April favourites

New video, april favourites:) I managed to get lights, so the video is hopefully much better quality. I am super excited:) I hope you will like it:)

Nové video, obľúbené aprílové vecičky. Dokázala som zohnať svetlá, takže dúfam, že kvalita je lepšia. Som úplne z toho nadšená. Dúfam, že sa bude páčiť:)

Things mentioned / Spomenuté veci:
Aveeno body lotion, lavender scent / Aveeno telové mlieko, levanduľová vôňa
Liquid gold Smoothing and perfecting mask / Liquid gold vyhladzovacia a zdokonaľujúca maska
L'oreal 3 in 1 Purifying Micellar Solution / L'oreal 3 v jednom čistiaci micelárny roztok
Clinique plum poppy blend blush / Clinique plum poppy blend lícenka
favourite on TV: Lie to me, Made in Chelsea / Obľúbené v TV: Lie to me, Made in Chelsea
favourite book: Anita Moorjani: Dying to be me / Obľúbená kniha: Anita Moorjani: Zomrieť a nájsť samu seba

Lucia

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3 work hairstyles

1st hairstyle:

2nd hairstyle:

3rd hairstyle:

Lucia

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Empty products #3

Another video:)

Moje ďalšie video:)

products mentioned: (spomenuté produkty)
pink hair gel: colour extreme hair art: on Boots website I found only the spray version: http://www.boots.com/en/Colour-Xtreme-Hair-Art-Spray-75ml_870910/?CAWELAID=334513037
finished products:
gliss kur hair repair regeneration express balm
Redken blonde glam conditioner
Lush Ro's argan body conditioner
Bathandbody works: secret wonderland body lotion
Nivea double effect deodorant
Nivea extra whitening anti-perspirant
Aveeno moisturizing lotion
Liz earle cleanse and polish hot cloth cleanser
Clinique repair wear laser focus serum
Clinique anti-blemish solutions clearing moisturizer
Origins checks and balances
Bobbi brown extra eye repair cream
Clinique even better eyes dark circle corrector
No7 Airbrush away primer
Laura Mercier universal invisible loose setting powder
Clinique 101 invisible matte

Lucia

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Haul April 2013

I finally did it again! I made a video after 7 months. I truly feel amazing. If you have time, check it out:)

Konečne som to znova urobila! Urobila som video po siedmych mesiacoch. Cítim sa skutočne skvele. Ak máte čas, kuknite si:)

Lucia

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A vibrator for your face? Amazing Asian beauty products

I love to look for new products, products that change your skin or makeup experience. The one place that never disappoints me is eBay where I can find loads of amazing products from Asia.

Let me share few cool things I found while browsing:

For most of us the underarms are little bit darker. Whatever I do, if I am perfectly shaved or waxed, my underarms just don't look perfect. So far I tried one of these, I can't tell the verdict yet, but if I make up my mind, will tell you:) Retails only for £2.50 : 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NIVEA-ANTIPERSPIRANT-DEODORANT-ROLL-ON-GENTLE-CARE-25ML-/251247919288?pt=UK_HeathBeauty_BathShowCons_RL&var=&hash=item3a7f8b00b8

Not only our underarms get darker though. That's when this cream comes in hand. For elbows, knees, underarms and inner thigh.
Retails for £4.03.

Missing cuteness in your life? Go for these cute hand creams with cherry, apple, peach and cotton candy. Having amazing ingredients like shea butter, organic centella, organic aloe, organic lavender, organic lemon verbena, organic marshmallow root and organic chamomile.
Retails for: £5.20.











http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251172632236?var=550191104790&ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m143
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In UK we have these Vitamin Water drinks which  are specifically made for giving you "balance", "energy", "focus" and others and these facial waters reminds me of them so much. Just spray to give calmness and cooling effect (green), moisturizing effect (purple) or animation + vitality grant (yellow).
Retails for £6.59.










http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261131960562?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649

These nailpolishes are so cute and remind me so much of some of the revlon limited edition ones. And the packaging is absolutely adorable (ice creams, really?;))
Retails for: £3.29.













http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251222489613?var=550211928045&ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649

It is such a great idea with these 3 nailpolishes that you get to create amazing nail art. In different varieties from more natural to aqua to more party nails. Absolutely stunning and only for £5.14.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251111937951?var=550157210088&ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649

The last, but certainly not least is this smart vibrator that in 1 minute give a flawless foundation application. Sounds pretty funny, but the results look pretty flawless.

