Throwback Thursday: Estee Lauder Illuminating Gelee Powder in Heat Wave

Ah, just look at that beauty that is the Estee Lauder Illuminating Gelee Powder in Heat Wave. Isn't it just a beauty. I picked this up last year using my Boots points and used it constantly for about 6 months, then remembering it's limited addition I put it away for a bit, wanting to save it.

Then a couple of weeks ago I got it back out, and I'm glad I did. I love this highlighter, it goes on so smoothly and really makes you look glowy and healthy. At the moment I'm loving applying it with one of the brushes I got with a Benefit blusher and I think it lets you put it on just the right way.

Do you have this product? What do you think?

Laura xoxo

FOTD: Let It Glow

Another Frozen reference, I know. Sorry for not being sorry; it just fit so well. For someone who was always scared she looked really shiny and believed a face full of powder was the best way to hide everything and keep things hidden all day, over the last year I've defintiely gravitated toward a glowly look.

To get the base off to the right start I began with the Bourjois Happy Light primer to get my skin all ready for my base which here is the Bourjois CC Cream as I wanted to give it a test, but to be honest, though it's more expensive I much prefer the Dior BB Cream, it lasts better throughout the day and adds an extra glow.

Before powdering with my Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder, which is the peferfect powder to set make-up but leave you with a glow, I worked in my Jemma Kid Dewy Glow All Over Radiance Cream which is sadly discountined but I say pick up Topshops Glow Cream Highlighter for the same effect. Once that is worked in with the base I like to apply my cream blush, which just so happened to be my Nars Multiple in Portofino.

Eyes and lips I kept quite simple. Eyes was a MAC staple Naked Lunch which deposits a slight colour with a nice shimmer to boot and lips was a your lips but nicer/better colour from No7 BB Lips in Coral Rush.

What are your glowy skin staples?

Laura xoxo

Review: &Other Stories Radiance Cream

First things first, a review post on a Saturday? If you read my blog a lot you may (your probably don't) notice that for a while I've been putting videos up on a Saturday but with work and stuff I don't have time to film and upload two videos a week anymore, so I'm now going to put up a review on a Saturday instead. As I still shop and have loads of products to share with you. Anyway, I doubt you care and onto the review.

When I was in London I got rather excited by &other stories, and this is one of the products I picked up.

This radiance cream is pretty much a champagne liquid highlighter which you can either apply straight to the skin or mix in with your foundation.

Here I applied it straight to my cheek after foundation.

I really like this highlighter as both a highlight and a dewifier for foundation. It is isn't in your face and is really subtle which I like for a nice day to day look.

What do you think of this product?

Laura xoxo 

Throwback Thursday: Tophshop Glow

It might just be me, but I find that the highstreet is really lacking in highlighters. I know that more and more brands are slowly bringing them out, but for a long time the chances of finding one were slim to none, so when I locked eyes with this product over a crowded Topshop floor, I knew I had to have it.

Due to it's creamy consistency I was hoping it would live up to my much loved Jemma Kidd Dewy Glow, and whilst it doesn't quite do that, this product is seriously something to rave about. 

If you like a subtle look, this probably won't be for you as it is definitely a shimmery product, but what's great about 'Glow' is the fact that it blends and works into your skin seamlessly, and, well, leaves you glowing!

Have you tried this product? What do you think?

Laura xoxo

Throwback Thursday: Jemma Kidd All Over Radiance Cream in Iced Gold

I am fully aware that I start most posts with the whole, loved this product then forgot about it blah blah blah, but I actually never forgot about this product, I just stopped using it as I loved it so much and it became discontinued. Sad times!

Ah, just look at that creamy dewy perfection. It really is the most perfect cream highlighter, and I still use it sparingly. The creamy consistency blends it to the skin and gives the perfect healthy glow that doesn't look over done and just makes you look so 'lit from within.'

Colour wise Iced Gold is a gorgeous champagne colour, that on my skin tone blends in seamlessly. 

For me it is the perfect product to reach for when you are going for that whole 'I'm not wearing make-up, make-up look.'

What do you think of this product? Do you have it?

Laura xoxo

Review: Topshop Glow

I put this guy in my February favourites post, and didn't go into too much detail as I knew I wanted to do a review on it. I first saw it on a shopping trip with Rachel, but it was a Saturday, and I didn't fancy standing in a long queue just to get this, so I waited until it was a bit less busy, and went back to get it. Boy am I glad I did.

It comes in a little pot, much like the MAC Paint Pots, which does mean it's a little difficult to get out, but you can deal with it. Consistency wise, it's like nothing I've ever seen (we ain't in Kansas no mo' Toto.) It reminds me of a very thick creamy moisturiser  It's not like any 'cream' highlighter I've ever used before. It's pretty much in a league of its own.

Colourwise I would say it's a champagne-y pearlesque kind of colour (helpful right?) But it blends out to nothing really, so I can see it working for most skin tones. 

I'm currently obsessed with mineral/powder foundations at the moment, so I like to apply this product before putting it on, as I find that if I apply it over the top of powder products it moves the powder and doesn't work as well. I like to apply it along the tops of my cheekbones and also under the eye to really brighten my under eyes.  I was a bit worried about using it under the powder, but this little guy shines through.

This is it applied the way I mentioned before, and I wish I was able to get a picture of it used on top of a liquid foundation/BB cream, because oh my goodness gracious, it looks incredible, and I know I'll love it for summer.

This product is just a must have for anybody that loves a healthy glow, and I'll eat my metaphorical hat if you dislike it.

