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It's been a while since we've seen a beauty release that sets to revolutionise the way we apply makeup however the new Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Matte Beauty Blush Wand is that exact product we've been looking for! Formulated the same way as the original Beauty Light Wands however made to look matte, this product delivers the blush in the same way but eliminating the result of a glowy cheeked look which is great for those of us who prefer a matte look over an overly shimmery face! I also love that the packaging matches the description in the sense that the main part of the packaging is matte, with only the lid and logo being the traditional Charlotte Tilbury gold. I think it's a nice touch.
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As you can see the Pillow Talk Matte Beauty Blush Wand does have the same sponge applicator as the original wands where you turn the top part of the packaging to 'on' to let the product out once the tube has been squeezed. My application tip for you is to very lightly squeeze the tube as that way you get the perfect amount of product out of the tube. Some people prefer to dot it directly onto their cheek, then blend it out with a brush, while others prefer to dab a bit of the blush onto their hand and then to either use a brush or their hands to then blend the product into the skin, it's totally up to you. I find that option 1 works for me as I have more control blending the blush into the skin.
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I couldn't resist one of Charlotte Tilbury's latest offerings, her new Quick & Easy Makeup in Super Chic. This is not a new concept for the brand as back in 2016 (or around that time) Charlotte released her first concept of the Quick & Easy makeup kits. Back then all the products were cased in a transparent makeup bag which you could take with you wherever you went from the office to the bar. However for this new incarnation the products are now cased in a reusable plastic box that flips upwards to show a mirror and 3 products inside- a cream eyeshadow stick, a cream blush & lip stick and a cream highlighter stick. These products are meant to be multi purpose, for example you can use the cream blush as a lipstick and the highlighter can always be used on the eyes as an inner corner eyeshadow or on the brow bone to make that area pop more. The only product that isn't really multi- purpose is the eyeshadow, especially this particular one as it's a matte brown which you think may be great as a contour shade however in my opinion it doesn't blend well enough to do this.
Lets go in order of how the products are presented. First we have the cream eyeshadow which is a matte mid tone brown shade, which is not too cool toned or too warm toned, it is the perfect shade for everyone in my opinion! This for me is actually the weakest product in the kit as you have to work really quickly to blend it before it sets and this could be because none of the products have lids as you simply click them back into the main case for them to be protected, unfortunately though I think the eyeshadow does dry out a bit because of this. The positive of this is that once you do have it on your eyes it stays put quite literally all day, or at least between 8 & 12 hours, but in all honesty who wears their makeup more than that anyway? Another positive is that it looks good when used around the lower lash line to add impact to the eyes without making the look over dramatic.
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It's always big news in the beauty world when Charlotte Tilbury releases a new product, especially a new foundation. Everyone wants fabulous looking skin, whether you prefer a glowy finish or a matte finish and this is something that Charlotte's other foundations can certainly do. So how does the new Beautiful Skin Foundation compare to her previous foundations? I'll tell you all about it in this post.
It's been a while since a new foundation has come from Team Tilbury which is probably why everyone is getting so excited. The Beautiful Skin Foundation has a range of claims including 'Skin Looks More Radiant By Up To 285%, Long Lasting, Pollution Defence, Improves The Look Of Skin With Each Wear' the list goes on. The foundation gives a soft glow, as if you have a filter on your face but in real life. Once powdered of course it gives you more of a matte finish however there's still a muted glow left underneath.
Foundation before it's powdered
Foundation after it's been powdered
As you can see it leaves a lovely soft focus radiance to the skin which looks great in both real life and photos. I think it works well applied using a brush- ideally a buffering brush or a kabuki brush. Also I love the packaging as it's in a tube with a pump on it, so it's perfect for throwing in your bag and taking with you on the go.
There are 30 shades to choose from, I was recommended shade 2 Warm which is a great match for me right now as my skin is so pale from not going on holiday for 4 years due to covid and other stuff. I think 30 shades is a good amount, so you should be able to find one that suits you. I've worn it all week and I'm very impressed with it! Firstly because the consistency is light, it means that it's very easy to blend into your skin, so you don't get any harsh blending lines, especially when you use a brush. The lasting power (at least after you've set it) is between 7 to 8 hours which is pretty good as it'll last a whole working day or evening out. In terms of the skincare ingredients in the foundation, I don't know how much it helps the look of your skin however my skin has been looking slightly better than usual, so maybe it is doing something to help? Another thing I'm very impressed with is that it covers my under eye circles surprisingly well considering I have very dark circles! Of course it won't cover as well as an actual concealer however if you're in a rush and you need to get your makeup on quickly then it'll more than do.
