One of my favourite brands has come with the new launches that are going to be on heavy rotation and are perfect for spring and summer. The creativity by ‘By Terry’ is a perfect example of ‘art meets makeup’. The products are very practical to use and great for everyday makeup. The latest from the brand includes four shades of new glowing powder, two new Baume de rose sticks, and one dry oil for hair, skin, and body.
By Terry Brightening CC Serum Powder is the powder version of the iconic Brightening CC Serum which illuminates, boosts the natural radiance, help blur imperfections, even out the skin tone, intensify skin radiance, neutralize redness and create a flawless finish. It is a beautiful combination of skincare benefits of rosehip oil with luxury make up. Skin looks naturally radiant. the formula is buttery smooth, easily buildable with a nice staying power. The powder is available in 4 shades. Depending upon the need and skin tone, different shades can be used for different purposes, like the darker as a bronzer or an eyeshadow for medium skin tones, same shade works as all over glow setting for medium tan skin tones. The four shades available are: Immaculate Light: sheer white with a luminous finish, Rose Elixir: sheer rosy pink with a luminous finish, Apricot Glow: sheer warm champagne with a luminous finish, and Sunny Flash: sheer warm bronze with a luminous finish.
I apply on top of your makeup as a finishing touch to create a “lit from within” glow. Depending on desired results and the type of your skin, this multi-purpose product can be used in a very versatile way.
‘For all over glowing effect start with applying the product to the contours of the face using BY TERRY All Over Powder Brush and gradually buff into the skin in a circular motion. Layer to enhance the result.
Use Immaculate Light No 1 or Rosy Elixir No 2 to highlight high points of your complexion including cheekbones, brow bone, cupid’s bow, down the center and on the tip of your nose, and around your temples.
Contour lighter to medium complexions with Sunny Flash No 4 along the sides of your forehead and temples, below your cheekbones and along your jawline.’
By Terry Baume De Rose Tinted Lip Care Crayon is a coloured version of the classic Baume de Rose Crayon. The tinted version is available in 2 wearable nude shades that flatter all skin types. The formula is intensely moisturizing and helps even the driest of the lips along with imparting colour. This luxurious tinted lip balm harnesses the power of Rose Blossom Essential Wax, Shea Butter, Vitamin E and Ceramides to combat dry, chapped lips.
It works nicely in all weather conditions, I have used the original formula for years all year long. The velvety-rich lightweight formula glides on effortlessly making the lips feel smooth, supple, soft and comfortable. The precise ergonomic tip of this pen-stick enables the flawless application to the lips and contour. The shades are below:
N1 Candy Rose: soft petal pink with a subtle glossy finish
N2 Sunny Nude: warm peachy nude with a subtle glossy finish
By Terry Baume De Rose All Over Oil is a luxurious dry oil that can be used on the face, body and hair. The unique blend of Rose Blossom Essential Wax, Rose Oils and Vitamin E soothes sensitive skin, targets signs of ageing and improves overall texture. It has a delicate rose scent soothes the senses. This 3-in-1 dry oil spray is definitely a complete multi-tasker for total well-being from head-to-toe.
‘Spray generous amounts on the face, body and hair. For best results apply morning and evening.
For face: Apply a few drops on the fingertips and exercise light circular movements along the jaws, from the chin to the ears, and then from the nose to the cheekbones.
For body: Spray generously over the body and massage in. Spray onto dry patches including behind the knees and elbows.
For hair: Spray on dry tips of the hair to feed and protect the strands from daily aggressions. Use as a pre-shampoo treatment by applying to dry hair before shampooing. The dry oil helps to nourish, fortify and restore shine. Apply after-shampooing as a hair drying protectant. Use a few drops on wet hair and style hair as usual.’
By Terry Brightening CC Serum Color Correcting Primer is an illuminating primer that creates a flawless base with no coverage. It combines skincare benefits with luxury make up, blurs imperfections, evens out the skin tone, intensifies skin radiance and neutralizes redness. It is very hydrating without breaking out my skin, skin looks instantly brighter and positively glowing. The formula is smooth and glides on effortlessly. It is available in 4 shades. I have been using this primer in shade 4 Sunny Flash since last year and also reviewed it in the past here. I mix a drop of this primer into my foundation or my moisturizer to get the most beautiful glow that looks very natural.
By Terry products are available at byterry.com, Nordstrom, Barney NY, Beautylish, Spacenk, Cult Beauty, NetaPorter.
*Press samplesNars Orgasm blush has been a favourite, not just for me but it is a cult favourite and when there is an addition to the cult product, who will not be excited. So to contain my excitement and feelings about this new limited edition collection from Nars, please go ahead and read more about the Nars Orgasm Collection below and more pictures to come on my Instagram handle. I have been using the Nars Orgasm Blush, Endless Orgasm Palette, and Oil-infused lip tint.
