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A Beautiful Finale to Natasha's 2017 Collection-Don't miss this EXQUISITE LTD DUO

Prepare to be mesmerized! Truly unparalleled-this Duo truly epitomizes Natasha's incredible artistry, talent and innovation- With Joya and Aeris, she truly has created the next generation of eye shadows. These palettes represent her genuine love she has an an artist for creating that which will inspire creativity in and joy in others. I first fell in love with Natasha Denona shadows a little more than a year ago when I purchased her Star palette, and then with Sunset and LILA upon their releases. Her formula is truly exquisite-a touch of velvety silk as it is applied to the lid with a stunning cream like opacity, but with the beautiful ease and blendability of a powder. You are able to get the full affect of the pigmentation-the pigments in these shadows being the finest in the world. With Joya and Aeris, she took this incredible melange , (everything that made and makes her shadows one of a kind) and looked at it as a true artist does, developing and creating new echelon-the CREAM- POWDER(CP) formula!-A true hybrid, a new generation that takes her beloved formula to a whole new place. The creamy ultra rich pigment saturation is ultra luxurious; it allows you to take your technique and creativity to a whole new place..if you already love Natasha's shadows you will adore these palettes, and if you are new to her shadows you will fall in love. The way she curates her palettes is always special, pairing shade with texture/finish so perfectly; this is most definitely the case with this gorgeous Duo. The CP shades pair pefectly with the complementary Duochrome and Metallic in Joya and the Chroma-Crystal and Creamy-Matte in Aeris. Truly a pleasure and a joy to work with, whether you are a beginner, enthusiast or pro. Joya and Aeris are a beautiful finale, or perhaps an encore to follow all that she created in 2017 with Sunset and LILA. Joya and Aeris can be used alone for endless complete looks, or paired together for a true symphony!

THE creme de la creme of setting sprays!

I feel the same way as Jacleen!(Beautylish team) so very glad that Beautylish carries skindinavia! Wayne Goss mentioned how amazing it was in several of his posts(and he also included it in his 'Best of 2017' series for setting sprays! It is so different from any other I've ever tried. I have tried sprays where they simply will tone or give a bit of hydration to the skin(which is nice but they never extended the wear of my makeup)-or I would find they would make my skin overly dewy, as Jacleen mentioned! I have combo skin that leans towards combo to oily, and the skindinavia was not only perfect for my skin type, but the results are amazing-it's incredibly effective in more than one way: It kept my makeup(complexion and shadow!) looking freshly applied the whole day! Not only that, it really allows you to achieve the immediate beautiful finish and effect you are looking for with your complexion(it truly is a finishing spray!) It definitely helps you to avoid any powdery, cakey residue(even though I have wonderful brushes and I love the foundations I use, it enhanced the finish beautifully)-it gives you a clean beautiful finish when applied and throughout the day-it especially helped my concealer to set beautifully and look fresh too, as well as keeping my shadow/mascara looking freshly applied throughout the day. It also goes on lightly, and is not sticky. I purchased the travel size as I wanted one to fit in my on the go makeup bag-but will definitely purchase the full size, as well as trying the Bridal version, and the Post-Makeup Recovery spray (that Wayne Goss recommended!) I also purchased and love the Priming spray and will review it on it's own!

Just simply breathtaking-A treasure of Wayne's artistry and innovation

As someone who truly loves and owns many of Wayne's brushes-I like to say that it's a #fallinlove effect. Try one, and you'll fall in love! You will fall in love with this brush whether you are new to Wayne's brushes or a lifetime collector and fan like I am. All of Wayne's brushes are cashmere soft, with mind blowing artistry, craftsmanship and innovation. They make makeup application effortless and a pleasure, so you can focus on enjoying the artistry and creativity. I like to say that you have a piece of Wayne's beautiful artistry at your fingertips. Made by the finest artisans in Japan, Wayne curates the entire process and it really is a true labor of love. Now, I felt that preface was important because the Holiday Brush, in my mind, is the culmination of the years of his artistry, his love and respect for the traditional artistic brush making process, and the combination of this artistry with beautiful innovation. The Holiday Brush represents the love of this artistry with innovation at the highest level-the next generation! It is THE softest brush in Wayne's collection so far(which I explained, is unprecedented, as his brushes are exquisitely soft and feel so lovely on the face) the bristles have a VERY special tall yet beautifully wispy nature-and the angle of the bristles(again the innovation) is so fine-and it is made for the contours of the face. What makes Wayne's brushes special is that they pick up and lay down the perfect amount of product(or re: powder brushes, pigment) never disturbing product underneath. This brush takes this to a whole new level-the way it fans out beautifully and allows the finest and most perfect diffusing of the pigments in the products you are using; just splendid. This is perfect because it allows you to achieve a lit-from-within, sophisticated, luxe look with any highlighter, luminous blush or similar powder product-making your skin look flawless and never overdone! With blending(the most effortless blending you'll find with a brush!), the brush fans/splays out exactly in the right areas across your face-making it especially perfect for bronzers as well as highlighters. If you are fair-skinned as I am, when you use a bronzer you want to be able to achieve soft dimension but not overwhelm, and this brush does that so well is just so masterful! Perfect to use with products like By Terry Preciosity Flash Light Dual Compact, Charlotte Tilbury Blushes, Kevyn Aucoin's Neo Bronzer and much more! Do not miss this treasure!

