tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34379275371778686602024-03-28T07:26:13.659+00:00Beauty And The MuslimahZahrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15888340067152290886noreply@blogger.comBlogger111125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3437927537177868660.post-80571341593810467082020-12-29T12:11:00.007+00:002021-02-17T17:52:28.445+00:00Typology Tinted Serum Review <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">I came across Typology a few months ago when I was scrolling through Instagram one day. An ad for their Tinted Serum had popped up whilst I was tapping through stories. A tinted serum? Any base product with the word "tint" in it always has me super intrigued - so I tapped onto their profile to find out more. I found out that it was a vitamin C, aloe vera and squalane serum with an added sheer tint... Instagram seem to know exactly the kind of ad I’d be interested in and this had my name all over it for sure! Luckily Typology offer two free samples on their site, all you have to do is pay for the £6 delivery fee. A bit steep for delivery yes but I was quite eager to try it out and I am not disappointed! This formula is absolutely gooorgeous! </span></div><div><br /><div><b><u>What Typology say:</u></b></div><div><b><u><br /></u></b></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-pt6ksrblW1_W2phTrrGD623HkNHTUstmD401Au2TBhi41uKsGPBuRWSnAJTUDud90h3Y8UdUWPwfWTkKuvv30RBuOzsvy_w71HAMuy2BREFzztWmsmMxLhZqSnv6pu-c6EN1PWJYtDE/s890/5E72382D-CDF5-49EB-B61F-79253D67B7BE.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="645" data-original-width="890" height="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-pt6ksrblW1_W2phTrrGD623HkNHTUstmD401Au2TBhi41uKsGPBuRWSnAJTUDud90h3Y8UdUWPwfWTkKuvv30RBuOzsvy_w71HAMuy2BREFzztWmsmMxLhZqSnv6pu-c6EN1PWJYtDE/w640-h464/5E72382D-CDF5-49EB-B61F-79253D67B7BE.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image from Typology website</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u><span style="color: #444444;">TINTED SERUM </span></u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444;">Vitamin C, Squalane & Aloe Vera</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444;">A silicon-free, non-clogging tinted serum for light coverage and a natural no-makeup finish.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444;">Formulated with vitamin C for radiance and squalane & aloe vera for deep, long-lasting hydration.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444;">99% naturally-derived formula.</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><b><span style="color: #444444;">PIGMENTED ACTIVES</span></b></div><div><span style="color: #444444;">Our 99% naturally-derived tinted serums are enriched with vitamin C, squalane and aloe vera giving the skin nourishment and coverage in one simple step.</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><u>My thoughts:</u></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">- Typology is an environmentally friendly and sustainable French skincare brand owned by Ning Li. Similarly to The Ordinary they offer simple ingredient based skincare.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">- The samples came so nicely packed. I really like the brands aesthetic. All the packaging was recyclable as well.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixhx1pK4aopYPC_muhzJZgwZo2iAYRkINx7_YG0woeso9Aabi8uzpCavjlgn6RPQXptVOCgvqBKsxAwRBihq4MqhlNtgK1vWsL0uWW0b9WL5y9PEMOKH19cLna9OkjZWXdNDRIt6zcwUY/s1080/55215216-8FDB-4292-9CC0-F1D4D2874377.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixhx1pK4aopYPC_muhzJZgwZo2iAYRkINx7_YG0woeso9Aabi8uzpCavjlgn6RPQXptVOCgvqBKsxAwRBihq4MqhlNtgK1vWsL0uWW0b9WL5y9PEMOKH19cLna9OkjZWXdNDRIt6zcwUY/w640-h640/55215216-8FDB-4292-9CC0-F1D4D2874377.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">- The Tinted Serum comes in a rectangular glass bottle with a pipette dispenser. I do love the look of the bottle however a lot of reviewers have mentioned that they've had trouble with the dispenser and that it's faulty. I personally can't comment on this since I’ve only ordered the samples which come in a blister packet form.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfv79XKGaQ5uhGVrPmNhkDmI6TsAvcNIvO_-AnOLmZpj4Y6i5d7Z8VwE8V9iNBeinGSxiiy0fouW_KODz7TroJOOPetqaPY3AddL_1jRxt61EmI_6cs6s4e1kd3bR2qmS3ES-5UnDPfjo/s1080/817895DD-B7FA-4FD3-B8E5-D06911269D9E.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfv79XKGaQ5uhGVrPmNhkDmI6TsAvcNIvO_-AnOLmZpj4Y6i5d7Z8VwE8V9iNBeinGSxiiy0fouW_KODz7TroJOOPetqaPY3AddL_1jRxt61EmI_6cs6s4e1kd3bR2qmS3ES-5UnDPfjo/w640-h640/817895DD-B7FA-4FD3-B8E5-D06911269D9E.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">- You get 30ml for £24.80 which is around £5 more than the Glossier Skin Tint.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">- Fragrance free. </div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">- I apply this as I would foundation, as in after my skincare routine and sunscreen. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwnlpH2BixkDiSNHWll3PW8JHfaRULQ3XhRIxzi91sNfSF4g91IRwFU2FnHdzfGl1t-ZSUJriOjxdaf3LxK01NHsHg9Og6YDnYkYzYMWaQw4iwDF8MXk0x9oWUHwDtOnD_bY7vl0n4vIc/s750/1140ED75-85C3-4B4F-B78C-EBA3D88B27E5.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwnlpH2BixkDiSNHWll3PW8JHfaRULQ3XhRIxzi91sNfSF4g91IRwFU2FnHdzfGl1t-ZSUJriOjxdaf3LxK01NHsHg9Og6YDnYkYzYMWaQw4iwDF8MXk0x9oWUHwDtOnD_bY7vl0n4vIc/w640-h640/1140ED75-85C3-4B4F-B78C-EBA3D88B27E5.webp" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image from Typology website</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">- They offer 6 shades based on the Fitzpatrick phototype scale. I picked up samples in the shade Type 2 and Type 3 after looking at the swatch image below. Here’s what Typology have to say about their shades:</div><div><br /><div style="font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #444444;">“Each tinted serum can offer light coverage for a wide spectrum of skin tones. Our six shades were developed using the Fitzpatrick phototype scale which takes into account factors like skin tone and reactions to sun exposure.</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-style: italic;"><br /></span></div><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">TYPE 1</b><b>: </b>Fair with cool undertones. This is for fair skin with freckles that doesn't tan and becomes red in the sun.</div></span><span style="font-style: italic;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">TYPE 2</b><b>: </b>Light. Recommended for light skin with pink or yellow undertones that tans gradually and is prone to sunburns.</div></span><span style="font-style: italic;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">TYPE 3</b><b>: </b>Medium. This shade is for medium-toned skin with warm or olive undertones, which tans easily but sometimes burns.</div></span><span style="font-style: italic;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">TYPE 4</b><b>: </b>Tan. For dark skin with predominantly bronze undertones that occasionally sunburns.</div></span><span style="font-style: italic;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">TYPE 5</b><b>: </b>Medium dark. This is for light brown skin that rarely gets sunburned and easily tans in the sun.</div></span><span style="font-style: italic;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">TYPE 6</b><b>: </b>Dark. The shade for dark brown skin with naturally cold undertones that rarely sunburns.</div></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-style: italic;"><br /></span></div><i><span style="color: #444444;"><div style="text-align: center;"><i>A tinted serum may appear too light or too dark immediately upon application. Wait for it to dry fully to ensure that the shade matches your skin tone.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Think of our six shades as a guide. The serum offers light coverage so each shade will in fact work for several different undertones.”</i></div></span></i><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; border: 0px solid rgb(244, 244, 242); box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Lettera, mono; font-size: 14px; margin: 0.75rem 0px 0px;"></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoPnle2rOzRzySUp3RD_srqAAZ4kvTv2N3wuEBbLOo-kpbjekQupcXFDrwdvP3q4haMBk24GxISc_nbkaNlimuBMrX1SXJeo3vGd5cWM_84cX__UHH0XdO4hpOJXKlocInmvsLXg7td6M/s750/36CD2E9D-7B33-4C65-9458-A62EC616594B.webp" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoPnle2rOzRzySUp3RD_srqAAZ4kvTv2N3wuEBbLOo-kpbjekQupcXFDrwdvP3q4haMBk24GxISc_nbkaNlimuBMrX1SXJeo3vGd5cWM_84cX__UHH0XdO4hpOJXKlocInmvsLXg7td6M/w640-h640/36CD2E9D-7B33-4C65-9458-A62EC616594B.webp" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image from Typology website</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; border: 0px solid rgb(244, 244, 242); box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Lettera, mono; font-size: 14px; margin: 0.75rem 0px 0px; text-align: justify;"></p><br /></div><div>- As promising as the descriptions sounded neither of the two shades I picked are a perfect match for me. I feel the swatch image is quite misleading, they don't appear this way in person as they do in the picture. I can get away with Type 2 for most of my face though it's a little too pale and pink in undertone for my forehead/around mouth. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP9RtnNDkqYmU9mslBayL2SQMJH8gx9tIF1q1WzBkAE8jysTgi-tm1896hasE1dYQuvyw1e1MoAAJX7E07kJtRntBhSd9jkZiBuPU_9HQND2E9qbRQ7PZgoRl8eh8PpIyyfbmKW2CjGvw/s1080/642703A8-12AF-4D73-9B95-6832F2EAD1DF.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP9RtnNDkqYmU9mslBayL2SQMJH8gx9tIF1q1WzBkAE8jysTgi-tm1896hasE1dYQuvyw1e1MoAAJX7E07kJtRntBhSd9jkZiBuPU_9HQND2E9qbRQ7PZgoRl8eh8PpIyyfbmKW2CjGvw/w640-h640/642703A8-12AF-4D73-9B95-6832F2EAD1DF.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dior Face & Body 3WO, Typology Tinted Serum Type 2 & Type 3, Chanel Water Fresh Tint Medium Plus</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Type 3 however I could use as a liquid bronzer. It's basically orange with a pink undertone and looks very similar to my MAC Prep + Prime Peach Lustre Corrector... I can get away with Type 3 mixed with a teeny bit of Type 2 for my forehead, but the undertone is very reddish/pink and just doesn't compliment my natural tones.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc6PHPF11XLzVt7MlcN3XZFNLuWF0g-N02_g70hnAv_wNd3nRBqTYIUwU5kPkPcdTC_LgbLb-07q5Il5kGQi3-4KdWz9b9OumDNAcOLX6ScyBcDOfAkLKA-INoV-8CfSYV13wLznaJEPs/s1080/98C2B522-81A3-4D9A-B48C-A96FDB01293A.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc6PHPF11XLzVt7MlcN3XZFNLuWF0g-N02_g70hnAv_wNd3nRBqTYIUwU5kPkPcdTC_LgbLb-07q5Il5kGQi3-4KdWz9b9OumDNAcOLX6ScyBcDOfAkLKA-INoV-8CfSYV13wLznaJEPs/w640-h640/98C2B522-81A3-4D9A-B48C-A96FDB01293A.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Typology Tinted Serum Type 2 and Type 3</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div>I think they need to expand their shade range or at least include a more golden/olive shade. I've also mixed both shades which works alright but I'm not planning on buying 2 shades just to make it work since they both have a pinkish undertone which doesn't work well for me.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFhoQrKjrvzIWJV32xpPrWeDso05NptLwAXaKP-S0GPNVD5mOYKGnpOBvi_yVjeOUc2_NO-lUgk0RpWdXC6tcuW7iZI-WxaeFg2y17fBt7M24fZ3JE78VjZKaQ5_BsvYQ6LOGOId_iCEg/s1080/5F68EF6A-867E-4F9C-8C50-B95DC6C6500C.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFhoQrKjrvzIWJV32xpPrWeDso05NptLwAXaKP-S0GPNVD5mOYKGnpOBvi_yVjeOUc2_NO-lUgk0RpWdXC6tcuW7iZI-WxaeFg2y17fBt7M24fZ3JE78VjZKaQ5_BsvYQ6LOGOId_iCEg/w640-h640/5F68EF6A-867E-4F9C-8C50-B95DC6C6500C.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Typology Type 2 & 3 mixed. In direct sunlight</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM3YrSEpgobwn7q-eBRdDBxq_vI3vkGyv_-W7O6jAlGJb672Ofk1Y9rpnl18AlxaPFwAUZ-iOv0H6es91GhJzhOLwRWIFdxKn0Y_YZd5eiTysYQj8DdDBvx31cvz6acmhm5aA6vfz26PY/s1080/DB53A087-38CB-4FAE-955F-EF0D60FD8A7C.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM3YrSEpgobwn7q-eBRdDBxq_vI3vkGyv_-W7O6jAlGJb672Ofk1Y9rpnl18AlxaPFwAUZ-iOv0H6es91GhJzhOLwRWIFdxKn0Y_YZd5eiTysYQj8DdDBvx31cvz6acmhm5aA6vfz26PY/w640-h640/DB53A087-38CB-4FAE-955F-EF0D60FD8A7C.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Typology Type 2 & 3 mixed. Away from direct sunlight</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"></div></div><div><br /></div><div>- This has a smooth, gel like, creamy serum like texture. It's not overly runny or thin. In comparison, the Glossier Skin Tint is more liquidy and runny. This is a little thicker but still feels super lightweight on the skin. You can use your fingers to apply but as always I prefer using a brush. It glides over the skin effortlessly! I think most skin types can definitely get away with this formula but if you have particularly dry or dehydrated skin you will adore this! It's a very comfortable formula! </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ5tvjjkcTGQ4WtGzQJ4mz8sUVhyvGB_67i5VV8ke7svk7LqlKj5WnwiOP4sXUaPNWrFnmjUlK7MCY4wQOPwdSpCyjIRrzQ9Y5S3JP4GKvoYEC98_7mM_BbBVu-HpWNs0d27b399es9yk/s822/7E3EA42B-C654-4CE2-B739-4215E071FB25.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="822" data-original-width="817" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ5tvjjkcTGQ4WtGzQJ4mz8sUVhyvGB_67i5VV8ke7svk7LqlKj5WnwiOP4sXUaPNWrFnmjUlK7MCY4wQOPwdSpCyjIRrzQ9Y5S3JP4GKvoYEC98_7mM_BbBVu-HpWNs0d27b399es9yk/w636-h640/7E3EA42B-C654-4CE2-B739-4215E071FB25.gif" width="636" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>- This offers between a light to medium coverage, a little more than the Glossier Skin Tint (<a href="https://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.com/2020/03/glossier-perfecting-skin-tint-g7.html">review</a>) and the Chanel Water Fresh Tint (<a href="https://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.com/2020/10/chanel-les-beiges-water-fresh-tint.html">review</a>). It evens the skin out whilst still showing skin and any marks you may have. It provides a lot more coverage than I was actually expecting and a little goes a long way.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibsLA1-VW-z2IGj5SSmSh5X-jVs4G-EOrjre7ei0PoJXEGRD8zZKpa60nKZDwvUV9bVAqpDkRwzKthLfOCtGeDIDMO7Mvz62R6tBO01FoOAzMkMpkWnqpiyhsfCUeS7n-z-nvbYsb8mZM/s960/5044F384-C21C-454A-B27E-F010B6D516AD.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="957" data-original-width="960" height="638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibsLA1-VW-z2IGj5SSmSh5X-jVs4G-EOrjre7ei0PoJXEGRD8zZKpa60nKZDwvUV9bVAqpDkRwzKthLfOCtGeDIDMO7Mvz62R6tBO01FoOAzMkMpkWnqpiyhsfCUeS7n-z-nvbYsb8mZM/w640-h638/5044F384-C21C-454A-B27E-F010B6D516AD.gif" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>- The finish is what has blown me away! This reminds me of the Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter (<a href="https://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.com/2020/04/charlotte-tilbury-hollywood-flawless.html">review</a>) but lighter in feel and thinner in consistency with a touch more coverage. Like the Flawless Filter it smoothens out my skin really well and gives it a super healthy, dewy and luminous appearance. It literally makes my skin glow in all the right places. It gives the impression that my skincare game is going strong! </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-_8sWUcqwSbsSIukUG2xjNSAL1MePA3xad6QgdM1n98F9YkLl1AB-YpNSUoRa8aBNaIEbQyfkW0ZS9w8oc6_Aakn7xClW_6l_lnvAdukTaEIePBxdGnnAZwd3O4EaZgGWfgdCC3xlfzE/s880/FD9D4843-BDAA-40E1-ABA2-E0BF2F806066.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="850" data-original-width="880" height="618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-_8sWUcqwSbsSIukUG2xjNSAL1MePA3xad6QgdM1n98F9YkLl1AB-YpNSUoRa8aBNaIEbQyfkW0ZS9w8oc6_Aakn7xClW_6l_lnvAdukTaEIePBxdGnnAZwd3O4EaZgGWfgdCC3xlfzE/w640-h618/FD9D4843-BDAA-40E1-ABA2-E0BF2F806066.gif" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>- This also feels very lightweight on the skin, at first it can feel a bit tacky but I find as it sets the tackiness does tone down a little bit but considering the nature of this tinted serum the tackiness never really goes away completely. This hasn't been a problem for me and hasn't stopped me from using it, nor does it interfere with my day to day life. </div><div><br /></div><div>- When it comes to longevity the Tinted Serum has decent stick. I've worn this for over 8 hours and I haven't turned into a complete grease ball nor has it disappeared by the end of my work day. I love that this doesn't settle into pores or fine lines and keeps me looking dewy and luminous the entire day. I do set my t-zone (using my Urban Decay Velvetizer powder) i.e. forehead, the sides of my nose and chin as those areas tend to look the most unflattering when greasy or dewy.</div><div><br /></div><div>- I’ve noticed this formula does transfer quite easily. So definitely set it with some powder if you want it to last.</div><div><br /></div><div>- However I have to mention that I have noticed the skincare you use beneath the Tinted Serum hugely impacts the finish, feel and the longevity. The more skincare layers or hydration you have underneath the more dewy this will look. The less layers of skincare you have underneath the more matte it becomes, it sinks in to the skin more and becomes one with it which makes it last longer and feel less tacky. So you have the option of working your skincare around the serum to determine these three factors.</div><div><br /></div><div>- The Typology Serum is up there for me at the moment alongside the Chanel Water Fresh Tint. In comparison the Chanel has more of a natural matte finish on me whereas this Tinted Serum is more dewy and luminous, however the Tinted Serum is still just as skin like! I'm sorry but the Glossier has actually gone way down in my favourites list compared to these two formulas. It's funny but the Chanel and the Typology tints are both poor shade matches for me but it hasn't stopped me from wearing and adoring them, the Glossier is actually a better match but just doesn't come close in formula!</div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>The negatives:</u></b></div><div><br /></div><div>- Biggest let down for me is the shade undertones, I don't understand why companies don't provide proper yellow undertoned shades as well. It's 2020 soon to be 2021 companies (especially French) must understand by now that not everyone has pink undertones and that yellow undertones are needed for a lot of ethnicities and that it's just as important alongside a diverse shade range no? </div><div><br /></div><div>- As with most dewy products this can highlight bumps and texture so I would advise to apply this sparingly in the t-zone area or any area where you have texture which is what I do. However this formula does have a certain amount of skin smoothening to it too which makes it more flattering. I keep this mostly on the centre of my face and apply sparingly elsewhere and set mostly the t-zone with a light layer of powder, this works a treat for me.</div><div><br /></div><div>I am utterly obsessed with this Tinted Serum, I love dewy bases and this is the best light coverage one from the ones I have tried so far. For me it's a winner because it has right balance of shine and smoothness and looks uber natural on the skin, it's delicious! I don't know how they've achieved the smoothing effect since this formula has no silicones in it but I just love how healthy my cheeks look and I adore it when dewy formulas like this one highlights the angles of your nose in a certain way and makes it look all cute. I definitely recommend this formula if you love dewy smooth looking skin, the formula is beautiful. </div><div><br /></div><div>As always I hope you enjoyed this review! Have you read my previous review? <a href="https://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.com/2020/10/chanel-les-beiges-water-fresh-tint.html">Chanel Water Fresh Tint</a> </div>Zahrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15888340067152290886noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3437927537177868660.post-13427623880108788172020-10-27T21:44:00.007+00:002020-12-30T11:36:18.608+00:00Chanel Les Beiges Water Fresh Tint Review<p style="text-align: justify;">If you thought there couldn’t be varying levels of no makeup makeup or “undetectable-ness” think again. Enter Chanel Les Beiges Water Fresh Tint. It was my most worn base during the summer of 2020 and is quite easily my new favourite no makeup makeup base. (Move over Glossier!)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxlha9U4tSb-JNVMqqC3-Zm-3Xh2jv_7whKt2d9p4KJxyPbLUtRGttzmJOBJYtNVqaynd5TixwKCSAnCi_5EqtKUxcdQtTl2jicgb241uQZCfO2lsF8sPdpmUK6E5ChnjJiwA_DlNjzZs/s1080/CAD9DCA2-B174-4AF6-A090-A4CDE2762405.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxlha9U4tSb-JNVMqqC3-Zm-3Xh2jv_7whKt2d9p4KJxyPbLUtRGttzmJOBJYtNVqaynd5TixwKCSAnCi_5EqtKUxcdQtTl2jicgb241uQZCfO2lsF8sPdpmUK6E5ChnjJiwA_DlNjzZs/w640-h640/CAD9DCA2-B174-4AF6-A090-A4CDE2762405.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">- I’d heard a lot of positive things about the Water Fresh Tint but was still quite skeptical. I didn’t think it would be anything amazing but I was very wrong. I don’t know how they’ve done it but I think it’s genius!</span></div><p style="text-align: justify;">- It comes in a plastic bottle with an airless pump, I love this type of pump as it pushes the product clean up the sides, minimal wastage and you can clearly see how much you have left. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6niQVcUN0Z8dnfNuu7xLq0nmDF0oBlRZx1U2Q9v2kjRMDFtcockkLuwsW4YDup_jqTEal_QOvCAvliCrOSDIVkbW4ytMs20plCypwsoEt8ugU6t46SumbRsJUqtO-NpehicHBUaJrSJw/s2048/4442DF7D-D444-4297-B840-4A04CA9265BB.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1802" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6niQVcUN0Z8dnfNuu7xLq0nmDF0oBlRZx1U2Q9v2kjRMDFtcockkLuwsW4YDup_jqTEal_QOvCAvliCrOSDIVkbW4ytMs20plCypwsoEt8ugU6t46SumbRsJUqtO-NpehicHBUaJrSJw/w565-h640/4442DF7D-D444-4297-B840-4A04CA9265BB.jpeg" width="565" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">- Every box comes with a flat top angled kabuki which is usually my fave for foundation application but I think keeping it separate would’ve been a better decision since you get a brush with every new purchase, which is highly unnecessary.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigA7KQfhd51kkIJwDYe8caZkxCbczPWe9f-SB6YaBUymnKw85jdJ_-JkJjQrri-9aNIOcCQWGU4-CjCpUkFzfytGtoSXh3M1k3rhDFVD7WYw_p339FTVu25AMrQrdnhuUiLB3Rc0nA4Y0/s1080/A1382CB4-4C2F-4DF5-B2B0-D6013C882071.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigA7KQfhd51kkIJwDYe8caZkxCbczPWe9f-SB6YaBUymnKw85jdJ_-JkJjQrri-9aNIOcCQWGU4-CjCpUkFzfytGtoSXh3M1k3rhDFVD7WYw_p339FTVu25AMrQrdnhuUiLB3Rc0nA4Y0/w640-h640/A1382CB4-4C2F-4DF5-B2B0-D6013C882071.png" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;">- In my experience I've also found my IT Cosmetics Heavenly Luxe Complexion Brush works excellently with this formula too, but both brush types do a good job.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">- 30ml for an eye watering £48. It’s an amazing formula don’t get me wrong, though I think they could’ve easily knocked off a tenner... but I suppose it is <i>Chanel</i>!</p><p style="text-align: justify;">- I will say this now, please do not buy this if you’re expecting any form of coverage. I’ve watched many reviews where people are slating the Water Fresh Tint because of how expensive it is and how little coverage it provides. This is a tint, nothing more however the formula is brilliant in my humble opinion! </p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinM8oqeCeB7VH6ckR01vo0eLU9dP1vJ65IWfx26ej9ZcfmVMAJ9ntSU3cHjO5ZiPzUSSgAIknIUHQjE_Snpox11uhT1qkqeKM4qo5TCxeve3MuRXpjG4qIDshuJRLjImjJXSKbAo9S30I/s1080/0AF720AD-A9E7-4386-80E9-F413AC8076A8.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinM8oqeCeB7VH6ckR01vo0eLU9dP1vJ65IWfx26ej9ZcfmVMAJ9ntSU3cHjO5ZiPzUSSgAIknIUHQjE_Snpox11uhT1qkqeKM4qo5TCxeve3MuRXpjG4qIDshuJRLjImjJXSKbAo9S30I/w640-h640/0AF720AD-A9E7-4386-80E9-F413AC8076A8.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">- Of course I found this dinky yet very decent 20ml sample on eBay at an absolute <b>bargain </b>of a price, so had to snatch it up! Strangely enough this tester bottle is actually made of glass and not plastic like the full size.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">- It has a slight fresh scent but nothing overpowering at all.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWFBJ77AvSe7wbYtNjcXmjy0MiQEZRHkFL_CVBZ7lG4FK3c95pIHnx2qbeXrVpQhe0Ck-0-g87haDdO6upgGN5BV9bL4ixtMIjTruzaz51hGKxUHXpWnxu2kEWT25_XeyvxWesyrrmQS0/s960/5DDF1F3E-9456-40CD-A5CD-E213A8E713AB.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="793" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWFBJ77AvSe7wbYtNjcXmjy0MiQEZRHkFL_CVBZ7lG4FK3c95pIHnx2qbeXrVpQhe0Ck-0-g87haDdO6upgGN5BV9bL4ixtMIjTruzaz51hGKxUHXpWnxu2kEWT25_XeyvxWesyrrmQS0/w528-h640/5DDF1F3E-9456-40CD-A5CD-E213A8E713AB.gif" width="528" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">- The texture is very interesting. As you can quite obviously tell there appears to be droplets of pigment suspended in a clear liquid. This is exactly how it dispenses from the bottle as well. When you rub it in, it feels like a wet serum oil gel type of liquid. The pigment droplets burst and it all emulsifies into one. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhALb-w1PTNrZKsaHzq8a6xQNcmkSsZ4gCT32vjwm8b2ppw6pLcuhfdy8Iw1jI__ldjoKzPAT51oEFu4FeRViHL1JvVeO06ssrpJTiBhCetsf7V3Bw9gl3EBItT815bUfE3fAWzBT3ddSM/s960/EDFFA7A3-63D9-4E5F-B83B-7A263E0D8197.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="941" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhALb-w1PTNrZKsaHzq8a6xQNcmkSsZ4gCT32vjwm8b2ppw6pLcuhfdy8Iw1jI__ldjoKzPAT51oEFu4FeRViHL1JvVeO06ssrpJTiBhCetsf7V3Bw9gl3EBItT815bUfE3fAWzBT3ddSM/w628-h640/EDFFA7A3-63D9-4E5F-B83B-7A263E0D8197.gif" width="628" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">I usually dispense a pump (sometimes two) onto the back of my hand, then swirl my brush into the puddle to break and emulsify the pigments, load the brush with product and then blend into my skin starting from the centre of my face sweeping outwards.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRynWu8BHX8qPrywLX36drwmG-nsEpwLc7-Dx25V7xUUIPUY8JK6WkTmmm6o_YVxd1HYrh3cVn3UVtkwvVgwxMTpwhRXwdI6M9rIMyWFatcVCaK95Ui4G7tHJwDbj3EenSTot-pc3y6Zc/s960/2D970573-BFA4-4FE7-93E2-CE7C1B63ED96.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="910" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRynWu8BHX8qPrywLX36drwmG-nsEpwLc7-Dx25V7xUUIPUY8JK6WkTmmm6o_YVxd1HYrh3cVn3UVtkwvVgwxMTpwhRXwdI6M9rIMyWFatcVCaK95Ui4G7tHJwDbj3EenSTot-pc3y6Zc/w606-h640/2D970573-BFA4-4FE7-93E2-CE7C1B63ED96.gif" width="606" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">- I got this in the <b>shade</b> Medium Plus. There weren’t many other options available from the eBay page that I bought it from and this was the closest option to my skin tone. It is a bit of a peachy pink neutral beige shade but since this has such minimal coverage, I find I can get away with it. I think Light Deep might be a better shade for me and am still curious as to whether they have any more yellower offerings. I would love it so so much more if I had a better shade match.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXLav2gRovkTlegsGYiTFosHKhVmKx7_5xmsXWJeIv50TiTdgWtWBhlboGtBIFccKk4V9DsnZB_GYVMnOCRI_2GflWDP0H4MwnIfx8O3yNuyrnj8YKBKGUsPck2ibuJgwN1QMYPd4aGJ8/s1080/9DF3C0A2-6EF9-4197-9FC4-F227AC291165.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXLav2gRovkTlegsGYiTFosHKhVmKx7_5xmsXWJeIv50TiTdgWtWBhlboGtBIFccKk4V9DsnZB_GYVMnOCRI_2GflWDP0H4MwnIfx8O3yNuyrnj8YKBKGUsPck2ibuJgwN1QMYPd4aGJ8/w640-h640/9DF3C0A2-6EF9-4197-9FC4-F227AC291165.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Top-bottom: Dior Face & Body 3WO, Chanel Water Fresh Tint Medium Plus, Glossier Skin Tint G7<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div>- In the swatches I know it looks like the Medium Plus shade disappears into my skin but in fact the Dior 3WO is literally perfect for my skin tone so you can see how different they both are in undertone and how much yellower the Dior is.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg23oNWy7dSOZ9XXmWdNAngnKD_3fjN2iL7EWTsiWaGA9hHI8Ucv3UAB_BxxvIk0mvWTUoDIkLaRsQdrPI7EDQUkKA_re9kzLnZWqBDBNtTu9XhI2TtDLn28mrxqt62tr1h6kel-iyZxkc/s1080/38502329-C2FC-4EA2-8C31-03C14D8F394D.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg23oNWy7dSOZ9XXmWdNAngnKD_3fjN2iL7EWTsiWaGA9hHI8Ucv3UAB_BxxvIk0mvWTUoDIkLaRsQdrPI7EDQUkKA_re9kzLnZWqBDBNtTu9XhI2TtDLn28mrxqt62tr1h6kel-iyZxkc/w640-h640/38502329-C2FC-4EA2-8C31-03C14D8F394D.png" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">- I understand that this is a tint so you can get away with wearing a few shades but Chanel generally do need to improve their shade range and be a lot more inclusive, not everyone is beige.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">- The <b>finish</b> of the Water Fresh Tint is what has blown me away. This manages to even and smooth my skin in an incredibly undetectable manner. It looks completely like bare skin and I’m <i>utterly</i> obsessed with the finish. It’s<i> </i>even more natural than the Glossier Skin Tint (<a href="https://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.com/2020/03/glossier-perfecting-skin-tint-g7.html" target="_blank">review</a>), yes <i>even</i> more, but this perfects my skin a lot better than the Glossier does. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">- This has a skin like semi matte but still fairly radiant finish on my skin. It smoothens my skin a bit and fills in pores a little which is why I prefer it over the Glossier. I love me a dewy glow but I find the Glossier Skin Tint can be rather unforgiving on any pores or texture. I'm no longer in my 20's so I find my skin is getting fussier with certain textures and bases as the years pass. This Chanel Water Fresh Tint perfects my skin a little and doesn’t exaggerate or emphasise any of my texture, pores or lines whatsoever and the glow is a lot more subdued and flattering.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">- The Water Fresh Tint <b>feels</b> like absolutely <b>nothing</b> on the skin which is another major plus in my books. It’s incredibly lightweight and comfortable, it feels wet and hydrating when you first apply it but it actually has a setting factor so dries down to a soft finish.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">-I like to use 1 pump of this on myself and it provides me with a light undetectable <b>coverage</b>, a little more than the Glossier Skin Tint. It manages to even out my skin tone and tone down any mild redness and discolouration. I still look exactly like myself but <i>ever so</i> slightly perfected and healthier. I once applied it to only one half of my face and left the other side bare, it honestly looked like I’d tweaked one side a little with photoshop, but you would never say I had any foundation or product on my skin, it looked like my natural bare skin. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">- I think you can build this up to a medium if you wanted to by using more product but I personally find this defeats the whole purpose of it being a lightweight base. It becomes a lot more dewy and visible on the skin the more product you add.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">- It’s always a little difficult to determine <b>longevity</b> with minimal coverage products but because the Chanel Water Fresh Tint does have a slight setting factor, it has a better longevity on the skin compared to the Glossier Skin Tint. I don’t feel the need to use any powder over this most of the time but will use a little if I want it to last longer.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">- The formula reminds me a little of the YSL All In One Glow (which I previously reviewed <a href="https://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.com/2020/10/ysl-all-in-one-glow-foundation-spf23-in.html" target="_blank">here</a>), in that they both have a high water content and you need to combine the pigment and water together. However I find the Chanel to be a lot better in formula and more of a flattering finish on myself, I found the YSL very hit and miss on my skin, this Chanel tint definitely lasts a lot better than the YSL too. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">I absolutely loved wearing the Water Fresh Tint during the heatwave we had in August earlier this year, it was amazingly lightweight, comfortable and stayed put. After a while of wearing it, my oils come out slightly and my skin looks lovely and glowy. I honestly think the formula is very elegant, it manages to enhance and perfect the skin in a completely undetectable manner. I highly <b>highly</b> recommend this if you love natural no makeup makeup. My only qualm would be the shade range, maybe less beige and more yellow, would be great Chanel?