April 2014 Favourites

Another month is finished and is time for monthly favourites. Excuse me being hyper in this video, but I was after 3 coffee and it was quite late. I hope you enjoy nevertheless :) 
Products mentioned:
Smashbox Brow tech trio in Blonde L'oreal Infallible Eyeshadow in 001 Time Resist White Chanel Illusion D'ombre Long wear luminous eyeshadow in Emerveille Mac lipstick in Creme cup Too Faced Perfect lips  lipliner in Perfext nude (I have the old packaging, it comes as a twist up now)
Paula's Choice Skin perfecting 2% BHA Gel exfoliant Benefit It's potent! eye cream
OPI Nail envy (you can get one on eBay for very good price:)) Jo Malone Rose Water & Vanilla
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Skincare and makeup I bring to the GYM

I am sure I am just one of few people who do their normal skincare routine even if they go to gym. But, I have bought the products so I use them, so I make sure I am using them even if I have to bring them with me to the gym. Some of them I put into smaller containers, some of them, just as they are. Here you have my skincare routine I bring with me. 

 The list of makeup I take is definitely much longer as it is my everyday makeup: (Paul&Joe makeup bag)

- Benefit Coralista blush

- Benefit Hoola bronzer

- Bare Minerals Illuminating Mineral veil

- Estee Lauder Double wear in 1N1

- RealTechniques miracle sponge

- Urban Decay Primer potion in Eden

- MAC Prolongwear concealer

- Bobbi Brown Creamy concealer

- Shu Uemura eyelash curler

- Clinique Lash building primer

- Clinique High impact extreme in Extreme black

- L'oreal Superliner

- Rimmel Scandaleyes in Nude 005

- Clinique Superfine liner for brows

- Brushes: RealTechniques blush brush, Chanel Powder/contour brush, MAC 187 (for powder), 239 (for packing the eyeshadows), 217 (blending eye brush), 219 (pencil eye brush), 204 (lash brush), 212 (flat definer brush)

 I change my lipsticks on an everyday basis, so I always have a different one with me:)

Do you have any special routine when you are at the gym? 

Share in the comments:)

Brighter, healthier and glowy skin

Recently with the whole wedding preparation I have started to be obsessed with having glowy skin. As, after few reads I found out is the main thing your skin should be doing while having the big day, I just had to dig more and find the perfect products, makeup items that will help achieve the perfect bridal skin. 

And let me start with, thank God there is makeup and we can help fake some of it. 

As a constant biggest judge of my skin, I sometimes feel it can get closer to my desired finish, but when, oh, when? 

I have inserted few products into my skincare and as well makeup routine that I believe are helping with me going the path I am currently desiring.

1. Skincare

The best is definitely to start with your skincare routine and making sure that either chemical exfoliation or the manual on is part of it. I personally prefer to use exfoliating toners on an everyday basis and then help with masks a little as well. There is Ren Glycolactic radiance renewal mask, Liquid Gold smoothing & Perfecting mask, but my all time favourite is Clinique turnaround instant facial as it gives the results of brighter, smoother skin, but is very gentle (and plus I look like smurf when I wear it;))

Having a moisturiser or a serum that helps brighten skin is always amazing plus, I like to have a night treat that gives me smooth and healthy skin in the morning. I am currently using Clinique Turnaround (from the same line) overnight moisturiser. I would really like to try the Bodyshop vitamin E serum-in-oil which sounds amazing (and when tried on hand in the store, I feel very tempted).

2. Primer

Shall we come to faking the glow now?:) I absolutely adore illuminating primers because they really work. Well, plus some other amazing products, but trust me, people will tell that you are glowing, well, at least the ones around me can always tell when I try to give extra glow or not. Anywas, my all time favourite is L'oreal lump magique which I talked about for ages, but currently I wanted to treat myself for wedding and go for something more luxurious and got Tom Ford Illuminating primer. So far tried it few times and really like, but proper review will be coming your way soon. 

3. Powder

If you are going all glowy and then set all of your base with a matte powder, all of the work was for nothing. Therefore I love to set my foundation with illuminating powder. I currently made a review of Bourjois Java rice powder which I love, but when I finished it and checked that it lasted for 4 months, I wanted to check if there is anything that might be a better value. And I did. Bourjois java rice powder is  £9.99 for 3.5g and Bare minerals Illuminating mineral veil is £20 for 9g. 

