If you’re a fan of ‘illuminators’ like MAC Strobe Cream or have always wanted to try one out, Yardley’s got a little something for you:
Yardley’s new ‘lightweight illuminating primer’ contains loads of teensy little light-reflecting particles to instantly brighten your complexion and is enriched with nourishing Shea butter and super antioxidant vitamin E.
Still, if you’re going to wear it all over your face and have oil-prone skin, just be sure to use a blotting powder on your T-section when you’re done. Light-reflecting foundations and moisturisers can go a long way towards adding a youthful-looking glow but they’ll also emphasise large pores. (Eek!) If this is something you’re worried about or you don’t have the energy to keep blotting throughout the day, stick to using it the way Yardley suggests; using it to only highlight your cheek or brow bones.
When doing just that, I like to apply it on top of my moisturiser and under my foundation or powder. I like that even though I wear something on top of it; it sits tight and creates enough ‘shine’ to still be visible through my make-up. I tried to take a piccie to show you but it didn’t really show up on camera. Trust me though; it makes enough of a difference that’s visible to the human eye to make it worth the effort.
Love, love
Leigh *After reading my review on their new Oatmeal Mattifying foundations, Yardley were nice enough to send me yet another one in Sand, a shade that’s even better matched to my skin tone.
I love its creamy easy-to-blend formula. To me, it’s not quite but almost a tinted moisturiser that provides just enough coverage to even out my skin. And I STILL can’t get over its ridiculously awesome price point, R64,95! Seriously girls, if you’ve got oily/combination skin and are looking for a matte yet light foundation, check this out in store; it’s a real winner.
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Lipgloss is my Life 
Does this illuminator only come in one standard pale pink shade?
Yip, just pale pearly pink. If you’re looking for other shades, like gold or golden bronze, Benefit Cosmetics do some nice ones. Check them out here: http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/product/category/makeup/highlighters