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My Top Lightweight Foundations 2022

I’ve never been one to wear a full coverage foundation and even stopped wearing it entirely during the height of the pandemic, but lately I’ve been loving these lightweight formulas for so many reasons, mainly by how effortlessly flawless they make my skin look.

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Estée Lauder · Bronze Goddess 2018 Collection

May 2, 2018

Estée Lauder’s Bronze Goddess 2018 Collection (limited edition) hits every single one of my buttons; for starters, there’s ‘bronze’ and all the summertime heat that the name implies, then there’s ‘goddess’ — self-explanatory, am I right? And if all that isn’t enough, there’s the scent that can only be described as captured summer … and just like that, I’m a goner.

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Victoria Beckham x Estée Lauder · Autumn/Winter 2017 Collection

October 16, 2017

After the incredible success of Victoria Beckham’s first makeup collaboration with Estée Lauder that launched last year, the formidable Posh Spice heard our pleas and has come out with even more to love. The Autumn/Winter 2017 Collection re-introduces ten hero products (Morning Aura Illuminating Cream, Java Sun Bronzer, and Modern Mercury Highlighter to name but 3 of the most highly in demand items), along with eighteen new products, as well as two limited edition sets. And all just in time for the holiday season, to help you channel your own inner VB ∗runs to the mirror to practice pouting∗.

Previously reviewed Victoria Beckham x Estée Lauder products:

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Estée Lauder · Bronze Goddess Summer 2017 Collection

March 24, 2017

You had me at ‘goddess’ …

The 2017 version of Estée Lauder’s cult-fave Bronze Goddess Summer Collection has landed at counters, and I’ve got a few goodies to share with you today; beach sadly not included. Oh, and can we take a hot minute to swoon over Carolyn Murphy’s divine Bronze Goddess-ness?

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Victoria Beckham x Estée Lauder · Eye Palette

October 21, 2016

Nothing make me happier, than having all the elements that I love in a beauty collection all come together so perfectly, such as with this Eye Palette from the smash-hit Victoria Beckham x Estée Lauder Collection. Being a detail-oriented person, it means a lot when a brand doesn’t skimp — especially when you factor in an accompanying steep price, and thankfully the sublimeness (new word alert) of this palette meets and exceeds all expectations.

Previously reviewed from this collection:

Modern Mercury Highlighter, Primer, Lipstick, Eye Foil & Eye Ink

Victoria Beckham x Estée Lauder · Eye Palette

Victoria Beckham x Estée Lauder Eye Palette (CAN $115.00) | The compact itself has a nice & hefty feel (which I adore) and comes with fluted black leather detailing on the lid plus a large mirror on the inner portion silkscreened with the VB name, as well as a retro-glam style brass snap closure. The palette holds six jewel-like shimmery eyeshadow shades, but not of the glitter chunky type; think more complex and refined. The texture of each hue is in Estée Lauder’s baked gelée format that gives them an almost creamy feel to the touch (you really notice it by running your fingers across their surface), but which comes to a powder finish. Pigmentation-wise, all six are RIDICULOUS; so colour-saturated that you won’t need to apply them with a dampened brush to see serious payoff, with all displaying an exceptional blendability as well. Staying power (over primer) is bang on, staying true until removed: zero fading. The shade breakdown:

Fired Sapphire – metallic blue with turquoise hints
Blonde Cumin – soft gold-tinged beige
Metal Saffron – warm golden metallic honey/taupe
Burnished Sage – metallic forest green
Grey Amber – smoky charcoal grey, nearly black
Black Nutmeg – shimmering copper brown

Victoria Beckham x Estée Lauder · Eye Palette

Victoria Beckham x Estée Lauder · Eye Palette swatches

Victoria Beckham x Estée Lauder · Eye Palette

The collector in me is ecstatic, but the beauty geek in me is even more thrilled with this Victoria Beckham x Estée Lauder Eye Palette. The very epitome of what a luxury fall eyeshadow palette should be, I’m also loving the exotic-sounding and spice-inspired names of each hue. Even without any matte shades amongst the six, I’m still able to ground the colours and make them work for both day and night looks — it all comes down to the combinations used and how layered I want to go. The biggest shocker for me, is that this palette is still available online so get your credit card out & RUN don’t walk to pick it up (so to speak), and enjoy.

What have you lovelies picked up from this collection? Let me know!

Available at The Bay