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I’ve been testing the Sculpted By Aimee Cream Cushion Foundation, and I have to say, it’s an absolute dream for anyone who loves skin that looks naturally perfected, radiant glow. This foundation delivers that silky, glowy finish that still looks like your own skin, just better. Here is everything you need to know.
What is Sculpted By Aimee Cream Cushion Foundation?
What is Sculpted By Aimee Cream Cushion?
New cushion foundation with South Korean ingredients and next-gen technology
Lightweight, skincare infused formula with Niacinamide, Glycerin, Longwear Polymers, Vitamin E, and SPF 30 +++
Buildable formula allows you to customise your coverage from light to full
Delivers a silky, flexible real skin finish
Innovative mesh technology gives you complete control over how much you apply
Bouncy nfinish that moves with your skin for long-lasting wear
Compact, refillable design with a built-in puff for on-the-go touch-ups
Available in 30 shades
Key Ingredients
It’s powered by Longwear Polymers, Niacinamide, and Glycerin, which work together to deliver lasting coverage, hydration, and skincare benefits all in one:
Glycerin – a moisture magnet that keeps the skin soft, smooth, and hydrated
Longwear Polymers – help the foundation stay put throughout the day, gripping to the skin for long-lasting wear
Niacinamide – also known as Vitamin B3, it helps to even out skin tone, refine texture, and boost the skin’s natural radiance over time.
How to use it
Sculpted By Aimee Cream Cushion foil cover
Once you have removed the foil, you just need to press with the puff or your foundation brush to activate the product. The more you press, the more coverage you’ll get.
I use my REESON No. 1 Brush to buff it onto skin, and then for touch-ups, I can use the built-in puff if I don’t have my brush with me.
Sculpted By Aimee Cream Cushion Shades & Swatches
There are 30 shades in the range, across the Fair, Light, Medium, Tan, Deep and Rich colour families:
I have shade 3C:
Sculpted By Aimee Cream Cushion Swatch – shade 3C
Before & After Photos
Sculpted By Aimee Cream Cushion – Before PictureSculpted By Aimee Cream Cushion – After Picture (shade 3C)
My Other Foundation Shade Matches
For my shade twins out there, my other matches are:
Armani Skin Tint in L3 (£36)
Victoria Beckham Beauty The Foundation Drops in Light 4 (£104)
Jane Iredale Skintuition Liquid Foundation SPF 30 in 26 (£55)
Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup SPF 50 in Light Cool 3 (£39)
Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second Skin Matte Foundation in 2N (£39)
Shiseido Synchro Skin Radiant Lifting Foundation in 310 (£47)
e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 20 Light Cool (£8)
Sisley Paris Phyto Teint Perfection Foundation in 2N1 (£80)
Shiseido Revitalessence Skin Glow Foundation in 250 (£49)
Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Foundation in 130 Light Warm £42)
NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Deauville (£41)
Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation shade 115C (£39.50)
Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Foundation in 4 neutral (£39)
La Mer Radiant Skin Tint in Light 22 (£80)
Cle de Peau Radiant Cream Foundation in 020 Light Medium Ochre (£108)
Cle de Peau Radiant Fluid Foundation Natural in 020 Light Medium Ochre (£121)
Givenchy Skincaring Foundation in 2-N150 (£47)
Dior Forever Natural Nude Foundation in 2N (£48)
My Review
Sculpted By Aimee Cream Cushion packaging and puff
Coverage & Finish
What I love most about this foundation is its skin-perfecting coverage. It evens everything out effortlessly and gives a silky, luminous finish that looks like real skin. It gives the skin a gorgeous glow, and if you like the dewy look, you will love this.
Sculpted By Aimee Cream Cushion mesh delivery system
It’s super buildable, so if you prefer a lighter, everyday tint, you can keep it sheer. Or, if you want more coverage, you can layer it up without it looking cakey or heavy.
