Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Foundation

 

Revamp your makeup look this summer with Charlotte Tilbury’s Beautiful Skin Foundation.

This clever skincare-makeup-hybrid is perfect for the warmer months when you’re craving medium coverage but with a natural, healthy looking finish.

 

If you’re looking for the kind of foundation that provides reassuring coverage but also allows your natural beauty to shine through, enhancing rather than covering, then this is for you.

Boasting long-lasting hydration, it effortlessly nourishes, plumps, smooths and brightens your complexion, creating a more radiant overall effect.

Whats more, this magic formula not only instantly beautifies but actually works to improve the look of your skin over time too.

 

Formulated with moisture boosting hyaluronic acid, this foundation floods your skin to deeply nourish and moisturise, reducing the appearance of fine lines and plumping your skin.

A blend of rose derived ingredients treat all signs of stress in your skin including dullness, dryness, pigmentation and dark circles to create a more even canvas for your makeup.

Hyalurosmooth targets uneven skin texture, dryness and dullness, locking in moisture for a fresher, smoother skin tone.

 

Coconut extract helps strengthen your skin barrier over time for plumper, younger looking skin while C.T.Defence prevents pollutant particles from penetrating your skin.

Meanwhile, a Bix’Activ complex works to help decrease the appearance of oiliness, visibly reducing the look of both pores and shine for a flawless finish.

Vegan friendly and offering long lasting wear of up to 16 hours, it features a neutralised base, clear colour pigment formula with molecule complex in an impressive 30 different shades, offering a comprehensive spectrum of shades to suit all skin tones, skin undertones and skin types.

 It really is all encompassing.

Housed within an elegant, understated sleek tube, the foundation itself has a beautiful texture; light and soft yet creamy and pigmented.

Skin is instantly left feeling hydrated and soft post application, feeling almost like you’ve just applied a lightweight moisturiser.

I find the coverage is just what I’m after, its enough to balance out an uneven complexion and breathe life back into my dull, tired face but it doesn’t cover absolutely everything.

Freckles, beauty marks, all those little things that make you uniquely you will still be visible, which personally I really like, particularly in summer when you’re looking for a lighter alternative to full-coverage products.

 My only slight bug bear is I did find myself having to reach for the powder fairly frequently to dull some shiny patches, particularly around my oily t-zone, but to be honest, I’d have to do that more often during the summer months anyway.

Hydrating yet light, comfortable to wear and fuss free, It’s a really lovely foundation which I think for those of us with drier, older skin, works really, really well.

Charlotte Tilbury’s Beautiful Skin Foundation is available now and costs £36.

Dior Diorskin Nude BB Cream Glow Skin Perfecting Beauty Balm SPF 10

 Treat your skin to a truly luxurious experience with Dior’s Diorskin Nude BB Cream Glow SkinPerfecting Beauty Balm SPF 10.

This dreamy combination of skincare and make up is at the forefront of next generation complexion enhancers.

The silky, decadent cream perfects, protects and primes your skin to perfection in one simple step.

 

 

It features a unique balance of transparency, glow, perfection and hold, concealing imperfections while imparting a natural looking radiance.

Wonderfully lightweight and soft its melting texture is enriched with natural origin skin care ingredients and it adjusts perfectly to all skin tones.

Yep, even super pasty pale like mine.

 

 

The luxurious fluid glides onto your skin, disappearing almost instantly.

Unlike many BB creams which seem to vanish when applied, you’ll be pleased to hear that you can notice a real difference with this bad boy.

It offers minimal coverage, letting your natural beauty shine through but it does succeed at evening out skin tones and brightening your complexion with a natural glow.

 

 

It hydrates without drowning your skin leaving it feeling soft and comfortable while its rosy tinted glow lifts a dull, tired complexion, breathing life back into your skin.

For oily skinned lovelies I would advise ditching your regular moisturiser in favour for this balm to avoid clogged, heavy skin.

Because it contains SPF 10 you can rest assured that your skin will be protected throughout the day and it is nourishing enough to quench your oily prone skin.

 

My only gripe is that it is quite highly scented, however it does lose its potency throughout the day, though I’m not sure there’s a need to have such a highly fragranced BB cream but I suppose as its Dior it does add an extra dimension of opulence.

Luxurious and silky, it is a really gorgeous BB cream which will lift, brighten and perfect your complexion with ease.

The Dior Diorskin Nude BB Cream Glow Skin Perfecting Beauty Balm SPF 10 is available now and costs £33.

 

 

Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation

 Summer is usually the time where we find ourselves turning to lighter makeup to see us through the warm, sunny days of the season.

Heavy, full coverage foundations can weigh our skin down and paired with heat and prolonged sun exposure, they can leave your skin not looking or feeling its best.

 

But, what do you do if you aren’t quite ready to ditch your medium/full coverage foundations but still want to experience the joy of a light and breezy look that allows your inner glow to radiant out?

Well, you head straight for Clinique’s new Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation SPF20.

 

This fabulous foundation has been formulated with 3 serum technologies and offers a satin matte, oil free formula that provides even, natural-looking coverage to plump, smooth and even out your skintone.

This luxurious little pot of joy boasts medium to full coverage but with a weightless, silky texture.

Available in an impressive 42 different shades, you certainly won’t struggle to find the right shade for you!

 

Bridging the gap between makeup and skincare, the foundation has been formulated with Salicylic acid to re-texturize your skin and help restore radiance, Hyaluronic acid to plump and retain moisture and UP302 and Vitamin C to reduce the appearance of dark spots and uneven tone while breathing life back into dull, tired looking skin for a brighter complexion.