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">As always I hope you found this review helpful, if you’ve tried the Water Fresh Tint leave me a comment down below. Thank you for reading.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Have you read my last review? <a href="https://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.com/2020/10/ysl-all-in-one-glow-foundation-spf23-in.html">YSL All-In-One Glow Foundation in BD50</a></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p><br /></p></div>Zahrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15888340067152290886noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3437927537177868660.post-57019283074877964352020-10-01T15:42:00.036+01:002020-10-07T13:23:01.270+01:00YSL All-In-One Glow Foundation SPF23 in BD50<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Hello guys! I'll be talking about the Touchè Eclat All-In-One-Glow Foundation today. This is known as the All-In-One Glow Tinted Moisturiser in the USA and I’d say it's exactly that; a tinted moisturiser. I had first tried this in store and it seemed nice enough (under store lighting) for me to want to try it out some more. I found this deluxe 15ml sample on eBay, it’s half of a full size bottle so I’ve been getting tons of playtime with it.</span></div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisQaf6TthUf6IHbX3JQERgp88ucHmqJcsmt2mDqMYGAEGOt9gPElpTcemsue-W-a-G67gE3P-kujxehz-wFjnZN3xFOMKE7bWWKEy_wepsXsZZtkEQCe68y0RSiirU7FuBoCiGSVdKaW4/s2048/68474955-0633-4551-AE84-9D36F55E21D2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2043" data-original-width="2048" height="638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisQaf6TthUf6IHbX3JQERgp88ucHmqJcsmt2mDqMYGAEGOt9gPElpTcemsue-W-a-G67gE3P-kujxehz-wFjnZN3xFOMKE7bWWKEy_wepsXsZZtkEQCe68y0RSiirU7FuBoCiGSVdKaW4/w640-h638/68474955-0633-4551-AE84-9D36F55E21D2.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><i>Now how do I feel about it?</i></b></div><div>The first thing I have to say is I have very mixed feelings towards it, very love/hate and probably gearing more towards hate. I've watched and read a lot of reviews and every single one of them have amazing things to say about this but I just don't feel the same, people absolutely adore this product but I can't seem to understand why. From the many <i>many</i> trials I’ve had with it, I've gotten to know the formula quite well so I‘ve found ways to make it work for me.</div><div><br /></div><div>The original foundation comes as a plastic tube with a pump, similar to the Becca Skin Love Foundation, I quite like this type of packaging and this one in particular looks lush. I should also mention this has a distinct perfume scent like their other foundations. This also has an spf of 23 so it’s a nice top up to use on your regular sunscreen but obviously not enough to use on its own.</div><div><br /></div><div>To be perfectly honest there are things that I adore and appreciate about the formula but many things that I dislike. I should mention that the dislikes are probably because of my own skin issues. I feel this formula is ideal for people with good skin and good skin texture. I’ve been using a new retinol serum on my skin recently so I’ve had a lot going on with it, purging, breakouts, flaking and much more. It’s a lot better at the moment but I feel this formula highlights and exaggerates any issues and makes me feel even more negative about my skin. This was the case even prior to starting the retinol and I’ve realised I’ll intentionally avoid reaching for the All In One Glow because I have other bases that look and work better with my skin issues.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Shade</u></b></div><div>I was matched to the shade BD50, as you can see it's a super golden shade. This is surprisingly a great match for my skintone, it looks quite rich and golden in the tube and in the swatch but once blended into the skin it lightens and sheers out and matches me really well.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO53SpZSGgvDcXR989OXeiRBCoXHO2U6vld08pLTS6v04OrAd9wi7SLqlkoFYyxCSJBJtmgEMgeFrZTYKUivCGYlJE5k-TD3GHaXue1RF2h6H4U8_8z5iQVb4orBblFV0q1ev6j2qdwL8/s1080/632FEA0B-5CEC-4EC7-930E-B62C9701B471.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO53SpZSGgvDcXR989OXeiRBCoXHO2U6vld08pLTS6v04OrAd9wi7SLqlkoFYyxCSJBJtmgEMgeFrZTYKUivCGYlJE5k-TD3GHaXue1RF2h6H4U8_8z5iQVb4orBblFV0q1ev6j2qdwL8/w640-h640/632FEA0B-5CEC-4EC7-930E-B62C9701B471.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Top-Bottom: Dior Face & Body 3WO, YSL All-In-One Glow BD50, Nars Sheer Glow Stromboli</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">However I have noticed that this oxidises into a pinkish beigey tone. When I first buff it into the skin the colour is perfect but after about 5-10 minutes it gives my skin a weird dullish tinge. I also had this problem with the original YSL Touche Eclat foundation (</span><a href="https://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.com/2015/01/ysl-touche-eclat-foundation-bd50-review.html" style="text-align: left;">review</a><span style="text-align: left;">), it takes away from my skins natural colouring and glow and makes me look kinda dull. It's a little hard to explain, but this is probably another reason why I've never been sure of this base.</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh93XNEtU8iCoIF_9nLZI0LsupucplPe3WEWAO2iJphVLVWjeT7KS9MkdX6Imhsfj1SkAyWXdBZFyO2pp3aW-1zW7bjcfm6bCaWybPZ59dBMhvxZn6GudPcXiCMmb9YFqQGeW2d-QBIU64/s1080/F25303F7-C3C3-45CF-A4CE-F132347F0774.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh93XNEtU8iCoIF_9nLZI0LsupucplPe3WEWAO2iJphVLVWjeT7KS9MkdX6Imhsfj1SkAyWXdBZFyO2pp3aW-1zW7bjcfm6bCaWybPZ59dBMhvxZn6GudPcXiCMmb9YFqQGeW2d-QBIU64/w640-h640/F25303F7-C3C3-45CF-A4CE-F132347F0774.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Texture</u></b></div><div>The formula is also very unusual, it has a wet gel texture that doesn't roll down your hand but it's not a dense or heavy formula at all. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyUFFtQJpdnBfAXMYuQdvBrBiCV4yTbiHDb7Qe3OSnm24Z9IUvv-mQgjmpal8rQGPYfN38vwxFXS6Q3hmVy5SGzuY_3E9Znm5lr6AeZ6Gx6GfILinLrXGC4sUJvaX6tIeqeqMbwDxcrrc/s986/B7A7C2ED-FF88-4B62-A964-BB9ACBF38B6B.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="986" data-original-width="986" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyUFFtQJpdnBfAXMYuQdvBrBiCV4yTbiHDb7Qe3OSnm24Z9IUvv-mQgjmpal8rQGPYfN38vwxFXS6Q3hmVy5SGzuY_3E9Znm5lr6AeZ6Gx6GfILinLrXGC4sUJvaX6tIeqeqMbwDxcrrc/w640-h640/B7A7C2ED-FF88-4B62-A964-BB9ACBF38B6B.gif" width="640" /></a></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>If you've read the description, this apparently has 70% water content. When you start to blend it in you'll notice it separates in the swatch and it looks like it’s curdled and water droplets start to appear.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsBBRugZTO3fqhViugIDFIWikmAOkz3AofN0pCY0wB27M88HpH8mBRwvQpTF3FfZFNZJse8BAOwgxr4liPOD1-o5HmuDdgJkMR5I96dtBgQAAKEmV0oCU5hJlfN8wGOixI6hCuePdWhZ8/s1239/54F8C3FC-9CFF-496D-B562-C153BEE53543.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1124" data-original-width="1239" height="580" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsBBRugZTO3fqhViugIDFIWikmAOkz3AofN0pCY0wB27M88HpH8mBRwvQpTF3FfZFNZJse8BAOwgxr4liPOD1-o5HmuDdgJkMR5I96dtBgQAAKEmV0oCU5hJlfN8wGOixI6hCuePdWhZ8/w640-h580/54F8C3FC-9CFF-496D-B562-C153BEE53543.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>It's a strange consistency because the formula doesn't seem to want to emulsify. I really struggled to blend this in at the beginning, I'd tried all types of tools and application methods but the formula just didn't want to absorb or settle, it kept slipping and sliding around and appearing patchy. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGkG5GqQd4e5Cv3W5S5YMH1kd4QThbI7XHR6eEyy9jBDFU9Uz2P9MGzGMEP6UHAXulcILlGxHN1KQzO9SQS7mBuFOZsY8OcNWO_SXRdvFwLyInYPEzQV4J30T5KfxoKWyVg1KtGrexJxE/s607/FDE6B8AD-A54C-4345-9F88-A11D62144BED.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="607" data-original-width="607" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGkG5GqQd4e5Cv3W5S5YMH1kd4QThbI7XHR6eEyy9jBDFU9Uz2P9MGzGMEP6UHAXulcILlGxHN1KQzO9SQS7mBuFOZsY8OcNWO_SXRdvFwLyInYPEzQV4J30T5KfxoKWyVg1KtGrexJxE/w640-h640/FDE6B8AD-A54C-4345-9F88-A11D62144BED.gif" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>After watching some more videos and reviews, one reviewer mentioned sponges were a no no with this formula (I agree) and that it needed to be blended in really well and for a long time. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1YBVMoSvfUgEHJbLn5Cor028GyDzgk-aeMKBUQF8XL-RIOFlzICmdA_Bd7SwD_JFy1hL0Sw9-wf8aPO6qMMKX5d_KVkqwOhVPGpp5JHxbDtdyz38mhfOn8AOGbHuQCdW3vKpJu93hUto/s428/DC886D1E-4460-4016-83BF-7C3E38849580.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="428" data-original-width="428" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1YBVMoSvfUgEHJbLn5Cor028GyDzgk-aeMKBUQF8XL-RIOFlzICmdA_Bd7SwD_JFy1hL0Sw9-wf8aPO6qMMKX5d_KVkqwOhVPGpp5JHxbDtdyz38mhfOn8AOGbHuQCdW3vKpJu93hUto/w640-h640/DC886D1E-4460-4016-83BF-7C3E38849580.gif" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The quickest and easiest method that I’ve found to work with this formula is that you have to mix and blend the product on the back of your hand with the brush first and then apply to the skin. The reason behind is that the pigment is almost separate to the water in this formula, you have to break the pigment down and then combine it with the water for the two to become one, otherwise if you apply the product straight to face you’ll be blending for much longer. Trust me that’s how I did it for almost 5 months. (Until I had a lightbulb moment whilst using the Chanel Water Tint which works similarly). </div><div><br /></div><div>With regards to the ideal skin type for this formula, I think this is perfect for young or blemish free skin, this will look absolutely gorgeous on a smooth poreless skin texture. I also think people with dry skin will really love the hydration and luminosity this provides. It's a lovely formula but it just doesn't look great on my texture or pores so if you have both you may want to be wary of this. </div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Finish</u></b></div><div>This gives the skin a radiant, luminous, dewy, almost wet finish to the skin, probably the only thing I absolutely admire and love about the formula. The description says it's shine free but I can tell you it's anything but that. It looks lovely and fresh on my skin but only on the healthy smooth parts. I love using this on the central high points of my face like how I would use the Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter and this works well for me.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3kCvwEV8xxN2HH5BJ8WzrIvm7cIWO6SBvwjtqbMKurX6eXrbMMw0XgOSZkciU9XxhgqKLFEGhylG_pUgQSKkabxny3GqtjVAXi59bJDnUVKxK1rtV7lApO8qItZ7UwvYMlT7m6Dr19fg/s1080/D215E696-3293-44E6-A0CF-F4D90C9173CF.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3kCvwEV8xxN2HH5BJ8WzrIvm7cIWO6SBvwjtqbMKurX6eXrbMMw0XgOSZkciU9XxhgqKLFEGhylG_pUgQSKkabxny3GqtjVAXi59bJDnUVKxK1rtV7lApO8qItZ7UwvYMlT7m6Dr19fg/w640-h640/D215E696-3293-44E6-A0CF-F4D90C9173CF.png" width="640" /></a></div><div></div></div><div><br /></div><div>I don't find this formula very smoothing or pore filling though so I avoid my pores and texture, I find this also can sit around flakes. Using a smoothing/pore filling primer definitely helps smoothen the finish a bit more but I find this formula can be unflattering and cakey sometimes tbh. This is visible in the above picture, as you can see the blended out swatch looks very grainy and dry and this is how it will look on the skin if you have texture or dryness.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Feel</u></b></div><div>This generally is a very lightweight formula but the emollience makes it feel heavy on my skin. This is an immensely tacky and wet formula mainly because of its dewy nature and because the formula never actually sets. I can feel it on my skin, to the point that my hair actually sticks to my face if I don't set it. It doesn’t sink in to the skin and just sits on top.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Coverage</u></b></div><div>This provides no more than medium coverage. In fact I only like using a small pea sized amount for my face and this gives me a light coverage. I find I can’t build any coverage because it’s so slippy slidey on the skin and becomes very streaky with too much product.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Longevity</u></b></div><div>I find this formula has very poor longevity. It just sits on top of my skin, it doesn’t absorb nor does it set and literally will slide around everywhere if not set with a powder. If you touch your face it will leave an imprint on the skin and it most definitely transfers with or without powder.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1dC7FgB7epr4s5Latyz6JXKWV71TVfZmnj_VhxayVaJZ_Crmw_IiFSeT-ZrcHzj7ADn4UlFJjjKRqZksNtSA6DCU8PZ3Mj8P24kmTf8t5ghm7VU6oqDgeK8p9YjmPZlH_kf9AaOTUjt0/s818/DA5EE216-28D7-4284-B63E-89A410B924D5.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="818" data-original-width="818" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1dC7FgB7epr4s5Latyz6JXKWV71TVfZmnj_VhxayVaJZ_Crmw_IiFSeT-ZrcHzj7ADn4UlFJjjKRqZksNtSA6DCU8PZ3Mj8P24kmTf8t5ghm7VU6oqDgeK8p9YjmPZlH_kf9AaOTUjt0/w640-h640/DA5EE216-28D7-4284-B63E-89A410B924D5.gif" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Overall Thoughts</u></b></div><div>I’ve done everything under the sun to try and appreciate this base to the fullest and to understand why people have left such glowing reviews but I honestly don’t get it! It may just be my skin. The only way I’ve managed to make it work is to apply the tiniest amount on the healthier smoother parts of my skin and blend blend blend. Unfortunately it just doesn’t last on me at all so ultimately I don’t really reach for this base much as I have others like my Dior Face & Body (<a href="https://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.com/2020/02/dior-face-body-foundation-in-3wo-review.html" target="_blank">review</a>) and my Becca Skin Love (<a href="https://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.com/2020/03/becca-skin-love-weightless-blur.html" target="_blank">review</a>) that work with my skin issues and enhance it too. If you’ve tried this base and got it to work for you, let me know in the comments below and share your suggestions. It’s actually taken me the whole of lockdown and longer to complete this post. My bloggers block is awful and I sometimes struggle to balance life and blogging together. Sorry folks! Nevertheless I hope you enjoyed this review.</div></div>Zahrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15888340067152290886noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3437927537177868660.post-1366470098472881272020-05-18T19:10:00.002+01:002020-05-21T11:08:59.840+01:00bareMinerals BAREPRO Performance Wear Liquid Foundation SPF20 Review<div style="text-align: justify;">
As you may already know I prefer minimal bases for day to day. I do however like to take it up a notch if I've got a special event and there's only one foundation in my collection that will do for me and that's the bareMinerals Barepro Foundation. No word of a lie, every time I've worn this at a party or wedding, the first thing someone asks me after all the pleasantries is what base I'm wearing, yes it's that good! I have a lot to say about this number so get yourself a pot of tea ready and get comfy, it’s going to be a long one! I've formatted the review layout like my old foundation reviews because I need to keep the vast volume of information I'm about to share as organised as possible.<br />
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I have the shades <b>Camel 17</b> which I use for the centre of my face and <b>Toffee 19</b> for the perimeter. Both 17 and 19 are a great match for me, they have a proper <b>golden yellow undertone</b> which flatters and brightens my complexion really nicely. This foundation sets deeper, it doesn't oxidise "orange" but just deepens a shade or so, so it's best to get yourself matched and definitely play around with some samples first if you can. Once it has set to it's final colour I love how it stays true to colour and doesn't dull through the day.<br />
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Unfortunately the shade Camel 17 as well as some others have been <b>discontinued</b> from their permanent line. Camel 17 has been replaced by Fawn 17 and I don't think they're the same because the shade descriptions have changed. However it's really strange because the discontinued shades do still appear on the bareMinerals website but not in the dropdown shade list on the foundations actual page, you will only find them if you search for them using the websites search bar.</div>
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For those interested in Camel 17 or any of the discontinued shades I've listed some sites below that are still stocking them. Some are at discounted prices so it’s worth shopping around for the best deal.</div>
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- <a href="https://www.bareminerals.co.uk/last-chance/barepro-performance-wear-liquid-foundation-spf-20---camel-17/UK84760.html" target="_blank">bareMinerals</a></div>
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- <a href="https://www.escentual.com/bareminerals/bareminerals149/" target="_blank">Escentual</a></div>
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- <a href="https://www.perfume-click.co.uk/bareMinerals-BarePro-Performance-Wear-Liquid-Foundation-SPF20-30ml-17-Camel-s73652/" target="_blank">Perfume Click</a></div>
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- <a href="https://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/brand/bare-minerals/barepro-performance-wear-liquid-foundation-spf-20-ym1494?google&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvozxn--u6QIVmK3tCh37OwFsEAQYASABEgIv8vD_BwE#colcode=ym149401&fo_c=3181&fo_k=c204bc95e9bb45eb9ecf699b81038e4c&fo_s=gplauk" target="_blank">House of Fraser</a></div>
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I purchased the Barepro late 2018/early 2019 (before the shade range change) so I’ve gotten to know the formula exceptionally well. The <b>texture</b> is quite <b>liquidy</b> and <b>runny</b> and has an evident <b>elasticity</b> usually attributed to long wearing foundations, it'll run down the back of your hand quite easily at first but will start slowing down as it sets. This foundation <b>sets</b> <b>really</b> <b>quickly</b> so it's <b>imperative</b> you <b>work fast</b>. I don't think this foundation is the easiest to blend because of this reason and I need to apply it quite meticulously to get an optimum finish.<br />
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From all my trials and experiences with this formula, I’ve found a <b>beauty blender sponge</b> to be the best way to apply especially if I’m after decent coverage. Shocking I know- I apply foundations with a brush 90% of the time but for the Barepro a sponge gives me a smoother more even finish. However if I only want minimal coverage I can get away with using a brush, it's not the smoothest to apply nor does it glide as effortlessly, it can also sit around my pores a little funny when blended with a brush.</div>
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When it comes to the <b>ideal skin type</b>, I think the Barepro formula is best for <b>combination oily skin</b> not only because of its' semi-matte finish but because of how quickly it sets and adheres to the skin. If you have dry skin, I think you might find it way too tight and because of its patchiness tendencies this can catch on dry skin and flakes. Regardless of your skin type <b>thorough skin prep is extremely important</b> with this foundation, make sure to exfoliate and moisturise well before applying. I have a whole different routine with the Barepro and it's not a foundation I can just throw on. </div>
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The Barepro isn’t one to faff about with, <b>don't</b> play around with it too much or spend too much time blending and buffing it out and try not to go over the same place too often, it sets far too quickly and it doesn’t budge once it sets. The Barepro literally <b>sticks to the skin like glue</b>, so you need to blend it swiftly and confidently or else it'll set midst blending and will result in a lot of patchiness and cakey-ness.</div>
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Even though bareMinerals say this is a full <b>coverage</b> foundation, I personally find it's more of a <b>medium</b>, especially with one layer. You can for sure build this up to a full but I wouldn't suggest layering with this foundation because of its' patchiness. Rather I would suggest painting the foundation on evenly with a paddle brush and then blending it out with a beauty sponge to get maximum coverage.</div>
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I use no more than <b>1 to 1 1/2 pumps</b> for my face and sometimes less. I'm okay with medium-full coverage and mainly apply foundation to the centre of my face where I need the coverage, I don't see the need to apply foundation to the areas that don't need coverage, especially since I wear a hijab, part of my face is covered anyway. </div>
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If you need to use a concealer I recommend using it<b> under the foundation </b>first or apply quickly over the foundation while it's still wet. Liquid products do not seem to apply well over this formula, it wipes the foundation clean off your skin and will leave an empty gap of skin where you initially applied the product and you won't be able to blend it in.<br />
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I remember the first time I used the Barepro I swiped concealer on top of the foundation like I usually would, the concealer lifted the foundation clean off my skin and you could see a clean gap of skin where I had placed the concealer, I was unable to fix it either as the foundation wouldn’t move or blend over.</div>
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Another example of a mishap I had with this foundation was I‘d accidentally gotten mascara on my nose once, as I wiped the mascara off with a cotton bud the foundation came off with it. I tried reapplying some foundation over the top but it wouldn't blend or smoothen in to the rest of the foundation and ended up looking very patchy and you could evidently see the outline of where the mascara was. I had to wash my makeup off and start all over again. My advice is apply quickly, let it set and leave it the damn heck alone! </div>
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In terms of <b>finish</b>, this has a <b>natural semi matte finish</b>. Though it sets and stays really well I’ve also noticed this does let off some radiance though my skin prep may be the contributing factor here. The reason behind the magic of this foundation and why I personally adore it is how <b>smoothing</b> it is and how it becomes one with your skin, literally. It provides a <b>soft focus finish</b> whilst blurring imperfections and pores. For the finish and amount of coverage it provides it's quite skin like and skin perfecting for a heavy duty foundation. People have always commented on how skin like and flawless my foundation looks and I definitely agree with this.</div>
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<b><u>Feel</u></b></div>
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Another game changing factor about this foundation is that not only is it a fairly thin liquidy formula but it feels<b> fairly lightweight </b>as well. However because of how well this adheres to the skin, this <b>can feel a bit tight and taut</b> which I can overlook because once I've set this with a light layer of powder, I can comfortably touch my face and it will feel uber smooth and soft. I may look like I have a full glam on but it never feels like a full glam and that is simply amazing!</div>
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The most outstanding quality of the Barepro and why I love using this especially for special occasions and events is it's <b>superb</b> <b>longevity</b>. Like I mentioned earlier this <b>sticks to the skin like glue</b>, once it sets it does not budge! It's a definite worthy contender to the famous Estee Lauder Double Wear which (if you read <a href="https://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.com/2016/11/estee-lauder-double-wear-foundation-in.html" target="_blank">my review</a> would know) I didn't get along with. I was super impressed by the EDLW's longevity but despised the finish on my skin, it exaggerated all my texture and never really sat right.<br />
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The Barepro however <b>sits beautifully on my skin</b> and enhances the texture, it gives my skin a smooth, soft focus finish and continues to look like this throughout the day. There have been many a times when I've returned home after an event and felt reluctant to remove my makeup because of how immaculate it still looked, no exaggeration. I haven't worn this foundation for 24 hours...but I have a feeling this will look rather good even after that many hours. I love how this wears on my skin, it loses some matteness as slight oils come out but still stays intact and it manages to control my oils really well.<br />
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Another reason why I love the way this foundation wears on my skin is that once I've set this in place with powder, the foundation moves with my skin and never sinks into lines. I have prominent laugh lines and when I opt for slightly more coverage than normal, foundations are notorious for sinking into my laugh lines as well as the lines across my forehead but the Barepro defies this and allows me to laugh, smile and move my face as much as I want the entire day without having to worry about my base.<br />
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I would like to mention however that I took this with me on holiday and from my experiences I don't think it fares well in extreme heat conditions. The foundation had melted in the areas where my sunglasses came into contact with my skin, even though I made sure to set it with powder as well as use the UD All Nighter spray it didn't stay put. I don’t know if it’s my skin or the foundation but this did lead me to keep my makeup incredibly minimal on holidays and to be honest I prefer it this way now anyway.<br />
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Another incident I wanted to share is that we went to a wedding once and had seats right next to a radiator which was turned on, unfortunately we never managed to have it turned off despite asking venue staff. By the end of the event I was extremely hot and flustered, my upper lip and chin had gotten so ridiculously sweaty the foundation had broken apart there, I was dying to rush home and wash it all off (as well as jump into the shower myself).<br />
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These mishaps tell me that even though this is a superb long lasting formula, it won't handle extreme heat conditions very well. Perhaps another type of primer may have helped but I don't think there's any foundation out there that will stay intact in such extreme conditions.</div>
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Like I always say, makeup sits beautifully on good healthy skin, for me personally the more problematic my skin the less makeup I wear. Regardless I always prep my skin thoroughly before an event and with the Barepro it's an absolute <b>must</b>. I have a whole separate routine for the Barepro foundation and I need to stick to this routine in that order to get the best finish.<br />
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- To begin with I will give my skin an acid exfoliation for 10 minutes. I use a mix of my Rodial Brightening Multi Acid Mask with a squeeze of either my St.Ives Microdermabrasion Scrub (discontinued) or the Rodial Super Acids After Party Scrub and massage it into my skin, paying attention to my problem areas. This combination of chemical and physical exfoliation gets rids of all the dead skin on the top surface and makes my skin feel super smooth and soft. </div>
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- I then shave my face -yes shave- to get rid of any hair and peach fuzz. (I get laser hair removal so have to shave). Shaving my face ensures my foundation doesn't sit on any peach fuzz and gives an uber smooth finish.<br />
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<i>*Important Tip*: Make sure to shave <b>after</b> acid exfoliation or else the acid will irritate your skin and sting like crazy. I accidentally done this before an event once years ago and was left with an irritated bumpy rash. Lesson was learnt...</i></div>
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- After rinsing I pat dry and continue with my skincare routine; Hyaluronic Acid Serum, Vitamin C Serum and either my sunscreen (AM) or a moisturiser (PM).</div>
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- I then use a pea sized amount of the This Works In Transit Camera Close-Up Primer, it's a mask, moisturiser and primer in one. This is a hydrating primer with a creamy texture, it's not overly emollient or greasy but makes my makeup blend and sit so much nicer. I recommend using a hydrating primer with the Barepro foundation if you're combo skin like me.</div>
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- Once I've applied the primer I colour correct using my MAC Prep+Prime in Peach Lustre. I only apply on my pigmented areas, so directly on my dark circles and around my mouth and then blend into my skin.</div>
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- I dampen my sponge (Real Techniques) using hot water, to keep it as warm as possible. I give the foundation bottle a shake and then pump onto the back of my hand. I've tried this on a flat hard surface instead of my hand but it dries too quickly. The warmth of my hand keeps it fluid for longer.</div>
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- I apply swipes of foundation onto my skin evenly and then quickly and swiftly bounce the beauty blender over my face to distribute and blend it in, making sure to blend out seam lines and edges quickly as possible. </div>
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- I tip out some powder (Beauty Bakerie) into the lid and then using another sponge, I load the sponge with powder, pat off the excess into my palm so that there's only a fine layer left on the sponge and then push and press the powder into my skin. This locks the foundation in place and fills in pores too.</div>
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- I continue with the rest of my makeup and everything applies smoothly over the top. Lastly I'll spritz some setting spray and I'm set for the day.<br />
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This is my Barepro routine and it rarely fails me. You know a foundation is awesome when it's the first thing people comment on when they see you. I won't lie this foundation is difficult, it's demanding and it can be complete and utter drama but boy does it put on an outstanding performance! It leaves me feeling flawless and confident yet comfortable regardless of the amount of makeup I have on. If you're in the market for a long wearing base, definitely don't sleep on this one. I have a special place in my heart for bareMinerals as their Original Foundation (<a href="https://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.com/2014/05/bare-minerals-search-for-holy-grail.html?m=1" target="_blank">review</a>) was my very first foundation years and years ago. They have honestly left me shook with this foundation, it's not the kind of formula you'd expect a clean, mineral makeup based company to come up with but I'm so glad they did. If you made it this far well done, I hope you enjoyed the review. Thank you for reading.<br />
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Have you tried this foundation? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below!<br />
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Have you read my previous review? <a href="https://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.com/2020/04/charlotte-tilbury-hollywood-flawless.html" target="_blank">Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter Tan 5</a></div>
