well though, so I might start wearing them again!

7. Is there any kind of make up you can't leave the house without?

No, honestly I leave the house about 60% of the time with no make up on!

8. What is your most cherished beauty product?

Ok, not the usual type of answer here...mine is without a doubt my Urban Decay 24/7 glide on eye pencil in Perversion! It's the only pencil eye liner that actually stays on my eyes! I lost my first one on a night out, and actually cried about it the next day (although that could have been 'cus I was hungover too!)

9. How often do you shop for make up? Do you pick out a lot of products at once?

Erm, well when I need something I'll write it down and buy it next time I go out...but if you mean randomly....I do browse Superdrug and Boots everytime I go shopping, and normally don't come out empty handed...

I also make use of the 3 for 2's at Boots on a regular basis!
 
10. Do you have a 'beauty budget'?

I don't really, but I don't go wild because I haven't got the money..I try to really ask myself if I need it, or more commonly these days, have I read good reviews on it?!

11. What type of product do you buy the most?

Er, well it's not strictly make up, but I buy nail varnish the most, no question about it! I think I've kept Barry M in business for the past 4 years!

12. Do you have a favourite place to shop for make up?

In town I use Superdrug and Boots...depending on any offers or 3 for 2's that are happening! I don't buy make up much online, but I have been using Feel Unique a little, and I'm quite liking it.

13. If you could only buy from one brand, which brand would you choose?

Urban Decay! Because there's no way I could go without my eye liner!

14. Which brand has the best packaging?

I try REALLY hard not to be influenced by the packaging but we're all victims of it, whether we realise or not!  I actually quite like Mac packaging, it's simple yet sophisticated and you know what's what.

15. Which celebrity always has great make up?

I change my mind about this all the time! I've noticed Emma Watson's make up a couple of times.

16. Which do you apply first, concealer or foundation?

Concealer then foundation...

17. Do you like multifunctional products like lip and cheek stains?

I've never really tried them purely because I'm very sceptical about whether they'd be any good...I don't mind being proved wrong though, if anyone wants to suggest some?!


18. Do you apply your foundation with a brush, sponge or fingers?

If I'm in a rush I'll use my fingers, If I've got more time, or am spending longer on my make up then I tend to use a brush.

19. Which foundation do you use the most?

I am using the L'Oreal True Match Foundation the most at the moment, and I'm really loving it!

20. Do you use a make up base or primer for the eyes? 

I use the Revlon PhotoReady Perfecting Primer, which works really well, however I'm not too keen on the smell! I don't use primers for my eyes, because I don't often wear eye shadow.



So, now you know a little more about the ins and outs of make up with Ella!

I'd love to know your answers, so I tag everyone who reads this! I will also tag some people on twitter!

Ella.x