Ambient Lighting.

Hourglass –

Ambient Bronzer

Ambient Bronzer is a new illuminating bronzer with Photoluminescent Technology, featuring bronze pigments that deliver a natural looking, sun kissed glow while flaunting depth and dimension.

Hourglass explain: “Ambient Bronzer’s sheer, airy formula sweeps softly onto skin for a healthy-looking, radiant finish. It’s formulated with Photoluminescent Technology, featuring optically transparent particles that transform the look of skin by manipulating and refracting light to emphasize your best features. The optically transparent particles allow for seamless blending and color transitions. The powders, blended by hand using an advanced miscelare technique, offer the perfect balance of pigments in a gorgeous pattern. Use this bronzer alone, or paired with Ambient Lighting Powder for maximum control to create depth and dimension—or even use it for a subtle contouring effect.”

The newest addition to the Ambient Lighting range is bronzer–just in time for summer–and is available in two shades. The formula is marketed as combining the “illuminating effects” of their signature Ambient Lighting powders with “bronze pigments” to give a “natural, sun-kissed glow.” It’s supposed to have “buildable color and a radiant finish” with a “sheer, airy” feel. This bronzer looks phenomenal! It comes in two shades, radiant bronze which is described as a “warm bronze shade fused with Radiant Light.” It’s a medium-dark brown with warm, yellow undertones and a soft, golden shimmer-sheen finish and luminous bronze which s described as a “medium tan shade fused with Luminous Light.” It’s a muted, medium tan brown with warm, yellow undertones and a fine golden shimmer-sheen. This shade is supposed to be for ‘fair/light complexions’, as it gives a softer, candlelit warmth.

I really cant wait to swatch these in person, I can totally tell I’m going to fall in love with one of them, and I think they will be perfect for summer!

10x.

butter LONDON –
Patent Shine 10x Polish

 

So unless you have been living under a rock you will know butter LONDON is one of my favourite brands. The shades, application, lasting power and packaging are all amazing! Therefore I was beyond excited to find out that butter LONDON are actually releasing a range of new polishes, not only colours, but formula...what formula you ask...think patent!

The new polishes from butter LONDON claims to do an awful lot of things:

"New 10-in-1 formula! Fierce colour sparks a revolution with Patent Shine 10X. Ten years ago butter LONDON transformed the nail space with the original 3-free lacquer and we’re doing it again! Our new innovative formula is loaded with ingredients proven to promote brighter, stronger, healthier nails in classic, creamy, wearable shades for your best-dressed nails yet. The patented Shock Resisting Polymer Technology delivers limitless shine with up to 10 days of wear. It’s everything you need in on brilliant bottle!"

The packaging looks pretty much like that of the original Nail Lacquers, except with a silver cap. The bottles are the same size (11 mL) but the price is higher than the original 3 Free Nail Lacquers. The 14 new shades are all cremes and, while they seem fashion-forward, they also aren’t looking particularly unique. I guess I’ll have to see these in person or when someone gets round to watching them online to see what they're really like colour wise! Mostly I’m really interested to see how the formula is, since I think the original BL formula is great. I love nail polish, especially when it comes to spring/summer, therefore I'm beyond excited to try this out and see how good they are!

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

Blow Styling.

Tangle Teezer -

Blow Styling Hairbrush

 “Introducing our brand new paddle hairbrush. For all hair types the innovative teeth allows for free-flow tension so there's no pulling and tugging. Excess moisture is removed from the hair shaft to guarantee a quicker blow-dry. Your style is left voluminous and shiny with reduced frizz. You'll be blown away by the results!” – Tangle Teezer

This year Tangle Teezer have added to their brush range! Say hello to the Tangle Teezer Blow-Styling Brush; a new styling tool created for anyone to perfect an easy, at home, straight blow dry, quickly and with minimal hair damage. At first glance it looks pretty much like a regular hair brush, but if you take a closer look, the teeth are designed to not only grip onto the hair better but so air is diffused around the hair shaft creating a smoother look in less time and on a lower heat.

So this is a rather clever brush that will make drying your hair much quicker with smooth and shiny results. As a blow drying novice (I’m a rough dryer by nature), this really works for me. I can act like I am rough drying (no skill required), using the Tangle Teezer Blow Styling Brush as I go. Just brushing, no tricks! When I first tried this I was really impressed – I often struggle to keep the hair on the brush when blow drying my hair, making it tricky and repetitive work. The teeth also stop the need to stretch the hair shaft when pulling down and applying heat meaning the hair shaft is less damaged. After testing out the product at home I can vouch that this tool does in fact make blow-drying your locks straight very easy and quick. Although if you favour a rounder blow dry with more movement you will have to add that in with a barrel brush at the end. You do get a rather volumous blow dry from this brush however I tend to favour a flatter blow dry. Whenever I have attempted to blow dry my hair before, I always find that the brush ends up really pulling! None of that here – its super gentle yet really effective. I didn’t really bother sectioning; I just brushed through all over and even flipped my head upside to get the underside. This would usually result in very out of control hair but I just kept brushing as I went and everything was super smooth.

Repairing Blow Dry.

Bumble and Bumble -

Repair Blow Dry

“This serum-in-creme elixir for dry or damaged hair helps seal split ends and protects against heat, breakage and UV damage, too. Proven to help repair hair and keep styles looking healthy for up to 3 days.” – Bumble and Bumble

Not long ago I had a major hairdresser disaster, and even though it got sorted and I was left with very beautiful hair, it was in terrible condition. I have tried pretty much everything over the past few weeks to get it back into it usual amazingly soft and silky self, and nothing has worked. Until now! Bumble and Bumble Repair Blow Dry has become a form favourite of mine as its perfect for my hair as it helps to repair hair with every blow dry, with immediate and long term benefits. Best suited for hair that is in need of extra moisture and reparative care, this serum-in-creme helps to seal split ends for soft, smooth, healthy looking styles for up to 3 days. A conditioning blend including extracts from Rose of Jericho, hydrates and brings damaged hair back to life while hair repair technology helps prevent future breakage. This has a lighter consistency which dry hair will lap up. This is great for colour treated, bleached or damaged hair as it helps to repair the hair as well as allowing you to achieve a flawless blow dry.

