Do you remember when Glossier launched in the united kingdom and it was pretty much all the wonder world could talk about? I remember popping along to the launch – that was basically like a fashion show with all the hip young things standing around looking VERY serious, alongside me speaking with a blogger friend about morning sickness, the glamour! – and I tried out their Milky Jelly Cleanser, think it is fab (it is – find a mini for lb8 – ) then that was pretty much the end of my relationship with the brand as there was nothing that pulled me in, although I think that might’ve been more to do with my aversion to hype. A couple of years later and suddenly I can’t stop considering their Cloud Paints, deciding they would be the perfect addition to my summer make-up routine, and I was absolutely right.
Glossier’s method of make-up is really interesting, and one I really like, because they have this kind of “wake up, splodge a few things on with your fingers, brush your brows through with Boy Brow and you’re good to go” take on makeup application, which I really like; don’t get me wrong, I enjoy spend an hour perfecting every little component of my make-up, but that’s an extravagance I rarely get to enjoy, and most of the time I’m just squeezing in whatever I'm able to in the 10 minutes between breakfast and taking Teddy to school, so if you’re like me and often pushed for time, then Glossier make-up is a I can highly recommend.
The Glossier Cloud Paints are available in six shades in total, and that i was sent Beam and Puff which I was thrilled about as those are actually the two shades I desperately wanted. Beam is really a rich peach and Puff is really a cool-toned pink – I love them both and won't play favourites. Beam is the sort of colour that suits me best when I have a tan, whereas Puff is better when I’m a little paler, although both work well whatever my colourings. The texture is lovely and light and blends like a dream. I also love the paint style packaging which adds an element of fun to the whole thing.
The swatches are a little scary as they look quite intense, but rest assured that they blend out to an attractive flush of colour that you could layer up, if you choose. If you watch the videos on the Glossier site you can see that it’s only a case of patting them on and blending them in with your fingers, or if you’re like me and a fan of brush blending, the Real Techniques Instapop Cheek Brush can make all the difference. The blushers are lb15, that we was really surprised about as I always thought Glossier were a costly brand, and whilst I realise lb15 isn’t exactly budget, it’s also much less spendy either, especially as the tube can last for ages as you need such a small amount each time. You can also buy a duo of Cloud Paints for lb25, which makes them even better value.
