Doing a last minute holiday shop I  had a very quick browse over the Topshop make-up. New in where some bronzers which I decided to give a quick swatch and what I felt was an incredibly buttery smooth powder which I could not leave the shop without!


Let us start with the packaging. Topshop packaging is always cute however it is now a little more classy having swapped for white plastic to silver metal. It looks quite expensive and Dior-esque. The two items I picked up were the bronzer in Sandcastle and the illuminator in Reflect.


The new bronzer comes in two shades: Sandcastle and Mohawke. I opted for Sandcastle as it was the less orange of the two and quite a subtle bronzer (for my skin tone). It is the softest bronzer I have ever come across, it is quite literally buttery in texture which equals in seamless blending. The shade is beautiful for light-medium skin tones as it isn't very orange and is subtle so you can build it up and use it to add a golden glow. It is matte with absolutely no shimmer. If you are looking for a good quality bronzer which isn't muddy and just gives a bronzed glow this is the one for you and you won't have to go spending a fortune as it is only £9!



The Illuminator is intended to be used as a multi-functional product, you can mix all the colours for a shimmery bronzed glow or use each colour individually for highlight, blush and contour. I find that it is too shimmery to contour. I think it works perfectly as a shimmery bronzer as it is very soft, not glittery and has a champagne shimmer so isn't muddy or orange. It would also be a great highlighter for darker skin tones as it wouldn't be too ashy. Perhaps if they marketed this as just a bronzer and/or highlighter it would have been a winner however it is a little falsely advertised as it couldn't really work as a blush or contour. The price at £12 is still relatively cheap for the quality and texture however is pushing the highstreet budget a little.




Have you tried the new Bronzer or Illuminator?

6 comments

  1. Gorgeous tone, I love it! Haven't tried either of them yet but I definitely want to give the bronzer a go! Topshop make-up is such good quality!

    Kerry x

    fashionandflame.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. They really are amazing quality, I can not stop raving about the bronzer it really is Dior quality but without the price tag! xx

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  2. The new packaging is so lovely! The bronzer sounds amazing Xx

    Olivia - cravemorebeauty.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. I do love the new packaging, it is a lot more expensive looking when compared to the plastic packaging from last year! It really is superb! xx

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  3. These look so great! Love the packaging!!!

    Stevie | Stevie Hearts Makeup
    xxx

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    1. Any bronzer lover will love these and the packaging is just sooo expensive. I am so in love with these!! Deffs a favourite from this month xx

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