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RRP: £31.50
# of shades available: 2
available from:
www.glo-minerals.com
--What does the promo say?--
"glo-minerals
Bronze provides a golden colour for an even and buildable sun-kissed
look. Dust on lightly to add colour or to contour the face and body. Developed
utilizing natural, high-pigment minerals to deliver a range of
flattering, fashionable colors that looks good on all skin types. Also
formulated with an exclusive blend antioxidants including Vitamins A, C,
E and Green Tea Extract to provide nutrients that are vital to
maintaining skin’s healthy radiance."
--Packaging--
Sleek, practical, and generously-sized, this provides nearly everything a girl could want this summer. Some might prefer a portable sponge or brush in a compartment below, but this is purely incidental.
--Application--
Sweep over face and neck in place of face powder, or use just on cheeks to replace blusher. Easy to build up gradually according to your skin tone and the look that you want.
--Appearance--
The monotone version of the bronzer (named Sunlight), which I was sent by Glo Minerals' PR, does just what it says on the tin: provides a natural, sunkissed-looking glow to even the palest of girls.
--Texture and consistency--
Light, powdery, and apparently non-comedogenic. As mentioned before, easily buildable.
--Effects on the skin--
Over time, the antioxidant effects would have anti-ageing results. Vitamin A has benefits for blemish-prone skin, and vitamin E's moisturising qualities are well-documented.
--Value for money--
While I perhaps wasn't expecting this to cost £31.50, there's no denying that this is a flattering product that will deliver on radiance and quality. Would recommend.
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Dust 24K, £30.50
Protective Liquid Foundation Matte II, £30.50
RRP: £27
--What does the promo say?--
"This truly translucent skin perfecting mineral powder absorbs excess oil
to provide a matte finish. To eliminate shine year-round or simply
control skin during the hot summer months, Perfecting Powder can be used
as often as necessary over your foundation to give a shine-free finish.
As with all glo minerals products Perfecting Powder is talc-free,
non-comedogenic and fortified with our exclusive antioxidant blend."
--Packaging--
The press sample I was sent featured a clear plastic screw-top lid, whereas the one available for purchase online apparently has a black plastic flip-top. Difficult to see whether or not it has a mirror inside the lid, but if it did, that would be great.
--Application--
Apply after foundation and concealer, using a powder brush.
--Appearance--
I'd say that the 'perfecting' claim really does stand up; my skin looked a lot better after using this (compared to just using foundation and concealer). It really will finish your look off wonderfully. However, I wouldn't go as far as to say it's translucent and would even hazard that it's too pale for some (even though it works well for me). Plus, for the price it retails at, I'd expect it to be available in more than one shade, even if it does claim to be translucent.
--Scent--
None particularly. Newsflash: face powder smells of powder. Who knew?! (Well, slightly clay-like if you're going to force me.)
--Texture and consistency--
Light and not at all grainy. Blends well, without causing patches of powder to coagulate or collect anywhere on the face.
--Effects on the skin--
As well as the visual 'perfecting' effect, this absorbs oil well as promised, leaving you without that greasy feeling. However, I wouldn't say this goes far enough to contribute to an overall improvement in skin condition over time.
--Value for money--
Given the choice, I'd go for Arbonne's pressed powder*, which is exactly the same price. While this gives a good visual effect overall, Arbonne's, to my mind, gives an even more radiant and long-lasting result (which is very valuable on a day when you have to leave for work at 7.20 in the morning and won't get in until 9pm thanks to parents' evening. EW.).
*Just realised that for all my going on about this, I've never actually reviewed this. I have NO IDEA how that happened. Coming asap.
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Powder Brush, £20
Camouflage Oil Free, £20
Under-eye Primer, £19.50 since reduced to £17.95! yay :)
Face Primer, £13
Protective Liquid Foundation Matte II, £30.50
Volumizing Mascara, £16
Cream Colour for Cheeks and Lips, £11.50
RRP: £9
--What does the promo say?--
"Exfoliate
and moisturize lips in one quick step. Jojoba and nourishing wax
microcrystals combine to soften, smooth and hydrate lips. Apply
throughout the day as needed to exfoliate and hydrate lips. Nourishing
wax microcrystals gently slough away dry skin particles to reveal a
softer, smoother lip surface then melt on contact and seep into the
exfoliated surface to deliver supreme moisturization."
--Packaging--
The silver tube is sleek and futuristic, and the lid fastens securely.
--Application--
With winter on its way, I'd recommend applying this one daily, or perhaps even more frequently. Apply to lips using a brush or straight from the tube as preferred. Can be worn alone, or as an undercoat for lipstick or lip gloss.
--Appearance--
Virtually invisible. Possibly a slightly pale sheen, but nothing more.
--Scent--
None, particularly.
--Texture and consistency--
Delightfully scrubby without being rough - and thankfully, as promised, the exfoliating beads really do dissolve, meaning that you don't feel like you've just been for a walk along the beach in a windstorm.
--Effects on the lips--
Eliminates dry patches and moisturises perfectly.
--Value for money--
Again, this one was free, but is worth every penny of the £9 asking price, in my view. Trumps even my previous favourite - the £8 Body Shop Lipscuff.
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Protective Liquid Foundation, £37
Bronze, £30.50
RRP: £19.50
buy from: www.glo-minerals.com
--What does the promo say?--
"The Under Eye Primer is
an anti aging primer that minimizes the appearance of imperfections by
filling in fine lines by using light-reflective pigments to soften the
appearance of any wrinkles or dark circles you may have. Apply it to the
under eye area before you use our Under Eye Concealer to improve and
soften your fine lines, wrinkles and dark circles. Silicone Polymers and
Organic Form Fillers fill in fine lines while light-diffusing pigments
soften the appearance of wrinkles and dark circles. Grant-X "The Super
Peptide," has been clinically shown to improve the appearance of
wrinkles via nerve synapse interaction. The GABA (Gamma Amino Butyric
Acid) in Grant-X is a known neurotransmitter inhibitor that helps
improve the appearance of aging and softens expression lines."
--Packaging--
The silver and black tube creates an edgy look that stands out, with information on the tube itself kept minimal and easy to read. The squeezy tube and screw-top lid also makes the product easy to use.
--Application--
Squeeze out an amount the size of a pinhead and gently rub onto clean dry skin under the eye. Once blended in, continue to apply the rest of your makeup base as normal (foundation, concealer etc).
--Appearance--
This product only comes in one shade, so for me it is the right shade, but for others with darker skin tones, it may not suit. However, beyond that, I would say that it blends seamlessly to give a natural appearance.
--Scent--
None.
--Texture and consistency--
Incredibly smooth and velvety - and, as mentioned previously, blends in effortlessly. Comes off when you want it to and stays put when you don't!
--Longevity--
Does not settle into any creases around the eye area, and enables a unified and natural appearance to be kept up all day. Does not fade or become patchy, and can also be used on the eyelid to keep eyeshadow in place.
--Value for money--
One of the best eye primers I've come across. Doesn't have a sticky or tacky texture and yet puts in a determined performance. Best of all, its mineral properties mean it's got inbuilt SPF and anti-ageing, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties too. Although I was sent mine for free by glo minerals' lovely PR bods, I would definitely pay full whack for this.
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Lid Primer, £13
Lash Thickener and Conditioner, £13
Brow Gel, £12
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Brightener Highlight Concealer, £11.50
Protective Liquid Foundation, £29.95
Protecting Lip Treatment, £14.50
