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I always get very excited when MERIT launch new products and it seems that 2024 is all about the brow because they have launched a brow pencil and have reformulated their brow gel. In this post I am showing you the MERIT Beauty Brow 1990 Gel Pencil. I have swatches of all the shades to show you.
What is MERIT Beauty Brow 1990 Gel Pencil?
MERIT Beauty Brow 1990 Gel Pencil
MERIT are calling this a sheer gel pencil, designed to “combat the stiff, sharp application of other micro pencils without sacrificing precision”.
Ultra-fine .9MM tip, apparently one of the thinnest eyebrow pencils on the market
Soft gel formula for sheer, buildable colour
Soft shadow finish as opposed to hair-like strokes
Designed to be an easier application method for non-experts
Applies smoothly without tugging or pulling on delicate skin
Delivers a natural-looking volume and definition
Available in 4 shades
MERIT Beauty Brow 1990 Gel Pencil tip
Key Ingredients
Sunflower oil – provides lightweight moisture, rich in nourishing vitamin E
Safflower extract – to encourage softer, more supple hair.
Hibiscus flower extract – rich in amino acids to help condition hair
MERIT Beauty Brow 1990 Gel Pencil Shades & Swatches
MERIT Beauty Brow 1990 Gel Pencil shades
There are four shades to choose from in the pencil collection:
Taupe
Light Brown
Dark Brown
Black-Brown
Swatches
Here are swatches of Taupe, Light Brown, Dark Brown and Black-Brown:
MERIT Beauty Brow 1990 Gel Pencil swatches
Before & After Photo
Before & After: MERIT Beauty Brow 1990 Gel Pencil in Taupe applied to left side
I opted for the shade Taupe as I do with most eye pencils. With my blonder hair, I find this suits me best. It is also the shade I use in the Victoria Beckham Beauty Baby Blade Brow Pencil – see the review and swatches of that here.
My Review of MERIT Beauty Brow 1990 Gel Pencil
MERIT Beauty Brow 1990 Gel Pencil review
I think this is a really great brow pencil that’s super easy to use and gives a defined yet very natural looking result.
The pencil itself is very fine, so you need to make sure you only twist up a tiny amount of product to prevent any breakages. One of the first times I used the Taupe shade, I wasn’t very careful and I ended up losing some of the product.
The colour draws on effortlessly, without looking too heavy, thanks to its sheer formula. This makes it pretty foolproof to use, and it has a great spoolie that helps to blend out and soften any heaviness.
MERIT Beauty Brow 1990 Gel Pencil Spoolie
Also the shades have a good neutral tone, so you won’t need to worry about the colours looking too warm, which is one of my pet peeves when it comes to brow products.
The finish is very long wearing, and I found that my brows stayed looking good until it was time to remove my makeup. I also left the swatches on my arm as an extra test, and they really did not budge. It performs really well.
The only negative, and I actually have a similar opinion of the VB brow pencil, is that I think you might get through each pencil pretty quickly. When I have been using them, I find I have to twist up the product a tiny bit a couple of times to do both brows.
Where to buy it
The MERIT Beauty Brow 1990 Gel Pencil is £20 and available via the link below:
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A brand new brow product has joined the VB Beauty line and it’s a gel that promises a very fluffy yet natural looking brow. Here’s the lowdown on Victoria Beckham Beauty FeatherFix.
What is Victoria Beckham Beauty FeatherFix?
Victoria Beckham Beauty FeatherFix Brow Gel
Apparently the new Victoria Beckham FeatherFix brow gel has been two years in the making and promises a modern laminated effect with a mess-free finish:
Longwear, waterproof, sweat-proof and flake-proof brow gel
Delivers glossy, groomed brows with all-day hold
Offers long-lasting hold for up to 24 hours
Lightweight formula
Precision applicator
Gives a feathery and full look but not frozen
Combines the hold of the gel with the silkiness of a serum
Delivers a flexible finish with no stickiness or stiffness
Uses delicate pigments in a fine gel base
Contains hair care ingredients including strengthening plant extracts and biotin to support hair growth
The brush mimics a hair styling brush
Wand has short, firm bristles to catch every hair
Ensures a controlled and even deposit and distribution of formula every time
Key Ingredients
Murumuru Seed Extract – to promote stronger, more resilient brow hair, while supporting growth and improving appearance
Panthenol – helps improve hydration, strength, thickness and shine of brow hair, as well as manageability and overall health
Biotin – helps improve hair strength and thickness, reducing hair breakage and shedding and enhancing its vitality
Film Formers – for strong, durable hold and flexibility while making brows appear fuller and more defined
Victoria Beckham Beauty FeatherFix Shades & Swatches
Victoria Beckham Beauty FeatherFix Brow Gel Clear and Taupe
There are five shades in the collection:
Victoria Beckham Beauty FeatherFix Brow Gel Review & Swatches
Crystal Clear – universal clear (pair with all Babyblade shades)
Blonde – light to dirty blonde hair (pair with Light Blonde, Taupe, Honey Babyblade shades)
Light Brunette – light to medium brown hair (pair with Taupe, Light Brown Babyblade shades)
Medium Brunette – medium to dark brown hair (pair with Medium Brown Babyblade shade)
Black-Brown – dark brown to black hair (pair with Dark Brown Babyblade shade)
I currently have shade Taupe to show you:
Victoria Beckham Beauty FeatherFix Brow Gel Taupe Swatch
To see all the Babyblade shades and swatches, read: Victoria Beckham Beauty BabyBlade Microfine Brow Pencil Review & Swatches.
