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Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint Glow Healthy Glow Foundation Review & Swatches

March 31, 2025 - 6:00 am | March 31, 2025 face, makeup

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Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint Glow Healthy Glow Foundation Review & Swatches

I’m a huge Guerlain Terracotta fan and I have loved some of the brand’s foundations over the years, so I was very excited to test out the Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint Glow Healthy Glow Foundation. I have photos and swatches for you. Here’s everything you need to know.

What is Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint Glow?

Liquid foundation
Formulated with 95% naturally-derived ingredients
Longwear hold
Transfer resistant
Helps to plump the skin
Delivers a fresh and luminous finish
Infused with skincare ingredients
Super light texture
Buildable formula
Second skin finish
Light-reflecting mother-of-pearls provide an instant natural glow
Available in 30 shades

Key Ingredients

95% Naturally Derived ingredients

Neroli Water – to hydrate the skin

Argan Oil – to hydrate and provide lasting comfort

Vitamin E – provides antioxidant protection

Gylcerin – to lock in moisture

Offers

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Shades & Swatches

Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint Glow has 30 shades with 16 intensities and 3 undertones (neutral, cool, warm) in the collection.

I have three neutral shades to show you, 1.5N, 2.0N and 2.5N:

Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint Glow swatches

Before & After Photos

I chose shade 2N which is the shade I have always used in Guerlain foundations. I think it may be a touch darker than previous formulas, but 2N in Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint Glow certainly works really well for my skin tone.

Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint Glow - Before Photo — Before photo

Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint Glow - After Photo - shade 2N — Shade 2N

For my shade twins out there, here is a selection of all my other best matches:

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)
Givenchy Skincaring Foundation in 2-N150 (£47)
Dior Forever Natural Nude Foundation in 2N (£48)

My Review

First of all, I have to say, I love how easily this foundation applies. It is literally effortless and take absolutely no work to achieve a flawless finish. It is a complete joy to apply.

It is super light and hydrating on the skin, and actually feels like skincare as it is going on. You can see that it gives a nice plumping effect on the complexion, and it really makes my skin look lovely and fresh and healthy.

The formula is nice and buildable. It’s a medium and you can definitely build it to full, but it still looks natural even when you do. I love how smooth it makes my skin look and it’s super forgiving on any texture and lines. It’s just flawless.

It terms of finish – there’s radiance but it’s not overly shiny or dewy. It makes skin so plump and healthy looking but it is definitely not shiny. It is quite glowy when first applied, but it does dry down quite a bit, and the glow recedes a little, but it stays really flawless looking. I don’t powder it which I think helps it to keep more glow as the day goes on.

It definitely has a naturally radiant finish, but it’s not dewy per se and considering it is called Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint Glow, I was expecting more glow. Having said that, it is probably the kind of finish that a lot of people are looking for.

Throughout the day, it wears so well. I find that by the end of the day, my skin still looks pretty flawless and it doesn’t fade at all or go patchy. It really is an excellent performer.

Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint Glow Packaging

Also, I absolutely LOVE the packaging. The glass bottle design is so chic, and it is certainly the most beautiful foundation bottle I have seen in a long time. I literally love everything about it. Plus it is recyclable and contains 25% recycled glass.

Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint Glow Shade 2N

All in all, I am pretty obsessed with this, and will be reaching for this for days out and also evenings when I want a flawless finish. Bravo Guerlain!

Application video

Where to buy it

Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint Glow Healthy Glow Foundation is £50 – get 20% off at Sephora with my code REALLYREESPH – via the links below:

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Jo Malone London Beach Blossom Cologne Review

March 28, 2025 - 12:30 pm | March 28, 2025 fragrance

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Jo Malone London Beach Blossom Cologne Review

As soon as I heard the name Jo Malone London Beach Blossom I was extremely interested to try it. I don’t think I’ve really seen a fragrance with this kind of vibe from Jo Malone so I immediately wanted to know more. Here’s what you need to know.

What is Jo Malone London Beach Blossom?

This fragrance has been designed to instantly transport you to warmer climes. Think beaches (obviously), warm sun on your skin, and closing your eyes and waking up in the Seychelles (not that I’d know what that is like!).

Jo Malone London say:

Pack your bags for a summer escape. On the idyllic palm-fringed beaches of the Seychelles, encounter the rare coco de mer. Basking in tropical sunlight, the sea coconut’s sculptural form inspires the fresh solar scent of Beach Blossom Cologne.

A refreshing twist of coconut water carried on the breeze, meeting the sparkling clarity of lime and mint, wrapped in the allure of tonka bean.

The Notes

Top Note: Lime – zesty freshness

Heart Note: Coconut Water – light and refreshing

Base Note: Tonka Bean – warm accents of vanilla and almond

My Review

This is a lovely beachy fragrance, and I can’t really think of anything similar in the Jo Malone London collection. It has creamy coconut with a little bit of a suntan lotion vibe which I always find really comforting.

The lime and mint give it a kind of summer cocktail feel at the start but there’s also something about it that reminds me of the Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt, although that one conjures up a completely different type of beach – more British, less tropical. Beach Blossom is all about a sun-kissed summer getaway.

