HaruHaru Wonder Soft Cleansing Gel Review

hihi everyone! I hope all is well! I hope you had a lovely easter and a well deserved long bank holiday weekend!

Its been a while right?! Life has been lifing! but all is well. Since my last post, Ive celebrated my close friend’s weddiing, family birthdays including mine and my wedding anniversary! God has been so good!

Ive also been using up alot of products and I now have a bunch of reviews coming up! First up is the haru haru cleanser I recieved as part of my 30 day challenge with the brand

The soft cleansing gel promises to be an unscented, mild and light-acidic formulla cleanser for a daily morning routine. A healthy pH helps the skin maintain a good barrier and control its oil balance. Made with natural surfactants from coconuts that reduce irritation while leaving the skin moisturized after cleansing.

Experience

This has been my cleanser for the last few months, I run out of it back in March. I used it in both AM & PM routines. Its unscented like the rest of the products in the range so I didn’t experience any irritation with it.

this is a great everyday cleanser for all skin types. It has low lather from what I remember but leaves the skin clean without drying it out. It removes oil residue well when used as a 2nd cleanser but its also gentle on the skin as a 1st cleanse. My skin doesnt feel tight afterwards

Verdict

A good standard cleanser which will work well for all skintypes. If you love k beauty you have probably heard of Haru haru and tried a few of their products, I would recommend you try this one too if youre on the hunt for a cleanser.

My only gripe with the product is that the packaging looks very similar to their triple aha acid cleanser, so it will be very easy to mistake it for the acid cleanser if you don’t do a double take and store them close together. using the acid cleanser twice a day on a daily basis will obviously lead to a damaged skin barrier among other issues. I kept them separate to prevent that from happening.

HaruHaru is now available at Boots

Naked Sundays BeautyScreen SPF50 Peptide Foundation Tint Review & Swatches

*Links marked with asterisks are affiliate links, these help Ree with running costs of the blog

naked sundays logo

Priced at

Naked Sundays BeautyScreen SPF50 Peptide Foundation Tint Review & Swatches

This is an exciting new skincare-sunscreen-makeup hybrid and I have been testing it out. Here’s the lowdown on the brand new Naked Sundays BeautyScreen SPF50 Peptide Foundation Tint. I have swatches of all the shades.

What is Naked Sundays BeautyScreen SPF50 Peptide Foundation Tint?

Naked Sundays BeautyScreen SPF50 Peptide Foundation Tint packaging
Naked Sundays BeautyScreen SPF50 Peptide Foundation Tint packaging
  • Lightweight foundation tint
  • Protects the skin barrier against UVA, UVB, Blue Light and Infrared with SPF50
  • Uses non nano mineral SPF filters
  • Infused with skin-boosting peptides and antioxidants
  • Water resistant for up to 80 minutes
  • Available in 13 shades (with 2 extra shades coming soon)

Key Ingredients

Mineral SPF50 – broad Spectrum UVA + UVB protection

Peptides –  to stimulate collagen, boost moisture and hydration and plump the skin

Polyglutamic Acid – to provide intense hydration and supports the skin barrier

Niacinamide – helps even out skin tone and brighten the complexion

Squalane – moisturises and hydrates with anti-inflammatory properties

Bisabolol – to calm and soothe

Allantoin – to help reduce irritation and redness

Shades and Swatches

There are currently 13 shades in the collection (with 2 extra shades being added this year):

  • 1 Fair Neutral
  • 2 Fair Sand
  • 2.5 Light Neutral
  • 3 Warm Honey
  • 4 Medium Honey
  • 5 Tan Honey
  • 6 Tan Caramel
  • 7 Tan Toffee
  • 8 Golden Mahogany
  • 9 Rich Mahogany
  • 9.3 Rich Caramel
  • 9.6 Rich Neutral
  • 10 Deep Neutral
Naked Sundays BeautyScreen SPF50 Peptide Foundation Tint Swatches
Naked Sundays BeautyScreen SPF50 Peptide Foundation Tint Swatches
Naked Sundays BeautyScreen SPF50 Peptide Foundation Tint Swatches
Naked Sundays BeautyScreen SPF50 Peptide Foundation Tint Swatches
Naked Sundays BeautyScreen SPF50 Peptide Foundation Tint Swatches
Naked Sundays BeautyScreen SPF50 Peptide Foundation Tint Swatches

Before and After Photos

Shade 2 is the best match to my natural skin tone, and this is the one I choose when I am going to wear full makeup.

