The Classic Beauty Blender Review

Beautyblender Classic Duo Set - £24.00 here.

The Beautyblender is something I have been wanting to try for so long and I have no idea why I waited because I think it is the best thing I have ever applied my foundation with - ever.

A lot of foundations I like are quite lightweight and dewy - meaning that sometimes because they are light and fluid they can look streaky if applied with a brush. A brush also doesn't allow much coverage to be built up with these more lightweight foundations, but this is where the Beautyblender really succeeded for me.

I start by running the blender under cold water and squeezing repetitively so it soaks up water and doubles in size, becoming spongey and more springy. I then squeeze out the excess with my hands until it doesn't release any more water, followed by gently blotting excess moisture with a towel. I now have a fluffy and slightly damp blender to begin my make-up application with!

The sponge allows you to press and blot the foundation into your skin, taking away any chance of streaks or un-even application. Pressing it into the skin also keeps it lasting so much longer than applying it with a brush - for me anyway. Because you are pressing rather than 'painting' it on, it allows you to work in layers, pressing the foundation into the skin on the areas you need more coverage until you have the amount you need. Squeezing and pressing with the blender also seems to release more product which is great also - the sponge doesn't just absorb it all up and waste product.

The slight dampness of the sponge when you use it makes the foundation apply better, as if you were using MAC Fix+ to help it blend better. The application is so even and so easy to apply.

I use the pointed tip with my MAC Pro Longwear Concealer in NW25 to again work in layers and build up coverage under my eyes and around my nose and mouth (the areas I need it most). The blender applies this liquid concealer like a dream and working in thin layers, I can press the product in rather than blending it out with a brush. By pressing it in I can get such a higher amount of coverage for the product I'm using as it's not just being blended away. The thin layers along with the concealers quick setting time means that I can build up coverage quickly but without it looking cakey or creasing.

This sponge has made my make-up in the mornings so quick and easy to apply - I can do it quickly and evenly with long lasting results - whats not to love??

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I really really really recommend the Beautyblender for foundation, concealer, cream blush, liquid highlighter, cream highlighter.......the list goes on. 

Have you ever tried the Beautyblender?

YSL Touche Éclat Foundation in BD50 Review

Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Foundation in BD50 - £29

I have been meaning to do this review for a few months now as I have been really enjoying using this foundation. The YSL Touche Eclat Foundation is a light to medium coverage very dewy foundation which brightens the complexion and gives your skin a lovely glow.

The packaging is really something too - the glass bottle with gold top looks gorgeous on any dressing table and despite being glass is fine for travelling with (for me).

No make-up (Christ!)

Wearing nothing but YSL Touche Eclat Foundation in BD50

The shade is perfect for me, not too dark and not too light, pretty spot on.  You can see from the above photo that the foundation is very dewy and I always like to set it with powder to make sure it lasts longer. I do this with all my foundations as it can wear off on me without. 

Full face done and set with powder!

Despite setting it lightly with powder my skin still looks radiant and the coverage is enough just to even out skin tone and minor blemishes - it did a great job at tackling a scar from a blemish on my cheek which I didn't go over with concealer!

If you like a light to medium foundation with a dewy finish then this one could be for you! It feels really lightweight when I have it on and lasts quite nicely throughout the day.

Have you tried the Touch Eclat foundation?

(P.S I'm wearing:

Blazer - Primark

Shirt- Sparke & Fade

Necklace - H&M)

Mac Lustre Drops in Pink Rebel Review

MAC Lustre Drops in Pink Rebel - £17.50

I stopped by MAC Pro in Carnaby St the other week and I decided to pick up a product that I have been lusting after for a while. The 'Lustre Drops' are described by MAC as:

" A bronzer that applies like liquid sun. Water-based, beautifully smooth to apply with added pearlized lustre. Inspired by the popular M∙A∙C Face and Body FX. Provides sheer, natural-looking highlights 

with a luminous, shimmering finish. Limited edition. " 

Pink Rebel is a gorgeous champagne/gold shade with a hint of pink and gives a really natural glow to the skin. 

I've been using the lustre drops on the high planes of my face - cheekbones, bridge of nose and cupids bow. You can also mix the drops with your foundation or moisturiser for a natural glow all over - making this product so versatile. You also don't need a lot, a tiny dot will do for highlighting the face and a few drops to mix with is fine. 

This product is great if your skin is feeling dry or dull from the cold weather or if you're feeling drained - it helps make your skin look healthy and dewy.

For me, this is a great product to have in my collection as I am a big fan of glowing, healthy skin! You can pick up this product up online here or from any MAC store.

Have you tried the Lustre Drops?