All these products are boxed and new to me.*
In this video I share my initial feelings and thoughts about these products and show how I try to troubleshoot any potential issues that I may encounter.
Just to be clear, occasionally the problem is my application.
I do not like to read instructions. As you will notice, I only read the instructions after initial application and this is ONLY to check that I’m giving you the correct information. Otherwise, I wouldn’t bother.
Any products that I really like will then go into regular rotation testing usually via my makeup bag to really put it through it’s paces
Trinny London Plump it. I haven’t given up on this. It is definitely a Me problem, because this would be all over the internet if it happened regularly.
Trinny London SPF 50.
An excellent SPF moisturiser that is gentle around eyes and on sensitive skin. A good option for those with normal/oily skin or those that prefer more of a matte finish. I’m ride or die Medik8 spf because it leaves me with a sheen you can see from space which makes my dry skin very happy indeed, but that’s not for everyone.
Bare Minerals Matte tinted moisturiser didn’t get a fair run because I was solving other problems. It goes back into the box for the next testing day.
Sisley Phyto Teint Nude. A glorious glossy finish that feels light whilst giving a moderate coverage. Comes in lightweight plastic bottle. A little goes a long way. £78, Sisley had never been affordable.
Available in 22 shades. I’m wearing the 9th, so I think we can assume that there are lots of shades for those at the fair end of the spectrum and much less the deeper we go.
Sisley Phyto-Cernes Eclat. Undereye concealer.
Available in 9 shades. I’m wearing the fairest. A whopping £88. Comes with brush that I actually like (which never happens!) I love this product. I would buy this and the foundation if I were made of money and didn’t have the best job on earth!
RMS Back2Brow powder (3 shades avail) £28 & brush £23
I didn’t expect to like either of these as much as I did. Easy to use, flattering, long-lasting. These make doing your brows on public transport a cinch.
I just saw on their website that they currently have a deal on for a brow kit, which includes both these products plus and brow pencil and sharpener and it's only £1 more than buying the powder and brush separately.
Trinny London Brow and Lash.
Both these formulas are exceptional.
The balance of the mascara at one end is a sticking point for me because my brows really do require patience and precision but again, very much a Me problem.
Sisley Stylo Correct £52. 11 shades.
Wish it was more coverage (and more shades) but adore the weight, feel, size and delivery of product to skin, there is also a blender at the other end of the tube for those that prefer.
Iconic London cream face palette. £38.
Love. Easy to use. Lovely colours that are flattering across many skin tones due to payoff being so blendable and buildable. Standard longevity, it's cream.
RMS beauty Eyelights Cream
Eyeshadow in Eclipse, £29, with very beautiful but entirely pointless key, that I will definitely lose almost immediately.
(Use the key on your toothpaste tube)
Smooth application with either a brush or fingers. Sets fast so work quickly.
Can build if you work fast. Amazing longevity. Excellent base for eyeshadows. Would be especially good at making cheaper eyeshadows last longer.
FYI, l know the key is to squeeze out the last of the product. I'd just rather use my fingers and the product be cheaper.
It doesn't feel like a problem that needs solving.
Sweed powder went back in the box for the next testing day.
No.7 matte nudes palette. A perfect little palette. Affordable at £14.95. l think I covered everything in the video.
Most likely would not have lasted as long without RMS cream shadow base.
Studio 10 Powder. Properly, properly matte for those that hate shine. I mean, it really does matte you out! Seems to only be available in this one translucent shade which will definitely build up on deeper skin tones and not be flattering.
After looking at website, I'm still none the wiser as to whether these two powders should be layered, mixed or used separately. I'm sure there's a video that I'm supposed to watch but Is it obvious? Am I just an idiot?
Either way, the big powder is very very matte. So lovers of original blot powder would love this. #browtransformation #beauty #fullbrows #affordablemakeup #makeupartist #makeup #makeuplook #makeuptutorial #makeuptips
* Possibly with exception of the Sisley undereye concealer, I might’ve used this previously in the Pixiwoo early days.