tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72408289201274395262024-03-19T04:01:37.024+00:00LaLa's Likes...<i><b>For All Things Beauty & Make up!</b></i>LaLahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14400302706350120845noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7240828920127439526.post-41053599233487136952014-01-11T15:33:00.004+00:002014-05-07T23:32:05.408+01:00REVIEW: Ro's Argan Body Conditioner from LUSH<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">This product is one of those that has pleasantly surprised me - <span style="color: #e06666;"><a href="https://www.lush.co.uk/products/ros-argan-body-conditioner" target="_blank">Ro's Argan Body Conditioner</a></span> from <span style="color: #e06666;">LUSH</span> is definitely something unique!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I recently took a sample of this to test out before committing to purchasing the full size product, as I wasn't 100% sure on it - I'd heard amazing things about it, but I was worried my skin may react to it <em>(I have annoying skin that is prone to breakouts!)</em></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">The girl who was helping me was super helpful and let me test it out; she applied some to my hands and told me to rub them together as if I'm washing my hands with regular soap, and then I rinsed them in warm water. The second I dried my hands I could feel how amazingly soft my skin was! I swear it was like <span style="color: #e06666;">MAGIC</span>! The girl then said she would give me a sample to test on my whole body and she gave me a HUGE amount! (The same amount as the Fresh Face Masks) and this has lasted through 5 showers (used quite generously) and I still have some left!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">* Shower as normal using your regular soap/shower gel and rinse off any bubbles;</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">* Apply Ro's Argan Body Conditioner to whole body;</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">* Feel your super soft skin and breathe in the delightful rosy scent!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><strong>NOTE: WHEN RINSING OFF THE CONDITIONER, DON'T USE A LOOFAH/SPONGE - DO IT <u>GENTLY</u> WITH YOUR HANDS, AND MAKE SURE THIS IS THE LAST STAGE OF YOUR SHOWER "RITUAL" BEFORE FINISHING.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">The main ingredients in this Body Conditioner, and the ones that help to feed and nourish the skin to make it beautifully soft and supple, are: Argan Oil, Cocoa Butter, Cupuaçu Butter, Brazil Nut Oil, Almond Oil, Fair Trade Shea Butter and Goji Berry Juice. It also includes Rose Absolute and Rose Oil, as well as Vanilla, which are what make it smell so irresistibly delicious! AND if that wasn't enough, the smell stays on your skin for AGES and you will start to smell it in your clothes, too! PLUS you don't need to apply lotion afterwards - it perfectly moisturizes your skin, and this feeling lasts until you shower again (you won't wake up in the morning feeling the need to moisturize and it doesn't wear off quickly throughout the day).</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I've also noticed (maybe it's just me) that it makes me feel warm after. Let me explain... </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I usually use it before I sleep, and I usually have abnormally hot showers, so when I step out of the bathroom, everything feels suddenly really cold! BUT after applying this conditioner, rinsing then leaving the bathroom, I find that it's given me some "extra insulation" - I can't feel the coldness on my skin as much and it feels like it has given me a "barrier" against the cold! And not in the same way that some body butters/lotions have! I will stop now, as I am starting to feel that you may think I'm a crazy person...! But seriously, try it and see if you feel it too!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">This product is definitely one that I will purchase; once my sample runs out, I'm going to buy the full-sized version, and I think it is probably one that I will buy a few times as I like it so much! I think it's perfect for all skin types and is especially perfect for those with dry skin. I was also told that it can be used for shaving, but I don't want to waste it in this way! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">LUSH products are available in stores worldwide and <a href="https://www.lush.co.uk/products/ros-argan-body-conditioner" style="color: #e06666;" target="_blank">online</a>. </span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="color: #e06666;">Ro's Argan Body Conditioner</span> retails for <span style="color: #e06666;">£15.95</span> for 225g.</span><br />
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</span>LaLahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14400302706350120845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7240828920127439526.post-3394309590103679012013-12-15T13:02:00.000+00:002014-05-07T23:37:44.608+01:00REVIEW: Foreo LUNA Mini - Revolutionise your Skincare!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This cute little device is a revolutionary way of cleansing your face, and uses T-Sonic technology to provide a deep and gentle approach to cleansing at the same time. The LUNA Mini channels Transdermal Sonic pulsations ("T-Sonic") across the surface of the skin and works by cleaning the pores to rid them of any impurities to reduce the causes of blemishes while also smoothing and refining the texture of the skin. Foreo describe the LUNA Mini as "a mini facial every day", and claim that you will see results in just three days.