Charlotte Tilbury is back with a new makeup collection that I couldn't wait to get my hands on! It's called the Super Nudes collection and the line focusses on the colours and tones of the era of the 90s supermodels, we're talking about products that are supposed to give you the Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell and Linda Evangelista look of the early 90s and that excites me very much. The collection includes 5 lipsticks, an eyeshadow palette, an eye liner and a gorgeous but very expensive face palette which I may have to get with my Space NK points because it's just beautiful! For now I have bought two lipsticks in the shades Catwalking and Supermodel.
Catwalking is a beautiful neutral toned brown nude that I personally think would suit lots of skin tones because it's not too cool or too warm therefore it's very versatile to wear and it would go with lots of different makeup looks. Both lipsticks are in the Matte Revolution formula which is super comfortable to wear as it's not a matte that sucks the life out of your lips, it actually feels really conditioning on the lips, I have no idea why but it does.
The second shade I bought was Supermodel which is a berry toned pink. This shade is cooler than Catwalking and it's darker than I was expecting, so for me it's great to wear in the evenings however if you're used to wearing dark or vampy lipsticks then you'll love this shade.
Left Catwalking, right Supermodel
Let me know your thoughts on the new Super Nudes Collection, what products have you picked up and what would you recommend?
Thanks for reading
Chantal
It's Spring and that means beauty brands are releasing new products and collections for the new season. Charlotte Tilbury has released two face and eye palettes, one for fair to light skin tones and another for medium to deep skin tones. I'm very happy about this as in the past she's only released one of these palettes and of course that meant that lots of people were left out however now that's changed! Today I'm going to review the fair to light palette which is called Pretty Blushed Beauty. It contains three eyeshadows, a bronzer, a blusher, a highlighter and a face powder which I believe is the same shade as the Airbrush Flawless Finish Powder in Shade 1, which is very handy to have when you need to touch up while you're out and about. This would definitely be a great palette to take with you on holiday, or for this year more likely a staycation as it has everything you need to look great, you just need to take a mascara, lipstick and a concealer or foundation with you and that's it!
Let's start by talking about the eyeshadow shades. This palette follows a similar number set system to her original eye shadow quads however this time it starts with the Pop shade which is a gorgeous bronze, golden glitter, then the Eye Enhance shade which is a taupe brown shimmer which can be built up to be more intense and lastly we have the Smoke shade which is a warm toned medium matte brown shade which is perfect as the name suggests for smoking out the look but it's also perfect for adding some colour to the crease of the eye to give the eyes more definition and intensity.
The bronzer is very similar to the original Filmstar Bronze & Glow palette, so not too cool or too warm toned, it just sits right in the middle which perfect! You could try and use it to contour however because it's not officially a cool toned shade I wouldn't bother as you may not get the result you want. The blusher is similar in the sense that it's neither a cool pink or a warm pink, it sits somewhere in the middle which I appreciate as I struggle to wear most pink blushers because they either make me look like a clown or Barbie, this is one of the few that actually looks good and you don't need to apply much as a little goes a long way, same with the bronzer.
The highlighter is a lovely champagne colour that will look beautiful on everyone. Also you can never go overboard with it as it's a very buildable formula, so you won't accidently put on too much straightaway. The face powder is perfect for anyone with a fair to light skin tone as it blends seamlessly into the skin, it doesn't even look like you're wearing an powder, it's that good!
From testing out the palette for a couple of weeks now I can confidently say that I love it! It's the only palette I've been wearing as it has everything you need to complete a great makeup look. You can get it here for £55.
Have you purchased either of the new Look of Love face and eye palettes? If you have let me know what you think.
Chantal x
Pillow Talk! Probably one of the most famous phrases of the beauty world for the last couple of years and now Charlotte Tilbury has expanded the line to include the new Pillow Talk Mascara. Because I love Charlotte's products I had to buy this product, so I bought the travel size as I didn't want to spend my money on the full size if I didn't like it that much!
