Topshop Skin Tint

For a new launch, Topshop cosmetics are certainly doing well for themselves. With glossy magazines praising their ever so simple yet painfully in vogue collections, to a certain degree I can't understand why on earth this idea wasn't developed years ago; it's genius!

Amongst the blushers and bronzers lies a duo of bases - the medium coverage matte finish powder foundation, and the sheer dewy goodness of the long lasting skin tint:

Available in 4 shades, I picked up a tube of 'Fair' way back in July. Like most people, my overall skin tone darkens during the summer, so I pretty much dismissed the formula's yellow based colourings as a seasonal product I'd have to give up on come Autumn.

How wrong was I?

Fair Skin Tint swatched/ sheered out

All 4 tones of the Skin Tint pump out heavily pigmented, but don't let the instant contrast against your own skin tone put you off. The texture is almost that of a liquid and blends down to an incredible level of sheerness. If you're looking for coverage, then this blend won't do anymore then the most subtle evening out.

Fair Skin Tint applied to bare skin

Alright, so it's by no means a 'perfect match', yet the ultra dewy, radiant, glowing finish certainly makes up for any grumbles on the tonal front. Suitable for blending either by hand, sponge or brush, the sheerness of Topshop Skin Tint means pretty much all skin tones should be covered across the range.

Extreme close up of the product on the skin

Not the most delightful smelling of foundations, I do find the general texture on application to be somewhat greasy. That being said though, the product dries both quickly and evenly on the skin without feeling at all oily.

If you're someone who likes your bases sheer, then this is a hard working product (around 9 hours wear) at a purse friendly price. Hello Topshop Make up, we could become very fond of you...

Topshop Skin Tint is available from selected Topshop stores and topshop.com for £10.

*this product was purchased by the Beauty Bite*

Topshop Nutmeg Cream Blush

Sometimes you just have to look at a product to know it's going to be a pain to photograph - and this blush was certainly no exception. Although the colour may vary in every snap we took, we can safely say that in the flesh Nutmeg is indeed the perfect candidate for a warm, autumn blush.

The colour in this picture best represents the product.

Smooth in the pan, the formula easily melts onto the fingers and can be applied, sheered out and blended with the greatest of ease. At only £6 for a 4g pot - complete with large mirror - we can't help but be majorly impressed at Topshop's efforts. The blush is neither drying or greasy and leaves absolutely no trace of stickiness to the cheek; problems we've encountered with products up to 3 times this price.

Nutmeg Swatched/Sheered

Nutmeg is best described as a brown based pink, and due to the colour's depth can be easily toned up or down in order to compliment all complexions. If you're someone who prefers bronzer to blush, then this would make a great stepping stone. After all, who doesn't love a little rosy cheek action come winter?

Nutmeg applied over foundation

Glitter free, when applied Nutmeg adds a gorgeous sheen to the skin and lasts around 5 hours wear when layered over foundation. If you fancy a cheap complexion lifting pick me up, then Topshop would certainly be a good place to start...

Topshop Nutmeg Cream Blush is available from stores nationwide and topshop.com at £6 for 4g.

*this product was purchased by the Beauty Bite*