First Impressions

Jo Malone London Beach Blossom packaging

The bottle is understated, and chic, but I have to say, I do really prefer the square Jo Malone bottles, as opposed to these rounded ones. But that’s just a personal preference!

What does Jo Malone Beach Blossom smell like?

At first spritz, Beach Blossom has a fresh and airy citrus brightness that’s really enlivening and uplifting. It is softly sweet, but not in an overpowering way and it is freshly floral rather than sugary.

Everything softens out to a lovely creamy, skin-like warmth that feels super comforting with those vibes of sunshine and sea salt on your skin.

Longevity & Performance

This isn’t a huge fragrance, you can definitely smell it on yourself, but it isn’t overpowering at all. I found that it lasts really well on my skin. I could still smell it on my wrist about 6 hours after spritzing which I was pretty impressed with.

Who Will Love It?

If you love breezy, sun-drenched florals with a touch of salty skin warmth, this one will be for you. It’s chic and feminine, and combines summer freshness with richer creamy notes that give you that cashmere hug feeling. I think this will be a real crowd pleaser.

Final Verdict

Beach Blossom Cologne is a gorgeous summery fragrance that isn’t too heady and keeps things nice and radiant and fresh. I think this would be an easy blind buy as it ticks all the boxes for a summer scent that still has cosy vibes, and it’s limited edition so you might want to snap it up before it’s gone.

If you haven’t already, make sure you check out Jo Malone London Care Collection Review.

Where to buy it

Jo Malone London Beach Blossom Cologne is available now for £86 for 50ml and £124 for 100ml via the links below:

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NYX Lip IV Hydrating Gloss Stain Review and Swatches

March 26, 2025 - 12:30 pm | March 26, 2025 lips, makeup

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NYX Lip IV Hydrating Gloss Stain Review and Swatches

I have been loving the new launches from NYX so I was really excited to try the NYX Lip IV Hydrating Gloss Stains which really remind of the YSL Glossy Stains that I used to be addicted to back in the day. Here’s the lowdown with photos and swatches.

What is NYX Lip IV?

Hydrating gloss stain
Designed with water-breaking technology
Unique sensorial, lip-refreshing feel
Vinyl-like wet-look glossy finish
Can be left shiny or blotted away to leave a stain
Drip-shaped doe-foot to easily define lip line
Available in 16 shades

NYX Lip IV Hydrating Gloss Stain Shades and Swatches

There are 16 shades in the full collection. I have 6 shades to show you:

NYX Lip IV Hydrating Gloss Stain Swatches

Here are the swatches as a stain although having tested a couple of the shades, I find the stain to be more intense on the lips:

NYX Lip IV Hydrating Gloss Stain Swatches of stain no gloss

My Review

What makes these really great is that, not only are they a super glossy lip colour, but when the gloss has faded away, you are left with a really long lasting stain. As I said at the top, they really remind me the YSL Glossy Stain, especially the Water Pop variety which has a similar watery sensation on the lips.

As a more recent comparison, there is some similarity between the NYX Lip IV and the Rare Beauty Lip Oils. NYX has thicker, glossier, water-like consistency, but both formulas stain the lips in a very similar way. I think that the NYX formula is potentially more hydrating.

If you want to check out the Rare Beauty ones, read: Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil UK Review and Swatches.

There’s a pretty impressive shade collection and all the ones I have are super wearable, especially as a stain. I do find that the thick gloss texture can get on your teeth after you have first applied it, but I am inclined to think that this is a me problem!

Once the gloss has gone and a stain is left, I like to top up with a clear gloss or balm. I am currently obsessed with the Sephora Lift & Firm Plumping Lip Balm* which you can get 20% off of with code REALLYREESPH.

If you’re looking for a lip gloss-lip stain hybrid, I don’t really think you can go wrong with these. My favourite shades so far are 02 Hydra Honey, 07 Bubblegum Burst and 08 Drippin in Rose.

Where to buy them

The NYX Lip IV Hydrating Gloss is £10.99 (although check links for offers) and available now via the links below:

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Polynucleotide Eyes with Faded Skin Part 1

March 25, 2025 - 8:30 pm | March 25, 2025 beauty, sarahfynn, SKIN TALK

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hey hey everyone! How you doing? We are officially more than half way through March already and I cant believe it! Still next month is my birthday month so the countdown is real!

Today’s post will an update on my under eye treatment journey! If you havent checked out my previous post detailing my plans and concerns, you can check it out here

So I decided to start my journey with polynucleotide eyes. I had 3 consultations in feb with different clinics and all 3 recommended this treatment. I decided to get them had at Faded Skin as this place is based in south London and I had seen all good reviews. Tashana the owner is qualified too.

I also decided to start with 2 sessions, take a break to see any benefits at all before I did any more. I know they recommend 3 or 4 to start with but there are also suggestions that you can see results after 1 treatment. I didn’t want to go through 3-4 sessions without proof of benefits from at least 2 sessions! The issue with polynucleotides though is that it takes a few weeks before you see any results so I had already prepared myself mentally for this.

At the time of writing this post, Im actually 2 weeks post 1st session but by the time this is published I would have done my 2nd session.