Retails for: £5.21.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261165695179?var=560182101453&ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649

WOULD YOU GO FOR ANY OF THESE? WHICH ONES SOUNDS THE MOST APPEALING TO YOU?

Lucia

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My favourite face makeup brushes

I wasn't the biggest addict of makeup brushes in the past,but when I found the really good ones,I see a very big difference how my makeup lasts and looks.

I would like to show you what makeup brushes I love to use on everyday basis because of their great quality and performance.

The brushes that I purchase most of time are the foundation ones. As I am wearing foundation everyday  and don't have time to wash them that often (and I wash my brushes after one use), it works for me great and I can find how they work best. Sigma angled kabuki brush works amazing! It is so ease to build up foundation and blend it where needed. 

The stippling brush from real techniques I use every time when I break out and need super coverage. Just stipple it on, looks great, natural and your skin doesn't look like it is going through the hell.

There is not a lot to tell about this brush. Just easy, quick and soft;)

I absolutely adore this brush. My only Chanel brush, which is so worth it. Use it for blush, highlighter or bronzer, depends on the look that I go for. 

It is easy to always have just right amount of blusher on-not too much, not too little. As you take blush on the tip of the brush and then blend with the whole size of the brush. 

WHICH ARE YOUR FAVOURITE BRUSHES?

Lucia

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My favourite makeup removers

It is important to have good make-up remover as when you don't remove it properly, it is impossible to have healthy skin with clogged pores;)

I would like to share the ones I currently love and certainly recommend. 

I started to take off my makeup as soon as I get home from work. Sometimes, when I am either hungry or have to do something else, I just quickly grab a wipe (No7 cleansing wipes) just to remove most of it, so my skin can breathe and later on do a normal cleansing routine with makeup remover and then cleanser. 

The first is Clean energy Cleansing oil from Origins. This last year I started to use cleansing balms and oils as I find they really dissolve all the makeup and leave skin super soft. Even when I have combination oily skin, it doesn't clog my pores. Containing sunflower, sesame and safflower oils they make perfect combination to have relaxational experience while using. Retails for £19.

Clinique cleansing balm is a special balm that melts off to an oil when warming up between the fingers. Balm that doesn't contain oil as such perfect for dry skin where it helps to nourish the dry patches and with oily cleanses deep down to the pores. Retails for £20.50.

Liz Earle's Hot cloth polish is somehow my favourite as it smells nice, it is easy to use and I try to treat to this one only sometimes as if I use it everyday, one bottle would last me for a month, which with price £13.50 isn't the best budget help. But if you want one of the best, definitely have to try. (I have never heard a bad review on this product-you try it, you love it.)

For my eyes I always (or most of the time) I like to use separate eye makeup remover. Even though all the makeup removers I mentioned remove your eye makeup as well, the best results that you can get for your eye area :nourishing your lashes (which helps them to be strong and beautiful) is definitely with separate specifically made eye makeup remover. (which removes even waterproof eye makeup) Retails for £16.

WHICH ARE YOUR FAVOURITE MAKEUP REMOVERS? DO YOU LIKE TO USE WASH OFFS OR TISSUE OFFS?:)

Lucia

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Review: Bobbi Brown Extra eye repair cream

This product is one of those products which were mentioned by few you tubers and being raved about. As this product was so hyped up, I thought it might be as well worth it. It is one the more expensive eye creams (well, I normally don't have such a high budget for them;))

Retails for £40.

Let me first just tell you the active ingredients and what help it should give you: Full of peptides, natural plant oils and humectants that helps with fine lines, wrinkles, dark circles, puffiness and dryness. Advised to first warm between fingers and then pat around the eye area. So claiming that it is going to do it all for you.

On Bobbi Brown's website is 96% positive feedback, but to be honest, I don't really get it. To me it is nothing like my other more expensive eye creams, it is worse.

