Wednesday 8 January 2014

Soap and Glory Powder Trip

Like many bloggers, I'm a big fan of Soap and Glory. I started by loving the bath products, then moving onto skincare and finally the makeup. Since I first bought the eyeshadow quad in What's Nude, I have continually been drawn back to the S&G makeup stand in Boots. This Christmas, S&G were right on point with all of their gift sets, and one that I was determined to get my hands on was the Powder Trip set.
Soap and Glory Powder Trip

This palettes includes three of S&G powders, along with a half moon brush all designed to give the perfect finish in just one palette. Before this, I had never tried any powders from S&G as every single time I went to try them in store, there was never a tester or they were sold out. The palette also includes a good size mirror which is perfect for on the go touch ups. The packaging, although cardboard, is very sturdy which bodes extremely well for travelling. I just love the design of this and I'm not normally one for packaging, but it really will look lovely sat on any dressing table.

Soap and Glory Powder Trip

Onto the powders themselves...
First up is Glow All Out. A Luminizing Radiance face powder, a pale peach, shimmery powder which does look very akin to a blush. It may look a little daunting to some, as it does look very shimmery but don't let that fool you. When I swatched this powder, it was like touching silk. I have never come across a powder so soft in my life. Applied to the skin, this doesn't leave any sort of colour, just a brightening effect which is something that I have wanted to achieve for such a long time. The shimmer in this powder doesn't transfer 'glittery' at all, rather it's radiant and glowing. Just perfection!

Next is Love at First Blush. To me this is the most visually appealing of the trio. With three shades, all complimenting each other, these create the perfect 'natural glow'. If you really wanted to, you could try and use these shades individually, but that would require a pretty small brush. Instead, I just like to swirl my blush brush around and apply to the apples of mt cheeks. As you can see from the picture, it does have a large amount of shimmer included, which might put some people off, but it doesn't make you look like a disco ball. Just imagine that rosy glow that comes naturally, and this is what the blush gives. Again, this is a silky soft powder that applies with minimal effort.

Finally, we have Solar Powder. A duo sided bronzer that is pretty much a suit all shade. There is a darker shade that I have used for contouring, which I've found to be very similar to the infamous Nars Laguna. The lighter side is perfect for creating an all over sun kissed look, which is perfect for those with paler skin as it doesn't have an orange tone to it. This does have a pink overspray to it which does disappear after the first use which I was quite glad about because I just see it working with the bronzer. This isn't as soft as the previous two powders, but it still applies beautifully to the face.

Soap and Glory Powder Trip
I just cant get enough of this trio and really recommend each of the powders. This set was released as part of the Christmas Gift sets and was originally priced at £20, but it is still available on the Boots Website for £10, which is less than buying one of the powders individually! So snap it up quick if you get the chance! 
Have you tried any of these powders? Which is your favourite item from Soap and Glory?

7 comments:

  1. This is such a sweet looking little set! I'm determined to get my hands on one heck of a blot so I might have to pick these up too. I absolutely love their archery eyebrow pencil at the moment, it's worth a try!

    S xo.

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    1. I've been desperate to try the archery brow pencil but I can never find one in store xx

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  2. Just came across your blog and love it :) this this kit looks brilliant! Have only ever tried the bath stuff and the body scrub by S&G but i love those, so will have to investigate further :)

    great post! followed :)

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    1. Their body scrubs are some of my faves :) x

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  3. I'd had my eye on this when I saw the Boot Xmas book months ago and I managed to snap it up in the sale for half price. It looks so pretty but I haven't tried it out yet - can't wait to xx

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    1. I was so pleased that I managed to pick it up for half price. The quality is incredible xx

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  4. ooh i didn't even know this existed before reading your post!this looks & sounds so gorgeous!i will have to look out for it in Boots!you got it for such a great price!!:-)xx

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