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National Post
a day ago
- Lifestyle
- National Post
Beauty Buzz: The 3 best beauty products we tried this week from Benefit Cosmetics, Fenty Beauty and Marcelle
Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article content Article content They say: A new foundation with a 'lively matte' finish that is billed as being suitable for all skin types. Featuring a shade range with 40 shades, the skin makeup is smoothing and blurring, promising 24-hour long wear. Article content Article content Fenty Hair The Clear Thinker Clarifying Detox Shampoo Article content They say: A clarifying shampoo that is suitable for colour-treated hair. This formula features salicylic acid, fruit-derived pectin, and a proprietary Replenicore-5 ingredient to clarify hair, protect from pollutants and strengthen strands. Article content We say: Pretty much everyone (if not everyone) should be using a clarifying shampoo on their hair. How often it is used depends on factors such as your hair type, water quality at home, dry shampoo use frequency, and more. With an oily scalp and very hard water at home, our tester was interested to see how this detox shampoo would reset her strands. It worked wonders, she reports. The shampoo gently cleansed strands, removing impurities and dirt, without leaving hair feeling like straw. It has become a regular fixture in her shampoo rotation. Article content They say: A multi-purpose blush and lip colour from the Canadian beauty brand Marcelle. This creamy formula promises a 'second-skin finish without caking, creasing or clogging pores.' Article content
Times
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
This blush-bronzer is the perfect summer beauty product
• This article contains affiliate links that can earn us revenue I am very pleased with today's column because I think I have found the perfect summer product. It is a blush-bronzer hybrid, It Cosmetics Glow with Confidence Sun Blush (£33, and it is so good — the best thing I've come across in years when it comes to making you look healthy, natural and sunkissed. It's a cream and it comes in five shades. The one that I am raving about specifically is called Sun Warmth. I am reasonably confident that it is almost a universal shade, though you might need an extremely light hand if you are the colour of photocopying paper. (Do people still photocopy things or just scan them with their phones? I am old enough to remember when people photocopied their bottoms at drunken office parties. Good times.) On the other hand, IT Cosmetics knows what it's doing and so presumably the shades it deems best for fairer or darker skin work just as well. But Sun Warmth! Sun Warmth is literally perfection. It's a sort of brickish terracotta shade, and on the skin it is exactly — exactly — the colour skin goes just before it burns: that optimal shade that looks amazing for one night only, before it goes red and peels. Do you know what I mean? It's a colour that looks like your skin has absorbed all the heat and sunlight of the day, and that makes everybody much better looking than they actually are, because it evokes fresh air and light and carefreeness and joy. Also, lack of effort. This is a product that looks like the results just happened without any input by you. Products that do this are my favourites and they're also few and far between. In this instance, genius colour aside, the texture has a lot to do with it. It presents as solid in the pot, but it melts on to the skin like a sort of balm — I think we could technically call it a balm, except that 'balm' suggests something that will slide off and this won't. Anyway: its balminess means that you could apply it with your eyes closed and it would still look great. Don't, obviously — apply it with your eyes open a) on your cheekbones and/ or cheeks (higher is better if you're older, because otherwise the colour is too low down when your face is in repose), b) on your temples, c) wherever the sun would naturally hit, including maybe the tip of your nose. The brickish colour of this means that I like applying it in a sort of blurred-out stripe across the centre of my face, from cheekbone to cheekbone and across the nose. With a light hand! Honestly, it is so flattering that I almost laughed out loud in delight. I would suggest using quite a stiff brush rather than anything superfluffy, in a dabbing/stippling motion — but do whatever works best for you. It contains skincare too. To be honest I wouldn't care if it contained weasel pee and chopped up worms, so pleasing is its effect on the skin, but skincare is a nice thing obviously. Skincare is the cherry on the cake. Here we have hyaluronic acid for hydration, vitamin E to feed the skin and our trusty friends peptides, who do everything helpful. What a product! I could not love it more. The pot is huge, by the way, and will last you for ever. PS If you're looking for something to wear underneath, the same brand's CC+ Nude Glow (£38, which I have written about before, is very good. Cook For the Love of Lemons by Letitia Clark (Hardie Grant £28) is a single-theme — lemons! — cookbook that is summer between hard covers. The recipes are Italian or Italianish and lend themselves particularly well to lunch outside under a parasol. The Sunday Times Style Beauty awards are back for 2025. You could win a luxury five-star holiday at Sani Resort in Greece, plus we have more than £25,000 worth of beauty prizes up for grabs. To be entered into the prize draw, vote for your favourite products at
Vogue
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
How To Make Blush Survive The Summer Heat