Longevity & Wear
Even though I don’t tend to set it with powder, the wear time is really impressive. It stays put throughout the day and wears away evenly without clinging to dry patches or settling into fine lines.
And because it’s a cushion compact, it’s super easy to top up whenever you need to. You can just tap on a little more with the puff for a quick refresh.
What skin type is it good for?
I have combination skin and find it really good on my skin type. I love a glow, so it’s ideal for my needs. There’s a chance that if you are oily, it may be a little too glowy for you. It will definitely suit dry or mature skin.
Do you need to powder it?
I am combination skin, as I said, and I have mainly been skipping powder. If I was expecting a super long day, I’d give it a light powder on the t-zone. If you are oily, you will probably need to set this with powder.
Where to buy it
The Sculpted By Aimee Cream Cushion Foundation is £28 for 15g and is available now via the links below:
Final Thoughts
The Sculpted By Aimee Cream Cushion Foundation has quickly become one of my everyday go-tos. It delivers that perfect balance of coverage, glow, and natural finish, and it’s so easy and mess-free to use.
Whether you’re applying it with the puff or your favourite brush, it leaves your skin looking fresh, even, and beautifully radiant.
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I was super excited to try out the new Armani Skin Tint, and I have to say, I think it’s a brilliant new addition to the Armani Beauty line up. I have a full review here for you, along with before and after photos, plus a guide on which shade to choose. Enjoy!
What is Armani Skin Tint?
What is Armani Skin Tint?
This new skin tint is all about capturing the golden-hour effect on your skin:
Features light-catching Golden Hour Pearls
Delivers a radiant, healthy look
Uses a 92% silk-like serum formula
Infused with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide
Designed to hydrate, perfect, and boost luminosity
Micro Silk Technology creates a weightless veil
Buildable light to medium coverage
Natural, skin-like finish
Longwear formulation
Undetectable & suitable for all skin types
Available in 20 stretchable shades
If you shop at Sephora*, you can use code REALLYREESPH for 20% off
Key Ingredients
This new skin tint is inspired by the silky, refined feel of Giorgio Armani’s organza creations. It is infused with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, white lily, and Vitamin CG, and works to hydrate, plumps the skin, target dullness and mask dark spots and redness.
Armani Skin Tint Shades & Swatches
There are 20 shades in the collection. I am waiting for my full set of shade samples, and will share all the swatches as soon as I can. For now, I have shade L3 here to show you.
Armani Skin Tint Swatch – Shade L3
Please stay tuned for the full set of swatches of each shade.
My Review of Armani Skin Tint
My Review of Armani Skin Tint
What skin type is it good for?
I have combination skin and find it really good on my skin type. I have been testing it for a while and find that I can get away without powdering which is always good news for me.
I think this is probably perfect for dry or mature skin types but I also think oilier skins will like it, and may just need a touch of powder to set it.
Do you need to powder it?
I am combination skin, as I said, and I have mainly been skipping powder. If I was expecting a super long day, I’d give it a light powder on the t-zone. I like to avoid powder for maximum dewiness.
If you are oily, you will probably want to set this with powder.
What is the coverage like?
What I love about this skin tint is that is keeps your skin looking just like skin, yet it is great for subtly covering redness and blurring out pores, fine lines and imperfections.
It’s a sheer coverage formula, and you can lightly build it up without it ever getting cakey. I can use one pump for my whole face, and then I just add a touch more to go over where I have extra redness and pigmentation. It pairs very well with a concealer if you have a bit more to cover in certain areas, and this allows for an overall very natural skin finish.
Sheer as a single thin layer, but forgiving if you go over and build slightly
Don’t expect full coverage, this is not a concealer replacement.
Works beautifully for “no-makeup” or “your best skin” days.
What is the finish like?
I absolutely love the light that this brings to my skin. It has a soft satin sheen that isn’t greasy or oily, but just very fresh. It is nice brightening, and I have actually skipped concealer with this quite regularly.