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I remember we were all so confused when this product first launched. Is it a primer? Is it a foundation? Is it a highlighter? Is it a bird? Is it Superman? It turned out to be a primer/ highlighter hybrid of sorts, a multi use product. Almost every review that I read or saw had nothing but praise and admiration for it. During the good skin phase in the summer of 2019 I was addicted to trying products specifically with the word “glow” in its description. My smooth healthy skin was at a level where it was holding and enhancing makeup really well so I knew I had to get my hands on the Hollywood Flawless Filter. But even now where my skin isn’t at its ultimate best, the Hollywood Flawless Filter still manages to work a treat!<br />
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- This comes in a glass cylindrical bottle with a gold screw lid and has a doe foot applicator which is convenient if you want to apply straight to face but a bit of a hassle if you want to use as a mixer as sometimes one dip isn’t enough. I’ve also heard that people struggle to take out product when it’s reached nearer the bottom. I think a pump or a squeezy tube would’ve been wiser. But it’s a minor issue.<br />
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- One negative I would like to mention though regarding packaging is that I have had this bottle for almost 9 months and the printing has started flaking and rubbing off and tbh I haven’t even used it that much. For such a high end expensive product I don’t expect such poor quality and would’ve liked the printing to stay on.<br />
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- 30ml for £34<br />
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- Comes in 5 shades, because it’s meant to be a highlighter primer kind of product I think they get away with this amount of shades.<br />
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- I picked up the shade 5 Tan after following Charlotte’s shade chart recommendation but I should’ve really picked up the shade 4 Medium instead. I personally wanted something colourless and super sheer that would disappear in to my skin. 5 Tan has more of an orangey/peachy undertone and it gives me more of a bronzed look which isn’t what I was after. I’ve come to overlook this because the formula and finish is really beautiful and I’ve found a method that makes it work for me.<br />
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- This has a smooth, emollient, creamy, glossy gel like texture. Blends super easily with any tool of your choice. I prefer brush of course. This feels a bit tacky on the skin but this is because of it’s glossiness. Again I can overlook this as I believe the glossiness plays part to the lovely finish.<br />
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- This stuff is dewy healthy skin in a bottle. It makes your skin look so so radiant, plump and luminous. It has just the right amount of dew and glossiness to it. I swear it’s genius! It honestly cheats good skin for me and I think this is why I can overlook the shade issues. It’s gorgeous! However like most highlighter products this can highlight texture.<br />
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- On its own I love using this on the high points of my face on my bare face days. But I also love using this mixed in with my foundations if I’m after a more radiant look. I’ve noticed when mixed in with any foundation, this makes the foundation apply more easily, it also makes skin appear smoother and blurs pores a little and makes any base much more dewier and radiant, it’s stunning! I would however suggest using something pore filling as dewy products can highlight pores also.<br />
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- If you wanted you could even use this on top of your base as a highlighter, for me personally it has the right balance of shimmer and dew, I don’t really like shimmery products but this offers more of a natural skin like dew. I have to say that whenever I’ve worn this people have always commented on how radiant and glowy my skin looks, without a doubt the credit definitely goes to the Hollywood Flawless Filter!<br />
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- Even though this product isn’t meant for coverage it does offer a very sheer amount coverage and I’ve found that it does unify the skin a little when worn on it’s own. It blurs imperfections slightly like how a ‘filter‘ would do.<br />
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- Since it’s a glossy dewy product longevity would be measured slightly differently. We would monitor how long the shine stays on the skin and whether it remains looking shiny. I find this remains looking dewy as long as it’s not disturbed. Like I mentioned earlier it has a tackiness to it that will most likely transfer a little. Since it is an emollient product the shine does increase over time no matter how you use it, mixed in or on its own. But I personally wouldn’t want to set this product with a powder as it beats the purpose of glow, but I would however powder strategically to avoid getting too luminous in the t-zone.<br />
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- I don’t have many negatives but like I mentioned earlier the print is already wearing off the bottle.<br />
- Since it's a highlighting product it can highlight pores and texture.<br />
- Is a little heavy on the skin because of its dewy emollience.<br />
- The websites shade recommendation is off, so try before you buy. If you’re my skin tone definitely go for shade 4 Medium.<br />
- Might be difficult to reach product at the bottom of the bottle nearer the end.<br />
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Overall this has been a joyful addition to my collection. I personally love using this with any of my foundations that are slightly too light for me and it works a treat! It honestly does give you beautiful looking radiant skin.<br />
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Have you tried this? Let us know!<br />
Have you read my last post? <a href="https://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.com/2020/04/it-cosmetics-cc-cream-in-medium-tan.html?m=1" target="_blank">It Cosmetics CC Cream in Medium Tan</a><br />
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<br />Zahrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15888340067152290886noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3437927537177868660.post-21321823576309514152020-04-26T11:00:00.001+01:002020-05-14T10:01:43.572+01:00IT Cosmetics CC Cream in Medium Tan Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I don’t actually have the It Cosmetics CC Cream in my collection anymore. I’d taken blog pictures sometime last year, which I then completely forgot about until recently when I rediscovered them in my camera roll. I decided to put the pictures to good use and write up this review.<br />
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- A full coverage creamy, moisturising foundation with added skincare benefits that looks and feels like skin.</div>
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- Comes in a total of 3 formulas, original, matte and illuminating. I had the original.</div>
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- 32ml for £32 on official website. You can now purchase a smaller size as well.</div>
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- An SPF of 50.<br />
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- Comes in 12 shades : Fair, Fair Light, Light, Light Medium, Medium, Neutral Medium, Medium Tan, Neutral Tan, Tan, Rich, Rich Honey and Deep.<br />
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I don’t have a myriad of pictures and swatches of this as I’d taken these pictures last year. Otherwise I would have compared it to a lot more bases.</td></tr>
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- They recently had a new shade launch but when I bought this they had only 5 abysmal shades. I chose <b>Medium Tan</b>. It wasn’t a great match so I ended up giving it away because I’d discovered the <a href="https://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.com/2020/03/becca-skin-love-weightless-blur.html?m=1" target="_blank">Becca Skin Love Foundation</a> which is a similar formula and had a better shade match for me. As you can see Medium Tan is quite peachy undertoned compared to Becca Olive.<br />
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- I don’t recall this oxidising on my skin. But because the shade was already off I couldn’t tell if it did.</div>
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- The CC cream blends in wonderfully and easily into the skin, you can use a brush, sponge or your fingers and you get a lovely even smooth application.</div>
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- On application you get instant full coverage, you can obviously use less and sheer the coverage out but this will easily give you a flawless base.</div>
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- Smoothens and plumps the skin and gives off a creamy satin glow. I do really like this formula but on my combination skin this can get quite emollient and oily so I think the matte version would be better suited for me as I like how matte formulas wear on my skin. I get a manageable amount of dewiness over time with matte formulas. People with dry skin will really like this.</div>
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- This is generally a lightweight formula but I would say the emollience and moisture can make it feel a bit heavy especially on my skin type. </div>
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- Poor shade range, even though they’ve increased to 12 shades, it’s still not enough.<br />
- Isn’t the most lightweight formula.<br />
- Isn’t the most long lasting of formulas and can transfer if not set.<br />
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Have you tried this? What are your thoughts?<br />
Have you read my last blogpost? <a href="https://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.com/2020/04/dior-forever-skin-glow-foundation-spf35_8.html?m=1" target="_blank">Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation</a><br />
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><i>Dior Forever extends its high perfection, long-wearing foundation formula to offer a 24h* radiant finish, Dior Forever Skin Glow. The complexion appears flawless and even and the pores tightened. This enveloping fluid foundation does not just instantly embellish the skin: it improves its beauty day after day with a formula enriched in meticulously selected skincare ingredients to reveal the skin's full sensuality.</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><i>Dior Forever Skin Glow offers a radiant finish. For a velvety matte finish, discover the iconic foundation Dior Forever.</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><i>Protective rose hip extract, which has been the star ingredient of Dior Forever for years, helps protect the quality of skin from exterior aggressors and reduce the appearance of dilated pores. Application after application, the pores appear tightened and the skin's texture refined.</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><i>Beautifying pigments adjust to the skin's tone for a sensually enhanced complexion with an imperceptible makeup look and feel.</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">- A long-lasting, radiant, medium-full coverage liquid foundation with SPF35</span></div>
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- 30ml for £37</div>
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- Rectangular glass bottle with a pump. Identical to the Dior Forever foundation bottle. </div>
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- Has a slight fragrance similar to their other foundations.<br />
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<b><u>01/05/2020: IMPORTANT NOTE: I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT I MAY HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE WRONG SHADE SAMPLE FOR THE DIOR GLOW AND THAT BOTH 3WO’S ARE ACTUALLY IDENTICAL. NO COUNTERS ARE OPEN RIGHT NOW SO I CAN’T COMPARE THE TWO SHADES MYSELF. SO PLEASE DON’T TAKE MY SWATCHES AS ACCURATE FOR NOW. HOPEFULLY WHEN STORES ARE OPEN AGAIN I WILL SWATCH THEM MYSELF. SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCES.</u></b></div>
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- 31 shades. The shades run differently across their ranges so it’s best to rematch yourself. </div>
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- I picked up a sample of 3WO thinking it would be identical to Face & Body 3WO but unfortunately they’re different. Dior Glow 3WO isn't very olive or yellow, it runs more warm and peachy/orange. I can get away with it because I apply very little foundation anyway but kind of frustrating because Face & Body 3WO is an excellent match for me.<br />
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- Oxidises a little more orange.</div>
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- Texture is lightweight, liquidy and emollient. It has a setting factor which makes it a little tacky and elastic, so it'll run slowly down the back of your hand. </div>
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- I've tried both sponges and brushes and I personally prefer a brush. Because this is a long-lasting formula it has that tackiness/stickiness which makes the product a little stubborn to manoeuvre. I prefer using a brush because it lets me glide and push the product properly into my skin and into my pores. Whereas I find a sponge isn't stiff or hard enough to push it in, rather it seems to make the foundation sit on top a bit and makes it more shiny in an unusual way. </div>
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- Because of it's setting factor I would suggest either blending a little faster than normal or applying a section at a time. It doesn't dry down too fast, you have ample time to blend but do keep the setting factor in mind.</div>
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- This as suggested in the name gives off a glowy, luminous, dewy finish to the skin. The Dior Glow smoothens the skin a little bit and pores are slightly minimised however it's not the most skin smoothing formula by any means. But for a long lasting dewy foundation this does look rather pretty on the skin.</div>
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- It has a skin-like finish and mimics your skins natural texture. Can be a little unflattering in some areas like pores/texture. But I find using one thin layer of product on myself I get the nicest finish. Definitely prime or powder with something pore filling since the luminosity may highlight pores. </div>
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- I would suggest powdering in some areas only as you don’t want to lose the pretty dewiness in the flattering areas of your skin. i.e. cheekbones, bridge of nose etc. Or alternatively use a luminous setting powder.</div>
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- Provides build-able medium to full coverage. It's an interesting formula because you don't really have coverage foundations that are both dewy and long-lasting at the same time. Even though I don’t like layering with this foundation, I find it’s not a very pigmented, i.e. a little doesn’t go a long way.</div>
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- This is a fairly lightweight formula but it feels tacky on the skin because of its long-lasting 'sticky' qualities and the stickiness makes my skin feel a bit taut. I can definitely tell there's product on my face. Even when I touch my skin, I can feel the tackiness. However if I powder it's not tacky to the touch anymore but I can still feel the tautness of the long-lasting qualities on my face if that makes any sense!</div>
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- Dior state that this is a 24 hour wear foundation. Now I haven't worn this for 24 hours... I do however think this an impressively long lasting foundation considering its glow factor is quite high. You don't get many formulas that are dewy and long lasting at the same time. This isn't a base that'll slide off but in our current cool British spring weather it does last a decent amount of time. I start getting oily by the second hour, so you probably will need to blot.</div>
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I like to use my Urban Decay Velvetiser powder with this formula, it’s a super light powder, that fills in pores but doesn't mattify the skin too much and you only need to apply very sparingly. I reckon this would last a long while but ONLY if you don't touch your face too much, or accidentally rub your skin or have a nap etc. For example I set this with the Beauty Bakerie powder one time and blew my nose, product still came off onto the tissue. This isn't like cement on the skin but for a luminous radiant foundation it lasts long.</div>
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- This has been an interesting formula to test out. There were times I really disliked it and times I thought it was genius.</div>
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- Obviously the shade is a let down as well as the fact that it oxidises. I'm curious to look into their other shades to see if there're any olive options available. </div>
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- For me personally I find that if I apply my usual minimal amount, i.e. a dot on each cheek, a dot on the nose and a dot on the forehead and powder strategically, I get the most beautiful finish and wear. However I once applied more than my usual amount over my entire face and saw that it sank into my laugh lines as well as all the fines lines on my forehead, I ended up looking like a shiny, textured hot mess. </div>
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- It's not as forgiving as the Dior Face & Body foundation, so I would recommend getting a sample to play around with.</div>
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- Not the most lightweight, I can feel the foundation on the skin.</div>
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Overall my trials have been interesting with this foundation, it's taken a few go's to decide whether I like it or not, I do like how it makes my skin look after a while but I have other glowy foundations that perform better, I've realised less is definitely more with this but isn't that usually the case for me anyway?!? It hasn’t wowed me personally so definitely try before you commit to buy!</div>
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Hope you guys enjoyed this review. Have you read my last review? <a href="https://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.com/2020/04/colourpop-ultra-blotted-lip-swatches.html" target="_blank">Colourpop Ultra Blotted Lips</a></div>
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Zahrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15888340067152290886noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3437927537177868660.post-14778679286390318842020-04-07T23:06:00.000+01:002020-04-20T22:49:10.496+01:00Colourpop Ultra Blotted Lip Swatches and Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I very rarely wear liquid lipsticks these days, it's all about hydrating, balmy formulas for me currently and I think a lot of people are on the same page. However if I fancy a matte lip, there's one formula that I reach for the most in my collection and that’s the Ultra Blotted Lip from Colourpop. I adore these liquid lipsticks, so much so that if anyone told me to get rid of all other liquid lipstick formulas in my collection and to keep just these ones I would happily do so.<br />
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I never knew how perfect these were for me until I first tried it on, I felt a zen like peace come over me when I realised how perfect the formula and finish was... haha dramatic but it's true! Sheer, smooth, soft focus powder matte finish, that provided the PERFECT tint of colour and coverage for my uneven hyper-pigmented lips and felt feather light and comfortable. It was exactly what I've always been looking for in a matte lip. I think the fact that when using a traditional liquid lipstick, I always -without fail- wipe off the excess back into the tube <i>before</i> applying, says a lot on its own! Anyway enough rambling, on with the review.<br />
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<i>Our unique Ultra Blotted Lip creates a soft, diffused, just-blotted look with its comfy, matte, longwearing finish.</i><br />
<i>For that soft, diffused just-blotted look, our medium coverage liquid lipstick dries matte, doesn’t budge, and feels soft and comfy on the lips.</i><br />
<i>A medium coverage matte lipstick that creates a soft, diffused look. It is completely transfer-proof and long-wearing but also lightweight and comfortable. No cracking or flaking! Leaves lips smooth and fresh.</i><br />
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<i> To intensify your look, line your lips with a matching lippie pencil, this will help you achieve the perfect finished look and it will also give the appearance of fuller lips.</i><br />
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- I mean the description says it all. These are <b>long lasting matte liquid lipsticks</b>, but with <b>sheer medium coverage</b>.<br />
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- They come in the same <b>clear plastic packaging</b> as their other liquid lip and lip gloss formulas, <b>silver lid </b>and have a standard <b>doe foot</b> applicator. The shade name sticker is on the base. I do find like most Colourpop products the writing tends to fade off the packaging after a few uses. Wish they'd up the quality because the packaging looks so battered and tacky after a short while.<br />
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- <b>3g</b> of product for <b>$7</b>. Which is approx <b>£5.67. Creamy thin formula.</b><br />
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- <b>No</b> <b>added</b> <b>scent</b>, just a bit of a plasticky smell but not at all strong or overpowering.</div>
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- They have a <b>tonne of colours</b> and are always adding new shades to the range. I'd love to own them all as I find all the shades have worked for me because of how sheer and forgiving the formula is. Also should mention that they <b>set to a slightly more muted tone</b> on the lips, not as bright or vivid as how they appear in the tube or when they're still wet, so bare this in mind.<br />
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<b>Starlet</b> - <i>diffused deep yellow nude</i> - One of my personal faves, perfect neutral nude, this with a nude gloss on top is perfection.<br />
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<b>Tattle Tail</b> - <i>diffused rose pink</i> - Cute candy pink on my skin tone, pair with a darker lip liner<br />
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<b>Zuma</b> - <i>warm nude</i> - My <b>holy grail</b>, my love, my life! Perfect warm nude pink on my skin tone.<br />
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<b>Halo Effect</b> - <i>warm nude with a hint of coral</i> - Exactly that, peachier, coral version of Zuma<br />
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<b>Vitamin Sea</b> - <i>orange terracotta</i> - I pair this with Toffee to tone down the brightness, really nice for spring/summer<br />
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<b>Doozy</b> - <i>warm rose</i> - My go-to bright yellow pink, so so cute and pretty on the lips<br />
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<b>Soda Pop</b> - <i>plummy rose</i> - Exactly that, a plummy toned pink.<br />
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<b>Sleepy Eyes</b> - <i>warm rose nude</i> - I would say this is a rosy reddish mlbb colour on me. I reach for this a lot as well as the next one.<br />
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<b>Cypress Chill</b> - <i>sheer brick rose</i> - Deeper and a bit more burgundy than Sleepy Eyes, another go-to.<br />
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<b>Cherry On Top</b> - <i>blackened plum</i> - Gorgeous wearable vampy cherry bitten lips. The amount of times people have asked me what I have on my lips when I've worn this...! Can apply streaky so take your time with this shade in particular.<br />
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- Unlike other liquid lipsticks I don't wipe off the excess back into the tube, <b>one doe foot application is enough</b> for me and I don't need to dunk the wand back in and put on a second layer. They apply fairly easily, but I will say you have to take effort to <b>ensure you apply the product as evenly as you can</b> and blend out any streaks because the streaks will set too and will be visible.<br />
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- I would say <b>you have about 40 seconds to apply</b> and spread the product around before it starts to set and <b>they do set rather quickly</b>. I personally don't think they layer very well so would suggest to only apply <b>one</b> layer or it starts to feel quite thick and rough on the lips and the product gets very crumbly. If you want to layer then I suggest you let one layer dry completely before applying the next.<br />
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- They <b>feel super lightweight</b> on the lips for a liquid lipstick. I despise the sticky, tackiness of some liquid lipstick formulas, or when I rub my lips together and can feel that dry rough layer of product on my lips.<br />
What I actually do with most of my liquid lipsticks (and I've shared this trick on my Instagram before) is apply a tiny amount of a pore filling primer to my lips before applying the liquid lipstick to prevent any tackiness.<br />
I don't have to use any primer with these Ultra Blotted Lips, they feel <b>so soft and smooth</b> and I can feel my own lips when I purse them together. </div>
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- Another quality I love about these are <b>how soft, diffused and smooth they look on my lips</b>. I have a lot of lines on my lips and find most liquid lipstick formulas highlight these lines and I don't get a smooth plump pillowy finish. Which is also why I use the primer step with traditional liquid lipsticks, using a pore filling primer smoothens and fills out the lines on my lips and gives me a much smoother fuller finish.<br />
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However I don't need to use any primer for the Ultra Blotted Lips, they give the lips a <b>very smooth pillowy finish</b> on their own.</div>
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- These are<b> sheer medium coverage</b> liquid lipsticks. Completely matte, no shine whatsoever. Almost gives the lips a stained bitten look. On my pigmented brown girl lips, I get the perfect wash of colour and coverage. It disguises the pigmentation just enough yet the natural shading of my lips remains which keeps my lips looking natural and dimensional instead of looking flat and stark. The amount of coverage they provide works perfectly with my minimal makeup style. </div>
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- I do however <b>still need to</b> <b>outline my lips</b> to define their shape against my skin tone and use Primark's Lip Liners in Toffee and Spice but only to outline and not fill in. Once lined I then soften and blend the lip liner inwards by pursing and rubbing my lips together gently side to side. I use Toffee if I need to give the lipstick a warmer undertone and Spice if I need to give it a pinker undertone. I sometimes use MAC Cork (a cool toned brown) if I want more of a defined shadowy outline, if that makes sense.</div>
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- These are <b>waterproof</b> and <b>smudge-proof</b>. I love that these last as long as your traditional liquid lipsticks and because of their sheerness they wear off better too. Like liquid lipsticks they fade on the inner parts of your lips after eating but it’s not as prominent as a super pigmented liquid lipstick.<br />
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- I don’t have any <b>negatives</b> apart from the obvious that they’re <b>not the most hydrating</b> lip products and lips can feel dry after a while, <b>but</b> for a long lasting matte product they are immensely comfortable. You can apply a balm underneath or a gloss on top if you like, this will obviously compromise longevity.<br />
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- Another negative is that they do <b>dry up quicker in the tube</b> compared to normal liquid lipsticks.<br />
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- Another negative is that they’re unfortunately <b>not easy to get hold of here in the UK</b> as Colourpop are based in the USA and shipping can take between 2-3 weeks.<br />
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- Even though they are very affordable products, shipping to the UK is a <b>flat rate of $10</b> for orders under $50. They offer <b>free shipping for orders over $50</b> and thankfully <b>customs and taxes are paid for at checkout</b> so no surprises at your door. I usually make my $50+ orders during their sale period.<br />
One thing I should mention is that I just noticed a lot of their shades in this line are missing, I really hope they aren’t discontinuing them...<br />
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- To summarise I <b>love</b> these Ultra Blotted Liquid Lipsticks, I love the shades and how wearable they are on me, these work so well with my brown girl lip issues. If you love matte stained lips you will love these! I can tell you one thing, whenever I’ve had one of these on, I've always been asked what I’m wearing on my lips, always! So that should convince you if this review hasn’t. It took me forever to make this post haha but I hope you enjoyed this review.<br />
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<i>Have you read my last review? <b><a href="https://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.com/2020/03/becca-skin-love-weightless-blur.html?m=1" target="_blank">Becca Skin Love Weightless Blur Foundation in Olive</a>, Bamboo & Driftwood</b></i></div>
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I can't remember where I came across this foundation first but it was during the summer of 2019. After watching several videos and doing some research I knew I had to have this glowy base. Luckily I found the Becca Skin Love for dead cheap on eBay and managed to buy 3 shades for just under the price of one. Yes it's a bit excessive but it was a bargain! Nikki Makeup on Instagram uses several shades of foundation on her clients/models faces if they have an uneven skin tone. This technique works really well for me too but obviously it's a very pricey technique since you'll have to buy more than one bottle.</div>
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- Comes in an easy to use <b>plastic airless pump tube</b>. Pretty holographic printing and a window to see the shade and contents within. Lightweight and very convenient to travel with. (<i>Since it's an airless pump you may have to press quite a few times to bring the product up the first time.)</i></div>
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- I have the shades <b>Driftwood</b> <i>(Cool medium beige with neutral undertones)</i>, <b>Olive</b> <i>(Warm medium beige with golden/olive undertones)</i> and <b>Bamboo</b> <i>(Golden beige with yellow undertones)</i>.<br />
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I first bought the shade <b>Driftwood</b> during the 'good skin phase' I had last year and it matched me perfectly (the centre of my face is quite pale especially if I've been consistent with my sunscreen and skincare) but it was slightly too pale for my forehead so I bought the shade <b>Olive</b> which has lovely olive tones in it. I took Olive with me on holiday since I knew I'd be catching a tan and it's been my most used shade. When I came back from my holiday I bought the shade <b>Bamboo</b> to match my super tanned forehead. I mix and match all of them to suit my needs. Like I said earlier it's obviously a very expensive technique and I probably wouldn't have done this if it were full price. A bit of bronzer across the forehead does the job for me.</div>