How to use it
Victoria Beckham Beauty recommend using the Crystal Clear shade for the most natural look. If you want a bolder look, then use the shade that matches your hair type. See above for shade information.
Victoria Beckham Beauty FeatherFix Brow Gel Clear
Comb FeatherFix through the brows and allow one minute for the formula to set the hairs into place.
For a laminated look with extra hold, brush slowly across the whole brow and use the detailing brush to separate and lift brow hairs straight upwards. Then use the back flat side of the brush to press hairs against the skin.
Before and After Photos
BeforeAfter with Baby Blade in Taupe and FeatherFix Brow Gel in Taupe
My Review of Victoria Beckham Beauty FeatherFix
Victoria Beckham Beauty FeatherFix Brow Gel Taupe
I do love a brow gel for a nice fluffy and full look and this one is pretty easy to use, especially if you prep the brow with a pencil first.
The comb is great for getting into the hairs, and it deposits a nice amount product. I really like the way you can use the flat side of the brush to press the hairs against the skin to get a bolder, more laminated look.
I have been using the Taupe shade over the Taupe Baby Blade pencil and they are a brilliant duo for soft and fluffy, natural looking brows.
It gives a very light hold to the hair, and if you like something a bit stiffer, this may not be for you. It is fairy fluid and more of a liquid than a gel texture, and if you have unruly brows, it may not be enough for you.
I am really loving the Taupe shade which gives me soft definition without looking too heavy.
It is fairly pricey at £32, but if you’re a VB Beauty fan, it won’t shock you, and I have to say, they are the most beautiful brow gels to look at. As always, the packaging has been nailed.
If you are looking for something a bit more affordable, I really like Boy Brow, For more info on that read: Glossier Boy Brow Review.
Where to buy it
The Victoria Beckham Beauty FeatherFix Brow Gel is £30 and available now via the following link:
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I love a Kajal eyeliner and I often get asked what a more affordable alternative to one of my absolute favourites, the best-selling Satin Kajals from Victoria Beckham Beauty. I think the Hildun Beauty Silk to Set Kajal Liner collection is definitely one to check out. I have all shade swatches here for you.
What is Hildun Beauty Silk to Set Kajal Liner?
Hildun Beauty Silk to Set Kajal Liner collection
This is a versatile eyeliner pencil that has been designed to be used to create a wing, or a smudgy, smoky or used in the waterline:
Formula glides on to the skin
Doesn’t tug or pull
Sets for long lasting wear
Safe for Waterline Use
Dermatologist Tested
Ophthalmologist Tested
Safe for Contact Lens Wearers
Vegan & Gluten Free
Available in 6 shades
Hildun Beauty Silk to Set Kajal Liner Shades & Swatches
There are six shades available in the collection:
Hildun Beauty Silk to Set Kajal Liner Shades
Navy Nights – highly pigmented, matte, rich deep navy shade
Emerald – deep green with subtle shimmering emerald undertone
Pecan – deep matte brown with a warm undertone
Noir – intense inky black with a matte finish
Chocolate – deep cool toned matte brown
Blaze – cranberry shade with a deep cranberry shimmer
Here are the swatches:
Navy Nights, Emerald, Pecan, Noir, Chocolate, Blaze:
Hildun Beauty Silk to Set Kajal Liner Swatches
My Review
Hildun Beauty Silk to Set Kajal Liner
If you love the smudgy, pigmented smokiness of the Victoria Beckham eyeliners, I think you will really enjoy these. The packaging is a lot more basic, however, the way the formula glides on to the skin is very similar, and these pigments also really pack a punch.
The texture is super creamy and easy to apply, and a light swipe delivers instant colour payoff. I loves these in the waterline, because they are nice and long lasting, and I find a smudgy lower lash look is the easiest way to look like you have made an effort with your makeup.
Like the VB liners, the formula is on the soft and buttery side, so I’d definitely recommend them for people that like a smudgy, soft makeup look, and not so much a sharp and graphic finish.
