8/15/2009

Sephora scented body scrub, shampoo, body butter, hand wash, perfume, in lemon meringue and a plastic bath tub

I went crazy on these little goodies! Sephora has tons of other scents and I sure smelled them all and literally loved that one. The other ones they have I could find similar smells at the drugstore, but that one is kinda unique. It truly smells like a lemon meringue pie. Its so yummy! If you buy for 25 euros/dollars of products they give you a bath tub to put the products in it. The only cons I found is that the lemon smell dissapear after a while and leaves more of a vanilla smell. The little perfume also doesn't have any lasting power. Now the body scrub, shampoo and hand wash are great products.

NYX round lipglosses in 22 Natural and 15 Baby Pink

Left to right: Natural; Baby Pink. These lipglosses are ok, I like Natural which truly looks natural, a muted pink-red color. Baby pink is a very light, kinda frosted pink, that can brighten and enhance any dark lipsticks. Both can also be worn alone, as they are pretty opaque. Like I said before, I hate their packaging because some of the product comes out when being closed and always need to be wiped off...

MAC mineralize (MSF) blush in Hand finish and Dainty ; and powder blush in Pink Swoon

From left to right: Hand finish; Dainty; Pink swoon. I love these blushes! Hand finish is a MSF blush from the Color Craft collection, a beautiful sheer pastel pink that I use has a highlighter, between and above my eyebrows, under and above my lips. Dainty is a beautiful peachy pink. Pink swoon is a bright but buildable pink.

NYX Round Lipgloss in Sorbet

I so liked the color on pictures but not so much on my lips. It's a mauve pink, but more on the mauve side. It got tons of shimmers and they are hard to remove. I dont mind the smell, I think it smells good actually, but it could bother some who are sensitive to smells. I just hate the packaging, like when I close the top, there's always some of the product that comes out and I have to wipe it off with tissues. Annoying! Well, these lipglosses are cheap, can't have everything! ;)

7/04/2009

Euphytos liss milk

omg, this stuff smells amazing!! Its great to help in the straightening process, but only a tiny bit is needed as it could weight the hair down. What I mainly do is rub a little bit on my hands and softly put it on top of my hair and on the tips to add a little shine and smell delicious!

Isoplus spritz super hold hair spray

I found Isoplus hair spray in the US and brought a bunch back with me, the guy at the airport smiled and said, thats a lot of hair spray! lol. I love the way it holds my hair in place and gives shine to it. I also love the fact that it is a spritz and not a usual spray with small particles that goes straight in the lung!

Revlon hair spray finisheen

I like to spray some on my hair after I styled it straight. It gives lots of shine and softness to dry hair. Just need to be careful not to spray on too much as it could feel a little greasy. Other from that its a good product for dry and relaxed hair.

Sephora eyeliners: silver-grey jumbo ; beige-taupe jumbo ; white eyeliner

I like Sephora products, they are somewhat cheap and effective. I use the white eyeliner on my bottom water line and use the jumbos on my eyelids, alone or as a base.

MAC lipstick in Patisserie and Siss swatch

Patisserie on the right, Siss on the left

MAC lipstick in Patisserie and in Siss

Patisserie and Siss are some of my favorite lipsticks from Mac. The first one is a pink-red color with shimmers, and Siss is a very neutral beige-brown. I like to pair Siss with a pink lipgloss to create a nude lips, and Patisserie with lighter shades on my eyes. (Patisserie on the right and Siss on the left)

MAC dazzleglass in Moth to flame and plushglass in Big baby

At first I wanted to get Baby sparks but I decided to get Moth to flame to match my lipstick in Siss or to tone down some bright pink lipsticks. Its a beautiful sheer beige with lots of glitters. Big baby is a nice medium peach with pink and silver effect in it. Once again, the Mac glosses are very sticky and overpriced, IMO. I like lipglosses from cheaper brands better.

Yves Rocher Radiant skin scrub and cool moisture mask

These skincare products are just awesome. I got them for 6 bucks and they really make my skin feeling fresh and moisturized. The scrub has tiny bits of apricot and the mask has grape extract in it. If you can get them go for it!

Make Up For Ever Glossy full couleur Number 7

This gloss is expensive, it costs like 20 dollars but I loved the pink color and the mint scent. It is not sticky like the Mac lipglasses and gives your lips lots of shine. I don't really like gloss in a tube tho, but thats ok, it is pretty and do the job.

MAC Paint Pots in Soft ochre and Quite natural

I love these two! Soft ochre is the perfect eyeshadow base, it gets rid of any discoloration of the eyes. Quite natural is a beautiful cool toned brown that I use either with a bronzy eyeshadow or a darker brown, even black. I heard it was going to be discontinued but I havent had a hard time to find it.

Yves Rocher summer perfume

I like this fragrance from Yves Rocher. Im usually not found of their fragrances, but this one is really nice for the summer. It smells like fruits, mainly mango and papaya. Its really fresh and wearable in hot weather.

