Afterglow Cosmetics.co.uk

With a new season on the horizon, we get the chance to update our make-up bags with some autumnal treats. While the catwalk shows in February promised dark gothic lips, futuristic colours, burgundy lips and metallics – intermingled with fresh-faced effortlessness – we are in for a treat. Keep hair long and bouncy and think glamour and sophistication. Basso & Brooke were inspired by “architecture and urban cityscapes” using a palette of grey, black, burnt oranges and midnight blue for their rock n’ roll eyes. Futuristic eyes used silver and khaki over the lids to dazzling effect, one that will transcend perfectly onto the high street and no doubt to the local Christmas parties. Vampy lips at Julien Macdonald – dark violet and burgundy lips bring out the inner goth in all of us. Make sure your brows are up to the challenge – keep them well groomed.

Grey and taupe as well as metallics are a make-up must-have for the autumn months. Whether you go sparkly in the run-up to Christmas or use a palette of light grey by day and dark and sultry for night, ensure you embrace the look. Mineral powders are great for achieving that polished look so news that US brand Afterglow is now available here is music to our ears. Their eye colours, conveniently, are as bright as next season requires and ensure you shimmer all night long. £16; www.afterglowcosmetics.co.uk

The Afterglow Mineral Eye Shadow is 100% mineral and includes organic antioxidants. A range of 25 different shades are available.

The Afterglow Mineral Eye Shadow is in a classic pot (which is 100% recyclable) but is a loose powder rather than pressed like many products. I wondered whether this would be as easy to apply as my usual product, but actually there was no problem. The information I received with the eye shadow stated that it could be used dry or wet, so I tried both methods and both were effective. It was easy to get an even coverage and you didn’t need to use much product. The shimmer effect is not over the top so I found it suitable for day or night wear. Eyes can obviously be quite a sensitive area, so I think many of us stick to what we know, but I had no reaction to this product, and it is promoted as being gluten-free so suitable for those with a gluten sensitivity.

At £16 the Afterglow Mineral Eye Shadow is not a cheap product but prices for eye shadow vary massively, even amongst mineral eye shadows, so this doesn’t stand out.

UK Energy Saving Ratings
Performance – 5/5
Value for Money – 3/5
Packaging – 4/5

OVERALL RATING – 4/5

Add a sparkle and glamour to your eyes with our two new shimmering Mineral Eye Shadow colours, Cashmere and Topaz, which are right on trend and perfect for summer! The luxurious new colours are a great addition to our current Mineral Eye Shadow colour palette. Cashmere is a soft sandy shimmer that gives your eyes a golden summer glow. Topaz has a soft touch of tropical bronze with golden highlights and looks fantastic on all skin tones.

Both colours can be used on their own or be combined with any of our other base eye shadow colours for a versatile summer look. All Eye shadow colours blend incredibly well and have amazing staying power so it is easy to look gorgeous all day and night!

Like all Afterglow products, the Cashmere and Topaz Mineral Eye Shadows are suitable for women with sensitive eyes as they are 100% natural and contain certified organic antioxidants. They now come in new 100% recyclable containers that are completely transparent.

The Cashmere and Topaz Eye Shadows cost £16 each and are now available online. Click here to take a sneak peak