I have mentioned this bronzing powder before but I’ve never written a dedicated review on it. It’s now or never, since this seems to be getting discontinued and is available on very few retailers, typically at a clearance price. Bittersweet, since you can get it cheap now, but never again.
Review, Swatches | Haus Labs Powder Sculpt Velvet Bronzer in Light Level 4
After the hit that was the Bio-Radiant Highlighter, I had high expectations for the other face product I got from Haus Labs: the bronzer.
You know what, it is possible that there may be some faults with this brand, but it’s certainly not on their bronzers that you’ll find them.
Review, Swatches | Gucci Bronzing Powder in shade 01
I have quite a variety of bronzers, yet they rarely get a spotlight on this blog. Time to correct that. One of the most beautiful compacts I own is the Gucci bronzing powder, and I’ll be letting you know if it’s as good on the inside as it is pretty on the outside.
Review, Swatches | Flormar Baked Powder in 22 Marble Beige Gold
After reviewing the new Guerlain powder, I thought I’d revisit a less expensive blush/bronzer hybrid alternative. This is one of Flormar’s products that I haven’t gotten around to review, yet it’s my most used from them.
Review, Swatches | Guerlain Terracotta 2023 Flower Blossom Healthy Glow Powder
Every year, Guerlain launches a limited edition Terracotta powder for summer. I’ve been able to resist the more recent releases but this year the flower pan design got to me. It’s been a while since I’ve tried the formula, and I’m able to report that things haven’t changed a bit.
Review, Swatches | Tarte Precious Gems Amazonian Clay Cheek Palette
Is this the forth post in a row where I’m reviewing blush? Yes it is. And more will be coming. Addictions aside, my review of Tarte’s 2021 holiday blush set has been one of my most viewed posts, which tells me people are still very much interested in this formula. The Precious Gems cheek palette is last holiday’s palette and it is still available and currently on sale, so a review feels very apropos.
Review, Swatches | Illamasqua x Amy Double Trouble Face Duo
Don’t you love sale season? I’ve been keeping my eye on the Illamasqua x Amy Winehouse collection because there were a few items that interested me, this duo being one of them. These are two new shades and I’ve always had a great experience with Illamasqua blushes, so when this got to be 60% off I had to get it.
Review, Swatches | Zao Mineral Cooked Powder in shade 347 Apricot Beige
Ever heard of this brand? Me neither. I saw a small stand for Zao Essence of Beauty at a beauty store when we travelled to Biarritz earlier this summer. This French brand is all about being sustainable and ecological. They aim to reduce plastic and the packaging is made of bamboo.
All of the makeup if refillable. And expensive.
Review, Swatches | KIKO Blossoming Beauty Romantic Shades of Face & Eyes Palette
KIKO sure knows how to come out with a pretty collection. The Blossoming Beauty collection has some gorgeous pan designs and I had to have something from this limited edition line. Since I haven’t had the chance to try a KIKO face palette yet, this was the time.
Day 12 of 12 Days of Xmas 2021: My Favourite Products From 2021
Here we are, Christmas Eve, and the 12 Days of Christmas finale!! I have to confess, this was a daunting task. A post everyday for 12 days in a row talking about so many favourites was really tiring. I wrote the words “smooth”, “pigmented” and “long lasting” so many times that they’ve lost all meaning. But I’ve pushed through and this project is now fully birthed. Just in time for the most famous birthday of them all.
This post will contain the best makeup products that I’ve tried and have come out in 2021 (limited edition or not).