Soap & Glory Overhaul

Wow!

Has it really been that long since I posted?! :-O


Anyway, you'll be glad to know that I haven't fallen completely off the radar but that I have been playing with some new make up goodies in my absence :)


I think by now you probably all know that I have a bit of a love (bordering on obsession!) with Benefit! And as much as I love them the only thing that makes me wince sometimes is their less than purse friendly prices!

I've been using Soap and Glory skincare and body products for a good few years now, they're affordable and effective and fuel my love of all things vintage and girly, so when I discovered they were adding a cosmetics line to their already amazing product range I was well and truly in my element!

 

 

 

 

 

 

There's a great range of products available within the cosmetics range and I didn't have a clue where to start, I was like a kid in a sweet shop!

Eventually, I decided on Solar Powder (£11.00), Cheekmate (£8.00), Thick & Fast Mascara (£10,00) and Glow Job (£9.00).

 

 

The packaging reminds me very much of Benefit's range so visually I was very impressed, now the million dollar question is do they match up quality wise?

 

 

 

The first product up for review is Solar Powder:

 

 



 

 Brilliant, brush-on, multi-shade shimmering bronzer & highlighting brick for beautifully luminous skin. The greatest glow on earth!

 

 

First of all, I LOVE the packaging!!! I adore anything vintage and this gorgeous little compact was definitely made to be seen!

 

 

 

 

I love the mirror in the top of the compact, a lot of blushers and bronzers seem to be missing this so I thought it was a nice little touch!

 

 

The actual bronzer itself is split into two different sections, the section on the left is a bronzing powder and the lighter shade on the right is a highlighing powder.

 

 

Using my trusty kabuki brush I swirl it around the two powders before brushing onto my cheekbones.

As I've mentioned before I'm not a big make-up wearer so I just apply a tiny bit of bronzer over the top of a tinted moisturiser or BB Cream just to give me a bit of colour.

 

I'm loving the highlighter as well! I've used this on its own a couple of times (as you can probably tell from the picture above!) to accentuate my brow bones and temples, although it has a shimmer, its only slight so its natural enough in the day but it can be built up if necessary for evening or special occasion wear. 

 

This is lovely to apply and feels gorgeous on my skin, I couldn't actually get over how similar this is to my beloved Benefit 10 but at £11.00 its more affordable and I will certainly be replacing this when it runs out.



 

Next up is Cheekmate a refreshing gel stain with BLUSHBOOT™ technology to enhance circulation in the capillaries of the skin

 

 

 

I thought this little baby might be a good dupe for Benetint,

If I'm being totally honest Benetint is the only product I don't like! I received a mini version in a kit once and it was ridiculously runny and didn't blend well at all.

 

On a normal day to day basis I use Posietint but when I go out I find its a little bit too light so I was after something a bit darker.

 

It is quite a small product but in all fairness you don't really need to use much of it to get a desired result so in my opinion, its worth the money.

 

With it being in a squeezy tube I also found it easier to control how much of the product you need to distribute.

 

Left Benetint, Right Cheekmate

 

 

Just for reference I applied Cheekmate alongside Benetint and you can see the difference straight away, Cheekmate is an almost gel like consistency which I found made it 10 times better to apply and blend, its also a gorgeous ruby red colour, don't be alarmed though once blended you get a lovely rosy glow, great when you want to add a little bit more depth to your complexion without going OTT.

 

I'm not exactly sure if it gave me enhanced circulation in the capillaries of the skin it did give my cheeks some colour so I'm happy enough with that :)

 

I would be interested to try this product in other shades so I guess we'll have to see if Soap and Glory make any other additions in the future.

 

 

Next up is Thick & Fast Mascara ...

 

 

Its safe to say that I'm a bit of a beauty junkie and although I try a fair few mascaras its quite rare that I actually find one I like, usually there tends to be something missing.

 

The packaging is simple but effective and the wand and brush is a massive plus point for me!

I hate all these spikey plasticy new fangled brushes that adorn all the current mascaras, I don't know why but they hurt my eyelashes and I never feel like I get a good enough coverage.

 

Call me old fashioned but I like a nice big brush that covers my lashes in one go.

 

1 coat of Thick & Fast Mascara (excuse the eyes and circles! It was 7.30am!)

 

 

The actual consistency is quite hard to describe, its not too wet, not too dry but seems to be pretty good all the same.

 

It doesn't clump, brushes through easily and can be built up if you require a couple of coats of mascara to achieve your desired look.



 

I will admit, I was quite cautious purchasing a non waterproof mascara, but I've had no issues with this what so ever, it hasn't run or smudged and I've been wearing it everyday for about a month now.

 

At £10,00 its not exactly cheap but I do really like it so I would happily repurchase it.

 

 

The final product is Glow Job ...

 

A two-in-one moisturizing lotion and temporary self-tanner, Glow Job™ features micro Bronzeburst™ Beads that ‘pop’ when you massage them, leaving you looking, healthy, refreshed, and just ever so slightly sun-kissed

 

 

 

 

Seeing as though I'm pretty fair skinned I thought this might be nice to apply in place of my trusty tinted moisturiser when I need a bit of colour (e.g when I don't want to resemble a zombie!)

 

 

I was impressed with the size of the actual product, the box it came in was a decent size and I wrongly assumed this would be half the size so that was a pleasant surprise :)

 

 

Glow Job is a creamy coloured lotion with brown bronzing beads embedded in it, the idea is that you apply a small amount on the back of your hand and rub it until the beads burst.

 

 



 

 

This smells like chocolate orange which I absolutely loved :) It also gave a really nice subtle glow, I was worried that it might make me look like I'd been tangoed!

 

I've only worn this a couple of times so can't comment on how long the bottle lasts buts its great for a complexion enhancing boost!

 

 

So there you have it! Overall I'm impressed with these products and would consider repurchasing all 4 of them again.

 

Although it might be a while, I'm currently creating a list of the other Soap & Glory cosmetics I need to add to my collection :)

 

 

 

With love,

 

Kimberley x