Velvet Skin Tint.

Nars –

Velvet Skin Tint

 

“SOFT-FOCUS EFFECT

Transparent Blurring Powders instantly enhance the look of skin by helping to diffuse imperfections with a powerful optical effect.

SOFT-TOUCH FEEL

The powders’ unique, spherical shape compresses like a cushion, delivering a velvety-smooth, touchable feel and superior comfort on application.”

The Velvet Matte Skin Tint (oil-free) comes with broad spectrum SPF 30 just like the Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer. The texture is similar in that it's easy blend, applies smoothly, covers redness and evens out the skin. It dries to a velvety finish without looking flat or too dry like the name matte often implies. It's like skin but better and on me it's lasted an impressive amount of time. All day without separating, fading or creasing. Coverage is medium - enough to even out the skintone but not too heavy. It allows your skin to breathe so to speak and feels slightly hydrating but still weightless.

In addition to evening out the skin, it has Rose Fruit Extract to minimize pores and control shine. Vitamins C and E and broad spectrum SPF to protect the skin from environmental stress.

Bottom line amazing and definitely worth checking out. It's just as good as the Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer without the glow, but still natural looking. You can find the Velvet Matte Skin Tint now online at NARS and at NARS Counters.

Anti Blemish BB Cream.

Clinique -

Anti Blemish Solutions BB Cream SPF 40

"Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions BB Cream SPF 40 is a mattifying BB Cream specifically developed for blemish-prone or oily skins. Combines oil control, buildable coverage and UVA/UVB protection for a perfected, shine-free complexion. Does it all without clogging pores or causing breakouts."

- Clinique

Tie Dye Summer.

Dior Tie Dye Summer 2015 Collection offers a range of sunny shades that bathes the skin in warm light. I know many of you were dying to find out about Dior Tie Dye Collection which promises to be the hottest summer 2015 Collection; I personally can’t wait to get my hands on most of it. You will definitely love at least of couple of products from this Tie Dye limited edition collection as the colours vary from jade to golden-brown amber to beige or sand-coloured lagoon blue shades. The lips shine in combinations of coral, pink, mauve and red shades, while nails are painted in a wave of grenadine trend colours of summer with a special twist. Let’s not forget about that gorgeous limited edition new Diorskin Nude Tan Tie Dye shades which are the thrill of this collection.

Complexion Rescue.

After my little BareMinerals obsession not long back, I got super exited over news of this new releases from them. This Spring/Summer comes the release of their Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream, which will be released in ten shades. It’s exciting to see BareMinerals taking on another liquid product or in this case a gel one. I’m just hopeful that Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream proves a better experience for me than Bare Skin Serum Foundation, which I wasn’t really too fused on.

Bareminerals explains that this Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream is a hybrid BB Cream, CC Cream, and tinted moisturiser, and is formulated without oils, parabens, fragrances, or silicone. It promises to increase the moisture of your skin by up to 215%, which is pretty exciting for those dry skinned girls. However, I will be excited to see how this reacts and applies on those with a more combination or oily skin type. Bare Minerals says it has dewy sheer to medium coverage with a soft, smooth finish that has an SPF 30 and a gel cream texture that gives skin a natural, radiant finish. It’s formulated with Marine botanicals to help replenish your skin’s moisture.

Shades:

•   Opal 01: Fair Skin, Cool Tone

•   Vanilla 02: Light Skin, Neutral Tone

•   Buttercream 03: Light Skin, Golden Tone

•   Suede 04: Medium Skin, Cool Tone

•   Natural 05: Medium Skin, Neutral Tone

•   Ginger 06: Medium Skin, Golden Tone

•   Tan 07: Tan Skin, Neutral Tone

•   Spice 08: Tan to Dark skin, Golden Tone

•   Chestnut 09: Dark Skin, Golden Tone

•   Sienna 10: Deep Skin, Neutral Tone

I really didn’t like last year’s Serum Foundation release so I’m hopeful Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream proves better. I’m excited to try it out especially since it claims to be so hydrating. All this snow, wind, rain and cold is making my skin look scary!

Clear Difference.

Estee Lauder –

Clear Difference Complexion Perfecting BB Crème SPF 35

OK...I caved in and bought this little beauty. Mainly because it’s getting really sunny and I really don’t want to be walking round with a bright red face all summer, secondly…because I’m weak willed and have a make up/skincare addiction.

