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This is an affordable product I have been loving. Check out the L’Oreal Paris Infallible Brow Lamination brow mascara.
What is L’Oreal Paris Infallible Brow Lamination?
L’Oreal Paris Infallible Brow Lamination
This is a really easy to use brow gel that shapes and tames brows with long wear hold:
Shapes and sets brow hairs
Lightweight formula
Transparent texture
No residue or flakes
No mess application
Angled brush for easy application
Long wear hold
How to use it
This brow gel is so easy to use. Just comb through your brow hairs in the direction you want them to hold. I like to brush them up for a soft, bushy look. You can use it with or without a brow pencil first.
Before & After Photos
Here’s a photo without the brow mascara:
Before
And here’s a shot with a light coat brushed upwards into the brows:
After
My Review of L’Oreal Paris Infallible Brow Lamination
L’Oreal Paris Infallible Brow Lamination Review
I have really been enjoying using this brow gel because it is so easy to use and super affordable. I love the fine angled brush. It grabs and controls the hairs effortlessly making it very easy to fluff up and shape the brows in no time at all.
L’Oreal Paris Infallible Brow Lamination angled brush
While it gives a good firm hold to the brows, it doesn’t feel sticky or crispy. The finish is really natural looking too, especially if I use it without a pencil straight on to bare brows.
The L’Oreal Paris Infallible Brow Lamination formula gives the hairs a really soft sheen which adds how natural-looking this product is. I hate it when my brows look matte because it can look really unnatural.
If I want a more defined look, I use a brow pencil first. The ones I like are a bit pricier than this L’Oreal product, but if you are looking for recommendations, check out, MERIT Beauty Brow 1990 Gel Pencil Review & Swatches, and Victoria Beckham Beauty BabyBlade Microfine Brow Pencil Review & Swatches.
Where to buy it
The L’Oreal Paris Infallible Brow Lamination is £11.99 and available to purchase via the links below:
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As concealer is one of my absolute favourite makeup products, I was very excited to try out the new Victoria Beckham Beauty The Concealer Pen which has been created in partnership with with skincare genius, Augustinus Bader. I have all the shades here to show you, here’s what you need to know.
What is Victoria Beckham Beauty The Concealer Pen?
Victoria Beckham Beauty The Concealer Pen
Designed to deliver second-skin, light-to-medium buildable coverage
Radiant, real-skin finish
Immediately perfects the skin
Proprietary skincare actives improve your complexion over time
Provides an 8-hour nourishing veil
Resists settling into fine lines or pores
Formulated with TFC8 by Augustinus Bader
Works to reduce the appearance of fine lines, dark circles, eye puffiness, and hyperpigmentation
Uses a calibrated dispenser and tapered brush for easy application
TFC8 by Augustinus Bader – uses a blend of high-grade vitamins, lipids, and high-performing, proprietary peptides that transports key nutrients to the cells for renewal, combatting signs of aging and damage
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 – peptide known to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles brought about by facial expressions
Polyglutamic Acid – keeps skin hydrated and improves elasticity
Squalane – helps to prevent moisture loss, leaving skin feeling supple and more comfortable.
Amino Acid Coated Pigments – provide long-lasting colour payoff
Rosa Damascena Flower Water – to help hydrate, soothe, tone and protect the skin
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein – to strengthen the skin’s natural barrier, improve hydration and enhance elasticity
Victoria Beckham Beauty The Concealer Pen Shades & Swatches
There are 16 flexible shades in the Victoria Beckham concealer collection and they are predominantly neutral undertones designed to be compatible for warm, neutral and rosy undertones:
FL1 – Very Fair Light with neutral undertones
FL2 – Fair light with neutral warm undertones
L1 – Light with neutral undertones
L2 – Light with neutral warm undertones
LM1 – Light medium with neutral warm undertones
LM2 – Light medium with neutral undertones
M1 – Medium with neutral warm undertones
M2 – Medium with golden undertones
Victoria Beckham Beauty The Concealer Pen Swatches
MD1 – Medium Dark with neutral undertones
MD2 – Medium Dark with warm peach undertones
DK1 – Dark with neutral undertones
DK2 – Dark with warm peach undertones
DP1 – Deep with neutral undertones
DP2 – Deep with neutral warm undertones
R1 – Rich with neutral warm undertones
R2 – Rich with neutral undertones
Victoria Beckham Beauty The Concealer Pen Swatches
How to use it
You will need to do a few clicks to get the product flowing upon first use, but after that you’ll need one or two clicks to dispense the amount of product you need. You can paint straight on to the skin and then blend with fingertips.
