Ghostly Glow Powder

Sticking with the theme of powders this morning, I want to tell you about another product of pressed powder that I have used.

This is the Rimmel Stay Matte powder in 'peach glow'.


The product itself is very nice; it does not achieve that awful 'cake-face' that many of us (especially teens pre-2000s) are all too familiar with, it is applied smoothly and evenly, and there is a lovely design on the powder to begin with.

However, I wore this powder atop my foundation several times and could not quite figure out what was wrong...

Now, as I said, I have the 'peach glow' shade, and I should inform you that I chose this as a perfect match to my skin tone in-store. The others looked too pale or too dark...

It wasn't until I was going for a job interview one day and, whilst trying to make myself look as perfect as possible, I noticed that there was a bit of a dullness to my face. Peculiar, I thought, and added a touch of my other powder (Collection 2000 - Lasting Perfection). This was probably not the best idea I've ever had as my face now felt weighed down slightly with all the foundation and powder I had applied, but it put my face back to an even tone and I felt relatively happy.

So, fast forward to the evening when I was going to a party...I was in a rush so had forgotten about the powder mis-hap from the morning and applied Rimmel's powder again.

This did not bode well for pictures that were taken of me.

It was when those pictures popped up on Facebook that I vowed never to use that powder again. Our relationship was over! I cannot express to you how much I looked like Casper the friendly ghost in these pictures. Seriously...I looked ill!

I can only assume that the flash from the camera highlighted the powder and created a pale glow rather than a 'peach glow'. I was mortified.

So, even though the product itself is very lovely, it is not deemed a winner with me due to the effects it has, particularly in pictures, which is what 90% of our lives are made up of nowadays with social media sites.

Top pro: The design on the powder is a nice touch.

Lowest con: The 'evil dead' effect.

Loula Rating: 5/10

Lots of Loula Love xxx

Ready, Set, Powder..

Trying to find a good powder that doesn't turn you into Casper or the Tango Man is an art form.

I have tested many a powder in the stores to try and discover a powder which finishes off my make-up by setting my foundation in an even tone.

The best one that I came across was Collection 2000's Lasting Perfection.

The shade I use is in 'medium'.




I had the same product previously but it came in a different compact which was teamed with a sponge! Fabulous, I thought, but when I needed to replace said product, the new designed compact did not come with a sponge. Hmm!

In the picture, the white pad you can see is from Boots. I suggest you purchase something similar alongside this powder in order to apply it successfully.

The powder is not loose but you still need to gauge the amount you apply on top of your foundation so that you avoid looking 'cakey'. Word on the street: that is not a yummy look!

Top pro: The shades are natural looking.

Lowest con: No sponge (yes, this bothers me)

Loula Rating: 9/10

Lots of Loula Love xxx

It's a fine line...

It's safe to say that liquid eyeliner is my "go to" liner, whether I want to achieve a fine sophisticated outline of my peepers or if I'm looking for something more dramatic.

Like mascara, I have tried numerous liners in my time but I am going to point you in the direction of my favourite. This is the product I always go to in my make-up box and the one that I always buy more of when I run out (even though it lasts bloomin' ages!!)...




Collection 2000's Fast Stroke may not be tremendously prestigious but I love an underrated product!

The nib (!) is stiff enough to have control over the line you create and it is also pointed but slightly dense for you to produce a thin or thick line, dependent on your mood.

Top pro: The bottle looks small but don't be deceived; this eyeliner will last ages!

Lowest Con: I can't think of one at the mo..

Loula Rating: 10/10

Lots of Loula Love xxx