Sunday 2 March 2014

Boost My Radiance ...!!

Bonjour!

I am not a fan of Winter - and that's putting it mildly! Why we can't just hibernate like animals is beyond me - or at least half hibernate!  Despite using some lovely products, I need a helping hand at this time of year to help with rubbish skin days, we're talking lackslustre, dull, grey, yellow etc. Here's where this little lot comes in ...!


A picture of Radiance Boosters


Vichy Idealia BB Cream - if you read my waffle you'll know I'm a big fan of this BB. It's perfect for 'not so much make-up' days and helps me to look more human - if you know what I mean! Full review here

Gatineau Radiance Enhancing Gommage - a non-granular, enzyme based exfoliant to brighten and smooth.  Great to use on a morning/pre night out to pep things up or before applying a favourite facial mask for a bit of a pamper. Full review here.

Elemis Pro-Radiance Illuminating Flash Balm - this was a magazine freebie. It can be used as a primer, light moisturiser or flash balm.  It didn't work for me as a primer, my make up slid off my face after a couple of hours - shame - but it's lovely as a morning moisturiser - hydrating and brightening or for applying sparingly to your kite for a bit of radiance.

Gatineau Active Eclat Flash Radiance - I should have done a full review on this little beauty - love it. A lightweight serum which can be applied over moisturiser, mixed with foundation or patted gently over make-up. It's wakes your face up and gives you a glow. For me, personally. this has the edge over the Elemis Flash Balm (sorry Elemis!) and I use it every time I have a dull day (or a hangover!).

Liz Earle Brightening Treatment Mask - I've used this mask for years, it's so quick and easy. Just apply after a morning cleanse, leave on for 30 seconds - 2 minutes and rinse off.  It gives a healthy 'just been for a brisk walk' glow - a great quick fix and it smells good too!

Bare Minerals Clear Radiance - this was part of a QVC kit some time ago. Bare Minerals have various versions of 'Radiance' - this one is a soft flesh tone which can be used to highlight or give a subtle glow over the cheekbones. I like to sweep a small amount over a matte blusher to add a bit of luminosity now and again.

Bare Radiance in the pot below ...



A picture of Bare Minerals Clear Radiance

and then swatched ...

A picture of Bare Minerals Clear Radiance


So that's my current arsenal for adding a bit of radiance - always good to have a trick or two up your sleeve and the more the better don't you think?

What are your favourite brightening/radiance enhancing products?

Jen x




16 comments:

  1. I really want to try the Vichy BB cream xx

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  2. My skin is so dull atm! I just invested in an organic face oil to give me an overnight boost! I also need some fake tan & fast! Ax

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    1. It's rubbish isn't it Andrea - the facial oil sounds lovely! xx

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  3. I'm struggling at the moment - my skin seems to drink everything up! I think the heating at school doesn't help as they have old air blowers. Can't wait for spring. I like the elemis one too - same freebie, but am using it as a primer at the moment to add a bit more moisture too! I'm piling on the dermalogica products at the moment and using their microfoliant to get rid of dry skin :( Come on Spring!!

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    1. Same with our air con at work Claire! I can't wait for Spring either - hopefully not too long now! xx

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  4. you should try hour glass ambient lighting blush its fantastic and add a great glow to the face it's on my list for my next shopping trip

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    1. That sounds lovely - I'll check it out! x

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  5. I love Vichy, after a bad breakout a couple of weeks ago their idealia moisturiser was the only thing to save my skin. Great picks there. Love the sound of the Bare Minerals range xx

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    1. Me too Sera - it good for my eczema prone skin! xx

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  6. I don't really do anything to add radiance, it's just normal routine and make-up, quite fancy that Bare Minerals stuff though x

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    1. The radiance is great for dull days Sharron! xx

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  7. I'm embarassed to say I don't own any of these brands, but maybe I should steal some of my mum's elemis products to see what the hype is? ;)

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  8. Thanks for sharing! I'm a great fan of BB creams, but I've never tried the Vichy BB. I will! :)

    Jasmine xx
    For a Real Woman
    So easy Spanish!

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  9. nice stash! I love the Nourish Golden Glow Illuminating Face Shimmer x

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  10. I'm really eager to try out the bb cream by vichy!

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