REESON No.2 Brush Review

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REESON No.2 Brush Review

I just added a new brush to my REESON Beauty collection and I wanted to shout about it! Here’s what you need to know about the REESON No.2 Brush.

What is the REESON No.2 Brush?

I started working on this new brush because I really wanted something to apply and blend my REESON Lid Elixir which is an everyday go-to. If you haven’t tried it yet, you must! My eyelids have never been in such good shape! However, this brush can be used for most of micro- application and blending jobs across all makeup formats/

REESON No. 2 features:

  • Go-to tool for seamless application and effortless blending
  • Small, fluffy brush
  • Luxurious yet functional
  • Perfect for applying the REESON Lid Elixir*
  • Blends powder eyeshadow
  • Blends and smooths out concealer
  • Ideal for micro-applying setting powder
  • Vegan and cruelty free

How to use it

You can use this brush in lots of different ways. If you are using it for Lid Elixir, squeeze out a small amount of product onto the back of your hand, and then dip the tip of the brush into the product and then gently smooth and blend it over the lid. Wipe off excess product from the brush on to the back of the hand before using it to blend out the edges.

The brush can also be used to blend out powders. I particularly love it for micro-applying powder which I find is so much better than blanket powdering. You can gently take down shine in certain areas, and leave the glow in all the right places.

REESON No. 2 Demo Video

My Review

REESON No.2 Brush
REESON No.2 Brush

This new brush has quickly become an essential part of my daily makeup routine.

REESON No.2 is perfectly dense but still fluffy enough to give you a diffused, airbrushed finish. It picks up the perfect amount of product, which is something that’s so important. We’ve all had that experience where we go in with a brush and it picks up way too much product, and everything starts to go wrong. The bristles are designed to give you that perfect “just-right” application, and it blends so beautifully.

Whether you’re working with powder, cream, or liquid, this brush works its magic on all formulas. My powders go on seamlessly, and creamy products like concealers blend in like second skin.

Versatility

A great brush has to be versatile, right? And this one definitely is. It’s not just great for Lid Elixir, I’ve been using it for highlighter and setting powder pretty much every day as well. The size and shape are perfect for applying those products precisely where you want them without overdoing it. The soft bristles never feel scratchy, so there’s no irritation, even if you have sensitive skin.

Longevity:

I’ve put the REESON No.2 brush to the test when it comes to washing and it cleans up beautifully. The bristles don’t shed, and the brush itself doesn’t lose its shape. It’s one of those brushes that just keeps on looking good.

If you are looking for a bigger multi-tasking brush, make sure you also check out the REESON No. 1 brush. The large end is perfect for applying and blending foundation, skin tint, the REESON Bronzing Balm (which is our best-seller and has already achieved cult status) and the small end is brilliant for contouring, applying, blending concealer and much much more. I use mine every single day and it gives me the most flawless finish. It is genuinely the best complexion brush I own.

Where to buy it

The REESON No. 2 Brush is available now for £19 via the link below:

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Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Contour Review & Swatches

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Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Contour Review & Swatches

2025 seems to be shaping up to be the year of the contour already and the latest brand to chime in is the gorgeous brand from Selena Gomez, Rare. I have all the shades of the new Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Contour here to show you. If you like the look of it, don’t hang around as it’s selling fast!

What is Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Contour?

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Contour packaging
Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Contour packaging
  • Weightless, easy-to-blend liquid contour
  • Designed to define and enhance your favourite feature
  • Airy, blendable texture
  • Buildable, streak-free formula
  • Blends evenly and seamlessly
  • Can be layered under or over makeup
  • Uses long-lasting fade-resistant pigments for all-day wear
  • Available in 7 shades for a range of skin tones

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Contour Shades & Swatches

There are 7 shadow-like shades created for a range of skin tones:

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Contour Shades
Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Contour Shades
  • Gentle – fair (cool taupe)
  • Mellow – light (cool brown)
  • Solace – medium (cool taupe)
  • Serene – medium (brown)
  • Tranquil – medium deep (cool brown)
  • Peaceful – deep (neutral brown)
  • Sublime – deep (cool brown)

Here are the swatches:

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Contour Swatches
Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Contour Swatches

How to use it

Dot it or swipe it on using the applicator to any areas of the face that you want to create shadow (hollows of your cheeks, nose, forehead, jawline, and chin).