VB Beauty say that for the best results you should apply to well moisturised skin.
For brush cleaning, you can use lukewarm water and a mild soap and then allow the brush to dry before replacing the cap.
Before & After Photos
This is the before photo:
Before Photo
And the below photo shows the shade LF2 applied to the left side as you are looking at it:
Victoria Beckham Beauty The Concealer Pen in LF2 applied to left side of photo
My Review of Victoria Beckham Beauty The Concealer Pen
This post has taken me ages to put together because, 1. it’s Advent Calendar season, 2. I wanted to make sure I swatched all the shades, and 3. at the hefty price tag of £64 for 2.4ml, I wanted to properly test it out before I said a word!
Now, my first concealer-type product super-obsession was the YSL Touche Eclat pen. This worked more as a brightener and highlighter than a traditional concealer, but I religiously used it to conceal and generally pep up my complexion none-the-less. I loved it. I actually still love it. I really do need to use it again soon!
Anyway, I am harping on about that because Victoria Beckham Beauty The Concealer Pen is using a very similar packaging format to Touch Eclat. It is a clicky pen, just like my original favourite and has a very similar brush applicator as the YSL.
Victoria Beckham Beauty The Concealer Pen brush
There is quite a lot of reference to how much work went into the brush on this new concealer, but it doesn’t seem to be very different to the YSL to me, so perhaps I need to get the two products next to each to really compare and contrast. Anyway…
Victoria Beckham Beauty The Concealer Pen packaging
Aside from the packaging, I love that this is a skincare formula; and a skincare formula with none other than Augustinus Bader. I do really like this the skincare products that VB has created so far, and I am a big fan of the Cleansing Protocol, which I have continued to use since I wrote my review on it. I actually think I’ve liked that duo more and more the longer I have been using it. You can read my Cleansing Protocol Review here.
This concealer includes the Augustinus Bader TFC8 formula which promises to be an all-singing all-dancing renewal complex to deliver anti-ageing benefits. I love a makeup skincare hybrid, so this of course got me really excited.
Now, it is important to note that I haven’t been testing this for 4 weeks yet, so I can’t really comment on the skincare claims of this product. However, I will continue to use it, and will update for you when I can. For now, these are my thoughts on it as a concealer.
So, this is a lovely concealer. It has a creamy texture and offers up a buildable coverage. A couple of clicks dispenses a good amount of product and the brush is the perfect size to apply the concealer exactly where you want it.
It is pretty easy to blend, and gives a lovely smooth finish very quickly. I think it has a self-setting quality, and I haven’t felt that I need to powder it. I do find that I need to layer this to get the coverage that I need, which concerns me, because there is only 2.4ml of product in the tube.
I love that it sets itself and I have found it to be really long lasting, even without setting it with powder. It doesn’t settle into lines or wrinkles, and just gives the skin a very smooth look and it very good on pores too.
Victoria Beckham Beauty The Concealer Pen covers really well. It is light to medium, but it is good on the purple tones under my eyes, redness and also pigmentation marks so it’s a great all rounder. I find that if I let it sit on my skin for a bit before blending, you can get a bit more coverage out of it.
I can use a few of the shades. LF2 is a good match for everywhere, and I quite like LF1 under the eyes when I want something super bright. L1 also actually works well under the eyes and I can make it work everywhere. If I had to choose one shade, which I would if I was buying it because each tube is £64, I’d go for LF1.
And while we are on the topic of price, it is definitely something we need to discuss. It is £64 for 2.4ml, which is so expensive. Obviously, the cost reflects that you are getting the Augustinus Bader TFC8 complex in there, but that alone may not be enough to persuade you to part with that much cash for 2.4ml of product.
I am going to continue to use this regularly and see if I can see any of the longer term skincare benefits it promises.
What impresses me most about this is how natural it looks on the skin, how smooth it makes the skin look, and how well it lasts. It barely fades at all, and pretty much stays looking freshly applied all day. It’s impressive.
Where to buy it
Victoria Beckham Beauty The Concealer Pen is £64 for 2.4ml and is available via the link below:
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Charlotte Tilbury has a brand new mascara for 2024 and it’s all about the volume. I have been trying it out for a few weeks. Here’s the lowdown on Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-Eyes Volume Mascara.
