foundation
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Ultra Violette SPF 50 Daydream Screen
(affiliate links) Ultra Violette came to the UK market a couple of years ago now and if you’re an avid reader of beauty blogs in general, you’re probably already familiar with the Australian brand. They’ve trademarked the term ‘Skinscreen’, which is a combination of skincare and sunscreen and a concept I am very much here for. Ultra Violette have plenty of SPF and related products available but as I’m about to finish my Chanel tinted moisturiser and wanted a tinted high protection SPF, my first experience with the brand comes in the form of this: The Daydream Screen Tinted Veil. I went for a colour match in Space NK and…
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bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Foundation
(post contains sample and affiliate links) Back in the day when I would wear makeup daily, I was a big fan of the original powder bareMinerals foundation. In fact I think one of my first blog or Instagram posts was about a very cute, very tiny pot of the powder foundation. I remember loving how buildable it was, the swish-tap method of applying it and the seamless, lightweight finish. Reminiscing about it now actually has me wondering if I should revisit it and add a pot of the powder to my stash! Or I could stick with the foundation I’ve got to review today- the bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Foundation.…
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Chantecaille Just Skin
[Affiliate Links] I’ve already shared my review of Chantecaille Just Skin* on my Instagram but figured it’s time I write a whole blog post about it, so here it is! Firstly, a little bit of a background on my makeup habits or lack thereof; I’m not excellent with makeup and I’m pretty open about that, which is honestly probably why I’m so into my skincare. I’ve watched countless smoky eye tutorials and contouring videos but at the end of the day I like makeup products that are easy to apply, require minimal time and the least amount of effort possible. I don’t have a steady hand so I’ve accepted that the…
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Chantecaille Just Skin
[Affiliate Links] I’ve already shared my review of Chantecaille Just Skin* on my Instagram but figured it’s time I write a whole blog post about it, so here it is! Firstly, a little bit of a background on my makeup habits or lack thereof; I’m not excellent with makeup and I’m pretty open about that, which is honestly probably why I’m so into my skincare. I’ve watched countless smoky eye tutorials and contouring videos but at the end of the day I like makeup products that are easy to apply, require minimal time and the least amount of effort possible. I don’t have a steady hand so I’ve accepted that the…
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Chanel Vitalumière Aqua Foundation Review
I know, I know, it’s another Chanel Vitalumière Aqua Foundation Review! This foundation has been so hyped among Bloggers that I pretty much had to try it though, right? First things first; I have purposely avoided trying Chanel Vitalumière Aqua Foundation for one simple reason: I was terrified I was going to like it and that would only eventuate in me shelling out to purchase it. Chanel Vitalumière Aqua Foundation Review The Chanel Vitalumière Aqua is one of those foundations that’s both loved and loathed- for some the coverage is too light and watery and it’s been reported that the formula is prone to sticking to any flaky bits of…
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Chanel Vitalumière Aqua Foundation Review
I know, I know, it’s another Chanel Vitalumière Aqua Foundation Review! This foundation has been so hyped among Bloggers that I pretty much had to try it though, right? First things first; I have purposely avoided trying Chanel Vitalumière Aqua Foundation for one simple reason: I was terrified I was going to like it and that would only eventuate in me shelling out to purchase it. Chanel Vitalumière Aqua Foundation Review The Chanel Vitalumière Aqua is one of those foundations that’s both loved and loathed- for some the coverage is too light and watery and it’s been reported that the formula is prone to sticking to any flaky bits of…
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BareMinerals Complexion Rescue – Colour Match at Selfridges
When your boyfriend announces that your makeup looks ‘really natural’ and ‘has a nice glow actually’ you know that you’re onto a good thing. Especially when said boyfriend is one of the most bluntly honest people on the planet. That’s what happened last weekend when we visited Selfridges so I could try out BareMinerals’ latest offering, Complexion Rescue. A few different shades were tried out before it was agreed that no. 3 (Buttercream) was my match and it was blended seamlessly onto my skin while the very helpful sales assistant filled me in on what exactly makes Complexion Rescue so special. Essentially a BB, CC and Tinted Moisturiser in one…
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BareMinerals Complexion Rescue – Colour Match at Selfridges
When your boyfriend announces that your makeup looks ‘really natural’ and ‘has a nice glow actually’ you know that you’re onto a good thing. Especially when said boyfriend is one of the most bluntly honest people on the planet. That’s what happened last weekend when we visited Selfridges so I could try out BareMinerals’ latest offering, Complexion Rescue. A few different shades were tried out before it was agreed that no. 3 (Buttercream) was my match and it was blended seamlessly onto my skin while the very helpful sales assistant filled me in on what exactly makes Complexion Rescue so special. Essentially a BB, CC and Tinted Moisturiser in one…
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Clinique Beyond Perfecting 2-in-1 Foundation and Concealer Review
I tried a sachet sample of the Clinique Beyond Perfecting 2-in-1 Foundation and Conceale that was in Elle magazine last month and even though the sample shade was way too dark, I was hooked in by the formula and coverage. So hooked in in fact that I was inclined to go and get colour matched so I could actually start wearing it on my face. The oil free formula of Clinique Beyond Perfecting 2-in-1 Foundation and Concealer is so smooth, thick and creamy that I knew it would be perfect for my dehydrated/combination skin. The coverage is definitely something worth writing home about too. This delivers good old fashioned full…
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Sleek Bare Skin Foundation Review
Right, let’s get straight to the point. Sleek Bare Skin Foundation feels like nothing. As in, when I’ve got it on, it’s really easy to forget I’m wearing any base at all and that’s the truth. In fact, it’s so light on the skin that it’s less noticeable than a lot of BB creams and tinted moisturisers I’ve tried, and that’s saying something. A liquid formula, the bare skin foundation glides on and blends in smooth as butter, evening things out and delivering light coverage on the way. The foundation comes in 12 shades ranging from very light to dark so most people should be able to find their perfect…