Nars Orgasm Blush is the original universally flattering shade in limited edition size and packaging. This best-selling, most iconic shade for cheeks delivers healthy-looking colour that immediately enlivens the complexion and provides a natural-looking blush effect that flatters any skin tone. The translucent, natural tones, each with a subtle pink for a natural-looking blush undertone to highlight the complexion. The blush has a silky, superfine micronized powder pigments in matte and shimmering shades to ensure irresistibly soft, blendable application. A light application of even the highest-intensity hues delivers a natural-looking flush. The formula is buildable and delivers an ultra-sheer to powerful pops of colour. The blush has been in my makeup routine since last three or four years and it looks amazing on my medium tan skin tone. It gives so beautiful pretty pink glow on the skin. The longevity is also good.
Nars Endless Orgasm Palette is a limited edition orgasm face palette featuring six multi-use satin-cream shades for eyes cheeks and lips. The six shades are very lightweight, blends easily, and pigmented. The palette features the cult favourite shade orgasm and complementary shades perfect for accentuating and exhilarating.
The shades include
Orgasm Ecstacy – Soft beige with gold pearl
Deep Orgasm – Metallic mauve
Super Orgasm – Iridescent pink with golden shimmer
Double Orgasm – Iridescent pink lilac with silver shimmer
Orgasm Fever – Iridescent copper
Orgasm – Metallic rose gold
The lightweight creamy formula is so easy to work with, so soft and blends effortlessly. The shades work pretty well, both on the cheeks and on the eyes. On cheeks, they work as a highlighter and blush depending on the shade. The shades in the palette are suitable for all skin tones. One swipe of the formula fives a subtle hint of color with dewy finish. The formula is buildable from sheer to medium. I am so loving this trying different shade every day from the palette. I do prefer to set the formula with a powder to elongate its wear time on my combination skin. The glow is definitely real, very dewy. On my oily lids, I use a eye primer to make it last longer. For a single color swipe on my lids, I do not drag it till the fold as my oily lids leave a crease pretty soon otherwise. But with the dewy finish I get from this formula, I am all in to carry a pressed powder with me. For dry skins, you will not to worry about a setting powder though.
Nars Oil-infused Lip Tint is a sheer lip oil-tint in the universally flattering orgasm shade. This new Orgasm Oil-Infused Lip Tint adds sheer sensation and a surge of hydration for seductively plush lips with a hint of tint. This oil-tint applies clear on the lips but adjusts to a very pretty pink within 2-3 minutes. The tint has a very slight gold shimmer. It feels very hydrating without feeling like it’s going to slide off the lips or any sticky feeling.
Overall, beautiful must-have products in this collection. It is hard for me to pick one product, they all are definitely good formulas and shades – depending upon what you are looking for – you can try them out and if you are a makeup lover like me – you will love this collection. Nars Orgasm Collection for Summer 2019 is available at beautyBoutique at Shoppers Drug Mart, Sephora, Hudson’s Bay, Nordstrom, and narscosmetics.ca
*Press samplesHenné Organics is a brand that showcases how effective and blissful simplicity can be. Laura Xiao launched Henne Organics in 2015 to introduce a splash of eco bliss into the everyday. The line has taken a modern and minimalistic approach that replaces standard lip care products with something extraordinary. The brand has a focus on quality organic ingredients to create natural, high-performance formulas with the added bonus of luxurious design. Henné means ‘her’ in Swedish, is a dedication to the modern woman while also paying homage to the brand’s Swedish roots. I have been using a few products from the brand in my lip care routine regularly and so excited to share them with you guys.
Henné Organics Lip Mask is a rejuvenating lip mask that allows nourishing ingredients to help restore and sooth the lips while the fresh and subtle sweet citrus scent refreshes the senses. The lush creamy formula glides on effortlessly on the lips. I apply a thick layer of this lip mask on my lips, every night before bedtime until I am ready to sleep. Then I wipe off the excess from the lips with a tissue. Lips are comfortable, nourished, soothed, and supple.
Henné Organics Nordic Berries Lip Exfoliator brings is inspired by the Swedish nature, the scent of this exfoliator is reminiscent of freshly picked forest berries and the beautiful vivid hue just looks so irresistible to just try it and use it. The delicate sugar crystals gently scrub the lips while the scent is soothing, fresh, and invigorating for the senses.
Henné Organics Luxury Lip Tint provides both the nourishing, hydration for the lips and a touch of colour. The formula is sheer and buildable. Intrigue is a classic dark brick red shade that is suitable to most skin tones. It is perfect for everyday use, two swipes on my lips give a subtle hint of color and looks very natural.
Henné Organics Luxury Lip Balm is a cult favourite lip balm which has a creamy formula which glides on the lips effortlessly without any sticky or greasy feeling. I have to say that all the lip products I have used from Henné Organics depict the same luxury in their formulas, effectiveness, and packaging. Apart from being effective, the scents and the ritual of applying them invigorates the senses. This range is definitely keeping my dry flaky lips a lot better than they were before – supple, nourished, hydrated, soft, and comfortable. Henné Organics products are available Henne Organics, The Detox Market, beautyBoutique, Murale, ClementineFields.ca
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