I find doing a wing pretty tricky as I have hooded eyes and the outer corners slope down, so something a bit more casual suits me much better. These Hildun Beauty Silk to Set Kajal Liners are perfect for that kind of look.
The formula dries down and sets really well, however, owing to the creamy texture, they will move around a little bit, especially is you use an eye cream that is emollient. This is also the case with the VB formula.
One of the main differences is that the Hildun pencil don’t have the sponge smudger. But they do recommend that you use their double ended brush that has a wing end and a smoke end.
Hildun Beauty Wing & Smoke brush
As I said, I tend not to do a wing, but I absolutely love the smudgy end of this brush for creating a smoky look.
I think the Chocolate is my favourite shade in the Hildun Beauty Silk to Set Kajal Liner collection. I can see I’ll be getting a lot of wear out of that.
Where to buy it
The Hildun Beauty Silk to Set Kajal Liner is £16 and available via the link below:
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The Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal is the brand’s best selling makeup product, and also reportedly now the UK’s number one eyeliner! Personally, I absolutely love them and I know that many of you do too. There is another brand-new shade for 2024 called Linen. It is hot on the heels of the recently launched Seafoam shade. I have them all here to show you along with photos and swatches of the full permanent collection, plus limited editions. Enjoy!
What is Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner?
Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner Collection
The Satin Kajal Liner is a longwear, waterproof eye liner. The formula first launched when the the brand was introduced in September 2019.
Originally, there were three shades, Black, Bronze and Bordeaux, and since then many new shades have joined the collection across matte, shimmer and also jewel finishes. Keep reading to see all the shades.
The formula includes:
Chamomile Extract to help calm the sensitive eye area
Panthenol (a plant-derived provitamin of B5) to hydrate and calm the skin
Vitamin E provides antioxidant activity
Safe for Waterline Use
Dermatologist Tested
Ophthalmologist Tested
Safe for Contact Lens Wearers
Vegan and Gluten Free
New Summer 2024 ictoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner in Linen
The latest shade to join the Satin Kajal line up for 2024 is Linen. Linen is kind of a statement I have to say! It is described as a true matte white.
Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner – Shade Linen New Shade Linen 2024
Here is the swatch:
Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner Linen Swatch
Like Seafoam, pictured below, this is a pretty out there shade. I don’t think I have ever worn a white eyeliner anywhere other than in the waterline, which is something I used to do years ago. I have certainly never used White on the upper lash line.
However, I actually think I quite like it. It’s looks very fresh and youthful don’t you think?
Here I paired it with a tiny slick of my REESON Lid Elixir and very light coat of the new mascara from Clarins.
New Spring 2024 Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner in Seafoam
Seafoam is a really pretty matte pastel green.
New Shade Seafoam 2024
Here’s the swatch:
Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner New Shade Seafoam Swatch
I think this will make such a pretty pop of colour. Normally, I’d avoid shades like these but I have to confess Victoria Beckham Beauty is really helping to open my mind. I thought I would hate the new EyeWear shade in Cornflower, but it’s actually gorgeous. Check it out: Victoria Beckham Beauty EyeWear Longwear Eyeshadow Stick – NEW SHADES 2024 – Review & Swatches
There are currently 17 shades across three different finishes; matte, shimmer and jewel.
Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner Matte Shades
There are currently ten matte shades in the collection:
Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner Matte Shades
Linen
Seafoam – matte pastel green
Surfside – rich matte teal
Black – deep matte black
Cocoa – rich matte brown
Ash – rich matte graphite grey
Bordeaux – rich matte burgundy
Navy Noir – rich matte navy
Fig – rich matte aubergine
Matte Swatches
See the Linen swatch above,
Here is Seafoam, Surfside, Ash, Bordeaux, Navy Noir and Fig:
Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner Matte Swatches
The additional swatches you need – this is Cocoa:
Victoria Beckham Cocoa Satin Kajal Swatch
And you can see a swatch of the black from this swatch shot of the original launch line up:
Original Shade Swatches – Black, Bronze, Bordeaux
Black – deepest matte black
Bronze – golden brown with gold pearl
Bordeaux – rich matte burgundy
Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner Swatches – Black, Bronze, Bordeaux
Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner Shimmer Shades
There are currently five shimmer shades in the collection:
Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner Shimmer Shades
Cinnamon – warm shimmer brown
Olive – antiqued forest green
Copper – shimmery reddish gold
Sea Grey – shimmery gun metal
Bronze – golden brown with shimmer
Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner Shimmer Shades
Shimmer Swatches
Here are the swatches of Cinnamon, Olive, Copper, Sea Grey and Bronze:
Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner Shimmer Swatches
Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner Jewel Shades
There are currently four shades in the jewel finish:
Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner Jewel Shades
Night Flash – slate black with silver sparkle
Gold Lame – true gold with golden sparkle
Sequin Green – khaki green with golden sparkle
Smoky Quartz – molten mink with golden glimmer
Jewel Swatches
Here are the swatches of Night Flash, Gold Lame, Sequin Green and Smoky Quartz:
Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner Jewel Swatches
My Review
I absolutely love the Satin Kajal Liner from Victoria Beckham Beauty, and is their best-selling and most repurchased product.
