I never tire to try new mascaras; it is always great to discover a new brand.
Sometimes, they don’t live to expectations, but this is not the case with the Clarins Wonder Perfect Mascara.
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Primed and prepped: a guide to primers
Many a times I went on about how primers changed my life and how important they are in the makeup routine. I will give you a brief round-up not to bore you.
Pretty lips and cheeks with Sleek
I believe the very first red lipstick I bought in the UK was from Sleek. It was way before my beauty blogging days and I bought it for a fancy dress party.
Red soles… for your lips. Louboutin lipstick is coming
Image: Sofie Valkiers (Instagram)
Oooh, Loubi… oooh…
It looks like some fabulous Louboutin Lipsticks in matte red have been peppered around the world. With the successful launch of the nail polishes, no wonder Mr. Louboutin would venture into more beauty, after all, his works are beauty itself (yes, yes, I am a fan).
Changing foundations: discovering Hourglass Immaculate
10 years. The time I stuck to the same brand of foundation. Admittedly between different types, but mainly one for more than half of that time.
Bronde, strobing, baking and clown-contouring: are they really new?
Recently we have seen “new” beauty “trends” popping up everywhere: strobing, bronde and clown-contouring.
Friday Fixation: Christmas in July
Yes. You heard it. I did say Christmas. In July. Honestly, with all companies having the Christmas press events over July, there is no way I cannot obsess about it.
There are so many lovely things (see what I did there?!) coming up from amazing brands, I just cannot wait.
Glowing with the Inika Light Reflect Highlighting Creme (review)
Highlighters are a essential part of my makeup routine; on a daily basis, I always wear it on the top of my cheekbones.
I am always looking for the next go-to product, so I was very happy to get hold of the Inika Light Reflect Highlighting Creme.
Nails of the week: a whole lot of blue
I know the “nails of the week” title is currently a bit of a lie. They haven’t been coming weekly, but they are still coming.
Do not despair, I haven’t been walking around with appaling talons, I promise, but lately I have been going back to basics more often than not. Not sure why, but my love of plain red and nude has been reignited big time, and there isn’t anything exciting to show every single week.
Having said that, I did get quite excited about this one. First because I love blue. Second, because the enjoyed my previous metallic dot manicure. Third, there are five shades of blue.
I used, from thumb to pinkie: Collection Blue My Mind, Kiko 385, GOSH Sea Foam, Nails Inc Oxford and Topshop Boy Next Door.
Topped off with the gorgeous Nails Inc Electric Lane holographic topcoat and added lovely silver dots from Seekers of the Sun temporary metallic tattoo, which are of great quality on skin and on nails, I have to say.
Seche Vite sealed all off.
Quite happy with this one!
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Re-visiting a classic: the Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream
If memory hasn’t betrayed me, I believe Elizabeth Arden’s Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant was the very first skincare I had access to when I got to London more than a decade ago.
So Many Lovely Things 