Review: Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Bronze

So a few weeks back I found this in my Mum's make-up drawer being very unloved and unused. Obviously being the good Samaritan that I am I offered to take it off her hands and use it. Previously I did own the Shimmer brick in the colour Rose, this was all very pink toned and really really beautiful! Unfortunately it met it's untimely end when I dropped it and it smashed.

I love this product and I use it as a highlight, it is similar to Dior Amber Diamonds although I don't feel that it is as finely milled. 

I tend to steer towards the lighter end of the pan as I am fair skinned anyway, but I love the fact that there are some darker shades in there, I have used these on the eyes before, and on my friend who is more olive toned than me.

(this picture is without flash.)

As you can see there is not a huge ton of colour pay off, so if you are actually looking for a bronzer this is definitely not for you. 

(this picture is with flash)

However if you are looking for a really pretty bronze toned highlight, I would definitely recommend this.

I think if I was repurchasing the Bronze or the Rose, I'd pick the Rose, simply because I feel it works the best on my skin tone and it is similar to Rose Diamonds.

I think that now the autumn months are drawing in and I'm turning away from the bronze colours, I will be definitely putting it on my wish list. 

Overall this is one of my favourite items from Bobbi Brown, and one I'm sure I'll be repurchasing. 

This item is available at Bobbi Brown counters in the majority of department stores retailing for around £32

It does come in a variety of shades (Bronze, Rose, Nectar, Pink Quartz, and Beige) so I am sure that there is something to suit everyone!

Thanks for reading! 

Hannah -ox 

Estee Lauder's DayWear Advanced Multi-protection Anti-oxidant Creme

I am a huge fan of Estee Lauder, if I had to pick one brand to use for the rest of my makeup days, I think Estee Lauder would definitely be it (that's quite a bold statement for me haha). 

I recently got a sample of this day cream and instantly fell in love. 

My skin is combination and fairly oily through the t-zone so I tend to be really fussy when it comes to moisturisers as I have had some disasters in the past including breakouts and makeup meltdown.

I use the normal/oily version, although there is also one that is aimed at dry skin as well.

I love the packaging in particular as it is a nice weighty jar and looks quite pretty sat on my dresser. 

It's a fairly rich cream, with the typical 'DayWear' range scent of cucumbers which I find really nice and refreshing first thing in the morning, however I can imagine some with quite sensitive skin may find this an irritant. Some of the 'DayWear' line in the past has also irritated my eyes but so far I have had no problems.

I also love the fact it has an spf of 15 as I always struggle to find spf's that do not irritate my skin!

The only time I do not reach for this is if I am planning to go foundation free as I have found that by the middle of the day you can start looking quite oily. 

When buying moisturiser I always try to find something that will hydrate my skin without breakouts, and major oiliness. I feel that this works perfectly along side my double wear foundation, which can sometimes be quite drying when wearing it for a full day. 

I feel the main downside to Estee Lauders DayWear cream is the price as many would probably not want to fork out £40 for a face cream.

However they are always very helpful at counters with giving samples and this product regularly features when a counter is on 'gift' (free products given when you buy two or more items). 

Personally I will definitely continue to purchase this as I'm a huge fan, and I would recommend to any body looking for a new high-end face cream.

Thank you for reading.

Hannah -ox