When a new collection launches by one of my favorite brands, I can't wait to test it out. What thrills me even more is when it arrives on my desk ready to test out before it's released - gaaahhh I love my job!The Elizabeth Arden Tropical Colour Collection has a few different things - a palette, a gold shimmery oil and a range of sheer kiss lip oils.
Sheer Kiss Lip Oils
These come in six shades and are designed to nourish the lips with a bit of pigment and without feeling greasy.
Key ingredients include Coconut Oil, Avocado Oil, Tsubaki Oil, Meadowfoam Oil and Splianthes Acmella Flower Extract.
I definitely found my lips to be well nourished whilst using this. The pigment is incredibly light and doesn't really build up to much, but to be fair, it doesn't claim to be well pigmented. I found this was like my lips but better and definitely would be good for those of you who struggle to wear lipstick or who have sensitive thin skinned lips.
Fourever Bronze Bronzing Powder
This is a quad of two bronzeshades, a blush and highlight. The packaging is a shell like compact with a large mirror in the lid which makes it ideal for traveling.
I normally don't contour, but the lightest bronze shade in this is the perfect contour shade for my fair skintone. The darkest shade will be ideal for when I have a tan or for all over bronzing (collarbones etc).
Again, this contains a barrage of incredible ingredients - vitamin C & E, Hyaluronic Acid, Lecithin, Silica, Mica & Sericite. All of these are designed to add hydration to the skin and hides signs of aging - I'm all for that! I'm not ready for botox yet haha!
Limited Edition Dare To Bare Body Bronzing Oil
Normally the idea of a body bronzing oil less than thrills me. I'm not a fan of anything shimmery for my skin due to the fact I'm likely to sweat it off (that and the fact that I have psoriasis) - so I wasn't overly thrilled to try this out.
I was going on a night out with my sisters & friends, so decided to put some of this on my shoulders and decolletage.
Well, this isn't like any standard shimmery oil. It's subtle and fine, but at the same time, makes me feel like J-lo (or J-Glow - LOL see what I did there) in her 'waiting' for tonight' video where she has all the shimmer on her face.
This smells exotic and coconutty without being overpowering. I like it for nights out - I couldn't wear it day to day but for night's out this is gorgeous.
Again, this is packed with skin loving ingredients including Sunflower Oil, Macadamia Oil, Jojoba Oil, Meadowfoam Seed Oil, Pomegranate Seed Oil & Vitamin E.
You can find more info and buy the range from Elizabeth Arden.
Have you tried the range?
H x
