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Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Gel Tint Review & Swatches

February 25, 2025 - 10:10 pm | February 25, 2025 face, makeup

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Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Gel Tint Review & Swatches

There has been a huge buzz about the brand new Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Gel Tint and I couldn’t wait to try it! Here’s what you need to know about ingredients, application and the shades. Check out my review and swatches.

What is Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Gel Tint?

milk makeup hydro grip gel tint review 2 — What is Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Gel Tint?

Hydrating skin tin
Longwear coverage – clinically proven to last up to 12 hours without fading, caking, or settling into fine lines
Non-comedogenic
Packed with triple-powered hyaluronic acid and niacinamide
Weightless gel base
Buildable light coverage
Natural dewy finish
Designed to look freshly applied even at the end of the day
Available in 15 flexible shades

Key Ingredients

Triluronic Acid – a blend of multi-molecular Hyaluronic acid works to deeply hydrate

Niacinamide and squalane – to help improve texture

Blue Agave Extract – to hydrate, soften, and smooth skin

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Gel Tint Shades & Swatches

There are 15 flexible shades in this collection. I have shades 4, 5, 6 & 7.

Here are the swatches:

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Gel Tint textures — Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Gel Tint texture

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Gel Tint Swatches

Application Video

Before & After Photos

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Gel Tint Before Photo — Before

After photo with Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Gel Tint shade 4 — Shade 4

My Review of Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Gel Tint

Packaging

I really love the vibrant blue packaging and squeezy tube delivery system. This makes the product really convenient and easy to travel with. It’s also super cute!

Application & Texture

I have to say, I absolutely love the texture of the Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Gel Tint. It is a gorgeous cooling gel texture that feels refreshing and bouncy. It melts and blends into my skin effortlessly and it’s really easy to achieve a seamless finish on the skin. There’s no cakiness, just juicy, hydrated skin.

Watch the video above to see how I applied it.

I have had lots of question about whether it feels sticky on the skin, and I’d say that if you touch your face, you can definitely feel it is a skincare formula. It has a very very slight hint of tackiness, but this does not bother me at all, especially when I look at the gorgeous glowy and flawless finish.

Longevity & Wear Test

I haven’t done a full day wear test yet, so I will update my thoughts on this very soon. However, I have been very impressed so far. Given that it’s a hydrating gel formula, it is impressively long wearing. I have combination skin, and used the lightest touch of setting powder, and it wore really well. I’ll share more info on this as soon as I can.

Stay tuned for more insights, but so far I am absolutely loving it!!

If you are looking for a matte yet radiant long wear foundation, read Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second Skin Matte Foundation Review & Swatches. And if foundations with SPF50 are more your thing, read Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup SPF 50 Review & Swatches.

Where to buy it

The Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Gel Tint is available in 15 shades for £34 now via the links below:

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TIRTIR Mask Fit Red Cushion Foundation Review

February 24, 2025 - 6:59 pm | February 24, 2025 face

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TIRTIR Mask Fit Red Cushion Foundation Review

When a beauty product goes viral, it’s hard not to be intrigued. The TIRTIR Mask Fit Red Cushion Foundation has been making waves, and as a beauty enthusiast, I couldn’t resist buying it. Here’s my review with before and after photos.

What is TIRTIR Mask Fit Red Cushion?

TIRTIR Mask Fit Red Cushion Foundation packaging

Hydrating cushion foundation
Designed to deliver full coverage
Natural, semi-matte finish
Lightweight formula
Blends seamlessly
Promises 72-hour flawless coverage
Available in 40 shades

TIRTIR Mask Fit Red Cushion Foundation Shades & Swatch

I thing I would say is that I struggled with the shades. 17N Vanilla sounded and looked like it would be a good match for me so I ordered that one, and it was way too light as you will see from the before and after photos. I probably should have ordered for 21N Ivory, or 22N Shell Beige, but seeing as 17N Vanilla was so much lighter than I anticipated, I really couldn’t be sure.

Before & After Photos

Before photo TIRTIR Mask Fit Red Cushion Foundation — Before

TIRTIR Mask Fit Red Cushion Foundation in shade 17N applied — 17N Vanillla

My Review

First Impressions

The packaging is vibrant and eye-catching. It doesn’t feel overly luxurious but it’s seems pretty sturdy and definitely does the job. Inside, the cushion is saturated with foundation, and there’s a soft sponge applicator.

Application and Coverage

Upon the first application, I didn’t get the full coverage I was expecting. When I have seen videos of this online, it looks like it gives instant full coverage, but I didn’t find this to be the case.

