Maybelline Super Stay 24 Hour Foundation

Foundation is the one beauty product I couldn't live without. My skin has a really uneven tone naturally, and without it I feel really self-conscious. I've tried many different foundations over the years, but the one I keep coming back to is Maybelline Super Stay 24 Hour.

 

I find this one works really well with my oily skin, and it doesn't 'gather' in my open pores like a lot of foundations do. It's an absolute dream to apply (I apply it with a foundation brush from H&M which cost about £1.50, so I'm not even using high quality tools), and it really does last the whole day. If I feel my skin getting extra oily, I just dab a little powder over the top and it looks as though it's just been applied.

 

As someone who is pale skinned, it's also nice to find a foundation with a shade that's pale enough to look natural, but not so pale that it borders on making me look like a ghost. 005 Light Beige is the perfect shade for me.

 

I would definitely recommend this to those of you with oily skin who are looking for a long-lasting and affordable foundation. At £8.99, it's a great drug store purchase.

Which is your go-to foundation?

 

Superdrug Shine Control Papers

These Shine Control Papers from Superdrug are an absolute godsend for me, as my skin is very oily. I've tried numerous blotting papers in the past, but none have proved as good as these.

The papers have a hint of translucent powder, and are excellent at absorbing excess oil and keeping greasiness under control. They're perfect in warm weather, or when you want to stay shine-free on a night out. They won't smudge or rub off your makeup either.

Perfect for popping in your bag, the papers will give your complexion a completely matte appearance. My only criticism is that they do tear easily during use, so sometimes you have to use a couple at a time. But as you can see, they really do mop up any oil on the surface of your skin!

At around £1 per pop for 65 sheets, I think these papers are a handbag essential. What are your favourite products for targeting shine?