4. Highlighter

If you are not a fan of highlighting powder and you like to highlight only certain part of the skin, there are liquids, cream and powders. For example I have here Smashbox artificial light (liquid), Tom Ford Shade and illuminate (cream) and Mac Soft and gentle mineralise skin finish. My favourite is Probably Mac one as it is the easiest to apply on an everyday basis.

Are any of you ladies into glowy skin as well? Any tips or products that work for you? Share, please, I would love to hear your recommendations:)

Have a great day everyone:)

Foundations without pump

When you talk to any girl that uses foundation on a everyday basis, none really like those foundations that don't have a pump. It can be ok with some with which the application is easy for example when the packaging is squeezy tube, but otherwise, such a hustle. 

I have been loving two foundations which don't have pump and this downside was really unpractical when quickly trying to apply makeup in the morning. The foundations I am talking about are: Estee Lauder Double wear (perfect full coverage foundation for those days when you are breaking out or want flawless finish) and Clinique Superbalanced makeup (great medium coverage with natural finish).

Then I believe my friend Lauren told me that you can use MAC FOUNDATION PUMP (for £4) for Double Wear. I am not currently using double wear on an everyday basis, but I thought, when it works on that foundation, might as well try it on my Clinique Superbalanced makeup. 

AND IT WORKS:)

So for those of you, who don't like the idea of foundation without pump, try this out. I am not saying that the MAC foundation pump will work on every foundation, but I am sure of these two:)

Hope this helped:)

Have a wonderful day:)

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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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

xox

MAC Pressed pigment in Blonde streak

Everyone loves MAC eyeshadows, but going for their pigments is definitely part of every girl's makeup bag. Well, after me trying their pressed pigment in Blonde streak I feel impressed.

It is rather a colour which you to lightly put in the middle of eye or use it as a highlighter for eyes, so it gives like a glitter on the eyes. 

The actual glitter is quite visible and looks big when applied to the brush, so I would definitely recommend just to rather press it either with finger or a brush.

In the product you are getting 3g and on mac website the actual pressed pigments are described like this: "An intensely creamy highlighter offering extreme pearlescence and versatility of finish.  Apply dry for a high shine, or on damp skin for a dramatic wet look. Provides eye-catching sheer-to-moderate buildable coverage and natural dimension finish."

The shade Blonde streak is a light cream champagne colour.

So just to recap everything: Great highlighting shimmer for your nights out or for sparkly days:) And let me just say I love to have sparkly days everyday, so this pigment just works for me:)

You can buy the pigment here. (Price: £17.00)

Lucia

xox

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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Summer heat beauty essentials

Happy Tuesday everyone, I found that I had this post here ready and forgot it to sent. I hope it will still help you with my few ideas of making the summer heat days more bearable and enjoyable:)

SKIN:
- light moisturiser (Clinique Moisture surge/ Biotherm aquasource)
- SPF (Clinique City block, Institut esthederm bronz repair)
- Gradual tan (No7 with spf 15)
- refreshing sprays (oily skin-Aveda botanical kinetics toning mist
                               hydrating- Clinique moisture surge, MAC mineralize charged water
                               therapeutic- Caudalie Beuaty elixir)

MAKEUP:
- primers (Smashbox, eyes: Too faced, Nars)
- lighter coverage foundation (tinted moisturiser: Laura Mercier, BB creams or CC creams- Garnier, Dior)
- creamy concealer rather than stick
- cheek and lip stains (Benefit)
- waterproof mascara (my favourite: L'oreal telescopic)
-long-wearing eyeshadows (Maybelline)
- powder (Dior Skinnude, Rimmel Stay-matte)
- oil-control papers (Essence, Bobbi Brown, Chanel)

HAIR:
- colour protection (Aveda, L'oreal)
- protecting oils (Kallos Blossy crystal fluid for blond hair)
- texture (Bumble and bumble surfe spray)

BODY:
- plasters
- tissues and wet wipes
- mints
- hand sanitizer
- spray-on deodorant
- deo for feet


Enjoy the hot days to the fullest with your family and friends:)

And if you are still going for holiday, ENJOY:)

Lucia

xox

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

xox