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The device is non-porous, which means that any bacteria, dirt and impurities that you are removing from your skin will not be absorbed, unlike brush heads, which can trap dirt and bacteria and require changing regularly (like the Clarisonic and other similar sonic brushes). The LUNA Mini features 1300 non-abrasive touch-points, which are coated with smooth silicone, and are configured into three different zones to accommodate all skin types - there is also a special "low intensity" setting that is designed to be used around the eye area!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">When you purchase the device, you need to fully charge it before using it, and this is done using the USB charger included - one charge is enough for 300 uses, and is perfect for travel and on-the-go. You use your normal facial cleanser (do not use exfoliants or other "gritty" cleansers with this device - just your regular gel/foam face wash), and switch on the device. You will notice there are different speeds - a faster one for use on the face and a more gentle speed that can be used for more sensitive areas, such as under eyes, or can be used all over the face if you have extremely sensitive skin. It will also make a "beep" sound after a while, and this is just to indicated that you should now move onto the next area of your face - very similar to the Clarisonic Plus.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I loved using this system with my </span><span style="color: #ea9999; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Navigate?sfv=Facial+Soap&ps=default&catalogId=10001&lid=%2F%2Fproductsuniverse%2Fen_GB%2Fproduct_online%3DY%2Finsearch%3D1%2Fcategories%3C%7Bproductsuniverse_59001%7D%2Fbrand_description%3E%7Bclinique%7D%2Fgender_s%3E%7B32dstep%7D%2Ffit%3E%7Bfacial20soap%7D&langId=-1&sfn=RANGES&storeId=10701&pn=1" target="_blank">Clinique face wash</a></span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">. I tried different methods to see which was best, but each gave me the same result - beautifully soft and smoother skin! </span><span style="color: #ea9999; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">First method:</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> I applied the face wash directly to the device with a little water then switched it on and cleansed my face.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #ea9999; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Second method:</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> I applied the face wash to my wet face and spread it with my finger tips on my skin. Then I switched on the device and cleansed my face (applying small amounts of water to the device each time to create a lather). </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I personally preferred the second method, but they both gave me the same results. I noticed I had no excess foundation when I wiped a cotton pad with Bioderma all over my skin and my face didn't feel dry or tight - just soft and smooth.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The LUNA Mini is available online <a href="http://www.foreo.com/product/luna-mini/" target="_blank">HERE</a> and costs £99. I understand that this may be expensive for most, so Foreo have been extremly kind and generous enough to give me a special discount code to share with you all for 35% off your purchase. You will also notice that Foreo have different variations of the LUNA and the discount code can be used on ANY purchase made on the Foreo website.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As the title (and cute picture) for this post suggests, I am indeed hanging my head in shame due to the major lack of posts and the fact that I have neglected my blog for too long!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The annoying thing is that writing my posts don't take that long... It's finding the perfect photography conditions to take perfect photos! And I can imagine most of you are aware that the UK is in almost complete darkness by 4pm! I know, there is really no excuse at all and it's my own fault for being so unorganized, but I just wanted to give you all an update.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I'm still trying to find a balance between work and blogging, but I'm upset and with myself as to how long it has taken (it's still an ongoing process) as I feel I am letting you all down (the small handful of you that actually read my blog!). </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">What is even more annoying for me is that I have sooo many posts already written up but I just need to take all my photographs for them (I think this is the perfect time to invest in a few daylight bulbs..!)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">But until then, please be patient. I know I have even neglected my twitter and instagram accounts (it's been over a month since I last posted) but I'm hoping this will change soon. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Please bear with me (yet again...!)</span><br />
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LaLahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14400302706350120845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7240828920127439526.post-13833995873215472222013-08-10T14:53:00.001+01:002013-08-10T14:58:18.433+01:00LaLa's Top Tips: Quick and Easy Ways to Correct Common Make-up Mistakes!<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">We've all been there before - you're doing your makeup as always, maybe you're in a rush, then BAM! You make a mistake, try to correct it but end up ruining it and you think you have to start all over again (or risk leaving the house looking like a hot mess...!) This has happened to me too many times before, but thankfully, I have now mastered the art of correcting mistakes quickly, and I've decided to share a few of my tips with you! