Your Herts & Beds Wedding - Feb/Mar 2020 (Issue 78)

SEAL OF APPROVAL We put to the test the latest vegan-friendly products Kimberly Sayer Cellular Extract Eye Lift Gel, £31.70, Lovelula.com “As a bit of a night owl, I regularly pay the price with puffy eyes, fine lines and dark circles. This handy gel tackles all of the above and is a real morning-after saviour. Light, non-greasy and easy to use, a little goes a long way. It gave the delicate skin around my eyes an instant lift, plus my concealer and foundation went on like a dream afterwards, with no caking − win, win!” – Sarah Reeve Nature’s Kitchen Super Protein Skin Boosting Anti-Ageing Moisturiser, £26.99, Lovelula.com “I have sensitive skin that gets easily irritated when trying new products, so I was a little apprehensive about testing this vegan-friendly moisturiser. After a few days of use, my skin felt hydrated and much to my surprise, it didn’t feel irritated. The cream has a light consistency and soaks into your skin nicely. It provides moisture throughout the day but doesn’t feel or look oily and smells divine. I’ll definitely be buying it in the future.” – Melissa Barker Coco & Eve Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Foam, £29.90, from uk.cocoandeve.com “I love Coco & Eve’s iconic hair mask as it does wonders for my locks, so I was intrigued to see if my skin would get the same nourishing treatment with its new bronzing foam. It adheres to its vegan ideals and is packed with lovely natural ingredients. The foam is lightweight and easy to apply with the rather luxurious velvety mitt. It develops in two hours and leaves your skin with an almost airbrushed look thanks to its CellushapeTM formula, which promises to hydrate and firm the skin. The thing I don’t like about normal fake tan is that tell-tale biscuity smell, but the summery mango and guava scent of this product means no one will know your secret.” – Hannah Faulder MUA Essential Eyeshadow, Ember, £1.50, muastore.co.uk “I have never used eyeshadow from this brand before and was eager to try it out for the first time and it didn’t disappoint, especially because it’s so affordable too! The colour is spot on for autumn with its stunning burgundy and shimmery finish that pops on the eye. I found it very easy to blend with no fall out which earns this brownie points for me. I have oily eyelids which I was worried about but after wearing this eyeshadow for a few hours it didn’t budge. This single eyeshadow not only looks and feels great but is the perfect size to be able to slip it into your bag and apply more if desired. I will definitely be buying more!” – Olivia Gibson Babe Night, £28, missguided.com “I’m a fragrance fanatic and firmly believe you don’t have to spend a fortune to get a great scent, from high-end to budget-friendly, I’ve tried all sorts. Babe Night had a gorgeous aroma from just opening the box! I was keen to have a spritz immediately, and adored the heady notes of orange blossom, jasmine and pink pepper – everyone in the office commented on it immediately and it lasted for my night out after work that evening too. This is now one of my go-to scents, and at only £28 for 80ml it’s a bargain to boot!” – Danielle Harvey Marble Luxe 9-Piece Make-up Brush Set Black & Gold, £45, lilyengland.com “I’ve tried so many different make-up brushes from the cheap to the expensive, but I can’t say I’ve ever found any that’d I’d deem indispensable. Until now that is! My absolute favourite in this set is the F10 kabuki foundation brush. It gives my base a flawless finish and uses much less product than applying with fingers or a standard foundation brush. It’s an expensive business gathering the perfect tool to build each element of your look, so it’s well worth investing in a set like this, as it’s great value for money.” – Kelly Andrews 92