All in all, this is my kind of skin tint, and if you love makeup with skincare, and a fresh but skin-like finish, I think you could love it too.
On me, it gave a soft-focus / blurring quality: you can still see your skin (freckles, texture) but everything looks smoothed, softened, better.
It doesn’t emphasise pores or fine lines (if your skin is well hydrated) and the blur effect helps
No obvious shine or oily look, it stays fairly neutral and natural.
Texture & Application – Is it easy to apply?
I have been using my REESON No. 1 Brush to apply Armani Skin Tint and I find that it melts into my skin and blends out really easily without tugging.
The texture is fairly thin and liquidy, almost like a serum. Because it’s so lightweight, it layers beautifully. It feels super comfortable on skin and you almost forget you have anything there.
Application Video
Longevity / Wear
I find this nice and longwearing, and as it’s quite a subtle and flexible formula, it tends to fade very evenly and naturally. If you have anything to cover, you might want to top up concealer, but I find this wears very well for a skin tint with skincare type product. I haven’t been powdering but you could definitely extend wear even further by lightly setting it.
Skin Tint vs Luminous Silk: What’s the Difference?
Formula & Feel
Luminous Silk is a classic lightweight foundation with buildable medium-leaning coverage, giving a luminous satin finish
Skin Tint, by contrast, is more of a “sheer veil” / tinted serum. It is lighter and delivers more minimal coverage and is more of a your skin but better vibe
This has been a big question! For me, I find that the new Skin Tint is a great every day product, and is as easy to apply as skincare. I’d say that if you want a more perfected, ultra polished look, then Luminous Silk will most likely be the one for the job.
In my opinion, the new formula is a lot lighter in feel and texture and there is much more emphasis on skincare.
What shade to choose, if you know your Luminous Silk shade
Because the numbering for the new Skin Tint is different, you will probably be thinking: Which Skin Tint shade matches my Luminous Silk shade? Below is my mapping based on info from the brand.
To make things easier, I’ve broken down both the undertone families and how each Skin Tint shade aligns with the Luminous Silk Foundation (LSF) shades you might already wear.
Undertone Guide
The Skin Tint range is organised into cool, neutral, and warm tones across Fair, Light, Medium, Tan, and Deep depth categories.
Depth
Cool
Neutral
Warm
Fair
F2
F1
F3
Light
L2
L1 / L4
L3
Medium
M1 / M4
M3
M2 / M5
Tan
T1
T2
T3 / T4
Deep
D1 / D2
D3
D4
Luminous Silk ↔ Skin Tint Shade Match Chart
If you already know your Luminous Silk shade, use this table to find your closest Skin Tint match based on Armani’s official mapping.
Luminous Silk Shade
Closest Skin Tint Shade
Undertone
Notes
1
F1
Neutral
Fair porcelain skin tones
3.75
F2
Cool
Fair with pink undertone
2
F3
Warm
Fair with golden undertone
3.8
L1
Neutral
Light skin, neutral tone
3.5
L2
Cool
Light with slight pink
4.5
L3
Warm
Light-medium with golden tone
5.5
L4
Neutral
Light-medium neutral
6
M1
Warm-medium
True medium with warm tone
6.5
M2
Warm
Medium warm beige
7
M3
Neutral
Medium neutral
8.1
M4
Cool
Medium with rosier undertone
9
M5
Warm
Medium-deep golden
8.6
T1
Cool
Tan with cool tone
10.1
T2
Neutral
Tan neutral
11
T3
Warm
Tan golden
11.8
T4
Warm
Tan-deep with red-golden undertone
13.6
D1
Cool
Deep skin with cool base
14
D2
Neutral
Deep neutral
15.8
D3
Cool-neutral
Very deep cool
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D4
Warm
Deepest warm tone
Because the Skin Tint coverage is sheer, each shade stretches beautifully and so a close match will still blend seamlessly. If you’re between two, go slightly warmer for a more healthy and natural look.
