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Skin Loving - Hyaluronic Powder 💧

When your skin presents with dryness, lines or texture issues, it takes a special type of powder to use when setting makeup. BY TERRY is second to none. It simply melts into your skin when lightly applied & sets beautifully.

Hourglass, Surratt & Kevyn Aucoin also have beautifully moist powders but BY TERRY's pressed compact & loose powders are 2nd to none & are heaven on the skin. The hyaluronic (water loving) powder properties, lightly set foundation & concealer without creasing, caking or oxidizing.

The 2nd way I use the powder is to pat & prep my eyebrow skin with a light layer of powder, ( to absorb any serums/moisturizers) before contouring my brows. IT makes a huge difference in how the eyebrow pencil performs. It adheres & glides across the skin seamlessly.

I"ve ordered many products from the BY TERRY brand & the pic shown were gifts w/purchase. This powder is simply magic. A little goes a long way.

Bubbly Rose Cleanse & Glow Mask

The Baume de Rose mask is a lightly scented rose cream mask. When the mask is applied to the skin, a bubbly cleansing process begins. I like to spritz it with rose water to accelerate the bubbly cleansing process! It leaves your skin Glowing & petal soft.... Follow with the Baum de Rose essence and/or the serum BY TERRY. I love this skincare line as it's great for sensitive, combination & oily skin.

GO TO Palette of Creamy, Pigmented shades of Pinks & Browns

The BY TERRY brand isn't a loud, "shout it from the rooftops" type of brand. But it is a stealth sleeper HIT! Terry de Gunzburg is the artist behind the brand BY TERRY, which she launched after collaborating with Yves Saint Laurent for 15 years. Her makeup line is chic & understated, but in my opinion, her SKINCARE line deserves 5 stars!! The Rose Lip de Baum has a cult following for its healing & beautifying properties. The V.I.P. palette is a easy, everyday go-to palette. The Pinks, Burgundy & chocolate browns are beautiful. I've used the matte chocolate brown to fill in my brow's sparse areas & it works great! This is my 2nd BY TERRY palette and I can say, it is a Go-To palette. Recommend!

Superpigmented Eye look w/this duo ended maroon matte-shimmer pencil!

Eye Colour Magic Liner in Mesmerising Maroon. When I spotted these pencils in different hues, I immediately was drawn to the maroon. Sometimes You must think outside of the box. The reddish hues won't look like a eye allergy as stated earlier by a reviewer, I guarantee you, if you layer your colors over one another, based on your skin pigment. You can create an entirely new color. I shaded my entire eyelids to the crease with the shimmer GEL side of this Pencil. I then used a Wayne Goss brush to gently blend it in before it set & then used the mahogany matte end of the pencil to define the upper & lower lash lines. I diffused a lighter shade of brown eyeshadow into the upper crease line, gold light to the brow area & inner tear duct area. Done...a beautiful eyelook from one CT pencil...Her products have crossed the pond into the U.S. & simply amazed us all. I have my eyes on the Blue duo pencil next.. A lot of potential looks in these pencils! Thanks for the Pops of Color!

Smooth Buffer by Sonia G.

I'm a huge fan of Sonia G's Blue Line of makeup brushes! They fill a niche in the beauty market for people with smaller features. Every Blue brush that I have works beautifully on my eyes & face. The handles are ergonomically tapered with a slimmer, lighter handle. Her newest brush is The Smooth Buffer. Most buffing brushes are huge! However, this scaled down buffing brush is the perfect size to work on specific areas, givng you more control without disturbing your makeup foundation. The natural brown hairs are arranged into a soft, flat top that has a moderately soft density. The brush lightly bends, but isn't floppy or overly stiff. Dab this into your bronzer or blush & lightly buff it into your forehead or cheeks. It won't move or disturb your foundation! That's how great this brush is! The Buffer Brush is different from her Face 1 & 2 brushes in that the Buffer's flat surface is specifically designed for specific buffing...If you love Sonia G's brush don't pass this one up, It's a great addition to your collection.

Designer Pro by Sonia G.