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- <b>Texture</b> is <b>thick and creamy</b> but super <b>lightweigh</b>t on the skin, you can't feel it. Has a setting factor and there's no tackiness.</div>
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- I like using a <b>brush</b> but a <b>sponge</b> would work well too, I've noticed <b>fingers</b> work really well as well but I prefer not to get them dirty. <b>Blends</b> <b>easily</b> but since it's quite thick, a <b>denser brush would work better</b> than a fluffy one.<br />
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- I use <b>4 little dots for everyday use</b>. A<b> little goes a long way</b> as you can see in the gif below! Provides instant <b>medium yet build-able coverage</b>. Skin tone is evened out, if you have any prominent blemishes you may have to layer or spot conceal, but I personally find this provides a LOT of coverage.<br />
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- A proper <b>satin finish</b> on my skin type, has a <b>glowy, radiant finish</b> and makes my skin look very healthy and hydrated. It's <i>almost</i><b> </b>erring on semi-matte but as my oils start to come out it looks more and more satin-ey.</div>
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- Forms a <b>second skin-like layer <i>over</i> the skin</b>, <b>fills in</b> and <b>blurs pores</b>, <b>smoothens</b> and <b>plumps up</b> the skin, it's delicious! Formula is similar to <i>Urban Decay One & Done (<a href="https://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.com/2016/06/urban-decay-one-done-hybrid-complexion.html" target="_blank">review</a>), IT Cosmetics CC Cream, Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation (<a href="https://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.com/2015/10/charlotte-tilbury-magic-foundation-in.html" target="_blank">review</a>), Clinique Beyond Perfecting (<a href="https://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.com/2017/02/clinique-beyond-perfecting-foundation.html" target="_blank">review</a>)</i> etc. But this one's my favourite for sure as it's more lightweight.</div>
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- <b>Doesn't oxidise</b> but sets to a slightly muted tone. I personally find this <b>lasts</b> a long time on me, I can touch my face even without setting and it won't transfer onto my palms. Without setting I get slightly dewy in 6 hours. Definitely set if you want it to last longer. </div>
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- I find this particular formula <b>works better on a smoother skin type</b>, if you have any dry flakes make sure you <b>exfoliate</b> and <b>prep your skin well</b> before using or it might <b>pick up on texture</b>.</div>
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- Even though this can be glowy and hydrating, I do find this works <b>better on combination normal skin</b>, people with dry skin may find this quite thick and matte. Oily people might find this gets quite radiant on them. </div>
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I've used this foundation so much and really love what it does for me. It makes my skin look healthy, radiant, smooth, poreless and plump which is why I'm happy to own several shades for the different areas of my face. I've tried many other similar formulas to this but the shades have always been a let down so I'm happy I finally get to enjoy this formula with an equally great shade match...or several should I say in my case! Definitely give this a go if you're after plump poreless skin.<br />
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Hope you enjoyed this review. Stay safe. xxx<br />
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<i>Have you read my last post? <a href="https://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.com/2020/03/glossier-perfecting-skin-tint-g7.html" target="_blank">Glossier Skin Tint, Stretch Concealer, Cloud Paint Review</a></i></div>
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I've always loved the Glossier aesthetic but never thought it was ideal for my problematic-ish skin. However I was going through a period of rather good skin during the summer/autumn of 2019 and it was around then that I realised how ideal a dewy base with minimal coverage would be.</div>
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<i><b><span style="color: #444444;">Perfecting Skin Tint</span></b></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #444444;">Sheer skin enhancer </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #444444;">1 fl oz / 30 ml </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #444444;">More skin, less makeup.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #444444;"><b>What it is:</b> </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #444444;">In the land between bare skin and makeup makeup exists the imperceptible wash of color that is Perfecting Skin Tint</span></i></div>
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<i><b><span style="color: #444444;">Why it's special:</span></b></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #444444;"><b>Breathable</b>, ultra-thin formula evens out skin’s appearance for a smooth, dewy finish</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #444444;"><b>Diamond Powder</b> gives a brightening, soft-focus effect and minimizes the appearance of pores, while Glycerin moisturizes skin</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #444444;">Comes in <b>12 super sheer, adaptable shades</b> that won’t hide your freckles, cake your pores, or cover you up</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #444444;"><b>Good to know: </b>hypoallergenic, dermatologist tested, appropriate for all skin types, non-settling, non-irritating, paraben free, fragrance free, cruelty free, vegan</span></i></div>
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-Glossier Skin Tint comes in a cute <b>plastic squeezy bottle</b>, it's a very <b>liquidy</b> product that tends to separate so give it a good shake before using it.<br />
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-Comes in <b>12 shades</b> but I think they could do with adding some more (olive shades!)<br />
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-Texture is very <b>light, moisturising and emollient</b>, almost like a thin oily lotion. Very similar to the MAC Face & Body (<a href="https://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.com/2015/12/mac-face-body-foundation-in-c3-review.html?m=1" target="_blank">review</a>) but even sheerer and lighter, between the two I prefer the Glossier. </div>
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-This does slide around on the skin because of its slippiness which is why <b>I prefer using a brush</b> to push and blend quickly into the skin but <b>fingers work well</b> with this formula if you have the patience.<br />
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-I bought the shade <b>G6</b> first <i>(described as a <b>deep neutral shade</b>)</i> but exchanged it for a <b>G7</b> <i>(<b>medium-warm </b></i><b style="font-style: italic;">shade</b><i>)</i> soon after<i>.</i> G6 is more neutral compared to G7, G7 isn't as yellow/olive as I like but the undertone works better for me. (FYI the lovely folks at Glossier let me keep the G6). The models/swatches on the website are a little off so make sure you do your own research.</div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">-</span><b style="text-align: justify;">Coverage is</b><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span><b style="text-align: justify;">light</b><span style="text-align: justify;"> and </span><b style="text-align: justify;">SUPER sheer</b><span style="text-align: justify;">. Of all the bases I've tried this is the sheerest of them all. It will unify your skin but beauty marks, scars, everything will come through. If you're after any form of coverage this is not for you. </span></div>
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-Finish is incredibly <b>natural, radiant and dewy</b>, like well moisturised, <b>healthy</b> looking skin. </div>
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-This <b>smoothens</b> the skin out ever so slightly but it's not very pore filling, this mimics your skins natural texture. </div>
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-When I say this foundation is <b>undetectable</b>, I mean it is completely undetectable. You can not see ANY product on the skin, no pigment, no texture, no creasing, no seam lines, nothing, which makes this the <b>ultimate no makeup makeup base</b>. </div>
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-I can see myself going through this bottle quite easily, no matter how much you use it never looks too much.</div>
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-Since the Skin Tint is so sheer, <b>longevity</b> is a little hard to determine. I tend to wear the Skin Tint for quick errands or for times when I want my skin to look as bare as possible. If I need it to last I set with a light dusting of powder, otherwise leave it to its natural dewy self. </div>
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-This can get quite dewy after a few hours so bare this in mind, I tend to adjust my skincare routine to make way for the dewiness, if that makes sense.</div>
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I'll be honest I've never really been keen on super sheer bases. I've always felt my skin wasn't "perfect" enough for light coverage so I always opted for a medium. But lately I've been so much more accepting of myself and my skin's condition that I'm not as desperate to achieve 'perfection' anymore. I dunno... perhaps you can call it self love? Even when my skin isn't at its best I reach for the Skin Tint and definitely appreciate what it does for me. I feel like a <i>slightly</i> better version of myself.<br />
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-It's an <b>emollient, moisturising and dewy concealer</b> which provides medium to build-able coverage. It's a <b>stunning formula</b> but I have a proper<b> love/hate relationship</b> with it.<br />
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-I love the moisturising <b>sheer nature</b> of this product and how <b>undetectable</b> it looks on the skin but I also find it a bit <i>too</i> moisturising and a bit <i>too</i> sheer for a concealer.</div>
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-I prefer <b>applying with my finger</b>, it blends in effortlessly because of its creamy nature.</div>
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-The <b>shade</b> <b>G6</b> isn't yellow/golden enough and that's a big issue for me, it's a bit on the neutral pink side. I wanted this mainly for my under eyes (which are obviously darker than my skin) but G6 looks a bit ashy and I don't really want to colour correct or layer with it.<br />
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-I think a better shade match will make me enjoy this product more but I actually don't know what shade to go for, the depth of this shade is fine but it lacks the yellow/golden tones to make this a flattering brightening shade for my under eyes, but it works fine for the rest of my face. If anyone knows a better shade for me please recommend!</div>
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-Also comes in <b style="font-style: italic;">12 shades.</b><b style="font-style: italic;"> </b><span style="font-style: italic;">I’ve noticed the concealers seem to be a shade lighter than the Skin Tints.</span> <i>Would've been great if I went to their pop-up store and checked it out...not an option now unfortunately!</i><br />
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-Since it's so emollient and creamy it <b>creases</b> really really easily. Also if I try to layer it gets really thick under the eyes. Setting can also be a problem as I've found powders mix with it weirdly and it looks cakey, so <b>longevity</b> can be an issue.</div>
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-I feel like I need to play around with it some more to see what works best for me, but I do really like this product...I think...<br />
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-A <b>long</b> <b>lasting</b> <b>sheer</b> cream blush that <b>blends</b> really nicely. These set once applied.</div>
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-I've never been a fan of cream blushes but during the summer, I felt a cream blush was very weather appropriate and thought it would work with my improved skin conditions.<br />
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-I chose the shade <b>Puff</b> as I was after a pink tone to mimic a natural pink flush. I rarely blush naturally but I think this is the tone it would be if I were to. This looks so <b>cute</b> and <b>youthful</b> on the skin. I'd love to try the other shades!</div>
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-You need the smallest dab, a <b>little goes a long way</b>. If I have the time I will apply and <b>blend with my fingers</b>. If I'm in a rush I'll use a <b>small stipple brush</b> or a smallish rounded <b>fluffy brush</b>.</div>
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-I adore how <b>plump, dewy and fresh</b> it looks, powder blushes look so flat in comparison, I actually tried this once and the difference was amazing, the cream blush side was so much more <b>lifted</b>.</div>
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I honestly really appreciate the Glossier products, they have nailed the no makeup makeup vibe to a 't' and I'll definitely be picking up more products from the amazing range. Thanks for reading!<br />
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<i>Have you read my last review? <a href="https://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.com/2020/03/shiseido-synchro-skin-self-refreshing_11.html" target="_blank">Shiseido Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing Foundation in </a></i><i><a href="https://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.com/2020/03/shiseido-synchro-skin-self-refreshing_11.html" target="_blank">340 </a></i><i><a href="https://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.com/2020/03/shiseido-synchro-skin-self-refreshing_11.html" target="_blank">Oak</a> </i></div>
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Another day another foundation review! I came across this foundation on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Xr27gidYNE&t=416s" target="_blank">Kinkysweats youtube channel</a>, she's one of the handful of youtubers who's product reviews I trust and buy! I also watched <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UavbUFlLt0k&t=735s" target="_blank">Melissa Alatorre's review</a> on this and share her opinions on it so check out these videos if you want an actual demo and a good review.<br />
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<i>A weightless foundation, with ActiveForce™ technology, that synchronizes with skin and self-refreshes nonstop for a 24-hour just-applied look and flawless finish.</i></div>
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<i>A SHISEIDO first in foundation that self-refreshes nonstop with ActiveForce™ technology. Our long-wearing fluid foundation synchronizes with skin and helps resist heat, humidity, oil and facial movement to maintain a just-applied, flawless finish that lasts 24 hours. Weightless. Breathable. Blendable. Buildable.</i></div>
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<i><b>Coverage:</b> Medium, Buildable</i></div>
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<i><b>Finish</b>: Fresh, Natural</i></div>
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<i>30ml</i></div>
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<i>SPF 30</i></div>
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<i>Oil-free</i></div>
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<i>For all skin types</i></div>
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<i>ActiveForce™ Technology is our exclusive complex that protects your flawless, finish from the effects of sweat, oil and facial movement.</i></div>
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<i>Responsive Sensory Technology adapts to skin's condition, tone and texture for truer illumination.</i></div>
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<i>Wild Thyme Extract helps provide anti-oxidant benefits.</i></div>
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<i>Protective polymer with anti-adhesive properties helps keep pollution from adhering to skin.</i></div>
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Foundation technology is advancing so much and this Shiseido Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing Foundation is up there for me at the moment. I've tried many <b>many</b> foundations in my time (as you may already know) so I recognise great formulas and can easily distinguish characteristics between various formulas. I've heard Shiseido are very advanced when it comes to beauty formulas so I'm not surprised at how good this foundation actually is. Not only that but most companies are now producing at least 20+ shades so people can now finally enjoy a pretty decent shade match alongside an outstanding formula.</div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Luckily I found a generously sized dinky sample on eBay (it looks like the minis from the Shiseido PR package some influencers received). After testing it out for around 2 months I'm ready to share my thoughts.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">- After shade searching I decided on <b>340 Oak <i>(golden with slight olive tone for medium skin)</i></b> and it's a <b>wonderful match</b>, a really good <b>olive</b> <b>shade</b>. As you can tell in the flash photo it has a <b>hint of peachiness</b> to it compared to the others, it's hardly noticeable on the skin nor does it look </span><span style="text-align: justify;">off</span><span style="text-align: justify;"> on me but it actually <b>perks my skin up a bit</b> and makes me <b>look more awake</b>. If you watch <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UavbUFlLt0k&t=735s" target="_blank">Melissa's Video</a> you can see how lovely and olive the shade is.</span></div>
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-It's interesting but I've noticed the <b>shade adjusts after about half an hour</b> but it <b>doesn't</b> exactly <b>oxidise</b>.</div>
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-<b>Light creamy texture</b>, runs slowly down the back of your hand.</div>
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-Very <b>easily blended out</b>, doesn't require that much effort. I like using a <b>brush</b> most of the time anyway but I've tried it with a <b>sponge</b> and <b>both are amazing</b> with this formula, even though it's a light formula there's not too much absorption.</div>
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-Looks <b>very natural on the skin</b> and <b>feels very lightweight.</b> This manages to mimic my skins <b>natural texture and characteristics</b> without highlighting or adding texture yet manages to <b>smoothen the surface</b> and <b>perfect at the same time</b>. It's amazing I love it, I feel like a better version of myself and not caked at all whilst getting decent coverage.</div>
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- For me personally this is a <b>very skin beautifying and enhancing </b>formula and finish.<br />
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-Provides <b>medium build able coverage</b>. More coverage than the Dior F&B so light blemishes are concealed with just one layer and skin looks really flawless. Not super full coverage but it can be achieved.</div>
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-<b>Natural semi matte finish</b> but there is slightly more radiance to the skin compared to Dior F&B, so erring more to the side of satin but not fully satin either. So<b> great for combo skin</b> like mine.</div>
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-Once set with a little powder it <b>lasts a while</b> and <b>wears really nicely</b> on me. This is one of those formulas that <b>move with the skin</b> so no fading or melting. I have prominent laugh lines (I'm a chubby smiley person ;) ) and this <b>doesn't settle in the lines</b>. It <b>doesn't highlight or sit in or around my pores</b> nor does my skin drink it up or look parched after a while. Also noticed it <b>controls my oils</b> nicely too where after a few hours, I look radiant but my face or especially my t-zone isn't hella greasy.</div>
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-With regards to staying power this does have a <b>setting factor</b>. I read in the description that it 'self refreshes non-stop', how and if that's possible I don't know... but I can agree that this does actually <b>remain looking fresh</b> for a good length of time.</div>
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-Reminds me a lot of the <b>Giorgio Armani Power Fabric Foundation</b> (<a href="https://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.com/2017/03/giorgio-armani-power-fabric-longwear.html" target="_blank">review</a>), thin consistency, semi-matte, lightweight, skin like, skin smoothing and good wear time, I would say the Shiseido is more natural looking on the skin but they're very similar and obviously this shade is way better for me.<br />
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-I haven't had many negative experiences with the Shiseido Synchro Skin Foundation but I would say that it <b>can sit around dry flakes</b> if you have dry skin. There was a time when I was due for some exfoliation and noticed the foundation sit around some dry flakes on my nose. </div>
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Overall I've really enjoyed using this foundation. I love using the Shiseido when I'm after some more coverage than the Dior Face & Body. You know it's a keeper if you need to put some foundation on and grab a specific foundation without giving it too much thought cause you know it's <b>reliable</b>. Definitely recommend it but do get a sample if you can as at £39 it isn't cheap.<br />
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I hope this review was useful, thanks for reading!<br />
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<i><b>Quick note</b>: I've noticed that most of the foundation reviews I write are usually positive. But my feelings towards a lot of them have changed especially since formulas are really improving and shade ranges are getting better. So I'm going to make a post on all the bases I've tried and whether I would purchase/use them again along with their general pros and cons. I will update it every so often so keep an eye out.</i><br />
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When Rihanna released 40 shades of foundation all at once, something <i>finally</i> clicked into place in the minds of beauty creative director's around the world! <b>Dior</b> was one of the first to follow suit and in the summer of 2018 they released <b>40 shades</b> of the <b>Face & Body Foundation</b> in their new <b>Dior Backstage</b> range. A premium French beauty brand releasing 40 shades of foundation? Sacré bleu...<br />
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As you may already know I don’t buy full sized foundations on a whim, I play around with samples first and in this particular instance it was <b>pure love</b>. I purchased the foundation from the Dior website in the shade <b>3WO</b>, described as <i>“<b>light medium skin with warm olive undertones</b>”.</i> It comes with <b>50ml of product</b> for <b>£29.50</b>. I received <b>2 deluxe samples</b> of my choice, <b>free shipping</b> and I opted for the gorgeous <b>complimentary gift packaging</b> since I was treating myself to my first ever Dior purchase. <i>(I </i><i>generally </i><i>don’t like waste and unnecessary packaging, but I’ve kept the lovely box for storage purposes).</i><br />
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- A light to medium build-able foundation. </div>
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- Demi matte finish<br />
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- Skin like finish</div>
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- Long lasting</div>
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- Waterproof<br />
- Liquidy formula and thin consistency but not super runny<br />
- Has a slight fragrance<br />
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<b><u>My application method:</u></b><br />
<span style="text-align: center;">I prefer <b>minimal makeup </b>for day to day. I don’t need all my marks to be concealed but I do want my overall <b>skin tone to look even</b>. I apply one drop on my forehead, one drop on my nose and one drop on each cheek. Then using my <b>flat angled kabuki</b> I <b>blend outwards</b>. I avoid my under eyes and around my mouth because they will most likely go ashy and I don’t want to use colour corrector or concealer as that means more layers making my makeup look obvious which I don’t want. With the minimal, barely anything amount left on the brush I go lightly over my mouth and chin. My skin is left looking more even and awake and still looks like skin. I th</span><span style="text-align: center;">en </span><span style="text-align: center;">set with an incredibly light dusting of powder.</span><br />
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- Comes in a huge <b>variety of shades</b> with <b>various undertones</b> so everyone will most likely find a match. They have <b>'N' </b>for<b> neutral</b>,<b> 'W' </b>for<b> warm</b>,<b> 'CR' </b>for<b> cool rosy</b>,<b> 'WP' </b>for <b>warm peach </b>and<b> 'WO' </b>for <b>warm olive</b>.<br />
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- Comes in an <b>easy</b> to use and convenient <b>squeezy tube bottle</b>. It’s very simple yet chic.<br />
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- A generous <b>50ml of product</b> so well worth your buck.<br />
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- The shade <b>3WO (warm olive)</b> is the perfect match for my skin tone. Lovely balance of <b>yellow</b> and <b>olive</b> with just the right amount of depth.<br />
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- <b>Blends</b> into the skin <b>seamlessly</b> and <b>effortlessly</b>, my skin just drinks it up and becomes one with it.<br />
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- <b>Undetectable</b> <b>skin like finish</b>. People have told me my “skin” looks great when I’ve had it on, not my “makeup” looks great.<br />
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- <b>Demi matte</b> <b>finish</b>, matte but not flat, there are still <b>areas of the skin</b> with a <b>slight glow</b>. Obviously all adjustable with the type of skin prep and powdering.<br />
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- Very <b>skin smoothing</b> but in a natural way, it doesn’t form a second layer on top of the skin but <b>sinks in to the skin</b> and <b>fills in and blurs pores</b>.<br />
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- <b>Super</b> <b>lightweight</b>, I can’t feel it on at all.<br />
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- <b>Buildable coverage</b> though I always go for light coverage anyway. I don’t think this goes further than <b>medium coverage</b>. It evens skin out but will need <b>more than 3 layers if you want to cover blemishes or red spots </b>so I personally think you’re better off using a medium to full coverage foundation if you’re after coverage.<br />
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- <b>Doesn’t oxidise</b> orange or change colour, though I find my oils do react with it a little after a long while, but nothing drastic enough to put me off.<br />
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- Great for my <b>combination skin type</b> and has ample amount of <b>oil control</b> for me. After a few hours my skin looks more glowy in a natural way but not oily.<br />
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- Since it's for the <b>body</b> too, it's quite <b>long-lasting</b> on my skin and <b>doesn’t melt or disappear</b>. When set with a light dusting of powder I get <b>approx 8+ hours of wear</b>. But I apply such little product I can’t always tell what’s foundation or what’s skin (lol sorry). But when I cleanse there is always product on the flannel so I know there’s still foundation on my skin. <br />
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- Can be used on a variety of skin types, forgiving on most as it can be altered for either dry or oily skin but I would say <b>best for combo oily skin</b>.<br />
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<b><u>What I’m not so keen on:</u></b><br />
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I don’t have many dislikes with this foundation but if I really were to think about it I would say:<br />
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- Can be <b>quite matte</b> and <b>drying</b> if I haven’t prepped my skin properly.<br />
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- If I want a <b>dewy glowy</b> look this <b>isn’t</b> the foundation I will use. I actually reluctant to use this i<b>n the summer</b> because it was <b>too matte for my liking</b>.<br />
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- I don’t think<b> </b>people with <b>dry skin</b> will like this, I think they will find it <b>too matte</b>.<br />
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- I rarely get breakouts these days <i>(current skincare routine is working brill for me)</i> but on the rare occasion that I did get some <b>spots</b> the Dior Face & Body <b>didn’t conceal the redness</b> with one layer and I didn’t really want to apply more layers. So<b> not great </b>if you’re after <b>coverage</b>.<br />
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To<b> summarise</b> I absolutely ADORE this foundation, it’s my current go-to everyday base. I find it so easy to use, very reliable and never lets me down. It’s the<a href="https://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.com/2015/12/mac-face-body-foundation-in-c3-review.html" target="_blank"> MAC Face & Body</a> but in the perfect shade with a formula better suited to my skin type plus giving me the finish and coverage that I’m after. If you’re looking for a light coverage matte foundation which evens out your skin as wells as controls your oils then definitely give this one a go, you can use it on your body too if you like!<br />
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<i>Have you tried this foundation? If so leave us your thoughts down below!</i><br />
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Previous review : <a href="https://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.com/2020/02/nyx-hd-studio-photogenic-concealer-wand.html?m=1" target="_blank">NYX HD Wand Concealer</a><br />
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If you've been following my blog or Instagram for a while, you'll know that this wasn't the first time I done a disappearing act. I'll be honest though, 2 years was a long time, even for my standards! However this time round I felt the need to provide some sort of explanation for my recurring lengthy absences and to be perfectly honest I just wanted to be real with you guys.</div>
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Over the past few years in my life I've unfortunately gone through some very difficult and testing times, which has affected my physical as well as mental health and in order to recover and heal from these traumas, I've had to take some time out for myself. In these periods of time I've realised I lose any interest in my favourite pastimes and hobbies, which is why I disappear from the blogosphere. I'm generally a very positive and optimistic person but I have also had moments where I've hit complete rock bottom. I wanted to share this with everyone because we aren't always aware of what people have gone through in their lives or the battles they may be fighting every single day. Everyone has a story. I want to say to all you out there right now who have struggled or are struggling, that you are strong and that you will get through this. There will always be sunshine after the rain. I believe kindness, compassion and lots of positivity towards each other is what makes this world a better place to live in.<br />
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I've always tried to keep it real on my platforms and I want to make it more so because it's what I personally want to see. I want to see real lives and real people, the highs, the lows and the struggles. I want to see what makes us human. Unfiltered and relatable. Social media can be a very fickle place sometimes and we've certainly witnessed that behind every perfectly curated picture there's much, much more to a story.</div>
