Retro Love Eyeshadow Palette

Although all of their eyeshadow palettes offer a stunning selection of shades, this is by far our fave. Containing seven shimmers and thirteen mattes, this palette gives you everything you need to create some dazzling eye looks. Rather than sticking to a specific colour theme, this shade range gives you yellow, mint, pink, maroon, teal and many more options to choose from. I mean, 20 shades for £15 sounds like a good deal to us. It does have a sort of retro vibe, as the colour choices seem reminiscent of the 80s and 90s.

@sophiedoeslife recreated Taylor Swift’s iconic Lavender Haze makeup look using this palette together with Beauty Bay’s Love Notes palette (which, FYI, we’d also highly recommend!) The shimmery lilac look had people swooning over her and the palette in the comments section.

£ 15

By Beauty Bay Love Notes Palette

Read article Shop

£ 15

By Beauty Bay Retro Love Palette

Read article Shop

Liquid Crystal Chrome Eyeshadow Trio

This trio of liquid eyeshadows contains a blue-purple duo-chrome, a silver shimmer and a yellow-green duo-chrome. These highly pigmented formulas are perfect for a night out on Saturday or a random makeover at 3 AM on a Wednesday (we’ve all been there). The duo chrome effect in these shades makes for a unique, dynamic look.

@glowbysoph swatched the green shade on her eyes in a TikTok. The glistening pigment brought her eyes out in a bold and daring way and had all of her viewers rushing to Beauty Bay to get their hands on these little bottles of magic.

If you’re a fan of shimmery liquid eyeshadow but not so much of chrome effects, they also have single colours available in seven shades for only £7 each! Lauren B. Brown (@raggedyroyal on TikTok) showed us just how gorgeous these shades are by creating this stunning look in a TikTok.

£ 16.80

By Beauty Bay Liquid Crystal Eyeshadow Trio Chrome Collection

Read article Shop

£ 5.60

By Beauty Bay Liquid Crystal Eyeshadow

Read article Shop

Liquid Cream Blush

This Beauty bay blush just screams summer to us. The four shades give you everything you could possibly need to create a warm, summery look. It can be stressful finding the right blush if you have darker skin, but these four shades have got you covered – they’re highly pigmented and show up on even the darkest skin; they blend out beautifully to create a natural blushing-from-within look; the shades look brilliant on any skin tone. Containing jojoba and almond oil, this satin-finish blush is not only a gorgeous blush, but also great for your skin – and for only £9, who’s complaining?

Juliana Shiel (@julianashiel) tried on the blushes, showing how effortlessly they blended out. Just a couple of dots of the product were enough for a gorgeous glowy look.

£ 9

By Beauty Bay Liquid Cream Blush in Reef

Read article Shop

£ 9

By Beauty Bay Liquid Cream Blush in Peaches

Read article Shop

£ 9

By Beauty Bay Liquid Cream Blush in Blooming

Read article Shop

£ 9

By Beauty Bay Liquid Cream Blush in Spring

Read article Shop

Powder Bronzer

This next product is one of their best sellers, and we can definitely see why. The powder bronzer (available in 8 shades) gives you a warm, sculpted look in only a couple of swipes of the product. These powders give your face a bit of dimension and keep you looking sun-kissed all year round, even when the sun’s not up. For those who aren’t a fan of wearing loads of makeup, these look great on their own as well as over the top of contour and foundation.

@theplasticboy took to TikTok to share his top six bronzers for dark skin – the Beauty Bay bronzer was the first on his list!

£ 8

By Beauty Bay Powder Bronzer

Read article Shop

Breakout Starter Kit

Beauty Bay’s beauty editor, @thatgirlgrace, appeared on their TikTok page to share some tips for anyone with breakout-prone skin. And guess what? – Beauty Bay has the perfect kit to check all those boxes.

The Breakout Starter Kit contains five super-effective products. First up in our routine, we have the Prebiotic + Avocado Oil Cleansing Gel which is a gentle non-foaming cleanser which helps soothe breakouts. Next, we have the 5% Glycolic Acid + 1% PHA Toner, because double cleansing is important (especially after taking off a full face of the products listed above!). This toner isn’t harsh at all and helps clean out clogged pores. Then we have the Squalane + Ginseng Gel Moisturiser, which is a lightweight gel-cream hybrid formula – perfect for breakouts as it hydrates skin without making you look greasy.

When it comes to targeting your spots, the Salicylic Acid + Niacinamide Blemish Paste is everything you’ll ever need. These two power ingredients are known to be the most effective combo to fight breakouts. But, if your stubborn spots simply refuse to leave, the Hydrocolloid Spot Patches are sure to do the job!

