Joan Collins Contour Velvet Blusher

Everyone loves a good blusher, so when the Joan Collins Timeless Beauty Contour Velvet Blusher* (£22) arrived, I was intrigued to see whether it lived up to my expectations. Now for contouring I usually apply my Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit and then a blusher, I don't think I would just contour with a blusher. But anyway, it claims to add a touch of contouring colour that warms the skin to give a healthy and natural looking glow.

The formula of the blusher is soft and makes it so easy to apply and blend. Joan Collins Timeless beauty describes it as 'melting seamlessly to create a totally natural effect' to allow a delicate finish with an underlying luminosity. It's available in four shades: Natural Glow, Coral, Dusky Pink and Rose which are all really pretty colours that I think would suit every skin tone.

The Contour Velvet Blusher comes with a mini brush but it's advised on the website that you apply this product with the Joan Collins Timeless Beauty Contour Pro Brush to get the best application, so I think the little brush may as well be not included. I'm keen to use my own brushes when applying makeup, and blusher isn't something I'd top up when I was out so the packaging would be better suited without the little brush in my opinion. It's a lovely product nonetheless, and for £22 it's on the more expensive side but if you're into this brand its well worth checking out.

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Joan Collins Timeless Beauty

I'm usually quite stuck in my ways when it comes to beauty products. When it comes to Autumn I normally get stuck in a rut as my skin hates the colder weather peeping through and seems to not know how to behave. The Joan Collins Timeless Beauty range has a few products that can help your skin in the Autumn months so I thought I'd try them out.

The Ten Effects Skin Treat & Make-up Fixer (£20)* is in a spray bottle that promises to revise and rejuvenate the skin whilst setting makeup in place. Using just one spritz, it's optimal for those wanting 'beautifully hydrated skin with flawless makeup all day long'. It's a lightweight product an inspired by Dame Joan Collin's own personal skincare ethos. Ten Effects uses a blend of seven natural ingredients including organic rose water to tighten pores and reduce redness, hyaluronic acid and glycerine to hydrate the skin and diminish the appearance of fine lines, and red algae gel and frescolat MGA to calm and soothe irritation. The single spritz aims to lock your makeup in place creating smudge-free flawless coverage that lasts all day. It's been formulated for all skin types which is great as I've got combination skin. It does have an unusual scent to it which I can't pinpoint but nonetheless it ensures that my makeup lasts until I take it off. I found that as well as using this all over, if you spritz an eyeshadow brush with this and apply shimmery shadow to your lid, it really intensifies the pigment in the product.

The I Am Woman Dry Oil Body Polish (£18)* is a spa treatment you can use at home, packed with exquisite blend of mineral ingredients to leave the skin smooth with a beautiful glow. This contains five natural nourishing minerals to gently exfoliate, smooth, hydrate and soften the skin upon use, including himalayan salts (which gives it a pink colour) kiwi seeds, avocado, golden jojoba and olive oil that will make the application easier. You apply the body polish in the shower onto damp skin in gentle circular motions, working the outer layer of the skin to work off dead skin cells and to revitalise dull areas. Once you rinse it off your skin looks so fresh and baby soft. This even has the fragrance I Am Woman Eau De Parfum within it so your skill smells beautiful. The salts inside the product makes it so easy to exfoliate and a little definitely goes a long way as you only need one small scoop and the body polish is also made for every skin type.

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