The bd team reveal exactly what they thought about the beauty products they tried out this week.
Natio Pen Eyeliner
I am a big fan of a winged eye - it is something that I love to apply, those who are close to me would call it a thorough obsession! Unfortunately I have not mastered the winged eye look, and sometimes it is acceptable... whereas other times it is a complete disaster. Natio have answered my prayers (and my girlfriends’ prayers for that matter) with its felt tip Pen Eyeliner, as it applies seamlessly to the eye to create my desired look. To create a perfect cat eye, the wide-barrel applicator is easy to hold and manoeuvre to create the appearance of thicker lashes. It honestly feels like you are drawing on your eyelids, but with complete control, so you create the ideal wing for your individual eye shape. The felt tip is the perfect applicator and to top it all off, is water resistant, so I don’t have to worry about smudging. Loving it! - Maddie
freezeframe Liposlim
The freezeframe Liposlim is a nifty hand-held cellulite treatment device which delivers a clear lotion of active ingredients onto problem areas while massaging with a tri-ball massage roller head. The massage roller assists in the breakdown of fat cells and helps with lymphatic drainage. After using this product, I felt an immediate tightening effect and am excited by claims that this product visibly reduces cellulite after prolonged use. This is such an easy-to-use product that it has quickly become part of my morning bathroom routine. - Diana
After seeing a model wearing this shadow at Australis’ product launch this week, I couldn’t help get my paws on this colour so I could try it for myself. While the eyeshadow’s bright colour is what initially sparked my attraction, my love for the Cream Eyeshadow Duo was enhanced when I opened the lid of the tube. Unlike any other eyeshadow I’ve tried, this one has an applicator brush that looks exactly like a lip gloss applicator. The duo includes one light and one dark shade to highlight the eyes. What I also love about the product is its incredible stayability. Apply the shadow and it will last all day. This baby does not budge! … until it’s cleaned off of course. - Liz
I experienced my first ever time in a Sephora store on my recent trip to Paris, and what an experience it was! While I was bombarded with testers as I made my way through the seemingly-endless array of beauty products, there was one that truly stood out – the new fragrance by Calvin Klein, Down Town. Imagine my delight when later, while suffering from post-holiday depression back at my desk, I received an email from Coty to keep my eyes on the look-out for it. This fragrance is Calvin Klein at its best. Featuring soft floral notes, key notes include Tunisian neroli, green pear and watery plum. This scent is perfect for spring, both daytime and nighttime – think garden parties in the dusk. Calvin, you make me a happy girl. - Yelena
My real bugaboo is my hair – it's fine, it's limp and when left to its own devices it's very frizzy. In order to control this I blow dry it and straighten it most days which means my locks aren't in the best condition. Ever since I've started at bd the girls have been raving about hair care band bhave so when I saw this riot control oil I knew I had to use it. I've tried the product both on wet hair before blow drying as well as on dry hair – and the results have been great. The oil controls frizz and smoothes my hair without feeling making it feel heavy or giving it an oily appearance. After using the product my hair also straightened more easily meaning I didn’t have to use the heat styler for as long. bhave is definitely putting my hair on a healthier path. - Eliza
Who doesn’t love a pretty pink cheek flush? And more so, who doesn’t love when that blush is made with PH-reactive pigments that respond to your exact skin tone to give you your own shade of pink that works best for you? Bourjois is one smart cookie, bringing you products that as soon as you try, you find yourself saying why don't they all do this?” The texture is creamy and velvety, enabling easy blending and the result is a totally natural, custom cheek glow. - Nat