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Other than that I’ve also gotten busier with moving homes, new routines and a new job. Posting and interacting regularly on Instagram can sometimes feel like a full time job and I just don't have the time nor energy to commit to it as much anymore. To my loyal readers: Do not fear! I am just as much beauty obsessed as I was before and have so many new favourites to share with you all, so will be popping up on the blogosphere now and again. I hope you understood the purpose behind this post. Thank you for taking out the time to read this, see you around lovelies.<br />
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<span style="color: #666666;"><i>Hello friends! How are you all? It's been a hot minute right? I will </i><strike style="font-style: italic;">hopefully</strike><i> maybe making a post regarding my disappearance but for now here's a base product review that I've been working on. I started writing this concealer review many... many moons ago, it was my most used base product for the whole of 2018 and I really loved using it. When I finished the last tube I didn't repurchase as I'm trying to use up some of my other base products. However I'm still putting this post up because I absolutely loved using this concealer and would definitely recommend it still. Here it goes...</i></span></div>
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For the most of 2018 my everyday makeup routine was very minimal and stayed pretty much the same the entire year. It included the wonderful yet cheap and cheerful NYX HD Wand Concealer. I barely wore any foundation that year and used to use just a few swipes of this concealer in the centre of my face. I used up 4 tubes of this consecutively so I think it's safe to say it has certainly earned itself holy grail status.</div>
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<i>This lightweight cover-up obscures imperfections, discolouration and under eye circles without looking cakey or obvious. Little wonder the HD Photogenic Concealer Wand is one of our best-sellers. The concentrated emollient-rich formula goes on like a dream and creates medium to heavy coverage. Use the lavender for sallow skin, the green to help reduce the appearance of redness and the yellow for under-eye darkness.</i></div>
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The NYX HD Wand Concealer comes in plastic tube and has a doe foot applicator, simple, easy and convenient to use. Comes with 3g/0.11oz of product which isn't much (for e.g. the Nars RCC comes with double the amount at 0.22oz of product) but at £6 it ain't too much of an issue since it's still half the price. I find the packaging a little on the cheap side, if you screw the lid on a little too tightly it cracks the outer casing and you usually end up pulling the outer casing off whilst the actual screw part of the lid is still attached to the main body. Minor glitch but I would prefer if the packaging stayed intact, better quality packaging perhaps if you’re reading this NYX?</div>
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You know I love a good shade match and NYX haven't failed to deliver. After scouring the net for swatches I had my eye on the shade CW04 which is also known as 'Beige'. I'd seen other olive tan people use this shade so I was eager to try it out my self. I love this shade! I've been searching for a concealer shade that will brighten my under eyes but still look natural and this shade is perfect, it has the right balance of olive/yellow/peach to brighten yet blend into my skin for when I don’t want to wear any foundation. There have been many a times where a concealer shade just doesn’t have the right tones in it so it just looks silly under my eyes and usually ends up making my under eye area look worse than it started. This shade blends into the rest of my skin wonderfully, you can't tell where the concealer ends. I would use a peach corrector underneath for when I wanted more fuller coverage under my eyes.</div>
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I also looked into buying a darker shade as I'd gone on holiday and caught a tan, again after carrying out a little swatch search I discovered they had a new shade launch and it included some lovely warm medium shades. I picked up the shade CW6.3 which is also known as Fresh Beige. It's much warmer and a touch more neutral than Beige but done a good job while I had my tan. I've also realised that under yellow lighting this particular shade looks <i>completely</i> undetectable on my skin, it's literally seamless and I'm obsessed! They have some brilliant brilliant shades for anyone with warm yellow olive undertones, several people in my family also use and adore this concealer and they use different shades to me, so it's obvious it's great for Mediterranean or South Asian skin tones.</div>
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It’s not super thick but quite creamy but not super emollient and feels really really light on the skin. I found the cult favourite Nars RCC quite thick and it caked up quite easily on me, it also looked rather obvious on my skin. I personally find the NYX concealer really skin like. I’ve also tried the Urban Decay Naked Skin concealer which is another cult favourite and I found that super light. In comparison to that I’d say the NYX comes in between the Nars and the UD, I did love the formula of UD but none of the colours worked for me unfortunately.</div>
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The NYX HD concealer isn’t the most long lasting formula but on myself once set with powder it does stay on a decent while. I have quite creasy under eyes so I always have to set with powder. For me personally it's a decent everyday concealer and performs how I want it to. It's not very heavy duty but great for everyday light makeup.</div>
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I think the fact that I've repurchased this so many times shows how much I adore it. I do think there's always room for improvement when it comes to shades and definitely packaging with this one but other than that for the price and performance it's great! If you're after a lightweight, easy to use concealer and you're on a budget definitely give this a go, you won't lose that much if it doesn't work out for you. Anyway I hope this was helpful, thanks for reading guys!</div>
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<i> I hope to continue writing reviews and blogposts once again but I think this'll be the last time I structure my posts like this because it takes WAY too long to construct and edit just one review (I put a LOT of effort into my posts and read and edit a million and gazillion times). </i><i>I haven't had the drive or desire to blog for a very long time, it took me almost a year to complete this ONE review, so if it seems a little all over the place now you know why! My posts from now on will still be detailed and helpful but will just be a little more condensed and to the point. Hope you understand! Thank you.</i></div>
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Hey everyone, hope you're all well! After a fairly long and awkward hiatus I'm back with a foundation review. I'll be reviewing the newly released and highly anticipated Nars Foundation, the Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation (abbreviated as NRL for this review obvs). If you read my last post you'll know I was <i>super</i> excited for this foundation and couldn't wait to get my hands on it, to the point that I didn't even bother get a sample, I just bought it, which is so not me! Even though it was set to release on the 15th of January this year in the UK, I surprisingly came across it in the Nars Boutique store in Covent Garden a month ago and snatched it up right away. I've been testing this out for a month now and I think I'm ready to share my thoughts, I must forewarn you that they're unfortunately not all very positive ones...</div>
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<i>There’s longwear. And then there’s strongwear.</i></div>
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<i>Introducing NARS’ first 16-hour foundation that stays turned on by the power of radiance. Untraceable. Unstoppable. Unlike anything else. Longwear is finally lightweight—and radiant. High coverage is now super natural. Its breathable, fade-resistant formula is infused with Raspberry, Apple, and Watermelon extracts to help smooth and improve the look of your skin instantly, and over time for full-powered radiance. It wears longer, stays stronger, and looks better with each hour. Specialized skin-matching technology ensures your truest match yet. Your future looks radiant with Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation.</i></div>
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<i>Medium-to-full, buildable coverage</i></div>
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<i>Normal, combination, and oily skin types</i><br />
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<i>Skin Optimizing Complex, a blend of Raspberry, Apple, and Watermelon extracts, helps support skin elastic fibers to smooth and improve skin’s texture over time for optimal radiance.</i></div>
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The NRL comes in your standard Nars style packaging, sleek, simple and black. The foundation is housed in a clear glass bottle and looks like a longer and slimmer version of the ADLW foundation (<a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/nars-all-day-luminous-weightless.html" target="_blank">review</a>). It comes with a pump attached and the pump dispenses a small amount of product which ensures you don't waste product, if you're familiar with the ADLW it dispenses the same amount that that pump does. Another great thing is that the pump is also controllable so if you want to dispense a teeny dot (like I usually do) then you can!<br />
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Nars have added newer shades to their NRL range and now carry a total of 33 shades. After carrying out extensive research and scouring the net for swatches (see swatch compilation post <a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2017/12/super-excited-for-nars-natural-radiant.html" target="_blank">here</a>), from looking at all the swatches, it appeared that Stromboli remained the yellow/olive-est shade from them all. So I bought Stromboli without any hesitation as I wear Stromboli in their other foundations too. After wearing this for the past 4 weeks I can easily note that there is a difference between this Stromboli and the others.</div>
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This Stromboli is actually similar to Sheer Glow's Stromboli (<a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/review-nars-sheer-glow-foundation-in.html" target="_blank">review</a>) and lighter and less yellow/olive than ADLW's Stromboli, it perfectly matches the centre of my face (which is paler than the rest of my face) but is a little uncomfortably light for my hyper pigmented mouth and chin area and the upper half of my forehead which are the typical areas of pigmentation that some WOC can have. Also I've been terrible with my skincare and haven't used sunscreen alongside my acids or retinoids for the last few months (I know I know, I need to be lashed) so my pigmentation is really awful at the moment (cry for me please ;( ). Also I've been using the Nars ADLW continuously for several several months now and have become accustomed to its rich yellow olive tones, it's pretty much identical to and enhances my skins yellowness and depth so looks the best on me.</div>
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<b><u>Formula</u></b></div>
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The NRL is a liquidy formula, it's runnier than the Sheer Glow but thicker than the ADLW. It's a very lightweight formula and does blend on to the skin decently well. I always test new foundations first with my favourite foundation brush (slanted, flat top kabuki), it did blend in nicely <i>but</i> not as smooth or seamless as other foundations I've used in the past, it needed a teeny bit more effort. The second time I used a damp sponge and found that not only did it blend in better but also looked better on the skin than the brush, but again didn't blend as effortlessly as other foundations I've tried. The sponge obviously absorbed a little extra product so I had to use more, but with a brush it didn't sit on the skin as nicely and looked a little more cakey than the sponge application. </div>
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I have combination dehydrated skin and feel like this formula just didn't sit well with my skin for some reason. I'm really not sure what to make of it. From my personal experiences with this foundation and my understanding of it's formula (you know I like to dissect formulas), I would say it will work best for those with combination oily skin or for those with a Normal/oily skin type or those with dry but smooth flake free skin, I feel like if you have oily skin it breaks up the foundation and makes it patchy. I've watched a fair amount of reviews and I've noticed that those with very oily skin get really oily with this foundation and have given it a pass, these oily skinned reviewers then go on to say that this foundation will work for those with dry skin but I feel like this foundation will drag and get cakey on those with dry skin and I don't think it'll look very natural but more on the finish later. It's really confusing as I've heard mixed reactions from all skin types, so so confused, but ultimately it's not the best formula for me.<br />
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An important point I need to make with regards to the formula is that I have a fairly strong feeling that this foundation is breaking me out, I'm pretty sure it's this foundation because I've been testing it for a month now and my skin is really congested and spotty now, it wouldn't surprise me to be honest because the Sheer Glow breaks me out too. Now that I've got the review written up I'm going to take a break from using it and monitor any changes with my skin.</div>
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<b><u>Finish</u></b></div>
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Nars say that the NRL is a natural matte finish and I will agree, it's a demi matte finish where it isn't flat but does allow a subtle light/radiance to reflect off the skin's high points. It definitely falls under the natural finish category. I find skin prep can really alter the finish and also the amount of foundation you use. If there isn't enough emollience on my skin I find I get a very matte finish and it can look quite cakey, flat and unnatural on me. But if I've moisturised really well it's fairly radiant. With this foundation I've realised I need to be well moisturised hence why I reckon this foundation isn't great for those with dry dehydrated skin, not only that I also need to make sure that the moisturiser has been applied well in advance and has had the chance to absorb into my skin properly or else I find the foundation slides around a lot and just doesn't mesh with the skin. Also when I've tried to go for a minimal look and use a little bit of product it's more matte but when I've used an ample amount and opted for full coverage, it's more of a satin matte. If you have dry or dehydrated skin I highly advise you to moisturise well before using this foundation.<br />
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I was hoping this foundation would be similar to the Giorgio Armani Power Fabric Foundation (<a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2017/03/giorgio-armani-power-fabric-longwear.html" target="_blank">review</a>) but it isn't, it's not as beautiful and natural on the skin as the Power Fabric, the Power Fabric was really lightweight on the skin and had a lovely smoothing effect whilst still looking like skin. The NRL isn't as smoothing on the skin, it's more like second skin where it mimics the skins natural texture, I also find it isn't super pore filling either. I also have noticed that when I look really closely in the mirror I can see actual product on my skin, minuscule cakey pigments or powders that are just sitting atop of my skin which does get progressively worse throughout the day, I'll explain this in more depth in the Longevity section of my review because I feel like the finish is definitely linked to the longevity too.<br />
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I own all three of the Nars Foundations and I know the formulas pretty well, an interesting point I'd like to make is that I've noticed that all 3 formulas are not the greatest for those with textured or dry skin, I personally think Nars foundations sit much better on those with smoother and oily skin, this one included. I should add that my skin isn't at its best right now (especially now because of this foundation probably) I have quite a bit of texture and bumps and am quite dehydrated too. Another thing I need to mention is that I've noticed this foundation seems to highlight my pores, more than the ADLW, not only does it highlight them but it sort of sits in them too, at the same time I find it's not too bad with my laugh lines. As you can tell I'm not really impressed by the finish unfortunately.<br />
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<b><u>Feel</u></b><br />
One thing that I can't fault with the NRL is that it is a really lightweight formula, almost as lightweight as the ADLW but where the ADLW is very pigmented and watery thin you don't need a lot of product for coverage whereas with the NRL you do have to use a little more product. It's a very comfortable formula on the skin and it barely feels like you have any product on. This does set slightly on the skin so any tackiness you may feel does disappear but after a few hours of wear this does get quite radiant and oily so you may feel a tackiness at that point. Otherwise I do think that both the formula and texture is very lightweight.<br />
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<b><u>Coverage and Build-ability</u></b><br />
Nars say that the NRL is a medium to build-able full coverage foundation and I will agree, I would say from the first layer it provides a proper medium coverage, any redness is covered and my skin tone looks really even but my PIH marks are still visible, another layer or two just over those marks and they are completely concealed, I also have used this under my eyes over the top of some orange corrector and it's concealed my dark circles really well. I use 1 1/2 pumps for light to medium coverage and 4 pumps for full coverage and use concealer around my mouth too to deepen it up more.<br />
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The NRL <b>builds</b> layers really well and doesn't get cakey when building layers but because it is a matte finish and not <i>the</i> smoothest in blending I suggest you work one area at a time as it does sort of set and you do need to blend it in more to manoeuvre it around the face. Also personally on myself I find that my skin needs to be well prepped if I want to build layers as the finish can get slightly cakey and obvious on me with more product.<br />
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<b><u>Longevity</u></b><br />
Apart from the finish of the NRL, the biggest factor that I think that lets this foundation down -ironically enough- is the longevity. I've watched and read a lot of reviews and that is the one thing majority of the people mention when it comes to flaws in the formula. This foundation does not wear well on my skin at all, Nars say that this looks better on the skin as the day goes on but for me it looks worse and worse. This is where I said it was linked to the finish, because whether I set it or not the foundation just doesn't look very attractive on me at all after a few hours. Also it starts off a little tacky but then sets, but once my oils start to come out it feels tacky again and then I find it transfers really easily.<br />
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On myself I find this foundation looks the best when it's first applied and as the day goes on I notice that not only do I get quite oily, but it looks even more cakey than it probably started off with, it also sits in and highlights my pores even more and the foundation has literally separated, faded and disappeared in areas. I've tried this on top of a silicon primer to see if it'd help but it just became a hot cakey mess. On myself a hydrating primer works best underneath this foundation but to be honest it's just not worth it because it just doesn't look brilliant at all after several hours and I have other foundations that don't behave like this so I really don't need to deal with the drama.<br />
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<b><u>Overall Thoughts</u></b><br />
I'll be honest I did have quite high expectations for this foundation since it is Nars after all, I test a lot of foundations out and have seriously noticed how advanced beauty companies have become with their formulas so I didn't expect any less from Nars. I don't mean to say that the NRL isn't a good foundation, it definitely has its good points but it's honestly fallen a little short of my expectations and I've just not had the best or ideal experiences with it. I do know that there are a lot of people that do really like it and at my first ever application (which was at night time mind you) I also did think this was the foundation formula I was waiting for from Nars. I am on the fence with the NRL and will put it away for some time until my skin has gotten better and perhaps when I'm not as dehydrated I will give it another shot. I'm actually working on a comparison post between the three infamous liquid foundations that Nars do which I didn't mention too much on here because this review is already long and detailed enough. I'm also working on the Fenty foundation which I really <i>really</i> like, as well as a couple of other foundations, they'll hopefully be a bit more positive than this one and it'll hopefully get me back into the swing of things as I did feel a bit all over the place with this review! As always I hope you found this helpful.<br />
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Thank you for taking out the time to read and for all your support.<br />
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<b><u>Quick Round-up</u></b><br />
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<b>Positives</b><br />
- Really lightweight<br />
- Good coverage<br />
- Natural matte finish<br />
- Ideal for those with smooth skin<br />
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<b>Negatives</b><br />
- Not long lasting<br />
- Fades and disappears off skin<br />
- Not great for dry/dehydrated skin or super oily skin<br />
- Can get cakey and highlight texture<br />
- Shade Stromboli isn't as olive/yellow as previous Stromboli's<br />
- Is most likely breaking me out<br />
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I can't tell you how ecstatically excited I am for Nars' newest foundation release, the Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation!!! So excited that I'm definitely 100% for sure buying a bottle as soon as it releases here in the UK! Nars holds a tremendously soft spot in my heart for being one of the only brands to produce the ever rare olive/yellow shade Stromboli, Stromboli is literally a Godsend and has been the only shade and foundation (ADLW- review <a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/nars-all-day-luminous-weightless.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>) that I've been wearing this whole year since the end of my Naked Skin Foundation (review <a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2015/12/updated-urban-decay-naked-skin.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>), Sheer Glow was the one that started it all off all those many many years ago (review <a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/review-nars-sheer-glow-foundation-in.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>). So you can imagine just how eager I am to slather this awesome newness all over my face!<br />
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Since I found out about the release, I've been keeping up to date with any news or articles that have come out on the net regarding the foundation and have also watched reviews of YouTubers who had luckily gotten their hands on pre-releases. After watching all the reviews (I may be wrong but) I have a feeling that this formula is going to be similar to the Giorgio Armani Power Fabric Foundation (review <a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2017/03/giorgio-armani-power-fabric-longwear.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>) and the YSL All Hours Foundation, well I hope it is because I really like these formulas and if there's going to be a Stromboli in that formula... well it'll make me an extremely happy bunny!<br />
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Nars have also released a number of new shades which I'm super pleased about as there's always space for more shades! Now that it's officially been released in the US, many bloggers have been sent PR packages of all the shades and some have very helpfully done swatches of the full shade range. I've been watching all the reviews that have been uploaded and have collected and compiled screenshots of the full shade range to observe them and see whether I'm still a Stromboli or possibly one of the newly released shades! I've also labelled the shades for some of the swatch pictures that didn't have the shade names written, to make it easier to identify them. After looking at all the shades it turns out that I'm still a Stromboli! It still (evidently you'll see) remains the yellowest of them all! Yippee!<br />
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I know there'll be many of you who will find the swatches as helpful as I have, so want to say a very big thank you to the bloggers who have swatched them all for us, it makes shade picking super easy especially for those like myself who don't live near a Nars counter! I've also put links next to the pictures of their respective owners and their youtube channel, every one of these reviewers have reviewed the foundation really well so I recommend watching the reviews for more detailed information on the foundation. Enjoy!<br />
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<br />Zahrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15888340067152290886noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3437927537177868660.post-63395558271905725922017-12-11T13:51:00.000+00:002017-12-11T13:51:19.810+00:00Some random swatches...Fenty 290, Too Faced BTW Golden Beige, Lancome 050, Nars ADLW StromboliJust some random swatches of foundations that I've tried recently, thought I'd put them up on the blog! Lightings been awful lately so they're not my best swatches but differences in the shades are still clear and visible. Hope this helps!<br />
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L-R : Lancome Teint Idole (reviewed <a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2017/02/lancome-teint-idole-ultra-24h.html" target="_blank">here</a>) in 050 Beige Ambre (not to be confused with 05 Beige Noisette, they're completely different), Nars ADLW Stromboli (reviewed <a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/nars-all-day-luminous-weightless.html" target="_blank">here</a>), Fenty Pro Filtr 290, Too Faced Born This Way (reviewed <a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/too-faced-born-this-way-foundation-in.html" target="_blank">here</a>) Golden Beige.<br />
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<br />Zahrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15888340067152290886noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3437927537177868660.post-39334864092530482712017-11-03T18:16:00.000+00:002017-11-11T08:03:34.745+00:00Skincare & Makeup Empties #5I always say that I'm going to put up empties post more often to save me from getting buried by a gazillion empty products, but it just doesn't happen. Oh well I guess I won't bother mention it anymore! Without any further delay here are the current empties..!<br />
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<b>Simple Micellar Cleansing Water </b><br />
My current favourite Micellar Water, unlike the Garnier Micellar Water (which I've reviewed quite a few times on the blog, run a search if you wanna read), it doesn't leave my skin feeling taut or dry nor does it leave a residue on my skin. This on the other hand leaves my skin feeling pretty normal, it just feels like water, it's really gentle. I wouldn't say this is super effective in removing make up as I find that there is always some make up left on my skin regardless of how much I use, I know this because my white flannels have shown traces of foundation even when I thought I removed it well. This doesn't bother me because I use micellar water to remove the bulk of my make up and always second cleanse, I'd say it removes 90% of my makeup (doesn't stop me from using it on nights when I can't be bothered to go to the sink though haha!). Currently approaching the end of my second bottle, love the big size and will always repurchase. They've come out with a Water Boost version which I'm really excited to try!<br />
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<b>Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gelee Milk Cleanser</b><br />
This new line from Neutrogena had me really intrigued which I'm sure every other dehydrated skinned person was as well. I used this on a dry makeup-ed face as I found it worked better at dissolving makeup this way and then used a wet flannel to take it off. I must admit, it did leave my skin feeling supple and not stripped at all which was quite pleasant, I've even used this as a morning cleanse. It's not the most effective at removing make up but it wasn't half bad either, I'm curious to try the other cleanser in this line. Has a very fresh and cool scent, would possibly re-purchase.<br />
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<b>Soap & Glory Peaches And Clean</b><br />
I bought this once before ages ago but gave it away as I wasn't keen on cream cleansers, fast forward to now my dehydrated skin prefers cream cleansers so I wanted to give it another try. It's okay, not the most effective in removing makeup and works better at the sink with a wet flannel. This also needs a bit of a residue skin and leaves me feeling like I've still got make up on my skin, which I'm not keen on at all. I've tried other cream cleansers and balms that work a lot more effortlessly so I won't repurchase.<br />
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<b>Bravura Purifying Calendula Toner</b><br />
This is one of the three exfoliating toners that Bravura carry and probably my favourite. At 13% I really like how fresh and clean this leaves my skin feeling, ready and prepped for product absorption. With a ph of 3.8 I like to use this toner to lower my skins ph in preparation for stronger acid treatments or masks. From all the acid toners I've tried this one's my favourite so will definitely repurchase.<br />
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<b>Bravura Revitalising Ginseng Toner</b><br />
Reviewed many times on my blog already (run a blog search for an in depth review) with an acid level of 5%, this is meant to be a dupe for the infamous Pixi Glow Tonic, I do like this and this is a repurchase but there is something about it that I'm not too keen on, even though this is a weaker AHA compared to the Calendula Toner, this feels stronger and a little harsher on my skin. I don't know why to be honest, it may just be the zingy scent but I prefer the feel of the Calendula Toner on my skin, hence why I may not repurchase this Ginseng one.<br />
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<b>Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser</b><br />
I received this dinky sample in an order once and was keen to try it as I heard this was a decent gentle cleanser. I've used it up and I'm not thoroughly impressed, it's a bit meh to be honest, I don't have sensitive skin but I do like to use gentle cleansers so as not to strip my already dehydrated skin and damage it further. This is only best used as a morning cleanse which wasn't too bad I suppose but I've used other cleansers that work better for me. Won't repurchase.<br />
