12/08/2013

Oriflame Illuminating Pearls review

Oriflame are a brand I wasn't familiar with until discovering them at a recent blogger meet up. They hail from Sweden and are another catalogue brand, although you can also buy them online.

Oriflame illuminating pearls

Oriflame illuminating pearls

Oriflame illuminating pearls

They have a massive selection of make up, but what immediately caught my eye were their Illuminating Pearls*. These little pearls of joy look like a dupe for the iconic Guerlain pearls that I've lusted after for years, but without the hefty price tag.

The Oriflame Illuminating Pearls have a mix of pressed powder pearls that together give a very gentle brightening effect to skin. To use, simply swirl a blusher size brush gently across the pearls, tap your brush to remove the excess and then swirl over cheekbones, forehead or even your collarbone.

I love these - they don't look too glittery, although they do have a bit of shimmer, and I think will suit most skin tones.

The price is another plus point. Instead of the £32 that the Guerlain version will set you back, this fantastic dupe is £12.95. Not bad for glowing skin! They will also last for ages, as you only need a tiny bit each time you use them.

One thing I would recommend is to leave them at home. The pearls are quite delicate and could easily get smashed if you let them rattle around inside your bag, so I think they are better left as part of your 'home' makeup kit.

You can find the Illuminating Pearls and the rest of the Oriflame range on their website.

What do you think of this dupe?

*PR sample
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14 comments

  1. Ooh this looks fun, like a compact of mini eggs xx

    Beautyqueenuk

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    1. yes, they really do look like mini eggs! x

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  2. There are a lot of Swedish brands really stepping forward at the moment, especially suited for us with paler complexions, I really like IsaDora for similar reasons. I will ahve to check out Oriflame :)

    Bisous, Jemma xoxo
    abeautifulinstant.blogspot.com

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    1. I will have to check out Isadora - thanks for the tip x

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  3. I can't believe you've never heard of Oriflame! In Poland it's just as popular as Avon and has been on a market for the same time. :)

    The pearls look beautiful - love it!

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    1. cool - I think they are much more well known in Europe. Can't wait to try some more stuff from them x

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  4. These look gorgeous! and so handy that the pot has a flip top lid rather than a screw top. Do you think they're subtle enough to use lightly all over or would you end up too shimmery? x

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    1. I think you could use them all over with a very light dusting. not too shiny :) x

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  5. These do sound like a good dupe! Love that they look like mini eggs too, very cute :) x

    Evelyn @ We Were Raised By Wolves

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  6. This sounds lovely! I've never tried the Guerlain one or other alternatives, but you're review has definitely gotten me curious about these products! Thanks for sharing! xx

    www.ferdies-place.blogspot.com

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  7. i love these kind of ~pearls~ highlighters cause they look beautiful just in the pan :)

    from isabela at fusels.com | bloglovin

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    1. They really do - it's almost a shame to use them! x

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