Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Love Effect Lipstick (Naughty Talk) Review & Swatches

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Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Love Effect Lipstick (Naughty Talk) Review & Swatches

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Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Love Effect Lipstick (Naughty Talk) Review & Swatches

Brand new and limited edition lipstick shades have been added to the Pillow Talk collection and I think Naughty Talk is going to be a big hit. Here’s everything you need to know about the Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Love Effect Lipsticks with photos and swatches of Dream Talk, Love Talk, Naughty Talk and Kiss Talk.

What shades are in the Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Love Effect Lipstick collection?

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Love Effect Lipstick Collection
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Love Effect Lipstick Collection

There are four new lipstick shades in the Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk word and they are split across two of the brand’s best-selling formulas – Matte Revolution and K.I.S.S.I.N.G:

  • Dream Talk – muted deep mauve (Matte Revolution)
  • Love Talk – strawberry red (Matte Revolution)
  • Naughty Talk –  neutral nude glow (K.I.S.S.I.N.G)
  • Kiss Talk – fresh, dewy pink (K.I.S.S.I.N.G)

See the swatches below.

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Love Effect Lipstick Shades & Swatches

I have all four new shades to show you.

This is Dream Talk, Love Talk, Naughty Talk and Kiss Talk:

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Love Effect Lipstick Shades
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Love Effect Lipstick Shades

Here are the swatches:

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Love Effect Lipstick Swatches
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Love Effect Lipstick Swatches

My Review

Charlotte Tilbury Naughty Talk Lipstick
Charlotte Tilbury Naughty Talk Lipstick

I really like the Charlotte Tilbury lipstick formulations. Both the Matte Revolution and the K.I.S.S.I.N.G textures are lovely and both are easy to apply and wear.

The Matte Revolution is a creamy matte that doesn’t dry out on your lips, and the K.I.S.S.I.N.G formula is soft and juicy and leaves a very pretty glow.

Dream Talk, when I first saw it, really reminded me of the CT Shade The Queen (swatches here) but it’s a lot less pink than The Queen and more of a deep wine shade. It’s really nice. It also reminds me of Opium Noir (see that here), but it’s softer and less deep.

Love Talk is quite a unique red I think. It is described as a Strawberry red and it’s one I’m excited to try when I am ready to commit to a red lip!

The sheeny K.I.S.S.I.N.G shades are obviously the easier ones to wear because the formula and finish is all about that totally effortless feel. I am a big fan of Naughty Talk (see above), although I hate the cringy name! It’s a very pretty neutral nude and just gives the lips a lovely glow.

Kiss Talk is another pretty shade. A soft yet fresh pink that will be great for really enlivening the complexion.

This is a really lovely collection but I think that Naughty Talk will be the big hit out of them all.

Where to buy it

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Love Effect Lipstick is £29 and available now via the links below:

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Ole Henriksen Strawberry Lemonade Smoothing Scrub Review

 
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Ole Henriksen Strawberry Lemonade Smoothing Scrub Review

I love a dual action exfoliation product so I was very happy to test out the limited edition Ole Henriksen Strawberry Lemonade Smoothing Scrub. Here’s the lowdown.

What is Ole Henriksen Strawberry Lemonade Smoothing Scrub?

Ole Henriksen Strawberry Lemonade Smoothing Scrub
Ole Henriksen Strawberry Lemonade Smoothing Scrub

This is a limited edition version of the Ole Henriksen Lemonade Smoothing Scrub:

  • Instantly polishes and retexturises skin
  • Sweet strawberry lemonade slush texture
  • Refreshing formula
  • Works to reduce the look of pores
  • Dual-action scrub physically and chemically exfoliates
  • High-potency AHAs help loosen and lift dead skin cells
  • Lemon peel powder and sugar exfoliants gently sweep away rough skin
  • Holy basil and chamomile help calm and soothe your skin
  • Suitable for all skin types.
  • Vegan and cruelty free

Key Ingredients

10% AHAs (glycolic & lactic acids) – chemically exfoliates and helps even out texture

Ultra-fine sugar exfoliants & lemon peel extract – physically exfoliate and help to polish skin

Holy basil & chamomile extracts – help soothe and calm skin

How to use it

Apply to wet skin and gently massage in. Leave on for up to 2 minutes before rinsing, or rinse right away. You can use this 2 or 3 times a week, although if you have sensitive skin, or are using other exfoliants or a retinoid product, you may want to use it less.

Also, as it contains AHAs make sure you wear an SPF daily.

My Review

Ole Henriksen Strawberry Lemonade Smoothing Scrub texture
Ole Henriksen Strawberry Lemonade Smoothing Scrub texture

If you like a dual action exfoliator, I think you will like this. It’s fun yet effective and a great quick treatment if you want to make sure your skin is smooth and free from any flaky skin.

If you like fun smells, this does like a real strawberry lemonade. It’s sweet and fresh and the texture is a sugary, softly gritty gel. It offers AHA exfoliation alongside the physical exfoliation which I really like. The acids gently loosen up the dead skin cells, and then the scrubby bits sweep them away.

