Simple summer everyday make-up

In the UK it doesn't get that hot very often, therefore whenever it does my skin just is not used to it. This means that if I wear a full face of makeup, by the end of the day it will have no doubt slid all the way down to my chin. To combat that I like to wear the most minimal make-up look that's also can give the impression of being a lot more full-on. The products are all drug-store bought and hassle free.

So I've already prepped my skin using my Soap and Glory Pore Moisture Lotion which just closes any open pores and leaves the skin nice and soft to apply everything. Firstly I like to apply the black eyeshadow from the BeautyUK eyeshadow palette to line my waterline and tightline. I then take a small amount and apply it to my lashline and use my ring finger to smudge it out. This gives a really simple look with a little bit more to it than just applying eyeliner. Taking my Maybelline Falsies mascara I put a generous coating on both my top and bottom lashes. Eyes are now done... simple!

Then for cheeks I keep it really simple. I love having dewy looking cheeks, so using a cream blush is just a no-brainer. My most reached for one at the moment is "Pop of Pink" from Rimmel London's 'Stay Blushed' collection. It lasts really well on the skin, and all you need is a pea sized amount rubbed between two fingers and then blended in to the apples of your cheeks.

Again, keeping it really simple on the lips I like to apply a good amount of Maybelline's Baby Lips in "Intensive Care" - just to get rid of any dryness and allow me to apply a smooth layer of my chosen lipstick. Talking of lipstick, the one that I have been reaching for most lately is from Revlon and it's their Colorbust Lacquer Balm in the shade "Demure". It's the perfect nude, with just the right amount of shimmer - perfect for the summer weather.

What's your favourite things to wear on your face during the hotter weather months? 

My favourite lip products by Revlon

I really dislike the natural colour of my lips, they make my skin tone look really washed out and I feel naked if I don't have anything on my lips or my eyebrows filled in. Therefore, when I heard of the 'Kissable Balm Stains' floating around the blogosphere a few years ago I knew I had to get my hands on some of them.

Since the purchase of 'Berry' I have slowly been adding to my collection. First with 'Elusive' and then with 'Audacious' and 'Demure' last week (they were two for £10 in Boots and are still there if it tickles your fancy...). 'Berry' is my only Balm Stain with the other three being Colorburst Balms. The main difference between them is that the Balm Stain is not as nourishing on the lips. That being said, as long as you use a good lip-balm before its application there really is minimal difference.

They all retail for around £7.99 and are very much worth the price in my opinion. Like I said the Colorburst Balms are very moisturising and still stay on the lips for a few hours. I do like to top them up throughout the day - mainly to keep the pigment strong.

Another thing I love about all of these products is that they are very build-able. Especially with the strongest colour I find myself applying a thin layer and then smudging it in to my lips with my ring-finger. A little tip I've found is that if you want a strong coverage then I would prep your lips with lip-balm whilst priming your skin and then apply a layer of the product before doing your make-up, then go back and dab any excess and reapply the product for the deepest and most popping colour.

If you can't tell by now, these are my absolute staple product in my make-up bag, and with such a vast array of colours in their collections I know that I'll never run out of new colours to try.