£ 30.35

By Beauty Bay The Breakout Starter Kit

Read article Shop

Well, there you go – the perfect shopping basket of goodies for this summer. We hope you found some new faves in this list and can try out some of those crazy eye makeup looks or fight back against your breakouts!

_{Words by Ayushi Nathwani}

^{Header Image by Beauty Bay}

The post The Best Of The By Beauty Bay Makeup And Skincare Line appeared first on Voir Fashion.

Inner Corner Highlighting

Make your eyes pop with shimmery inner corner highlight, this subtle but effective technique can elevate any eye look this spring. Play around with colour or you could even opt for a metallic shade to give you that futuristic glam.

£ 22.10

Bobbi Brown Sparkle Eyeshadow Silver Lilac

Read article Shop

£ 15

Beauty Bay Liquid Eyeshadow Celestial Trio

Read article Shop

£ 26.95

Jouer Cosmetics Tan Line Shimmer Palette

Read article Shop

Eyeshadow Liner

Get creative with your eyeshadow and try out this liner effect. A simple technique which seems to be everywhere this spring, combining colour with cat eye to achieve a soft summery glow.

£ 24.50

Bobbi Brown Ultra Precise Eyeliner Brush

Read article Shop

£ 27

Givenchy Dual Liner

Read article Shop

£ 45

Jeffree Star Cosmetics Mini Rainbow Bundle

Read article Shop

Double Mod Liner

Who said one stroke was enough? We’re getting major Cleopatra vibes from this double mod liner look. Enhance your eye game this spring with this bold tren

£ 17

KVD Beauty Dagger Tattoo Liner

Read article Shop

£ 17.50

MAC Liquid Eye Liner – Boot Black

Read article Shop

Full Lid Colours

Why not match your eyes with your outfit? Your clothes shouldn’t be the only colourful part of your look this spring, stand out from the crowd and opt for a head turning pop of colour. We’ve seen pastel yellows, blues, greens and even splashes of neon on the lids.

£ 68

Anastasia Beverly Hills Norvina Palette

Read article Shop

£ 27

Huda Beauty Obsession Pastel Eyeshadow Palette Lilac

Read article Shop

£ 10

Beauty Bay The Pastels Palette

Read article Shop

Winged Liner

This timeless trend looks good with everything. Whether you’re going for a bold eye or a more natural look, add a winged liner to take it from 0-100 real quick. We know eye liner can be messy but use this time to perfect your wing and you’ll never go back, we promise.

£ 19.50

Benefit Roller Liner

Read article Shop

£ 21

Laura Mercier Tightline Cake Eye Liner – Black Ebony

Read article Shop

Hooded Lids

Using darker neutral shades, you can create a mysterious look. Apply neutral tones to your outer corners with the hooded lids technique, perfect for a smoky and seductive feel. Nothing says badass like this trend.

£ 45

Urban Decay Naked 3

Read article Shop

£ 40

Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-Eyes Palette – Rose Gold

Read article Shop

£ 46

Anastasia Beverly Hills Soft Glam Eye Shadow Palette

Read article Shop

Natural Eyes

£ 21

Fenty Beauty Match Stix Glow Stick

Shop

£ 10

Morphe Jelly Eye Shimmer

Read article Shop

£ 20

W3ll People Nudist Multi-Use Cream Stick

Read article Shop

If eyeshadow isn’t really your thing then don’t worry, we have a solution. We’ve spotted a light and natural trend, using a subtle shimmer to give your eyes a dewy glow without layers of colour and liner. Perfect for your everyday go-to.

Lid Liner

Get creative and go crazy with this lid liner look. Using colour to outline your crease with a thick stroke is definitely a way to get noticed this spring, It’s easy to re-create and a subtle way to make your outfit brighter.

£ 4.95

LA Girl Shockwave Liquid Liner

Read article Shop

£ 24

Suva Beauty UV Brights Palette

Read article Shop

£ 7

NYX White Liquid Liner

Read article Shop

Words By Natasha Legge

The post The Eyeshadow Pallets You Need To Be Adding To Your Shopping Cart appeared first on Voir Fashion.

Well before coronavirus turned our world upside down, foundation shopping (and shade matching) was a tricky business. Different finishes, strengths of pigment, and a kaleidoscope of undertones; getting it right can feel like a maze and It has been known to challenge casual buyers and make-up professionals alike. Even YouTube icon James Charles has admitted that he has battled to find a perfect foundation match.