Nars Matte Lip Pencil in Belle De Jour

I love nude lips and this one is close to be perfect. It is really moisturizing, but matte and long lasting. The pencil is a great and unusual way to wear lipstick. Its nude color is on the beige - light brown side, and it doesnt really suit my complexion but I like to mix it with other lipglosses or lip pencils.

Britney Spears Fantasy and Midnight Fantasy perfumes

I found these 2 perfumes at Carrefour (Walmart) for 5 bucks each. While I like Midnight Fantasy, I really hate Fantasy. Both smells cheap but Midnight Fantasy smells a little better, it has a blackberry scent. To me, Fantasy has a pepper smell, like in men's perfume. Didnt like it at all..

MAC shadestick in Sharkskin

I love the texture of this stick eyeshadow, it is a bit dry but its long lasting, and the color is really pretty, kind of a black with silver shimmers. Used as an eyeliner or eyeshadow all over the lid. I heard it was discontinued, I hope not!

5/16/2009

Ibiza by Cathy Guetta

I have been looking for this one and I finally found it. I had read that it smells like cotton candy and I love sweet and fruity fragrances. Well, to tell you the truth, it kinda smells like Yes To Carrots products! seriously! It smells like almond and sugar. It's definitely not a classy perfume, but I wouldn't say that it is tacky. It's the perfect fragrance for the sexy, clubbing type of girl. I like it for it's sweet fragrance and it is also very unique.

Les senteurs gourmandes by Laurence Dumont - Eau de parfum - Tarte Aux Myrtilles

Oh my, where should I start.. This thing smells amazing! It reminds me of a blueberry milk shake. I know mostly teenagers wear that kind of perfume, but hey, I don't care, I just love it. It's especially great on summer time. It is strongly scented so don't be afraid when you first spray it! I promise, after a few minutes it settles and starts to develop a real nice pie crust scent. If you can get to smell some of the Laurence Dumont perfumes you will love them. They are good enough to eat!! Cost like 20 Euros/Dollars for 100ml / 3.4 Oz

Clinique Dramatically Different moisturizing gel

I wanted to like this moisturizer, but I don't. The reason is because I don't feel like my skin is really moisturized after I applied it. It does give the skin a nice texture but I feel like I need more moisture. I think it's a good product for people in their twenties. The gel formula is really good for oily skin tho. The big bottle with the pump cost 50 Euros/50 Dollars, so it's not a cheap!

Yes To Carrots Night Cream

It is a non greasy, moisturizing lightweight cream. It is made with all kind of natural ingredients that hydrates your skin while you sleep. The product comes out from a pump, and you only need little. Mature skins might need a richer formula, or alternated this one with another moisturizing cream.

Yes To Carrots travel kit (Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower Gel)

I decided to go with the travel size kit since I'm new to that brand. I tested the three products and I love them. All of their products smell wonderful. What I like too is the natural ingredients that they contain, and they are so affordable! I say yes to carrots!

Yes To Carrots lip butter

I love the flavors of these butters, but my favorite is the melon one which smells delicious! They aren't sticky and feel really nice and smooth on the lips. Infused with natural ingredients, it's the perfect lip balm for the whole family. Inexpensive as well, I know Im gonna get some more! They are available in 5 different flavor: - Carrot - Berry - Mint - Citrus - Melon

5/13/2009

Lipstick swatches

From left to right: Creme d'Nude, Myth, Angel, Hue

5/09/2009

28 Blush Palette

Nice palette for a very affordable price. It goes to light pinks, light oranges to dark pinks, dark oranges, some peachy pinks and even lilac. Some colors are matte and some are shimmery. The size of the pans are not actual blushes size, you can use them as eyeshadows as well.

28 Neutral Palette

I ordered the palette on Ebay, and Im very pleased with the product. These eyeshadows are well pigmented and long lasting. I love neutral colors so Im excited to have that much combinations possible. It has matte and shimmer e/s. I think I like the neutral colors from the 88 palette better tho. They look more like some of the Mac ones.

M.A.C Eye Prep + Prime in Medium

I love this product. Its consistancy is so light, almost liquidy. Its a great base to cover any discoloration of the eyes and give the skin a perfect texture. I also use it to cover dark circles. It doesn't make fine lines obvious neither does it crease. The packaging is really nice, a black round container with glitters.

Yes To Carrots Eye Cream

I had seen this brand in the US but had never tried it. I got it at Sephora when I was thinking of getting Clarins Eye Cream but after I tested it, the formula was too dry and light for what I was looking for. I then tried this one and found that the consistency was perfect. Not greasy but creamy enough and well absorbed by the skin. What is great about it is that it instantely makes the fine lines dissapear! It also has a great smell. Im in love with Yes To Carrots products!

