Love: Daniel Sandler Invisible Radiance Foundation & Concealer

I didn't think it would ever happen but it has, my favourite foundation YSL Le Teint Touche Eclat now has a new rival in the form of Daniel Sandler Invisible Radiance Foundation & Concealer. If you prefer a dewy finish when it come's to foundation or have dry/mature skin and struggle to find bases that don't look cakey or accentuate fine lines and wrinkles, you're going to love this.

Daniel Sandler Invisible Radiance Foundation & Concealer 'Beige'*  is a handy product to have as not only does it contain both concealer and foundation but inside the flip-up lid is a good quality mirror making touch ups quick and easy. The foundation is the star of the show for me. It's lightweight, easy to blend and covers redness yet still allows freckles to show through but can be built up in areas where you might want more coverage. The finish is seamless with no demarcation lines whatsoever, it's definitely not a foundation that needs a lot of prep to look good (unless you have oily skin then you might need to use a good mattifying primer) I apply DSIRF&C with either my Real Techniques Buffing Brush or Sephora Classic Mineral Powder Brush which works brilliantly with liquid but you can use your fingers if you're having a good skin day and don't need much coverage. As I already mentioned, the finish is dewy and feels moisturising which is why it may not be the best for anyone with overly oily skin but I think most skin types would get on well with this foundation. I usually need to powder my t-zone halfway through the day to take down some shine but everything stays in place and is still on my face by the end of the day.

The concealer is creamy and I don't find it clings to or highlights any dry areas. It covers blemishes and dark circles well but unfortunately it creases under my eyes after a few hours but I have the same problem with most concealers.

DSIRF&C is one of the best foundations I've tried in a long time and one which would be great to use throughout winter when skin tends to look dull and flat.It's now within my top 5 and fighting for 1st place.

Have you tried Daniel Sandler Invisible Radiance Foundation & Concealer?

What foundation is your current fave?

Daniel Sandler Invisible Radiance Foundation & Concealer 25.19 from www.hairtrade.com

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Shopping My Stash #17

I love shopping my stash, I always find things I didn't even know I had or couldn't remember buying. I have a habit of sticking with what I know and put the bulk of my make up away to keep the place tidy but out of sight, out of mind definitely applies to me. If it isn't laid out right in front of my face I just reach for whats closest to hand but these posts help me rotate my make up more often and stop things going to waste.

Sephora 12HR Wear Jumbo Waterproof Liner '04 Taupe': Lina sent me this beauty a while back and I'm so glad she did, it has to be one of the most easy to apply eye products ever. The texture is so creamy that theres no dragging at the lids at all. Staying power is fantastic, it blends out easily and can be used alone or as a base for other shadows but I usually wear it on it's own, it's way to pretty to cover up. I adore the shade (swatches) but like everything else, it got neglected when new products came along.

Melvita Orange Blossom Floral Water*: You know me, I'm a toner/tonic/facial spritz addict so am happy to give this one from Melvita a try. The bottle only holds 28ml of product which won't last long but I'll report back in next months empties post.

Bourjois Blush '33 Lilas D'or': I'm getting stuck in a blush rut. My go-to blushers are Nars 'Douceur' and Tarte 'Exposed' (comparison post) but my skin gets a lot duller in the colder months and I can always rely on Lilas D'or to add a bit of a glow to my chops. It doubles up as blush and highlighter which is great for lazy daisy's like me. (review & swatches)

Anatomicals No Old Bags Allowed*: I've always had a problem with bags but it's just getting beyond a joke now. The baggage is so baggy that I could quite easily fit everything I'm taking to Paris in them and still still have room to squeeze in a few airport purchases. I don't really have high hopes for this product but I've read a couple of positive reviews so fingers crossed.

Sephora Cream Lip Stain '03 Strawberry Kissed': This stuff is hardcore! Take a look at my swatches here. The pigmentation is like nothing else I've ever tried and as it has a matte finish, staying power is unbelievable. I have Lina to thank for getting me hooked on these lip stains. I now own 2 but will be stocking up at the end of the month when I finally come face to face with Sephora.

Daniel Sandler Invisible Radiance Foundation & Concealer 'Beige'*: I think I've tried 3 products from DS now. A Lipshine Lipstick, the much raved about and totally worth the hype Watercolour Blush, and now this, the newest addition to my face base arsenal. I haven't tried it out properly yet, it only arrived earlier today but on the back of my hand the texture of both the concealer and foundation feel light as air yet hydrating.

So that's yer lot!

Have you tried any of these products?

Any bag remedy recs?

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