Finding My PERFECT Foundation Match… Finally

Relying on online swatches for the likes of eyeshadow palettes and lipsticks is (for the most part) a safe gamble but traditionally foundation shopping requires a closer inspection in- store. We’ve all done the classic trick of applying a tester swatch and running out the store to quickly catch a view of the shade in natural lighting but in a post-coronavirus world, it seems make-up testers are set to become a thing of the past. The hygiene of beauty testers has frequently been called into question and parting with them IS in the interest of public health but now, how do we go about finding our perfect shade?

Voir has you covered. Here, our hours of scrolling and hauling our way through online retailers such as Cult Beauty and Beauty Bay have allowed us to achieve expert status in the online foundation shopping department and we have some hints and tips to share.

Identifying Undertones

‘Find your undertone’ is a phrase passed around a lot in the beauty world but let’s start by explaining what an undertone actually is. An undertone is a tone/colour that underlies your skin and there are three to choose from – warm (yellow and gold), cool (pink and blue), and neutral (a mix of both warm and cool). Knowing your undertone will make the whole process of online foundation shopping much easier and convenient, many brands indicate the undertones of a foundation within the shade name, typically represented by the first letter of the undertone – W, C, or N.

There are plenty of tricks to decode which undertone you personally have. A classic example is to take a glance at the colour of your veins. Experts suggest that blue-toned veins indicate a cool tone whereas green suggests a warmer tone. Similarly, trying on gold and silver jewellery can give a helpful insight into skin undertones. If you glow in gold, then you may sway towards a warm undertone or perhaps you shine in silver in which case, cooler tones could be your perfect match. Or maybe you love both (us too!), so neutral tones are your preference.

For the most part, a good bare-faced look in the mirror in natural lighting can offer a fair indication of what your undertone is but If in doubt, selecting a neutral shade is the safest bet for creating a well-matched base.

Selecting the Right Shade

Very fair, fair, light, light medium, medium, dark, very dark – feeling overwhelmed? It’s a lot simpler than it seems and far more obvious than deciphering undertones. These are the descriptors typically used by a wide range of make-up brands and luckily, once you crack which shade you are in one brand, it’s a safe conclusion that you’ll probably be the same in another.

Websites often offer a clear description of the shades and some have even introduced photos of models corresponding to each foundation colour which enables you to easily compare your own skin to a model of a similar shade; making colour matching almost as visual as being in the physical store.

Read Reviews

Never underestimate the importance of reading reviews from fellow shoppers. While many brands will claim their foundation is the key to achieving flawless skin, customer reviews allow us to see which products are really up to scratch away from the biases of Instagram advertisements and YouTube sponsorships.

Coverage, longevity and how it feels on the skin – these are all things that are commented on in reviews and they are important qualities worth investigating before committing to an online purchase. If you are sceptical of reviews on brand sites then there are online forums such as MakeupAlley which offer a wide range of honest and fair reviews.

Take a Brand Quiz

Luckily, many brands such as Too Faced, BareMinerals and Maybelline have noticed a rise in online foundation shopping and in turn, have created clever quizzes to match their potential customers to their perfect foundation. Answering just a handful of questions on their sites will help their algorithm suggest a good foundation for your skin type, desired coverage and the ideal shade for you too. How fancy?

Explore Findation

Findation.com is a project that launched in 2012 and it is taking all the hard work out of onlinefoundation matching. Utilising their enormous database of shades, Findation allows you to enter two foundation shades that you have used and loved before from a range of brands. From there, their clever search engine can curate a list of shades from other beauty brands of a similar tone and colour that are set to match you perfectly.

Words by Yasmin Norvill

Graphics by Frances Scott

The post No Testers? No Problem – A Guide to Online Foundation Shopping appeared first on Voir Fashion.

Eyes are the most important part of the make-up routine; even if we don’t have a proper base on, we still extenuate the eyes with a little mascara or liner. The nipples of the face, eyes are what draw people in… we’re going to give you some secrets to make your eyes even more irresistible. Whatever your eye colour, here are the best colours to use so your eyes will catch everyone’s attention.

Brown eyes are probably the most common eye colour, the two different types being golden brown and red/orange brown. Golden brown eyes work gorgeously with purple and blue colours such as eggplant, lavender, royal blue, magenta, lilac and sky. Whilst red/orange brown eyes suit the greener side of blue such as turquoise, navy, emerald, seafoam and aqua. Using these colours will really help to bring out the earthy tones in your brown eyes. For golden-brown eyes, try the perfect Morphe 9J Just a Crush Artistry Palette (£12) and for red/orange brown eyes, you will adore the Jeffree Star Blue Blood Palette (£52).