If I am just going to wear the foundation tint on its own with no bronzer or blush etc., I use shade 2.5 as it warms up my complexion and matches more to my fake tan on my body. You can see both shades applied below.

Naked Sundays BeautyScreen SPF50 Peptide Foundation Tint before photo
Before
Naked Sundays BeautyScreen SPF50 Peptide Foundation Tint after photo shade 2
Shade 2
Naked Sundays BeautyScreen SPF50 Peptide Foundation Tint after photo shade 2.5
Shade 2.5 (set with powder)

How to use it

You can use this as the final step in your skincare routine. You need to shake it well before use, and if you’re using it as your sole sunscreen product, be sure to use a full quarter teaspoon (3 fingers) dose.

If you’re using this more as makeup over a dedicated sunscreen, you can use as much as you like.

You can apply it with fingers or a brush (I use my REESON No. 1 Brush) and it can be layered up to achieve the coverage you want.

Naked Sundays recommend you allow the SPF foundation tint 2-3 minutes to fully absorb before continuing with the rest of your makeup.

My Review

My Review of Naked Sundays BeautyScreen SPF50 Peptide Foundation Tint
My Review of Naked Sundays BeautyScreen SPF50 Peptide Foundation Tint

I am always very excited to try out new complexion products, especially when they have really good sun protection in them. I consider using a high protection factor product daily to be the first step in anti-ageing, so it’s a non-negotiable for me.

I have tried a couple of products from Naked Sundays before, and liked them a lot – read Naked Sundays Review UK – Face & Body Mist, Mineral Sunscreen & Sun Serum – but with the first glance at this newness, I had even higher hopes.

BeautyScreen promises to be super lightweight and easy to blend, which are things I always look for in a complexion product.

First Impressions

The packaging is really nice. It’s a squeezy tube with a thin nozzle that you squeeze the product out of. It is neat and easy. The tube is nice and compact and so it fits nicely into my makeup bag which is great for top ups on the go.

Naked Sundays BeautyScreen SPF50 Peptide Foundation Tint packaging
Naked Sundays BeautyScreen SPF50 Peptide Foundation Tint packaging

Texture and Application

The texture of the Naked Sundays BeautyScreen SPF50 is really nice. It is thin and liquidy and spreads over the skin effortlessly. It feels super lightweight on the skin yet is really hydrating and comfortable. In terms of texture, it’s a win for me.

Finish and Coverage

The finish is also really nice. It gives the skin a lovely glow, and I’d say that it leans over to the dewy side without being overly shiny or greasy-looking. I think if you have oily skin, you may want to use a bit of powder. I have tried it with the KOSAS Cloud Set Loose Powder on the T-zone and the 2 products together work really well.

The coverage is really good and I’d say it’s a light to medium buildable coverage product, that layers easily to achieve the coverage you want. It’s great for covering redness and evening out skin tone, and you can build it up nicely without it going cakey.

It gives skin a really natural looking finish and coverage, so your skin looks like skin, just more even and perfected.

Wear Test

I set it with a small amount of powder and it wore really well. It didn’t break up or fade too quickly. I’d say it lasts a good 5 to 6 hours without any obvious signs of wear.

Obviously, it you want maintain the SPF50 protection, then you will need to top up every two hours and it is pretty easy to top up. It layers over existing makeup fairly effortlessly and I just needed to add a bit more of my REESON Bronzing Balm over the top once it has sunk in.

Alternatively, you could use an over makeup spray for top ups. Naked Sundays do one (Naked Sundays SPF50+ Hydrating Glow Mist*) and I am obsessed with the new Kopari Sunglaze Sheer Setting Mist Sunscreen SPF 50it just came back in stock, so check it out. The Garnier Over Makeup SPF50 Spray* is a good affordable alternative.

Final Thoughts

I think the Naked Sundays BeautyScreen SPF50 Peptide Foundation Tint is an absolutely excellent product and it’s a real step forward in hybrid beauty with its mix of high sun protection, anti-ageing skincare ingredients and complexion perfecting makeup. Honestly, it’s brilliant and ticks all the boxes for me.

One thing to note is that if you want to rely on this as your only SPF product, you will need to ensure that you use the right dose to achieve the SPF product and also make sure you top up 2 hourly. As I said, I love the Kopari Sunglaze Sheer Setting Mist Sunscreen SPF 50 for this.

