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Charlotte Tilbury #GLOMO Collection

Healthy, glowing skin is something we all aspire to. But to have your skin looking great in all its dewy glory, religious upkeep is a must, as is using the right kind of makeup. In keeping with the latter objective, Charlotte Tilbury’s new #GLOMO collection is set to provide you with a sun-kissed glow that’s all the rage this season. Read on for my review of some products from the Charlotte Tilbury #GLOMO collection:

The Unisex Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer is a great product that will appeal to people who prefer the au naturel look. It leaves the skin supple and glowing, but without a greasy or cakey finish. Being a tinted moisturizer, it certainly doesn’t provide the same degree of coverage as a foundation would, but it does even out the skin tone in my experience. It has SPF which makes it a great summer product, especially for casual wear and morning dos. Best part it, both men and women can benefit from its hydrating goodness, and it makes perfect for spring and summer season when you want your skin to be free of heavy foundations soaking up the sun.

Price – £35.00 for 40ml
Rating – 4 stars
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The Goddess Skin Clay Mask is another product I tested, and found this to be more of a pampering product than a skin treatment product. The product combines exotic ingredients including Spanish clay, Frangipani flower extract, and sweet almond oil. It promises to tighten pores, clear imperfections and leave your skin visibly brighter with just one application. You just slather on a light layer of the mask, massage it into your skin, and wash it off with warm water in 10 minutes. When I used the mask, I did feel it made my skin softer after washing, but I feel it didn’t pull out the impurities quite as well as some other similar products do. All in all, a decent product for general skin pampering.

Price – £38.00 for 75ml
Rating – 3.5 stars
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The Magic Foundation was perhaps the best investment of the lot. I got myself the 6 Medium shade which is a neutral golden yellow for medium, olive skin tones. The formula is light and airy, provides very good coverage, has SPF 15, and also promises collagen-boosting anti-ageing benefits. I have tried many foundations from various brands and this stands above several of my favourites. The best thing about it is that it doesn’t dry too quickly, thus making it easier to blend into the skin or with other products. There are 15 shades in this collection which is quite commendable, and once you find your match, it will surely do you wonders!

Price – £32.00 for 30ml
Rating – 4 stars
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So, this was my experience with the Charlotte Tilbury #GLOMO collection. Drop me a line below of what things you need help with and guidance on and I will try and come back to you asap.

Bobbi Brown remedies skin reviver No. 91

Beautiful skin requires commitment, there is no miracle cure. Healthy skin is a reflection of overall wellness. So it is important to have a regular skincare regimen. The golden rules of skincare require you to get enough sleep, drink plenty of water, eat your greens and nourish your skin for a healthy glow. Work, stress and pollution aren’t easy on your skin leaving it damaged, unhealthy or tired looking. A regular diet and skincare routine is necessary. But it’s easier said than done. But maintaining your skin got easier with the Bobbi Brown Remedies Skin Reviver No. 91. This is a part of the remedies collection by Bobbi Brown. The collection has six different concoctions for different skincare needs. Just a few drops of this anti-oxidant rich remedy helps support the skin’s overall health, replenish the vital nutrients, and protect the skin from environmental aggressors. The product claims to leave your skin feeling energised and looking revitalised, radiant and healthier after 4 weeks.

The skin reviver is like a green smoothie for your skin, with extracts of fresh kale, spinach and brussel sprouts and chlorella. These ingredients help tackle dullness and signs of ageing, resulting in brighter, plumper and more refreshed complexion by providing the skin with the vital nutrients it needs. The lightweight texture of the product is a perfect fusion of beauty and wellness. The skin reviver can also be mixed with other formulas from the remedies collection or layered with other products for a customised skincare routine.

How to Use – Apply 2–3 drops on clean skin twice a day in place of your serum or before it.

Overall this supercharged green smoothie works wonders on tired looking or damaged skin. The product has good absorption as it is lightweight. And the skin boosting ingredients help renew the skin’s key supplements giving a calming effect and it also shields the skin from environmental aggressors. It’s a great product which brightens up the skin. It works like a skin clearer giving you a radiant finish if used on a regular basis. However, watch out for sun exposure immediately after the application of the product.

Overall Rating: 5/5 Stars
Price: £26.55

Have you tried any products from the skincare reviver range? Let me know in the comments below.

Fab Brows Duo Brow Kit-Review

Wouldn’t you want to have fabulous, natural eyebrows in seconds? The Fab Brows Duo Brow Kit is a product you can trust for the same. The brand new product is offered by the acclaimed UK-based brand Fab Brows and promises to work effortless magic for your brows. It can do wonders for thin and pale brows, transforming them into thick and dark ones with only a few strokes of this high-quality starting powder designed for your eyebrows.