My Armani Skin Tint Shade
At the event a few weeks I was shade matched to L3. My Luminous Silk shade is 4.5 (although I have used 4 in the past and bronzed up a bit). L3 in the Skin Tint gives a nice natural and healthy looking glow, and I also think I could go for the Armani Skin Tint in L2 if I wanted something a bit brighter.
Before & After Photos
Armani Skin Tint – Before PhotoArmani Skin Tint – After Photo with Shade L3
My Other Foundation Matches
For my shade twins out there, my other matches are:
Victoria Beckham Beauty The Foundation Drops in Light 4 (£104)
Jane Iredale Skintuition Liquid Foundation SPF 30 in 26 (£55)
Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup SPF 50 in Light Cool 3 (£39)
Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second Skin Matte Foundation in 2N (£39)
Shiseido Synchro Skin Radiant Lifting Foundation in 310 (£47)
e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 20 Light Cool (£8)
Sisley Paris Phyto Teint Perfection Foundation in 2N1 (£80)
Shiseido Revitalessence Skin Glow Foundation in 250 (£49)
Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Foundation in 130 Light Warm £42)
NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Deauville (£41)
Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation shade 115C (£39.50)
Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Foundation in 4 neutral (£39)
La Mer Radiant Skin Tint in Light 22 (£80)
Cle de Peau Radiant Cream Foundation in 020 Light Medium Ochre (£108)
Cle de Peau Radiant Fluid Foundation Natural in 020 Light Medium Ochre (£121)
Givenchy Skincaring Foundation in 2-N150 (£47)
Dior Forever Natural Nude Foundation in 2N (£48)
Who Should Use Armani Skin Tint?
Best Skin Types
Normal to dry / combination-dry – the formula is very forgiving and comfortable. It will be ideal for those who dislike heavy foundations
Slightly oily / combo skin – it will work if your oily zones are controlled (setting / light powder), but if you have very oily skin you may see more wear issues in the T-zone
Mature / textured skin – the blur and sheer nature makes it forgiving on subtle texture, though highly textured areas might still show
No blemishes / minimal coverage needs – if you mostly want tone-evening, soft glow, and minimal imperfections, this is a dream
If you require heavy coverage (e.g. for pigmentation, scars, acne) you’ll likely want to pair with concealer
Pros & Cons
Pros
Ultra lightweight, comfy wear with added skincare
Natural, skin-like finish with soft blur
Beautiful for no-makeup / everyday looks
Sheer buildable coverage, forgiving shade range
Doesn’t feel heavy or cakey
Cons
Limited coverage (not for heavy coverage needs)
Shade mapping / shade confusion (especially with new numbering) – see guide above
Final Thoughts & Tips
If you’re an Armani Luminous Silk fan who sometimes wishes for a lighter version of your base, this might be your alternate go-to
I would recommend checking out my shade guide above to get your best shade
On days when you want a “less is more” look, this is perfect
Where to buy Armani Skin Tint
This new Skin Tint is £36 and available now via the links below. If you shop at Sephora, you can use code REALLYREESPH for 20% off:
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Finding the best foundation for your skin type can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. With so many finishes, formulas, and shades, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s where Estée Lauder’s foundation wardrobe comes in. Whether you crave a radiant glow or a matte, full-coverage look, Estée Lauder has a solution to help you find your perfect finish.
In this guide, I will talk you through the brand’s most-loved foundations, and give you a good look at the new Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation. Here’s everything you need to know.
Why Finish Matters – Understanding Your Skin’s Needs
Best Foundation for Your Skin Type: My Estée Lauder Ultimate Foundation Guide
In many cases, you can use your skin type to guide your foundation choice. Here’s a quick breakdown:
Oily Skin: opt for long-wearing, oil-controlling formulas with a matte or soft-matte finish
Dry Skin: choose hydrating, radiant formulas with skincare benefits.
