Category: Beauty

It's time for Bryony Blake's fortnightly episode and this week there's a lot to discuss including:The kid's party that ended up being like a scene from Motherland. (Reptiles were involved.)The awards ceremony that went a bit wrongSomething highly embar...

Pat McGrath Lunar Nightshade 5-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($36.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a new, limited edition cooler-leaning color story that included one semi-matte shade paired with four more shimmery shades. The formula was creamier across the board with the mattes having a smoother, more velvety texture (less like a traditional matte), and the shimmers being very cream-like and a touch thicker, though I had great wear, pigmentation, and experienced good application with all the shades. Platinum Moonlight is a light, golden beige with strong, warm undertones and a bright, metallic sheen. Opaque pigmentation Smooth, emollient consistency, almost cream-like Picked up Continue Reading…

There was a hype about these, as I believe they were mentioned as a dupe for some other liquid glowy blushes, I think Charlotte Tilbury. I've seen raves and negative reviews, so it's a polarising formula. I'm actually not on either side and I think the...

A great blush will also blend itself, while a good one is blendable, buildable, and long-wearing.

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Dior Promenade Doree (543) 5 Couleurs Couture Eyeshadow Palette ($68.00 for 0.24 oz.) is a new, limited edition holiday palette that featured four warmer, gold-brown hues paired with a pop of cooler-toned, silver in the middle. The quality was so-so with the two bottom shades being better, while the upper three shades were of lesser quality. For the price point, I'd definitely want all five shades to perform well! Promenade Doree #1 is a light-medium, orange-gold with strong, warm undertones and a pearl finish. Mostly opaque pigmentation Slightly dusty, a touch thin; not as emollient as past formulations Applied evenly Continue Reading…

Pat McGrath Bronze Ecstasy 5-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($36.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a new, limited edition neutral-leaning color story that included two semi-matte shades paired with three very shimmery shades. The formula was creamier across the board with the mattes having a smoother, more velvety texture (less like a traditional matte), and the shimmers being very cream-like and a touch thicker, though I had great wear, pigmentation, and experienced good application with all the shades. Starlit Champagne is a very light and bright, peachy copper with an intense, sparkling metallic finish. Opaque pigmentation Smooth, emollient consistency, almost cream-like Picked up Continue Reading…

A great lipstick wears longer, fades better, and is more than a little hydrating.