Afterglow Cosmetics.co.uk

Mineral makeup is everywhere right now, and Afterglow is one of the newer additions to the UK cosmetics counter, having been a huge success in the States. It’s got great ethical credentials, is certified cruelty-free by the BUAV and contains no parabens or fragrances. So how well does it actually work?

I managed to get my hands on a few samples of the ‘80% organic, 100% natural’ range, and have asked a few members of the office to give me their verdict on the brand.

I tried the dusty rose blush, the first mineral blusher I’ve used. I liked this product a lot, as it was so soft and velvety it blended into my skin with ease, and gave a really natural-looking glow. It was easy to get the shade and intensity just right using a brush, creating as much or as little definition as you want. Get it online for £18

Catwalk Queen Editor-in-Chief Gemma tried the organic mineral setting powder over the weekend. The idea of this product is to help absorb oil to create a smoother finish, but it’s also loaded with antioxidants to help preserve a youthful glow. Gemma tried the ‘light’ setting powder, and commented: “It’s a perfect texture and works really well, but it’s more yellow / orange toned which doesn’t work so well with my skin. However I’m wearing it today,
and I think it looks quite natural.” Get it online for £22

Being a hayfever sufferer, BeautyBitch can’t quite get her head around mineral make up – one sneeze and the entire pot of finely milled powder could just disappear. Mimi, however, has fully embraced the sexy glow to be found from Afterglow Cosmetics organic mineral blush, £18. A nice big, fat brush is all she needs to get cheeky cheeks and a twinkle in her eye. Natural, soft looking shades mean she just looks like her beautiful self – but better, especially with a touch of tan. We like the Look Book section on www.afterglowcosmetics.co.uk that gives lots of ideas on how to work your mineral make up looks.