I would recommend dotting as it is better to build up the product rather than applying more than you need. You can then use a fluffy brush or makeup sponge to blend it out.

My Review

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Contour doe-foot applicator
Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Contour doe-foot applicator

I think this product is going to go down really well and it is already selling fast! The texture is smooth and silky and slighter sheerer than the Rare Beauty blushes that are so pigmented that you have to be very careful not to over-apply.

The Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Contour also has more play time than the blush formula, so you don’t have to be in a mad rush to blend it out. Once dried down though, the colour is very long lasting and doesn’t budge, smudge or move.

I think it is best to apply a small amount and blend, and then build it up in layers if you require a more intense effect. It is easy to add more, but very hard to take it away.

In terms of shades, I think I can use both Gentle and Mellow. I am still deciding which one looks better out of the two. I’ll keep you updated on that!

If you want to check out some other contour products, Charlotte Tilbury just added to their shade range. Read: Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Contour Wand Shades & Swatches – New for 2025

Where to buy it

The Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Contour is £27 for 14.88ml and it’s available and selling fast via the links below:

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Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Contour Wand Shades & Swatches – New for 2025

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Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Contour Wand Shades & Swatches - New for 2025

Team Tilbury have expanded the shade range of their contour wands and there are now 7 options in the collection. Here’s what you need to know about the full collection of Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Contour Wand Shades. I have swatches of them to show you.

What are the new shades of Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Contour Wand

When this product first launched, there were two shades – Light Medium and Medium Deep.

Check out my post I wrote back in 2017 – Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand and Contour Wand Review.

There are now seven shades in the full collection for 2025:

  • Fair – soft taupe brown
  • Fair-Medium – light camel brown
  • Medium – smooth sienna brown
  • Medium-Deep – cognac brown
  • Tan – silky saddle brown
  • Tan-Deep – deep cocoa brown
  • Deep – rich espresso brown

See swatches of each shade below.

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Contour Wand Shades 2025
New Contour Wand Shades 2025

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Contour Wand New Shade Swatches

I have the shades here for you. Here is Fair, Fair-Medium, Medium-Deep, Tan, Tan-Deep, Deep:

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Contour Wand Shades 2025
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Contour Wand Swatches 2025
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Contour Wand Swatches 2025

Please note I have only 6 of the shades swatched as I have somehow ended up with 2 lots of Medium-Deep. Sorry!

Key Ingredients

  • Treated pigments – provide good adherence and colour uniformity to create shadows and define features for a natural finish
  • Siloxanes – for a lightweight finish, dry feel and easy blending

Frequently Asked Questions

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Contour Wand - Which Shade to Choose
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Contour Wand – Which Shade to Choose

How do you use the Charlotte Tilbury Contour Wand?

Twist to activate and dot the product on to the skin using the cushion applicator.

Focus application on the hollows of your cheeks, sides of the nose, along forehead and temples, and the jawline. Buff with a brush to blend.

Remember to twist the applicator closed before replacing the cap.

Which shade Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Contour Wand to use

The shades names of the Contour Wands correlate to your skin tone. So if you’re fair skinned choose Fair, if you’re fair to medium choose Fair-Medium, and so on.

If you need more guidance, check out my swatches above to get a better idea of the shades and tones.

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Contour Wand - How to Apply
Charlotte Tilbury Contour Wand – How to Apply

Where to buy it

The full collection of the Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Contour Wand is available now via the links below:

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e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Powder Filter Review & Swatches

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e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Powder Filter Review & Swatches

There’s a new e.l.f. powder that just launched and I have been testing it out. Here’s what you need to know about the e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Powder Filter. I have a review and swatches here for you.

e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Powder Filter?

