Hi, 

*Disclaimer* I may or may not be lying in the bath as I write this 🙈 #LazyBlogger

A few weeks ago I was kindly invited by the guys at Debenhams Ireland to attend a launch of one of their newest consessions into the Belfast beauty dept. 

The brand I’m talking about is Nude by Nature; and I won’t lie, I hadn’t actually heard of them before. And that’s coming from someone who stalks Instagram on the daily and who is normally pretty up to date with the latest beauty brands! Obviously not! 

After doing a little research it was clear to see Nude by nature is by no means new in terms of its reputation and the following that it already has specifically in Australia! Nude by nature are a naturally derived makeup brand and cruelty free too (topical at the minute if you have just heard the latest news on Nars!) They strive to produce products that make you look flawless without the feeling of having caked on makeup and come on, who doesn’t want that?!

On the day we were greeted by the ever so lovely Clint Dowell who is the makeup brand ambassador. Clint not only knows his stuff when it comes to makeup in general but he is incredibly passionate about the company itself and this comes across from the offset. The brand had laid out their collection of makeup products and immediately (whilst already thinking it) I could hear the other bloggers raving about the packaging…it’s rose gold…need I say anymore?! The products on display ranged from highlighters to concealors as well as the most gorgeous eyeshadow palette! 

And I wasn’t lying when I said the other NI bloggers were loving that packaging 😂

After a chance to take our blog pics and swatch some of the products; we were given some information on the brand by Clint followed by a live makeup demo which he did on the lovely NI blogger ‘tellmeaboutlauren’ (check her out, she’s a babe!) 

The demo was fab and really interesting. I even learnt some tips along the way, winner! The makeup went onto Lauren’s skin flawlessly and all the oohs and ahhs from the rest of us in the audience was only testiment to how impressed we were by this POWDER foundation…did I forget to mention that bit?! 😉

Yes, nude by nature specialise in mineral/powder foundations which are naturally derived, similar in premise to bare minerals, I guess, but supposedly a LOT better for you. This foundation is so popular in Aus in fact that one sells every 60 seconds! Impressed yet?

The powder is extremly fine, so much so however that it does sort of go a bit everywhere when you open it initially, be careful! It’s like flour! Lol 

It’s blends seamlessly on the skin and gives a very natural finish. I was a bit unsure as I have tried bare minerals in the past and was unable to get the coverage I wanted. It is buildable but I will be honest with you I still don’t find it’s as high coverage as I would personally like, but I have been trying to wear it on ‘no make-up days’ to give me a bit of a base and it is good for that. I have also tried it over my liquid foundation and this produces a lovely airbrushed finish so I’m still pleased with it. I think it may take some more experimenting with it to completely leave my trusty liquid foundation alone though sadly. Perhaps it’s my application technique, practice makes perfect! 

The brand were so, so generous to us and colour matched us all for our own foundation and concealer. The concealer is a whole other ballgame. This is a liquid and a little goes a very long way! It’s high coverage enough for me and I love it! A definite repurchase. 

Nude by nature also provided us with goody bags filled to the brim with a selection of their products including the highlight stick. I knew when I seen it on display that I would love it and I do! I prefer it to their powder highlights as it’s more intense but a little tip…add the powder over the top of the stick and you get something even better! A special mention has to be made about their brushes. As you will have seen from my pics they come with a little stand included in the packaging so you can have them standing on your dressing table and I LOVE this idea! 

Overall my thoughts on Nude by nature are very positive! Definitely a brand I will revisit once my trusty stockpile provided by the brand has run out. Thanks again Nude by nature and Debenhams for a great event.

To find out more about the brand or to make a purchase check out: 

http://www.debenhams.com/beauty/nude-by-nature

The Belfast stand also have an Instagram: 

@nudebynatureire

Thanks for reading, 

Emz xx