Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Collection

Now Estee Lauder releases a new Bronze Goddess limited edition collection every spring, and i always love it! Its signature coconut scent and golden hues do not disappoint this year!

First off; the Fragrances. This year releases the Body Splash, a whopping 8.1oz in a lighter scented version of the usual perfume, intended to be splashed all over. The splash highlights the sparkling notes of bergamot, mandarin and lemon, and smells just like a tropical beach!
Retails for $90
Next up, the Shimmering Body Oil. This has to be the prettiest bottle to look at, sparkling golden shimmers reflecting the light! This has subtle notes of the fragrance in a dry oil form, when rubbed on the skin leaves a beautiful subtle shimmer on silky smooth skin.
Retails for $45
Lastly, the Whipped  Body Creme. This was my favourite for longevity and hydration. I applied this in the morning after my shower, and i still smelt like a tropical beach as i was getting ready for bed! My skin stayed soft and smooth all day, it was just lovely. My boyfriend commented many times how great i smelt! If you only wanted one fragrance piece from the collection it would definitely be this!!
Retails for $58

 

Next up, the make up part of the collection.

First up, the Pure Colour Cheek Glow. I love the tortoise shell design on the packaging and the handy mirror inside. The blush is a soft rose colour with a subtle golden shimmer and a glossy finish. To be honest, once applied you barely see the golden shimmer. It holds a sheer to buildable medium coverage, staying very natural looking.

Retails for $34

 

The Bronzing Powder. The formula is oil free and very silky to the touch. Estee Lauder says:

Formulated with a unique oil-control complex, this powder also keeps skin shine-free and comfortable.

I can't really agree on this, i definitely did not notice it helping keep me shine-free, no different to any other day!  It blended very easily though and wore nicely throughout the day.

Retails for $40

 

The Pure Colour Lip Shine, available in 2 colours: Mandarin and Luscious Plum.

Now these to me, are an exact dupe for my beloved Clinique Chubby sticks. Even the colours can be duped! However, Cliniques are cheaper, and bigger! Honestly, if you are considering these, go check out Cliniques for a wider selection of colours and save yourself some money!

They are beautiful, hydrating with a hint of colour, just like the Chubbys!

These retail for $26 for 0.08oz whereas Cliniques are $19 for 0.1oz

 

And my favourite of the bunch...the 8pan eye shadow palette.

This is a palette everybody could make use of. The 5 neutral matte shades to the left are perfect for contouring and blending out creases. You have every shade you could ever need for that! Then you have 3 pops of shimmer: an off white, a bronzey gold and a plum purple. My favourite is that intense plum purple on the end, it has the most beautiful sparkle to it.

The only thing i don't love is how the 5 neutral shades aren't separated, they are in one block. I worry as you use them down they could crack together easier then if they where separated.

I do love how Lauder calls it "The Sultry Nudes". Just Fabulous!

Retails for $65

 

What are your thoughts on the collection? What would you pick up?

 

Love

Talia x

 

 

 

 

Jo Malone: London Rain Collection

Jo Malone is my all time favourite fragrance house. I find their products so classy and unique. I love the fact that you can layer the different scents to create your own unique scents, and it means you never get bored whilst waiting for a new launch!
Now March saw the launch of their new collection; London Rain.
It was inspired by the fabulous weather the UK is so often used to; Rain! For you Canadians in Vancouver you will also relate to this!

 Wisteria & Violet

A soft morning shower, soaking purple wisteria cascading over London stone walls. Infused with the wet-petal scent of violets and water lily. Rain-washed and intoxicating.

Rain & Angelica

        Glassy beads of dew, awakening a London park at dawn. A revitalising scent, enlivened with               herbaceous angelica and juicy lime on an earthy base of vetiver. Aqueaous and clear.

White Jasmine & Mint

An afternoon cloudburst, drenching gardens exuberant with jasmine, orange flower and rose. Eccentric with its dash of scrambling wild mint. Enchanting and refreshing.

Black Cedar wood & Juniper

Midnight rain. Seductive with the carnal touch of cumin and chili leaves. Dark with cedar wood. Humid with moss. Modern and urban.

Take a look at that packaging! Much edgier than the usual classy clear bottle with the black bow!

All of Jo Malone's fragrances are uni-sex. I think the Black Cedar wood and Juniper is particularly masculine! Its very warm and sexy.
White Jasmine and Mint is the only re-promote, the other 3 are brand new limited edition.
My favourite is the Rain & Angelica, its light and fresh. Plus morning is my favourite time of day. Living in England i used to love looking out the window with a cup of tea at the rain drops on the plants and grass blades. I have also loved the rain, i actually miss it living in Calgary, we get more snow!

Jo Malone is available exclusively at Holt Renfrew in Canada.
Retails for $135 for 100ml bottle.

Which one is your favourite?

Love, Talia x