Beauty Product Reviews
Beautifully Bronzed
I've tried Natural Collection's bronzer. Nars Laguna. Benefit's Hoola. And after all of that, I decided that I hated bronzer. While most are too orange and shimmery for my liking, Hoola was just too matte to the point where it looked patchy and like I had dirt on my face. So why did I decide to try this one? I was wandering around aimlessly one lunch break in Boots and was drawn initially to the Peach Leopard bronzer that looked so pretty! But I knew I'd never use it. Chocolate Soleil on the other hand looked quite wearable and I thought, "let's swatch it."
I've never felt such a creamy powder before! It's so fine and blendable and has the right amount of honey tones to make it much more wearable than Hoola (which - as I'm sure you all know - is a dark, muted brown). So I thought, "okay, let's give bronzers a try one more time."
I doubt I'll ever buy another bronzer again. Except this one. It's perfect! And the price of £22 is completely justified, simply because of the amount of product that you get.
I do have to comment about the scent though. Not a big fan. It smells like cocoa butter.
Simply Stunning
£33? Tinted Moisturiser? Definitely not worth it, right? WRONG.
This product is worth every single penny. It has an SPF of 20 which is great to protect your skin, it's light and hydrating yet lasts all day, and it has the most surprising coverage. Yes, it's sheer, but it covers all my redness with ease and leaves me with a beautiful, natural glow. Holy Grail? Most definitely.
Shade reference: MAC NC20/25; LMTM Bisque
Doll Eyes
I use this in shade 9 (Plum) but have used shade 1 (high density black) in the past, and it is the most incredible mascara I've ever used. I use two coats and it volumises well, lengthens greatly and holds a curl wonderfully. It also has a distinct rosewater scent that is typical of YSL. A single tube lasted me ten months (even though it dried out a bit after three). Absolutely brilliant!
I haven't yet found a mascara that compares. For me, it's worth the £22.
Sunkissed
This blush gives me a pretty, natural flush of colour. It's a coral-pink shade with a fresh, fruity fragrance. It has a very subtle shimmer that doesn't transfer onto the skin. Instead, it has a natural, skin-like appearance.
I use a standard blush brush and it shows up perfectly on my tanned, NC25 complexion.
Even though it's pricey at £23.50, a pan lasts years and is worth the money.
When I'm pale, I transfer over to Dandelion.
Freshfaced
The most natural, beautiful blush I've ever used. It's a sweet, warm pink with the slightest hint of peach. It smells lovely and soft, and has a very subtle shimmer that doesn't transfer onto the skin. Instead, it has a natural, skin-like appearance.
I use a standard blush brush and it shows up perfectly on my NC20/25 complexion.
Even though it's pricey at £23.50, a pan lasts years and is worth the money.
When I'm tanned, I transfer over to Coralista.