With the Guava Girl aesthetic and Cherry Blossom cheeks dominating this summer's beauty trends, it's only fitting that blush is the product of the moment. There really is no better way to add a vibrant, healthy glow. 'We're all looking to look our best, and blush instantly achieves that,' agrees says makeup artist Yael Maquieira. 'It brings freshness, brightness, and a radiance that instantly transforms the face.' But the best way to use blush this summer isn't just to swipe on some flat powder and be done. Instead, Maquieira recommends using a 'blush combo that plays with tones and textures' and stays put even in sweltering heat. What is a blush combo? It may seem like a new concept, but the 'blush combo' is a technique that professionals have actually been using for years. 'It consists of first applying a cream blush and then a powder blush to set the color,' explains Maquieira. Not only does a blush combo provide dimension, but it also keeps your color looking fresher longer. 'Cream blush adds juiciness and a radiant effect—but it doesn't always last as long as we'd like,' Maquieira says. 'Powder sets and prolongs the color, allowing the effect to last longer and feel fresher, more natural, and flattering. How to apply a blush combo A long-lasting blush combo is easy to apply, just be sure to keep the following in mind: 'Blend each layer well and apply a small amount at a time, building the color little by little,' says Maquieira. Below, the expert provides more tips for getting it right: Moisturize the skin well . 'Without good hydration, the product does not blend well and will not last,' Maquieira says. . 'Without good hydration, the product does not blend well and will not last,' Maquieira says. Apply cream blush first . 'I usually apply it by picking up a little with my finger, then tapping it onto the back of my hand. From there, I dab it on with a brush, so as not to drag the foundation,' Maquieira says. . 'I usually apply it by picking up a little with my finger, then tapping it onto the back of my hand. From there, I dab it on with a brush, so as not to drag the foundation,' Maquieira says. Seal with powder blush. 'Use one side of a brush to apply, then blend with the other, clean side to avoid applying too much,' Maquieira advises. 'It allows you to better control the amount and the finish—and it's also more natural.' Which blush colors look best together? There's no limit to the hues you can combine, from pinkish to peachy to beige or brown. 'I love to combine different shades, one in cream and one in powder that match well,' says Maquieira. 'I always recommend playing with color depending on the day or the look. This way, you get a look that's more personalized and vibrant.'
Daily Mail
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
This £26 blusher promises to melt into to the skin and stay all day – our beauty experts put it to the test and the results were impressive
Does. It. Work? This is what you want to know before you splash your hard-earned cash on a product. Now I can give you my verdict: as a beauty editor I have decades of experience and have tested thousands of make-up/skin/hair potions, so can make an informed comparison. But I only have one face/body and my criteria for success might differ from yours. How we test So we've decided to take a democratic approach. For this page, the YOU beauty team will choose a product we rate as the best of the best, then get a cross-section of differently aged women, with diverse skin types and tones, lifestyles and experiences, to see if it works for them. We'll then ask this panel for their honest feedback. In a world of #ads and surreptitious collaborations, this is the whole truth and nothing but the truth. THE PRODUCT Merit Flush Balm £26 Shop Merit Flush Balm, £26, THE CLAIM A lightweight, blendable blush that melts into skin for colour that stays all day. THE PANEL Sandra Rhodes, 69, retired teacher and vice president of Peppard Women's Institute; Denise Flint, 76, retired office manager VALERIE TOMALIN, 80 Theatre and TV entrepreneur Merit Flush Balm review EASE 'It couldn't be simpler. Just scribble it on to your cheeks or lips and blend using a brush or fingers.' Emma 'The dome shape makes it easy to find the perfect spot on your cheekbone. Far fewer Aunt Sally mishaps than with powder blush.' Lindsay 'It glides effortlessly across the skin. I liked applying small amounts to build up the colour.' Sandra 'I found I had to blend it well.' Denise 'Easy to build up colour, creamy and very blendable.' Valerie EFFICACY 'It's faff-free, so great if you are on the move and, no matter how heavy-handed you are, it delivers a pretty, sheer-satin finish.' Emma 'Gave a natural glow, which is precisely what I needed from it.' Lindsay 'It made my cheekbones look much more sculpted. I liked using it on my lips, too.' Sandra 'Brilliant – doesn't make you look like an old doll!' Denise 'It didn't leave me feeling overly made-up and had adequate pigmentation for my needs. Preferable for mature skin!' Valerie DRAWBACKS 'I wish the dome was half as wide and twice as long – like a chubby crayon – for more precision when using on eyes and lips.' Emma 'The staying power could be longer – I reapplied before a night out straight from the office.' Lindsay 'I didn't find any negatives. It's compact enough to slip into a handbag, and application is very straightforward.' Sandra 'I didn't discover a single drawback.' Denise 'I found that it had faded towards the end of the day.' Valerie VALUE 'If used on eyes, lips and cheeks to get lots of bang for your buck, then yes; it's lovely, too, and the colours are really flattering.' Emma 'I wouldn't normally spend this much on blusher, but its innovative formula has convinced me.' Lindsay 'Its price may seem high, but as you only need to use a small amount it's good value.' Sandra 'I don't think so, I've bought blushers for far less.' Denise 'For its quality and skin-friendliness, it's worth the price.' Valerie THE VERDICT Despite the heftier price tag compared to the jury's usual blushes, this received a resounding nod of approval as it worked well for all our panel's skin types.
