Review: Glo + Ray Cosmetics

Glo + Ray is a makeup brand that I have seen quite a lot of in the past couple of months in the blogosphere. Created in 2012, the moto of the brand is 'Colour your Shine! which echoes the wishes of all women who long for lasting beauty and enabling them to display their unique self.'

I was allowed to pick a couple of items to try and I picked one face powder and a gorgeous lipstick. I have the *Glo + Ray Velvet Two Way Cake Powder Foundation (£19, N00) which is the lightest shade I believe and it is a great match for my pale skin. Firstly, the packaging, it looks so sleek and expensive but its also very handy and practical. Don't be put off by the name of this product, as it isn't caky or heavy in my opinion. The powder foundation looks and feels light on my dry/sensitive skin. It does mattify but without leaving the skin looking dull or flat. 

The first time I used the powder foundation, I didn't know what to expect as I haven't used very many powder foundations but I used it directly onto my skin (without primer and with only a small amount of moisturiser) and I was so surprised that it didn't really cling to dryness - it did on one spot but I am so impressed. It controls the small amount of oil on my t-zone but it doesn't look flat or dull. I use a fluffy powder brush to apply it, rather than the sponge included, and it gives me light coverage which is perfect for  me. The powder isn't very noticeable on the skin at all, unless you really pack it on and it wears well throughout the day. I don't know yet how well this product will look when my skin is very dry but so far so good. Don't be put off by the name of this product! Overall, I'm very pleasantly surprised and so impressed: ★★★★★, 5/5!

Next up is the *Glo + Ray La Amo Shimmer Lipstick (£12, Honey 647). Again as with the powder, the packaging is so sleek and luxe! The lipstick is a gorgeous fresh rose shade which is a perfect everyday shade; I'm not sure why it's named 'honey' as in my opinion there are no honey tones in this shade.  The shimmer isn't very noticeable which is great, it just gives the lipstick a slight radiance. The lipstick applies so smoothly, it is very creamy but it feels light and comfortable on the lips. The lipstick can cling to very dry areas although on the whole it's fantastic and wears well throughout the day - even through drinking. I am very impressed with the longevity of this lipstick! Rating: ★★★★★, 5/5.

Overall, I am so happy with both products; I'm very impressed with the quality, design and wear of both the powder foundation and lipstick. Also I've been using the powder on top of my foundations to set them and to add a little extra coverage. I definitely want to try more from Glo + Ray, here is my wish list:

Have you tried any makeup from Glo + Ray?