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Scottish Sun
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I tested full-face make-up palettes for your summer getaway – budget option is £1.50 a pan
Read on to find out my recommendation for a summer beauty bag ALL MADE UP I tested full-face make-up palettes for your summer getaway – budget option is £1.50 a pan Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WHILE I haven't got my summer getaway sorted yet, I've found the solution to when you only have cabin luggage allowance. And that's a full-face make-up palette. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Three of the best full-face make-up palettes for your summer getaway Here, I put three to the test . . . BUDGET 5 I found the formulas slightly waxy, which means it's hard work getting them to melt into skin Credit: Supplied By Beauty Bay Make Face multi-use complexion palette, £18 for 48.5g, Cream formulas are my favourite. I find they tend to be easier to apply as you can use your fingers rather than needing any brushes. And they often look more natural than those with a powder finish. READ MORE ON BEAUTY SHOCK WAVES Popular beauty item sold by Amazon recalled over 'high risk of electric shock' There's an impressive 12 shades in this compact – three concealers, two colour correctors, three bronzer/contour shades, two blushers, setting powder and a highlighter shade. It works out at £1.50 per pan, which is a bargain. But I found the formulas slightly waxy, which means it's hard work getting them to melt into skin. MID RANGE 5 Sculpted By Aimee is so good, I've been using it daily, rather than saving it just for travel Credit: Supplied Sculpted By Aimee bare basics palette, £34 for 22g, I've never used every single shade in a palette, but this clever collection has made that possible. The seven pans contain a suits-all edit of products. Three powder eye-shadows (a champagne-hued shimmer, matte warm-toned brown and a shimmery darker brown), a bronzer and a setting powder alongside a cream highlighter and a cream blush. How to stop sore feet and blisters in new sandals The powders are super pigmented, and finely milled so as not to be chalky or dusty, while the balms are buttery enough to blend out in seconds, yet still deposit plenty of colour. It's so good, I've been using it daily, rather than saving it just for travel. LUXURY 5 Kevyn Aucoin Contour Book is brilliant for sculpting cheeks, but there isn't enough variety to replace my usual make-up Credit: Supplied Kevyn Aucoin Contour Book: The Art Of Sculpting & Defining Vol III, £54 for 23.9g, I am a huge fan of Kevyn Aucoin's The Sculpting Powder, so I had high hopes for this palette. There are only six shades, all centered on the cheeks, which can be repurposed as eyeshadow. But the lack of setting powder is a huge omission for my oily skin. The powders are very pigmented, so a little goes a long way, and they don't look at all heavy on the skin. It's brilliant for sculpting cheeks, but there isn't enough variety to replace my usual make-up. PICK OF THE WEEK 5 The sell-out £35 M&S Summer Beauty Bag is back for another year Credit: Supplied THE sell-out £35 M&S Summer Beauty Bag is back for another year. Launched this week, the edit contains the best of the beauty hall, with four full-sized products and seven travel miniatures, all worth £210. Inside, you'll find Colour Wow Dream Coat, new launches such as REN Evercalm Barrier Support Advanced SPF50, and products from This Works, Arkive, Tangle Teezer and Estee Lauder.
The Irish Sun
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I tested full-face make-up palettes for your summer getaway – budget option is £1.50 a pan
WHILE I haven't got my summer getaway sorted yet, I've found the solution to when you only have cabin luggage allowance. And that's a full-face make-up palette. 5 Three of the best full-face make-up palettes for your summer getaway Here, I put three to the test . . . BUDGET 5 I found the formulas slightly waxy, which means it's hard work getting them to melt into skin Credit: Supplied By Beauty Bay Make Face multi-use complexion palette, £18 for 48.5g, Cream formulas are my favourite. I find they tend to be easier to apply as you can use your fingers rather than needing any brushes. And they often look more natural than those with a powder finish. READ MORE ON BEAUTY There's an impressive 12 shades in this compact – three concealers, two colour correctors, three bronzer/contour shades, two blushers, setting powder and a highlighter shade. It works out at £1.50 per pan, which is a bargain. But I found the formulas slightly waxy, which means it's hard work getting them to melt into skin. MID RANGE 5 Sculpted By Aimee is so good, I've been using it daily, rather than saving it just for travel Credit: Supplied Sculpted By Aimee bare basics palette, £34 for 22g, I've never used every single shade in a palette, but this clever collection has made that possible. Most read in Fabulous The seven pans contain a suits-all edit of products. Three powder eye-shadows (a champagne-hued shimmer, matte warm-toned brown and a shimmery darker brown), a bronzer and a setting powder alongside a cream highlighter and a cream blush. How to stop sore feet and blisters in new sandals The powders are super pigmented, and finely milled so as not to be chalky or dusty, while the balms are buttery enough to blend out in seconds, yet still deposit plenty of colour. It's so good, I've been using it daily, rather than saving it just for travel. LUXURY 5 Kevyn Aucoin Contour Book is brilliant for sculpting cheeks, but there isn't enough variety to replace my usual make-up Credit: Supplied Kevyn Aucoin Contour Book: The Art Of Sculpting & Defining Vol III, £54 for 23.9g, I am a huge fan of Kevyn Aucoin's The Sculpting Powder, so I had high hopes for this palette. There are only six shades, all centered on the cheeks, which can be repurposed as eyeshadow. But the lack of setting powder is a huge omission for my oily skin. The powders are very pigmented, so a little goes a long way, and they don't look at all heavy on the skin. It's brilliant for sculpting cheeks, but there isn't enough variety to replace my usual make-up. PICK OF THE WEEK 5 The sell-out £35 M&S Summer Beauty Bag is back for another year Credit: Supplied THE sell-out £35 M&S Summer Beauty Bag is back for another year. Launched this week, the edit contains the best of the beauty hall, with four full-sized products and seven travel miniatures, all worth £210. Inside, you'll find Colour Wow Dream Coat, new launches such as REN Evercalm Barrier Support Advanced SPF50, and products from This Works, Arkive, Tangle Teezer and Estee Lauder.
