Review ~ Topshop Glow ‘polished’

On 2nd January 2015

Firstly a quick nod to Topshop’s simple packaging!

Glass pot, white lid, cute font, I love all of it.

The formula is gorgeously creamy and blends with minimal effort. Bear in mind also that a little goes a looong way so the 4g pot should last ages. I’ve been applying this in the usual places cheekbones, nose bridge,

I’ve been applying this in the usual places cheekbones, nose bridge, cupid’s bow, I’ve even thrown in a cheeky dab on my forehead and chin on a couple of occasions just for the heck of it, #wild times.

When it comes to the application an index finger works perfectly to blend it into the skin, I’ve also found a MAC 224 brush handy for extra control when blending on my non-existent cheekbones.

Colour wise ‘Polished’ is a pale champagne with a pink iridescence. There’s ultra fine multicoloured glitter running through it (I mean ultrafine don’t be put off by it) This combination results in pure magic when the light hits!

So to sum up, If I was to text you about this it would get an emoji thumbs up (high praise indeed)

Have you tried any of the Topshop highlighters?

Topshop glow £9 link.

The Best of Bourjois ~Top 3 Products

By Natalie

On 1st January 2015

In Beauty, Reviews

When it comes to drugstore Makeup I love Bourjois. I find as a general rule when drugstore cosmetic shopping if in doubt go the Bourjois route (if you’re American you will get a lot more out of that sentence than the Brits, or not ahem!) Because they rarely put out a disappointing product.I actually can’t think of one off the top of my head. If my arm was twisted I’d have to say I’m not a huge fan of the classic ‘chocolate bronzer.’

Here are my all time favourites.

1.Healthy mix radiance reveal foundation

I actually love this foundation so much that I often pick it over my higher end ones. For me this is a perfect all seasons base. It blends so easily (I like to apply this with my fingers), gives light/medium coverage which can be built into a decent medium with a satin finish. Bourjois claims that it lasts up to16hrs which is just silly! I get around 5-6 hours without powder before my beautiful nose redness starts peeking through.

2.Volume one second mascara

A mascara with balls! Seriously though I had high hopes when I picked this up and I wasn’t disappointed.The rubber brush/tiny ball combo works wonders on my mid length crossed over lashes. It gives separation, length and volume that lasts the day without smudging/flaking (I have the non-waterproof version)Although it goes without saying that the 1-second claim is just daft. It does the job quickly with minimal wand wiggle-age needed.

3.Bronzing Primer

I honestly thought this had a better name until just now. I shall use the French.The Bourjois Base Lissante Soleil (better) is currently my obsession! Supposedly a dupe for the much hyped Soleil Tan de Chanel or whatever it’s called nowadays!? I never gave into that hype because I didn’t think I was missing out on a mousse formula bronzing primer, how wrong was I? Although the colour and consistency are quite scary at first glance, the Bourjois version blends into the skin like a dream! It leaves a smooth matte base for foundation which it then lends a hand to give a

Although the colour and consistency are quite scary at first glance, the Bourjois version blends into the skin like a dream! It leaves a smooth matte base for foundation which it then lends a hand to give a surprisingly subtle, bronzed, healthy finish.

So far I have only used this as a primer but apparently, it works well as a contour so I’m going to have to give that a go!

NB: I’ll be damned if there is a base product on this planet that smells this delicious!!

NB2: I over scooped in the above swatch picture…a little goes a long way with this.

What are your favourite’s from Bourjois?

Review~ Maybelline Superstay Better skin foundation

By Natalie

On 30th January 2014

In Beauty, Reviews

So, of course, I’m going to give you a back story as to what made me pick this foundation up, I don’t know why I feel the need to do this, it just seems to be my thing! Just scroll a bit if you want to get to the review, I’ll let you off 😉

I popped into Boots last week intending to pick up the L’oreal true
match foundation. I’d heard so many great reviews about it. I
actually had the bottle in my hand and was on my way to the till when I
passed by the Maybelline stand and spotted they had released a new
foundation. I took the gamble having heard nothing about it, put back
the L’oreal (I’m not made of money) and grabbed a bottle,
admittedly not taking a great deal of time selecting a shade because I
was double parked (Oops!)

I actually wanted to write up the review the second after I’d applied it
but it would have gone something like this…
ohmyfreakinggodivefoundmyholygraildrugstorefoundation…and so I held
off. So to give you a more cohearent review, and after a week of trying it
out I can officially announce that this is my new drugstore foundation
love!

If you read all of that garbage, thanks! Scrollers you missed a treat!

Ok, so let’s get on with the review…

Price/size

£8.99 30ml

Formula/Packaging

Liquid foundation/ Glass bottle pump combo

Shade range

Available in 8 shades

What Maybelline say…

Our foundation improves the look of your skin every time you wear it. Skin looks better today, tomorrow and beyond.

BetterSkin reduces the appearance of dull, blotchy and uneven skin, leaving you with flawless, hydrated, even and glowing skin.

It evens out discoloration and brightens dull areas, providing a healthy looking glow from day to night.

The formula is suitable for sensitive skin, contains no perfume, and is non-comedogenic. It is tested under dermatological control.

On Monday morning I applied this and completely forgot to apply concealer, this never happens! So clearly it really does what it says on the tin in terms of coverage and leaving a seriously flawless, even (semi matte) finish.

I have a normal/dry skin type so if my skin was leaning dry I would probably avoid using this. Although it feels smooth and hydrating I can imagine it caking like buggery on very dry skin. There isn’t a specific time frame regarding length of wear among the claims, the back of the bottle just says ‘all day wear’ which I will back up, I apply this and 8 hours later it still looks flawless without powder.

There isn’t a specific timeframe regarding the length of wear among Maybelline’s claims, the back of the bottle just says ‘all day wear’ which I will back up. I apply this and 8 hours later it still looks flawless without powder.

So there is also the claim of “better skin in 3 weeks.” I can’t comment on that just yet as I am just about to go into my second week. I can’t say I have noticed a difference in the condition of my skin, but I love it so much that I actually don’t really care! If that did happen it would just be a (very) nice bonus.

I have the shade 021 Nude which suits my NC25 skin perfectly.I do have a small amount of gradual tan on at the moment so I’m a tad darker but it seems to adapt and blend well to the change.

Some of you may already know that my favorite foundation of all time is Nars sheer glow. This is the only contender for a NARS SG dupe I have found in the drugstore, from consistency to finish. If I was blindfolded I would be hard pushed to tell the difference between the two.

Can you tell I love it??

Have you tried this out?

xxx