Now onto the claims that she gives us. This mascara is meant to give 93% voluminous definition, 96% magnified and amplified lashes and it lengthens the lashes by 96%. These are pretty high claims and even though they sound promising, personally I feel that the mascara doesn't live up to all of them. It definitely gives your lashes definition and makes them look really long however it doesn't give you much volume or curl and I think that there are much better mascaras that are cheaper and can provide more than what this mascara gives you. Another problem with it is that it's quite a wet formula, so this means that it transfers onto the upper eye lid easily which is not great. Something that's unique about this mascara is that it has two completely different sides to it, a flat side and a normal pronged side. Apparently you are meant to use both sides to achieve the full affect. I haven't worked out how to use that technique properly and to be honest I can't really be bothered to as I think that using it the normal way with the pronged side does make your lashes look really long which I love!
Pronged side
What it looks like on
So do I think it's worth the money? In all honesty, no! It's a nice day time appropriate mascara that gives you so much length to the lashes however for the lack of volume and curl I personally wouldn't recommend it.
I hope you liked my review
See you soon
Chantal x
For many people wearing a mask can come with just a couple of problems, from finding one that fits you properly to not being able to hear someone else speak who's wearing one and vice versa. and for us out there who loves their makeup the problem is keeping it on without any part of it coming off. So in this post I'm going to give you a guide for how to wear your makeup under a mask with as minimum movement of the makeup as possible. This will also be a very picture heavy post because I want to recommend the best products so that you can get the best results! I'm also going to split the post into sections so that you can focus on what products you need for each type of makeup.
For Your Eyes Only
Because your eyes are now the centre of attention when wearing masks I think it's now the perfect time to experiment with a bit of colour! The Charlotte Tilbury Luxury Palette in Copper Charge is gorgeous if you want a more toned down colourful look as it's full of beautiful warm tones that will suit not just the recommended blue eyes but also I personally think it suits all different eye colours. If you want something more daring or have brown eyes then the Charlotte Tilbury Luxury Palette in Super Blue will really make your eyes pop! It contains a golden shimmer, a bronze, a jewel toned blue and a stunning indigo shade. If you want shadows that guarantee to last then you need to try eyeshadow sticks! These formulas are usually waterproof and once blended in they set quickly, so they won't budge even when it's a heatwave outside. Two of my favourite brands for eyeshadow sticks are Kiko and By Terry. Kiko has loads of shades however the one I have is shade 49 which is a stunning midnight blue shade which I feel would compliment all eye colours. My By Terry pick is shade 1 in Black Pearl which is a gorgeous black with subtle shimmer running through it, it's perfect for going out in the evening. Of course we need to talk about eyeliners. One of the best that's also been people's favourites for years the Urban Decay 24/7 Glide - On Eye Pencil in the shade LSD as it's a lovely dark teal with shimmer, so it fits our colour theme perfectly. These pencils seriously last all day, or at least 6 to 8 hours before reapplying them and they also perform really well on both the lash line and the water line which not all eyeliners do.
Mascara is a key part in making your eye look stand out from the crowd! Two of my favourites are the Maybelline Lash Sensational mascara for the top lashes and the Collection Lash Surge in waterproof for the bottom lashes. They both last all day and they both keep hold of all the curl, volume and length needed to make your eyes stand out.
Don't forget your eyebrows! I know for most people it's a part of the makeup you'd never forget, but for us lot who have a fringe that hides most of the brows it's very easy to forget to fill them in. As I'm not an expert at applying eyebrow makeup I like to use a skinny wax pencil as that way I know that I can't make any major mistakes. The one I've been loving is the L'Oreal Skinny Definer as they have quite a few shades to choose from, so you should definitely find one that suits you. Also I love it because you don't need to set it with a brow gel as for me anyway it stays put.
All About That Base
When it comes to base products I think that the less is better while wearing a mask as first of all you can only see half of your face anyway and second is the more face products you put on, the more likely you're face makeup will disappear. The first product I swear by is using a concealer as a foundation, that way if you do lose makeup to the mask then it will be very easy to reapply it both while sitting down or if you are on the go travelling. My go to concealer right now is the Collection Lasting Perfection concealer as I've had this backup of it for a while and they no longer make the same shade any more as thank goodness they've actually added more shades, which is something I was hoping they'd do for a while now. It's best for those who have oily to combination skin as it does set down quite quickly however I still set it with a powder to make sure it really stays where it needs to be. Speaking of powder I literally can't live without the Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Powder in shade 1 as it's the only powder that makes it look like you're actually not wearing powder, yet it really does make your base last all day, I love it!
