New Things: Sleek & Liz Earle

Hope everybody is enjoying the second day of the Bank Holiday! I’m having a lazy day, recovering after a much needed night out yesterday, so I thought it was a nice time to share some of the hottest products being released this Autumn. Let’s face it, it’s practically Autumn already, we haven’t really even had a Summer this year – boooo! First up is the Sleek ‘Nude’ Collection, due to be launched this upcoming Wednesday (31st August) in Superdrug’s across the UK and on their website, but don’t panic as it’s an addition to their permanent line – phew! Comprising of 3 products, embracing neutral tones and warm hues, this collection just screams ‘sell-out!’. Reviews of this collection have been done to death in the blogging world, so I will keep mine short and sweet ;) Of course, people are going to go crazy for the 12-piece ‘Au Natural’ eyeshadow palette, these palettes have become a bit of a collectors item in the beauty world and always seem to hit the spot. As people have already said, the top row of shadows lack in pigmentation, which is a shame as those more softer shades would be ones that I would wear on a daily basis, however the bottom row packs serious punch and will make some fab crease shades. I’m a massive fan of their Pout Polishes, and I was early awaiting the release of this nude shade called ‘Bare Minimum’, but it seriously lacks any type  of colour to it at all, and should be seen as more of a tinted lipbalm, if that! The stand-out of the collection for me, is one that has been overlooked by many and is the blush in ‘Suede’; when I first saw it I thought of NARS Madly, and although the two are comparable Suede has much more of a brown tone to it and lacks the shimmer of Madly. But dusted over the checks Suede adds such a pretty warmth, it’s almost one of those double blush and contour shades so will be great for rushed mornings! Suede is definitely my top pick from the new collection :)  

Another new release, comes from Liz Earle and is their ’3 years in the making’ Sheer Skin Tint, which will be available from September 15th. I was sent the shade 02 – Beige to try, the ‘medium’ shade if you will, as there will be 3 colours released – 01 Bare, 02 Beige and 03 Beach (I have to say I do kinda love the names). You have probably seen this EVERYWHERE, I do feel that perhaps Liz Earle have been slightly too all-encompassing in their Blogger PR campaign, but I guess it’s good for you the reader as it means you have lots of reviews to read before you decide whether to purchase or not. I have only used it twice so far, so can only give it a mini-review at this time. This is touted at Liz Earle’s answer to a tinted moisturiser, but I have to say this for me lies somewhere in between that and a foundation. The formula is pretty thick and gives a decent coverage, not too much, but just enough to even out my skintone. Definitely something that will be travelling with me on my upcoming trip abroad. Review pending :)

So there you have it! A mini-round up of new things to come from Sleek and good ol’ Liz Earle :) Are you going to try and get your hands on these? Thoughts?

PR Samples
  • Fernlaura

    Love this post anna! want to get my hands on the liz earle skin tint and the nude pout polish! xx

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Aw thanks hun! They are great picks! xx

  • lozzie jones

    I couldn’t get hold of the palette but I got the other bits, i love the blush :) xo

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Isn’t it beautiful! Pleased you managed to pick some bits up! xx

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_RMN4S2IDSTLOBT3X5FKUIE5UEU Me X

    Hi, thanks for the mini Liz Earle review. Have you ever tried the Dr Hauschka Foundation? I’m wondering how the Liz Earle compares with it xx

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Oh no I haven’t hun, sorry xx

  • http://twitter.com/Blushinglloves Blushingloves

    This palette looks amazing!Love natural eyeshadows for autumn!!great post doll!!

    xxx

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Thanks hun! Pleased you like the look of them :) xx

  • Anonymous

    i think i will give the sleek collection a miss but will be trying the Liz Earle in store asap… :D

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Haha I would hun, everyone seems to love it! xx

  • Georgia O’Brien-Perry

    I can’t wait to get my hands on the new Sleek collection. All the bloggers I follow have raved about it. I’m loving the blusher, it’s so nice and warm. Just what we need in our British weather :)

    http://georgia-alltheprettylittlethings.blogspot.com/
    x

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Haha exactly! It is lovely and warm, it looks beautiful dusted over the cheeks xx

  • Aspirationsofglam

    Lovely post.. Very informative. I will certainly be picking up the sleek palette!

