Let me tell you if the Guerlain L’Essential Natural Glow Foundation and L’Essential Retractable Foundation brush are worth it

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Last week, I showed you a tint that got everyone very excited. This week, let’s talk about the more conventional liquid foundation recently launched by Guerlain – the Guerlain L’Essential Natural Glow Foundation 16H wear SPF20.

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I remember that many people were quite interested in the Guerlain L’Essential Foundation, when I shared it on Instagram. But perhaps that euphoria has died down, now that there are shinier, newer things out there LOL! 😀

But I’ve finally put the foundation through its paces, and have formed an opinion about it. I also got the Guerlain L’Essential Retractable Foundation Brush, which was launched alongside the foundation, so I’ll be able to share some thoughts on that too!

The bggest question of course is this – are they worth the big bucks?

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Revisiting the REN Vita Mineral Omega 3 Optimum Skin Oil – A skincare stalwart worth sharing

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Sometimes, sitting in the midst of everything new and shiny and wonderful, it is nice to single out an old stalwart. A product that you used and loved, and still love till today.

One of these stalwarts in my beauty product cabinet is the REN Vita Mineral Omega 3 Optimum Skin Oil. A facial oil I first tried years and years ago when REN was first introduced to me, and have repurchased ever since.

REN Vita Mineral Omega 3 Optimum Skin Oil

Yet, it is one I tend to forget to share about, because well, it’s just always there isn’t it? 😛

But I thought it would be nice to introduce you to a product that well, just works, without costing an arm and a leg 🙂

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My perfume preferences have changed and it has been a rather interesting learning curve

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Perfumes and fragrances are such personal things. I would never presume to impose my views about them on anyone, which is why I don’t seem to talk about them very much, although I enjoy using them.

It’s hard to talk about a perfume when you don’t have a very sensitive nose for different notes, and also when perfume afficionados can be rather intimidating, and have preconceived notions about what people should like.

perfumes - jo malone, atelier cologne, annick goutal

There is a bit of a competitive edge, I feel, among perfume fans, who seem to scorn the more mainstream scents and brands, and who prefer seeking out the niche and unique.

Nothing wrong with that, except that it makes it challenging to discuss perfumes when everyone else is so much more knowledgeable, and what you like seems to attract a raised brow.

That said, I used to have a very strong, unwavering preference for scents. But some time in the last 6 months or so, something changed. And so did my perfume choices.

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My review on the Bobbi Brown Crushed Liquid Lip is simple – Get it cos I think you’ll love it, like I do!

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I’m going to ask you to trust me on this one – Go and get yourself a Bobbi Brown Crushed Liquid Lip. Just trust me, you’ll love it!

I do. I love mine to itty bitty bits. It’s not even a crush. It’s a full-blown love affair!

bobbi brown crushed liquid lip

I think, if I hadn’t already fallen in love with the Bobbi Brown Crushed Lip Colour, I might have overlooked this new release a few months ago. But in love with the Crushed Lip Colour I am, so when the liquid version was launched, I hot-footed it down to the nearest counter to have a look.

I also promptly went home with 2 shades (because they are quite affordable) and have been enjoying them ever since. I was on the verge of blogging about it, when as fate would have it, all the shades landed on my desk! You should have seen the grin that split my face from ear to ear 😀

It also meant I had to get down to work! 😛

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