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;">If you have accidentally applied too much concealer in an attempt to hide the evidence of a super late night, don't reach for the powder - adding more will make it look worse and emphasize any fine lines you may have. You also don't need to reach for the makeup remover; instead, blend the concealer more by patting lightly (NEVER drag the skin around your eyes - hello wrinkles!) with your ring finger or a Beauty Blender (or damp makeup sponge). </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So, you can imagine my excitement when I received an email from <a href="http://www.sigmabeauty.com/?Click=246431" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Sigma Beauty</span></a> informing me that there will be an <span style="color: #ea9999;">EXCLUSIVE</span>, one week only discount available for affiliates ONLY to share with their followers!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">This is different to their usual monthly discount codes, which Sigma introduces at the beginning of each month and gives you 10% off your order, as it was sent privately to affiliates only and not publicly advertised. </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Also, the code gives you 20% OFF your ENTIRE order! (excluding shipping)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="color: #666666;">The code is only valid until </span><b><u><span style="color: #ea9999;">JUNE 29</span></u></b><span style="color: #666666;">, and if you would like to get your hands on the discount code, email me at </span><a href="mailto:lalaslikes@gmail.com" style="color: #666666;"><span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>lalaslikes@gmail.com</b></span></a><span style="color: #666666;"> and I will send you the code as well as the link to use when placing your order.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I did post this information on my Instagram and Twitter pages a few days ago (which if you're not following, you can by searching<span style="color: #ea9999;"> @lalaslikes</span> on both apps!) but I thought I should do a quick post on here to complete the "trifecta"! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">The truth is, I've been super busy lately and haven't been feeling so great either; I've had a lot of work to do, especially uni work, and a lot has happened during the past few weeks (I'm not going to bore you with all the details...)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">This is by no means a post to get any sympathy or anything - I just wanted to let you know that I have definitely not forgotten about my blog and I am hoping to get back to it as soon as I'm done with my work.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I have a whole bunch of stuff to review and talk about as soon as I get back to blogging, and I can't wait to do it! I have a lot of completed posts in my drafts, but they are all missing photos and I haven't had the chance to take any decent ones yet.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Please don't forget that I am ALWAYS open to any suggestions/comments/questions etc. that you may have and I am still checking my emails on a daily basis, so you can drop me a line whenever you wish.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">This is not "goodbye"... just "be right back, see you later", and hopefully, I will be back soon.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I am always looking for the perfect "everyday" foundation, something that is light in texture but still gives good coverage - like a BB cream but with more coverage on those bad skin days where BB cream just won't work! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I decided to try out Illamasqua's Light Liquid Foundation, which I ordered online from their website (<a href="http://www.illamasqua.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e06666;">Illamasqua.com</span></a>), and I ended up purchasing shade #135 (for light skin with golden undertones), which is a perfect match for my skintone! (thanks to <a href="http://www.temptalia.com/foundation-matrix" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e06666;">Temptalia's Foundation Matrix</span></a>!) </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">The foundation is very lightweight and blends seamlessly into the skin, however, corrector/concealer is a MUST if you have any dark circles or blemishes etc. The packaging looks identical to the Skin Base Foundation (read my review <a href="http://lalaslikes.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/illamasqua-skin-base-foundation.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e06666;">HERE</span></a>), but the consistency is very different; Skin Base is a lot thicker and less runny, plus it has a higher level of coverage. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I tested this foundation several times, with and without primer, and each time the results were fairly similar. It stays pretty much flawless throughout the whole day; however, I did notice that towards the end of the day, I found the foundation had started to settle into some areas around my nose.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I also found that, like the Skin Base, it has a tendency to find any dry patches on your face and STICK to them like CRAZY! Even if you think you exfoliated really well and don't have any dry areas...this foundation will find them! Therefore, I recommend you exfoliate really well the night before (or in the morning, if you prefer) to fully ensure there are NO dry patches! </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">My favorite exfoliator is the <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/179/1777/Products/Skincare/Removers/Volcanic-Ash-Exfoliator/index.tmpl" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e06666;">MAC Volcanic Ash Exfoliator</span></a>.