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Lancome Lash Idôle Flutter Extension Mascara Review

April 8, 2025 - 10:13 am | April 8, 2025 eyes, makeup

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Lancome Lash Idôle Flutter Extension Mascara Review

Lancome created one of my first mascara obsessions, so I was keen to try out this new one. Here’s what you need to know about Lancome Lash Idôle Flutter Extension Mascara. I have all the information, along with before and after photos.

What is Lancome Lash Idôle Flutter Extension Mascara?

This new mascara from Lancome is all about achieving super fluttery extra long lashes:

Promises to achieve up to +5.5mm visibly longer lashes
Formulated to last up to 24 hours
Flake free formula
Features a super precise brush, with 480 ultra-thin micro bristles
Brush works to instantly elongate, separate and flare lashes from root to tip
Easy to remove with oil based cleanser

Before and After Photos

This is before with nothing on my lashes:

Before Photo in Lancome Lash Idôle Flutter Extension Mascara review — Before

And here’s 2 coats and a touch on the bottom lashes:

After photo in Lancome Lash Idôle Flutter Extension Mascara Review — After

My Review

My Review of Lancome Lash Idôle Flutter Extension Mascara

If you’ve been around here a while, you’ll know that I absolutely love a good mascara launch, and the latest from Lancôme really caught my eye because Hypnose was the first luxury mascara that I ever repeat-bought. It will always have a special place in my heart.

The Lash Idôle Flutter Extension Mascara is a brand new take on Lash Idôle which launched back in 2021. If you want more info on that one, read: Lancome Lash Idole Mascara Review.

I’ve been testing out this new launch for the last week or so and I have to say, I really like it.

The Wand & Formula

Lancome Lash Idôle Flutter Extension Mascara Wand

Let’s talk about the brush first. It is super slim and precise and really very different to the original Lash Idole wand. I really like it because I am pretty clumsy with mascara (especially as I have hooded lids) and it does make application very easy.

It’s packed with tiny, short bristles that grab every lash, even those awkward ones right in the corner. It’s brilliant for definition and separation.

The formula is super black and feels really light on the lashes which I always appreciate. You can go for a nice light coat, or really layer it up without any crunchiness or weight, and it doesn’t dry too quickly, so you’ve got time to work it through.

First Impressions

I think this is a lovely mascara. It gives a great natural looking, fluttery effect and is easy to apply, wear and remove. I never use eyelash curlers, but this formula gives my straight lashes a good lift.

How does Lancome Lash Idôle Flutter Extension Mascara compare to the original Lash Idôle?

If you already love the OG Lash Idôle, you’re going to enjoy this one. It is like its lighter, more fluttery sister. The original gives you a bit more volume, whereas Flutter Extension is all about length and lift. It’s more subtle but very elegant, and perfect for an understated look. If you want more drama, stick with the original.

Final Thoughts

This mascara is a really good addition to the Lancome line up. I love how effortless it is and it gives the lashes that naturally lifted, fanned-out look without feeling heavy or overly dramatic It is perfect for everyday wear.

If you are looking for a pretty life-proof tubing mascara, check out the Too Face Ribbon Wrapped Lash*. I love it.

Where to buy it

Lancome Lash Idôle Flutter Extension Mascara is £28 and available now via the links below:

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Sisley Paris Phyto-Rouge Velvet Lipstick Review & Swatches

April 7, 2025 - 10:31 am | April 7, 2025 lips, makeup

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Sisley Paris Phyto-Rouge Velvet Lipstick Review & Swatches

If you’re anything like me and love a luxe lipstick moment, you’re going to want to hear all about the Sisley Paris Phyto-Rouge Velvet lipstick collection that I have been testing out. I’ve got all the details, plus swatches. Enjoy.

What is Sisley Paris Phyto-Rouge Velvet?

