What I am packing for my 3 week holidays

Products mentioned in the video: Tangle teezer Clinique mild clarifying lotion Hydraluron Nivea stress protect deodorant roll-on Emma Hardie cleansing balm Clarins Relax Bath and shower concentrate Holistic silk eye sleeping mask Warming eye pack Michael Todd eye o-sonic Origins vitazing spf 15 Wei lifting mask Nivea warming up mask Oral B dental floss (tape) Origins eye doctor Clinique moisture surge and moisture surge intense L'occitane cherry blossom hand cream Clinique anti-blemish clearing treatment Clarins eye makeup remover Cotton pads Clinique turnaround overnight moisturiser sample Purity Philosophy cleanser sample  REN clarifying cleanser Lush Marilyn hair treatment Lush New shampoo Lush Jungle conditioner Clarisonic mia Sanctuary body brush Bodyshop bodybutter in cocoa

Products I mentioned in the video: Dior trio Hoola benefit bronzer Clinique Plum poppy blend blush Aveda blue oil balancing Soap&glory Sexymotherpucker in Fushiaristic, Nudist Clinique chubby stick intense in Mightiest maraschino Giorgio Armani 601 Topshop Trigger lipstick MAC Rebel lipstick MAC Creme cup lipstick Shu Uemura eyelash curler Borjouis Java rice powder Joe&Paul bag Dior diorskin nude powder Dior J'adore perfume Clinique superfine eyebrow pencil  in Soft blonde Giorgio armani Luminous silk foundation in 003 L'oreal super liner in black MAC eyeshadow in Shale Chanel Emerveille cream shadow Origins plantscription concealer MAC prolongwear concealer in NW15 Ojon mascara Brushes: mac 187, rt blush brush, mac 168, 239, 217, 204 Clinique bottom lash mascara in black Rt sponge

Fall makeup look | Easy Smokey green eyes

I am normally quite natural eye makeup kind of girl, but once when I was playing around, I came up with this look and really liked it. Asked you on instagram if you would like to see the tutorial and you said YES:) so here it it, I hope you enjoy:)

Products used in the tutorial:

Clinique superfine liner for brows in Soft blonde
Soap&Glory The daily double Lidshadow &liner stick pencil in Fresh green/Greenlight
MAC 217 brush
MAC Omega eyeshadow
MAC 239 brush
MAC Pfloof eyeshadow
Clinique high impact extreme in Extreme black
Clinique bottomlash mascara in Black

optional:
MAC Humid eyeshadow

Lips:
Baby lips Maybelline in Peach kiss


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Lucia

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"just paid" Beauty haul

You know those times when you just got paid and for the whole previous month you were eyeing some cool things and you just have to get them? Oh well, that was my mood on Monday. I managed to get some items which I wanted for a while and I am excited to share them with you:)

Firstly the Fountain beauty molecule has been advertised for a while, but it was time when Caroline Hirons mentioned that The hyaluronic molecule is coming, I started to have a proper interest in these goodies. I checked reviews on boots website and as I am getting married in April, I thought it would be a nice treat to try if these could help with my skin getting healthy, glowy and plumped. I will keep you posted on these:)

This month my management change at work and it was quite unexpected and stressful. For that reason I was having a lot of headaches, so I wanted to get something to calm me down, so I got these rollerballs from Aveda. One is Blue oil to balance and the other Stress-fix with rather lavender scent. These will be great also on my travels.

There is never enough of creamy eyeshadows, so no excuse for this paintpot in Vintage selection.

I was nervously waiting when this sponge will finally come to the stores. It was online, but I just like to get my things from stores if I can.

I was never a user of a foundation sponge, so I am a newbie, I am just trying this out, but so far, so good.

It completely changes though how I do my makeup. It is a funny little tool:)

After trying some of the Origins products, I had on my wishlist their moisturizers. I didn't particularly need one, but after reading reviews, knowing how I loved every single product I have already tried, I just couldn't resist. So far, the scent is very pleasant and no reaction to it.

As we all know, Boujrois is owning Channel, so sometimes when I am hooked on something from Chanel, I am trying to find it in Boujrois. This time I really liked the Beiges and as much as I was tempted to buy it, I rather went for this Java rice powder. I am not claiming it is the same thing, but let me just say that I love this so far. I am using it allover as it gives very nice settled glow and oh man, love, love, love.

I have been painting my nails on a regular basis, so no time for playing around. I hope this will truly be Magic nail polish remover. 

