Here at Gorgeous Shop, we're big fans of the blogging community. That's why we've asked some of our favourite Insta-faces to curate an edit of their top picks from Gorgeous Shop.
16
Sep
Katherine Chambers
So without further ado, say hello to one of Team Gorgeous’ faves and the funniest lady on the grid, Lareese Craig.
Born with the intention of being ‘virtual Spanx’, Lareese’s blog is full of fun, personality and ‘fit AF’ imges, and we’re so here for it!
Featuring fashion, beauty, opinions and a whole lot of wit, so we were more than excited to ask the one-of-a-kind Lareese Craig to curate a beauty edit for us. Here’s what she went for.
REN Keep Young & Beautiful Anti-Ageing Eye Cream
‘My eyes are the oldest thing about me. A fluffy eccentric palm reader would tell me I’m “wiser than my years” but I know a fancy and accurate machine would tell me I’ve got the average eye-skin age of a 47 year old.
Not only are my eyes needy, weepy and sensitive (honestly mate, date me?) but they also seem to be dry and tight, crying to overcompensate for how truly arid they are. Ah, the human body, everybody – it makes no sense to me either.
Needless to say, I can’t get by without an eye cream and this one seems to be a good gentle lover for my dramatic af eyeballs. It’s hydrating, light and creamy without feeling at all greasy. Here’s hoping I look like a wide-eyed Lana del Rey by Christmas.’
NUXE Micellar Cleansing Oil with Rose Petals
‘If it’s an oil-based formula, gimme. Some people like their cleansers creamy, some people like them foamy, I like ’em oilier than a mackerel on a bed of rocket leaves. And this one is delivered in micellar water form infused with delicate ROSE PETALS. I’m done. Everyone pack up, go home. NUXE, you win. I’m a bit punctilious about cleansing – I always get down and dirty twice – the first cleanse dissolves your makeup and then the second cleanse actually cleans your skin, ya know?
But since this one is calming & alcohol-free, there’s no danger of stripping my face of all its natural oils. Lovely job.’
Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm
‘Be still my beating heart. The Elemis Cleansing Balm has been a firm favourite of mine ever since I went into beauty journalism, and at the top of the charts it has stayed.
This no nonsense balm makes taking your makeup off anything but a chore; it’s a ritual. It’s brilliant at tricking your brain into thinking you’re really sat in a spa, sippin’ on something extra like lemongrass and aloe water, trying not to flash fellow spa-goers with what lies beneath your fluffy robe *shudder*
Spoiler: it’s also fluffy. Ish. On a good day.
Seriously good for a deep cleanse at the end of a particularly grimy day or as a facial mask when you’re in the bath. Close your eyes and off you float fellas.’
Decléor Lavandula Iris Serum
‘A treat for your nose as much as it is for your sluggish skin. Especially if you have a strong Roman nose with sizeable nostrils to match, like some of us. Its silky, second-skin texture makes it easy to absorb and the floral scent is perfect for dabbing all over your face, right before you own the day. Uplifting, strengthening, comforting – it’s basically like Oprah in a bottle, tbh.
It is a bit pricey for a teeny 15ml (RRP: £59, but considerably cheaper on Gorgeous Shop) but it’s like I said earlier, just don’t go mental with it.
What’s more, people will want to sniff your face and you can’t put a price on that.’
bareMinerals Sheer Sun Serum Bronzer
‘Most days, I ditch foundation or just opt for a light CC cream but for those days when I want to feel a little bit more put together, I’ve been relying on this dreamboat.
I love products that combine the benefits of skincare with makeup and this serum bronzer is a bougie hybrid of both. Boom. I’ve been wearing it alone but if mixing it in with your foundation is more your jam, then absolutely do that.
I’d say it’s pretty similar to ByTerry Brightening CC Serum, only with more of a matte finish and an oilier consistency. As we’ve established, I love me an oil formula.
A real charmer for giving your complexion a healthy glow once the heatwave hype is but a distant sweaty memory.’
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