I was browsing around Dischem a while ago, as I do, looking to see what is new and interesting and I definitely do not need, when I came across the beautiful new Catrice soleil d’ete Limited Edition. Catrice always hits it out of the park with their Limited Editions, and this one is no exception. I love how they manage to combine elegance and class with affordability, and let’s not forget the prettiest packaging!
The Catrice soleil d’ete collection is inspired by the flowing, metallic fabrics and bronze make-up trends seen on the runway. Where sophisticated graphic cuts meets expressive metallic make-up looks, while still being delicate and feminine.
I bought four products, two face and two eye, unfortunately the Serum Bronzer was sold out, bleh! The products are swatched below, from Top-Bottom:
My favourite pick is the Duo Highlighter in Gentle Sun Glow. As you can see the highlighter has two different shades, one rose (top) and one bronze (bottom). The powder is so soft and buttery, with an almost cream to powder finish. Surprisingly the rose shade is warmer than the bronze, but I like to swirl my brush through both shades when applying.
Next up I have the Sun Stripping Bronzer in Each and Every Sun. The bronzer is very soft and finely milled with a matte finish. It is warm toned, so I don’t see it working well as a contour, but to warm the face for a sun kissed look it is perfect! I like to use it as a blush and along my nose for a “just got home from a beach holiday” look! A very light hand is needed when applying this bronzer!
The last of my picks are the Metal Eyelights in Metal TANtation and Sun Kissed Miss. I am loving these, a hybrid gel-cream eyeshadow with a highly-pigmented metallic finish. They are easy to apply and blend, but be quick, because once they set, they don’t budge. These are perfect for the festive season, and can be built up to be as intense as you like!
How pretty are the powders?
See anything you like? Don’t forget, this is a Limited Edition Collection, so if you see anything you like, you better get on it!
I’ve had my eye on this collection. Everything looks so gorgeous! x
It is stunning! And so luxe looking!
I don’t think I’ve ever heard of this brand but the swatches look such good pigment!
It is one of my favourite budget beauty brands!
Everything looks so luxe! Sadly we don’t have catrice here but fingers crossed it arrives one day x
It does, even though they are so affordable! Oh I hope so. Do you get essence though?
Wow – the packaging does look nice! I love me a good package and swatch 😉 I live in NZ, so I’ve never heard of this brand, but their products look lovely!
They are the big sister to essence, do you get Essence in NZ?
I’ve never heard of this brand before but the powders are incredible!
Em x
It is a really lovely afffordable brand!
These swatches look incredible! 🙂 xx
Yasmina | The July Journal
It’s such a stunning range!
oh wow they look incredible swatched! I will need to go check them out – they look lovely!
Erin || MakeErinOver
Yip and I love how affordable they are!
They look so stunning swatched.
I wanna try them out myself now.
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They are really lovely!
Wow. This actually looks amazing. That glow is so great.
It is so lovely Kelly-Anne, one of my favourite brands!
Hi Azraa, absolutely love this marble and rose gold flatlay, it totally screams “Festive Season”.
Those gel-cream shadows would look perfect at a Christmas Dinner Party, I’ll definitely be checking these beauties out!
Thanks so much for sharing. xx
Thanks Val! It is such a lovely collection!
These shades are so cute! They have such a ‘party’ feel to them which obviously works wonderfully with Christmas and all the partying-going-on!
Much love, Caitylis x x
They do, I am so happy with the highlighters!
The powders are so gorgeous and just perfect for this time of year!!
Yes, it is the perfect time of the year to go overboard with the highlighter!
The powders are beautiful! Especially the highlights, totally my kinda colours xx
Me too Alice, I am so happy with this collection!
I have never heard of this brand before, but wow those powders are so beautiful! x
Definitely try to check it out, it is a lovely and affordable brand!
Oh wow it’s a gorgeous collection! xx
Gemma • Gemma Etc . ❤️
It is Gemma, one of my favourites by Catrice!
I’ve not tried this brand before but it looks right up my street! Love your swatches!
It is such a lovely brand, and so affordable too!
Catrice is one of my favourite brands. Beautiful pictures😊
Mine too Reonette! Thank you 🙂
I love Catrice products, the Metal Eyelights look really cool! xx
Me too, and their limited edition products are always amazing!
These look gorgeous! x
It is such a beautiful collection!
Oh my wow! That glow is insane. I love highly pigmented highlights, they’re just gorgeous and glowing skin is my go to. Will have to look into this x
The glow is amazing! Me too, especially ones that aren’t glittery!
Wow! Those powders are absolutely beautiful aren’t they! x
They are, I am so happy with them! So so pretty!
I’ve not heard of this brand before but the powders look so pretty x
They are so pretty, and so affordable too!
I love gel cream shadows – they are so handy for lazy days! The highlighters are very pretty xx
Beautylymin
Haha me too, and less creasing too!