Since my friend Lauren did a blogpost about Seche vite topcoat and how amazing it is, I wanted it. But £9 and I had another topcoat, I decided to wait. But boots were having offer, so oh well, I got it. And it is GOOD. The texture is very thick, the applicator not my favourite, but it really does dry fast and protects the nails well. Proper review later on though:)

Did you make any naughty purchases after you got paid this month? Share. Would love to hear. 

Lucia

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September favourites

September favourites

It started to feel like autumn, so my makeup went into darker shades and definitely more plumy and berry. My favourite blusher is Mac plum foolery, which doesn't show as extreme on cheeks, I would be brave enough to claim that you can work on building it up and it never looks like you are wearing too much. 

A little bit of shimmer makes it nice and glowy on cheeks, so if you don't use highlighter, you can definitely skip it while wearing this. 

If you would tell me few years back that I would willingly wear a dark lipstick, I wouldn't believe you. But somehow these past 2 years I have really enjoyed it. Apply a little something on the eyes and darker lip colour. 

I am sure I am loving it now as I got a lot of compliments wearing it, but this just really makes fun from makeup, changing it up and having different looks. 

My favourites has been Mac rebel and Topshop trigger.

If you are after a cheap body lotion, I would highly recommend this Garnier body lotion. Smells good and is easily absorbed. The only thing I am not the biggest fan of is the packaging, making it complicated with getting the product out...and the opening lid...oh, no...

I need a good hydrating eye cream all year around and most of them just feel too greasy. My undereye area just can't handle that so after I found this Origins eye cream, I was a very happy bunny. Feels good, hydrates, leaves no residue, smells like cucumbers and has no harsh ingredients. 

read my review here for Origins eye doctor

It is quite challenging for me to explain how this setting spray really changes my makeup, but somehow my makeup looks fresh, literally after whole day at work, I don't have to worry about looking crap (even if I can feel that;)) so definitely recommend this big time.

What I am wearing on my nails in the video:

On my nails: No7 Damson dream, OPI Mariah Carey collection

My hair was having that phase when it just didn't want to perform. The same thing happened year ago and after I went for Lush haircare routine, it went back to normal. So I am back to Lush routine as you could find out from this and I just forgot how much I love this conditioner. Light, with specific scent which I became to love and hydrating benefits, it is just my love. And perfect for travel.

A treat this month was this Jo Malone candle and it really makes whole apartment smell divine. So happy I got this, but I am really bad in burning it so it doesn't do a hole. Oh well. 

Easiest breakfast that really makes me happy. Red berries porridge, normally I put cinnamon, golden syrup and some fruits on the top. It fills me up and is healthy.

What have you been loving previous month? Let me know in the comments:)

Lucia

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Flawless foundation routine: 9 steps

SETTING SPRAY

I came to this product again after while and I have to say it really does make a difference. I love it as it feels just like water, so no extra creamy step as a primer would do. It really makes your makeup stay, doesn't move and if I have that odd blemish, the concealer stays on better.

I tend to spray it before and after.

FOUNDATION

I am somehow always on a hunt for best foundation. I want coverage without feeling too much. I think I found the right one. It is definitely on a pricier side and that was the reason why I was hesitating for so long. But.....oh man, this is like a dream. My skin looks better, looks healthier, even and well balanced.

I apply it with any brush that I just grab, but personally my favourites are kabuki brushes.

POWDER

I was very disappointed with the packaging of this Dior powder as it broke. Oh, come on, it is not £3 I paid for it....anyways, the actual powder is really nice. (used with MAC 187 brush)

ALLOVER CONCEALER

My absolute favourite concealer of all time is Origins plantscription. Covers well without looking caky. 

UNDER EYE CONCEALER

The best concealer for under eyes is mac prolongwear. Just the best covering (it can be a little bit drying so make sure you are using a great eye cream before)

BLUSH

Blush with my loved RT brush which it makes it so easy. Just apply on cheeks upwards and you are good to go.

BRONZER

I am not going mental with bronzer, just trying to give a little bit of warmth to the skin. Close to hairline. Define my cheekbones. 

HIGHLIGHTER

Highlighter really does make a difference with giving the glow to the skin. My favourite is this MAC soft and gentle. I never use my others.

SET IT ALL

The last time spraying this setting spray and my makeup actually lasts my whole day at work. When it handles that, I am happy.

Any amazing foundation secrets you are on your own? Definitely leave a comment down below, would love to see them:)

Lucia

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