Irish Independent
05-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Irish Independent
Louise McSharry: Heading to the sun? Here are the six holiday makeup bag essentials I always pack
The truth is, in the heat, I don't want to wear a lot of makeup. When things are sweaty, it's impossible to maintain a full face, and stressing about eyeliner running is the last thing I want to do when I'm trying to relax. Instead, I focus on products which will wear well and enhance the holiday glow I'm determined to attain. Here are my holiday makeup bag essentials: 1. Cream bronzer — Even if I'm protecting my face from the sun, I still want to look a little bronzed, and cream products deliver the most natural finish, in my opinion. My absolute favourite is Makeup by Mario Soft Sculpt Transforming Skin Enhancer (€36 via A light balm which blends so easily into the skin that I don't believe anyone could mess it up, it delivers a little coverage and a natural dewy finish. 2. Blush — To enhance the 'I spent all day in the sunshine' look, a rosy or red blush is ideal. Again, a cream formula delivers a natural, skin-like finish with a little luminosity, so that's my preference. I'm a huge fan of the LH Cosmetics Artisticks (€35 via formula which comes in blush, bronzer and contour shades. Canvas is a beautiful red. 3. Sparkle — A little sparkle on the eye is beautiful in the sun, so I always pack an eyeshadow with some glitter in it. Powder shadows like Kash Beauty's Glitter Glaze in Glisten or Urban Decay's Space Cowboy work beautifully. I use a fluffy brush to deliver a wash of sparkle, but you can use your finger to apply if you want more intensity. 4. Eyeshadow Stick — If sparkle isn't your thing, I highly recommend an eyeshadow stick for a warm holiday. These are easy to apply and blend (your fingertip can usually do the job) and these days the formulas tend to be long-lasting. Laura Mercier Caviar Sticks (€35 via are the OGs in this category and are still some of my favourites (try Brick if you have blue or green eyes — it's incredible). Kiko Milano's Long Lasting Eyeshadow Sticks (€9.99 via are a great alternative. 5. Cream/liquid highlighter — A cream or liquid highlighter is essential for holidays, in my opinion. Tap it onto your cheekbones, collarbones, cupid's bow and anywhere else you want to glow and you'll look glossy and polished. Sculpted by Aimee's Liquid Lights Highlighter (€21 via comes in three shades, so you can choose the best one for your skintone. 6. Glossy Balm — A glossy lip balm is the perfect product for a low-key but polished look. The shine delivers a glam finish, while the balm aspect means your lips will be comfortable and hydrated. I like Iconic Bronze's Lip Balms (€11.99 via which are available in four shades and don't break the bank. Lost in Translation You may have noticed that an increasing number of products these days are labelled as 'paraben-free', but what are parabens, and are they really a problem in our beauty products? Parabens are chemical preservatives, used to extend the shelf life of products by preventing the growth of bacteria or mould. ADVERTISEMENT There is some evidence that parabens can be harmful. However, in cosmetics, they tend to be used at very low concentrations which have been deemed to be safe for use by regulatory and scientific bodies. Something old... I've been recommending La Roche Posay's Anthelios Ultra-Light Invisible Fluid SPF50+ (€22.50 via for many years now. While what you want from a facial SPF might seem simple (comfortable high protection that sits well under makeup and doesn't leave a white cast), there are lots of products on the market which simply don't deliver that. Anthelios, however, knocks it out of the park. Developed specifically with sensitive skin in mind, it's resistant to sweat and water and doesn't sting your eyes. It can be used by those with all skin tones, plus, it doesn't cost an arm and a leg. ... Something new The Ordinary has made a name for itself via effective skincare products that don't break the bank, so I had high expectations when it shared that it was launching a new SPF. UV Filters SPF 45 Serum (€19.90 via comes in the wake of an existing formula by The Ordinary which was criticised for its thick texture and white cast. Admirably, the brand pulled that product and went back to the drawing board, and what it has produced is genuinely excellent. The formula is lightweight and, as the name indicates, feels like a serum on application. It disappears into the skin almost immediately, leaving no tint of whiteness, and leaves the skin looking healthy and glowing. It looks great on its own but I've also found that my makeup sits perfectly over it. Truly, it ticks all the SPF boxes.