What is Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-Eyes Volume Mascara?
Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-Eyes Volume Mascara
Volumising mascara
Uses unique Lash Vinyl-Black Wrap Tech
Ultra-Curved Lash Styler Brush
Brush has ultra-fine laser-cut fibre bristles that are soft on one side and sharp on the other
Grips and separates each lash
Formula is designed for instant root-to-tip volume
Promises a 2x curl effect
Smudge-proof, flake-proof, sweat-proof, clump-proof and humidity-proof formula
Promises 28 hour wear
Suitable for all types of lashes
Comes in an art-deco inspired glass bottle, which helps preserve the formula
Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-Eyes Volume Mascara packaging
Key Ingredients
Lash Vinyl-Black Wrap Tech – infused with lash-plumping polymers that coat every single lash for 9x more volume after first application.
Vinyl-black inspired pigments – create the optical illusion of bigger, brighter eyes
Lash-Conditioning Jojoba Waxes – nourishes lashes
Before & After Photos
Here’s the before photo:
Before Photo
This is one light coat on the left side of the photo:
1 coat
This is 2 coats on the left side of the photo:
2 coats
My Review of Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-Eyes Volume Mascara
Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-Eyes Volume Mascara After Photo
I was really excited to try this new mascara from Charlotte Tilbury because, although I think that this brand has absolutely nailed so many of their products, I believe that the general consensus is that mascara isn’t really one of them.
I love so many CT products, but their mascaras have never made it into my permanent rotation. I think this one could be different.
You can see the mascara in action and how black it looks in this Instagram reel:
I think what I enjoy most about the Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-Eyes Volume Mascara is the lift and curl that it gives my lashes, even with just one light coat. It is very eye-opening which I love and it gives great volume without looking too heavy.
Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-Eyes Volume Mascara Brush
I really like the brush. It gets in nice and close to the root of the lash, and really grips on to give a lovely curl. The packaging does feel a little old fashioned, but I appreciate that the glass is meant to ensure that the formula stays as fresh as possible.
This formula has pretty good staying power, and I haven’t noticed any smudging or flaking. It stays put very well. The curl holds up too which I love.
It’s also pretty easy to remove. I just use an oil cleanser and it comes off quickly. When removing it, you realise how dense and intense the black pigment is, as it turns the cleansing oil super black as you work it over the eyes.
All in all, I think this is a great new mascara launch from Charlotte Tilbury, and I think it could be the one that all the CT fans have been waiting for.
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Chantecaille Just Skin Tinted Moisturizer has been reformulated and I have been testing it out. Here’s what you need to know.
What is difference about the new formula of Chantecaille Just Skin Tinted Moisturizer?
Chantecaille Just Skin Tinted Moisturizer New Formula
Chantecaille’s Just Skin was one of first makeup and skincare complexion formulas and the new version is now cyclic silicone and microplastic-free, with lots of other ingredient enhancements:
Lightweight tinted moisturiser
New cocktail of botanicals to offer even more hydration and skincare benefits
Includes antioxidant-rich thyme and butterfly bush from the original formula
Has the addition of Spirodela Polyrhiza Extract, red algae and Tara Tree Extract to offer hydration and visible line smoothing benefits
Built-in mineral sunscreen SPF 15
Designed to deliver flawless, filtered-looking fresh skin
Smooth and natural dewy finish
Free from cyclic silicones, microplastics, parabens, and fragrance
Key Ingredients
New hydrating Botanical Polysaccharide – delivers significantly higher skin hydration in one hour New Smoothing Botanical Shield – significantly reduces the appearance of wrinkles in one hour
Chantecaille Just Skin Tinted Moisturizer Shades & Swatches
There are 12 shades in the new formula:
Opaline – ultra fair with cool rosy undertones
Aura – fair with cool undertones
Alabaster – light with balanced undertones
Bliss – light with peach undertones
Vanilla – medium light with balanced undertones
Nude – medium with cool undertones
Glow – medium with warm undertones
Tan – medium deep with balanced undertones
Wheat – medium deep with warm undertones
Topaz – medium deep with cool undertones
Chestnut – deep with balanced undertones
Mahogany – deep with warm undertones
Swatches
I have three of the shades to show you, Bliss, Vanilla, Glow:
Chantecaille Just Skin Tinted Moisturizer Swatches – Bliss, Vanilla, Glow
Here are the brand swatches of all the shades:
Chantecaille Just Skin Tinted Moisturizer Brand Swatches
Before and After Photos
I chose the shade Bliss as my best match.