I found this to be a medium coverage that is buildable, although unlike the Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Foundation (review and swatches here), I do need a separate concealer for any areas that require more coverage.

Because the shade I chose is too light, I found I had to use my REESON Bronzing Balm all over to warm up my complexion, and this actually works well and means I will get more use out of this shade.

Application Video

Wear and Longevity

One of the standout claims for this cushion foundation is its longevity. I have to say that, although it lasts well, I didn’t really think it was more long lasting than many foundations I have, and it doesn’t last as long as the Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Foundation I mentioned earlier. I have combination skin, and didn’t set it with powder, so I think if I wanted to get longer wear out of it, I’d need to set it.

Finish

This foundation provides a satin finish on the skin that’s nice and flattering. There’s a good amount of glow and it doesn’t feel greasy or heavy on the skin.

It doesn’t feel overly hydrating, so if you have dry skin, it may not be for you.

What is the shade range like?

The TIRTIR Mask Fit Red Cushion Foundation boasts an impressive 40-shade range.

When cushion foundations were super popular 10 or so years ago, a lot of them only came in a few shades, so this is a good win. 40 shades is a notable achievement for a K-beauty brand.

The tricky part is that it’s hard to make sure you order the right shade, as I found. In hindsight, I’d have been better with 21N Ivory, or 22N Shell Beige, so if you are a shade twin, bear that in mind.

What skin type is it good for?

I’d say that the TIRTIR Mask Fit Red Cushion Foundation is particularly well-suited for those with normal to oily skin types. However, if you have dry or dehydrated skin, it may not be for you.

Do you need to powder it?

I tend to skip powder, however, I think this foundation would perform better and last longer on my skin if it was set with powder.

Is it easy to apply?

This is a really easy foundation to apply. It goes on nicely with the sponge, and had I ordered the correct shade, it would be great for touch ups on the go.

What is the coverage like?

The coverage is a medium and buildable formula and is nice and skin flattering. I don’t find it is enough on its own to cover any blemishes or hyperpigmentation fully, and I needed to use a concealer for any areas that required more attention.

What is the finish like?

This foundation gives the skin a lovely natural looking satin radiance.

My Other Foundation Matches

For my shade twins out there, my other matches are:

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)

Final Thoughts

I think I would have liked The TIRTIR Mask Fit Red Cushion Foundation a lot more had I managed to buy the right shade, but I suppose you can’t win them all!

I don’t think it’s as full coverage as I would have liked it to be, not that I am a full coverage person all the time, but I just expected it to cover everything in one swipe, and it definitely didn’t do that for me.

I think if you get the right shade, it will be great for quick application and touch ups on the go, especially if you like a nice naturally radiant finish.

At £25 (I got it on offer at Boots for £17), it’s good value for money and super convenient. I’m not sure if Boots have it in bigger stores, as I got my order delivered to my local store, but if they do I’d recommend testing out a few shades.

Where to buy it

The TIRTIR Mask Fit Red Cushion Foundation is £25 and available at Boots in the UK. Shop via the link below:

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TGIN Honey Miracle Hair Mask Review

February 22, 2025 - 8:05 pm | February 22, 2025 4c natural hair, hair conditioner, HAIR CONDITIONERS, HAIR PRODUCT REVIEWS, NATURAL HAIR, REVIEW INDEX, TGIN, TGIN honey miracle mask

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hihi everyone I hope all is well.

Today I will be sharing my experience with the TGIN Honey Miracle hair mask . This is one of those products in our natural hair community that everyone seems to love! so I finally decided to try it and see what the hype is about.

This hair mask promises to nourish and heal strands in need of repair. The result is hair that never looked so good and contains raw honey for softer, shinier tresses and jojoba and olive oils

Experience

I have had this mask in my routine for a few months now. I started using it probably around last spring/ summer. I have this on rotation, currently I use it every 2 weeks on wash days however I was using this every other wash day switching between the Briogeo don’t despair repair mask and the shea moisture manuka honey mask last summer to fall season.

The texture is thick but it spreads easily on the hair. it has a very pleasant scent. The mask has a good amount of slip so can be used for finger/comb detangling. After applying, I sit with a heated cap for 20-30 mins before detangling and rinsing. This is a nice hair mask! It really softens the hair and leaves it feeling better. I have 4c low porosity fine hair and this works well on it. Even with a texture release, the mask is still effective.