Forbes
05-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Forbes
This New Saie Powder Blush Is My Go-To For A Healthy Summer Glow
Blush is the one makeup product in my routine that I absolutely cannot go without. It instantly makes me look awake and healthy, and it adds life back into my complexion—especially during winter months. I usually opt for liquid blush because I prefer a dewy look, and I associate powder blush with the formulas of my youth that felt chalky and could look garish. So when Saie introduced a powder blush that promised a lightweight, diffused wash of color, I was curious to see if it would change my impression of powder options. After using Saie's SuperSuede Baked Powder Blush for several months, I found that it delivers long-lasting color with a soft, radiant and surprisingly natural finish. Saie's SuperSuede Baked Powder Blush delivers a natural, lightweight flush of color that lasts all ... More day. Saie is a popular beauty brand best known for its Glowy Super Gel—a multitasking illuminator that can be worn on its own or mixed with your favorite base products—and the Dew Blush Liquid Cream Blush. The common denominator with Saie is that its formulas look natural and they're easy to apply, so I was excited to put the SuperSuede blush and its powdery texture to the test. Sephora When first trying it out, I began by swatching the blush colors on my hand using clean fingers. I was surprised at the instant color payoff—each was pigmented without looking harsh or overly bright. I then applied one of the lighter shades, Ciao, to my cheekbones using The Powder Blush Brush. I was surprised by how beautiful it looked on my skin: it blended easily, providing a just-right wash of color in a blurred, velvety finish. And it reflected the light without looking too shimmery for daytime wear. The Saie baked blush currently comes in six shades, and Mia and Ciao are the softest and most ... More wearable shades, in my opinion. After consistently using the Saie powder blush over several months (I even wore it to a workout class, and it didn't budge), I can say this has earned a permanent spot in my makeup bag. Applying it is easy—I swipe my blush brush onto the powder's surface two to three times to pick up enough color. I then tap off the excess before swiping it from the apples of my cheeks up toward my temples. I'll often combine shades for a custom flush, and I can easily build up the color for a night out. The blush currently comes in six shades: Amore (a vibrant fuchsia), Stella (a bright coral), Mia (a soft rose shade and my current favorite), Bella (a cool pink), Grazie (a bright berry) and Ciao (a soft terracotta). While six shades may seem like a limited selection compared to other similar options on the market, there's still a nice range of bright and neutral hues. Mia and Ciao are the softest shades and the most wearable, in my opinion, and I typically reach for them on a day-to-day basis. I've found that Ciao is excellent for the summer because it imparts a soft, golden glow that mimics being out in the sun. I hope that Saie expands this line to include even more shades in the future. The Saie Powder Blush looks incredibly natural on the skin and blends seamlessly, making it an ... More excellent choice for blush beginners. Although I've been a fan of liquid blush for the past couple of years, Saie's SuperSuede has made me a powder blush devotee due to its lightweight feel, velvety texture and the natural flush it creates. I love how easy it is to apply and build the color, and the shades Mia and Ciao work well with my current rotation of cream and liquid blushes, especially when I'm looking to layer products for nighttime. I'm also impressed with the staying power; it has lasted through long walks, subway rides, sweaty workouts and even a pool day where the temperature reached almost 80 degrees. Now that it's become a staple in my makeup routine, I plan to wear it all summer long.
