FOTD #10

Hi Beauties!

So I decided to step out of my comfort zone a.k.a stop being lazy when it comes to applying make-up. I always wear neutral looks, rarely coloured eyeshadow. It's a shame that I don't use all the make-up that I own and I want to change that. So from now on I will take the time to use all the gorgeous bright shadows that I own. This is today's look:

Face:

-MAC Matchmaster Foundation in 7.5 and Studio Fix Fluid Foundation in nc50 (mixed together)

-MAC Pro Longwear Concealer in nw35 and nc45 (mixed together under eyes)

-Black Opal Deluxe Finishing Powder in 02 light

Eyebrows:

-BH Cosmetics Gel Eyeliner in Coffee

-MAC Studio Finish Concealer in nw40

Eyes:

-TFSI

-INGLOT e/s in 480 (lid)

-INGLOT e/s in 496 (inner corner)

-MAC e/s in Swiss Chocolate and Espresso (crease+bridge colour)

-INGLOT e/s in 74 (crease)

-INGLOT e/s in 72 and MAC e/s in Brun (lower lashline)

-Milani Liquid Eye Eyeliner in 01 Black (waterline)

-Milani Eye Tech Liquid Eyeliner in 01 Black (lashline)

-INGLOT Long&Curly Mascara

Cheeks:

-Sleek Contour Kit in Medium 885 (contour + highlight)

-Sleek Blush in Flushed 935

Lips:

-Dior Addict Lipstick in Beige Mondaine 623

-Cartice Infinite Shine Lip Gloss in 020 Best Seller, Truth Teller

Smooches to you all x

As you can see I also dusted of Lynette (protective style) for this look lol!

Do you like this look? Let me know!

Lots of Love

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Skincare: Clarins Haul

Hi Lovelies!

For years I've used Biodermal skincare. After a while I didn't see the results I was used to and wanted to try other brands. I've used the Clinique 3-step skincare line (did nothing for my skin) and drugstore brands like Garnier, Nivea, Clean&Clear etc. All a waste of my money. 

In January I tested out a couple Clarins samples and really liked them. But at the time (and months after lol) I didn't want to "splurge" on skincare. Well I gave in and bought all the basics :)

A closer look at the products:

Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser with Shea Butter - "As gentle as cleansing milk, and as effective as soap, this creamy mousse floats away make-up, pollutants and pore-clogging debris—without disturbing skin’s natural moisture balance. Softens, smoothes and soothes with nourishing Shea Butter and Pro-Vitamin B5. Clean-rinse formula neutralises the drying effects of hard water."

Clarins One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser - "Clarins gentle, spa-fresh cleanser polishes-away make-up, embedded impurities and spent surface cells in one time-saving step—revealing the glowing skin beneath. Orange extract softens, refreshes and revives. Moringa Seed extract purifies and refines while preserving your skin’s natural moisture level. Gentle Silica Microbeads tackle clogged pores. Now that’s refreshing!"

Clarins Toning Lotion with Camomile - "Alcohol-free toner—with gentle Camomile, Alpine Herbs, and Linden extracts—removes every last trace of cleanser, leaving dry or normal skin clean and perfectly radiant. Softens, soothes and smoothes irritations. Also, preps skin for the Clarins treatments that follows."

Clarins Daily Energizer Cream-Gel - "A refreshing and light cream-gel that delivers ideal hydration and a matte finish. Non-oily, it’s also a perfect base for make-up. An innovative combination of plant extracts. An energising cream-gel that refreshes skin, ensures a matte result and ideal moisture balance all day long. Recommended for women in their 20's."

These are the samples I received:

The day after I had bought all these products I reveived a gift in the mail. And guess what it was...

IT'S THE CLARINS DAILY ENERGIZER SET!

 Too funny. I received this gift from Glamour magazine because I've been a loyal subscriber for seven years. Very nice of them. Now I'm not gonna lie, I would be pissed if I bought this exact same set the day before... Just saying :p 

I'm very excited to try all these products and I will do a review after I've used them for a while.

Have you ever used Clarins skincare? What is your favourite skincare line/product?

Lots of Love

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Source product descriptions:

 http://www.clarins.co.uk/

OOTD #1 Sort of..

Hi Lovelies!

This is my first OOTD. Well.. I did not actually wear it out LOL. I just got it yesterday after I saw it on Shirley from meek-n-mild. I wanted it right away. Such a classy yet sexy dress. It's from the Mrs. Carter collection at H&M.

Dress | H&M 

Belt | Primark

What do you think about the dress? Did you pick up anything from this collection?

Lots of Love

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Hair: UPDATED Hair Regimen + Products

Hi Lovelies!