Luxurious Multi-Tasking Perfection from Kevyn Aucoin!

Why It's Special: This product beautifully continues Kevyn's legacy-it is the perfect innovation to add to the wonder of Kevyn's iconic multi-tasking complexion product, The Sensual Skin Enhancer. It dispenses beautifully by pushing down on the tray-you receive the perfect amount of product-the Primer itself is lush, ultra-moisturizing but will work beautifully on any skintype(I find it perfect for my combo skin) You can use it to perfectly prime your face and apply the product for full coverage/full coverage concealing-(it works beautifully to prime the undereye region); the tray allows you to use it not only as a wonderful mixing medium for with the Enhancer to create your desired coverage level-it gives you ample room to use it as a mixing surface. The surface is smooth, and the amount that dispenses is exactly what you need. The Primer has also worked beautifully for other foundations! Note: I'm wearing the Kevyn Aucoin 3D lip from the Expert Lip Kit in The Minimalist in this photo:)

Lovely, fresh healthy glow!

When I saw Wayne Goss' rave review of this product, I was so excited!-it's so wonderful that Beautylish curates these wonderful products for us and linked us to his wonderful video review-I knew it would be wonderful, because as he says, you really can't go wrong with Charlotte Tilbury products-she truly understands how makeup works with the skin(so does Wayne) and when I tried it I was so thrilled with my results. I had just started to use the Natasha Denona Face Glow Foundation(from Glowing skin with Jade) when I purchased this product-so to have another product that allows me to add to my glowing complexion routine is really lovely! It really does give my skin some radiant, healthy warmth and color--while at the same time really still perfecting my skin and giving it a soft glow and suppleness!-I definitely don't have perfect skin texture or tone but it really does blur imperfections beautifully for me. I use it alone over my regular skincare routine in the AM with The Ordinary skincare, and I will apply primer before use and allow it to absorb. Additional tips: It works for me to apply it using my fingers with deliberate stokes moving outwards. It may look a little dark as it touches your skin but once you blend it it will meld with your skintone. I will still apply a bit of concealer under my eyes since I have dark circles. I love to use it with the Natasha Denona All Over Glow Face and Body shimmer. Or alternatively you could apply a luminous blush you may have-I sometimes also use Charlotte Tilbury Youth Illuminating Powder(from the Norman Parkinson Collection) I will add a little dimension to my eyes and create a quick eye look-I round out the look with a lipstick that is a nude but adds some color. The reason I wanted to share those tips is that they will help round out the healthy glow/warmth gives your skin and enhance the enhance your look.

Another Gem from The Ordinary!

I am so very glad that I added this to my regime! As I have stated in previous posts-what makes the Ordinary special is not only that the brand's mission was to offer high quality skincare at a fair price-but also the products are tailored to be ingredient specific so you can curate your very own regime-which is just one reason why Beautylish is so special:) Not only does Beautylish offer curated regimes for The Ordinary based on skin type/skin concern, the amazing BL team have a great knowledge of the products, and they are very happy to work with you to further personalize your regime(just like they do with your total beauty regime!) as they did with me. I was already starting to achieve wonderful results with the rest of my Ordinary regime, and the Glycolic Acid 7% Toning solution has truly enhanced those results and taken them to a new level. I have tried many toners in the past from divers brands with mixed results-I have combo to oily skin and use an Ordinary regime for texture/uneven tone, milia, pores, other concerns and of course anti-aging. What I love about this toner is that it has just the RIGHT amount of glycolic acid combined with other great soothing ingredients-After adding it to my regime I've been able to enjoy the results of minimized pores, reduction of milia and uneven tone/texture, as well as improvement in small areas of post breakout redness on the cheek area too. It really is regenerative while not being irritating to the skin, and I think it will definitely add to the efficacy of your regime as it has mine!

An absolute gem for your Goss brushes!