What is e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Powder Filter
What is e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Powder Filter

This is described as a light buildable, ultra-fine pressed setting powder:

  • Blurs the look of pores
  • Reduces shine and the appearance of oil
  • Sets makeup with a soft-focus glow
  • Super light texture
  • Buildable coverage
  • Long lasting formula
  • Can be used on its own or to set and refresh makeup for long-lasting wear
  • Crease-resistant
  • Includes velour puff and mirror
  • Available in 12 flexible shades

e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Powder Filter Shades and Swatches

There are 12 shades in the collection:

  • Fair Neutral Cool
  • Fair Warm
  • Light Neutral
  • Light Warm
  • Medium Neutral
  • Medium Warm
  • Tan Warm
  • Tan Neutral Warm
  • Deep Warm
  • Deep Neutral
  • Rich Cool
  • Rich Warm
e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Powder Filter Shades - Fair Neutral, Fair Warm, Light Neutral
e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Powder Filter Shades – Fair Neutral, Fair Warm, Light Neutral
e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Powder Filter Shades
e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Powder Filter Shades

I have swatches of Fair Neutral Cool, Fair Warm and Light Neutral:

e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Powder Filter Swatches - Fair Neutral, Fair Warm, Light Neutral
e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Powder Filter Swatches – Fair Neutral, Fair Warm, Light Neutral

The shade I chose to use is Light Neutral.

How to apply e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Pressed Powder Filter

Gently press finishing powder into skin with the included puff or a small fluffy brush (I prefer the brush method)

You can use it alone to softly mattify and give the skin a filtered appearance or to set and refresh makeup.

My Review

e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Powder Filter Review
e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Powder Filter Review

I am a massive fan of the e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Foundation which I think you should definitely check out if you are looking for an affordable yet high performance soft matte foundation with buildable coverage. I have a full blog post with swatches of every shade: e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation Review and Swatches.

Because I have been loving that foundation, I was super keen to check out this new launch.

The e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Powder Filter is a pressed finishing powder designed to smooth out imperfections, blur pores, and give your skin a soft glow.

Application & Formula

The powder’s texture is smooth and finely milled, and it has an almost creamy texture when you swipe your fingertip across it. I used a small fluffy brush to apply it and I found that it picks up beautifully that way. There is a velour puff included in the compact, but I prefer to be a bit more precise when it comes to applying powder products, as I tend to be a bit of a powder-phobe!

The formula feels very light on the skin and I find that it can blur imperfections whilst retaining the skin’s luminosity and it doesn’t make it look too matte. I find that it doesn’t settle into fine lines or emphasise texture, which is a win for those who want a radiant finish without looking shiny or oily.

Performance

On application, the powder sets makeup really easily, and it softly takes down the shine without looking obviously powdery or matte, which is always my fear. I tested it on just half of my face, and it held up really well and helped my foundation stay in place well, in the areas I applied it.

e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Powder Filter Before & After Video

Check out this half face demo:

Final Thoughts

The e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Powder Filter is an absolute must-try if you are looking for something super affordable that will gently set makeup without looking cakey or heavy. If you don’t like powder, but find that sometimes your mascara smudges or your concealer creases, it might be worth trying this. Use it under the eye area and over lids and you may find this really helps. I think it does a really good job, especially for the price.

Where to buy it?

e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Powder Filter is £14 and available now via the links below:

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Chantecaille Just Skin Tinted Moisturizer Review – New Formula 2024

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Chantecaille Just Skin Tinted Moisturizer Review - New Formula 2024

Chantecaille Just Skin Tinted Moisturizer has been reformulated and I have been testing it out. Here’s what you need to know.

What is difference about the new formula of Chantecaille Just Skin Tinted Moisturizer?

