Why we love it!
Say good-bye to dry skin and hello to “total moisture.” This facial cream provides concentrated immediate & long-term hydration for a radiantly refreshed complexion. Our exclusive tri-radiance complex helps develop the skin’s reserves of water & reinforce skin’s moisture barrier. Contains mango butter, a natural plant-based emollient known to provide moisture. For normal to dry skin.In consumer testing, 100% of people tested felt that their skin was immediately and intensely quenched.
How to apply
Gently apply this concentrated cream to face, neck & décolleté.
Details
48.2 g Net wt. 1.7 oz.
Beauty tip
For best results, prepare your skin for total moisture facial cream by cleansing with our 1-step gentle facial wash, foamingly clean. Then apply moisture prep toning lotion to optimize the benefits of your moisturizer.
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Seventeen have a range of bronzing products called ‘Instant Glow’, and the range includes two shades of Shimmer Brick; Gold Bronze and Pink Bronze. The Seventeen Instant Glow Shimmer Bricks are just £4.99 each, and they contain four strips of shimmery colour for creating the perfect bronzey look. The Instant Glow Shimmer Bricks are pretty impressive dupes for the Bobbi Brown Shimmer Bricks, except the Bobbi Brown Shimmer Bricks are £33 each. I do own one of the Bobbi Brown Shimmer Bricks, and it is definitely beautiful but I can’t help but think £33 is quite overpriced especially when there are some budget alternatives such as the Seventeen Instant Glow Shimmer Bricks.
I have the Gold Bronze Shimmer Brick which contains four bronze toned shades; a golden champagne, a taupey brown, a warm gold and a rich chocolate brown. The shades are all very warm in tone, so I can’t use them as as bronzer or highlighter personally, but I imagine they’d look stunning on darker skintones than mine. However I have another fantastic use for the Shimmer Brick, and that is as an eyeshadow quad. All four shades are buttery soft, with intense pigmentation which compliment eachother really well. The shades all work together to create a beautiful bronze smokey eye.
The four shades all apply beautifully without a primer, but with a primer layered underneath, the shades become even more vivid. I’ve also found that they can be used with a damp eyeshadow brush, to create a foiled effect too so it really is a versatile product. I love wearing bronze smokey eyes, but I’m now dying to get my hands on the Pink Bronze Shimmer Brick as I bet the pinky toned shades would also be stunning when worn as eyeshadows. If you’ve been wanting to try the Bobbi Brown Shimmer Bricks, I really do recommend trying the Seventeen Instant Glow Shimmer Bricks as they’re genuinely just as pretty, and pigmented yet £28 cheaper so it’s a no brainer really..
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Well this is a red-and-a-half, isn’t it? OPI’s Coca Cola Red from the new Coca Cola collection. What an earth Coca Cola have to do with nail polish, I have no idea, but they seem to be all over the place these days with their “Share a Coke” campaign… This week I asked the lovely Nail Artist Martha to create me a classic red nail look on one of her clients and she sent me this juicy little number! Nails that are square, short and sweet, colour that’s hi-shine and so bright it’s almost neon.
Martha’s tips for painting the perfect red nail are as follows:
1) Wipe the nail first with cotton wool and acetone to remove daily dirt, oil and moisturiser.
2) Always apply a base coat, especially with a strong colour like red. Invest in a good base coat as this will make your manicure last longer. Good preparation and foundation work will make for a smoother, more long-lasting finish.
3) Apply the polish using quick and light movements, being careful not to “flood” the cuticle. You just want to kiss the cuticle, not paint it! (Martha said that this OPI polish was amazing to apply – “a nail tech’s dream” – smooth and light and with an intense colour even after one coat.)
4) Seal the polish in with a top coat.
I love this brighter-than-bright type of red for the summer months. By all means give me that classic, Hollywood red when the weather starts to turn cold – I’ll even plump for one of those rusty or brownish-reds if I’m feeling particularly seasonal – but when it’s hot and my skin is a lovely sunkissed colour, only brights will do!
You can find OPI’s Coca Cola nail lacquer collection at FeelUnique.com – each polish costs £11.95 with free UK delivery. You can follow Martha on Instagram here – thank you for this week’s nail look Martha!
No one wants to spend a ton of money on makeup if there’s less expensive options out there. So…. I’ve gone through a massive, heaping pile of drugstore makeup to pick out the best products of all time. Now you can save some money and buy some extra shoes
Face
Revlon Colorstay Foundation
This full coverage foundation gives an amazing finish to the skin. The matte formula is great for oily skin, but work quickly in applying as it dries fast. The best part of this foundation is there’s tons of shades to choose from!
Price: $9.98 Where to Buy: Most Drugstores (Amazon) (eBay)
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Foundation
For a dewy finish to the skin, this Neutrogena foundation works amazing! It covers really well while still looking fresh and doesn’t cake up like some foundations do. The only downside is the limited range of colors.
