Currently Coveting is an intermittent feature on products that catch my attention, whether new, cult classics, or something in between!
I'm pretty pale, much like French is pretty nasal. I've never been matched to MAC's main line of foundations, but Matchmaster 1 is just a little bit dark for me, so I'd guess I'm in the NW 5-10 range depending on season. Most of the time, I'm just fine with that; sure, I have to wear sunscreen like whoa, and gigantic sun hats are my best friend (after bunnies, I mean), but I am just way too lazy to try to fake a tan. I'm also pretty oily, much like cheese is pretty delicious. I use multiple products daily to try and keep my shine to a minimum, and still am not entirely pleased with my results.
And yet. And yet. Lately, I've been finding myself feeling like picking up a bronzer and/or highlighter. I already have a bronzer, Benefit Hoola, and almost never wear it, and a luminizer, theBalm Mary-Lou Manizer, which I can't even tell is there after application, so I justify considering buying new ones by saying I'll use it them contouring, since, while the Meow Skinny Dipper is the perfect color for contouring, I am always far too lazy (notice a trend?) to bother with loose powder in the morning, and Hoola is too dark to be a foolproof contour. Really, though, I just want them because they're pretty. Fortunately, I have more restraint than that (barely), but here are some that have particularly caught my eye:
Combos
Phewf. That took way longer than I was anticipating, and now I really can't procrastinate on my powerpoint for my presentation any longer. Sigh. Have y'all tried any of these? What are your favorite bronzers and/or highlighters?
I'm pretty pale, much like French is pretty nasal. I've never been matched to MAC's main line of foundations, but Matchmaster 1 is just a little bit dark for me, so I'd guess I'm in the NW 5-10 range depending on season. Most of the time, I'm just fine with that; sure, I have to wear sunscreen like whoa, and gigantic sun hats are my best friend (after bunnies, I mean), but I am just way too lazy to try to fake a tan. I'm also pretty oily, much like cheese is pretty delicious. I use multiple products daily to try and keep my shine to a minimum, and still am not entirely pleased with my results.
And yet. And yet. Lately, I've been finding myself feeling like picking up a bronzer and/or highlighter. I already have a bronzer, Benefit Hoola, and almost never wear it, and a luminizer, theBalm Mary-Lou Manizer, which I can't even tell is there after application, so I justify considering buying new ones by saying I'll use it them contouring, since, while the Meow Skinny Dipper is the perfect color for contouring, I am always far too lazy (notice a trend?) to bother with loose powder in the morning, and Hoola is too dark to be a foolproof contour. Really, though, I just want them because they're pretty. Fortunately, I have more restraint than that (barely), but here are some that have particularly caught my eye:
Combos
Korres Magic Light Contouring Trio Santorini, $28 for 0.30 oz
Guerlain by Emilio Pucci Terra Azzurra Bronzing Powder & Blush, $75 for 0.56 oz
Bronzers
Lancôme Star Bronzer Bamboo Bronzer, $46 for 0.42 oz
Guerlain Terracotta Giant Mosaic Bronzing Powder, $69 for 0.98 oz
Guerlain Terracotta Light Sheer Bronzing Powder Blondes 02, $50 for 0.35 oz
Dior Diorskin Nude Tan Healthy Glow Enhancing Powder, $55 for 0.35 oz
Highlighters
Guerlain Terracotta Sun in the City, $70 for 0.52 oz
Guerlain Metéorites Perles Teint Rosé, $58 for 1.05 oz
Edward Bess Quad Royale South of France, $45 for 0.25 oz
Dior Diorskin Shimmer Star Rose Diamond, $44 for 0.35 oz