    http://aspirationsofglam.blogspot.com/
    xxx

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Aw thanks hun, I’m pleased you found it helpful xx

  • maddie thomson

    i really want the sleek pallette – it will be my first one! :D

    maddie xx
    http://vintagebeautyx.blogspot.com

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      oooo how exciting! Hope you like it hun xx

  • http://www.coffeeandrosesx.blogspot.com Ellie

    I saw the Sleek collection last week (I’m not really sure why my Superdrug already had it in stock?), I was so excited but as soon as I tested it out I was seriously underwhelmed. I thought the palette was ok, the pout polish was a complete dissappointment and the blush was the best product, if a little dark for my skintone.  I want to try the Liz Earle Skin Tint though, I have such a thing for tinted moisturisers! :)

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Ah that’s a shame, but I agree – the blush is the best! If you love tinted moisturisers then you have to give the Liz Earle a ago! xx

  • angelamarie_beckett

    I want…..everything!! This is all my type of stuff, natural and barely-there!
    xxx

    http://angiebeautybelle.blogspot.com/

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Haha it sounds right up your street then! xx

  • Anonymous

    That’s such a shame about the pout polish, I’m thinking of getting one and was going to check this one out when it comes into stores but I think I’ll look at the other shades first!

    Zoe xoxo

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Oh yes, the other shades are beautiful, definitely have a look at those first xx

  • makeupmuchlove

    LOVE this collection!! 
    http://charsayshola.blogspot.com/
    xx

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Fab! It really is beautiful xx

  • char-newell

    Cannot wait to get my hands on that Sleek Palette! :)

    http://www.charchiccc.blogspot.com

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Haha! The bottom row of shadows are lovely – you will love it xx

  • http://twitter.com/emmyxo Emmy I’Anson

    I might have to go and purchase that sleek makeup palette soon haha :D xo

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Ooo it would look fabulous on your darling ;) xx

  • Jodi

    i really want to try the liz earle skin tint! i think it would be perfect for those days where i can’t be bothered to wear foundation. The sleek eye palette looks great too, may have to invest. http://openboxjewels.blogspot.com/ XX

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Yeah exactly! Sounds like you have added a few bits to the list there ;) xx

  • Citygirlfashbox

    If i’m going to trust anyones foundation/tinted moisturiser review on the Skin Tint, it will be yours!  xxx

    i agree with the PR campaign too! 

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Yeah I feel like the PR campaign was a bit about quantity and not quality but ah well ;) And pleased to know you trust my reviews hun – you know I don’t mess around! xx

  • Jayde

    I can’t wait to try out the new sleek range! I always love a good earthy/neutral palette :)  

    badromancejayde.blogspot.com

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      This sounds perfect for you then! xx

  • Fahmida

    I am in LOVE with the New Sleek Collection. I am very much a natural girl, and love it! It is so beautiful. I just hope I get my hands on it on Wednesday! :D x

    http://fbegumstar.blogspot.com

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Oh wow this sounds perfect for you then hun! xx

  • http://www.flawsandall.net Amy

    I imagine that blush looks amazing with your skin/hair colour! I just think the palette looks a bit boring :( Maybe because a lot of other neutral palletes have come out recently? Not sure. Like the look of the ‘oh so special’ one more :) xxx

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Aw thanks hun! Yeah I do have to agree, but I’m a neutral shades girl at heart xx

  • http://itsablushcrush.blogspot.com Sarah@Blush Crush

    I LOVE anything thats nude! It’s almost like you can never go wrong with it!  The Sleek Collection looks gorgeous! x

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Haha it sounds right up your alley then hun xx

  • Anonymous

    I have the liz earle and I totally agree with you. its not a tinted moisturiser at all, its actually more of a foundation than my actual foundation :s. I like it though, it has great lasting power. I need to wear it with powder though as its on the greasy side of “glowing” on my skin.

    xxxx

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Yes I think I’m going to need  a powder over it too! But gives great coverage, impressed so far xx

  • Andrea

    haven’t had a summer?! This is one of the better ones we’ve had for years!!

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Really! Where do you live then hun? Over in the UK we’ve had the worst summer for 14 years lol! xx