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I re-tested the foundation after exfoliating really well, and I found that it stayed perfect the whole day, which I'm surprised about because it's not a medium/full coverage foundation, and I'd expected a lighter foundation to only last a few hours, so this really impressed me! I did set the foundation with powder (I used Clinique Loose Powder) and I didn't get too shiny on my T-zone until about 3/4pm, which is quite good because I work in a place that uses a lot of heating so the atmosphere is "stuffy" and kinda humid while at the same time drying (makes my eyes, throat/mouth, skin quite dry), so I find this makes my skin produce more oil, especially around my nose and chin areas and makes my face a bit shiny (sorry, TMI...!!!)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">* It's thinner, a bit runny with less coverage.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">* Glowy and natural satin finish.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">* Needs concealer and corrector to ensure flawless coverage.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">* Cheaper in price.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">* Same bottle - gets annoying to squeeze product out when it's not full.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">*Thin, precise nozzle to allow you to control how much you dispense so nothing gets wasted.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">* Lasts all day and stays pretty much flawless.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">* Sticks to any dry patches on the skin and emphasizes them.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I think this foundation is good for everyday use, and is especially perfect for those days where you don't have blemishes (a "good face" day!) because you won't need to add concealer or corrector. I loved how easily it melted into my skin and felt so light and refreshing - this would be an ideal summer foundation, too!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Personally, I prefer Skin Base, purely for its coverage, however, I don't think Skin Base is an "everyday" foundation. I don't think I would repurchase this product again because I found that some of my BB creams actually provided a better coverage without clinging to drier areas, but if I didn't have problematic skin, I would definitely repurchase it!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">With regards to it sticking to dry patches, I have a feeling that all of Illamasqua's foundations do this - I've tried 2 out of 3 so far, so I will need to test out the Rich Liquid Foundation as well to see if my theory is correct!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">The<span style="color: #e06666;"> Light Liquid Foundation</span> retails at £23 (Skin Base is £27, Rich Liquid £25).</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Illamasqua products are available in the UK and internationally at selected stores, and <a href="http://www.illamasqua.com/shop/catalogsearch/result/?q=light+liquid" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e06666;">online</span></a> (with UK and international shipping).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;">The palette features 10 super pigmented eyeshadows, including 4 matte shades, plus a FULL-SIZE 24/7 Glide On eyeliner pencil in the shade</span> <span style="color: #e06666;">PERVERSION</span><span style="color: #666666;">. I'm so glad that this palette didn't come with one of the Urban Decay Karma brushes, as I'm not a fan of them - the ones I've received previously in the Naked and Naked 2 palettes were both given away immediately! Also, the palette comes with a cute mini Eyeshadow Primer Potion! It's soo adorable! Look at the comparison between the sample and a regular-sized Primer Potion tube below! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;">The palette is totally different to the Naked palettes, as it features a zip-around fastening. I'm not a huge fan of this type of fastening because I find it can ruin the overall look of the palette; however, I guess it fits in with the all-black "tough" theme of the case. But the advantage of it is that it makes the palette more secure if you're travelling - it's not likely to open in your bag and ruin the eyeshadows or your bag, so it's a good idea in that sense. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;">The casing is very fitting to the name; it's black and has a cushiony-soft touch but still durable and sturdy, with "<em><span style="color: #e06666;">SMOKED</span>"</em> written across the front in an "embossed" effect. The only disadvantage to this casing is that it tends to get messy quite easily - if you have foundation/eyeshadow/makeup etc on your fingers when you're handling the palette, fingerprints and marks are easily left on the casing and can make it look dirty - similar to the NARS blushes/eyeshadows.</span></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;"></span></span></div>
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Kinky - a matte, light neutral peach</div>
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Freestyle - a matte, medium tan</div>
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Mushroom - a warm, taupe-grey shimmer</div>
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Backdoor - a matte, dark brown</div>
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Blackout - a matte, blackest-black</div>
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Barlust - a dark, golden brown metallic</div>
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Rockstar - a deep purple shimmer</div>
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Evidence - a navy blue shimmer</div>