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One of the two non acidic moisturisers that Bravura carry and my personal favourite, I love the stunning blue glass packaging and the forget-me-not blue tint of the cream. Best suited for oily to combination skin, this moisturiser works really well on my skin, I find it nice and lightweight yet moisturising enough, the moisture level is perfect in summer months but also works well with a few drops of oil if I need more moisture. Love that I know what most of the ingredients are, will most likely repurchase but have cheaper and more easily attainable moisturisers.</div>
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Cheap and cheerful at £6 this cream has a rich, emollient thick texture which I could only use in the dead of winter, I think this is best for really dry skin, but at the same time I've grown accustomed to sunscreen that are really lightweight and really absorbent which this isn't. I wish they had a dry touch version of this sensitive formula, it's nice but I do prefer the Dry Touch version. Won't repurchase.</div>
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Cheaper and more cheerful than the latter, I was super duper excited with this products launch, it has an amazing inci list, including a myriad of ingredients needed to support the skins moisture and hydration health, a mix of emollients, skin communicating cells and antioxidants all for a few quid. This has a thick primer like consistency, it's not very emollient or hydrating but works excellently as a last step to your skincare routine to seal it all in, I'd say this is perfect for oily to combination skin as it leaves no greasiness on the skin, but can work equally well for all skin types if you have a good regime for your skin type.</div>
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I love using facial oils and I would definitely include an oil of some sort in my list of dessert island products. Containing a mixture of various oils and emollients, this specific oil from Superdrug's premium skincare brand is targeted for those with elderly mature skin and has been a joy to use, reviewed <a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/my-current-skincare-routine-092016.html" target="_blank">here</a> previously, this oil is lovely and nourishing, the added shea butter in this concoction moisturises my skin really well and leaves it feeling plump and supple. At £18 a bottle it's not cheap, so would suggest grabbing it when they do a half price deal. Would probably repurchase but really want to try some other oil mixes.</div>
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<b>Crown Perfumes Classic Perfume Body Spray</b><br />
This was a random body spray that I got from an Islamic store and I ended up really liking it, it lasts really really long and doesn't disappear like your typical Impulse body sprays, I find it's as strong and long-lasting as a perfume so it's well worth the money and very economic, this particular scent was a very feminine powdery musky scent that you can't go wrong with, not too strong and heady but definitely lingers. I probably would repurchase and try out the other scents from their line.<br />
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<b>YSL Parisienne</b><br />
A very unique scent in my opinion, carrying notes of damascus rose, violet, peony, cranberry, patchouli, vetiver, musk and sandalwood. It's quite a floral fragrance, a doable rose fragrance in my opinion, but not overbearing at all, I don't like highly floral fragrances and this wasn't too much at all, if you don't overdo it, I'd say it's quite a pretty but sophisticated scent, good scent for the office or even the evening out, probably more suited for women over their 30's, though obviously scent has no age, wear whatever tickles your fancy! I do like this scent but I don't think it's special enough for me to want to repurchase.<br />
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I love Nina Ricci fragrances, they are truly such pretty scents and this one's no exception, it's soft, but fresh, delicate yet a bit fruity, a little sweet, with enough musk to mute down the sweetness, it almost smells like a pleasant home and a bit more, if you get what I mean. For me this is definitely a casual day time scent and more suited for a younger audience, carrying notes of citrus, candied apples, praline, vanilla, sweet peony, moonflower, apple tree, white cedar, and blame musky notes you can tell this is a sweet and girly scent but honestly it's so much more than that. Will definitely repurchase and look into their other fragrances.<br />
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<b>Boots Time Delay Radiance Booster</b><br />
Where do I begin with this one? I had owned this for a good while but never actually realised how brilliant it was and never gave it the chance really. Marketed as an intense hydration and glow booster, skincare/makeup hybrid, it's a lightweight peach coloured gel lotion consistency. I never got it to be honest, I never noticed the difference it made until I used it as a primer under my foundations. It seriously gave a new lease of life to my base products. I've used it under numerous bases, from tinted moisturisers to thick full coverage foundations and I got the same stellar results! It smoothens and perfects my skin without looking one bit unnatural. I really can't explain what it does, I feel with this one you have to see it in action to believe it. I used it under my Nars Tinted moisturiser once and the difference between wearing this underneath and without was beautiful, my skin just looked better, smoother, more healthy. It's not marketed as a pore filling or smoothing primer, but like I said, I've tried it under numerous bases and it simply makes the finish of them all look so much better. Please try it, it's usually on offer for £5, so it won't dent your wallet or anything! I have since repurchased!<br />
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<b>MAC Face & Body Foundation in C3</b><br />
I won't speak too much on this as I have a full review (<a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2015/12/mac-face-body-foundation-in-c3-review.html" target="_blank">here</a>) make sure you have a read as it's proper love/hate relationship. A lightweight emollient foundation which provides no more than a light/medium coverage. I think it's a lovely product but I don't think I will repurchase as the cons of this put me off too much, I do think you need to have fairly good skin to enjoy this (which I don't). Also the colour C3 has a brilliant olive undertone but is best suited to someone more on the light medium side of olive and not so much medium tan with hyper-pigmentation like myself.<br />
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<b>Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation in 4.0</b><br />
This was the foundation of 2016 for me! I looooved using this and can't believe I have actually emptied the bottle out, definite Holy Grail for sure! I also have not <a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/urban-decay-naked-skin-foundation-60.html" target="_blank">one</a> but <a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2015/12/updated-urban-decay-naked-skin.html" target="_blank">two</a> reviews of this so I won't go on too much here. A super lightweight foundation that provides medium to medium full coverage. The finish is super natural on the skin but beware if you have flakies as I've seen reviews where people haven't agreed with the soft demi matte finish on their skin. I probably will repurchase, though saying that I'd want to get one of those Cover FX Custom drops to deepen it a touch as even though this was a brilliant brilliant olive shade it was slightly on the light side, probably more so now as I'm sure I'm a bit more tan!<br />
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<b>Urban Decay Naked Skin Ultra Definition Loose Finishing Powder in Medium Light</b><br />
Oh I did love using this! An underrated gem imo, this lightly coloured loose powder finished and set my makeup beautifully, I think it's got a lot of silicone in it because it leaves my skin looking super smooth and proper airbrushed. A little goes a long way, you seriously don't need to use a lot as it does it's job perfectly with just a light dusting, too much and it can catch on dry skin or texture, trust me I'm fussy with my powders and I've used up this whole pot! It controlled my oils long enough and kept my makeup in place, when used correctly it worked really well with my fussy combination dehydrated skin. They've recently come out with a colourless power called the Velvetiser which from reading the description sounds right up my alley!<br />
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<b>MeMeMe Beat The Blues Liquid Highlighters</b><br />
I have had these for so long now, way before the highlighter trend actually! I loved mixing these in with my foundations and it always gave my skin a lovely glow. I had the gold one and the pink one and enjoyed both but preferred the gold one for obvious reasons. I stopped using these and went for more matte looking skin for some reason so these got forgotten and pushed to the back of the draw. They have dried up and need to be binned now, they were decent liquid highlighters but there has since been newer releases which I'd probably go for now instead.<br />
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<b>Tarteist Lash Paint Mascara</b><br />
This came in a bonus mini pack I got some time ago, I think it was old because it was rather dry and flaked off my lashes once it dried. Otherwise I think it was okay, the formula was thick and matte and not too wet, it separated the lashes well and left my lashes really black. I couldn't say if the actual formula is like this as I've not tried a full size. Also it has quite a prickly plastic brush so if you ever have an itch on your waterline, this'll sure get rid of it haha! I don't really buy high end mascaras unless I've used and enjoyed a mini, so probably won't repurchase.<br />
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<b>Benefit They're Real Push Up Liner</b><br />
This was a brilliant idea but such a disappointment unfortunately, it's a gel liner in a plastic mechanical twist up pen. It has a rubber angled tip which you'd think help in achieving a smooth flexible line but it was all just a disaster. This was my sisters but she gave up trying to use it and gave it to me and I'm now binning it because I've given up too. Don't get me wrong, the formula is brilliant, it's super black, pigmented and seriously doesn't budge but the applicator is kinda messy, finicky and you don't get a crisp neat line and getting a thin line is near impossible. Also I think the gel dries up really quickly so we'd just get really messy bumpy lines that skipped and jumped on the thin eye lid skin. Sorry but no.<br />
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<b>No7 Fanomenal Lashes Mascara</b><br />
Actually a hand me down, this had an interesting plastic wand and a pretty decent formula, it separated and fanned out my lashes really nicely, perfect for everyday definition. It's a good everyday mascara, nothing special but I think No7 products are way too overpriced so will not repurchase.<br />
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<b>Avon Brow Definer in Dark Brown</b><br />
I thought this was an eyeliner but realised weeks after that it was in fact a brow definer. I used this as an eyeliner and it done me okay, probably won't repurchase as it's number 1, not meant for lining your eyes and number 2, not a modern long lasting waterproof formula.<br />
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There you go guys, we have finally reached the end of this empties post, I hope this was useful or helpful in anyway. Also I need to apologise for my disappearance and inactivity on the blogosphere, this specific post has taken me a few months to complete believe it or not and I've actually already accumulated more empties in this time (insert covering face emoji). I haven't been my self lately and have lost a little interest in blogging and beauty products, there have been many a times where I have actually dedicated some time and sat down to blog or even post on instagram but it never went any further. Once again I'm sorry and I do hope that I find the interest and zeal to get back into it again. Thank you for all your support and words of encouragement, it's always always appreciated.<br />
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I'll be perfectly honest and say that my hair is probably the least cared for when it comes to my beauty grooming and treatments. Luckily, I have been blessed with fairly healthy, straight and silky hair and it doesn't need much if any attention at all. I do feel a little guilty sometimes though and let it soak overnight with some Argan Oil or Almond Oil once in a blue moon, but all I really do on a regular basis is wash it every three days, let it air dry and keep it in a bun until I have to wash it again. I also trim and dye my hair 3-4 times a year and use a at home box dye. The only issues I can claim to have is greasy roots and some hair loss which is probably hormonal and stress related other than that Alhumdulillah my hair is pretty healthy and hassle free.</div>
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Around 2 months ago when it was time for me to colour my hair again, instead of using my usual hair dye; (the Soft Sheen Carson Dark & Lovely in either Brown Sugar or Brown Cinnamon), I decided to change it up a little and tried a different brand of hair dye and used the Schwarzkopf LIVE Intense Colour + Lift in Vibrant Espresso. The colour was a lovely change and the tones made my hair look extra vibrant and shiny but it left my hair feeling awfully dry and brittle which I've never had to deal with with my Dark & Lovely hair dyes. It was very worrisome as I thought I had badly damaged my hair since I've never experienced such dryness or weakness in my hair before (it was probably my own doing as I left the dye a lot longer than what was specified -rebel me!). </div>
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<i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Rematural Organic Beauty is an independent company, specialising in creating natural, pure and effective botanical products specifically designed for hair and skin care. Comprised of certified organic ingredients sourced from sustainable suppliers from around the world, these extraordinary products embody the true power of nature in its purest form.</span></i></div>
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I was sent three products to try, the <b>Hair Treatment Oil</b> for Strength and Growth, the <b>Hair Elixir Nourishing Dry Oil</b> and the <b>Hair Butter</b> for Ultimate Moisture. Before I commence my review can I just mention how absolutely STUNNING the packaging is for all of the products, they have most certainly brightened up my vanity and I'm always mesmerised when I see them.</div>
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<i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b>Inspired by exotic oils used in ancient beauty rituals, a luxurious hair treatment oil that will revive your hair to its virgin divine state.</b></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b>This potent botanical blend of 13 superior oils have been carefully formulated using the purest and finest ingredients, combining a variety of nourishing and strengthening organic and pure oils to address hair issues, from root to tip.</b></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b>The hair treatment oil is a nutritive and effective formula purely devoted to making your hair softer and revived with a ravishing shine, whilst working on follicles at a cellular level to increase hair cell activity, reconstruct, protect and hydrate for an ultimate hair growth.</b></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b>This charming blend, potent in anti-oxidants, vitamins and Omegas 3,6,7,9 beholds Sea Buckthorn Berry Oil and Camellia Oil to rejuvenate and strengthen, whilst enriched Meadowfoam Oil and Moringa Oil release their nourishing vitamins and Oleic acid to penetrate deep into the hair shaft for a luscious gleam.</b></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b>Leaving unique Neem oil and wealthy Indian Gooseberry Oil to target scalp and follicle health, along with Rosemary, Henna and Cedarwood for a growth boost.</b></span></i></div>
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Housed in a glass black bottle with a gorgeous contrast of colourful flowers, the <b>Hair Treatment Oil</b> is a thick, rich amber coloured liquid and is dispensed via a pipette. When opening you'll first notice the distinctive earthy, herbally smell which I think is the mixture of Neem Oil and some others, I'm not really keen on the smell to be honest but since it's a treatment oil meant to be used before washing the hair I'm happy to use it and it's the benefits we're after so it's all good. You have the option of leaving it in the hair for 2-3 hours or overnight, I've been using this twice a week and prefer to leave it in overnight for optimum absorbency and efficacy.</div>
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The first time I used this I made sure to apply it to my whole scalp as well as coat every strand of hair, but I think this was way too much for me (I have a lot of hair) as even after washing with shampoo twice I couldn't get rid of the distinctive smell, the smell was also on my pillowcase even though I used a towel over it. What I do now is apply it to my scalp only and massage it in with my fingers and then lightly go through the length of my hair with whatever's left on my fingers. After using it only the once, it significantly reduced the dryness my hair was experiencing because of the Schwarpzkopf hair dye. Now after almost 2 months of regular use my hair has practically gone back to it's usual healthy, silky condition.</div>
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Also just last week I was brushing my hair and realised that my hair could do with a trim which really surprised me as I had only trimmed my hair in mid-May when I coloured my hair (I usually trim my hair before colouring). My sister had also noticed how quickly my roots had grown since I coloured it, which is crazy because my hair grows pretty fast on it's own anyway (around 1/2 an inch a month). I'm pretty sure it's grown 2 inches since my last trim and it's only been a month and a half. I think this'll be brilliant for anyone wanting to replenish their hairs' health and improve sluggish hair growth.</div>
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<b><a href="https://www.rematural.com/collections/treat-and-moisture/products/hair-elixir" target="_blank">Hair Elixir Nourishing Dry Oil 50ml £25.00</a></b></div>
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Probably my favourite and most used product from the set, the <b>Hair Elixir</b> comes in a bright yellow glass bottle with the same beautiful floral pattern and a pipette dispenser. Including a blend of Organic Argan, Virgin Marula, Kalahari and Moringa Oil and some essential oils it smells a lot nicer than the Hair Treatment Oil, which is to be expected as this is a leave on treatment not meant for washing out, it has a pleasant fresh, citrusy zingy scent. It's also a lot lighter in texture and consistency than the Treatment Oil which I find most agreeable with my hair.<br />
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I mainly use this after washing my hair when it's 80% dry to ease combing and to add some extra conditioning and softness to my lengths. Even though this is a dry oil I apply only 1 drop as my hair strands are quite fine and become saturated with oil easily, I put a drop in my palm and rub both hands together to spread the oil on my hands and then run it through the lengths of my hair. I've used 2 drops before and it's a bit much for my hair. I also use this for detangling my hair and use as much as needed to loosen the knots. I also really enjoy using this on my cuticles and hands when they are feeling dry, the oil relieves the dryness instantly and absorbs wonderfully.<br />
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Considering how often I use this I've got tons and tons of product left still, a little bit goes such a long way so this product is going to last ages! Alongside the Treatment Oil I feel like both products have helped with restoring my hair to its usual health, the Hair Treatment Oil has helped with growth and the Hair Elixir has softened my hair and made it stronger.</div>
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I was really excited to try this one as the name <b>Hair Butter</b> just sounds intensely rich and moisturising and the product is exactly that consisting of Avocado Butter, Brazilian Butter, Virgin Coconut, Mafura Butter and a myriad of other ingredients! It comes in a lovely black plastic jar with a helpful separate internal cover to prevent leakages. The texture and colour is that of ghee (clarified butter), it's a pale yellow, solid buttery emulsion which melts with body temperature. When I received the products my tub was solid but because of the heatwave we had here in the last few weeks it has melted into an oil (just like ghee). This has a sweet lemon sherbet fragrance and is really refreshing and pleasant to use.<br />
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I've used this a few times and find it a little too rich for my hair, I find I need to use this very very sparingly or else it weighs down my hair or I just use it as an overnight treatment. In fact my other half has nabbed this off me, he has wavy hair that is prone to frizziness and enjoys using hair butters and creams to help tame his unruly hair. So technically this is his review haha, he's been using the Hair Butter for the past few weeks now and said that it definitely controls the frizz and leaves his hair feeling very soft, he also uses it on his beard hair and it helps to soften it somewhat and keep it in place. This tub was filled to the brim so you can see how much he's used!<br />
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What I've noticed from both of our experiences is that his hair being a little more drier seems to handle oils and creams better, he is able to use a lot more product than I can and it absorbs a lot better than mine and doesn't get weighed down as quickly, whereas my hair gets greasy and saturated with product really quickly and turns into a clump of oily hair. From this comparison the Hair Butter is definitely suited for those with dry and frizzy hair, if you have thick, coarse and dry hair I think you will love this, it's intensely moisturising!<br />
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These products have been an absolute treat for my hair and have thankfully nursed my hair back into it's normal state, it's most certainly made me want to pamper my hair a lot more now. Thank you to Reem for sending these gems my way, I definitely recommend them if you're looking for some <b>quality</b> products to treat your tresses and I think these would also make fabulous gifts with the beautiful packaging.<br />
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Zahrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15888340067152290886noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3437927537177868660.post-38918372833848909802017-06-15T19:09:00.001+01:002017-06-15T19:09:57.424+01:00MAC Next To Nothing Face Colour : Medium Plus, Medium Dark, Medium Deep ReviewHello all! I actually don't know how to start this review, it's been so long since I've blogged I'm feeling a little out of sorts. So MAC had launched the <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13847/47402/products/makeup/face/foundation/next-to-nothing-face-colour#/shade/Medium" target="_blank">Next To Nothing Face Colour</a> (let's call it NTN for this review) a little while ago and after reading the specs I really wanted to try it. Lightweight, sheer, skin perfecting, skin smoothing and a barely there finish! What's not to like? I've tested it out and played about with it, here are my thoughts...<br />
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An ultra balmy fluid infused with nourishing ingredients and opalescent microspheres for a youthful glow that looks lit from within. This sheer tinted cream can be used under or over foundation, or to bring a translucent luminosity to skin. The cushiony, smoothing texture glides over skin, diminishing the look of imperfections and fine lines, while moisturizing and protecting skin. Skin looks immediately retouched!</div>
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• May be used under or over foundation, or worn alone on skin.</div>
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I managed to get a few samples in the shades <b>Medium Plus</b>, <b>Medium Dark</b> and <b>Medium Deep</b> and have tested them all. I was <i>really</i> hoping MAC would make these wearable shades for me but part of me just knew that the shades wouldn't be olive or yellow enough. I was right, unfortunately even though these are sheer tints none of these shades work for me, the undertones are so warm and peachy and make my complexion look orange, even the medium plus surprisingly. It really doesn't work for me but I don't understand who it would work for because it gives my skin a <i>strange</i> orange tint. It's a pity because I really like the product and concept itself. I haven't noticed any major oxidising as it is a sheer product but I feel it deepens a little more orange. Even when I've tried it on top of another base, it alters the shade a bit and I really don't need that, it's hard enough finding base shades that work for me so I don't need to make it more difficult.<br />
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I've taken pictures of swatches alongside my most yellowest foundation <a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/nars-all-day-luminous-weightless.html" target="_blank">Nars ADLW Stromboli</a> in various lighting so you can get a better view and understanding of the shades. In the swatches you can see how dewy and glossy the formula is.<br />
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This has an interesting uber smooth gel texture, it's <i>really</i> light, it's balmy and has a whipped elasticy consistency. The texture is almost a mix of primer, lotion and oil. I would say this texture and formula is best for those with dry dehydrated skin, it's emollient, hydrating and comforting and gives the skin a plump and hydrated feel. I reckon if you have oily skin this will be too emollient for you and will most probably make you feel and look greasy. Again this has used similar technology as the <a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/charlotte-tilbury-magic-foundation-in.html" target="_blank">Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation</a>, the <a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/urban-decay-one-done-hybrid-complexion.html" target="_blank">Urban Decay One & Done</a>, the <a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2017/01/estee-lauder-double-wear-nude-cushion.html" target="_blank">Estee Lauder Double Wear Nude</a> and the <a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2017/02/clinique-beyond-perfecting-foundation.html" target="_blank">Clinique Beyond Perfecting</a> foundation. This formula seems to be getting more and more common, perhaps because it's so skin perfecting and lightweight but keeping the finish so skin like and natural. Compared to the others this offers the most lightest of coverage and is the most emollient and hydrating.<br />
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I've used both a brush and a sponge to apply and don't mind either. The sponge I find is not only faster to blend but it gives a smoother poreless finish but does absorb product and sheer it out a little which isn't ideal because this product is quite sheer already, I tend to use a sponge when I want to apply the NTN all over my face and am not too worried about over consumption of product. I like to use a brush when I want to apply a tiny amount for proper no makeup / invisible looking makeup and want to use the NTN sparingly and strategically because the brush doesn't absorb as much product as a sponge, both work fine it just depends how you want to use it. If you want to use it on its own then I suggest you use either a brush or a sponge but if you want to use it over foundation like MAC have suggested then I recommend a sponge as it doesn't disrupt the makeup underneath and gives a smoother finish than a brush.<br />
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<b>Finish & Feel</b><br />
On bare skin the NTN <b>feels</b> lightweight and hydrating like a light emollient moisturiser. It's a little bit tacky but does set and dry a little after a while. It does have an emollience to it which is why I think this'll be more suited to a drier skin type. But this emollience is more detectable when you use this atop of another product. I've used this on top of my Nars ADLW Foundation and it makes it feel obvious that I have something on my skin when the Nars ADLW is quite lightweight, it's the emollience that gives it away. Which is why I wouldn't want to use it as a base top coat, it's lovely and lightweight on it's own.<br />
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With regards to <b>finish</b> this has a smoothing, dewy, poreless, plump, glowy finish on the skin. I love this aspect to it hence why I'm a little annoyed about the shade issues, I love me a glowy skin smoothing base. On it's own it emits a nice amount of dew to the skin and I'd only powder strategically. On top of a matte foundation it does add some luminosity and glow but I'd only want to apply it to the parts of my face where I want to look glowy and not everywhere. I think this would actually make for a nice tinted moisturiser or to use in place of your moisturiser, it's definitely hydrating enough.<br />
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<b>Coverage & Build-ability</b><br />
The NTN offers light barely there <b>coverage</b> to the skin, it's like a proper skin tint. It's called Next To Nothing and correctly so, it can get away with being completely undetectable on the skin so if you like that kind of product I think you will really like this. It simply perfects the skin, takes down redness and evens it out ever so slightly whilst emitting a glow. I reckon if you have fabulous skin with not much to cover and you're a little on the drier side, this'll be your best friend. Anyone with problem skin looking for coverage will find no use for it unless you wanted to use it as a primer or wouldn't mind layering it as a dewy top coat.<br />
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I find <b>building</b> the NTN increases the coverage a teensy but it does increase the dew too and you can end up looking a bit greasy if you over do it. I would say be careful of applying this over a foundation because I found it disrupted my makeup underneath and made me look a little cakey and patchy. For a product that is so undetectable and skin perfecting it really isn't worth it for me, I personally think one layer of this on the skin is the best way to get the most of this product. I would also use this as a hydrating primer, it's perfect for those that need a little extra hydration and smoothing under their bases.<br />
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<b>Longevity</b><br />
In terms of longevity I find the NTN does have a setting factor where it sort of settles itself on to the skin, but I think you can't really judge this product for longevity as it's such a sheer barely there product if you get what I mean. I would set the 'dew' with a light dusting of powder and that too strategically on the face just to keep the natural luminosity of the product. I think if you have oily skin this'll just melt off your skin after a while though perhaps if you were to set it with a powder then it'll obviously last longer. Equally if you don't have oily skin I would recommend using a powder like perhaps the powder that they released with it just to keep the synchronicity of the products in that line.<br />
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<b>Overall Thoughts</b><br />
