The Bite Magazine - Spring/Summer 2021 - Issue 29

bitebeauty I n a recent global survey carried out by Statista, the UK was in the top 3 highest ranked individual countries for its ‘Made in UK’ label. Delilah, a new British cosmetic brand’s complete collection of genuinely luxurious make- up, has already earned respect amongst the beauty and make-up lovers in and outside of the country. Elegant colours, sensual to the touch and a beautiful taupe exterior with rose gold shades help to give the products a very exclusive look representing England’s timeless grandeur and traditions. The Britannia, a pewter-coloured semi-precious metal and rose-coloured gold crown intro- duced by Henry VIII to replace the gold sovereign, is hard to ignore. The symbol, a beautiful pale pink Delilah rose, is a true icon of British beauty. Rupert Kingston, Hannah Nicholson and Juliet White are the masterminds and triple-threat behind the idea, whose loyal friendship and passion for the art of beauty birthed the idea for a splendour make-up brand. Upon the first touch of Delilah products, you can sense the desire and commit- ment to help women and girls feel and look their best. It is no wonder since they have expertise in different fields that makes the brand exceptional. Kingston, a make-up artist and creative director, has already won numerous awards and has been in the industry for many years. Nicholson specialises in product development and has worked with the world’s most prestigious cosmetics manufacturers as a purchasing manager. White, the pho- tographer, has had her work, among other things, featured in The New York Times and Rolling Stone . She has added imagery, design and graphics to the brand’s expertise. Without compromising on performance, Delilah offers safe and effective products that are paraben-free. Apart from the mascara, Delilah’s products are dermatologically or ophthal- mologist tested, with no animal testing. Carefully selected formulas are easy and safe to apply for everyone. They do not require make-up artist experience, thus appealing from influencers and beauty bloggers to busy mums and business owners. Delilah is an accurate representation of beauty, strength, and self-esteem, three powerful attributes for the modern 21st-century woman. There is no doubt about the magnificent and sleek exterior. More importantly, it is the high-quality products that will make you fall in love with Delilah Cosmetics. Today, I want to share with you my absolute must-haves for the summer season. Colour Intense Eyeshadow Palette Jezebel There is undoubtedly more and more interest in vegan make-up, and this palette is precisely that. The PETA-cer- tified palette comprises nine cool shades of slate greys, shimmering pewters and matte mink pinks. These care- fully selected micro-pigments create lasting wear even with the more intense colours, while soft buttery-like powders blend easily over the eyelids to create a professional finish. You can create a natural ‘no make-up’ nude look or build it up dramatically like Angelina Jolie in the movie Salt for a head-turning look. The palette is presented in a beautifully crafted rose gold compact and wrapped in a protective velvet pouch. I am incredibly excited to have my make-up in pouches as it secures the packaging from scratches, and it feels brand new every time I use it. I guess I am a bit like Monica from Friends, who has excessive orderliness and likes to have her make-up table and purses in perfect order. Colour Compact Powder Blush Hands down the best pink blush that I have come across, the Colour Compact Powder Blush gives a natural blush of colour to any skin type. This lightweight, silky powder blends beautifully over the skin without any blotching or streaking. Formulated with micronisation, it helps to blur imperfections for the prettiest pops of colour that stay on for hours. Colour Intense Cream Lipstick Colour Intense Cream Lipstick is a must-have in every woman’s make-up kit. This luxurious lipstick has Vitamin E that nourishes and protects the lips while giving you a long-lasting effect with a semi-matte finish. Since Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant, it protects your lips from dryness. It is also enriched with spherical polymers to give the lips a soft, velvety feel with a silky matte effect. The lipstick melts onto your lips and lasts for hours. Ultimate Shine Lip Gloss Do you remember the infamous music video of American rapper Lil Mama’s ‘Lip Gloss’? Well, if you’re old enough, you’re probably singing it in your head with me. Let me tell you something; this long-wearing formula lip gloss is definitely popping. It delivers a sweep of colour, shine and lustre to the lips without feeling sticky. It is also enriched with Vitamin E, so your lips always feel plumped and mois- turised, providing an enviable sheen with a subtle berry flavour. The lip gloss also boasts a botanical cellular activa- tor derived from Olive and Jojoba, which leaves the lips looking smooth and youthful. I have to emphasise the wand applicator, which effortlessly glides over the lips, offering a smooth and precise finish and, even after many uses, it still feels like brand new. Occasionally, I apply it over Delilah’s Cream Lipstick for a more dramatic glossiness to my look. Delilah Cosmetics make-up is available online and at stock- ists in the UK. https://delilahcosmetics.com My, My, My Delilah!