Combination Skin: look for a flexible formula that balances oil control and hydration
The finish you choose – be it matte, radiant, or natural – will help to transform your complexion. Let’s dive into the foundation lineup.
Best Foundations for Your Skin Type: Estée Lauder’s Top Picks
I have used a range of different foundations from the brand. Here’s the lowdown on each one.
Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup SPF 10 (Liquid)
Best Foundation for Your Skin Type: Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup SPF 10
Best for: Oily, combination or normal skin seeking long-wear coverage
Finish: Matte, flawless, natural
Benefits: 24-hour wear, sweat and humidity resistant, transfer-resistant, available in 60 shades
Why it stands out: This iconic for a reason. It keeps shine in check and coverage locked in all day long.
Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup SPF 10 Before & After Photos
Before Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation SPF 10 in shade EcruAfter Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation SPF 10 in shade Ecru
Read my full Double Wear Review.
NEW Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation
Best Foundation for Your Skin Type: Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation
Best for: Oily to combination skin types, on-the-go users, or those who prefer a powder finish
Finish: Soft matte
Usage: Can be applied using the sponge provided, or with a fluffy brush for lighter coverage
Why it stands out: This innovative powder foundation has the staying power of Double Wear in an easy-to-use powder format. It comes in a sleek compact and is perfect for touch-ups or a full-coverage finish.
Best Foundation for Your Skin Type: Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation
Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation Before & After Photos
Before Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation in shade EcruAfter Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation in shade Ecru
Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45
Benefits: It has SPF 45 and is infused with skincare ingredients like probiotic technology and IonCharged Water.
Why it stands out: If you’re looking for coverage with comfort and care, this is it. Skin feels nourished and looks naturally radiant.
Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 Before & After Photos
Before Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 in shade EcruAfter Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 in shade Ecru
Read my full Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 Review here.
How to Find Your Perfect Match
Take a moment to assess:
What is your skin type?
Do you prefer a matte, natural, or glowing finish?
How much coverage do you need: light, medium or full?
Try This: Use Estée Lauder’s Virtual Try-On Tool or visit a John Lewis store.
Foundation FAQs
What’s Estée Lauder’s best foundation for oily skin?
Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup SPF 10 or the NEW Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation both provide long-wearing matte coverage without clogging pores.
What’s one of the most hydrating Estée Lauder foundations?
Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 is your go-to for dry or mature skin thanks to its moisture-boosting formula.
Can I use powder foundation daily?
Absolutely. The new Double Wear powder formula offers buildable, coverage suitable for every day.
Is Double Wear too heavy for everyday use?
Not at all. It’s buildable so you can tailor the finish and coverage level depending on how much you apply.
What’s my favourite foundation for my mature skin?
I have been a long time fan of Estée Lauder’s foundations and I always have Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup SPF 10 in my rotation when I need something that offers great coverage and staying power. It is hard to beat.
My established favourite from Estée Lauder’s foundation wardrobe is Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 because it suits the needs of my mature skin so perfectly. It gives me juicy and comfortable skin and I love that it has added skincare and SPF45. It’s amazing, I just love it.
The Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation is new and obviously a more recent discovery. While I am more about liquid foundations, I really love how smooth it makes my skin look, and it is great for summer when it gets harder to control shine. A light layer applied with a brush is perfect over a high protection sunscreen, and it’s also brilliant for setting sheer coverage bases to minimise shine and add a touch of skin perfecting coverage.
I love it applied over my T-zone when I am wearing Futurist. They are perfect partners for my combination skin. I feel the new Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation will be a handbag essential for top ups this summer.
Swatches: Double Wear Powder vs Double Wear vs Futurist
Best Foundation for Your Skin Type: Double Wear Powder vs Double Wear vs Futurist Swatches
Where to find the best foundation for your skin type
You can shop the full Estée Lauder foundation collection at John Lewis via the link below
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Launching September 2025
If you love luxurious, high-performance beauty that’s also cruelty-free, then you’re going to want to mark your diaries for the Kay Beauty UK launch. The brand is officially coming to the UK this September, exclusively at Space NK! Here’s everything you need to know.