BeforeAfter Photo – shade Bliss
My Review of the new formula of Chantecaille Just Skin
Chantecaille Just Skin Tinted Moisturizer Shade Bliss
It has been a while since I used Chantecaille Just Skin but I used to really enjoy it, especially as it was one of the first types of tinted moisturiser and one of the early skincare and makeup hybrid products that also contained SPF.
I have been testing out the new formula for a couple of weeks and I really like it. It is super easy to apply, and the gel-cream texture melts into the skin effortlessly.
It feels weightless on the skin, and once applied I have been forgetting that it’s even on my skin. It just feels like really good skincare.
Chantecaille Just Skin offers light buildable coverage and I think it’s really good at evening out skin tone and making the appearance of pores and fine lines much less obvious. I find it very good for neutralising redness too, and it just delivers a really harmonised look.
I find that the shade Bliss softly warms up my complexion, so it doesn’t look odd if I literally put this one and nothing else. You know how some foundation products instantly need something adding on top? This doesn’t – it’s such a good one and done product.
I love the softly dewy finish, and the fact that you can build it up in the areas that need a bit more coverage. It is super hydrating and comfortable, and I find that it lasts really well on my skin, in fact, I am surprised to see how even and perfected my skin looks when I look in the mirror, as it doesn’t feel like I have anything on.
Although it does have SPF15 in the formula, I wear it over a dedicated sunscreen for more enhanced protection. I’m really enjoying it and it’s staying in my makeup bag for the foreseeable.
If you are looking for a more affordable option have a read of: Revlon Illuminance Serum Tint UK Review & Swatches.
And if you want something with more coverage and a higher sun protection factor, check out IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream Natural Matte SPF40 Review.
Where to buy it
The new formula of Chantecaille Just Skin is £60 for 35ml and is available via the links below:
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I love the original CC Cream from IT Cosmetics, so I was keen to try out the new natural matte version. Here’s the lowdown on IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream Natural Matte SPF40.
What is IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream Natural Matte?
IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream Natural Matte SPF40
Full-coverage CC cream
Works to conceal imperfections
Reduces the look of redness, pores, shine and oil
Provides a comfortable natural velvety matte finish
Uses brightening, colour-correcting pigments
The formula is enriched with a blend of skin-nourishing ingredients
Delivers SPF40 (although I still use the correct dose of SPF underneath)
Easy to blend
Suitable for combination and oily skin types
16-hour shine control
Sweat-proof formula
Available in 30 shades
Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic Acid – to hydrate
Air Licium – to control excess sebum
Lentil seed extract – to defend against environmental aggressors
Charcoal and colloidal clay – to detoxify and balance
SPF 40 – broad spectrum protection
Before & After Photos
I am using shade Light Neutral which gives me a really nice and brightened result.
Before PhotoAfter Photo – Light Neutral
Annoyingly, I forgot to take my after photo before I put on the rest of my makeup, but the only other thing I have on my skin is the REESON Blush in Fresh Rose*.
IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream Natural Matte SPF40 Swatch
I have shade Light Neutral to show you:
IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream Natural Matte SPF40 – Light NeutralIT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream Natural Matte SPF40 – Light Neutral Swatch
My Review
IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream Natural Matte SPF40 packaging
Although I am really more of a glowy finish kind of girl, I have to say there are times when I appreciate a soft matte formula, especially in the summer time. The idea of a natural matte, is all about a natural looking skin finish, that isn’t flat, and as I like to use other products to give me glow, I find they can really work for my combination skin.
This is certainly the case with the IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream Natural Matte SPF40. Applied over my Vitamin C serum and SPF50, it still allows a natural looking radiance to the skin yet has a soft blurring effect on pores and texture.
A little goes a long way because the formula has satisfyingly high coverage, and it tackles redness and uneven tone swiftly with minimal effort. I use my REESON No. 1 Brush* to buff and blend and it works perfectly with it.
It lasts really well on my skin, and feels very comfortable and light. It really is a great option for the warmer weather, especially with its SPF40. Although having said that, I don’t need to use that much product to get the finish I want, so I make sure I use my proper dose of SPF50 underneath.
All in all, I am very pleased with this.
Where to buy it
IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream Natural Matte SPF40 is £38 and available now via the following links:
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