Price: $11.37 Where to Buy: Most Drugstores (Amazon) (eBay)
Maybelline Fit Concealer
I have been using this concealer for months now and absolutely love it! I apply it under my eyes to hide my dark circles- it doesn’t cake up, but still covers really well. Here’s my full review on it: The Best Drugstore Concealer Ever
Price: $4.99 Where to Buy: Most Drugstores (Amazon) (eBay)
Milani Minerals Blush
If you’re looking for a cheaper alternative to the NARS blushes, these Milani ones are almost identical but less than 1/3 the price! The color “Luminous” is a beautiful shimmery peachy pink color that adds a nice glow to the cheeks.
Price: $8.99 Where to Buy: Most Drugstores (Amazon) (eBay)
NYX Powder Blush
I’ve been using NYX blushes for years as they’re the best inexpensive ones I’ve found. The color “Peach” looks great on everyone, and the matte finish adds color to the cheeks without the extra shimmer.
Price: $6.99 Where to Buy: (Makeup Geek Store)
NYX Rouge Cream Blush
If you want dewy cheeks, using cream blushes adds the perfect shine without looking oily. Not many drugstore makeup companies make cream blushes, but these NYX ones are really great quality!
Price: $6.50 Where to Buy: (Makeup Geek Store) (Amazon) (eBay)
Eyes
Maybelline Gel Liner
These amazing gel liners are great quality and glide on smoothly and evenly. The are water resistant and have great color payoff and don’t flake or smudge. They work great in the waterline as well. They are very high quality at a very low price! See my Smackdown between the Bobbi Brown and the Maybelline Gel Liner here. http://www.makeupgeek.com/reviews/product-smackdown-bobbi-brown-gel-eyeliner-vs-maybelline-eye-studio-gel-eyeliner/
Price: $9.00
Where to Buy: (Amazon) (eBay)
Rimmel London Eyebrow Pencil
This eyebrow pencil is great for filling in and enhancing your brows. It glides on smoothly and blends effortlessly to keep your brows looking great all day.
Price: $10.00
Where to Buy: (Amazon) (eBay)
Maybelline Color Tattoo Cream Eyeshadow
The color Tattoo’s have changed the way many people view cream eyeshadows. These are very reminiscent of MAC’s paint pots. They don’t feel sticky, apply easily and come in a variety of highly pigmented shades. See my full review for the Maybelline Color Tattoos here: http://www.makeupgeek.com/reviews/review-maybelline-color-tattoo-cream-eyeshadows/
Price: $6.99
Where to Buy: (Amazon) (eBay)
Loreal Infallible Eye Shadow
These unique eyeshadows are exact duplicates for the Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill. They are intensely pigmented and come in 17 shades to choose from. They glide on smooth, have a velvety texture and last all day! See my smackdown of these two products here: http://www.makeupgeek.com/reviews/product-smackdown-giorgio-armani-eyeshadow-vs-loreal-infallible-eye-shadow/
Price: $7.00
Where to Buy: (Amazon) (eBay)
Loreal Hip Eyeliner
These highly pigmented liners glide on smoothly and evenly for a great finish that last all day. They are a great inexpensive alternative to the Urban Decay 24/7 liners.
Price: $3.99
Where to Buy: (Amazon) (eBay)
Loreal Voluminous Mascara
This mascara is very highly pigmented and makes your lashes look thicker and fuller while adding length as well. The wand is the ideal size for reaching all your lashes, especially the shorter ones in the inner corner.
Price: $5.84
Where to Buy: (Amazon) (eBay)
Ardell Invisiband False Lashes
Quite possibly the best false lashes on the market, these are lightweight and easy to apply and come in a huge variety of styles and shapes. The Invisiband gives a especially natural look to the eyes.
Price: $3.99
Where to Buy: (Makeup Geek Store)
Lips
Revlon Just Bitten Lipstain
These are by far the best lipstains you can find at the drugstore today. The only downside is they can be quite drying even with the lip balm provided. They are highly pigmented and come in a good variety of shades to choose from. See a full review of these Lipstains here: http://www.makeupgeek.com/reviews/revlon-just-bitten-lipstain-review/
Price: $7.43
Where to Buy: (Amazon) (eBay)
NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss
This has been my favorite lipgloss for years and still is. These are richly pigmented and are glossy without being sticky. They have a creamy texture to them and come in a wide variety of colors.
Price: $5.59
Where to Buy: (Makeup Geek Store)
Palladio Herbal Tinted Lip Balm
These slightly tinted lip balms are ideal for a no makeup kind of day or when your lips just need hydration. This is moisturizing enough to be considered a true balm and give a great tint to the lips. They wear a long time and leave a slight stain to the lips.
Price : $3.89
Where to Buy: (Makeup Geek Store)
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick
Revlon has some of the best lipsticks on the market. These are highly pigmented and glide on with ease. They are creamy and smooth and feel great on the lips. These have several matte shades that won’t leave your lips feeling dried out.
Price: $6.69
Where to Buy: (Amazon) (eBay)
And there you have it, my list of the best drugstore makeup of all time! Be sure to check out some of these great finds and let me know what you think of them.
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