Creamy and ultra-comfortable texture
Designed to glide on to the lips
Blurs fine lines and imperfections with a single coat
Delivers a plumping and smoothing soft-focus effect
Subtly reflects light
Gives a powdered matte yet natural finish
Leaves a soft and luminous look
All the shades are highly pigmented
Delivers long-lasting, even coverage
Creates a physical barrier on the lips to prevent water loss and seal in moisture
Refillable lipstick in a matte brushed gold-coloured case with black zebra stripes
Uses a faceted bullet for easy and precise application
Available in 12 shades

Key Ingredients

Hydrobooster Complex (Hyaluronic Acid and Konjac Glucomannan microspheres) – immediately saturates skin with moisture for a plumping and smoothing effect

Padina pavonica extract – plumps and moisturises

Vitamin E – helps to protects lips from oxidative stress

Vegetal oil – preserves lip hydration and forms a protective film

Shades and Swatches

There are 12 shades in the collection:

10 Beige Nude – Beige
11 Beige Bloom – Beige
12 Beige Crush – Beige
20 Rose Sweet – Pink
21 Rose Pop – Pink
22 Rose Punch – Pink
30 Orange Spice – Orange
31 Orange Fawn – Orange
40 Rouge Icon – Red
41 Rouge Flame – Red
42 Rouge Royal – Red
42 Rouge Royal – Red

I have shades 10 Beige Nude, 20 Rose Sweet, 41 Rouge Flame:

Sisley Paris Phyto-Rouge Velvet - 10 Beige Nude, 20 Rose Sweet, 41 Rouge Flame — 10 Beige Nude, 20 Rose Sweet, 41 Rouge Flame

Here are the swatches:

Sisley Paris Phyto-Rouge Velvet Swatches - 10 Beige Nude, 20 Rose Sweet, 41 Rouge Flame — Sisley Paris Phyto-Rouge Velvet Swatches

Lip Swatches

Sisley Paris Phyto-Rouge Velvet in shade 10 Beige Nude — 10 Beige Nude

Sisley Paris Phyto-Rouge Velvet in shade 20 Pink Sweet — 20 Pink Sweet

Sisley Paris Phyto-Rouge Velvet in shade 41 Rouge Flame — 41 Rouge Flame

My Review

I love the Phyto-Rouge range from Sisley Paris and this soft matte version is a gorgeous addition.

The Formula

This is a hydrating and long-wearing formula and each shade is intensely pigmented. The lipstick has a lightweight feel and it feels super comfortable on the lips. Lots of matte formulas tend to be a touch drying, but I have to say, this is potentially one of the most comfortable mattes I’ve worn. You get that modern, diffused velvet finish without any dryness.

The Packaging

Sisley Paris Phyto-Rouge Velvet packaging

As you’d expect from Sisley, the packaging is really luxurious. The lipstick comes in a stunning gold and zebra-print case which is super so chic, and it has a lovely magnetic closure, which always makes me happy. It’s one of those lipsticks you’ll be proud to pull out of your handbag. Plus, like many of Sisley’s lipsticks, Phyto-Rouge Velvet is refillable.

The Shades

Sisley Paris Phyto-Rouge Velvet Lipstick comes in 12 shades. I love the three I have, and the full range includes some gorgeous nudes, bright pinks, oranges and reds. There’s something for everyone here. As a nude lover, shade 10 Beige Nude is my favourite.

Performance

I have been wearing 10 Beige Nude and it stays in place really well. It does fade slightly after eating, but it wears down evenly, leaving a soft, stained effect. There’s no flaking or dryness and my lips stay feeling really comfortable.

If you prefer a shiny lip look, check out my review of Sisley Phyto-Rouge Shine Refillable Lipstick, they are excellent.

Where to buy it

Sisley Paris Phyto-Rouge Velvet Lipstick is £49 and available now via the links below:

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MERIT Beauty Signature Lip Liner Review & Swatches

April 4, 2025 - 9:29 am | April 4, 2025 lips, makeup

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MERIT Beauty Signature Lip Liner Review & Swatches

I do love a launch from MERIT and lip liners are a bit of a new obsession for me, so I was excited to try the MERIT Beauty Signature Lip Liner. Here’s everything you need to know with photos and swatches.

What is MERIT Beauty Signature Lip Liner?