Read My Lips
For some people wearing any type of lip product may be a no go area when wearing a mask however there are a few types of products that actually don't move under a mask. The first is liquid lipsticks. Yes the product that gained major popularity four years ago in the beauty community is very likely to make a resurgence because we now need long lasting makeup. My favourite formula is the Rimmel Stay Matte Liquid Lipstick because it gives you time to apply it before it sets for good and when you put it on it doesn't feel drying at all and the same goes for wearing it. Trust me it doesn't go anywhere! You can even wear the red shade called Fire Starter and it still won't budge.
If you like a pencil formula then I recommend the Maybelline Super Stay Ink Crayon as it gives you a precise application because it comes with a sharpener at the end of the pencil, yet it feels very soft on the lips even though it will then set down. It comes in an array of shades, from brights to nudes, so you are sure to find something for you.
If you want something that gives you a more natural look but again won't move away, I recommend the NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream as the texture is matte but non drying and again there are so many shades to choose from.
If you hate the idea of wearing a liquid lipstick or lip cream then the only lipstick I can confidently say other than the classic Mac Retro Matte formula is the Lisa Eldridge Velvet lipsticks because they feel beautifully soft once applied and they last all day. My favourite shade is Velvet Fawn which is quite literally the perfect brown nude for both light and medium skin tones.
Another tip is to use a lip liner all over your lips underneath your lipstick to make it last longer or you could even fill in your lips and simply wear the lip liner as a lip colour depending on if the formula of it can do that. Three of my favourites are the Mac Lip Liner, the Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat and the Nyx Slide On Lip Pencil.
Locked Out Of Heaven
Once you've applied all your makeup it's so important nowadays to set it with a setting spray. Since I've started wearing a mask I've used the classic and most loved Urban Decay All Nighter setting spray to set my face. Believe me it's so worth the hype! I went out one day and forgot to use it and my mask had three lines of foundation marks once I took it off, another time when I did remember to put it on I had no marks on my mask! A product that was once an extra step is now a major necessity in our beauty routines.
I really hope you enjoyed my guide and found it useful. Also I hoped you liked the song puns I put in the titles too!
See you soon
Chantal x
When you think of spring and summer most people would think of experimenting by wearing brighter and bolder colours, well it looks like Charlotte Tilbury thought of the same thing when she brought out her new collection called Eye Colour Magic back in March. I bought two of the palettes back then, this one and also the Copper Charged palette which I will review next. However the Super Blue palette was the one that initially caught my eye as it's not the typical palette that Charlotte usually releases as we know her well for her warm toned eyeshadows, so I was very excited to buy this palette! As with the usual quads it comprises of the prime shade which here is a golden champagne shade, the enhance shade which is a gorgeous satin mid toned brown with a hint of gold to it, the smoke shade which is the beautiful dark midnight blue and then the pop shade which is this stunning jewel toned bright blue.
Well, well, well...it's be a long time since I've written anything on my blog. I never meant for my blog to get left behind, but when you're going about your everyday life sometimes things have to be put back for a while...until now of course while we are all stuck at home in quarantine! So while we are all stuck at home, apart from going out to get the essentials of course, I had the idea to make a go-to makeup bag for when I actually do feel like wearing some makeup during this time, which hasn't been that often recently. You may be thinking why am I even wearing makeup during this time? Well it's because makeup has the power to make us all feel empowered at times when we feel like we are losing control of life. It helps you look more presentable and of course that increases confidence, so if you do want to wear makeup during this confusing and incredibly uncertain times we are living in, then go ahead and don't care what anyone thinks or says, I sure don't!
Let's start wish base products. Instead of wasting foundation on what probably will be an hour's of your time spent outside, I recommend using a high coverage concealer as foundation. This is a trick that I always use when I need to apply makeup quickly anyway and for times like these it just seems to be the most sensible thing to do. For this I use the L'Oreal Infallible More Than Concealer as it literally tells you that it's not just to be used as a concealer, so I put it everywhere and blend it out with my fingers, no brushes needed, then it's done!
To set the concealer in place I've been using a newly added product to my collection which is the Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Powder. This product it amazing! It does exactly what it claims to do as it smooths out your complexion so well that it makes it look like you haven't even applied any setting powder to the face and it keeps your face shine free for a good eight hours too!