I love the concept and the formula, it's perfect for the days when you want to apply something light and barely visible to perfect the skin a little. MAC have described it exactly how it performs. People with dry skin or looking for some glow will really appreciate this formula. I do wish they had a yellow shade to offer, I actually wouldn't mind an uncoloured version either as the smooth, plump and glowy finish is lovely on it's own, hence why I like it as a primer! I personally don't see the benefit of using this on top of another product because it doesn't really work for me but I suppose if you have a matte base that you like and wanted to add some radiance and glow then this would be the product, that's if you don't mind layering, I would just buy a foundation that does all of that in one to be honest instead of layering. I think this is a nice addition to MAC's lineup of base products, it's the better version of <a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2015/12/mac-face-body-foundation-in-c3-review.html" target="_blank">Face & Body</a> for me as I much prefer the NTN's finish, it's just a pity that the shades don't work for me. That's it folks that's all I have to say about the Next To Nothing, as always I hope you found this review helpful.<br />
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- Exactly as MAC have described it to be<br />
- Hydrating<br />
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- Very natural<br />
- Best for drier skins<br />
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- Colours are too warm and orange<br />
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- Not super long lasting (but not really meant to be..?)<br />
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Right at the beginning of the launch Giorgio Armani were offering 2 shade samples of their latest foundation release, the Power Fabric Longwear High Coverage Foundation Spf 25. I was hoping to get shade 6 and 6.5 but they had already gone and the next best options for me were shades 7.5 and 8. I've tested the foundation a good few times and am ready to share my thoughts.</div>
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<i>POWER FABRIC combines full coverage with an ultra-light formula. Upon application, the texture melts into the skin, effectively blurring imperfections with an incredibly lightweight matte veil that feels like you're not wearing make-up at all. With a SPF 25 filter, power fabric offers effective daily UVA and UVB protection up to the promise of broad-spectrum SPF protection.</i></div>
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The shades 7.5 (Tan Golden) and 8 (Tan Warm) are too neutral pink for my skin, I can just about get away with shade 7.5 but not shade 8, but neither are ideal. I've seen swatch comparisons of the Power Fabric in shade 6 (Medium Warm) next to the Luminous Silk Foundation in shade 6 (Golden Beige) (review <a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/giorgio-armani-luminous-silk-foundation.html" target="_blank">here</a>), which if you remember was a perfect match for me and they are quite different, Power Fabric shade 6 looks a lot more neutral warm. I'm curious as to how it looks on me compared to shade 7.5 but other than that I am disappointed that the shades don't run similar to the Luminous Silk range as the shade 6 in Luminous Silk was an impeccable match for my olive skin tone. 7.5 is actually the only shade in the medium range described as golden so I'm wondering if it's the only shade that'll work for me. <a href="http://www.beautyprofessor.net/2017/01/first-look-giorgio-armani-power-fabric.html" target="_blank">Here's</a> the link to the really helpful swatch post by the Beauty Professor. </div>
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With regards to oxidisation, I haven't noticed any major oxidising to be honest, I mean the undertone and shade are already a little off so it's hard for me to notice any further changes, but I don't think there is a lot of change. I've done some swatches 5 minutes apart and it deepens a touch but it's not a lot.<br />
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The texture of the Power Fabric is a normal liquid foundation consistency, not too thick and not too runny. In comparison to the Luminous Silk it's a little more thicker but still fairly lightweight. This formula blends really effortlessly into the skin. I've used both brushes and sponges and have noticed the finish is a lot nicer with a sponge and surprisingly there isn't a lot of product absorption. Usually I like using a brush for thin-ish formulas but the finish is a lot smoother and flawless with a sponge. I would agree that this formula is best for combination skin types, it's not at all drying nor is it highly emollient, it's a very easy formula to work with, but I suggest anyone with oily skin use a mattifying primer as I don't agree that this is a very matte formula and I would also suggest that you start off with a flake free base as this can sit around dry patches, I would also say that this is an easily adaptable formula so you can tweak the finish with the appropriate skin prep etc. I've been using my Boots Time Delay Radiance Booster (mentioned <a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/skincare-and-makeup-empties-4.html" target="_blank">here</a>) and love how this foundation sits on my skin when using this as a primer, it blends smoother and looks smoother too.</div>
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N.B. This foundation kinda smells faintly like washing up liquid, kinda fresh and clean but it's not overpowering at all.</div>
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Giorgio Armani describe this as a matte foundation, which I kinda disagree with, it's more of a natural satin-matte finish or a matte finish with a glow, it's not dewy but the skin does bounce light off the face in areas. I actually adore the finish to this foundation, perhaps more than the Luminous Silk, it's quite radiant but not at all in a greasy way and it doesn't highlight all the texture on the skin the way Luminous Silk can do all whilst looking quite natural. It gives the skin a nice smooth and soft appearance, it fills the pores just enough and doesn't exaggerate texture too bad, though saying that my skins texture has improved a lot in the past couple of months (alhamdulillah). I would say you can easily achieve a undetectable finish with this foundation as it definitely has a second skin like finish.</div>
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This formula is very lightweight, it doesn't feel or look heavy whatsoever, it sinks in wonderfully into the skin and becomes one with it. It doesn't feel overly emollient or drying, it's a very very comfortable formula, even more comfortable than the Lancome Teint Idole Ultra (review <a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2017/02/lancome-teint-idole-ultra-24h.html" target="_blank">here</a>) and even more natural looking too. If you have oily skin I highly recommend you use a mattifying primer and set well as your oils may make the foundation feel heavier after a while but on myself (combination dehydrated skin) this sits and wears really comfortably and I can barely feel it on my skin. I would say this is quite hydrating too as even by the end of the day my skin doesn't feel dry nor does it look parched.</div>
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<b><u>Coverage & Build-ability</u></b></div>
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The Power Fabric in my opinion offers medium to medium full coverage, not quite a full full coverage. Using little product you can achieve a decent amount of coverage so you know a little goes long way. I personally don't have a lot of marks or anything on my face to cover, just some typical Indian girl hyper pigmentation around my mouth and some darkness under the eyes, I use a 5p dot on my forehead, a 5p dot on each cheek and the nose and 4x5p dots around a colour corrected mouth and I get decent amount of coverage, you can still vaguely see a couple of faint PIH on my cheeks peeking through so I've dabbed a little more foundation on and it's covered them well. It builds really well and doesn't cake up at all, it remains smooth and seamless. I've also tried building up coverage on my dark circles but it still doesn't quite cover them, so you'll probably need some concealer as well. I also use some concealer around my mouth for a little extra coverage there as it's my main problem area. </div>
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I actually adore the way this wears on my skin, it looks better and smoother as the hours go by. It doesn't separate or disintegrate on myself and it remains looking pretty and natural. It still looks like the way it does when I first apply it, it really does move with the skin. I have quite prominent laugh lines and foundation can sink into them quite easily but I've noticed this foundation doesn't do that too much if at all, I've even had long naps with it on and have noticed very little wearing away, I've tested this with and without setting with powder and I'm quite impressed, without powder it does last a decent amount of time and I don't get hideously oily considering how radiant this is but it does and can transfer quite easily, if I needed this to last and stay in place I would definitely set with a light dusting of powder as I wouldn't want to compromise the pretty radiant finish too much. Definitely set with well if you have oily skin as I can imagine how oily the radiant finish will leave you after a few hours.</div>
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<b><u>Overall Thoughts</u></b></div>
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I've actually come to adore this formula very much, it's a pity that they don't have a lovely olive golden shade for me as I think I like it more than the Luminous Silk Foundation. I would even say it's the updated better version of Luminous Silk, it offers more coverage, it's just as lightweight, it wears better and longer. Power Fabric is just slightly more matte, so Luminous Silk is better for those with slightly drier skin. The Power Fabric is such a comfortable and easy formula to use and you get such decent amount of coverage with such little product, I adore how this looks, feels and wears on me and really appreciate the thought and technology that has been put into this formula, you can really tell a difference with how foundation technology is advancing as time progresses. I want to get my hands on shades 6 and 6.5 to see if they're better matches for me compared to 7.5. Other than that apart from the premium price (£40) I don't have any other qualms with this foundation, it's probably my favourite matte foundation formula as of yet, it's been an absolute pleasure to sample and I'm happy the formula's worked really well for me.</div>
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- Very Lightweight</div>
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- Little goes a long way</div>
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- Medium - Medium Full Coverage</div>
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- Very comfortable on the skin</div>
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- Best for combination skin types</div>
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- Pretty smooth and soft finish on the skin</div>
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- Natural looking and second skin like</div>
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- Wears well on my skin</div>
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- Not drying</div>
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- Natural Satin - Matte finish</div>
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- Not ideal for very oily skin - will need good skin prep</div>
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- Can sit around dry patches</div>
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- Shade range isn't olive / yellow enough</div>
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- On the pricier premium range</div>
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- Not as full coverage as described</div>
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<br />Zahrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15888340067152290886noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3437927537177868660.post-62446866655134281292017-02-14T14:29:00.000+00:002017-11-11T08:15:40.270+00:00Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation and Concealer 08 Golden Neutral Review<div style="text-align: justify;">
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I found a sachet sample of the Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation in a magazine a while back when they had newly released. It was in the shade 09 Neutral and I managed to get myself a decent few uses by squeezing the contents into an empty pot (proper efficient me!). I noticed Clinique were handing a lot of shade 09's out in various places, they're still available to this day on eBay actually, in the hundreds! I suppose they thought it'd be a good in-between shade for dispersion to the public! I've tested this formula out a good few times and well... I think I'm in love!</div>
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<b><u>What Clinique Say :</u></b></div>
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<i>A foundation-and-concealer in one for a natural, beyond perfected look that lasts all day. Lightweight, moisturizing makeup covers thoroughly without clogging pores. Skin breathes comfortably, colour stays true, even through sweat and humidity. Due to the rich pigment level that enhances this flawless coverage makeup, shades may appear deeper when first applied. Leave the foundation to settle just for a few minutes, this will allow the high pigment in the formula to adapt to your skin tone which is why you get such a flawless perfected finish. Suitable for ALL skin types.</i></div>
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<i>- Using the large backside of the wand, sweep foundation across your forehead, cheeks, and chin. Then use the angled tip of the applicator – that has a slight dip in it to hold more product – to cover down the bridge of the nose and across the jawline. Blend well with fingers.</i></div>
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<i>- Finish by using the pointy tip to spot conceal any trouble areas – under the eyes, around the outside of the nose, on top of blemishes. Pat and blend well with fingers.</i></div>
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<i>- Moisturising</i></div>
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<i>- Works for all skin types</i></div>
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<i>- One dip of the wand gives you a full-face application. Spot-conceals, too.</i></div>
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<i>- Slow-dry formula makes blending easy.</i></div>
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<i>- Dual-sphere particles absorb oil and add hydration.</i></div>
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<i>- 12 hours of full-coverage wear from a flexible formula that moves with skin.</i></div>
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<i>- 20 shades available</i></div>
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<i>- Oil Free</i></div>
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<i>- Fragrance Free</i></div>
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<i>- Ophthalmologist Tested</i></div>
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The Beyond Perfecting Foundation comes in a <b>see through</b>, <b>weighty cylindrical glass bottle</b> and the applicator is a <b>mahoosive doe foot</b>. I personally really like the applicator, I find it's a cool and convenient way to apply the foundation directly to my face as it keeps the hands or fingers from getting dirty. Though I have heard complaints from some who (most likely are germaphobes or have very acne-prone skin) aren't too fond of this type of dispensing as they find the re-dipping unsanitary, it's understandable but there are so many cosmetics out there with similar types of packaging and dispensing, like your typical concealer and concealer wand right? Same thing ain't it? Anyway, I like it!</div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">I first tried the sample shade which was </span><b style="text-align: justify;">09 Neutral</b><span style="text-align: justify;"> just to get a feel of the formula and well it was </span><b style="text-align: justify;">very pink</b><span style="text-align: justify;"> and </span><b style="text-align: justify;">neutral</b><span style="text-align: justify;"> as you'd imagine. Though in all the times that I trialled this sample, it always somehow never looked bad and that's saying A LOT coming from me. I never display my face if my base is looking off in tone, I wasn't my usual olive yellow self but it actually looked good! Don't get me wrong, the whole time I had the foundation on I made sure my hijab was on (securely) since the face to neck difference was immensely obvious </span><i style="text-align: justify;">but...</i><span style="text-align: justify;"> it looked alright, it was </span><i style="text-align: justify;">strange</i><span style="text-align: justify;">. Which took me back to Clinique's claims about the pigments settling and adapting to the skin tone, this seemed to be quite accurate. I'm not one to sport neutral base so the fact that this shade worked surprisingly well for me only made me really excited to get a bottle closer to my shade!</span></div>
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The shade <b>08 Golden Neutral</b> is exactly as it says, it's a golden neutral shade, a smidge more pink and neutral than <a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/review-nars-sheer-glow-foundation-in.html" target="_blank">Nars Sheer Glow in Stromboli</a> but it's the fact that it's a lot more yellow than Neutral that makes it so much more wearable for me, I don't love it and a part of me really wishes it had more golden olive tones in it but I actually love the finish way too much to care enough, it's a good enough match! I've heard majority of the shades in this range are pink which is typical of Clinique's bases, so I don't think there are many options for those who have yellow undertones outside of the NC37-42 range as I've seen a lot of people on YouTube in this range wear Golden Neutral that just about get away with it and even they mention that the shade range could do with some expanding. Also I noticed the shades don't actually go dark or light in chronological order, they seem to jump up and down throughout the 20 shades so it's best you go to the store and test it.<br />
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Another plus point is that it doesn't <b>oxidise</b>, it stays true to its' original tones which is another claim in Clinique's description. Being rather pink toned already shade 09 Neutral could've looked worse on my oxidisation prone skin but it didn't, I kept glancing at my face every now and again to check if it was starting to look inappropriate but it was still completely in the safe zone. I highly believe it was mostly the finish and coverage that made it look so amazingly and surprisingly great, not only the tone adapting pigments, because if it looked the slightest bit cakey or drying it would be a whole other story, but obviously more on the finish later...! It also doesn't make the hyper pigmentation around my mouth look atrocious, but I do use a couple of swipes of <a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/nars-radiant-creamy-concealer-in-ginger.html" target="_blank">Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer</a> in Caramel to help bring some warmth back to that area.<br />
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The texture of the Beyond Perfecting Foundation is <b>thick</b>, <b>creamy</b> and <b>dense</b>, almost <b>whipped</b> <b>gel</b> like too. It doesn't really drip or budge from its' place, very much like the <a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2017/01/milani-conceal-perfect-2-in-1_13.html" target="_blank">Milani Conceal & Perfect</a>, which I heard is meant to be a dupe. I've used both brushes and sponges to apply it, I use my favourite <a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2016/07/products-i-been-loving-recently.html" target="_blank">H&M BB Cream Brush</a> and do a pat pat, swipe motion like usual and it <b>blends in really well</b> and <b>smooth</b>, it doesn't leave streaks or get cakey. The smooth angled flat top and density of this brush works well with the denseness of the creamy liquid and I get optimum coverage. It's pretty much the same with a sponge, just a little sheerer as the sponge does absorb some product, so I do end up using a bit more, though the sponge does give a smoother finish. What I do sometimes is blend most of it with a brush and then go over really lightly with a sponge to smoothen it out a little more. Clinique recommend using your fingers, I haven't tried this nor would I do this as I'd prefer not to get my hands dirty.</div>
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I feel this formula would work for <b>combination</b> to <b>normal</b> to <b>slightly dry</b> skin types as it's quite <b>creamy</b> and <b>moisturising</b>, they do mention that it's for all skin types but I suggest if you're oily then use a mattifying primer and powder well as this formula may be too emollient and radiant for you. If you have dry skin you may find this too thick a formula and it may sit on and exaggerate any dry skin and texture.</div>
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This texture works very very well for my skin surprisingly even though I usually prefer my lighter consistencies. Like the <a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/urban-decay-one-done-hybrid-complexion.html" target="_blank">Urban Decay One & Done</a>, the <a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/charlotte-tilbury-magic-foundation-in.html" target="_blank">Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation</a> and the <a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2017/01/estee-lauder-double-wear-nude-cushion.html" target="_blank">Estee Lauder Double Wear Nude</a> this has a thick creamy whipped texture that coats my skin with a definite layer of product and smoothens it out, the same technology has been used between all of these formula's but this one is definitely my favourite.</div>
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The finish is what totally blew me away! I don't think the shade 09 Neutral would've worked if this finish or formula was any different to what it is. The Beyond Perfecting foundation gives my skin a <b>luminous</b>, deliciously <b>youthful</b>, <b>plump</b> and <b>poreless</b> finish. It's a <b>glowy</b>, <b>satin</b> finish, not at all greasy, but not quite matte either, the light simply reflects off my skin in all the right places. It honestly looks so creamy and luscious on my skin it's as if I drink over 2 litres of water daily, as if I eat well and balanced every single day, as if I exercise regularly and as if my bodies natural Hyaluronic Acid reservoirs haven't started declining yet, nor that I'm a day over 20! It's AH-mazing!</div>
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This is the finish I get on my dehydrated combination skin. Though my skin has been behaving well lately and alhamdulillah (all praises to God) is in a much better condition than usual, so I'm not too dehydrated and my texture isn't too bad, I find this formula smoothens my skin and fills in my pores really well, better than most that I've tried so far. My skin type has both the capability of looking utterly parched or stinkingly greasy and being a dewy skin admirer it's difficult to find a formula that has the right balance which lets me achieve that pretty polished glow that I've always yearned for, without it highlighting every single bump on my skin or looking unflatteringly shiny. I always say bumpy shiny skin is unattractive but I may have just found the perfect formula for me.</div>
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I wouldn't say this formula is the most <b>undetectable</b> in finish, it is a <b>thick</b> formula and it's kinda <b>obvious</b> that you have makeup on, but I'd still classify it as a natural finish because of how incredibly smooth and <b>seamless</b> it looks. I know you all know that I like my natural second skin like bases but this formula looks flawless on me without it looking a bit thick or cakey and that's my selling point. I don't mind looking like I have makeup on but it can't be cakey, it needs to be skin enhancing and it needs to look good and this formula looks pretty darn good! Since it's a full coverage foundation you can easily reduce the amount you use to achieve a lighter undetectable coverage, I would definitely do this too but I also think I'd keep this specially for the days for when I want more flawless coverage as I already have other bases that are a lot more undetectable and more natural in finish.</div>
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The Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation is very similar to the Milani Conceal & Perfect in terms of their claims and texture but the way they behave on the skin over time proves that there are major differences in the formula which truly set them apart. If you've read the <a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2017/01/milani-conceal-perfect-2-in-1_13.html" target="_blank">review</a>, you'll know the Milani starts off looking great on me, very smooth and poreless but then turns horrid after a few minutes, it sinks in to all my fine lines and pores and really ages my skin. Whereas the Clinique stays the exact same and in fact makes me look a lot more youthful. I remember I would actually keep checking the mirror every now and again to see if the Beyond Perfecting also decided to do a U-turn but it didn't, it still looked flawless hours later.</div>
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The Beyond Perfecting Foundation is pretty much a <b>full coverage foundation</b>, it's a <b>pigmented formula</b>, a little goes a really long way and it's definitely build-able so you can start as sheer as you want, which is what I love about full coverage foundations, the coverage is totally adaptable to your desires. I find it astounding how such a full coverage foundation can cover so much yet not look horrendously cakey at the same time and look so natural too. It covers everything! I don't have a lot to cover, some faint marks from old spots, general brown girl uneven skin tone and some mild redness. I use 1 doe foot application and get full coverage, though I do use my orange colour corrector on my problem areas as usual and this keeps it from looking ashy or grey, I can either go in with a couple more dabs of foundation or a little bit of concealer around my mouth if I want more coverage there.<br />
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With regards to <b>build-ability</b> I find it builds really easily and smoothly, as mentioned in Clinique's description this doesn't dry or set too fast so you have plenty of time to build and work the foundation into the skin, though I doubt you'd need any more than two layers of this pigmented formula at the most.</div>
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This isn't the most <b>lightweight</b> or thinnest of formula's but it's not super heavy either. As it's a pigmented product you really don't need a lot of product to achieve coverage but I'd say the creamy emollience would be the only give away. The <a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/nars-all-day-luminous-weightless.html" target="_blank">Nars All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation</a>, which is a powerhouse of pigment, is what I'd call lightweight. The Beyond Perfecting Foundation does feel ever so slightly tacky/moist on the skin at the beginning but a good dusting of powder sorts that out. I find this formula is rather hydrating, I love how nourishing and moisturising it feels and I can feel it continually hydrating my face through the day, the finish can vouch for this fact also as my skin <b>looks</b> hydrated too. Some foundations can end up looking very dehydrated in certain areas of my face like around my mouth after a while, but this foundation doesn't do that.</div>
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Which brings us to longevity, this honestly <b>holds up really well</b>, the first few times I tested this I didn't use any powder, not only was it because I adored the radiant glowy finish but because I obviously wanted to see how the foundation stood up on its own and what the condition of my skin would be as the day went on. I wanted to see if the amazing "glow" would turn on me throughout the day and end up breaking up the foundation or settle in any lines but it stayed put, like they mention it moved with the skin, it was still smooth and poreless. The radiance/shine had increased a little after a few hours but it wasn't as bad as I was expecting, since this is quite an emollient and radiant formula I was anticipating a hell of a lot more grease but it wasn't bad at all. Yet another truth in their claims.</div>
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This <b>isn't transfer proof</b> so I <i>highly</i> recommend setting with powder, though there seems to be a film former aspect to it where it sort of settles itself on the skin. I would also make sure to set under the eye if you use it as a concealer there, since it's a creamy formula it'll most probably sit in the creases. On myself I would definitely set with powder if I needed it to last the day but if I don't need for it to last long I would happily stick to the foundations own finish and glow for as long as I could and powder only when I desperately needed to.</div>
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I love this formula, I never knew I could get addicted to such full flawless coverage, I think I may have found a new Holy Grail product here! It's very rare that I buy a base that quick after only a few trying it a few times so you know it must be good! It's brilliant that they've managed to meet most if not all of their claims, not many products can do that. This formula has simply worked so well for my skin type and my skin concerns, I never thought I'd rave about a product so much but it's true, I'm in love! I obviously can't guarantee that everyone is going to share the same opinions as mine or have similar results since everyone is different but I definitely recommend you check this out if you like full coverage, skin smoothing, radiant foundations, perhaps pick up one of those 09 Neutral samples from eBay haha! I really wish they expand the shade range so that more people can benefit from this wonderful formula, this is definitely the better version of the Milani Conceal & Perfect Foundation which even though was made as a dupe, it really doesn't compare. This is utter perfection! It's Beyond Perfecting!</div>
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- Full Coverage</div>
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- Gorgeous radiant satin finish</div>
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- Very pigmented so little goes a long way</div>
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- Lasts well on the skin</div>
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- Doesn't get unbearably oily on my skin</div>
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- Not ideal for very oily skin</div>
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- Most of the shades are pink</div>
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- Not the most lightweight of foundations</div>
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Hey lovelies! I'm reviewing the Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Foundation today which the lovely Sal at <a href="http://www.ummbabybeauty.com/" target="_blank">Ummbaby Beauty</a> was kind enough to give me a sample of a while back. I've used it a good few times and am ready to share my thoughts. I'm also going to <i>try</i> and downsize the length of my review, keep it short-<i><strike>ish</strike></i> and sweet but cover all the areas that need to be covered. So without any further ado lets get started!</div>
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<b>What Lancôme say:</b></div>
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<i>Our first 24 hour* liquid foundation gives you an even, flawless looking complexion. No need for touch ups. With a blendable fresh texture and a smooth finish. This long-lasting foundation provides the perfect coverage. Foundation can be layered to create a heavier coverage look.</i></div>