Verdict

I finally got this mask because the girls said it was amazing for 4c low porosity hair and they weren’t lying. I was comparing this mask to another popular honey mask- the shea moisture manuka honey deep conditioner and the TGIN out performs that by FAR. I think the combo of honey, olive oil and aloe juice does wonders for dry 4c hair.

I highly recommend this one for us! the hype is real. If you are choosing between this and the Shea Moisture mask, go with the TGIN! Your hair will love it! I’m almost out of the TGIN and I will be repurchasing

TGIN is available on Amazon or your local hair shop

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Victoria Beckham Beauty Eye Wardrobe Multi-Finish Palette Review & Swatches

February 21, 2025 - 11:57 am | February 21, 2025 eyes, makeup

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Victoria Beckham Beauty Eye Wardrobe Multi-Finish Palette Review & Swatches

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Victoria Beckham Beauty Eye Wardrobe Multi-Finish Palette Review & Swatches

There’s VB newness in the shape of new eyeshadow palettes and it’s all very exciting. Here’s a look at the brand new Victoria Beckham Beauty Eye Wardrobe Multi-Finish Palettes. I have all the shades and swatches here for you.

What is in Victoria Beckham Beauty Eye Wardrobe collection?

Victoria Beckham Beauty Eye Wardrobe Multi-Finish Palettes

There are four new eyeshadow palettes in the Eye Wardrobe collection and they offer up a range of looks and finishes:

Buttery smooth powder formulas and luxurious finishes
Curated shade quartets
Smooth and blendable formulas
Creamy textures infused with naturally-derived ingredients
Ultra-fine pigments
Buildable, silky, and easy to blend
Fallout free
Longwear formula
Vegan and cruelty free
Dermatologist-tested
Safe for sensitive skin
Non-comedogenic
Refillable brass compacts
Available here now

There are four colourways in the eyeshadow palette collection:

Victoria Beckham Beauty Eye Wardrobe Shade Range

The Victoria Palette – Victoria’s personal go-to tableau illustrates the dynamic art of refined neutrals.
The Olive Palette – an ode to green, a treasured hue of the house, with grounding elegance and allure.
The Navy Noir Palette – blue reimagined; rich with quiet confidence.
The Night Flash Palette – essential onyx palette, as striking and tailored as a tuxedo

The Victoria Palette Swatches

Victoria Beckham Beauty Eye Wardrobe in Victoria

The Olive Palette Swatches

Victoria Beckham Beauty Eye Wardrobe in Olive

The Navy Noir Palette Swatches

Victoria Beckham Beauty Eye Wardrobe in Navy Noir

The Night Flash Palette Swatches

Victoria Beckham Beauty Eye Wardrobe in Night Flash

Which Victoria Beckham Beauty Satin Kajal goes with which Eye Wardrobe palette?

My Review of Victoria Beckham Beauty Eye Wardrobe

If there’s one thing Victoria Beckham knows, it’s how to do effortless chic and she has truly mastered the smoky eye. This beauty brand has been turning heads with its ultra-luxe formulas, and when it comes to eye makeup, she’s not playing around. The Satin Kajals are the best sellers by a mile but I can see these new compacts doing very well indeed.

Each palette includes four buttery-soft shadows housed in a super sleek, weighty compact that screams luxury. They use very similar components to the Smoky Eye Bricks that the brand launched with, which have now been discontinued, however, they are deeper and a but chunkier. See those in Victoria Beckham Beauty Review & Swatches – Original Launch Collection.

What I love is that the colour stories are curated for easy, everyday wear, think polished, neutral, and effortlessly chic rather than bold, in your face pigment. And what’s really cool is that you can use each shade wet, if you do want to pack a bit more of a punch.

Each palette contains matte, satin and metallic finishes, so they are super versatile and you can create a whole range of looks. The mattes are super soft and easy to blend, and the satin and metallic shades give a beautiful shine without looking chunky or glittery.

Packaging

First things first—let’s talk packaging. The compacts are stunning. They use similar packaging as the original Smoky Eye Brick, however the Eye Wardrobe palettes are deeper and have separate pans rather than one pan of blended shades. I did actually love how the original eyeshadow palettes were blended, but I guess this is more practical.

If you have never held one of these palettes, I should explain that they feel super special. They are slim and fine, yet they feel weighty in the hand. They really are quite unique. They would fit in your back pocket undetectably and just ooze sophistication. Love them.

It is probably worth noting that you don’t get loads of product for the £71 price tag, but then the VB brand is not for anyone who isn’t looking to splash a bit of cash on their makeup! The refills are £47, so a bit more affordable.

