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L'Oreal Paris Nude Magique Eau De Teint Foundation Review

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Here's a look at the new Nude Magique Eau De Teint from L'Oreal.

The Claims:

"Our lightest foundation formula ever. A feather light foundation, feels as light and fresh as water. A new sensation with a lighter than water formula for non greasy zero make up feel. Instantly fuses with the skin blending seamlessly to leave a silky, second skin effect. Perfect bare skin look Naturally even, shine free look. Undetectable coverage. Silky soft touch. No make-up feel."

My Review:

I decided to test out this 'lighter than water' philosophy by adding afew drops into a small glass of water and compared it with a foundation that I use regularly, Maybelline Fit Me foundation. A picture speaks a thousand words. Suddenly, the Eau De Teint looks more appealing seeing that the formula is floating on top on the water rather than sinking to the bottom like the Fit Me foundation. It's just something to note...and it's claims about being it being a light foundation is possibly evident.

The first observation I made is the lovely packaging. The lightweight formula comes in the frosty glass container which feel really smooth to hold. And, has a purple metallic screw on lid. Most L'Oreal foundations do come in a glass dispenser but there's something special about this one. It feels more high end. Though my only issue with the packaging is with the lack of pump. Not very hygienic. Let's hope we remember to wash our hands before usage.

So, to test it's staying power, I choose not to wear a primer underneath. I have plenty of mild acne scars, dark circles and some hyper pigmentation around the cheek area, so I'm always in the market for a magical, wonder foundation that will complement my skin.

Use as directed: Shake well before use, apply a drop to your finger. Now, I wish that one drop would cover my entire face. Truth is, I used about 12-15 drops to cover my face and neck. The formula is very runny and light in consistency and without a pump, it can get alittle sloppy. It's definitely offers a lightweight formula but can be built upto a light/ medium coverage. I tend to prefer something with medium/ heavy coverage so I didn't enjoy using this as much as I hoped. It did leave matte finish to my skin which is what I prefer. So I didn't feel the need to use power over the top.

After an 8 hour day at work, there is barely any sign of foundation on my skin, which really disappointed me. All my blemishes were on all show, my forehead, nose and chin looked incredibly oily (and I have dry skin)! This foundation would be more suitable for those who have normal skin who like a feather to light weight coverage. Later on this week, I tried using a primer underneath but it seemed to make no difference.

With SPF 18 it provides some protection against UV rays. However, it will give some flashback on photography so it may not be suitable for photoshoots.

To sum this product up here's a quick list of the pros and cons:

Pros:

- the packaging of the foundation feels very high end

- the shade of foundation matched my skin tone perfectly. I picked up 'warm ivory' 110.

- SPF 18 for UV protection

- 'lighter than water' formula

Cons:

- not suitable for those with combination, oily and dry skin. Would be better for those with normal skin

- there is no pump to this container, so it does not feel very hygienic

- for 20ml, there is not enough product to make it worth while purchasing the £10 I paid

- on my skin, it didn't last for any longer than 3 hours, which is not suitable for my life style

- With SPF, it would not be ideal for photography

I am really disappointed that this didn't work for me. But I have to take into account that my skin type is dry for this time of year. Unfortunately, the cons outweigh in the pros in my opinion.

It is available from most drug stores across the UK for around £10.

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Sleek Makeup iDivine Original Palette: Review and Swatches

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Holy Moly! This palette is my staple. I already own the au natural version of these palette ranges and can see why Sleek can pat themselves on the back.

Their statement for the product is simple and straight to the point “Sleek Makeup’s legendary i-Divines are 12 shades of high-quality, super-pigmented eyeshadow, suited to every skin tone.” All of which was versatile for any eye colour and shape. The majority of shades in the range are shimmery. The only matt shade is in black or ‘Noir’.

Comes with an applicator but I don't use it. I prefer to use a eye shadow brush from my Urban decay palettes

I am extremely impressed with the quality of the eye shadow’s. For £7.99, compared to the quality of MAC comestics, I believe this palette is great value for money. They last for hours over a good primer (use one from the urban decay range). This palette makes fabulous day looks as well as an evening smoky eye.

The packing is excellent! It’s classy, handy and complete with a mirror inside that makes it ideal. The measurement of the palette are 5.5 x 2.8 inches, and is less than half an inch thick therefore a perfect size for travel or throwing into your handbag. The case is sturdy and the catch is absolutely secure so you do not have to worry about it opening in your bag.