Estee Lauder explains; ‘this multi-function, oil-free BB Crème is the perfect complement to your Clear Difference blemish treatments. Instantly neutralises redness. Helps conceal blemish marks, pores and flaws with a specially formulated tint. With one touch, the lightweight formula hydrates, protects, perfects and soothes Controls oil and leaves skin looking soft, clear and naturally beautiful.’

The consistency of Estee Lauder Clear Difference BB Crème is between that of a tinted moisturiser and a thicker BB cream. It is easy to apply with fingers, which is my favourite way off applying it, mainly because I find its too thick for a brush. The coverage is sheer, however it evens out the complexion well. If you have any imperfections, it is time to bust your concealer out, because that would literally be your base done. I usually add a bit of Giorgio Armani maestro foundation over the top of the area that needs it; it gives just the right amount of coverage without anything too heavy. I also find just by adding that extra bit of coverage it helps conceal my pores that little bit better.

I really love that its got blemish fighting properties, I have been using it for the past month or so and its really helping my blemishes and/or keeping them away. However, I'm also using a new Estee Lauder serum which is incredible also so it could be a little help from that too, that's helping keeping my complexion unusually clearer. It doesn’t irritate my skin, and does a great job at cancelling out the redness in my skin. Like I’ve said before the SPF 35 is incredible, and especially in summer will be super at helping keep my face protected. SPF usually really upsets my skin, i think its due to how heavy SPF products tend to be, but I have had no issues with this, my skins really loving it.

Overall, I really like and foresee myself wearing Estee Lauder Clear Difference Complexion Perfecting BB Crème a lot...it may have even knocked my Dior Nude BB Creme off the top spot. It is mattifying (?) enough for summer, but not so mattifying (seriously have I made up this word?) that it starts looking powdery or caked on. The shade Medium is a perfect match for my skin tone, and I appreciate how they left the fragrance out!

SERIOUSLY..if you suffer with blemishes, you really need to try this little beauty.

Wish List.

I know I haven’t done one of these in a long time, but over the past few weeks during placement I haven’t been browsing round the shops as much as normal. However, there are a few things that have really caught my eye, and that I may even indulge in when I go to Manchester soon.

So lets begin...

Nars Kauai Duo Eye Shadow

This duo is part of NARS' High Seize Collection, the Kauai Duo Eye shadow is a highly pigmented pair of eye shadows in the shades Gold Lame and the purple-toned Iridescent Smokey Orchid. There are super pretty and incredibly pigmented. I really love that they can be used separately or together to create the must beautiful new shade.

Nars Malacca Eye Shadow

This eye shadow is described as an iridescent peacock colour. From the swatches I have seen of it, it’s a medium dark plummy brown with cool toned green shimmer-sheen and a frosted finish. I was worried it would be that bluish-teal-brown duo chrome that every brand has been rolling out recently but from what I can gather it’s a very beautiful mauve-plum-brown base that gets more mauve-y as you blend it out and apply more. I have seen so many swatches of this and it looks really pretty and something I don’t think (…) I have in my collections (I don’t think…) (Its definitely times like these I wish Nars Eyes shadows weren't so expensive...sadface)

Dior Addict Lip Maximize in Shade 3

I already own this in the original shade, which is a clear pink. However, they recently released it in a very pretty blossom pink shade, which give just the right touch of pink to the lips. Personally from trying them both I really think they have done something to this new shade because the maximizing properties in it seemed a little more intense and powerful and you could really feel it working, which I love.

The Body Shops All in One Instablur

Recently, I’ve really loved the new Kiehls blurring primer at the minute, however this has also had some amazing reviews. Its only just been released however it claims to control shine, reduce the appearance of pores, hide blemishes and extend make up. It’s a lot of high power claims, however I may have to nip in next time I need a new toner and ask for a nice little tester to see how ‘intrablurring’ it actually is.

Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm

Loved this little cleanser ever since I tried it, however the only problem is finding it to buy it. I have had to stick to the Body Shop Chamomile Cleansing Balm, which is good, but I prefer this little beauty. Its super lightweight and cleanses my face super well without leaving an oily residue behind. I really wish Clinique would get more of these in stock to shops because its really hard to find both in store and online, and its such a fantastic product.

