November favourites

I know November is quite behind, but just wanted to quickly share my favourites that I had thorough the month.


L'oreal lumi magique primer

Primer that makes the skin looking glowy and even when I didn't have enough sleep at night, my skin can still look good:)

Chanel Chance Eau tendre
Definitely my favourite Chanel perfume being sweet, but mature fragrance. Amazing.

Clinique superbalanced makeup
Foundation that gives medium coverage with natural finish and helps to give moisture to dry areas on face and control oil on oilier. I love this one for everyday working days:)

Smashbox Halo powder
I mentioned this babe in my perfect under-eye post here. It is hydrating powder that brightens and sets your concealer. Perfect for those dark under-eyes.

 Korres Jasmine lip balm
Amazingly smelling lipbalm that gives slight tint hydrates the lips without feeling too greasy. (but still on the greasier side;))

Bleach London Rose hair non-permanent hair colour
 Since I did a video I had proper chance to try it out, so I might do a separate blogpost as I have heard mixed reviews about these. But just quickly, I really loved this one, giving a little bit of colour without going too crazy, damaging your hair and changing your style dramatically:)

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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August favourites

August has finished, like I don't know how and we are already in September. I have found few amazing products that I love, so here they are:

Chanel Illusion D'ombre Long Wear Luminous Eyeshadow in Emerveille
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MAC Pro longwear concealer

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Benefit hoola bronzing powder

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review of this bronzer: here

Batiste XXL Plumping powder 5g

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Sanctuary 5 min Thermal Detox Mask 100 ml

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Xen-tan Dark lotion Weekl Self-tan 236 ml

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How not to get old

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Lucia

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FOTD-Glowy coral

L'oreal Lumi magique primer
DiorSkinNude BB creme (002)
Origins Plantscription concealer (01 Light)
Chanel natural finish pressed powder (20 clair)
Real Techniques expert face brush
MAC 129 brush

Maybelline Anti-age The eraser eye (light)
Clinique airbrush concealer (04 neutral fair)
Smashbox Halo yellow colour correcting hydrating powder

Benefit Coralista blush
MAC Soft and gentle mineralize skinfinish highlighter
Real techniques Blush brush

Clinique Superfine liner (Soft blonde)
Soap and glory The double crayon liner (using the lidshadow under the brows)
Elif C eyeshadow bruh (blending the highlighter colour )

base: MAC Bare study paint pot
allover lid: MAC Phloof!
middle of the lid till crease: MAC Satin taupe
crease: MAC Cranberry
eyeliner: L'oreal Superliner (Black)
Shu eumura eyelash curler
Clinique High lengths mascara (Black)
MAC 217 brush
MAC 239 brush

YSL lipstick rouge volupte 13 Revlon Lipgloss (170 Coral Reef)

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 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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