Burberry Sheer Luminous Concealer

I had high hopes for the Burberry concealer having read good reviews and being a fan of the high quality cosmetic line.

It come in a click pen dispenser with a brush tip. There is a good amount of shades to choose from, I selected Light Beige No.01 (£26) which is a good match for my pale cool toned skin.

Swatched below L-R MAC studio finish NC15, Burberry Light beige, MAC studio finish NW20

Its more opaque that the normal concealers in this pen type format and does provide a medium coverage. It has a creamy texture and does not look dry, I do find that it doesn't seem to set on the skin so is still movable and thus can settle into lines, or transfer off if you touch your skin so I dust on a bit of powder to prevent this. It gives a hint of luminescence but very much sits in the concealer rather than highlighter category.
Shown below without any concealer and then with the Burberry.

It doesn't provide the level of coverage I need for my dark circles and I did actually prefer it as a concealer on the face rather than under eyes, though unfortunately it broke me out but I expected this as it contains salt (I just like to test drive a product fully before I review it).
I think this is a good medium coverage concealer that has a natural skin like finish and some light reflecting qualities but ultimately doesn't have the level of coverage I require for my under eye area.

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I bought this from johnlewis.com

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Smashbox Heat Wave Eye Shadow Palette

There was a feeling of regret after I bought this, it was not a planned purchase, but I happened to spot it and couldn't resist the pretty array of colours.




I am fully aware that I can rarely get away with wearing warm tones on my eyes which is why this is a "what was I thinking" buy. This palette (£36) is a mix of warms and cool but the warms do not err towards neutrality, instead they are blazing hot warms.
Can I wear any of the warm shades....heck no.

I think there is always a risk involved when brands put both warm/cool colours in the same palette and I think given that the cooler shades are on the whole darker and are not extreme cools, its more likely that someone who can wear warms could pull this off as a whole rather than someone who looks best in cool tones.
Dry swatches below,


The shades all have great pigment (though really come to life when used wet) feel quite smooth and blend nicely.
The finishes are mostly shimmer and I feel would be better placed on skin younger than mine. There is a bit of colour fade (even with a base) and I find using too many of the shades can lead to murkiness (as you can see from my photo below) but overall for the price its a good quality palette.

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I bought this from Boots.

Rouge Bunny Rouge Highlighting Powder Loves Lights Goddess

Beautifully packaged, Rouge Bunny Rouge really know how to excel at presentation.


The RBR love lights highlighters have a wonderful texture, they feel extremely soft and smooth and have a very lightweight feel. They don't just sit on the skin like a lot of highlighters do, instead they just meld in to give a subtle sheen (rather than anything frosty or overly shimmery).
Another major plus for me is that these do not break me out and do not highlight my pores.

 
Goddess (£31) is a warm bronzed gold, it gives a sun kissed gleam to the skin (I've had this since December so my photo is after its been used quite a bit rather than in a new pristine condition).

Swatched below L-R: RBR Bronzing Glow Powder At Goldcombe Bay, RBR Goddess, Dior Nude tan pink glow (bronze side only).

This particular shade is probably best suited to those less cool toned than myself but nevertheless I think this is a wonderful formula and I really hope RBR add to the line up (there are currently only two shades, my review of the baby pink, Sweet to touch is here).


Disclosure: I received this via a gift certificate (given to me by RBR) from rougebunnyrouge.com

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Chanel Moon River Stylo Eyeshadow

Probably the most popular of the new stylo eyeshadows from the Summer 2013 L'Ete de Papillon de Chanel collection, Moon River (£23) is a beautiful metallic, shimmery, taupe/platinum.

The colour looks different in certain lights so the above photo is with flash and then the corner right is in natural light.
Swatched below and then blended in.

The consistency is very reminiscent of the discontinued Chanel Ombre D’eau, very wet in feel and providing a cooling sensation to the touch. It feels creamy and glides onto the lid without sliding around and it has a quick setting time, so quick in fact that I find it impossible to blend. Though it applies evenly with one swipe, I find to try and layer makes it rub off in areas and look patchy. Unfortunately it also shares the same discomfort I use to experience from some of Chanel Ombre D’eau's in that it makes my lids feel very tight.

I should say that I have sensitive skin and if you were a fan of the Chanel Ombre D’eau's you will probably like this.
Unfortunately for me, even if I take away the discomfort in feel, this is something I regret buying due to the application/inability to blend.
Ultimately a gorgeous colour but not with a formula to match.


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I bought this from John Lewis.

Dior Nude Tan Paradise Duo in Pink Glow

The Summer Bird of Paradise Collection offers two bronzer/blush duos, Coral glow (which contains a deeper,warmer, bronzer) and the lighter of the two, Pink glow (£40).

The palette comes with a  small kabuki brush (the same as with the My Lady Palette). Its quite soft and works well to pack on product though I think its more suitable for highlighter/finishing powder than for a blush/bronzer application.

The compact is quite heavy and contains a mirror.

The product has good pigment, so I apply gingerly. The bronzer does not have any overly orange nor yellow tones, so is great for pale skins looking for a realistic healthy look.
The blusher shade is a reasonably bright warm pink with a sheen finish, the shades combined result in more of a coral pink effect.

The powder feels smooth and silky, blends effortlessly and has a long wear. Its a high quality product that is versatile in its application (should you wish for a sheer or more intense look) and the pans are big enough that you can can wear the bronzer and blusher separately.

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I bought this from John Lewis