If you have blue eyes, try out using the famous Egyptian colours; using warm brown shades with gold and orange undertones will make your eyes seem more navy. Copper and peach tones will also bring out those stunning ocean eyes which is why our fav pick for blue eyes has to be the Warm EDIT eyeshadow palette by Viseart (£30).

Green eyes are to die for! They can typically have a little brown in them which is why the purple undertones work an absolute treat here. Using purple undertones such as plum, violet, wine and pink will really make your eyes piercing green; take a look at presenter Emma Willis for inspiration with her green eyes…it makes us want to watch The Voice more than ever. Your new best friend will be Huda Beauty The New Nude Eyeshadow Palette (£56).

Have you got grey eyes? Congrats sweetie, you’ve just won the genetic lottery. Only 3% of people have grey eyes! They act as a colour wheel including colours such as hazel, green and amber. Having grey eyes means you can enhance any of these shades to make your eyes seem different colours each day…for example if you want to enhance the amber in your eyes try using oranges and reds from the Beauty Bay EYN Fiery 16 Colour Palette (£10) to make that amber really pop.

Words by Sophie Smiler

Graphics by Katie Janes

, , , , , , , ,

The post Are You Buying The Right Eyeshadow for Your Eye Colour? appeared first on Voir Fashion.

Sick of working from home and feeling restless? If you’ve always been curious to try out bolder and brighter makeup looks but haven’t got the occasion then now is the time. We’ve gathered five easy-to-try eye looks for you to experiment with. Explore your neglected palettes and get creative and release your very own inner James Charles.

Floating Liner

Whilst a coloured liner would be the easiest option to complete this bold look, an angled brush, setting spray and an eyeshadow of your choice will do the trick nicely. For a more subtle wearable look, use more muted shades keeping to those suited to your eye colour. Terracotta tones are great all-rounders and one you’re most likely to have. Use your eyeliner or spray your brush and dip into your shadow to create a thin curve at your crease. If you’re feeling funky, try a neon or black.

Recommended tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxGt58cv9hI by Beauty Bay

Concealer Cut Crease

Time to attempt full glam. A technique often seen used by beauty bloggers or YouTubers but a step frequently skipped when on the go. Try packing on a deeper base shade across the outer corner and into the crease. Using a flat precision brush with your concealer to create a sharp cut crease, starting from the inner corner across to the middle of the lid. Use a glitter or shimmer shade to highlight the inner to the centre of the lid and make it pop, finishing with a transition shade to blend out into the brow bone. Remember to use your face highlight for your inner corners to tie the whole look together.

Recommended tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ms5FFXFwy3A by Michael Finch

Pop of Colour

This fun idea is a way to incorporate colour into your eye looks without taking it to full glam. Apply a neutral transition colour all over your lid suiting to your skin tone and go in with a slightly deeper tone in the crease if you desire more dimension, still only applying little product. Taking a smaller brush, use a bright colour of your choice and apply in one specific area. The inner corner or across the lower lash line are great examples. With a clean softer brush, blend out and use a similarly coloured liner or brown/black in your waterline to tie it all together.

Recommended tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgYTL-8Ni-4 by Kylie Jenner or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioAGW3TNlQM by All For Lovely to show different skin tones

Glossy Lid

Gone are the days of our matte addiction as we enter a new phase: the glossy edition. Of course, there are many great brands that have gel or gloss eyeshadows or even general face products to apply before or after base products to add a glow. However, there is also a quick solution that in our current days of social distancing, might just be the answer. Lip gloss. Pick up your glossiest, smoothest, non-stick lip gloss and apply after your desired base shadow. To be more precise, try applying the gloss on the back of your hand and use your finger to dab onto your lid.

Recommended tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPyJPy-eEm0 by Jackie Aina

Outer-Corner Liner

An unusual twist on your everyday cat eye, this design adds more interest with even less skill needed. Try using multicoloured liner pens, or glitter shadows to brighten up the geometric line. Use a concealer close to your skin colour to act as a base, with a similarly shaded shadow over the lid. This will create a smooth finish across your eyes which will then be made interesting by your outer-corner liner. This shape is very flattering as it mirrors the cat-eye wing, alluding to bigger, almond-shaped eyes.

Recommended tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6DySU8Eibk by Celine Bernaerts or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31FfRQiNlm8 by Desi Perkins

Words by Amy Arfi

Graphics by Mehak Jotwani

, , , , , , , , , , ,

The post 5 Eye Looks to Try If You’re WFH appeared first on Voir Fashion.