Jaclyn Hill strikes back [reviewing the Jaclyn Hill Volume II eyeshadow palette, by Morphe]

"This palette is embracing the past, owning the present and dominating the future" - Jaclyn Hill

"When Jaclyn Hill goes big, she goes all the way. Our OG Morphe Babe never half-sasses somethin’. It’s extra to the extreme. Just like her brand-new, dramatic-AF palette. She’s created 35 vivid shades to help you live your best life, 24/7. These bossy brights won’t back down (and that’s just the way we like it). So, are you ready for the ultimate glow-up?" - Morphe

Congrats to Jaclyn Hill and Morphe, as the creative vision has sucked me in; the colour story for the new volume in the JH palette line really speaks to me, to the point that I overlooked the facts that I've become a bit bored by the original Jaclyn Hill palette & that I didn't want to buy any more larger palettes, and they had me placing my order on the day that Morphe launched it on their site...

  They've already won with me with the sunset colour story, but can the shadow & pressed pigment formulas deliver the goods?

The glow goes on... [reviewing the Face Glow Cream Shimmer Stick, by Natasha Denona]

"Discover Natasha Denona Face Glow Cream Shimmer, an illuminating cream stick perfectly fuses to skin for a glow that seems to come from within. Delicate colour and pearl effects shape the complexion with pure radiance.

Easy direct application allows you to glow and go with style. Enriched with Lychee extract that offers antioxidant, hydrating properties"

As I've mentioned in an earlier post, I've become more interested in more natural-appearing highlighters - yet I'm also fond of highlighters which have I'M HERREEE levels of shine. Is there such a thing as a  highlighter that can somehow combine those two features?

... Everything I see is you... [reviewing Déjà vu White Flower | 57, by Kayali [Huda Beauty]]

Déjà vu White Flower | 57 is a seductive, yet warm and comforting scent that is steeped in nostalgia and reminiscent of that memory of falling in love yet also laying the foundations for new exciting memories to come; memories that you can revisit with every spritz.

Evoking the dreamy spirit of nostalgia, the warm and sultry scent is a fresh, bouquet of white florals. Déjà vu White Flower | 57 combines aromatic sandalwood and fruity notes of white nectarine and orange flower, creating a sensual scent that truly seduces the senses. The notes of jasmine, tuberose, patchouli and gardenia come together in a seductive and unique blend.

The number 57 indicates the 57 rounds of formulations it took to achieve the perfect balance of Seductive and Warm - Huda's blog

I don't usually like fragrances with gardenia in them, as gardenia turns sour on me more often than not, but Huda has been knocking (almost) everything I've tried from her brand out of the park, so I was looking forward to testing Kayali's latest perfume - the first one not envisioned as a layering fragrance - as soon as.it became available in the UK.

So after a month's worth of wear-testing, have we got another winner, or has the mega-brand had a rare miss-step?

Fresh blooms... [reviewing the XL 2 eyeshadow palette, by Lime Crime].

Blossom and bloom with Venus XL 2, the earthly rebirth of the ultimate grunge eyeshadow palette! Boldly unearth 18 all-new shades in four rich, buttery-smooth formulas: matte, metallic, foil, and sheer iridescent.

• Our iconic Venus gets a modern revamp! She has all the edge of grunge with a soft acoustic side.
• Venus XL 2 reigns supreme with all-new foil and sheer iridescent finishes that transform mattes and metallics to expand your garden of looks.
• Foil shades are high def and ultra reflective
• Lightly layer or boldly blend out, our new sheer iridescents cast an otherworldly wash of opalescent pigment all over lids.
• Discover browns that deepen, poetic pinks that pop, mythic mid-tone neutrals, and lush sage greens.
• Venus XL 2 captures all the edge of grunge with a soft acoustic side that redefines the classics and reinvents nudes.

Today I  thought that I'd celebrate the beginning of spring and review something themed for the season; this  eyeshadow palette was launched last spring,  so yeah,  I've had plenty of testing time and have also been able to see if this is only good for the one season,  or if it can be carried through to other seasons...

All for one and one for all? [reviewing the Instant Look In A Palette compact, by Charlotte Tilbury].

Darlings, beautify your face in a flash...

My Instant Look in a Palette in Gorgeous, Glowing Beauty features the most mesmerising, rich shades to instantly create a spellbinding glow. This is a fresh, gorgeous makeup look in a 7-shade palette for eyes, face and cheeks! Sculpt and define your complexion with effortless ease and prepare to dance the night away!

This is everything you need to mesmerise the world in a palette…

As much as I usually enjoy making my own colour stories using different shades and brands together for different combinations every time that I wear makeup, I admit that there  are days when I do want to put on 'a little something', but am too rushed or lazy to put in the brain power.

Will this compact deliver a quick & easy look, that still provides that suitable touch of glam?