Seeing as we've had a bit of a non-summer so far, I'm about two shades lighter than during a 'normal' July. This means my skin can look a bit flat and I like to use a bit of extra highlighter, but I don't necessarily want a full whack of sparkle incase the sun does show its face and it all gets a bit Glam Rock.
I've been trying out some of the Soap & Glory makeup line, and their 'Glow All Out' luminizing radiance powder in 'Shimmer Switch'* is perfect for the job. The powder is silky soft and definitely sits on the side of luminizing rather than glittery, giving a soft focus glow wherever it is applied. I ran this along the top of my cheekbones with a small, fluffy brush and dotted a little in the inner corners of my eyes using my ring finger. The pink tones are something I usually shy away from in highlighters, but this particular shade gives a very subtle 'rolled in the hay' (ooh err) flush that I quite like. I didn't even bother with blush.
Unfortunately I think this might look a little chalky on deeper skin tones, so this is definitely a shade for paler girls (or those bereft of sunlight), but hopefully Soap & Glory will consider bringing out a warmer alternative.
The highlighter contains 7.5g of product and comes in Soap & Glory's typical retro style packaging. In this case a magnetic-fastening, cardboard compact with a decent sized mirror. Thankfully it feels a bit sturdier than Benefit's box powders (which have been known to disintegrate in makeup bags) and also comes with a lighter price tag at £11.
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**Incase you're wondering, I'm also wearing their Fabu-Lipstick in 'The Missing Pink' but more on that later.
This looks great on you Meg :) x
ReplyDeleteThis looks fab! I am a big fan of highlighters x
ReplyDeleteThis looks lovely x I love a good highlight ❤
ReplyDeleteI love how subtle it is! Do you think you could use it all over? x
ReplyDeleteThis looks lovely on you, cant believe i still havent tried the s&g make up! x
ReplyDeleteI really like the look of this and I'm not usually a fan of shimmer. It suits you very well!
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That looks really nice! It is so natural :]
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this looks beautiful and looks really sculpting! not sure about the packaging though!
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This looks great for that subtle english rose flush and I really need to get my act in gear and start trying Soap and Glory makeup products! They all look so good!
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That looks gorgeous on you :)
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This is lovely! I've never really been interested in the S&G makeup range (which is odd as I ADORE their skincare/body products) but I would definitely check this out!
ReplyDeleteThe only thing that puts me off is the cardboard packaging :(
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I'm tanner, and that probably wouldn't work on my skin tone, but it's such a gorgeous shade on you.
ReplyDeleteI think if I see this show up in my local Shoppers Drugmart I'll pick it up. It looks very pretty on and I love that it's a pink highlighter!
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It looks lovely on you- to be honest though I would buy this just for the packaging!
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I really want to try more from the Soap & Glory make up line :) xo
ReplyDeleteThis shade looks great on you, I really want to try the Soap & Glory make up range but haven't had the chance yet.
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I love the Soap & Glory packaging! And the product itself looks nice, too - I would prefer a little more glow though.
ReplyDeleteNevertheless: pretty, pretty, pretty! :)
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works well on your complexion...can't get it here in Deepest Darkest, though...and the lips are perfectly rosebud-ish
ReplyDeleteaw this is such a pretty colour, it looks gorgeous on you x
ReplyDeleteI've been lightening up my makeup bag a lot as my tans been rapidly fading! I'm definately going to try this out after reading your review, gorgeous blog!
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That looks really lovely on. When looking at it in the packaging I always thought it would be too dark for pale skin.
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Looks great! Which eyeliner are you using at the moment?
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