The One & Only Make-Up Tag

I was tagged by the lovely Ana from Anagoesgreen to do the One & Only Tag that's currently circulating on the blogosphere.  It was tough going through my make-up collection and compiling what's essentially an ultimate favourites list, but here we go - these are my final picks to the question "If you could only have one.....what would it be?".

Primer

I don't tend to use primers everyday, but I definitely reach for one if I'm going out at night or it's a special occasion where I need my make-up to stay put.  My one primer of choice would be Murad Hybrids Skin Perfecting Primer* which has a special blemish and shine control formula.   

Base product

I deliberated for a little while as to whether I should pick a BB cream/tinted moisturiser or a full on foundation.  In the end, I kept it simple and chose my HG Bare Minerals Original Foundation.  It gives a lovely light-medium coverage and doesn't clog my pores.

Concealer

This was hard!  I use so many different concealers on a regular basis that it was nearly impossible to pick just one.  However, Perricone MD No Concealer Concealer* takes home the coveted prize as it's my favourite for correcting undereye circles and without it I look like an extra from The Walking Dead.  Enough said.

Powder 

To set my make-up and to get that flawless finish, I always use Jurlique Rose Silk Finishing Powder*.  It requires some touching up throughout the day/night on my oily/combination skin, but once it's one it gives a beautiful almost airbrushed look.

Blush

My HG blusher of all time would probably be a Daniel Sandler Watercolour Liquid Blush*.  These little bottles of amazingness will last you until the end of time and are so easy to apply.

Bronzer

There are a number of bronzers that I rotate between, but let's face it, it was always going to be Benefit Hoola Bronzer wasn't it?  It was the first bronzer I ever purchased and it's still very much a well loved favourite after all this time.

Highlighter

I don't use highlighters that often, but when I do it's usually Benefit Sun Beam which is great for giving the skin a little pick me up, 'glow' to it.

Make-up Brush

So this took all of five seconds to answer - the Real Techniques Buffing Brush of course!  I use it nearly every single day to apply a whole range of different bases.  Mine's a year old and still looking like new. 

Eyebrow Product

To fill mine in, I mostly use Essential Care Mineral Eye Liner Pencil in Brown.  I found it slightly disappointing as an actual eyeliner (though it's still OK for a subtle smokey eye), but oddly enough I found it lasted a lot longer and better on my brows instead.

Eyeshadow Single

Yeah I so wanted to cheat and pick a palette for this one!  Instead I picked Maybelline 24 Hour Colour Tattoo in On and On Bronze.  Insanely easy to wear, I just blend it over my eyelids with my finger and I'm good to go with zero creasing.

Eyeliner

My favourite is still Soap & Glory Smoulder Kohl Eyeliner, such an amazing product for a budget friendly price, and one that I'd say rivals the Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliners in a heartbeat.

Mascara 

I've lost count of how many mascaras I've ever tried out, but it's been a lot and yet I still haven't found my ultimate HG.  So coming in at a close second place, I'm going to say Lancome Hypnose Star Mascara.  

Lipstick

It was a toss up between Modesty and Shy Girl, but MAC Cremesheen Lipstick in Shy Girl wins simply because it's the one I wear the most often.  Love this everyday, neutral friendly shade so damn much!

Lip Balm

I own an enormous amount of lip balms so having to whittle it down to one was difficult.  After some pondering, I chose Dr Lipp Original Nipple Balm For Lips*.  This baby hydrates my lips like no other and I know I'll be using it constantly when the weather gets colder. 

Nail polish

Just one nail polish, are you serious?!  Maybe it's because we're heading into A/W but I decided to pick Zoya Nail Lacquer in Petra, a beautiful creme dusky purpley grey.

Let me know if you do this tag - would love to see what your one and onlys are!

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