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Loaded - a deep emerald metallic</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666;">These are swatched on my arm from left to right in the same order as mentioned above; </span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666;">However, "Kinky" doesn't show up very clearly because it almost completely blends into my skin tone! </span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666;">(yes, I am THAT pale..!!) </span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666;">For this reason, I have included the swatches below that have been taken from THEMAKEUPMANUAL's blog -</span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666;">you can see the swatches clearer on her gorgeous, medium-toned skin!</span></td></tr>
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Also included with the palette is a "Get the Look" booklet, which features step-by-step tutorials on how to acheive different smokey eye looks using the shades in this palette. The looks range from super dramatic, evening looks to more daytime and work-appropriate looks.</div>
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I honestly fell in love with the palette the first time I used it; the eyeshadows are SO incredibly pigmented and soft, and I believe this is because of their new shadow formula and <span style="color: #e06666;">"proprietary Pigment Infusion System - Richer and smoother colour, more velvety texture, blendability and even longer-lasting results"</span> (<span style="font-size: xx-small;">taken from the Urban Decay website</span><span style="font-size: small;">). I totally agree with this statement - the colours do seem very rich and smooth and my eyeshadow stayed PERFECT throughout the whole day, from 6am until 3am!</span></div>
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With regards to the eyeliner pencil, I actually owned this shade prior to having this set and I admit, at first I did not really like it - I preferred <span style="color: #e06666;">ZERO</span> for a long time. This was purely because I found it smudged like CRAZY when I applied it to my waterline, but I loved how much darker it was compared to Zero. HOWEVER!!! A trick I learned is after applying it to your waterline, keep your eyes open for a few seconds - DO NOT BLINK OR CLOSE YOUR EYES - it helps if you wave your hands in front of your eyes, too. This allows the eyeliner to dry and "set" onto your waterline, and you will notice that once it has dried, it is virtually smudgeproof! </div>
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Most of the eye looks in the booklet tell you to smudge this pencil onto your eyelids - you will need to do this as soon as you apply the liner, otherwise it is very difficult to smudge! I now am a very big fan of this pencil, and I do recommend it instead of Zero, as you get a very black line with one gentle swipe!</div>
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Overall, I really do recommend this palette to anyone, even if you're a beginner and would like to learn how to create different smokey eye looks, this is definitely a must have! All the colours are easily wearable and the looks can all be adapted for daytime as well as for night.</div>
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Urban Decay Smoked Palette is available worldwide from <a href="http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/on/demandware.store/Sites-hof-Site/default/Search-Show?q=urban%20decay%20smoked%20palette" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e06666;">House of Fraser</span></a> online, instore from Debenhams and on the <a href="http://www.urbandecay.com/urban-decay-smoked-eyeshadow-palette/333,default,pd.html?dwvar_333_color=Smoked%20Eyeshadow%20Palette&start=1&q=smoked" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e06666;">Urban Decay website</span></a> or Sephora if you're in America and overseas. <span style="color: #e06666;">RRP: £35.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I love EVERYTHING about makeup... creams, powders, tools... except cleaning my brushes. This weekly task of shampooing and conditioning my brushes is one thing I HATE about using makeup, mainly because it takes so long to wash my ever-growing collection of brushes and the fact that my hand always ends up looking all raisin-y!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Well now I can kiss my raisin skin goodbye because Sigma have released a special cleaning glove that makes this whole cleaning process much easier and a lot faster while also using less cleaning product! The </span><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sigma Spa Brush Cleaning Glove</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> has been released earlier this week and I am </span><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">SUPER</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> excited about it! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The glove comes in four colours - black, pink, purple and blue (aqua) - and has 6 different unique textured areas, with each area designed for a specific purpose - wash, rinse, refine and shape. The glove is also </span><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">DUAL-SIDED</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">, with one side for cleaning face brushes and the other side for cleaning eye brushes!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Each glove also comes with a soft, micro-fiber inner glove to prevent the glove from sliding around too much on your hand while you're using it and to make it more comfortable to use.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I can't wait to order mine! Once it arrives and I've used it, I will post a review on what I think about it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;">Order your Sigma Spa Brush Cleaning Glove NOW ($39) from </span><span style="color: #e06666;"><a href="http://www.sigmabeauty.com/Sigma_Spa_Brush_Cleaning_Glove_p/bc001.htm?Click=246431" target="_blank">Sigma Beauty</a> </span><span style="color: #666666;">and you can get 10% of your entire order if you use discount code </span><span style="color: #e06666;">BASE2013</span><span style="color: #666666;"> (valid until February 28 2013).</span></span></div>
