Ok so I've mentioned this little gem briefly in my Christmas/Sephora haul, but I think this magical bottle of champagne-y sheen deserves a post all of its own. What is it? Josie Maran Argan Illuminizer is a glow giving, multi tasking 100% pure argan oil that rejuvenates and replenishes skin. It has a touch of bronze to subtly warm up any skin tone and a pinch of glimmer that is so subtle it makes skin attract the light for a diffused, radiant all over glow. It can be used to highlight tops of cheekbones, wake up tired eyes when used on the lids or my favourite, mixed in with a tinted moisturiser or foundation. If you have dull, tired skin or are looking a bit worse for wear, this will transform your face in seconds! You will look like you have had your full 8hrs of sleep and then some!
Its fragrance free, paraben free and sulphate free. I am so impressed with this product and the brand philosophy that I can't wait to try out more from Josie Maran.
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Hello lovelies happy Tuesday!! So today I thought I would share with you my most favourite, simply must have bronzers and blushers. Some are cream and some are powder.
Bronzers
I rotate these beauties all year round I think they are the perfect tones of brown with Benefit Hoola being a little bit cooler (haha nice rhyme) The Bourjois and Chanel De Soleil have a warm light tone that is great for fair skins. Neither of these have any sparkle which I like. I enjoy layering cream and powder textures for a long lasting finish, this really locks in your make-up.
Cream Blushers
I love a cream blush! I have oily skin, but personally I feel cream blush sticks to the skin longer rather than powder that easily wears off. On the left you have Nars PennyLane which is a delicate pink with a slight sheen. This is such a pretty blush that's so subtle on the skin.
In the middle is Chantecaille Aqua blush in the colour Enchanting. This is a bright pink colour that turns to powder on the skin and does not budge! It feels like cold water gliding onto your skin that drys to a matte touch. This is perfect for the summertime, being by the pool or beach because this will not come off till you remove it with a cleanser. Last but not least is Stila Convertible Colour in Gerbera, which is a bright peach shade, really gorgeous on tanned skin. This one is the creamiest of them all and can feel a bit sticky if not set with powder. Gives a lovely pop of colour to the cheeks.
Powder Blushers
Mac Warm Soul is pretty much a universal favourite, but it really is gorgeous! It transforms into a pinky bronze shade on the skin that looks sunkissed and natural. It makes you glow.
At the top is Bobbi Brown Apricot which unlike its name, is a bright cool tone matte pink, perfect for winter days or if you need a bit of a pick me up. This makes cheeks look healthy and fresh.
Last is BareMinerals Ready blush in The Aphrodisiac. This is a peachy/pink shade with a slight sparkle, again really pretty, being BareMinerals it packed full of skin loving ingredients. Its so soft and smooth it just glides on leaving you with peachy keen cheeks.
Check out my video below to see swatches :-)
Have you got a favourite bronzer or blusher? I would love to know.
Hello lovelies, now that the summer is upon us its time to break out the old self tanner!
I am so pale I'm almost transparent! So as not to shock myself I like to start off with a gradual tanner. These are moisturisers with a hint of self tan, really easy peasy to use especially when you are just starting out or haven't used self- tan before. I always choose a medium to dark because although I want to tan gradually I would like to see some effect sooner rather than later.
I just love Jergens Natural Glow and recently Garnier Summerbody which is amazing!
Now if you are a tanning aficionado or just want a super dark tan, Xen-Tan Moroccan Tan is the one for you. This is a weekly self-tan and when I say its dark, it is dark! It's not called Moroccan tan for nothing! You have to apply this with gloves or a mitt because it will stain your hands something awful and no matter how many times you wash them it won't come out for days! I'm talking full on terracotta hands! You must exfoliate like with any self-tan, and prep knees and elbows. I feel like this takes alot of concentration and tact to not make it streaky. It's a very syrupy texture which works best with long sweeps rather than circular motions It provides a deep instant colour, paraben free,quick drying and contains collagen building peptides. I find this really hard to apply without being streaky, but the colour pay off is superb.
I'm quite satisfied with my gradual. I do however enjoy the Lancome Flash Bronzer Dream Legs
this is an instant spray tan for legs. It is a lovely golden shimmer colour which makes legs look near perfect. It's really easy to use and gives sun starved pins a boost.
Do you use self-tan? what are some of your favourites?