What is Kay Beauty?
Kay Beauty UK Launch Review & Swatches: Coming to Space NK This September
Founded by Bollywood superstar Katrina Kaif, Kay Beauty has been making waves in India for its skin-loving formulas, trend-forward shades, and flawless performance. Now, we can finally get our hands on it without international shipping fees.
I’ve been lucky enough to test some of the hero products ahead of the UK launch at Space NK, and I’ve got all the swatches, textures, and thoughts for you right here.
Kay Beauty UK Launch Details
Launch Date: September (exact date TBC)
Stockist: Space NK (online & in-store)
Range Highlights: Face, eyes, lips, multi-use colour products
USP: Enriched with skincare ingredients, vegan & cruelty-free
My Kay Beauty UK Review & Swatches – What to Buy
Kay Beauty UK Launch – What to Buy
Kay Beauty Illuminating Liquid Luminizer – Shade Champagne
Kay Beauty UK: Illuminating Liquid Luminizer
Price: TBC What it is: A silky, blendable liquid highlighter that gives the skin a natural lit-from-within glow. Formula feel: Lightweight and hydrating – sits beautifully on top of makeup or mixed into foundation. Shade notes: It’s available in 3 shades. I have shade Champagne to show you.
Swatches:
Kay Beauty UK: Illuminating Liquid Luminizer Swatch in shade Champagne
Kay Beauty Eye Stylist Liquid Eyeliner in shades Sizzling Mocha & Black Canvas
Kay Beauty UK: Eye Stylist Liquid Eyeliner
Price: TBC What it is: Precision-tip liquid eyeliner with intense colour payoff – smudge proof, transfer proof and water-resistant Formula feel: Smooth application with Chamomile and Eucalyptus extract
Shade notes: Available in 8 shades – I have 2 to show you:
Sizzling Mocha: Deep, rich brown with a slight satin finish.
Black Canvas: Ultra-black with a true matte look.
Swatches:
Kay Beauty UK: Eye Stylist Liquid Eyeliner Swatches – Sizzling Mocha & Black Canvas
Kay Beauty Hydra Creme Lipstick shade Poised
Kay Beauty UK: Hydra Creme Lipstick
Price: TBC What it is: A creamy, hydrating lipstick enriched with Hyaluronic acid, Moroccan oil, and lychee extract Shade notes: It is available in 16 shades. I have shade Poised to show you. Wear: Comfortable, non-drying, with a soft satin finish.
Swatches:
Kay Beauty UK: Hydra Creme Lipstick Swatch – shade Poised
Kay Beauty Intense Black 24H Kajal Eyeliner Duo
Kay Beauty UK: Intense Black 24H Kajal Eyeliner Duo
Price: TBC What it is: Two in one creamy kajal and liquid eyeliner in intense black, designed for both lash line and waterline. Formula feel: Creamy kohl pencil, and inky felt tip with smooth glide
Swatches:
Kay Beauty UK: Intense Black 24H Kajal Eyeliner Duo Swatches
KohlStar 24 Hour Kajal shade Spade
Price: TBC What it is: A jet-black, 24-hour wear kajal pencil. Shade notes:Spade is a classic, bold black – perfect for a smoked-out lash line.
Swatches:
Kay Beauty UK: Kohlstar 24 Hr Kajal Swatch
Kay Beauty Velvet Creme Multi-Use Blush shade Soften
Kay Beauty UK: Velvet Creme Multi-Use Blush
Price: TBC What it is: Cream to powder blush for cheeks, lips, and eyes. Shade notes: Available in 4 shades. I have shade Soften to show you. Formula feel: Creamy, blendable, and buildable without going patchy.