The consistency is very thick, difficult to apply. Even when warming it before between fingers, it just sits on the skin and takes ages to be absorbed. I usually have to remove a little bit with finger, so I can start to do my makeup (even after 30 minutes or so...)

Claiming to do it all? The only thing I am sure it does is hydrating. It didn't help with my circles. It could help with fine lines as they are caused by dehydration around the eye area.

Overal feedback: Wouldn't repurchase it. The only plus I could find is the lasting power, as you need to use a very tiny bid of the product each time.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE EYE CREAM AND WHY?

Lucia

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Clinique bonus time Boots 7-23rd of March

As Clinique is having one of their bonus time gifts, I wanted to share what I got and little more detail about each of those products.

*if you are not familiar with bonus time: you are getting a free gift bag with 6 deluxe samples with 2 purchases from Clinique, one to be skincare:)

High impact mascara in 01 black
-oil-free (which means it is perfect for those with eyelash extensions)-adds volume with definition and length

Moisture surge (for all skin types)
-non-acnegenic, oil-free
-multi-purpose gel-cream that quickly delivers long-lasting 24h hydration that boosts and plumps up fine dry lines
-helps skin maintain hydration in changing climates, leaving it soft and comfortable
-protects against environmental damage

All about eyes (for all skin types)
-oil-free, non-acnegenic cream-gel treatment for eyes that hydrates, reduces puffins and help minimise under eye circles
-grape, mulberry root extract for puffines and B6 to strengthen and comfort skin

Chubby stick in 06 Woppin' watermelon
- a moisturizing lip balm that provides the sheer colour benefits of a lipstick while improving fine lip lines

Quickliner for eyes intense in 01 intense black
-an automatic, swivel-up eye pencil in a long-wearing formulation (oil-free)-transfer resistant, water-resistant, smudge-resistant eye liner formula

Rinse-off foaming cleanser (for normal skin)
-oil-free, creamy, mousse-like makeup solvent which dissolves makeup and sunscreens, leaves skin feeling comfortable

Really nice gift:) I will definitely use some of them for travelling as the sizes are perfect:)
And my favourite? Definitely moisture surge and the chubby stick:)

Lucia

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My makeup for a day off

For my days off, I choose completely different kind of makeup and products. I like to go for very fresh, glowy and almost no makeup look.

1. girl meets pearl from benefit (to give nice glowy base)

2. Laura Mercier Tinted moisturizer (I was applying it with my fingers, but sponge gives a little better finish)

3. NYX Cream Blush in 01 Rose petal (looks very fresh and can be used for lips-even though it made my lips a little too nude for my taste-applied with fingers and blended with stippling brush)

4. all nighter from Urban Decay (sets everything)

5. bare minerals mineral veil powder (applied only in the t-zone to set everything)

6. real techniques contour brush (because I wanted my powder only in certain areas, this brush was perfect for precision)

1. eye drops to have brighter and less red eyes

2. Smashbox brow tech (Blonde)

3. Realtechniques eyebrow brush 

4. Shu Uemura eyelash curler

5. no7Exceptional Definition from (I love this for a day off as it is in brown/black colour-not that harsh-and it contains nourishing vitamins and proteins which is a plus to help my lashes)

6. Clinique chubby stick in 07 Super strawberry (I love this for work even for a day off-beautiful colour)

Lucia

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My everyday work make-up

I always love to know what products are people using for their everyday makeup, so I thought why not share mine:)

I need my makeup stay put for whole day, that's why I use setting spray and primer afterwards. I found that it helps even around my nose area which can can greasy the most.

I like to go for a full coverage foundation, but I am trying to use more concealer where I need it and going for a foundation where it is very necessary.                      I always set my foundation with powder, currently I am trying out the bare minerals Mineral veil. 

Sometimes I like to go for a little bit of bronzer as it gives me nice colour to the face and the Sleek one works perfectly for my skin as it is not too dark. I wouldn't apply too much, but it gives nice warm, brownish colour. My orgasm blush from Nars is my favourite as it give me nice glow and healthy look to my skin, which is always a plus;)

I love having winged eyeliner for everyday, but I found that when I apply black eyeshadow on the top of my eyeliner, it looks more interesting and not that harsh for a day use. 