Hydrating, buildable lip pencil
Designed to creating soft definition
Can be applied as a sheer all-over colour
Lightweight gel formula glides on smoothly without tugging or crumbling
Balm-like finish keeps lips soft and comfortable
Provides sheer, buildable color with a natural satin finish.
Features a retractable tip and built-in sharpener for more precise application
Hydrating jojoba complex

Shades and Swatches

There are 8 shades in the collection:

Beverly Hills – soft peach pink
Bespoke – pink brown
Coupe – cool pink
Sportif – warm peach brown
Mayfair – cool mauve
Tabac – neutral brown
Brownstone – warm brown
Capricorn – rich brown

I have three of the shades to show you – Beverly Hills, Bespoke and Coupe:

MERIT Beauty Signature Lip Liner Swatches

My Review

MERIT Beauty Signature Lip Liner - Beverly Hills, Bespoke and Coupe — MERIT Beauty Signature Lip Liner – Beverly Hills, Bespoke and Coupe

As you would expect from MERIT, these liner are really good. I love the packaging. I love that there’s a twist up mechanism PLUS a sharpener, and I love how easy they are to use.

MERIT Beauty Signature Lip Liner packaging

Application and Formula

MERIT are all about the minimalist approach and this liner definitely embodies that. As the name would suggest, the pigmentation is sheer, so it’s pretty hard to go wrong with it. The rounded tip is a departure from traditional lip liners, and it means you can’t create any harsh line. It’s all about a more forgiving application process.

The liner has a lovely glidey texture. Colour pay off is sheer and so you can build it up to create the look you want. I recommend that you ensure your lips are clean of any product that’s too emollient, or you may struggle to build up any colour.

The formula feels nice and hydrating and you can use it over the whole lip area if you wish and it stays feeling really comfortable.

Shade Range

MERIT offers eight neutral shades, catering to a variety of skin tones and preferences. The three shades I have – Beverly Hills, Bespoke and Coupe – are all really easy to wear, making it pretty hard to pick a favourite.

If you’re after a product that enhances your lips without the fuss, this might just become your new go-to. And of course they pair beautifully with the MERIT lip gloss. For more info on those, read MERIT Beauty Shade Slick Tinted Lip Oil UK Review & Swatches.

Where to buy it

MERIT Beauty Signature Lip Liner is £21 and available now via the links below:

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Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint Glow Healthy Glow Foundation Review & Swatches

March 31, 2025 - 6:00 am | March 31, 2025 face, makeup

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Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint Glow Healthy Glow Foundation Review & Swatches

I’m a huge Guerlain Terracotta fan and I have loved some of the brand’s foundations over the years, so I was very excited to test out the Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint Glow Healthy Glow Foundation. I have photos and swatches for you. Here’s everything you need to know.

What is Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint Glow?

Liquid foundation
Formulated with 95% naturally-derived ingredients
Longwear hold
Transfer resistant
Helps to plump the skin
Delivers a fresh and luminous finish
Infused with skincare ingredients
Super light texture
Buildable formula
Second skin finish
Light-reflecting mother-of-pearls provide an instant natural glow
Available in 30 shades

Key Ingredients

95% Naturally Derived ingredients

Neroli Water – to hydrate the skin

Argan Oil – to hydrate and provide lasting comfort

Vitamin E – provides antioxidant protection

Gylcerin – to lock in moisture

Offers

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Shades & Swatches

Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint Glow has 30 shades with 16 intensities and 3 undertones (neutral, cool, warm) in the collection.

I have three neutral shades to show you, 1.5N, 2.0N and 2.5N:

Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint Glow swatches

Before & After Photos

I chose shade 2N which is the shade I have always used in Guerlain foundations. I think it may be a touch darker than previous formulas, but 2N in Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint Glow certainly works really well for my skin tone.

Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint Glow - Before Photo — Before photo

Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint Glow - After Photo - shade 2N — Shade 2N

For my shade twins out there, here is a selection of all my other best matches:

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Gel Tint shade 4 (£34)
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)

My Review

First of all, I have to say, I love how easily this foundation applies. It is literally effortless and take absolutely no work to achieve a flawless finish. It is a complete joy to apply.

It is super light and hydrating on the skin, and actually feels like skincare as it is going on. You can see that it gives a nice plumping effect on the complexion, and it really makes my skin look lovely and fresh and healthy.

