2013 beauty favourites

After a little bit of struggle I have finally managed to film a video about my beauty favourites of 2013, so here they are:

SKINCARE

Cleanser: Raw honey/REN clarifying clay cleanser

Eye cream: Origins eye doctor  

Serum: Hydraluron (hydrating), Clinique Repairwear laser focus (anti-ageing)

Mask: Aveda intensive hydrating masque (hydrating), Clinique Turnaround instant facial (exfoliating)

Makeup remover: Clinique Take the day cleansing balm

BODY

Shower gel: Soap&glory Rich and famous (for winter), Original source in Vanilla and raspberry (for summer)

Body lotion: Rituals Magic touch Cherry blossom & Rice milk

HAIR

Shampoo: Redken Blonde glam (for blonde hair), Aussie Miracle moist (for dehydrated hair)

Conditioner: Aussie 3 minute miracle reconstructor

Mask: Coconut oil

Brush: Tangle teezer

Hair oil: Blossy Crystal fluid for blonde hair by kallos

Hair styling product: Bumble&bumble dry spun finish

MAKEUP
Foundation application product: RealTechniques Miracle complexion sponge

Primer: L'oreal Lumi magique pure light primer

Foundation: Giorgio Armani Luminous silk, Clinique Superbalanced makeup (for everyday)

Concealer: Origins plantscription anti-ageing concealer (for face), MAC prolongwear (for under eyes)

Blush: Benefit Coralista blush

Bronzer: Benefit hoola bronzer

Lipstick: Trigger from Topshop (perfect dark red), Clinique Chubby stick intense in Mightiest maraschino (perfect brighter red), YSL Rouge volute in 13 (perfect coral)

Brow product: Clinique superfine liner for brows in Soft blonde

Powder: Bourjois Java rice powder

Eyeliner pencil: Rimmel Scandaleyes kohl pencil in 005 Nude

Eyeliner: L'oreal Superliner

Mascara: L'oreal false lash telescopic mascara, Clinique High impact extreme mascara

Are any of these your favourites as well?:) 

I would love to know your favourite product of 2013 (or in general):) 

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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

xox

June 2013 favourites

June has been  really exciting and I have loved some nice products. 

Jún bol veľmi zaujímavý mesiac a zbožňovala som zopár super produktov.

Products I have loved:


Nails:

Sensational nail kit-currently wearing French manicure in Sheer pink (in the video I am wearing Miss behave)

Sensational kit na nechty-v súčasnosti mám na nechtoch Francúzsku manikúru (vo videu mám Miss behave)

Makeup:

Nyx blush in Rose petal

Diorskin nude compact in 020

L'oreal False lash telescopic in waterproof black

Me wearing just the mascara.

Fotka, na ktorej mám iba maskaru.














Skincare:

Skincare

Hair:

Bumble and Bumble Surf spray

Inhibitif advanced hair-free serum

Thank you for stopping by:)

Ďakujem za vašu návštevu:)

Lucia

xox

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

xox

Current favourites

As it is a little bit late to talk about February favourites, let me share some of my current favourites with you.

Ojon hair mask

I love this mask, you put it into your hair for 30 minutes and then do your normal routine-wash, condition... and your hair will be super shiny and looking strong. I was sceptical as my hair is quite fine (and normally hair masks which are on the greasier side are just too heavy), but this just gives moisture not too much, not too little.
Oh, and it smells quite nutty. I would't recommend to go and sleep with it as I couldn't sleep whole night when I had it on as the smell is definitely overpowering;)

Origins cream eyeshadow in Vanilla vroom

Perfect base for everyday.



































Origins anti-ageing concealer

I think I talked about this too much on my blogpost: http://luciaknowsbest.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/new-origins-plantscription-anti-ageing.html. But since I started using it, I stopped using my foundation as this perfects my skin enough for everyday:)

Urban Decay Naked palette 2

This was very unexpected gift from my friend Lauren as she was getting rid of makeup she doesn't use. So seriously, how can you not use this? It is amazing, surprised I never thought if getting it;)

Eos lipbalms

My wonderful friend Lauren brought me these from US and I absolutely love them. I told her today when she goes next, I want more. They are addictive. Even my boyfriend likes them (and he is certainly not into any kind of skincare;))

to eat popcorn

I like to snack something all the time, so having popcorn on olive oil feels like quite healthy one?...:)

TV show: Mr Selfridge

I have Selfridges on my way to work, so having a little bit more info about the famous Mr Selfridge is amazing. It is sometimes a little bit of drama, but if you ever shopped it Selfridges, you would love it. After me starting to watch the show I enjoy going to the store and enjoy my shopping a lot. 

WHAT DO YOU LOVE RIGHT NOW? :)

Lucia xox