My Picks from Essence and Catrice for Spring/Summer 2013

Essence and Catrice are going from strength to strength and Spring/Summer 2013 is bound to be a good season for them. Not only because of the ever gorgeous limited editions but also with the arrival of new products. Instead of showing you everything that's coming (a girl's got to keep some surprises for you), I thought I'd share my favs from all the lovelies heading our way.

Essence

 

• Gel Tint (€2.49) is an innovative water based jelly formula that lightly tints your lips for hours. The colours are intense and long lasting with a reddish brown, hot pink, gorgeous read and luscious apricot.
• All About Matt Fixing Compact Powder (€3.79) is a new generation of the matt powders out there. Why? because of its compact form. Say goodbye to your matt powder flying all over the place when you dip your powder brush into the pot.
• I Love Punk Jumbo eyeliner (€3.09) is a felt tip eyeliner sure to make your eyes stand out. I can't wait to get my hands on this lovely.
• Makeup sponge (€4.99), which is sure to be the perfect dupe for a Beauty Blender.This beauty is also multi functional as you can use the rounded edge for foundation and blusher.

Catrice 

• Camouflage Cream (€3.49) is sure to be a holy grail product offering high coverage and waterproof (when sealed with powder)
• BB All Round Foundation Multi Benefit Makeup (€6.49) is a 6 in 1 product offering flawless coverage, moisturises,reduces shine, minimises pores, protecting thanks to UV filters and illuminating with light reflecting pigments. This beauty also features SPF 30 and offers medium coverage.
• Absolute Nude Eyeshadow Palette (€5.49) features six nude shades in the one palette. These soft eyeshadows offer high pigmentation and can be used day or night depending on what you want for your eyeshadow look.

xxx These lovelies are available on Essence and Catrice counters soon so keep your eyes out for them and the other lovelies that are on their way xxx

 

La Roche Posay Hydreane BB Cream

After discovering a new love of BB Cream, (thanks to Maybelline’s offering) I was delighted to try out La Roche Posays offering to the BB cream market. Hydreane BB cream promises to moisturises, soothes and protects, whilst also unifying and illuminating even the most sensitive skin.

Hydreane BB Cream features the legendary Thermal Spring water which is hydrating, anti-oxidant, anti-irritant and softening, along with an SPF20. Even though its winter,we should all still be wearing an SPF to keep free radicals at bay. This BB cream has five missions.

1. Hydrates for 12 Hours: HYDREANE BB CREAM embodies all the thermal hydration and comfort of the HYDREANE range for sensitive skin types. La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water is combined with glycerine, sodium hyluronate, vegetal oils (passion flower, apricot, maize, brand, rice) and Shea Butter for long lasting comfort and hydration.
2. Smooths: Upon application of HYDREANE BB CREAM, skin breathes a sigh of relief, regaining its freshness and calm thanks to the naturally soothing effects of La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water. Skin sensitivity is reduced in just 2 weeks of use.
3. Stregthens: HYDREANE BB CREAM is not just another BB. First and foremost it is a dermatological skincare product, developed for the most sensitive of skin. The naturally high selenium content of La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water aids skin’s defense mechanisms against the free radicals that can cause skin irritations.
4. Protects: HYDREANE BB CREAM contains sun filters to protect sensitive skin from the harmful effects of UVA and UVB rays and prevents pigmentation reactions (age spots). Its SPF20 UV protection is empowered by the same filter as the ANTHELIOS range.
5. Unifies and Illuminates:HYDREANE BB CREAM contains a unique combination of pigments to suit all skin tones; correcting imperfections and unifying the complexion. The rich, creamy texture melts into the skin without ever caking.
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I really liked La Roche Posays offering to the BB Cream market. The texture is like a light foundation and applies evenly on the skin. On application my skin looked even and any imperfections were covered up. I was sent Medium to try, which although is too dark for my pale skin, it is perfect for my tan. There is alos a light shade available, one which I will definitely be investing in once my Maybelline is empty. It is available at your local La Roche Posay stockist now and retails at €18