It also contains SPF20 which is vital for protecting your skin against the suns harmful rays which can damage and prematurely age your skin.

 

Despite this plethora of rich ingredients, the fluid itself is wonderfully light, silky and soft.

Free from oil and fragrance it is perfect for those of us with oily, sensitive skin plus it is waterproof and sweat resistant, so no matter how hot it gets, you can get on with your day safe in the knowledge that your foundation can rise to the occasion.

Its nourishing, moisture boosting properties offer defence against caking, settling, creasing and streaking while the long-lasting, 24 hour colour true wear element ensures that you won’t experience oxidation or orange patches throughout the day.

 

To use, simply remove the elegantly curved lid to reveal a pump dispenser.

Apply to freshly cleansed, moisturised skin and begin with just half a pump full because as the formula is so concentrated, a little will go a long way.

Apply the foundation your skin, concentrating on the areas where you feel you need coverage most.

Thanks to its fluid, lightweight, buildable texture you can easily add more foundation seamlessly to trouble areas without it looking heavy or un-natural.

 

It possesses a beautiful, natural looking finish thanks to its satin matte finish.

If you have oily skin like me, you’ll be pleased to hear that the foundation doesn’t feel heavy or become super-shiny when applied.

It has a satin matte finish which is perfect as it creates the illusion of healthy, radiant skin without looking shiny but likewise it offers a degree of mattifying without making your complexion look flat.

This is a truly brilliant foundation for oily skinned peeps who want the reassurance of full coverage without the heavy feel or look.

This foundation bolsters and perfects your skin while letting its natural beauty shine.

Clinique’s Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation is available now and costs £34.

Bobbi Brown March Top Picks

As spring approaches it's time to get your glow back and my Bobbi Brown March picks will certainly help you on your way!

First up is the iconic, hero product; the Extra Repair Moisturizing Balm SPF 25 (£69).

This luxurious balm is perfect for dry skin types and people who are looking to supercharge their skin with a host of powerful, sun protective ingredients to leave your skin feeling soft and looking radiant.

The unique emollient balm texture offers immediate, long lasting hydration to parched skin.

Offering impressive sun protection (SPF 25) to prevent premature ageing, the decadent balm is enriched with a peptide called Argireline to help lift and firm deflated, tired skin.

Meanwhile, Clary Sage Ferment  works to reinforce your skin’s natural barriers, particularly its moisture seal which helps your skin to retain the formula and moisture for longer.

The result is skin that is left feeling instantly fresh, soft and supple and you can sit happy sage in the knowledge that your skin is going to be protected all day long from the suns harmful rays. 

Next, create an effortlessly beautiful complexion with the Bobbi Brown Skin Long-wear Weightless Foundation SPF 15 (£34).

Perfect for normal to oily skin, you have an incredible choice of over 40 different shades to choose from, allowing you to match the product to your skin tone so easy!

 My shade (in winter when I'm paler than pale) happens to be warm Ivory.

Offering medium to full coverage, this silky foundation offers up to 16 hours of weightless, matte coverage.

I was slightly skeptical of a lightweight foundation that boasts such a high level of coverage, but you needent be concerned- this bad boy delivers on all its promises. 

As an oily skinned gal I will nine times out of ten opt for a matte or Demi-matte finish to try and help combat the dreaded shine, however sometimes with matte foundations your skin can end up looking flat and un-natural.

Not so here. 

This miracle worker delivers a multidimensional matte finish that can hide a multitude of sins while offering a comfortable, breathable, and weightless sensation.

Created through a high speed, cold fusion process, the fluid is silky, light and weightless in texture. 

The formula melts onto your skin to create a flawless second skin, concealing redness, discolouration and blemishes as it goes.

Infused with Glycerine, it helps to provide hydration deep into your skin offering a hit of moisture to prep and plump your skin. 

Marine Sugar Cane and natural mineral powders then help to control your oily complexion throughout the day, creating a balanced, beautiful finish.

What's more, the formula contains true-to-skin pigments that help to reflect the light, enhancing your skin's natural undertones and contours, providing a completely natural yet radiant looking appearance. 

Sweat and humidity restaurant, the foundation doesn't crack, streak or fade throughout the day and unlike some foundation, it wont oxidise meaning it retains its true colour. 

In tests, an impressive 96% of participants agreed that the foundation immediately left their skin looking shine-free, while 93% felt it immediately minimised the look of pores. 

I can vouch for this as this is also my experience.

It is perfect as it conceals flaws without clogging my skin and leaving it feeling heavy. 

In fact, it doesn't feel like you're wearing a foundation at all. 

It's just gorgeous.

Finally we have the beautiful Highlighting Powder in Radiance Collection: Pink Glow (£36.50).

This luxurious, pearl-infused rosy illuminator offers an ultra-reflective Formula for a multi-dimensional, lit-from-within luminosity.

Lightweight, super silky and highly pigmented, the powder offers an impressive colour pay off with just a single swipe.

Offering a melt-into-your-skin, buttery consistency it is easy to build and blend to allow you to create your own customised look and finish. 

Rich and velvety, like the foundation it too offers a second skin sensation, sitting comfortably on your skin offering long wear.

Housed in a sleek, chic compact complete with a mirror for on-the-go application, it imparts a healthy, natural looking rosy glow to lift a dull complexion.

It effortlessly breathes life into your skin with a subtle sparkle to create a natural-looking glow. 

It is so versatile too it can be used anywhere you want to add a touch of radiance, beit on your cheeks, cheekbones, brow bones and even your décolleté.

The world is the Pearl in the oyster with this beauty! 

All three of my top picks are available now from Bobbi Brown.