Have you used this product? What do you think?

Apologies for the long rambly post.

Laura xoxo

Throwback Thursday: MAC MSF in Soft and Gentle

When I first got this product, I used it daily, and then I bought another, newer and shiner product, and this little product got cast aside. Until now that is.

I forgot just how finely milled and the gorgeous subtle glow this gives. It is a dream to apply, and the finish is just lovely.

As you can see, it is completely understated yet still gorgeous!!!

Do you like this product?

Laura xoxo

Also, it is the gorgeous Shen's birthday today, so everyone should go and wish her a happy birthday :)

Review: Jemma Kidd All Over Radiance Cream - Iced Gold

A while ago I was just browsing the Feel Unique site, when I saw that a load of Jemma Kidd items were on offer. This, to me seemed like the prefect opportunity to snap up the All Over Radiance Cream in Iced Gold, as it has been on my Covet list for a very long time. I have since found out that the reason it was on offer is because sadly, Jemma Kidd has gone bust.

The packaging of this product is something I like, plain, sleek and simple. Although I can see it getting slightly messy towards the end of use.

This shade is pretty much what it says on the packaging  Iced Gold. A lovely frosted, chamapagney gold colour that blends perfectly with the skin for a bit of brightness and dewy glow.

I find this highlighter blends so easily into the skin, giving a barely there look, yet when the light catches it, illuminates the face to make it look healthy and glowing, what more does a girl want?

I am so pleased I got this product, I really do love it, and I find it perfect for those 'no make-up' days, or for just a really simplistic look.

What do you think of this product? Do you like it?

Laura xoxo

Way to Glow

Highligthers are something I'm always drawn to. I'm not to sure why, I think it is probably because before I started blogging I had no idea what it even was, also, highlighters aren't really showcased on the highstreet/drugstore in my humble opinion. I now have a bit of a selection when it comes to highlighters, and thought I would share them with you all!

Benefit Watts Up Highlighter: This is the only cream highlighter I have, and is the most sublte of all of my highlighters. I got this in an ASOS pack along (here) and this was one of the main reasons I bought it, and I am glad I did, I really like it. It is a gorgeous golden toned highlighter, with a subtle sheen.

Dior Amber Diamond Highlighter: This is my favourite highlighter by far. It is gorgeous to look at, gorgeous to apply and just gorgeous. I think it was perfect for summer as it has a gorgeous golden brown colour to it. The lighter two colours are perfect for highlighting your eyes.

MAC MSF in Soft and Gentle: This is probably one of the most hyped up blogger highlighters out there and it earns its status. It is a gorgeous golden/peachy highlight with the perfect amount of shimmer.

No.7 Vital Enlightening Highlighter: This is a gorgeous powder highlight with a subtle shimmer and goes onto the skin perfectly. You can see a full post on this here!

 

Watts Up//Amber Diamond//Soft & Gentle//Vital Enlightening

 

I would love to know what your favourite highlighter is, as I'm always looking for new ones to try.

 

 

Laura xoxo

Throwback Thursday: No.7 Vital Enlightening Highligther

If you are on twitter, which let's face it, most people are (unless you have a life....) then you may have seen the hastag Throwback Thursday or Flashback Friday, in which people post old pictures of themselves from way back when. I've decided to adapt this onto my blog, and on most Thursday's I'm going to do a Throwback Thursday post, where I mention an old product that has been neglected, in a bid for me to switch up my products, and give me new material to blog about, win win!

For my first Throwback Thursday, I am choosing this Highlighter from No.7, I think I am right in saying that this was part of the Lisa Eldridge collection? Anyway, when I first got it, I used it daily, then when I got my MAC MSF, then my Dior Amber Diamond it got placed in the back of my drawer, but now it is back!

This highlighter is a gorgeous light gold colour, and is very finely milled and incredibly soft, I dare it not to suit anyone.

So this is my first re-find, for lack of better word, but look out for more to come.

Also, I would love to see some of your old discoveries if you fancy doing a simialr post, please let me know in the comments below!

Do you have/use this?

Laura xoxo

My Latest Craze: Dior Amber Diamond

I'm sure you have all been in a situation where you have seen someone use/talk about a product and instantly your mind knows you need to have it. In my crazy case, you have dreams of trying to purchase it, and it is sold out everywhere (yes, I do need to get out more) and my latest product crave was the amazing, Dior Amber Diamond.

This is my far the most expensive (a whopping £32) most luxurious, make-up, maybe any item, I own, and I love it. The packaging itself just oozes glamour and sophistication (if packaging could do that,) and it looks so superior in my little old collection. (My collection is neither little nor old, but hey ho.)

This product is the perfect deep highlight, perfect for a bronze summer look. I love how you can use each individual strand as an eye colour, or swirl it all together for a gorgeous highlight. I love using the first two light colours, on a fluffy blending brush as a brow highlight, then mixing them all together for a cheek highlight.

Each individual colour

Eyeshadow, lighter colours all over, darker colour on the outside

Highlighter

So overall, I love this product and so glad I managed to get it. It is extremely pricey, but that's what birthday money is for, yes? If you want something luxurious then I definitely recommend it.

Also, if you want to save yourself a bit of money (only a bit) then I would check out Benefit's Watts Up. Both are very golden coloured highlighters, not as golden as MAC's Gold Deposit, but very warm coloured, perfect for summer.

Amber Diamond // Watts Up

What's your most luxurious product?

Laura xoxo