Benefit/PersonalisedHoola

How do you Hoola? 

Benefit's Hoola Bronzing powder is a daily staple for me, and it's perfect for adding a gorgeous veil of matte colour to your whole face. or using the brush it's a great way to contour.

I love Hoola, it's in my make up bag all the time and the one I am using currently was purchased over a year ago, and it's only just starting to hit the pan now, still a good few months use in it, such good value for money.It's clear to see why this is the worlds No1 selling bronzer, its soft, matte, and gives you a healthy glow that's buildable. Pure colour, no sparkle and no shine.

There's something really special about having your own personalised products, and if like me make up is your thing then this is sure to excite you. Throughout April you can buy your own little box of happiness.

 Head over to the Benefit Website to order your very own personalised Hoola now, there is a £5 increase on the usual price, taking it to £28.50, but these are such great value for money & you can reuse the brush on any future purchases too. 

Join in the Hoola fun by following @benefituk over on Twitter using #howdoyouhoola they'd love to see how you Hoola! 

Happy personalising beauties. 

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Clarins/True Radiance Foundation

I've always been true to my foundation, I've used Estee Lauder Double Wear for years, never found anything that comes close to it. 

I've been reviewing the True Radiance Foundation* lately and I think it's perfect for this time of year. I may be wrong but I'm sure this is a re release of the 2009 version, which at the time was limited edition. The formula is creamy and light making application really easy, it gives a flawless finish using a foundation brush.




I would say this is light-medium coverage, one layer is fine for day to day wear and 2 layers would be perfect for a night out. As the name suggests this gives you 'True Radiance' thanks to Clarins 'Radiance Booster Complex' it boosts skins natural luminosity using specially shaped pigments in the formula which optimise the light and gives a real healthy, dewy glow.

This foundation is perfect for drier skins as it's packed with hydrating ingredients like Moringa Seed, Tara Gum, and SPF 15 for daily protection.

It's designed to give you a natural looking complexion without feeling heavy or cakey on the skin, I personally cant wear this every day, after wearing it for a week straight it broke me out so bad which is a real shame, I will be taking it on holiday though as my holiday always clears up with a bit of sun and salt water so I feel for evening wear with a sweep of bronzer it'll look great.

The colour range isn't huge on this and if your really pale skinned you might find it hard to get a match, pop into your local Clarins counter to be colour matched and to try it out.

True Radiance hits counters nationwide in September and will retail at £27 for 30ml, you can buy it on line at Clarins.com now if you cant wait!

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*PR Sample

Estee Lauder/Double Wear Glow All Day BB

When Estee Lauder launched their newest addition to the Double Wear I had high hopes, but I have to be honest, It just didn't live up to the hype for me. 

Loved the look of it on my colour match in store, looks great spread on the back of your hand, the crushed pearls give a beautiful and very radiant glow, and as it has the DW foundation in it it provides great medium coverage, the real test was in the week that followed I put this to the test during a typical working week and I am gutted it just didn't suit me. 

The formula is a thick creamy consistency, it's a lot thicker than your standard DW liquid foundation, and the  Intensity 2.0 colour matched my skin tone perfectly (I wear Fresco in the Double Wear) 

left product dispensed and right product blended in

I primed as usual before applying the all day glow, and it does go on really well with your normal foundation brush, the effect is very brightening and looks flawless on application, I always set my base with my trusty Ben Nye Banana Powder. The real test for me is during the day my not to oily/combination skin just doesn't need all the moisture this stuff provides and unfortunately by midday I was looking a little on the shiny side. In the days that followed came the dreaded break outs. 

This stuff will cover slight dark circles, and hide blemishes just like your DW foundation and give you a gorgeous glow, perfect for the upcoming summer months, I'm just really sorry to say for my fellow oily gals out there this one just isn't for us, sad I know, the Vitamin E, C & SPF 30 makes it so appealing as a lighter summer alternative I'm gutted I wont be wearing it this year. 

If your a dry skinned babe or even if you have dry/combination skin definitely pop in and grab a sample at your local counter try it out for yourself, it gives great coverage and makes you look so healthy and radiant. 

Priced at £29 for 30ml it's pretty pricey but the consistency means it'll go a long way, shop online at the Estee Lauder Website

I have got my eye on the Double Wear Brush On Glow for my under eyes so I'll be posting my thoughts on that soon, if I buy it that is....

Have you tried the All Day Glow? I'd love to hear your thoughts.....

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