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So the Red Earth show bag that I purchased a couple weeks ago from my local Royal Show contained a couple vouchers to spend on the website, so having adored all the products I got to test out from the show bag, I knew I had to snatch up some more goodies, and bought something for a friend of mine too! (Hence there being two illuminating skin fluid's in the photo below)


I knew I wanted the following product as soon as I saw it online since I've been addicted to glowy skin and will do anything I can in order to look like I've dunked my head in fairy dust on a daily basis!

Secret Potion Illuminating Skin Fluid in Pearl
I picked up the Secret Potion Illuminating Skin Fluid in "Pearl" which is described on the website as a "white illuminator". I have pale skin and didn't want to risk getting "Magician" - the most popular shade from Instagram and the most frequently used in all the YouTube reviews that I located for this product. That one was described as a "soft gold" and I feel it'd be more suited to more medium to dark complexions.

The product itself feels nourishing and hydrating, and when pumped out of the bottle, has a white cream like consistency. When spread out, the illuminator has very noticeable pink reflectors in it (as you can see below) so it really does look ethereal and effervescent on my pale (and sometimes dull) skin. 

This product feels extremely hydrating, glides over the skin effortlessly and smells strongly of aloe vera (the smell disappears after applying thankfully).
Swatch of Secret Potion Illuminating Skin Fluid in Pearl
One significant weakness is that if you choose to apply it all over your face before foundation, the highlight and glow of the skin doesn't really manage to peak through after applying foundation. Perhaps a lighter BB cream would enable the illuminator to still show up after applying but it definitely can't surpass the thickness of higher coverage foundations.

Therefore, I find this product is most effective on top of foundation - I usually dot it along my cheekbones, nose, cupids bow and all other typical highlight areas and it gives my skin a dewy and goddess-like glow.

Face 'n Glow' Sparking Loose Powder
There was a special offer on the website when I purchased those two Illuminators - Buy any complexion product and receive a free sample of  Face 'n Glow' Sparking Loose Powder free!

This product is CRAZY pigmented. It looks as if it's made of pure shimmer and one swipe will honestly blow you away. I literally put the tiniest amount on my hand below and you can see how glowy it is, yet I don't even think the swatch below does it justice.


I haven't worked out how exactly to apply this yet. I tried it as a highlighter and it just sat on top of the skin a little awkwardly (looked like a conspicuous stripe on my face), so I just blended it out a little bit more to dull it down a bit. I'm not sure if I would wear this all over my face as it is extremely shimmery but definitely on the high points of my face.

Another free item (YAY) that came with my purchase was the Classic Line Kohl Eyeliner Pencil in "Steel Brilliance". The colour is a coal black with silver shimmers throughout it which makes it incredibly unique! I was SO surprised with the pigmentation. It was creamy and effortless to swatch.

I hope this gave you more of an insight into the impeccable quality products from this brand. I look forward to testing out some more of their skincare items in future!

Don't forget to check me out on Instagram where I interact more frequently: @australianbeautyblog

Lexy xx

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The cult favourite highlighter "Mary-Lou Manizer" by theBalm was definitely not an impulsive purchase, but rather when I saw the restocked stand overflowing with a plenitude of these little boxed beauties, I snatched one up and all of my friends did too!



Formula
The best way I can describe Mary-Lou is by stating it has a "creamy" texture. In comparison to Mac's Soft & Gentle which is essentially quite a dry powder, Mary-Lou glides on the skin effortlessly, giving you a wondrous glow to the skin. I wouldn't say it looks completely natural on my pale skin as it does have a gold undertone to it (as you can see on the swatch below), but if you have a medium skin tone it would look absolutely phenomenal!

Also, the product's finish is more shiny and glowy than it is glittery and does not contain any chunks or specks of glitter at all in comparison to Soft & Gentle which has more of a glittery finish. This factor also helps Mary-Lou look a little more natural on the skin. 

Packaging
The packaging is flawless. It comes in a reasonably sized compact with a crisp mirror included as well. It's an impeccable size to just pop in your handbag if you want to top up your shine throughout the day.

Swatch of theBalm's Mary-Lou Manizer Highlighter
One swipe of your brush on the product (I use a Real Techniques Setting Brush) is enough to cover your entire cheekbone. However, I commonly enjoy going overboard with my highlighter which means I've being using it up rather quickly!

Lasting power
I have to say the lasting power on this product isn't too impressive. I have quite dry skin to begin with so it's not as if my face is oily and causing the product to break up, but it virtually completely disappears within a couple hours. Of course it's beyond simple to re-apply but for $30 you expect something with a little more longevity.

Overall I'd give this a 4 out of 5 stars - It's pigmented, has a lovely gold undertone and isn't glitter based so it looks like you're glowing from within and is perfect for everyday wear!

Don't forget to follow me on instagram @australianbeautyblog for more updates.

Lexy xx

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