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