Overall, these are simple and affordable eye palettes that are of excellent quality without having to shell out. Many reviewers compare the quality and shade selection similar to MAC cosmetics. And, I have to agree with the majority. Double thumbs up from me.

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Review: L'Oreal Lumi Magique Concealer/ Highlighter

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Originally, I purchased this as part of a 3 for 2 offer at Boots. I’d read some hype about it being a close dupe to YSL Touche Eclat though I had not tried either before. So, I took advantage of the offer and got it for free.

I definitely jumped to conclusions with my first impressions. At first, I really liked the product but for me it did not have the coverage factor when concealing my problems area (mainly under eyes). I got completely sucked in and assumed it was a thick concealer and couldn’t understand why people has been raving about it.

The Lumi Magique Concealer is available in 3 shades: Light, Medium and Dark

Eventually, after reading more product information online I begun to understand the mixed reviews surrounding the product They say: “L'Oreal Lumi Magique Concealer helps brighten the appearance of eyes. Helps cover any imperfections. Can be used to highlight cheekbones, brow bones and the cupid's bow.”

Perhaps there is some confusion over the expectation of the product. It is very easy to assume that this is a proper concealer. After all, it does use the word ‘concealer all over the product and it’s advertising. However, I think it’s slightly mis leading to the costumer. This is definitely more of a highlighting product and the consistency isn’t thick enough to be classed as a concealer.

Although the packaging is sleek and handy for travel size it annoys me at the same time. It comes in a pen with a built in brush, that you have to twist the base to dispense any product. I hate not knowing how many twists I need to get enough product. Too much twisting and you end up with waste product that dries out the brush.

Using my regular concealer (Collection Lasting Perfection Ultimate Wear), I hide my dark spots and under eye baggage. Then, I apply the L’Oreal Lumi to brighten and highlight areas around the eyes, brow bone and bone structure. It’s great for making me look wide-awake after a rubbish nights sleep!

A technique that’s worked better for me is rather using the brush to apply directly onto the skin – place the product on the back of your hand and use your middle/ ring finger to lightly dab the product to cover the dark spots. I found this makes a massive difference as its can be blended onto the skin.

Overall, it’s not a bad product once you’ve applied it with your fingers rather than the brush provided. It does what it says – highlights and brightens the appearance of eyes. But it does not conceal or cover imperfections in my opinion. I don’t think I will be re-purchasing again. Just because I think there are better, more competitive highlighters and concealers on the market that are effective. I may have rated this more if the packaging was better.

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Rimmel Apocalips: Review & Swatches

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I've been trying these lip glosses since late January so I think it's fair to say they've been used throughly.

They are Rimmel's Apocalips Lip Laquer's .

There are 8 colours ranging from deep reds to fair nudes.

From left to right: Nude Eclipse, Stelle, Luna, Big Bang, Apocaliptic, Galaxy, Nova, and Celestial

Since Christmas I've been trying to cut back on the spending so I decided to choose only two from the range. At first and to be honest, I wasn't hugely impressed with their colour range. The colours are very "rich and intense" as suggested by the adverts provided by Rimmel but I was expecting more range. Some of the colours really put me off like 'Luna'. It looks so bright orange and not my type of colour. So I was very reluctant to try them all. However, I read some other reviews that say it's not as over powering and looks nice on.

I choose 'Nova' and 'Big Bang'.

They are a 'hybrid' between a lipstick and lipgloss. The main selling point is they have a thick consistency and intensive colour finish. They apply like a lipgloss and set like a satin lipstick. I am loving the texture and consistency of this product. I like that it's opaque and creamy. The colour is supposed to have a satin finish but over half an hour or so it dries to a matt finish so you will need to reapply.

'Nova'

Really enjoyed wearing 'Nova'. The pigments are fantastic. Very intense and bright.

'Big Bang'

When applied it leaves a satin finish without any stickiness. A key factor for me is it's staying power. These stay put for about 2/3 hours max before you find yourself topping up again. Saying that, I found that 'Big Bang' hardly budges and I find it can stain my lips. So be careful when applying not make any mistakes (easier said than done, I know).

I find the application of this product a-bit hit and miss. It's a longish, narrow foam applicator that is quite flexible that's supposed to contour the lip. Although you can gather a good amount of product on the applicator, the little dip in the middle can make it apply unevenly and abit, well, sloppy. So, I've use a normal lip brush to apply though this can be annoying when I'm in a rush. I'd say that would be my main disappointment (unless I'm applying it wrongly!)