Chantecaille Just Skin Tinted Moisturizer New Formula
Chantecaille Just Skin Tinted Moisturizer New Formula

Chantecaille’s Just Skin was one of first makeup and skincare complexion formulas and the new version is now cyclic silicone and microplastic-free, with lots of other ingredient enhancements:

  • Lightweight tinted moisturiser
  • New cocktail of botanicals to offer even more hydration and skincare benefits
  • Includes antioxidant-rich thyme and butterfly bush from the original formula
  • Has the addition of Spirodela Polyrhiza Extract, red algae and Tara Tree Extract to offer hydration and visible line smoothing benefits
  • Built-in mineral sunscreen SPF 15
  • Designed to deliver flawless, filtered-looking fresh skin
  • Smooth and natural dewy finish
  • Free from cyclic silicones, microplastics, parabens, and fragrance

Key Ingredients

New hydrating Botanical Polysaccharide – delivers significantly higher skin hydration in one hour
New Smoothing Botanical Shield – significantly reduces the appearance
of wrinkles in one hour

Chantecaille Just Skin Tinted Moisturizer Shades & Swatches

There are 12 shades in the new formula:

  • Opaline – ultra fair with cool rosy undertones
  • Aura – fair with cool undertones
  • Alabaster – light with balanced undertones
  • Bliss – light with peach undertones
  • Vanilla – medium light with balanced undertones
  • Nude – medium with cool undertones
  • Glow – medium with warm undertones
  • Tan – medium deep with balanced undertones
  • Wheat – medium deep with warm undertones
  • Topaz – medium deep with cool undertones
  • Chestnut – deep with balanced undertones
  • Mahogany – deep with warm undertones

Swatches

I have three of the shades to show you, Bliss, Vanilla, Glow:

Chantecaille Just Skin Tinted Moisturizer Swatches - Bliss, Vanilla, Glow
Chantecaille Just Skin Tinted Moisturizer Swatches – Bliss, Vanilla, Glow

Here are the brand swatches of all the shades:

Chantecaille Just Skin Tinted Moisturizer Brand Swatches
Chantecaille Just Skin Tinted Moisturizer Brand Swatches

Before and After Photos

I chose the shade Bliss as my best match.

Chantecaille Just Skin Tinted Moisturizer Before Photo
Before
Chantecaille Just Skin Tinted Moisturizer After Photo - shade Bliss
After Photo – shade Bliss

My Review of the new formula of Chantecaille Just Skin

Chantecaille Just Skin Tinted Moisturizer Shade Bliss
Chantecaille Just Skin Tinted Moisturizer Shade Bliss

It has been a while since I used Chantecaille Just Skin but I used to really enjoy it, especially as it was one of the first types of tinted moisturiser and one of the early skincare and makeup hybrid products that also contained SPF.

I have been testing out the new formula for a couple of weeks and I really like it. It is super easy to apply, and the gel-cream texture melts into the skin effortlessly.

It feels weightless on the skin, and once applied I have been forgetting that it’s even on my skin. It just feels like really good skincare.

Chantecaille Just Skin offers light buildable coverage and I think it’s really good at evening out skin tone and making the appearance of pores and fine lines much less obvious. I find it very good for neutralising redness too, and it just delivers a really harmonised look.

I find that the shade Bliss softly warms up my complexion, so it doesn’t look odd if I literally put this one and nothing else. You know how some foundation products instantly need something adding on top? This doesn’t – it’s such a good one and done product.

I love the softly dewy finish, and the fact that you can build it up in the areas that need a bit more coverage. It is super hydrating and comfortable, and I find that it lasts really well on my skin, in fact, I am surprised to see how even and perfected my skin looks when I look in the mirror, as it doesn’t feel like I have anything on.

Although it does have SPF15 in the formula, I wear it over a dedicated sunscreen for more enhanced protection. I’m really enjoying it and it’s staying in my makeup bag for the foreseeable.

If you are looking for a more affordable option have a read of: Revlon Illuminance Serum Tint UK Review & Swatches.

And if you want something with more coverage and a higher sun protection factor, check out IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream Natural Matte SPF40 Review.

Where to buy it

The new formula of Chantecaille Just Skin is £60 for 35ml and is available via the links below:

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