It's funny, but I never noticed this Sonia G. brush before. It may be because I already have several cheek, powder, highlighter & bronzer brushes that do the trick but I'm glad I cherry picked this particular Sonia G's Designer Pro brush. This Designer Pro Brush is a diamond in the rough. It's different from her Face 2 brush in shape & brush hair color. Primarily, the Designer Pro's natural brush hairs are a velvety soft brown & the tapered tear shaped Body of Hair is of moderate soft density. It's perfectly arranged in a bevel design, allowing for greater product pick up. The brush gently bends, which is great for dipping into powders & accommodating the curves of your face. It evenly applies your product beautifully, without dumping a stain of product in one area. The brush handle is lightly tapered & not heavy or chunky. I've washed it 3-4 times & it's held the tapered tear drop shape without the brush hairs splaying. I use a gentle soap, pat it dry & put a brush guard on to maintain the brush hair shape. It hasn't shed either. I have to say, I love this tapered multi-task brush & it's the first brush I usually reach for. Great for blush, highlighter, powder or bronzer...It's a all in one FAB brush!

Jo Malone's Nectarine & Honey Body & Hand Wash

I tried to find a fragrance that was manufactured by Banana Republic quite a few years back by the name COOL MANDARIN. I searched for it or a dupe with no success. But I've never forgotten it because it was one of those fabulous scents that are beautifully, unforgettable, making it one of my absolute Favorites. I even searched Ebay but that seemed like too much of a leap of faith.

I was cautiously optimistic w/excitement when I initially ordered this Jo Malone scent in the small cologne pen. I thought this may be a match. When I tried it on.....I was RIGHT!. It is super close in composition to the scent Cool Mandarin. The cassis in it adds a layer of deliciousness to the nectarine & honey. I'm so delighted I would do a cartwheel if I could! Lol! Another bonus is I applied it at 1pm & my wrists still held the scent at 8 pm....Aces.. I ordered the fragrance along with the body soap to layer the scents...!!! Jo Malone's items come in beautiful boxes with a bow. Perfect for gift giving...❤️

Jo Malone's Nectarine Blossom & Honey Cologne

I tried to find a fragrance that was manufactured by Banana Republic quite a few years back by the name COOL MANDARIN. Banana Republic suddenly stopped carrying it & I searched for it or a dupe with no success. But I've never forgotten it because it was one of those fabulous scents that are beautifully, unforgettable, making it one of my absolute Favorites. I even searched Ebay but that seemed too much of a leap of faith.

So imagine, my excitement when I seen & then ordered this Jo Malone scent in the small cologne pen. I thought. ..This may & could be a match. It has cassis in it & that adds a insatiable layer of deliciousness to the nectarine & honey. When I tried it on.....I was RIGHT!. It is super close in composition to the scent Cool Mandarin. I'm so delighted I would do a cartwheel if I could! Lol! Another bonus is I applied it at 1pm & my wrists still held the scent at 8 pm....Aces.. I ordered a bottle of this along with the body soap...!!! Jo Malone's items come in a beautiful box with a bow. Perfect for gift giving...

BY TERRY Click Stick Concealer

This is another concealer I just purchased from Beautylish & I'm happy with its performance. The BY TERRY stick concealer is great for spot concealing & more. I ordered this stick concealer in peach beige #5 to help color correct & conceal my upper cheek dark spots. This formula initially goes on semi-silky, creamy but then dries down to a light powdery feel. It's advertised as having an I.M.C (Intensive Mimetic Camouflage) technology that adapts to your skin's color for a natural look. The concealer does melt into your skin for a near match. FYI: This solid stick concealer can settle into dry areas or fine lines, if your skin isn't moisturized or prepped enough, just as with any stick concealer's performance. This formula is a bit silky but, once again, it dries down to a slightly powdery finish. I would recommend not skipping moisturizing if your skin is dry. Even normal combination skin would benefit from moisturizing & prepping the skin to be concealed or spot corrected well before applying this concealer. I still like it for spot concealing & touch ups.

Jo Malone's Nectarine Blossom & Honey is Simply Divine

For so many years I've tried to find a fragrance that was manufactured by Banana Republic. The name of it was COOL MANDARIN & it was sold quite a few years ago & Banana Republic dropped it out of the store's circulation. I even tried to find a dupe with no success. But I've never forgotten it because it was One of those fabulous scents that are beautifully, unforgettable. Making it one of my absolute Favorites. I even searched Ebay but that seemed too sketchy.

So imagine, my excited curiousity when I seen & then ordered this Jo Malone cologne pen. I thought. ..This may be a match. It has cassis in it that adds a insatiable layer of deliciousness to the nectarine & honey. When I tried it on.....I was RIGHT!. It is super close in composition to the scent Cool Mandarin. I'm so delighted I would do a cartwheel if I could! Lol Another bonus is I applied it at 1pm & my wrists still held the scent at 8 pm....Aces.. I ordered a bottle of this along with the body soap...!!!