As a eyeprimer I am using Origins cream shadow and after that I am playing these days with Naked palette 2, which my lovely friend Lauren gave me (how sweet of her:)). And I absolutely love it. I have the original Naked palette so I never thought about picking this up, but it is truly amazing. Love the colours. 

These days I am using wearing the same products on my lips as I like the finish and colour (as seen on the picture)

Thank you so much for reading my today's post and hopefully soon I will send my days off make-up for you as it is quite different;)

Lucia

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NEW Origins Plantscription anti-ageing concealer

I am not having wrinkles yet, but I find that anti-ageing concealers in general help to smooth appearance of my skin-if it is a blemish, scar or dry skin, anti-ageing concealers work a little bit better that normal drying formulas on my skin. 

As I was already on the explore of Origins, so I thought why not try their concealer. 

From Origins website: 

"98% felt it left a smoother appearance.
√ 89% felt it softened the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

This anti-ageing concealer with Anogeissus helps cover dark circles plus reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and flaws instantly. And the creamy coverage effortlessly floats over skin without creasing, caking or sticking. Long-wearing.

Ophthalmologist tested."

Application is very smooth. I find that when I am trying to blend it, the best way is to tap with fingers rather than smoothing it around area as it kind of disappears in that way;)

Comes in 6 shades, I am owning the 01 fair, which I love to apply before my foundation, so it smoothes out, evens out the skintone and after that I don't need to use as much foundation:)

Retails for £16.

Lucia

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Clarifying lotions from Clinique

I wasn't a big expert in Clinique as I had only tried few of their products before, but now as most of my skincare is Clinique, I became more aware of how Clinique is great.

The most amazing thing I truly like are their clarifying lotions. There are quite few people not being sure if they are not too harsh for their skin, but if you get a right product for your skintype I believe you can't go wrong.

Clarifying lotion is a gentle exfoliator for the skin, so used morning and night, you are removing gently dead skin cells. Dead skin cells can lead to dull complexion, your moisturizer not being absorbed, if you have oily skin to clogged pores.

Clarifying lotion is giving so many skin benefits. I started to use anti-blemish clarifying lotion as it has anti-bacterial ingredients and the powder on the bottom controls oil. So if you have dry skin, you don't shake it, but if you have too much oil, you do shake;)

One other big plus with blemish prone is that if you have active breakouts you shouldn't use mechanical exfoliant (clarifying lotions are chemical exfoliants) as you are spreading the bacteria. So this way, you exfoliate but without spreading your breakouts.


One thing you you have to keep in mind that as it is an exfoliator you need to work gently and don't rub on the skin.

I am using it every morning and night for 2 months and my skin is much smoother, brighter and certain areas of breakouts are much visibly clearing out.



Have you ever tried Clinique clarifying lotions?

Lucia

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NEW Origins GinZing cream eyeshadows

Origins is brought some new cream eyeshadows and because I am absolutely in love with any kind of cream eyeshadow I had to go and check them out.

I know myself and normally I go for very light colours as that makes my eyes look bright and fresh.

The new GinZing cream eyeshadow are even called brightening, which sounds even more appealing to me.

From Origins website:
"This versatile, cream shadow wears for 8 hours-without creasing, streaking, settling or slipping off.

It glides on smoothly so it's easy to build and blend.

Wear alone, mix and match to create your perfect shade or use as a primer."

I have purchased two shades: 01 Vanilla Vroom and 03 Sugar Peach. I love Vanilla vroom for everyday as it doesn't have any shimmer and it perfectly works as a base as it evens out my eyelids and brightens the whole eye. 

It does stay whole day put, but I find if I apply a little bit more, it does crease. If I put a powder eyeshadow over it, it does stay though.

I love that they are more natural and they feel smooth and creamy. Definitely became part of my everyday make-up routine.

5ml, retails for £16.

Did you have a chance to try any Origins makeup yet? If so, what did you think? :)

Lucia

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