The formula is nice and buildable. It’s a medium and you can definitely build it to full, but it still looks natural even when you do. I love how smooth it makes my skin look and it’s super forgiving on any texture and lines. It’s just flawless.

It terms of finish – there’s radiance but it’s not overly shiny or dewy. It makes skin so plump and healthy looking but it is definitely not shiny. It is quite glowy when first applied, but it does dry down quite a bit, and the glow recedes a little, but it stays really flawless looking. I don’t powder it which I think helps it to keep more glow as the day goes on.

It definitely has a naturally radiant finish, but it’s not dewy per se and considering it is called Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint Glow, I was expecting more glow. Having said that, it is probably the kind of finish that a lot of people are looking for.

Throughout the day, it wears so well. I find that by the end of the day, my skin still looks pretty flawless and it doesn’t fade at all or go patchy. It really is an excellent performer.

Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint Glow Packaging

Also, I absolutely LOVE the packaging. The glass bottle design is so chic, and it is certainly the most beautiful foundation bottle I have seen in a long time. I literally love everything about it. Plus it is recyclable and contains 25% recycled glass.

Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint Glow Shade 2N

All in all, I am pretty obsessed with this, and will be reaching for this for days out and also evenings when I want a flawless finish. Bravo Guerlain!

Application video

Where to buy it

Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint Glow Healthy Glow Foundation is £50 – get 20% off at Sephora with my code REALLYREESPH – via the links below:

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NYX Lip IV Hydrating Gloss Stain Review and Swatches

March 26, 2025 - 12:30 pm | March 26, 2025 lips, makeup

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NYX Lip IV Hydrating Gloss Stain Review and Swatches

I have been loving the new launches from NYX so I was really excited to try the NYX Lip IV Hydrating Gloss Stains which really remind of the YSL Glossy Stains that I used to be addicted to back in the day. Here’s the lowdown with photos and swatches.

What is NYX Lip IV?

Hydrating gloss stain
Designed with water-breaking technology
Unique sensorial, lip-refreshing feel
Vinyl-like wet-look glossy finish
Can be left shiny or blotted away to leave a stain
Drip-shaped doe-foot to easily define lip line
Available in 16 shades

NYX Lip IV Hydrating Gloss Stain Shades and Swatches

There are 16 shades in the full collection. I have 6 shades to show you:

NYX Lip IV Hydrating Gloss Stain Swatches

Here are the swatches as a stain although having tested a couple of the shades, I find the stain to be more intense on the lips:

NYX Lip IV Hydrating Gloss Stain Swatches of stain no gloss

My Review

What makes these really great is that, not only are they a super glossy lip colour, but when the gloss has faded away, you are left with a really long lasting stain. As I said at the top, they really remind me the YSL Glossy Stain, especially the Water Pop variety which has a similar watery sensation on the lips.

As a more recent comparison, there is some similarity between the NYX Lip IV and the Rare Beauty Lip Oils. NYX has thicker, glossier, water-like consistency, but both formulas stain the lips in a very similar way. I think that the NYX formula is potentially more hydrating.

If you want to check out the Rare Beauty ones, read: Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil UK Review and Swatches.

There’s a pretty impressive shade collection and all the ones I have are super wearable, especially as a stain. I do find that the thick gloss texture can get on your teeth after you have first applied it, but I am inclined to think that this is a me problem!

Once the gloss has gone and a stain is left, I like to top up with a clear gloss or balm. I am currently obsessed with the Sephora Lift & Firm Plumping Lip Balm* which you can get 20% off of with code REALLYREESPH.

If you’re looking for a lip gloss-lip stain hybrid, I don’t really think you can go wrong with these. My favourite shades so far are 02 Hydra Honey, 07 Bubblegum Burst and 08 Drippin in Rose.

Where to buy them

The NYX Lip IV Hydrating Gloss is £10.99 (although check links for offers) and available now via the links below:

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Lancome Lash Idôle Flutter Extension Mascara Review

What is Lancome Lash Idôle Flutter Extension Mascara?

Before and After Photos