TW- bloody pictures!

Prep for 1st session

The prep for the 1st session is very simple, no eye cream/ makeup 48 hours prior, but I gave myself an extra day just incase. My 1st session was on 22nd Feb. After arrival, numbing cream was applied and waited about 10 mins for it to work. I’m sorry but that numbing cream did absolutely NOTHING! NADA LOL. I would say my pain tolerance level is medium maybe a 5.5/10 but I found this painful! I would rate this a 7.9/10 personally but the treatment is done in about 10-15 mins so at least it was quick!

Post treatment

The tiny bumps and swelling started to reduce and after 2 hours by at least 85% . I didn’t feel any stinging and I didn’t have any reaction afterwards. Aftercare is pretty simple, I didn’t touch/let water around my eye area for 24 hours because of the open wounds. Didn’t sleep on my face or wear any makeup/ eye cream. By day 3 though I was able to go back to my usual routine. I did have some bruising on one eye, this was still present by day 10 but since then it fully healed.

Ive been taking progress pictures and looking at my eye area now I really dont see much of a difference! Im writing this post after 2 weeks of my 1st treatment but I’m aware that polynucleotides do take a while before you see results, some people see results right away but others have to wait weeks. By the time this post goes up, I would have had my 2nd treatment. I’m looking forward to that and I will come up with an update after that too.

I have worn makeup since my treatment and whilst my under eye area looked much better, I don’t know if its all down to the treatment because I also used the Bobbi Brown under eye primer for the 1st time (I LOVE the face base). I’m looking forward to my next treatment and hopefully I start to see some results

You can read up on polynucleotides for more info on the exact treatment if you’re interest. This treatment isn’t new on the scene, its been around for some time.

take care of yourself

catch you laterrr

Inde Wild Sunscreen Glow Drops SPF 50+ Review

March 25, 2025 - 12:30 pm | March 25, 2025 Skin

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25 Mar 2025 (Updated: 24 Mar 2025)

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Inde Wild Sunscreen Glow Drops SPF 50+ Review

As an avid high protection sunscreen fan, I was keen to test out the Inde Wild Sunscreen Glow Drops SPF 50. Here’s what you need to know with before and after photos.

Is Inde Wild Sunscreen Glow Drops SPF 50 mineral or chemical?

The Inde Wild Sunscreen Glow Drops SPF 50+ is a mineral sunscreen product:

Lightweight serum-sunscreen hybrid
Newly reformulated SPF 50 Glow Drops
Now with a rosy-peach hue
Designed to blend seamlessly into all skin tones
Doesn’t leave a white cast
Packed with 6+ Ayurvedic actives like Centella and Liquorice Root
Hydrates, soothes, and brightens
Suitable acne prone, sensitive and dry to oily skins
Protects the skin from 99% of UV radiation
Reduces dark spots and hyperpigmentation
Boosts collagen production

Key Ingredients

Zinc Oxide 12% – mineral skin protectant to provide protection against the full spectrum of UVA and UVB rays

Centella – provides intense hydration and helps increase collagen productions

Allantoin – calms and moisturises the skin

Licorice Root – soothes the skin

Niacinamide – helps to balance acne prone skin

Rosemary – helps to heal the skin barrier

Vitamin E – provides antioxidant protection and soothes skin

Before & After Photos

Here’s the before photo:

Before Inde Wild Sunscreen Glow Drops SPF 50+ — Before

And here’s a photo with the glow drops applied to my skin:

After Inde Wild Sunscreen Glow Drops SPF 50+ — After

My Review

Inde Wild Sunscreen Glow Drops SPF 50+ texture

I think this is a really nice sunscreen and I like how it applies more like skincare rather than a typical SPF. It has a really nice peachy tint, that’s completely invisible on my complexion, and it takes no work at all to blend in seamlessly.

It feels light and hydrating, and it isn’t overly dewy or greasy looking, which makes it a really good base for makeup. As far as I can tell, there’s zero white cast and this should work really well on a wide range of skin tones.

It gives the skin a really nice glow but it’s nothing over the top, which can sometimes be a downside of sunscreen with a high SPF. It sits nicely under makeup and I found that my foundation applied nicely on top of it, and didn’t slip and slide around.

Inde Wild Sunscreen Glow Drops SPF 50+ packaging

The packaging looks really cute and comes in a dropper style bottle with a pipette. The only downside of this is that some of the formula drips around the neck of the bottle when you replace the dropper. While pipettes are fun for application, I generally don’t think they are that practical and I prefer the squeezy tube style packaging of the new sunscreen products from Ultra Violette and KOSAS. For more information on those read:

Kosas DreamBeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Review & Swatches
Ultra Violette Future Fluid SPF 50+ Superlight Mineral Skinscreen Review

All in all, I think this is a really nice high protection mineral sunscreen and I am very happy to keep it in my rotation.

Where to buy it

The Inde Wild Sunscreen Glow Drops SPF 50+ is £32 for 30ml. You can get 20% off via my code REALLYREESPH via the following link:

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Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint Glow Healthy Glow Foundation Review & Swatches

What is Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint Glow?

Key Ingredients