Victoria Beckham Beauty Eye Wardrobe Refill

Formula & Texture

The key difference between these new palettes and the old Smoky Eye Brick formulations is that the Victoria Beckham Beauty Eye Wardrobe formula is talc-free.

The textures are delightful – super velvety and blendable and the shades glide on effortlessly. The colours are buildable so you can really tailor the result to how you are feeling, and this means it’s pretty hard to go wrong with these shades.

At the launch event, I had the Olive Palette applied over my REESON Lid Elixir and it layered up beautifully. The shimmers are sophisticated, not glittery, making the palette perfect for mature eyes that love a bit of soft glam.

Wear Test – How Long Do They Last?

I had the Olive palette applied to be at 10am in the morning. I got home at 8.30pm and it was still looking really good. I was super impressed. The formula showed no signs of creasing or settling into any lines, and the colours stayed looking vibrant and sheeny. I did have my Lid Elixir but I wear that every day, and although it does help with longevity, I was still very impressed at how this wore.

Final Thoughts – Are they worth the price tag?

At £71, they are obviously pretty pricey, but if you are a fan of the brand, you will be used to that. The Victoria Beckham Beauty Eye Wardrobe palettes are the definition of quiet luxury. They each have beautifully curated shades, silky textures, effortless blendability and if you can afford one, then I am am pretty sure you will not have any buyer’s remorse.

Where to buy them

The The Victoria Beckham Beauty Eye Wardrobe palettes are £71 each and available now via the link below:

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Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup SPF 50 Review & Swatches

February 20, 2025 - 11:39 am | February 20, 2025 face, makeup

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Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup SPF 50 Review

Clinique has a brand new foundation for 2025 and it has SPF 50. Here’s what you need to know about the Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup SPF 50 Foundation. Enjoy. Use my Sephora* link with code REALLYREESPH for 15% off.

What is Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup SPF 50?

Clinique’s new foundation for 2025 is infused with lots of skincare ingredients, plus it offers SPF50 protection:

Lightweight oil-free foundation
Vitamin-infused formula
Weightless, hydrating texture
Designed to promote more radiant, healthy-looking skin
Promises to energise, brighten, and protect
Delivers Sheer, buildable-coverage
Radiant, healthy skin finish
SPF50 – combination of physical and chemical sunscreens
Suitable for dry, combination and oily skin
Dermatologist-tested
Ophthalmologist tested
Safe for sensitive eyes
Safe for contact lens wearers
Allergy tested
Fragrance free
Tested on all skin tones
Promises to be waterproof and sweat and humidity resistant
26 flexible shades
Available with 15% off if you shop here at Sephora* and use my REALLYREESPH code

Key Ingredients

4% Vitamin B3 – to help support skin’s natural energy and protect skin barrier

5 forms of vitamin C – 2 forms help brighten the look of skin & 3 forms help provide defense, with different rates of penetration to the skin’s surface

Vitamin E – provides antioxidant protection and hydration

Shades & Swatches

There are 26 flexible shades in the collection. Because the formula is lightweight and sheer, each shade can flex across a range of skin tones.

I have two shades to show you, Light Cool 3 and Light Medium Cool 1:

Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup SPF 50 Texture

Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup SPF 50 Swatches - Light Cool 3 - Light Medium 1 — Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup SPF 50 Swatches – Light Cool 3 – Light Medium 1

Before and After Photos

I went with Light Cool 3.

Before - Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup SPF 50 — Before

Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup SPF 50 Light Cool 3 applied — After – Light Cool 3

My Other Foundation Matches

For my shade twins out there, my other matches are:

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

For me, this is a really great no makeup, weekend, working from home-type foundation. It is light and sheer and feels like skincare, and gives the skin a lovely glow.

It is really easy to wear and apply, and if you like something glowy that gives sheer coverage that you can build a bit, you will really like it. In feel and finish, it kind of reminds me of one of my all time favourite foundations, NARS Light Reflecting but with a bit less coverage and longwear, and with SPF 50 instead (full review with swatches here).

If I am out for a whole day, and possibly night, I don’t think I would reach for this as it isn’t a long-wear formula for me, in spite of its claims on being waterproof and humidity resistant. In this instance, the one I am currently choosing is the new Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable foundation, which I surprisingly love despite it being matte. I find that I can get a nice radiant finish with that if I skip powder, and it’s pretty budge-proof. Another good option for long lasting performance is Shiseido Synchro Skin Radiant Lifting Foundation Review – New Formula 2024.

I think the is Clinique foundation is good value for money, especially if you buy it at Sephora and use my REALLYREESPH code for 15% off.