Moving onto the eyes, we have another Charlotte Tilbury product, oh and it's not the last one either. It's the Luxury Eyeshadow Palette in the Sophisticate. I believe or am pretty sure that this is the only matte palette that's actually available from Charlotte's range. I also think it's incredibly underrated for how versatile it actually is! Depending on how I feel I either just use the second to right shade on the top (the enhance shade) swept onto the whole eyelid and into the crease, then blended into the lower lash line or I'll add the second to right shade (the smoke shade) onto the outer corners of the eye, then blend into the crease and then I would also add that to the lower lash line too to give it a more smokey look.
For eye liner I've been trying out a new product from, you guessed it, Charlotte Tilbury, the Classic Eye Liner in Black which unlike a normal kohl pencil, it's actually a powder formula, so it's still has the movement of a kohl pencil when you first put it on, however it then shortly sets, so therefore it lasts on the eyes better than a traditional kohl pencil would. I line both my upper lash line and my lower water line as I think when you have very round eyes like I do, to make them look less round and more horizontal, it strangely actually works for some reason.
I have two mascaras that I use. The Maybelline Lash Sensational mascara works really well on my top lashes as it curls, adds loads of volume and makes my lashes look really long, while for my bottom lashes I prefer to use a waterproof formula so you don't get any smudging, so I use the Collection Lash Surge in Waterproof Black. I find that putting mascara on my bottom lashes balances out my whole eye shape, otherwise things will look very lopsided haha.
For lips I have two options. The matte lip option is the Lisa Eldridge Velvet Fawn lipstick which I personally think is the perfect nude lipstick as it has the right amount of both brown and pink tones to it, while also having a neutral undertone, so both people with cooler and warmer undertones can wear it. The shiny option is the Chanel Rouge Coco Flash in Chicness which is a peachy nude that makes your lips look plumper and incredibly shiny, I love it!
I hope you enjoyed reading what's in my quarantine makeup bag. Let me know how you guys are coping during this weird time and whether you are even bothering to put any makeup on as I'd love to find out! Keep well and safe.
Back in December last year for some reason I was browsing the John Lewis website (most probably for new in beauty products) and I noticed that there was a new and limited edition Instant Look In A Palette in the shade Smokey Beauty by Charlotte Tilbury. At the time I wasn't sure this product was going to have a general release on the Charlotte Tilbury website however in the last week or two I noticed that the palette has indeed been released on her website so it now seems like the right time for me to review this palette and before I carry on with the review I'm just letting you know that I absolutely adore this palette and I'll tell you why now.
Charlotte Tilbury is one of my favourite beauty brands out there, it's definitely my favourite high end brand for sure! One of my top pics from the range are her Instant Look In A Palette face palettes. I have the Seductive Beauty and the Beauty Glow face palettes, so when I found out that they released a new one I was so excited I just had to buy it as an early Christmas present to myself. Surprisingly the Smokey Beauty palette is my most used and loved palette out of all of the Instant Look palettes and I think the reason for this is because this palette has all the colours you need to create either a neutral smokey look or even a neutral day time look. There are 3 eyeshadows, 2 blushers, a bronzer and a highlighter and they are all such gorgeous shades! The eyeshadows contain a champagne shimmer, a mid toned, matte brown and a matte black. The blushers are a light pink with a slightly deeper light pink which are both warm toned, the bronzer is very light toned, so it won't make you look orange at all and the highlighter is a pressed version of her Bar of Gold highlighter, so it's more of a buildable formula which I think it great actually as it means that you can put as much on as you'd like but yet it will still show on the skin. All of the powders blend so well into the skin and they all have great pigmentation to them, but my favourite has to be the black eyeshadow as it really comes off as a proper black shade and once you apply it the shadow won't move around unless you blend it, this means that it's brilliant both used as a shadow and an eyeliner. Also this black is such a great shadow to use on the lower water line as it stays in place for ages which most shadows struggle to do.
I've swatched all the shades, first I'll show the eyeshadows, then the blushers, bronzer and the highlighter.
I hope you can see from the swatches that these colours are perfect for creating a neutral smokey look or a toned down day time look. This palette has been my most used palette since I got this and I really hope other people will find out just how great and versatile this palette is. Also of course due to its size it's perfect for travelling and it comes with quite a large mirror which is great too!