By Terry Eclat De Rose Tinted Moisturiser

"Bonjour, Beauty Bite!"

"Oi! Oi! Eclat De Rose!"

Believe it or not but this is the exact conversation I have every morning when I pick up this delicious tube of tinted magnificence. 1.) Because I'm weird, and 2.) Because this is without a doubt one of my favourite bases for creating pure, dewy fresh skin.

Claiming to minimise the look of both pores and imperfections, this light weight watery formula is advertised as the ideal base for evening out skin tone whilst adding a hint of subtle, natural radiance. Containing mineral colour and plant pigment, this blend is ideal for those of you with super sensitive skin craving the appearance of a hydrated glow. Armed with a luxury rose scent, this truly feels glorious when applied to the face thanks to it's easily manipulated texture and heavenly floral tones.

Eclat De Rose 'Light' swatched/ blended

Yet this is where for most of you the love affair will start to crack...whilst there's no doubt my skin looks ultra hydrated and glowy once applied, absolutely no effort is made in terms of covering dark circles or patches of redness on the cheeks. This really is no more than a tint; a bloody lovely, gorgeous smelling tint.

Eclat De Rose applied to bare skin

And then comes the major sting - this 40ml tube of rose scented radiance will set you back £59.50. Yep. £59.50. I for one am not in a position where I could ever justify spending this amount of a tint, however much I love the finish. Celebs such as Sienna Miller are huge fans of this base - and with their incomes it's completely understandable as to why - but for most women the results will be far too little when married to a price tag so, so high.

In general I love this as a tinted moisturiser; it shrinks my pores, it lifts my complexion, it lasts from dusk to dawn, yet once my bottle runs out I won't be able to repurchase, regardless of how much I'd like to. Would I recommend it? It depends. If you're got cash to burn and fancy splurging on a luxury blend than this is a great way to go, but realistically this isn't worth the money, especially when you consider the amount of far cheaper (and in some cases superior) alternatives swamping the market.

I think I'll leave this one to Sienna...

By Terry Eclat De Rose is available in 4 shades from selected retailers worldwide and spacenk.co.uk for £59.50

*this product was a free sample obtained by the Beauty Bite*

By Terry Touche Veloutee Highlighting Concealer

In the world of modern day make up, Terry De Gunzburg has a lot to be thanked for - after all, we're sure most of you swear by her most iconic cosmetic creation: the international best selling Touche Eclat. Taking over 3 years to gain approval from the team at YSL, De Gunzburg's idea was repeatedly branded "crazy" due to the product's consistency fitting neither that of a concealer or foundation. It was only when she was finally promoted to International Marketing Director that she was able to back the scheme and present the world with make up via a click pen - a concept that had yet to be done. Given no advertising budget, De Gunzburg took it upon herself to travel the globe showing beauty journalists her groundbreaking creation. And as our make up bags now know, the rest is history...

It's because of this astonishing story that we can say - hand on heart - that De Gunzburg's very own take on her 1992 wonder product is even better than the original. Using soft focus pigments, Touche Veloutee is a nourishing botanical affair that both plumps and lifts the under eye. It's light reflecting particles create true radiance and allow even the most sleepy of complexions to be soothed and awakened. Suitable for use on all areas of the face, we swear by this product for instant, flawless pick-me-ups.

By Terry Touche Veloutee in Porcelain swatched/blended

Containing a massive 6.5ml of product (Touche Eclat holds 2.5ml for an rrp of £24), this sleek silver pen will literally last you months of daily use. Fitted with a sturdy attached brush, it's large size allows the entire under eye to be concealed with just one swish, making application both simple and speedy. Available in 3 shades (Porcelain, Cream & Beige), the texture is luxuriously creamy, smooth when dried, and completely seamless to blend.

By Terry Touche Veloutee in Porcelain applied to under eyes.

Since the age of 14 we've sworn by Touche Eclat, yet since this came into our lives that seductive golden pen hasn't tempted us once. Offering superb coverage, unbeatable radiance and a delicious scent - Ms De Gunzburg is certainly a miracle worker when it comes to the under eyes. If you love your YSL pen then definitely check this out. After all, who can rival it better than the woman who created it?

By Terry Touche Veloutee is available from selected retailers worldwide and spacenk.co.uk for £29.

*this product was purchased by the Beauty Bite*