Tried and Tested – Recommendations

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I have recently coloured my hair lighter for the summer approaching and bought kerastase shampoo as its sulphate free and anti dandruff as I suffer from dandruff It does an amazing job 👏 Highly recommend it.

I’m really enjoying a shiny natural looking lip at the moment using tinted lip balms and lip oils. I bought this new ELF lip oil in the shade Rose Envy and it was only £8. I’m a bit late to the game with lip oils but have tried a few recently. I’m still not a lip oil expert like @Liz, but I think this ELF one isn’t what I would typically think of as a lip oil ie thinner in consistency and very silky. This ELF one is thicker and tbh I think it’s more like a lip gloss, but not quite. This particular shade gives a really pretty rosy tint - swatch in third photo. It also has a delicious sweet, minty smell and taste - I think it tastes like mint humbugs!

Hi everyone. I had the fortunate opportunity to Test and Review the ONE/SIZE Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder in shade Translucent. I am really impressed! It really does what it sets out to do and delivers on its promises as a powder. Among powders in its price range, none come close to achieving the same level of blurring. It gives an almost airbrush finish to the skin. It doesn’t disrupt anything underneath it either, which makes it easy to work with.  This is a finely milled loose formula, so I can effortlessly apply it with a brush or powder puff to set specific areas of my face. I am happy to note it doesn't crease easily under my eyes. The key is to apply less and add more if you need to. As the name suggests it is indeed ‘colourless’ or translucent and so it doesn’t leave any trace on the skin. It does leave a soft and blurring type of finish wherever you use it. It also mattifies my skin. It lasts very well throughout the day without any need for reapplication. I have combination skin with drier patches on my cheeks, and it doesn’t cling onto any dry areas either. The packaging is not only visually stunning (like all One/Size products) but it is also practical as it features a secure flap closure that prevents any mess. Win! Also this shade Translucent caters for a range of skin tones but there is an alternative shade for deeper skin tones. The powder is vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free. I am seriously impressed at the price for the amount of product too. I could not find any real negatives with this product! Such a good powder! 

I’ve recommended the Haus Labs concealer quite a few times on here so I thought I would do a quick post about it. It’s the best full coverage concealer I’ve found, and I’ve tried a lot! I’m 49 and it doesn’t crease or settle in my undereye lines and wrinkles. It also sets down without any tackiness to a natural matte finish so I don’t have to set it with powder if I don’t want to. I got shade 13 which is described as light / neutral and as you’ll see it’s perfect. The photo of the swatch is in the second picture.

It seems as though the review page on the website is down. A few of us have had the same problem with uploading our review on the One/Size Setting Powder. I've tried on my phone and a laptop now, and it doesn't seem to allow me to upload :( I've left my review below: Title: NO LIES TOLD!I was kindly gifted this One/Size Ulitmate Blurring Setting Powder - Shade Universal Translucent and omgoodness! They uttered no lies when they named it blurring. The Product The finish of this product is so effective and smoothening - What PORES? My skin before and after is so so so different, this has the most softening filter effect on the skin that just blurs and creates a beautiful touched-up effect in real time. The Packaging The packaging comes in the iconic O/S red and pink branding, and the compact it comes in is so innovative. I usually hate getting setting powders out because of how messy they get but this packaging has a flip-up lid to keep all the excess from flying everywhere when you lift the lid. The Formulation The formulation is so light-weight, and compared with other setting powders such as the Banana powder or LM translucent powder this one has much more of a soft and delicate placement, even when adding a lot. The smell is sweet and not too strong and it has such lasting power because I wore it for 6 hours and my make up didn't move. I struggle with watering eyes and creasing concealer around the eyes, but the addition of this to my routine was a life-saver! It it also a great product for all skin types as I have combination skin, so the drier parts of my skin felt and looked hydrated while the oily t-zone stayed at bay while not feeling like it's on the verge of cracking! The Shade This product is superb for all shades as it blends right in and sets your liquid products in place for hours! For us darker-skinned girlies, this is a perfect product without that yellowy tinge and it also doesn't give a white-effect in photos. I can't rave about this product enough! I would recommend to everyone everywhere! I've finally found a setting powder that is perfect for me!

I recently tried the Huda Beauty Faux Filler Extra Shine Lip Gloss 👄💄 Great lip gloss, great colour that lasts too!! When applying the lip gloss it is ever so easy using the applicator as the shape is wider than usual and has more an affect of covering the lips. I would definitely purchase one of these lipglosses again in the future as they are well worth the money. The packaging is simple yet effective. The lip gloss bottle is a good size and easily opens.

This is definitely the best concealer I’ve used. It has a lightweight formula, and it has the perfect coverage, leaving a smooth, matte finish without feeling heavy on my face. I got the whipped cream shade, which is the perfect match for my face. Also, it's very easy to use, and the packaging is lovely. This concealer has a brightening effect, perfect for my under-eye area. Plus, it stays put all day, keeping my skin looking flawless. It's definitely a must-have. Highly recommend!