This formula is safe for the waterline and it’s super long-lasting, so that’s one of my favourite ways to wear it. Loads of liners don’t last too long in the waterline, but this really does.
This pencil is absolutely perfect for a quick eye look that will last all day. Even if you are not wearing a lot of makeup, a quick smokey eye can really make you look like you have made an effort.
My favourite matte shades are Cocoa, Black, Navy Noir. My favourite shimmer shades are Cinnamon, Bronze, Olive and Copper. My favourite from the Jewel shades was Sequin Green until they launched Smoky Quartz which looks really nice with my warm eyes.
I always love golds, and the Gold Lamé shade is super pretty but the pigment is pretty sheer, so that is something to note.
All the Victoria Beckham Beauty Satin Kajal Liners are very creamy, so I’d definitely recommend them for people that like more of a smudged-out makeup look (like me) than something more precise and graphic. No amount of sharpening will get you a super sharp line with these, and that’s one of the things I love about the VB Kajals.
I am also a really big fan of the Victoria Beckham Beauty Lid Lustre eyeshadows, check out my review and swatches here.
Where to buy Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner
The new Spring 2024 shade Seafoam is available now alongside the rest of the permanent collection. Shop all the shades via the link below:
Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner Limited Editions
The limited edition shades for Summer 2023 were Sour Apple, Electric Blueberry and Cherry Blossom and were inspired by refreshing ice lollies and the bold vibrant colours of summer:
Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner – Sour Apple, Electric Blueberry, Cherry Blossom
Sour Apple – bright clean green
Electric Blueberry – bright cobalt blue
Cherry Blossom – bright magenta
Sour Apple, Electric Blueberry and Cherry Blossom Swatches
Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal Liner – Sour Apple, Electric Blueberry, Cherry Blossom Swatches
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It has been ages since I tried any new makeup from Clarins but I was very keen to try the Clarins Wonder Volume Mascara XXL, as it is one of my oldest favourite brands and they always feel very dear to my heart. I have so many of their skincare products in my favourites. I am pleased to say that this new mascara is fantastic. Here’s the lowdown.
What is Clarins Wonder Volume XXL Mascara?
Clarins Wonder Volume Mascara XXL
The take on this new launch from Clarins is that is it ‘not just a mascara’. The formula is packed with lash conditioning ingredients to strengthen and lengthen:
Lash boosting formula
Composed of 86% skin care ingredients to protect and treat the lashes
Volumizing Wax Complex (sunflower, jojoba & black acacia waxes) – to thicken, define and protect
12 hour hold
Natural castor fibre brush – with three formula reservoirs
Lash Boosting Complex – to lengthen, strengthen and thicken lashes
Before and After Photos
Here’s the before photo:
Before
Here’s one light coat on one side:
One coat on left side
Here’s two coats on one side:
Two Coats on left side
And here’s the finished look on both eyes:
Clarins Wonder Volume Mascara XXL After Photo
My Review
Clarins Wonder Volume Mascara XXL packaging
It was love at first swipe with the Clarins Wonder Volume Mascara XXL and I have to say it has made an extremely good first impression on me. I absolutely love it. I tested it over a full day, with a Peloton ride thrown in, and it could not have performed better.
I found this really easy to apply, and I can have quite a clumsy hand when it comes to applying mascara, but this went on effortlessly.
The brush is great for picking up every lash and very quickly coating each one. It lifts and curls them really effectively, and one coat is enough for visible volume and length. It’s a really quick job.
The lashes stayed lifted and defined for the entire day, and every time I looked in the mirror, my lashes looked lovely and fluttery.
Clarins Wonder Volume Mascara XXL Review
It didn’t smudge or budge or flake and it kept my lashes feeling nicely flexible, and they never felt stiff or crispy, even with multiple coats. It isn’t water resistant though, so if you have excessively watery eyes, this one may not be one for you.
This is a big win for me, and I am looking forward to seeing the future conditioning benefits that prolonged use should bring. Apparently tests have shown that bare lash volume can increase by 25% after 28 days of use. I will try to stick to this one daily to see what happens. Obviously it’s too soon to say now.
If you are looking for a mascara from the High Street, read: Maybelline Lash Sensational Firework Mascara Review.
If you are interested in details on the lip in the above photo, check out ILIA Lip Sketch Hydrating Crayon Review & Swatches.
Where to buy Clarins Wonder Volume Mascara XXL
The mascara is £27 and is currently available via the following links. It launches nationwide from 13th June 2024.
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