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<i>Available in 22 shades.</i></div>
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<i>*Self-assessment by 109 women.</i></div>
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<i>Long lasting wear, flawless complexion</i></div>
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<b><i>How to apply Teint Idole Ultra 24h</i></b></div>
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<i>Dab a small amount of Teint Idole Ultra 24H to well-moisturised skin, starting on your T-zone, then moving to your forehead, sides of the nose, cheeks and chin. Using a foundation brush or your fingertips, blend the foundation out towards your hair and jaw line to achieve a natural, flawless look.</i></div>
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I obviously don't have the full size but I've seen it plenty of times, the foundation comes housed in a sleek, black capped, frosted glass bottle and certainly exudes the elegance of the luxury french brand. Also comes with a pump which is always appreciated. The bottle has recently been renamed and redesigned but still looks very similar to the original. One thing I need to mention is the scent of the Teint Idole, it smells absolutely beautiful, if I were to describe it I'd say it smells of a delicate, slightly floral, fancy french perfume with a hint of TCP :D :D :D (who else likes the smell of TCP?). I love the fragrance of this foundation and would happily bottle this scent and wear it! I find it really comforting.</div>
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The shade <b>045 Sable Beige</b> is unfortunately the complete wrong undertone and shade for me, it's quite <b>pinky beige toned</b> and really clashes with my skin, which I'm not too surprised about as french brands tend to have a lack of yellow shades in their ranges and are mostly pink or beige undertoned. It also <b>oxidises</b> on me into a pinky peach tone, it's rather fascinating as I can see the colour change on me. If it stayed pinky beige I could've possibly made it work but the odd match really shows on me and it's one I can't get away with. This is one of those type of shades that actually make my hyper pigmentation look absolutely horrid even if I've colour corrected. <b><u>(UPDATE: New shade 050 Beige Ambre now swatched <a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2017/12/some-random-swatchesfenty-290-too-faced.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</u></b><br />
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A point to mention is the difference between the shades and shade numbering in the UK and US websites, the US seem to have a lot more shades and they're named and numbered completely differently. Also the UK website mentions the availability of 22 shades but only 8 options are given. With the recent packaging and name relaunch the US have supposedly have launched more shades and now have a total of 40. Will the UK follow pursuit? I hope so, it's all so confusing as the UK website is still the same, I do hope they have a better shade for me as I actually really like the formula.<br />
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<b>Texture</b></div>
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The Teint Idole is a <b>creamy liquid texture</b>, it'll run down slowly on the back of your hand. I find it's quite a <b>lightweight</b> and <b>comfortable formula</b> on the skin as described. It blends in <i><b>effortlessly</b></i> and sinks into the skin beautifully. This is a formula that sets and dries to a velvety soft powder finish, so you do have to work a little faster than usual, but it's not a difficult formula to work with whatsoever. I've used both brushes and sponges and it works well with both but the sponge does absorb quite a bit of product as this is a thin-ish formula, so I tend to go for the brush most of the time to avoid wasting product. This is a comfortable matte foundation so I would say it's best for combination to oily to slightly dry skin types. It's a very easy hassle free formula to work with and works rather well with my skin but I need to make sure I've prepped appropriately.</div>
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This has a <b>natural matte finish</b> on the skin, not a flat matte. Even though it dries to a soft powder finish it still exudes a soft subtle skin like glow. These formulas work with the moisture on the skin so the luminosity is adjustable with how you prep your skin. It's <b>very skin like</b> and you can easily achieve an undetectable finish. This is <b>good for combination skin</b> and can easily be altered to suit both ends of the skin type spectrum though those with really dry skin may find this not emollient or radiant enough, it may catch on to dry flakes and skin texture as well as sink into any fine lines and give an overall flat dull appearance to the skin.<br />
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The Teint Idole is a very <b>lightweight</b> <b>formula</b>, you can barely feel it on the skin, it's really really <b>comfortable</b> and you can easily forget you have anything on. Even though it sets to a powder soft matte finish it doesn't feel drying. Even after a few hours when my oils start coming out it still feels really light. I think this is because the formula isn't very emollient so it doesn't weigh the skin down.</div>
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The Teint Idole Ultra offers a <b>medium</b> to <b>full coverage</b>. I use 4 to 5 flat dots and get a medium to full coverage finish, I can easily get it to full coverage as I don't have a lot to cover. Those with stubborn or dark marks may need to use a concealer. I personally wouldn't cake layers of this foundation on because I love and appreciate the natural soft matte finish and how even it makes the skin look. I would definitely colour correct around my mouth though and perhaps go in with a few touches of concealer too for my hyper pigmentation if I wanted a more fuller flawless coverage. Like the Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk it offers medium to medium full coverage with a moderately small amount but it's not a highly pigmented formula like the <a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/nars-all-day-luminous-weightless.html" target="_blank">Nars All Day Luminous Weightless</a> or the <a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/too-faced-born-this-way-foundation-in.html" target="_blank">Too Faced Born This Way</a> where a little goes a <i>very</i> long way.</div>
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This blends effortlessly into the skin, it also builds pretty decently with a sponge even though it sets to a powder finish it doesn't get cakey or patchy. But I'd recommend you work quickly when using a brush or it might get a little bit patchy as it dries.</div>
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Now I haven't worn this for 24 Hours so I can't confirm whether this holds up for that long but I have worn this for over 8 hours. Like I mentioned earlier my oils start to come out after a few hours but I like the glow it gives to my skin. I don't think this is a super long lasting foundation -unlike the <a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/estee-lauder-double-wear-foundation-in.html" target="_blank">Estee Lauder Double Wear</a> which adheres <b><i>superbly</i></b> to the skin- but it does seem to stay together and doesn't disintegrate or fade anywhere. I wouldn't say it's completely transfer proof either, I'd definitely recommend to set with some powder and also use a primer if your skin type allows you to prime as well as powder. Setting with only powder works fine for me but if I wanted to make it last longer I would use a teeny bit of primer too only in specific areas.</div>
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<b>Overall Thoughts</b></div>
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I do like this formula, it's so easy to use and really really comfortable on the skin, I love how lightweight it is, you seriously can't feel any product on the skin. It's rather reminiscent of my beloved <a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2015/12/updated-urban-decay-naked-skin.html" target="_blank">Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation</a>. I've come to adore its' soft velvety glow on the skin. Unfortunately it's a case of lovely formula and an imperfect shade. I really hope the new shade launch includes some yellow olive shades as I really like the formula and adore it's lovely scent. I wouldn't say I absolutely <i>love</i> this foundation but I really truly can't fault it either, it was an absolute pleasure to sample. As usual I hope you found this review helpful.</div>
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- Lightweight and comfortable</div>
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- Ideal for combination skin types</div>
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- Undetectable skin like finish</div>
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- Soft matte finish</div>
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- Medium to medium full coverage</div>
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- Smells lovely</div>
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- Shade 045 is the wrong shade for me</div>
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- Oxidises</div>
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- Not ideal for very dry skin</div>
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- US and UK shade charts/ranges are confusing</div>
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I managed to get hold of a sample coupon of the latest Estee Lauder foundation the Double Wear Nude Cushion Stick Foundation through their website, I was prompted to take the voucher to my nearest Estee Lauder counter to get colour matched and was given a 7 day sample. So I went to my nearest counter and gave them the coupon, they used a hand held matching device and placed it on several parts of my face, I was matched to the Nude shade Honey Bronze 4W1. I've been using this for a while and am ready to share my thoughts. </div>
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Touch on, buff and blend to your perfect nude. Polishes and evens skintone for a healthy-looking glow. Skin-loving, weightless and comfortable formula instantly hydrates. 8-hour wear. Innovative stick combines liquid makeup and applicator in one. You'll know it's time to replenish as the stick becomes smaller until the clear window disappears. In shades for all skin tones.</div>
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Liquid Makeup + Pro Tool In One. 8-Hour Wear.</div>
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Sheer-To-Medium Coverage, Buildable</div>
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Radiant</div>
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Oil Free</div>
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Now I don't have the full product but I've seen it in action and hmmm I'm not too keen on it, I don't really like sponge applicators, I don't like the fact that product can get wasted and 'lost' in the sponge. Estee Lauder have done a smart thing by making the applicator removable and washable, they've also designed the stick so that you can re-twist product back into the tube which is excellent but I'm still not sure about it. I know that this product was made to be used on the go and I suppose that yes it's actually a very functional and practical type of packaging and dispensing, so I guess I could possibly warm to it if I needed to keep it in my handbag, it probably would be helpful. But one thing that really annoys me is how little product you get in the tube, 14ml of product! That's less than half your typical bottle of foundation and it's rather pricey at £28! I would consider purchasing this but the price is quite a put off. Yes the 14ml size is again ideal for travel but then they should've made the price a little lower. Okay fine I'll admit it, the packaging isn't too bad, it's quite cool.</div>
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I was matched by the hand held device to the shade <b>Honey Bronze 4W1</b>, I would describe it as a <b>warm neutral beige </b>tone, there isn't quite enough olive in it to match my skin perfectly but surprisingly this undertone actually works quite well for me, I don't look too peachy or too orange or too beige, it just looks like a warm golden beige on me which I can deal with. Surprisingly it works a ton better than the original Double Wear in Cashew (review <a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/estee-lauder-double-wear-foundation-in.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>) which I would find a bit too rich and golden.<br />
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I think the shades in the Nude range definitely run lighter than the original so I suggest you rematch yourself with this new range. Because I was so surprised at how well it worked for me I went back to the store a couple of times and done some swatch comparisons of the shades in the two ranges and had some interesting finds. First off <b>Nude Honey Bronze 4W1</b> was lighter than the <b>Original Cashew 3W2</b>. Secondly <b>Original Honey Bronze 4W1</b> is lighter than <b>Original Cashew 3W2</b>! Odd isn't it? <span style="background-color: #cccccc;">(INCORRECT - SEE UPDATE BELOW)</span> Here are the swatches:<br />
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<b><u>*UPDATE* 26/02/17</u></b> : I went in store to swatch the Double Wear Light Foundation in 3.5 and wanted to compare it to some shades to see how it differs and found that there's been a mistake with the 'discovery' I mentioned about Honey Bronze 4W1 being lighter than Cashew 3W2, it's not lighter, it's actually darker and Cashew remains the yellowest from the two. Basically what I think happened last time was that the lady at the counter was the one applying the swatches to my hand, I wasn't doing it myself, so I think she made a mistake with the shades and told me the wrong shade, hence the mix up. Good thing I done my own swatches this time as I've probably misled a lot people! I also swatched the Double Wear Liquid Concealer in Warm Medium and Double Wear in Rattan, I've also come to believe that I may be a mix of Rattan and Cashew, I actually love the longevity of Double Wear so will have to get samples and try the two out together, also my skin has improved so much Alhamdulillah and I feel like it will definitely sit better on my skin now. Anyway I hope this was helpful and so sorry for any confusions that I caused with the shades. Xx</div>
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With regards to oxidising I do find it <b>oxidises </b>a teeny<b> </b>bit, I'm curious to try the Nude Cashew 3W2 and see what the oxidisation colour looks on me. I love how this shade doesn't make me look ashy or grey, especially on my hyper pigmentation areas, it seems to work really well over the top of a colour corrector and doesn't look too awful even if I don't. The swatch below isn't picking it up but it sort of oxidises into a more pinky peach shade rather than orange, my neck does scream olive/yellow but overall it doesn't look terrible.<br />
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I think the texture is what I've fallen in love with. This has a very similar texture to the <b>Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation</b> (review <a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.com/2015/10/charlotte-tilbury-magic-foundation-in.html" target="_blank">here</a>) and the <b>Urban Decay One & Done</b> (review <a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/urban-decay-one-done-hybrid-complexion.html" target="_blank">here</a>). It has that <b>thick</b> yet <b>lightweight</b> <b>creamy</b> <b>gel</b> texture that seems to work really well with my fussy skin. It won't run down the back of your hand. I've used brushes and sponges and both work well, it blends in effortlessly though the sponge does sheer it out a bit, but I love how smoothly it applies with the sponge. I'd recommend this texture for those with <b>combination /</b> <b>dry</b> <b>skin</b> as the radiant and hydrating feel may be a bit too much for those with oily skin. It's a very <b>skin</b> <b>like</b>, <b>skin mimicking </b>texture where it coats the skin with a layer of product that just imitates natural healthy skin. I also suggest you make sure you haven't got any flakeys, even though this is hydrating it will <b>sit</b> <b>around</b> and <b>emphasise flakes</b> like the One & Done so prep well. I'd say it's slightly more denser than the One & Done and slightly more unforgiving but nonetheless I really like the formula.</div>
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The Double Wear Nude goes by its name and is nice and <b>lightweight</b> on the skin, you can't really feel much product on the skin, but because there is some <b>emollience</b> in the formula, that might be the only giveaway especially if you have oily skin. Once applied it gently sets, if you touch your skin it does feel a bit <b>tacky</b> which is why I would recommend you set it with powder because it isn't transfer proof. I think this is a good in-between tinted moisturiser / foundation mix. It's hydrating but offers coverage.</div>
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It's classed as a hydrating radiant formula and I agree, I think this is why I really like the formula, it's beautiful on the skin, it really looks so <b>skin like</b> and gives me that much yearned for <b>smooth</b>, <b>polished</b>, <b>radiant, plump</b> finish. It is <b>radiant</b> and <b>dewy</b> but not overly, I set it with some powder to take down the radiance a notch and it's perfect, I'd say its a natural radiant satin finish. Like the Urban Decay One & Done I love how it fills in pores and gives the skin a smooth appearance, I reckon very similar technology was used with the Double Wear Nude, the One & Done and the Magic Foundation. These formulas seem to work really well with the uneven texture on my skin and smoothens out the surface and doesn't exaggerate any lines or bumps. Just make sure to set it into place with a powder as this can look greasy after a while if not set.</div>
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It's a sheer to buildable <b>medium</b> <b>coverage</b>, on myself it's solid medium and a little more, I use a small pea size and the coverage is just right for me. It covers any redness on my face and conceals the light scars that I have, I don't need a ton of coverage so this formula is perfect for me, it covers just enough without masking and lets my skin peek through slightly. I use a light layer of colour corrector under my eyes and around my mouth and it's just enough coverage and doesn't make those areas too grey or ashy. If you have problem skin you might want to go in with a concealer on your problem areas. I would personally go in with a concealer for under my eyes and around my mouth if I wanted a more flawless coverage.</div>
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This blends in really nicely and effortlessly, this does have a light setting factor where the film former starts to set on the skin, if you want to build I suggest you do it in sections as like the One & Done it gets a bit patchy or cakey as it dries down especially if you're using a brush. It builds and blends better with a sponge. I like to treat this as a tinted moisturiser so I wouldn't use more than a pea size for the finish and look that I want.</div>
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On myself I have to set this if I want it to last, I actually couldn't go without setting it as it's quite creamy and I get quite oily without setting within half an hour. I find this type of formula works well for me as it keeps my skin hydrated and I'm reassured that my skin won't get dehydrated which causes the foundation to sink into lines and looks patchy and parched. Once it's set I get the longevity I need and only need to powder my t-zone after a few hours. Like I mentioned earlier this seems to have some sort of film former which sets it slightly so it's not too slippy slidey considering it's quite a hydrating creamy formula.</div>
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<b>Overall Thoughts</b></div>
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Compared to my last foundation <a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2017/01/milani-conceal-perfect-2-in-1_13.html" target="_blank">review</a> I'm glad this one's a lot more positive. It's not often that I find formulas that work with my skin type, so when I do find one I get excited and attached to it. I obviously have a type haha. I might even consider getting the full size because I can see myself getting a lot of use out of it. Yes the product is overpriced but sometimes a happy result is worth it. If you have combination dry skin with not a lot to hide I suggest you look into this foundation, it's definitely a good addition to their line and I definitely get along with it better than the Original Double Wear formula. As usual I hope this was useful.</div>
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- Skin like / second skin finish</div>
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- Smoothens my skin and fills in pores</div>
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- Radiant satin finish</div>
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- Hydrating</div>
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- Lightweight</div>
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- Solid medium coverage</div>
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- Ideal for combination skin<br />
- Travel convenient packaging</div>
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- Overpriced for the amount of product you get</div>
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- Only 14ml of product</div>
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- Can look greasy after a while if not set with powder</div>
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- Not suitable for really oily skin</div>
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If you're anything like me, hydration will mean a <b>lot</b> to you. I struggle with dehydration generally so when the colder months hit us I feel the struggle that much more. If you're dry or dehydrated you most likely have a damaged moisture barrier so it's important that you're treating your skin with the right products that fix and replenish the moisture barrier. Here are some tips that I follow to keep my skin feeling soft, supple and somewhat normal during the winter months (as well as throughout the year). If you have a dry dehydrated skin type like myself you'll also benefit from these tips outside the colder months.</div>
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<b><u>Hydration</u></b><br />
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This ones a no brainer guys, everyone knows water is so so important for the human body. I try to drink as much water as I can (of the recommended amount) during the day, it really makes a difference for me. I can tell if I've been slack with my water intake as my skin/body starts to feel really taut and I feel the dehydration inside me. Water is always my first choice of drink, one thing that helps me keep it up is by keeping a bottle with me all the time. Trust me once you get into the habit of drinking water you'll realise you won't be able to be a day without it.</div>
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- I try and drink 2 litres a day. To work out how much water you need to drink for your body size, you have to half your body weight in ounces. e.g. 100 pounds = 50 ounces = 1.4 litres</div>
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I have what I call "lazy skin", I find my skin's a bit sluggish at renewing itself so I tend to get tight, rough and dull really quickly. When my skin is dry I find even the thickest, richest moisturisers don't do squat for me unless I get rid of that top dead layer of skin. That is why I can't live without acids especially in the winter as they do such a wonderful job of exfoliating the top layer of dead skin making any product I put on top of it sink in wonderfully, and not only that, but AHA's also help lighten dark marks, evens out the complexion, helps tackle breakouts and gives your skin a renewed glow. If you're prone to dryness or flakes or think you have lazy skin like mine, look into AHA acids, it'll seriously change your life.</div>
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- Some of my favourites are The Ordinary 30% AHA + 2% BHA, The Ordinary 10% Lactic Acid, Bravura 15% Glycolic Acid Night Treatment, Bravura 10% Glycolic Acid as well as their 2 acid toners and Rodial Skin Brightening Mask. Lactic Acid is a good option for those with sensitive skin. (reviews <a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/my-current-skincare-routine-092016.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</div>
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- I use chemical exfoliants 2-3 times a week depending on how dry and rough my skin is feeling.</div>
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Once you're sure you've gotten rid of any dead skin cells you need to nourish and feed your skin with moisture. Our skin needs oil as well as water to keep it healthy. Moisturisers are usually a mix of oils, water, humectants and emollients of varied amounts, though you might want to start considering using extra oils alongside your moisturiser if you find your usual moisturiser isn't cutting it. I find using oils really helps make my skin feel uber soft. I add 2-4 drops of oil in my palm and then press into my skin, then I go over with my moisturiser, not only does this lock the oil into the skin but it gives an extra boost of moisture as well as added skin benefits. I do this throughout the year if I feel my skin's feeling extra dry. Also make sure you find a moisturiser formula that works for you, I'm so fussy with moisturiser formulas but I'll know instantly when I've found the one, I'll experience instant replenishment and comfort as soon as I've applied it.</div>
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- Using a blend of pure cold pressed oils is really good for the skin. I'm currently alternating between B . Enriched Facial Oil (review <a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/my-current-skincare-routine-092016.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>), Mahogany Naturals Hydrating Repairing Oil and The Ordinary Rosehip Seed Oil</div>
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- For moisturisers I'm currently enjoying The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Hyaluronic Acid, its the ideal moisturiser if you want to give your skin all the right ingredients that'll keep the surface of your skin moisturised and protected. I also love Bravura Azulene Moisturiser and Pestle & Mortar Hydrate Lightweight Moisturiser (reviews <a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/my-current-skincare-routine-092016.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</div>
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- Favourite sunscreen/daytime moisturiser is Boots Soltan Dry Touch Face Cream SPF30 (review <a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/my-current-skincare-routine-092016.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</div>
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<b><u>Hyaluronic Acid</u></b><br />
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I like to think of Hyaluronic Acid as a sponge in my skin, it's a natural humectant (like glycerin), humectants attract water and Hyaluronic Acid can hold up to a 1000 times its own weight in water. Sometimes when we moisturise, some of the moisture can leave our skin by evaporating into the air but Hyaluronic Acid will hold onto that moisture really well so we don't have as much moisture loss and it also takes this moisture to the lower levels of skin which helps keep our skin looking plump, firm and healthy. Hyaluronic Acid comes mostly in serum forms so you'd use it before your oils and moisturisers.</div>
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- I'm currently using Pestle & Mortars Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum. I'll move onto The Ordinary's version next as it's much more affordable.</div>
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<b><u>Layering Products</u></b><br />
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This tip is essential for keeping my skin soft and hydrated throughout the day and has had the biggest impact for me personally (after acids). I'm usually the type to cleanse, moisturise and be done with it for the day (my night time routine is usually extensive), but sometimes this simple 2 product routine just isn't enough for me so I've learnt to add more products to my day time routine that really build a sturdy layer of hydration which really quench my skins thirst and also doesn't result in too much moisture loss throughout the day. Instead of doing a 2 step routine I do <b>up to</b> a 5 step routine, I know that sounds excessive but I'd rather do this routine than feel that horrible tight and rough feeling throughout the day and do remember it's not always 5 products, sometimes it's less depending on how my skin is feeling at the time. So I cleanse, sometimes tone, then follow with Hyaluronic Acid Serum or another serum, then a few drops of oil and then seal it all in with moisturiser and if I need I'll use a hydration mist during the day. Layer your products guys!</div>
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- Also avoid using products that strip the skin, believe it or not stripping cleansers are one of the biggest culprits. Your skin shouldn't feel tight or dry after you've cleansed, if it does then you know the cleanser's not right for you.<br />
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- Most serum formulas are quite hydrating, so even if its isn't described as a hydrating formula, layering the serum with your routine will make a difference as well.<br />
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<b><u>Hydration Mists</u></b><br />
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Which brings us to our next tip which is using hydration sprays/mists during the day, there are so many options available out there to choose from. Hydration mists usually consists of water, humectants and other skin benefitting ingredients. I'm not overly keen on mists that have too much glycerin in them, I don't mind a little bit of glycerin but I can't stand the overly sticky sprays. So I've made my own glycerin free version which is quite easy to make and contains only a few ingredients. <a href="http://beautyandthemuslimah.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/diy-non-glycerine-based-hydrating-face.html" target="_blank">Heres</a> the link to that post. </div>
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- I'm currently enjoying the B. Confident Hyaluronic Acid Spritz, I also love The Body Shop Vitamin E Mist</div>
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My final tip to help keep your skin hydrated in the winter is getting yourself a humidifier. I've used humidifiers for the longest time, I love how they keep the air in the room clean, fresh and fragrant but also like how extra beneficial they are in the winter months. I generally use the humidifier almost everyday and really feel the benefits. The radiators are usually continuously blasted in our house during the colder months as the older members can't cope with the cold. It does get extremely warm and toasty in the house and I find this dehydrates me a heck of a lot because the air is so so dry, using a humidifier puts moisture back in to the air which the radiator heat dries out and so in turn your skin isn't feeling as parched. You can buy a humidifier for as little as £10 so it's quite affordable.<br />
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Personally for me these tips are fool proof and an essential part of my routine, I seriously can't be without them but I obviously can't guarantee that they will work for everyone. Definitely experiment and see what routine works for you, you may need to make more effort in one area than another. If you have any tips or products that you'd think I'd like myself then please let me know. As always I hope you find this was helpful. Toodles! </div>
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