Ole Henriksen Strawberry Lemonade Smoothing Scrub texture
Ole Henriksen Strawberry Lemonade Smoothing Scrub texture

In my opinion, it’s quite an intense blend of chemical and physical exfoliants, and while that can be amazing for smoothing and brightening, it’s not one to go crazy with.

I use it really gently and don’t leave it on my skin, and it makes my skin soft and smooth immediately. It’s particularly good if your skin is looking a bit dull or feeling congested. I like to concentrate it on the sides of my chin which can get a bit bumpy with congestion from time to time.

I think what’s important to note is I don’t think this should be your everyday scrub. Personally, I think it is quite strong and I’d advise avoiding pairing it with other active ingredients unless you want to risk over-exfoliating. If you’re using things like retinol, vitamin C, or other acids in your routine, just make sure you’re spacing everything out.

Also, make sure you’re super gentle when applying. You don’t need to scrub hard. Let the acids do the work, and just lightly massage it in before rinsing.

Final Thoughts

Overall, this is a great scrub if you want to prep your skin and make it smoother. It’s a fab option if you’re prepping for a night out or just need that skin pick-me-up. But as I said, don’t go wild with it.

This is a nice formula, it’s smells great and it’s really fun to use but I’d start slow, be mindful of what else you’re using, and always use SPF.

Where to buy it

The Ole Henriksen Strawberry Lemonade Smoothing Scrub is £29 and available via the link below. Use code REALLYREESPH for 20% off:

If you’re still looking for a product to add in to your skincare routine, read: Best Skincare Products – Complete Guide.

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Kosas Cloud Set Translucent Loose Setting & Blurring Powder Review

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Kosas Cloud Set Translucent Loose Setting & Blurring Powder Review

I got a sneak peek at the new Kosas Cloud Set Translucent Loose Setting & Blurring Powder and wanted to share it with you. Here’s what you need to know.

What is Kosas Cloud Set Translucent Loose Setting & Blurring Powder?

Kosas Cloud Set Translucent Loose Setting & Blurring Powder in Candy
Kosas Cloud Set Translucent Loose Setting & Blurring Powder in Candy

This is a brand new setting powder from Kosas:

  • Ultra-translucent setting and baking powder
  • Formulated to last for 12 hours
  • Designed to blur, brighten and give a natural matte finish
  • Allows skin to keep its glow
  • Uses bamboo stem extract to help absorb excess sebum
  • Available in four shades

How to use it

To Bake – Use a puff to apply a generous layer of powder where you experience the most creasing or oil breakthrough. Let sit for a few minutes and then brush off excess.

To Set – Dust a light layer of product all over face, focusing on areas where you experience the most oil breakthrough.

Swatch

There are four shades in the Kosas Cloud Set Translucent Loose Setting & Blurring Powder. I have shade Candy:

Kosas Cloud Set Translucent Loose Setting & Blurring Powder Swatch (Candy)
Kosas Cloud Set Translucent Loose Setting & Blurring Powder Swatch (Candy)

My Review

Kosas Cloud Set Translucent Loose Setting & Blurring Powder Texture (Candy)
Kosas Cloud Set Translucent Loose Setting & Blurring Powder Texture (Candy)

I have to start by saying, I am not big on powder, and I have never baked my makeup in my life, so I am really not the target customer for this product! But having said that, because I love to use super glowy products, a powder can come in handy to take down the shine in certain places. The Kosas Cloud Set Translucent is great for this.

I haven’t used this product it ‘bake’ yet, and I most likely never will, but as a setting powder, this gives my skin a really pretty finish, without looking cakey, dry or over-done.

Before and After Photos

I took some pictures of how this looks under my eyes, which I find is the trickiest area to use powder without it settling into lines. And the good news is that I really liked how it looked.

Kosas Cloud Set Translucent Loose Setting & Blurring Powderbefore photo (Candy)
Before
Kosas Cloud Set Translucent Loose Setting & Blurring Powder after photo (Candy)
After – shade Candy

I think that the pink shade, Candy, that I have works really well for brightening the under-eye area.

It has a good blurring effect on the skin, which I notice most on the areas where I don’t use my REESON Bronzing Balm (because that really blurs the skin on its own very well). Read all about that in REESON Beauty Bronzing Balm Review & Swatches.

I used a small fluffy brush to apply, but if you wanted more coverage you could press on the product with a puff. Coverage with powder is not what I am looking for, so it’s hard for me to judge it on that front.

For light powdering, I think this is a really lovely product, especially for under my eyes in this pink Candy shade.

Kosas Cloud Set Translucent Loose Setting & Blurring Powder packaging
Kosas Cloud Set Translucent Loose Setting & Blurring Powder packaging

In terms of the packaging, I love the fact that it has an inner lid to control the powder, because I generally find loose powders so messy.

If you are interested in more newness from Kosas, check out: Kosas DreamBeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Review & Swatches.

Where to buy it

The Kosas Cloud Set Translucent Loose Powder is £34 and is available at Cult Beauty and will later be available via the links below:

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