I was sent the dark brown variant of the product as a gift as it is just right for my Asian skin tone. The semi-permanent organic eyebrow powder kit comprises of two complementary shades in one palette, a lighter and a darker one that are meant to work for different skin tones. These powder shades can be combined to create personalised colour combinations according to your needs.

The powder kit can be used to give shape, colour and definition to the brows so that you can have perfectly defined brows every day. A professional applicator brush also forms a part of the kit so that you can apply the powder right for that perfect effect. It comes inside a beautiful gold mirrored compact case, which makes it a delight to have as a part of your collection.

I rate the Fab Brows Duo Brow Kit as an excellent product, as it is water-resistant, smudge-proof and sweat-proof. It gives amazing results as it stays on for 24 hours, guaranteeing you great looking eyebrows all day and all night. You have 6 stencil shapes to choose from to give your eyebrow the look you desire. All you have to do is to just hold the stencil over your eyebrow and use the applicator brush to apply the eyebrow powder over it, and you are done!

Only a few brush-strokes and you get perfectly shaped and perfectly coloured eyebrows which stay that way for long. I would give Fab Brows Duo Brow Kit 4 stars and recommend it for all who want stunning looking and long lasting eyebrows in just a few seconds!

Rating – 4 Star
Pricing – £20

Blank Canvas Dimension Series Brushes Review

Whether you are a beginner or an avid makeup enthusiast, it is hard to imagine your cosmetic kit without makeup brushes and Blank Canvas is one brand that has emerged as a favourite for many. Blank Canvas Cosmetics is known for high quality and amazing value. Recently, it has revamped all its brushes and unveiled the new Blank Canvas Dimension Series Brushes, which come in a variety of eye-catching metallic colours and combinations.

Available in unusual shades of Metallic Champagne Pink, Metallic Rose Gold, Hot Pink Gold, Metallic Gold and Rose Gold Black, these brushes are as amazing in looks as these are great in quality. The soft bristles and gorgeous looks make them a pleasure to own and use. The quality makes them comparable to most of their high-end counterparts in the market. I have had the pleasure of using a few of the Blank Canvas Dimension Series Brushes and would like to share my feedback with you.

I have been sent F41, F20, F11 and F06 as samples to try and I must say they all are well made, but I have now formed a special liking for the metallic F41 and F20 Brush

F20 Flat Buffer Brush is the one I utilise for the everyday blush application, and it is simply the best one I have used till date. But you can use it for the foundation as well.

F41 Flat Tapered Cheek Brush is my favourite for blush or powder application as it is ideal for creating the shape for my face. The best part is that it works for both, powder as well as cream products.

F11 Large Eyeshadow Brush is designed for application of eye shadow, though I also it for face detailing too. Again, this one can be used for powder and cream products.

F6 – Bevelled Foundation or Contour Brush is excellent for applying and getting an even finish with your foundation and also for contouring bigger sections of the face. I have been using it in everyday makeup application as it blends the foundation well on the face.

Some of the other ones on the list from Blank Canvas are –

F34 Large Powder Brush is ideal for application of loose, pressed powder and bronzer. It has super soft bristle and nice grip to facilitate smooth usage.

F08 Dome Buffing Brush is again a foundation brush, though it can be used for contouring as well as applying blush and concealer. The best part is that you can use it with powder, gel, mousse or cream based products.

F33 Extreme Angle Contour Brush is a contouring brush used for highlighting the cheekbones and nose, with powder or cream products.

E36 Large Concealer/Eye Shader is a handy one that is ideal for eyeshadow application as well as concealer purposes for hiding the blemishes.

E27 Cute Mini Detailer is another eye brush that is apt for the under eye area, particularly if you love smokey eyes.You can use this one for getting a flawless, natural look by blending the eyeshadows seamlessly.

L29 Lip/Winged Eyeliner Brush will be a fantastic lip liner brush but can double up as an eyeliner brush too. It works as a sharp pencil, ideally suited for lining the lips perfectly and can similarly be used for the eyes.

I have had such a wonderful experience with all these brushes from the Blank Canvas Dimension Series that I would definitely love to buy a few more of these. Plus, their good looks make them a must-have for all makeup lovers!!!

Chubby Stick Intense Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm Plushest Punch – Review and Swatches

As promised in my last Clinique chubby stick review post I have gone ahead and bought another for myself.

Very different from my regular color selection of red, I have dared to buy a shade of pink. Love the color, bright, bold raspberry pink with a natural sheen that works well for day wear and goes well with no makeup look. You can use this lip color as tinted lip balm or as a lipstick by swiping 2 or more coats

Pros

Coverage fair and works like a lipstick with two quotes
Moisturising and keeps lips soft and supple

Cons

A little pricey
Doesn’t stay long enough (2-3 hrs. coverage)
Need to have good moisturised and scrubbed lips beforehand for this color to look good, as a lip tint.