M.A.C Prep + Prime Skin Refined Zone Treatment

This is a must have for people with oily skin. It really makes pores look smaller and gives a matte finish that last a long time, as long as you dont wear bangs. It is best used with a powder foundation than a liquid foundation, because its so matte that it makes it hard to blend and can look patchy. I use it after my moisturizer, and my skin feels soft and smooth. It comes in a small black tube with glitters on it and retails for 20 Euros/Dollars.

4/20/2009

Quen Helene Cocoa Butter Hand And Body Lotion

This lotion doesn't cost much, like 5 dollars or less for 32 fl oz. Its smell reminds me of a day at the beach as it kinda smells like tanning lotion. The formula in non greasy and is quickly absorbed into the skin. The good thing is that it can be used on the face, hands and body!

Claire's eyeshadows

The pigmentation of this palette is not the greatest but it works good used with a base. It's a good solution to carry on trips cause the packaging is small. You can leave your mac e/s at home without worrying them to be broken or lost. The price of this palette was 5 Euros.

M.A.C eyeshadow in Sable (Frost)

A golden bronzy brown color that looks absolutely gorgeous. Wonderful applied on its own for a day time, neutral look, or applied with some darker colors for a smokey look.

M.A.C nail polish in Seasonal Peach

I went to Mac to check the Sugarsweet collection and I saw this beautiful nail polish, I had to get it! I love that kind of peachy pink color, it's so beautiful on a tanned skin, but it also looks pretty on lighter skins. I compared it to Nars Turkish Delight lipgloss and the colors are pretty much alike! You will need to apply 2 coats for it to be opaque. The lasting power is normal, a top coat is needed.

4/12/2009

Happy Easter!

May you all have an Happy Easter!

4/09/2009

Kinder Surprise

Yay, got some Kinder for Easter! lol Inside was a little tinker bell. Kinder is the best!!

88 Palette

I finally got this palette! I ordered it directly from Ebay, it was much cheaper than getting it from Coastal Scent, the total with shipping was 15 Euros! Im so pleased with this palette, the colors are very pigmented and long lasting. I mostly like neutral colors, but with this palette the possibilities are endless. There are a few cons tho, which are some of the ingredients like mineral oil, and talc, not so good...

3/11/2009

M.A.C Select/Sheer Loose Powder in NC30

This is an incredibly fine, feathery light loose powder. It's perfect to set the foundation and to refresh your makeup if you have oily skin. I highly recommend this product.

M.A.C Studio fix Powder Foundation in NC43

I'm not so sure about that one. I find it hard to blend, especially when applied with a sponge. So I use a powder brush instead, its easier and I get a better finish. The coverage is medium and can look cakey. Sephora has a much better powder foundation, I only wish they had all the colors for every skintone.

M.A.C Lipglass in Underage and C-Thru

I love both of these lipglosses, very beautiful light colors that can be matched with your usual lipstick or used to tone down pigmented lips, or just to get a wet look on bare natural lips. What I don't like about M.A.C lipglosses is that they are very, very sticky. The feeling on the lips is not really pleasant. They got the nice M.A.C vanilla scent which I love.

3/05/2009

M.A.C Lipstick in Creme D' Nude (Cremesheen)

Creme D'Nude is almost, not to say the same, as Myth lipstick. The only differences is that Creme D' Nude is a cremesheen (glossier) and slightly pinker and Myth is a satin (but looks opaque when applied) and slightly more beige. Looks nice worn alone or with a lipgloss on top.

3/03/2009

Nars Lipbalm Sabrina

I have wanted to get this lipbalm for a while, and I finally got it. Well, I am not satisfied with it. I loved the color on the stick and when swatched on my hand, it looked like a very nice pink. When I applied it on my lips, it looked like a bright lilac-mauve! The kind of color that makes me look dead! I would have to wear it with a neutral lipstick or lipgloss, but I won't even bother. I love the packaging tho, it's very chic, and the moisturizing power of the balm is ok. I also like the melon scent very much. Unfortunately, because of the color, I won't purchase again.

2/26/2009

L'oreal Professional Liss Extreme (Extremely smoothing) Shampoo

I think this shampoo is only available at salons or at stores like Sally beauty Supply. I got it at the salon, when my hair was extremely dry and unmanageable. I love its consistency, its very gentle on my hair and its smells good. Its a little expensive but I rather like to spend a little more and get a professional quality, cause I have tried drugstore brands such as VO5 and they gave me dandruff. Its worth the price.

Max Factor Eyeliner in "150 Dollar Signs"

I love the color which is like a taupe, I use it on my eyebrows and sometimes as a lipliner. It's an automatic kind of pencil with a sharpener on the opposite end, but it doesn't sharpen very well. It also doesn't last very long.

L'Oreal Demaq'Expert - Satin touch makeup remover

This product is an innovation from l'Oreal. Its a professional, concentrated formula especially made to remove waterproof makeup. It smells really good, and is quite thick. Same price range than Pond's cold cream.