Swatches:
Kay Beauty UK: Velvet Creme Multi-Use Blush Swatch – Soften
Kay Beauty UK: Eyekanvas Discover Eyeshadow Palette
Price: TBC What it is: A compact eyeshadow palette with curated shades for easy day-to-night looks. Shade notes:Embrace has warm rose and bronze tones with a mix of matte and shimmer finishes. Formula feel: Smooth mattes and reflective metallics that layer beautifully.
Kay Beauty EyeKanvas Eyeshadow Palette shade Sunkissed
Kay Beauty UK: Eyekanvas Eyeshadow Palette
Price: TBC What it is: A large palette packed with golden and earthy tones in a range of textures and finishes Shade notes: I There are three colourways, I have shade Sunkissed Formula feel: Rich pigmentation and easy blending and minimal fallout.
Swatches:
Kay Beauty UK: Eyekanvas Eyeshadow Palette Swatches shade Sunkissed
Overall Thoughts
Kay Beauty really delivers on both performance and aesthetics. The formulas are enriched with nourishing ingredients, and the colour payoff is spot on.
If you’ve been curious about the brand, the UK Space NK launch this September is the perfect time to dive in. My top picks so far? The Hydra Creme Lipstick in Poised for everyday elegance, the KohlStar 24 Hour Kajal and the cute mini palette, the Eyekanvas Discover Eyeshadow Palette in shade Embrace.
FAQs
When is Kay Beauty launching in the UK?
September 2025 (exact date to be confirmed), exclusively at Space NK.
Will Kay Beauty be available in all Space NK stores?
It will be available both online and in select Space NK stores across the UK.
Is Kay Beauty cruelty-free?
Yes, Kay Beauty is vegan and cruelty-free.
Where to buy Kay Beauty in the UK
Kay Beauty is set to launch at Space NK in the UK in September 2025.
If you looking to discover another new brand to Space NK, read: Kulfi Beauty UK Review & Swatches – Launching at Space NK.
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If you’ve been waiting for Kulfi Beauty to hit UK shelves, the time has come! This is my full Kulfi Beauty UK review with swatches and product thoughts ahead of the official UK launch at Space NK on Friday 8th August 2025.
I’ve tested five of the most exciting products from the range, from the Main Match Concealer to the dreamy Heirloom Lipsticks. Here’s everything you need to know before it drops.
What is Kulfi Beauty?
Kulfi Beauty UK Review & Swatches – Launching at Space NK
Before I dive into this Kulfi Beauty UK review, here’s a little background. Kulfi Beauty is a South Asian-inspired makeup brand known for its bold colour stories, creamy formulas, and inclusive shade ranges. Founded with joy and celebration in mind, this brand champions skin tones that are often overlooked.
Their mission? To make makeup feel like fun, not pressure, and it shows. Founder Priyanka Ganjoo created the Kulfi Beauty brand back in 2021 with the aim of addressing the lack of representation for South Asian individuals in the beauty industry. Having tried the products, however, and meeting lovely Priyanka, I feel it’s truly a brand for everyone.
Where to Buy Kulfi Beauty in the UK
The Kulfi Beauty UK launch is happening at Space NK (both online and selected stores including the brand new Oxford Circus store) on Friday 8th August 2025. You’ll be able to shop all the core products including mascara, concealer, blush, shadow, and lipstick and more.
Kulfi Beauty UK Review – Best Products to Try First
I have been trying out a selection of products and I’m really impressed. Here’s a collection of mini reviews to help you shop this new-to-the-UK brand.
Kulfi Beauty UK Launch – What to Buy
Main Match Concealer (£26) – shade Bad Badaam swatch
Kulfi Beauty UK Launch – Main Match Concealer
A medium buildable coverage concealer that blends seamlessly and stays put all day with it’s crease-proof and self setting formula.