Bumble and Bumbles blow dry does come in two other types. Straight Blow Dry was already in stores since years and the first one of the collection. It is a lightweight, heat-activated styling balm that helps to straight styles with movement. All-Style Blow Dry is for healthy, fine or oil-prone hair. This lightweight creme is perfect for a smooth, soft and frizz-free style.

Overall, this is amazing! It has truly transformed my hair for horrible to amazing in one simple step! I swear if anyone’s hair needs some serious TLC then you need to try this, its phenomenal!

Breath of Fresh Air.

Dior -

Diorskin Nude Air Serum Foundation 

“A pioneer in achieving a natural look, Dior innovates and broadens its nude makeup expertise with Diorskin Nude Air: a weightless, ultra-fluid serum as light and beneficial as a breath of fresh air, for an enhanced complexion with sheer correction. Like after a day in the great outdoors, the complexion has all the fresh, radiant beauty of a natural healthy glow.

Its weightless velvety freshness and incredibly fine and exceptional texture, made with oils that evaporate instantly, the talc-free Diorskin Nude Air formula deposits an undetectable film of makeup on the skin. Its high-precision dropper easily delivers exactly the right amount leaving perfectly natural-looking makeup in an instant.

The formula enriched with soft-focus agents and glazed pigments produces an even, radiant complexion in an instant for perfect correction with a sheer finish. The complexion glows with natural beauty and day after day, all the benefits of a breath of pure fresh air for your skin. Dior introduces Oxygen Activ™ technology, an innovative combination of a hyper-oxygenated oil, Cranberry oil, vitamins and minerals. Revitalised, the skin breathes and becomes more beautiful each day.” - Dior

Cleanse, Prime, Strengthen and Grow.

No7 -

Nail Cleanse & Prime and Strength & Grow treatments 

No7 isn't really a brand I have ever tried. My mum uses and loves their skincare, but I have never really been drawn to their counter. Maybe it’s due to the other higher end and shinier counters that tend to surround it! However, not long ago my mum bought me these two brand new nails treatments as part of her 3 for 2 and I was super excited to give them a go. I have to say…there are pretty great!

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.

Fresh Glow.

Burberry –

Fresh Glow Luminous Fluid Base

“Discover Fresh Glow, our iconic Luminous Fluid Base. The effortless formula gives a spectrum of skin benefits and multiple effects – from instant radiance to moisturisation – while gently protecting against the elements. Ultra-fine illuminators give natural luminosity and light diffusion, anti-agers help restore skin elasticity and wild rose extracts increase hydration levels. The multi-effect formula can be used in a multitude of ways: On nude skin for moisturising illumination, as a hydrating and luminising primer under foundation or blended into foundation for a fresh radiance boost. To add highlights to nude or made-up skin – use it on cheekbones, the bridge of the nose, Cupid's bow and chin.”

-       Burberry

Idealist.

Estee Lauder –

Idealist Pore Minimising Skin Refinisher

“Dramatically refinish skin's appearance and texture. See more clarity, smoothness and luminosity as it helps your skin get rid of dry, dulling, flaky surface skin cells. See more highly refined, virtually poreless skin. Enjoy our most dramatic skin resurfacing benefits faster, more efficiently than ever before. Refines the look of uneven skin texture, flakiness and roughness. Pores appear 1/3 smaller - instantly. See more clarity, smoothness and luminosity. More highly refined, virtually poreless skin. Smooth on Idealist and instantly enjoy that soft, seamless, silky feeling you love. Includes 3 times more Glucosamine than original Idealist. Pore Diminishing Technology significantly shrinks the look of enlarged pores. Gentle-acting Chestnut Extract helps your skin get rid of dry, dulling, flaky skin surface-cells. It's as if you're seeing the skin you were born with, all over again: Virtually poreless and unbelievably soft and smooth. Skin looks incredibly clear and even-toned.”

-       Estee Lauder

Rain or Shine.

Burberry –

S/S15 Runway Palette

“Introducing the Burberry Spring/Summer 2015 Runway Palette, featuring an artwork from the Prorsum collection. The “Rain or Shine” motif, originally hand-painted in the Burberry studio reflects the synergy between Burberry fashion and beauty. This limited-edition powder palette uses colours from the womenswear collection: Pink Azalea and Bright Coral red sit alongside a nude cloud on a Hydrangea Pink background. Effortless to use, the shades blend together to enhance and highlight the skin with a radiant glow. Contour the cheeks to highlight the cheekbones or apply to the apple of the cheeks for natural radiance. 

-Burberry

Sculpting Must-Have.

Real Techniques –

Sculpting Brush 

‘Featuring a wide, angled head, specifically designed to help create defined contours, the sculpting brush is a must-have in your makeup bag to enhance your natural features, or to modify the shape and look of your face. Use with cream or powdered bronzers to define and contour the hollows of the cheeks. Apply a light sweep of blush for a soft rosy finish’ 

– Real Techniques

Natural-Looking Dimension.

NARS –

Contour Blush

“A duo of contouring blush shades to create natural-looking dimension for the face with a lightweight luminous finish. A deeper shade enhances definition while a lighter shade illuminates the high points of the face.” 

– NARS