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

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

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

xox

OOTD 3rd of March 2013

Today we had  a lovely day , so we thought  why  not go and have a walk in the Hyde park. 

I love to wear this coat form H&M (which I got last year) as it is quite long  and   it nicely shapes the body. 

When it get quite windy, my hat is my best friend.

I love my Michael Kors handbag- so classy, amazing quality and as I got it as a present, love it even more.

Such a good buy-bought last year in M&S-they are so comfortable and cute.

Obviously I really like H&M things, because I am not the biggest spender on clothes, so their nice clothes for good price work the best:) (This scarf I got from mu sister El, just so nice as it has ombre effect)

How did you enjoy this lovely Sunday?

Lucia

xox

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

xox