Estee Lauder Clear Difference Complexion perfecting BB Crème SPF 35

Talk about a mouthful. OK I’m not going to lie, I swear by my amazing Dior Nude BB Crème, however its only an SPF10 and due to being pretty fair skinned, that means I end up spending the whole of summer with a super red burnt face…not a good look. Recently Estee Lauder fetched this little BB crème out which is aimed at people who have blemish prone skin, it claims to instantly neutralize redness, help to conceal blemish marks, pores and flaws and most importantly help treat blemishes. If that wasn’t enough it also states to hydrate, protect, perfect and sooth skin. Now, I don’t always believe what I read on the label because to be fair, they’re trying to sell a product at the end of the day. But seriously…this stuff is good! I went and got a cheeky little sample of this because the high SPF sometimes irritates my sensitive skin. It’s rich and creamy but lightweight at the same time, blending beautifully into the skin giving you just enough daytime summer coverage. The SPF being 35 is a great advantage because it means my face wont burn as much. Overall, I think when I run out of my Dior Nude BB crème I think I’m going to take a chance and purchase this, I haven’t experienced any improvements in my blemishes, but to be honest my skin is actually behaving and obviously I’m not going to get that many uses from a tiny sample pot. Trust me, when I do buy this bad boy and test it out properly, you can definitely expect a in-depth review of every inch of it.

Have any of you tried any of these products, if so whats your view on them?

Whats on your June Wish List?

Dior Made Me Do It...

I just thought I would show you what I bought from Dior today, just because I haven't done a Dior post in a little while and I'm missing it!

I did plan on just going to the gym today...honest...however, I decided as I had a bit of time to kill before my Zumba class, I would have a nosy round the beauty area in Boots. 

Bad Idea!

I tend to never know when my Dior BB Creme is about to die on me. Due of the tube its in, its very hard to guess when your going to run out, until that horrible day when no matter how many times you press the pump...nothing comes out. I try and avoid this heart breaking moment, by buying on in advance, just when its starting to get empty. This was my reason behind loitering at the Dior counter for far too long! So obviously it was essential to buy it then and their...obviously!

Whilst at the Dior counter, the new Pore Minimizing Primer also caught my eye...as it has done every time I make my way past a Dior counter! As my Daniel Sandler one just isn't cutting it for me anymore, still really good just not concealing my pores enough for my liking, I thought I would treat myself to a new primer as well. 

This is all good and well...until you get to the counter and realise you've blown £60 on just two products. Come on, you've all been their where you get that little 'do you reallllllllllly need it' voice whispering to you. 

You all know my love for my Dior Nude BB Creme, however I'm very interested and excited about the primer. So many people have raved about it, so keep your eyes open for a review coming soon. Whilst their, I also thought I would smell their new Miss Dior fragrance...and can I just say, as someone who doesn't really do floral fragrances...its just AMAZING! Its super light and fresh, I think it would be the perfect Spring/Summer fragrance...cue trying to think of a good reason to treat myself to it.

Have you bought anything recently that was but wasn't essential?

#sorrynotsorry

UD New Releases.

Firstly is Urban Decay Naked Ultra Nourishing Lipgloss. Like a luxe gloss and a rich balm all rolled into one, it’s supposedly unlike ANYTHING you’ve ever tried. Made up of a painstakingly crafted formula. Even the firmly gloss averse will become hardcore addicts when they try Naked Lipgloss. It not only looks and feels amazing on your lips, it’s also really nourishing. And they have the claims to prove it! With its creamy texture and gorgeous, high-gloss finish, Naked Lipgloss is the perfect gloss to complement any makeup.

Next up is Urban Decay Ultra Definition Loose Finishing Powder. This silky, weightless formula provides all the benefits of their pressed powder—including the luminous, demi-matte Naked finish. Set makeup, cut shine and blur flaws. Designed to be virtually invisible on your skin, their high-tech, light-reflecting formula “fools” the eye with optical blurring, seemingly airbrushing away imperfections and creating a soft-focus effect that looks professionally retouched. The creamy, build-able formula applies beautifully, never looks chalky or cakey and won’t settle into fine lines. Wear it to set your makeup and help it last, or use on bare skin.

Lastly, they have added 2 new shades to the Naked Skin Beauty Balm, Naked Light (light tint) and Naked Dark (dark tint). All three shades blur flaws in seconds and provide serious anti-aging benefits. Naked Skin Beauty Balm diffuses light with high-tech pigments to give you amazing, natural, NAKED-looking skin as it perfects, protects, treats, primes and hydrates. Moisturising but never greasy, it hydrates skin instantly and improves hydration over time. Makeup goes on beautifully and stays put. 

