Tag: Primer

Beautiful Movements – Natural Summer Makeup

I’ve always been curious about mineral makeup, especially foundation. Each time it has come to me buying a new foundation however, I’ve always chickened out of trying something new and repurchased my usual favourites.

Recently I was invited to a Holland & Barrett event where I had the chance to try out the new makeup range, Beautiful Movements. I had makeup artist Chelsea Graziano (who I’ve worked with before and is awesome) try out the new makeup range on me. I was so surprised by how much I loved the mineral foundation, as it gave my skin a good coverage whilst feeling lightweight and still looking natural.

Since then I was lucky to receive the items that I got to try out at the event and I am now definitely a fan.

Beautiful Movements Prime and Create Mixing Medium

The primer works like a dream to create a soft and smooth base for the mineral foundation to glide on. It helps the foundation to sit well on the skin and makes sure it stays in place.

Beautiful Movements Mineral Foundation Dusk

I hadn’t been sure on the shade of foundation to go for, as I was a mix of two if I remember correctly. However in the end I decided to opt for the shade dusk. At first I thought that this shade was a little too dark for my skin tone, however after buffing it into my skin, it actually blended really well and gave my skin a healthy sun-kissed look (without any embarrassing foundation lines).

Beautiful Movements Mineral Eyeshadows Adobe Brick

I’m super impressed with the strong pigment of this mineral eyeshadow. The shade Adobe Brick is the most gorgeous shimmering bronze colour, which would look gorgeous on sun-kissed skin.

Beautiful Movements Mascara Lash Curling

At first I wasn’t one hundred percent sure on this mascara as I hadn’t previously tried this product at the event and on first application I noticed it had quite a runny consistency. After one coat it creates a super natural look for the lashes but I quickly found that it’s very easy to build up and doesn’t seem to create lumps, which is great.

I have a habit of curling my lashes before applying mascara anyway but I found that this one works well to keep those curled eyelashes in place.

Beautiful Movements Finishing Powder Dewy Perfection

I am surprised at how much I love this finishing powder. It gives my skin a gorgeous glow and I can see myself getting a lot of use out of this product.

Beautiful Movements Lip Gloss Nude

It’s been a while since I went for a lip gloss and this one is just perfect for giving the lips a subtle yet healthy shine and I like how it doesn’t feel too sticky either.

Overall I’m super pleased with the Beautiful Movements makeup range. I love how natural looking the products look on and they are perfect for during the summer when you just want makeup that is lightweight and easy to apply.

Have you tried any of the Beautiful Movements makeup?

You can shop the full Beautiful Movements range here.

Samio x

May 1, 2016
Makeup Artist’s Wonder Lotion – Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré

Every now and again, I’ll come across a skincare product that I know will become a main asset within my skincare regime. It’s not often I find something that I instantly fall in love with but with the Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré that is exactly what happened.

If I’m honest, I don’t know why I didn’t get my hands on this product sooner. It’s something I’ve had different makeup artists use on me many times on shoots before and I’ve often said I’d have to get it. Finally I got the Lait-Crème concentré from Beauty Expert a couple of weeks ago and I’ve been loving using it since.

The Creme is a three in one product which is able to be used as a primer, moisturiser and can even be used as a makeup remover. Although I haven’t tried to remove my makeup with it just yet, I can say that it works as an excellent moisturiser and primer. This stuff is thick and creamy, yet when rubbed in it doesn’t feel heavy on the skin as you can instantly feel it start to sink in and add some much needed hydration.

I’ve been enjoying using this cream both morning and night recently and I really feel it helps to plump my skin and keep it feeling soft and looking radiant. I’ve definitely found one of my new skincare must haves here. I’d say for what you get and what this product does, it’s affordable and would recommend it anyone.

Samio x

Shop Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré here.

Some of the items may have been sent to me for review purposes, however this does not affect my opinions – check out my disclaimer for further information.

July 6, 2015
Sephora Base Lissante Smoothing Primer Review

I bought the Sephora Base Lissante Smoothing Primer whilst I was in Barcelona. I’d ran out of my usual primer Illamasqua Matte Primer and although it’s not a product I use all the time it’s definitely something I missed having in my makeup bag when I wanted to use it.

I first tried the Sephora Primer on my hand and was impressed by it’s silky smooth feel and the way it reduced the look of lines on my hand and so I knew I had to buy it and try it out on my face. I didn’t really get chance to use the primer until I returned home to the UK, as I found I far too hot to wear foundation in Barcelona. When I did eventually try the primer I really liked it. It has a silicone gel like texture and like I said it has a silky smooth feel and it gives a silky smooth finish too. It’s a matifying primer, so it does reduce shine too and helps produce a good flawless finish.

As for longevity it doesn’t seem to keep it’s satin look for as long as I’d like but it does a good job at keeping the makeup in place and it sits comfortably on the skin.

I’m not convinced this primer is the best value for money as it’s. For 15ml. However it does make a good travel size primer as it’s small so you can take it with you on the go, therefore I’d recommend it as one for your travel makeup bag rather than one to use as your everyday primer.

Samio x

September 7, 2014