I decided to share my updated hair regimen. Well my regimen hasn't really changed, more the products that I use. I try to keep it really simple. It may seem like I use a lot of products, but I alternate between the products. And they work really well for me.

So here it goes:

My Regimen

-Shampoo/Co-wash every 3-7 days

-Deep Condition 1-2x week

-Add my leave-ins (liquid & cream) + serum

-Airdry, Blow dry or do a Rollerset

-Moisturize and Seal 

-Style hair

I relax my hair every 8-10 weeks

Products

(alternate between the products)

Shampoo

L'oreal Everpure Colour Care & Moisture Shampoo

L'oreal EverCrème Intense Nourishing Shampoo 

KeraCare Hydrating Detangling Shampoo

ORS Creamy Aloe Shampoo (clarifying)

Deep Conditioner/Co-wash

KeraCare Moisturizing Conditioner for colour treated hair

ORS Olive Oil Replenishing Conditioner

ORS Olive Oil Hair Masque

L'oreal Everpure Colour Care & Moisture Conditioner (rinse out)

Organix Moroccan Argan Oil Conditioner (co-wash)

L'oreal Elvive Smooth-Silk Intense Anti-Frizz Conditioner (co-wash)

Leave-in Conditioner

CON Strenght & Shine leave-in conditioner with Argan Oil (liquid)

Jane Carter Solution Revitalizing Leave-in Conditioner (liquid)

Bee Mine Deja's Hair Milk (cream)

Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Intensely Smooth leave-in conditioning cream (cream)

Moisturizer

Bee Mine Deja's Hair Milk

Elasta QP Olive Oil & Mango Butter Moisturizer

Grease

Hairveda Almond Glaze

Oil

Almond Oil

Jojoba Oil

Castor Oil

Grapeseed Oil

Sesame Oil

Serum

L'oreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil

Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Moroccan Sleek Oil Treatment

Gel

Hicks Edges

Fantasia IC Clear Gel

Relaxer

ORS Olive Oil No-Lye Relaxer (normal)

If you have any questions about my regimen or the products please let me know =)

Lots of Love

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Hair: Relaxer results (pictures)

Hi Lovelies!

After I washed my hair yesterday I did a rollerset and saran wrap. These are the results:

My sides and nape are growing in nicely. I can't wait until it's all one lenght with NO layers. It will look so much fuller by then. I did trim my hair as I mentioned in my previous hair post. I think I did a good job. I'm a little over APL. Not sure if I will reach BSL by September. But I'm so happy that I can see some progress =)

I was thinking about getting a weave as I want to wear my hair down. But paying €100,- to get it installed is a little too much. To keep my ends in good condition I'm going back to bunning and other protective styles.

Lots of Love

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FOTD #9

Hi Lovelies!

This is a FOTD inspired by @msroshposh on Instagram.

Face:

-MAC Studio Fix Foundation in nc50

-MAC Studio Finish Concealer in nw40 (under eyes)

-MAC Studio Careblend Pressed Powder in Dark Deep

Eyebrows:

-BH Cosmetics Gel Eyeliner in Coffee

-MAC Studio Finish Concealer in nw40

Eyes:

-UDPP

-MAC e/s in Swiss Chocolate (crease + bridge colour)

-MAC e/s in Nocturnelle (crease)

-MAC Paintpot in Blackground, e/s in Carbon & INGLOT AMC Pure Pigment in 51 (lid)

-MAC e/s in Stars n Rockets (inner corner)

-MAC e/s in Arena (highlight)

-Milani Liquid Eye Eyeliner in 01 Black (lashline + waterline)

-Clinique Lash Doubling Mascara

Cheeks:

-Sleek Contour Kit in Medium 885

-Milani Baked Blush in Fantastico Mauve 07

Lips:

-MAC Lip Pencil in Nightmoth

-INGLOT Lipstick in 411

-Revlon Lipstick in Nude Velvet 125

Let me know if you like this look =)

Lots of Love

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Hair: Relaxer day #3

Hi Lovelies!

Yesterday (19-4-'12) was relaxer day. I relaxed at 7 weeks post. Now normally I don't relax so soon and I don't suggest to relax at only 7 weeks post. But my new growth looked like I was about 10 weeks post and I couldn't take it anymore!

My mom relaxed my hair with ORS Olive Oil relaxer in Normal strenght. I'm very pleased with the results. After I was done with the process I decided to blowdry and wait for it.... FLAT IRON my hair 0_0 I haven't used a flat iron for months. The reason why I used a flat iron was because I wanted to give my hair a good trim. Let me tell you my hair feels so much lighter after the trim. I love it! 

I'll post pictures of my hair next week when I wash my hair. 

Lots of Love

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