This is just one example of how Beautylish is so incredible. They recommend and provide you with everything you need to make the most out of the products you love!...in the case of brushes-(many of you on here have tried and love Wayne Goss brushes eye brushes or have The Eye Set like I do) you love everything about them and you want to care for them expertly so that they last a lifetime. Firstly, they allow you to retain the perfect shape of your lovely brush bristles when you dry them upside down(see Benjabelle Brush Trees and wash/ care instructions:)) after washing they aide in allowing them to dry in the perfect shape-and along with using your Brush Tree they will be safe from any water coming in contact with the ferrule. Also, they allow you to travel safely with your brushes without worry?! How amazing is that? They guard from any damage to the bristles whether you are traveling or on the go-very important, because, again the bristle shape is kept safe-and they are clean and sanitary! Bottom Line: An absolute must for anyone who owns Goss Eye Brushes(I have the original Eye Set but these will fit the new set too) or any fine brushes ie Kevyn Aucoin etc NOTE: For your medium size brushes, The Highlight and Blush Pack should be perfect, but you can always ask a team member if you aren't sure.

Legendary and Luxurious!

I actually have both sets, The Minimalist and Femme Fatale. I'm such a fan of the Kevyn Aucoin brand-I would describe all of the products as iconic, legendary(because of Kevyn's legacy and artistry) and luxurious. Each of the products on their own are fabulous, but it's the combination that gives you the luxe, 3D Kevyn Aucoin lip look. Beautiful texture and dimension. The sets are curated beautifully(as well as being an amazing value!) the Expert Lipcolor itself is my very favorite cream lipstick, it is smooth, sumptuous and ultra luxe in texture, and for Minimalist, Roserin is an ultra flattering rosy-plum shade. (for photos of Minimalist see Expert Lipstick in Roserin!) The Flesh Tone Lip Pencil is perfectly shapes your lips and gives you that first layer of color-very creamy and never drying. Medium Nude is perfect with Roserin(or any similar KA shade. Tulapina finishes the look perfectly...I am not generally a gloss fan but these, when applied to the center of the lip after the pencil and lipstick create the gorgeous 3D dimension and shine. For Femme Fatale, Carliana is such a wearable, beautiful red(it's my go to red! ) When you are applying a red, precision is so essential, and Flesh Tone in Cerise gives that to you! Many lipsticks and liners can settle into the lines of the lips, and with these products the opposite is true. The products work together for a luxurious and glamorous application-the Expert Lip Gloss in Pasiflora offers the perfect glam finish. It's very wearable, not sticky or tacky, just very lush. The Expert Lipcolor lipstick cases are magnetic, a lovely touch! You will fall in love! And the packaging has the iconic Kevyn Aucoin packaging inspired by his makeup books, and it opens up so you can keep your products inside, and the left gives you your application steps!

Pigmented, rich-innovative brush!

I have fallen in love with the Natasha Denona Brand-I absolutely adore her shadows(The Star Palette and the new Sunset Palette). So I was excited about trying more, of course. I am a lover of rich, superbly pigmented mascaras- so the title and details appealed to me immediately. I have naturally longer lashes, so many formulas dry out on me. Two things that make a difference to me are formula and brush, and this mascara delivers on both ends beautifully! Not only is it richly pigmented and coats your lashes with a lot of pigmentation-I love the unique brush that this mascara offers. It's longer and thicker and shaped differently towards the top. I noticed in some of the reviews a few had a hard time with the brush so maybe I can offer a couple of helpful tips!: The shape of the brush is made so you can also use it vertically-that allows you to define all the way along the lashline. My tip on mascara application is to tilt your head backwards-that really helps you to get down to the base of the lashes and get a "grip" so you can get the maximum effect of volume and length. For this mascara, going upwards and outwards-starting at the base and going up towards the outer lashline-it really helps the shape of the brush to do it's work...and then after that you can take it vertically and coat in sections. It allows you to coat the smaller lashes near the inner lashline too. Can't wait to pair it with her new liner combos!

The Perfect Hydration for my Ordinary Regime!!

These products just have put such a huge smile on my face!!-I have combo to oily skin and have some texture issues and large pores-I don't breakout often, but I have milia bumps(not acne, but tiny white texture bumps) and those of you who have them know that they can be aggravated by moisturizers that are too heavy. So I needed lightweight moisture and of course I'm concerned with anti-aging-so I was advised by one of the amazing BL team members who helped me with my regime to use this in concert with Matrixyl 10! I'm so thrilled!. I'm able to have beautiful lightweight hydration, the texture of this product is so wonderful. And it works beautifully with the treatment products that I now use and love from this brand-my skin feels smooth, fresh, and supple. Do not miss out! I will write a review on the Matrixyl(an anti-aging powerhouse!) as well! as continue to review the rest of the products I'm loving. PS If you have milia you'll want to see my review of Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG too!