Alternatively, you can use it as a skincare infused foundation product, over your dedicated SPF product (I am also loving Ultra Violette Future Fluid SPF 50+ Superlight Mineral Skinscreen) and have the extra piece of mind with that extra layer of SPF.

I actually think this is a great way to use products like these because I don’t think many of us use SPF over the eye area properly. With foundation, we tend to always cover that area, so products like these offer the protection that we don’t always allow ourselves.

Where to buy it

Naked Sundays BeautyScreen SPF50 Peptide Foundation Tint is £38 for 30ml and available now via the link below. It is set to launch at Sephora UK soon. Sign

Keep me informed on this and all products launches.

SIGN UP TO MY FACEBOOK GROUP FOR BEAUTY RECOMMENDATIONS, FAVOURITE PRODUCTS & FRIENDLY CHAT

REESON Beauty Lid Elixir Eye Serum-Tint – BACK IN STOCK

*Links marked with asterisks are affiliate links, these help Ree with running costs of the blog

Reeson logotype black

Priced at

*REESON is my own brand

REESON Beauty Lid Elixir Eye Serum-Tint Review & Swatches

I am thrilled to be able to say that REESON Beauty Lid Elixir has been super popular and we have struggled to keep it in stock. Luckily is it back on pre-order now, so don’t miss out.

What is REESON Beauty Lid Elixir?

REESON Beauty Lid Elixir Eye Serum-Tint
REESON Beauty Lid Elixir Eye Serum-Tint

I basically made Lid Elixir for me because I have wanted smoother, more youthful looking eye lids for the longest time and there wasn’t anything out there that I felt would do the job.

Like the Bronzing Balm and the Highlighter Duo, the REESON Beauty Lid Elixir is a skincare-makeup hybrid product, and a truly skincare-first formula. It is a peptide packed serum-tint designed to treat the eye lids. The challenge was to add long lasting, crease resistant colour and soft shine. But we did it. Lid Elixir took over 3 years to formulate!

  • A first of its kind peptide-packed serum-tint
  • Designed to smooth eyelids and deliver a wash of sheer, glossy colour
  • Univeral shade that suits all skin tones
  • Formulated with active ingredients to help skin feel brighter, plumped and hydrated
  • Targeted active ingredients like Matrixyl Synthe 6 and Gatuline Link n Lift work to boost collagen and elastin synthesis, and to visibly reduce imperfections on the eyelids
  • Works to improve the appearance of eyelids both instantly and over time
  • Crease-proof once set
  • Vegan and cruelty-free
  • Non-comedogenic
REESON Beauty Lid Elixir
REESON Beauty Lid Elixir

Key Ingredients

MATRIXYL SYNTHE 6 – powerful peptide also known as Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38. Boosts collagen and elastin synthesis and works with the skin’s natural matrix to produce a visible smoothing and lifting effect. Studies have shown it improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, uneven skin tone, and dullness

GATULINE LINK N LIFT – Horse Chestnut Extract works to stimulate cellular dynamism of fibroblasts. Studies show that it reconnects the epidermis with the dermis to reinforce the skin’s structure and reduce wrinkles

SODIUM HYALURONATE – form of Hyaluronic Acid with a smaller molecular size, it helps to plump and firm the delicate eye area, smooths the appearance of the eye lids, and provides long-lasting hydration for an elastic skin surface

SQUALANE – helps maintain moisture in the skin, leaving skin feeling supple and more comfortable. Boosting hydration can help your skin to appear more vibrant and healthier.

REESON Beauty Lid Elixir Swatches

REESON Beauty Lid Elixir Swatches
REESON Beauty Lid Elixir Swatches

How to use the REESON Beauty Lid Elixir

REESON Beauty Lid Elixir - How To Use It
REESON Beauty Lid Elixir – How To Use It

Apply a tiny amount of Lid Elixir directly on to the lids with with either fingertips or a small brush.. You can tap to blend out the edges or blend with a brush. For extra smoothing, try to keep lids closed and still for a few seconds to allow the formula to set.

I like to use it alone, however you can apply other eye makeup on top as long as you have allowed it to completely dry.

REESON Beauty Lid Elixir
REESON Beauty Lid Elixir

Lid Elixir Review & Application Video

Where to buy it

The REESON Beauty Lid Elixir is £29 and available to pre-order now

When will REESON Lid Elixir be back in stock?