Kulfi Beauty UK Launch – Main Match Concealer Doe Foot Applicator
I matched myself with The Bad Badaam shade at the launch event in July and I am really pleased with it. If you’re a shade twin, I think this might be a great one for you too. It has a really nice neutral tone and is very easy to blend.
Kulfi Beauty UK Main Match Concealer Swatch – Bad Badaam
I use it under my eyes and over any areas of hyperpigmentation and it works so well to even out my skin tone.
Kulfi Beauty Main Match Concealer shade – Bad Badaam
Here’s a list of my foundation matches in case it helps to choose your shade:
Naked Sundays BeautyScreen SPF50 Peptide Foundation Tint shade 2 or 2.5
MERIT The Uniform Tinted Mineral SPF 50 shade 24
Sweed Glass Skin Foundation shade 5
Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint Glow Healthy Glow Foundation shade 2N
Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Gel Tint shade 4 (£34)
Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup SPF 50 in Light Cool 3 (£39)
Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second Skin Matte Foundation in 2N (£39)
Shiseido Synchro Skin Radiant Lifting Foundation in 310 (£47)
e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 20 Light Cool (£8)
Sisley Paris Phyto Teint Perfection Foundation in 2N1 (£80)
Shiseido Revitalessence Skin Glow Foundation in 250 (£49)
Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Foundation in 130 Light Warm £42)
NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Deauville (£41)
Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation shade 115C (£39.50)
Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Foundation in 4 neutral (£39)
La Mer Radiant Skin Tint in Light 22 (£80)
Cle de Peau Radiant Cream Foundation in 020 Light Medium Ochre (£108)
Cle de Peau Radiant Fluid Foundation Natural in 020 Light Medium Ochre (£121)
This is mousse-like cream shadow formula and it delivers high-impact shimmer in both duo-chrome and metallic finishes, with zero fallout. I have the shade Sitara Sparkes:
Kulfi Beauty UK Zari Eyes – swatch Sitari Sparkles
This kind of shadow is perfect for one-and-done eye looks and it also layers really nicely over my REESON Lid Elixir, which is great if you want to add in some wearable skincare.
Mehndi Moment Blush (£24) – Lucky Lotus Swatch
Kulfi Beauty UK Mehndi Moment Blush
This is a super pigmented tube of blush and you only need a tiny bit. I have shade Lucky Lotus which is a vibrant purple shade, and probably not the one I’d choose for my skin tone.
Kulfi Beauty UK Mehndi Moment Blush Swatch – Lucky Lotus
I find that popping a small amount on to the back of your hand and then working it into a brush before applying is the most foolproof way of using it.
Heirloom Satin Lipstick (£28) – Bangle Box Swatch
Kulfi Beauty UK Launch – Heirloom Satin Lipstick
The Heirloom Satin Lipstick might actually be my top pick from the whole collection. I have the shade Bangle Box which is a gorgeous soft pink.
I also really loved the look of Polki Dots, which has a beautiful peachy tone. It’s a gorgeous formula, and perfect for everyday wear. It is super comfortable and creamy. Love it.
I got on really well with this mascara. Think fluttery, natural length with serious staying power. It is a tubing mascara, so it’s long-lasting and smudge-proof. I really like the slim wand with the spiky ball on the end which is great for getting into the outer lashes and pulling them outwards.
Kulfi Beauty UK Launch – Badi Lash Mascara
A little goes a long way with this, and it gives a nice lift to the lashes.
My Kulfi Beauty Application Video
Final Thoughts on My Kulfi Beauty UK Review
If you’re thinking of trying something new when Kulfi Beauty launches in the UK, I can wholeheartedly recommend this range. The formulas are fun, easy to use, and they genuinely perform. Definitely try the Heirloom Satin Lipsticks if you are looking for an easy to wear, and comfortable lip colour, with gorgeous packaging.
This Kulfi Beauty UK review was such a pleasure to write, and I look forward to trying more products from the brand.