I'm really excited about this release. Especially the loose finishing powder, which from reviews done already it is meant to be fool proof and unbelievably incredible. Alongside this, the lip-glosses also look really good, however before your pigment loving ladies get your hopes up, they are the totally opposite of Urban Decays newest lipstick releases last year. These don't have that much pigment, and from the swatches I have seen, there isn't that much difference pigmentation wise between them all. However I definitely think I'll be picking up one of them to give them a try. The beauty balm however wasn't my cup of tea when it first come out, it doesn't really give enough coverage for me, and I don't really think I would buy it to under a foundation, as I prefer more pore minimising aimed primers.

Is there anything that's caught you eye?

November Wish List.

You might be surprised to see that this months ‘wish list’ is a little different to last months. Unlike last months, which was all beauty. This month is a mix of clothing and beauty. The main reason for this is I haven’t really got that many beauty products that I want, therefore I thought as I have quite a long clothing ‘wish list’ I thought I would mix the key products from beauty and clothing. Plus, as someone who reads blogs, I like to see what clothes bloggers have bought as well as beauty products.

Jack Wills Selsfield Gilet

A couple of years ago I bought the Jack Wills ‘Ingliston Gilet’, which is the classic and most popular gilet from Jack Wills. However, whilst looking on their website I came across the brand new ‘Selsfield Gilet’, and oh my…its fabulous. The main difference between the two…the Selsfield version is actually a wool mix, where as the original is waxed cotton. The website describe it as a city style mixed with county robustness; which sums me up pretty well as even though I like the city, I’m at my happiest in the country. It states the gilet has a wool mix outer layer, luxurious faux fur hood (which is detachable) and duck down and feather filling. Which trust me keeps you unbelievably warm! Even though its more expensive then the original, I think after three years plus of the original, its time to buy a new one! Just to note, it comes in two colours, I want the Navy colour, however it does also come in a brown, slight checked colour, which is also really nice.

Zara Two-Sided Soft Scarf

Everyone needs a new winter scarf. I don’t always do scarves, or if I do I tend to like chunky, knitted, snood like scarves. However recently I’ve really liked tartan, therefore this two-sided scarf is just so pretty. I like how it clashes patterns, and I think it would go with most outfits. There isn’t much I can really say about this scarf because I think the picture of it says everything.

Sigma F80 Kabuki Blending Brush

Currently I’m using the Real Techniques Buffing Brush, which is amazing. However, I have been reading a lot about this Sigma F80 blending brush and it just sounds amazing. Everyone who reviews it or owns it seems to have flawless foundation and say nothing but how fantastic it is. Therefore this has lead to me trawling the Internet to find out where I can pick one up from in the UK. I’ve never used any Sigma brushes before because I always thought they were really hard to get in the UK, which in a sense is true…thank god for Amazon. Nevertheless, I’m really excited to try it, and have high hopes form this brush.

Superfacialist Tea Flower Pore Purifying Clay Mask

I have heard a lot about the Superfacialist products recently. Some people really love the range and some people love odd products. The one product that really stood out for me, and that people really seem to love is the Tea Flower Pore Purifying Clay Mask. The description of this mask states: ‘clear your skin of dirt, excessive oils and toxins that lead to breakouts. Containing Salicylic Acid, which helps unclog congested skin and oil observing Dead Sea Mud which is rich in magnesium, calcium, potassium and iron for the perfect detox facial at home.’ Doesn’t it just sound amazing!

Even thought I actually have a clay mask, which is by Origins, I sometimes find it slightly upsets my skin. However the reviews by people with sensitive skin about this mask say that even though you get amazing results, it gentle to the skin.

Dior Nude BB Crème – Shade 2

This is actually a repurchase, but never the less I thought it needed a little spot on my wish list. This stuff is incredible. I use it pretty much every day, and we’re not talking just to go to the shops. Wherever I go this is my base of choice, I even use it on a night out; it’s just that good.  I don’t really like heavy coverage foundation, even medium to heavy coverage makes me itch and tends to aggravate my really sensitive skin, my dermatologist puts it down to the fact medium/heavy coverage foundations don’t allow your skin to breath…something my skin obviously needs to do a lot. Never the less, this is a light to medium coverage BB cream with really good skin loving benefits. Its perfect for covering all those little imperfections, and with a touch of concealer helps give you the prefect naturally lovely complexion. Personally I think I’m going to be buying this for many years to come!