We’re expecting to ship orders from 9th May.
Limited initial stock available. Maximum of 2 per order. Orders will be shipped in the order received. If we run out of early stock, your item will ship from 20th May when our next batch arrives.

SIGN UP TO MY FACEBOOK GROUP FOR BEAUTY RECOMMENDATIONS, FAVOURITE PRODUCTS & FRIENDLY CHAT

Sweed Glass Skin Foundation Review & Swatch

*Links marked with asterisks are affiliate links, these help Ree with running costs of the blog

sweed logo

Priced at

Sweed Glass Skin Foundation Review & Swatches

I recently discovered the Sweed Glass Skin Foundation and also my perfect shade, and wanted to share it with you. Here’s everything you need to know.

What is Sweed Glass Skin Foundation?

What is Sweed Glass Skin Foundation?
What is Sweed Glass Skin Foundation?
  • Light fluid formula
  • Medium, buildable coverage
  • Designed to give a flawless glass skin effect
  • All day wear
  • Light reflecting and flexible formula
  • Infused with energizing sea water and seaweed to moisturise
  • Helps protect from external aggressors such as pollution and blue light
  • Available in 15 shades.

Sweed Glass Skin Foundation Shades & Swatches

There are 15 shades in this foundation collection:

  • 01 Light C
  • 02 Light N
  • 03 Light W
  • 04 Light C
  • 05 Light N
  • 06 Medium C/N
  • 07 Medium Light N/W
  • 08 Medium W
  • 09 Medium N
  • 10 Deep N
  • 11 Deep W
  • 12 Deep N/W
  • 13 Deep W
  • 14 Deep N/W
  • 15 Deep C
Sweed Glass Skin Foundation Swatches
Sweed Glass Skin Foundation Swatches

I was matched to shade 05 and I think it’s the perfect match. Here it is:

Sweed Glass Skin Foundation Swatch shade 5
Sweed Glass Skin Foundation Swatch shade 5

Before and After Photos

My Review of Sweed Glass Skin Foundation
Before
Sweed Glass Skin Foundation shade 5 applied
After – with shade 5

My Review of Sweed Glass Skin Foundation

My Review of Sweed Glass Skin Foundation
My Review of Sweed Glass Skin Foundation

I have been testing out this foundation for a few days and I have to say, I like it a lot.

Packaging

The packaging is really nice. It’s a minimal and sleek plastic bottle that fits easily into your makeup bag. You simply squeeze out the product and it’s neat and mess-free.

Shades

There are 15 shades in the range which I have listed above. They are arranged across undertones which is always helpful and there’s a mix of warm, cool, and neutral. I’m usually a light neutral and I found my perfect match in shade 5, which blended seamlessly into my skin.

Application & Finish

I have been using a brush to apply this, as I do with all my foundations, and my favourite brush, my REESON No. 1* is perfect for it. It works especially well for this as it has a small end for concealing, and the Sweed Glass Skin Foundation can also be used like a concealer.

This formula blends effortlessly into the skin and it delivers a dewy but not oily finish. It give a flawless and healthy look to the skin, without the appearance of obvious makeup.

See the first time I applied the Sweed Glass Skin Foundation in the video below:

Coverage

This is a medium buildable formula and I find that a little goes quite a long way and can very quickly even out the skin, cover redness and blur out imperfections. You can build up coverage really easily by adding a light layer so it actually doubles really nicely as a concealer.

Wear Test

On my combination skin, this wore beautifully throughout the day. I got a good 8 hours of glowy wear, with no clinging or patchiness.

Dry skins will love this, and if you are oily, you might want to set it with a bit of powder.

Final Thoughts

I’m impressed with the Sweed Glass Skin Foundation and it pretty much gives me everything I want from a dewy base. There’s glow, comfort, hydration, and you just get that that effortless your-skin-but-better look.

If you love radiant, lightweight, skincare-infused foundations, I think you could love this.

If you are looking to try any other Sweed products, I also love their Lash Serum. For more info on that, read Sweed Beauty Eyelash Growth Serum Review.

Where to buy it

The Sweed Glass Skin Foundation is £38 and available now via the links below:

Sweed Beauty is also available in store at Marks & Spencer.

SIGN UP TO MY FACEBOOK GROUP FOR BEAUTY RECOMMENDATIONS, FAVOURITE PRODUCTS & FRIENDLY CHAT