4 things I'm using right now #9

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8IJLAa9iCN96oWA6r1RDFwY6cSU1ecXSL3mz24nwG8IvlW1lxQwJ35kWZw81oURb0daeKTDQo9nrQn0ttm5x0zjEpZ3nkrzIzWfFpEo-FRpJGxovTVbuUn7efubwInj98XI1gvtqxUkg/s1600/P2250121.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Givenchy Teint Couture Balm" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8IJLAa9iCN96oWA6r1RDFwY6cSU1ecXSL3mz24nwG8IvlW1lxQwJ35kWZw81oURb0daeKTDQo9nrQn0ttm5x0zjEpZ3nkrzIzWfFpEo-FRpJGxovTVbuUn7efubwInj98XI1gvtqxUkg/s1600/P2250121.JPG" title="" /></a></div><br />Here's my 9th snapshot/mini review of 4 things I'm using regularly right now. <br /><br />The Givenchy Teint Couture Balm is not my usual type of foundation.  I've not dabbled in Givenchy foundations before because I always find the shades a bit too dark for me.  This product came to my attention via Sali Hughes-she wrote about it and I really trust her opinion.  The formula is quite a dense cream but the coverage is light to medium at best.  I tend to use this at the weekend when I want a lighter base and I do like it.  I am using the shade 3 Nude Sand which is a surprisingly good match for me and rather than adding colour to the face, the formula just seems to even everything out.  Having said that, this is a glowy base that I need to set with powder and re-powder a couple of times a day.  It's a bit heavier than a tinted moisturiser but a lot less than my usual full coverage week day base.  I just whack it on with my fingers and smooth out.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRwjNL4DpU1iPVpOOJj4cpxytNomYjWcl7n9u_Ztp5EuywKWTG62jw8YQrcrdRhcQ3k8lIx-NeQgJNagB2gsHgHYUfpAC33pEHk3Kf88FdhlmddamZRctkPcwcsOSLKpvx4m9R14Ngdhw/s1600/P2250116.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Becca Backlight Priming Filter" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRwjNL4DpU1iPVpOOJj4cpxytNomYjWcl7n9u_Ztp5EuywKWTG62jw8YQrcrdRhcQ3k8lIx-NeQgJNagB2gsHgHYUfpAC33pEHk3Kf88FdhlmddamZRctkPcwcsOSLKpvx4m9R14Ngdhw/s1600/P2250116.JPG" title="" /></a></div><br />Adding to the glowy base the Givenchy offers, I have been using the Becca Backlight Priming Filter after I finished up using the Marc Jacobs coconut face primer (which is hands down the best primer I have ever tried).  This primer from Becca has a slightly thicker cream texture and a definite peachy undertone to it.  The peach tone isn't visible on the skin but it definitely imparts a glow/luminosity to the skin.   The Marc Jacobs primer has a slight tackiness to it which I believe helps foundation to stick longer and I don't feel the same tackiness with this primer.  But it definitely gives the skin a more radiant, soft focus look and it seems to work well with any of the foundations I have tried over it.   There's a lot of positive hype around this primer-I just don't love it as much as I did with the Marc Jacobs.  I would say if you have very dry, dull skin this is a good option, otherwise I would go for the Marc Jacobs.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhLcBQZDvLh6myUz9-4ao0ri0RDHDrVQbJS3JqJNGROdKTqXJoDBPQ-8WAIX6tiynTTEvmQBTUPj0LUyYnTdX03HUU8aTT5CJ2rVxGS96nwyl6SPyfESXjl43jgAVEtrRo9azzzLe5si0/s1600/P2250129.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Kate somerville Oil Free Moisturizer" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhLcBQZDvLh6myUz9-4ao0ri0RDHDrVQbJS3JqJNGROdKTqXJoDBPQ-8WAIX6tiynTTEvmQBTUPj0LUyYnTdX03HUU8aTT5CJ2rVxGS96nwyl6SPyfESXjl43jgAVEtrRo9azzzLe5si0/s1600/P2250129.JPG" title="" /></a></div><br />This is my second experience with the Kate Somerville range-and my first experience was not a positive one.  The Goats Milk cream broke me out really badly, and I donated it to my mum.  I'm happy to say that this Oil Free Moisturizer is much more agreeable to my skin.  I bought this cream before I went through the menopause and my skin was a bit oilier and it's probably not something I would pick up now-but that doesn't mean I don't like it.  I love the hygienic dispenser of this moisturiser even though the packaging is a bit chunky.  This is a really light, unfragranced cream that absorbs instantly, providing just enough hydration.  There's no greasy residue left behind and it seems to even out the skin.  It's a great base for make up and doesn't destabilize anything you place over the top of it.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid18RKZvQdYCCi3pBev3sml1fKxJq_HSNo4MmGf9OwxAAKL-BbxKImFRv8gEjD7t7szfHtU7lPNv1QNFCNodi4Ah1S_ht38nxl-JTAX4jBbV6VLMoQuMDR05vUBZCl0LGFalsUxFPUNy8/s1600/P2250132.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Trish McEvoy Intense Gel Liner" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid18RKZvQdYCCi3pBev3sml1fKxJq_HSNo4MmGf9OwxAAKL-BbxKImFRv8gEjD7t7szfHtU7lPNv1QNFCNodi4Ah1S_ht38nxl-JTAX4jBbV6VLMoQuMDR05vUBZCl0LGFalsUxFPUNy8/s1600/P2250132.JPG" title="" /></a></div><br />The Trish McEvoy Intense Gel Liner is immense.  I have the shade Deep Aubergine and it was included in a Trish McEvoy gift set and wouldn't be something I would usually pick up.  Deep Aubergine is a very dark blackened purple colour-it really pulls out green tones in my eyes.  The formula is so smooth and almost fluid for a pencil liner.  I love the fact this is much softer than black and is so easy to work with.  I'm tempted to get more!<br /><br />I'd love to know if you have tried any of these products and how they're working for you!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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4 things review 4 things I'm using right now #9

Here's my 9th snapshot/mini review of 4 things I'm using regularly right now. The Givenchy Teint Couture Balm is not my usual type ...

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