NARS Light Reflecting Loose Setting Powder

Who doesn't want a flawless face of makeup that blurs fine lines & imperfections?!? If your answer is no, then you sir are crazy!
Since my obsession began with hourglass lighting powders & their Photochromic Technology I have been drawn to products that also claim to have the same effect, enter Nars 'Light Reflecting Loose Setting Powder'.

This Nars powder is infused with Photochromic Technology, which helps diffuse light & adjust to new sources of light throughout the day. Whilst also optically fading pores, fine lines & wrinkles. This light weight translucent powder does an amazing job of making my face look pore-less & flawless. So much so that I find I have to be very light handed when applying, as too much can make my skin look scarily perfect in a very unnatural way. But with the right amount & a light hand it does an amazing job & lives up to the claims.
It's easily blended into the skin & truly is transparent so doesn't leave that horrible white cast in flash photography. 

The loose powder gives my skin a matte finish yet still manages to make me have a natural healthy glow (when used with a light hand). Unlike the Hourglass Lighting Powders which have more of a glisten to them & no mattifying properties at all (incase you were wondering what was the difference).

Another bonus is that Nars 'Light Reflecting Loose Setting Powder' is Paraben-free, Fragrance-free, Non-Comedogenic.

Over all this is a great mattifying powder that leaves a natural healthy glow to the skin. 

Price range from £25-£26

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My April Favourites

Maybelline Colour Sensational Vivid Lipstick In 'Shocking Coral'- Since I bought this beauty at the start of the month I have not stopped wearing it. A beautiful bright pinky coral shade, that is super smooth & long lasting.

Maybelline The Rocket Volum' Express Mascara In Black - See review here maybelline rocket mascara review

Superdrug Dry Shampoo In Chocolate Brownie 150ml - For 99p this is a good dry shampoo for dark hair as it has a brown dye to it. I used this on my roots when I was in need of a hair dye touch up & this covered my roots up brilliantly.

Collection 2000 Lasting Perfect Concealer in 'Light' - This month was the first time I have tried this concealer. I honestly don't know how I lived without this for so long. Great coverage & Long lasting. 

ELF Baked Blush In 'Pinktastic' - Although this is a blush I find it way to light to use it for this purpose, so I have been using it as a highlighter. Pinktastic has a lovely light pink shimmer so perfect for highlighting. On top of my cheek bones, on my cupids bow, under the arch of my eyebrow. It's a good dupe for Mac mineralized skinfinish.

Maybelline Stay Matte Powder In 'Translucent' - See review here rimmel stay matte powder review.

Bourjois Blush In 'Golden Rose' - I am obsessed with this blusher, a gorgeous pink tone with the perfect amount of golden shimmer, for the perfect subtle glow. I will be reviewing this very soon.

Ebay Beauty Blender Dupe - Although the original beauty blender has so much hype around it I just cant bring my self to pay £16+ on a little sponge (call me scrooge). Whilst browsing on ebay I stumbled across a beauty blender for 99p, it looked like the real thing & for 99p I thought, what's to lose. To me this feels just like the real thing, & the finish of my foundation after using this is flawless. I've tried beauty blender dupes before & this by far is THE best I have come across. I'm definitely going to buy some more & stock up. Here's the link if your interested Ebay Beauty Blender. Since I bought this last month they have since put the price up to £1.25, but still a great bargain. 

Sinful Colors Nail Polish in 'Frenzy' & 'Easy Going' - See review here Sinful Colors Review

Top - Bourjois  Blush In 'Golden Rose'

Middle - ELF Baked Blush In 'Pinktastic'

Bottom - Maybelline Colour Sensational Vivid Lipstick In 'Shocking Coral'

What are your April Favourites ?

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Rimmel Stay Matte Powder - Review

Excitement!!! I have FINALLY found a powder that keeps my combination skin matte! In my 23 years I have never found a powder that lives up to the hype (yes I have been wearing makeup since birth :/) and this most definitely does. After hearing so many rave reviews from other beauty blogs and vlogs I finally caved under peer pressure and made the purchase, and I am so glad I did (why it took me so long I do not know) I have been using Rimmel stay matte powder for over a month now and it will definitely be a staple in my everyday makeup routine from here onwards. 

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder In Translucent 

Rimmel claim that the powder has up to 5 hours natural shine control with natural minerals and helps minimize the appearance of pores, I totally agree. 

 I apply this powder over my foundation using my Eco Tools Bamboo Powder Brush in the morning and can go out for the day with confidence that I won't get a shiny t-zone on my combinations skin halfway through the day. I suffer from large pores on my nose and I do think that when using this powder they appear minimized . 

 I have been using the transparent shade as I don't want any extra color payoff on top of my foundation. It does make my face look ever so slightly paler so for girls with darker skin maybe a coloured powder would work best for you.

Left - With Rimmel Stay Matte Powder
Right - Without Rimmel Stay Matte Powder

It blends into the skin nicely and doesn't sit on top of the skin creating another layer like many other drug store powders do.

 If the sun decides to make an appearance in the U.K at any point this spring then maybe one top up through the day may be needed, but I am so glad I found it in time for summer to avoid that dewy/sweaty glow (ain't nobody got time for that!)

Check out THAT pose
With Rimmel Stay Matte Powder

The packaging is your typical basic drug store powder casing, but is secure when closed so I don't worry about the lid coming off when inside my bag. For a product that is just £3.99 and literally does what it says on the tin you can not moan.

Rimmel Stay Matt Powder is available in 6 shades.

*transparent 

*pink blossom

*peach glow 

*sand storm

*silky beige 

*warm beige 

£3.99 in drugstores and supermarkets. How can you say no to that price?!

What do you think? Do you already own this product? Thinking about trying it out?

                                 

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