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LaLahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14400302706350120845noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7240828920127439526.post-65983149369961137262013-01-05T12:26:00.002+00:002013-07-01T20:55:15.680+01:00Favourite Products of 2012!<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 20px; text-align: justify;">Hi everyone!</span><br />
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<b style="font-weight: bold;">Blush:</b><b> </b>NARS Orgasm, Illamasqua Unrequited, MAC Mocha</div>
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<b>Highlight:</b> Smashbox Soft Lights in "Shimmer", Makeup Forever Uplight Face Luminizer Gel #22, Urban Decay Virgin for inner eye corner, MAC Nylon for brow bone (blended well)</div>
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<b style="font-weight: bold;">Eyeliner:</b><b> </b>Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyeliner pencil in shade 0L (black) and Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Liner in black</div>
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<b style="color: #6e6e6e;">Brows: </b><span style="color: #6e6e6e;">Makeup Forever Creamy Brow Corrector #3</span></div>
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<b>Mascara: </b>Benefit They're Real, L'Oreal Million Volume Lashes extra black and Maybelline Colossal Volume extra black </div>
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<b style="font-weight: bold;">Perfume: </b>Jimmy Choo, DKNY Golden Delicious, Guerlain Shalimar Initial, Versace Bright Crystal, Gucci Guilty.... I LOVE PERFUMES!!</div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I've had this product for almost 2 weeks, but it is very quickly turning into a firm favorite of mine! It was given to me as a gift by the amazing Mai from<span style="color: #e06666;"> THE MAKEUP MANUAL</span> (click </span><a href="http://www.themakeupmanual.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">HERE</span></a><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> to visit her blog) and I am absolutely <span style="color: #e06666;">IN LOVE</span> with it!! (Thank you sooo much, Maiii!! :* :* :* <3 <3 <3).</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">It is the </span><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">Makeup Forever Uplight Face Luminizer Gel</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"> in shade </span><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">#22</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"> (</span><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">pearly pink flesh</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">). As you can see from the swatch below, it is an amazing, pearly gel with a beautiful hint of colour. The formula is oil free and made from </span><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">70% water,</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"> so it feels very light and refreshing on the skin and won't clog your pores. It is enriched with precious pearls that catch and reflight light to create a radiant complexion; you use it to add highlight and dimension to your face, and to get that amazing "</span><em style="color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS";"><span style="color: #e06666;">from within</span></em><span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">" glow that everyone wants! Another major positive factor about this gel is that it contains </span><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">mango butter</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"> to create a moisturizing effect (great for those with dry skin), and can be used on the body as well as the face to add a healthy glow to the skin, which really does last all day! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1) Applied moisturiser and eye cream to my face;</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9) Et voila! Perfect glowy, flawless skin!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">Makeup Forever Uplight Face Luminizer Gel</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"> is available worldwide at Makeup Forever counters and standalone stores, as well as in Sephora internationally, or from <a href="http://www.sephora.fr/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e06666;">Sephora France</span></a><span style="color: #e06666;"> </span>if you are located in the UK or Europe. (<span style="color: #e06666;">RRP: $29/</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;"><span style="color: #e06666;">€30.50/£24.50</span>)</span></span></div>
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LaLahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14400302706350120845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7240828920127439526.post-38160255674545969242012-11-21T15:53:00.000+00:002014-05-07T23:40:53.676+01:00Origins Super Spot Remover Blemish Treatment Gel<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So this post is about a product that I purchased about a week ago, but I like it so much that I already feel the need to write a review about it!! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The <span style="color: #e06666;"><a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_123630945899_-1">Origins Super Spot Remover Blemish Treatment Gel</a></span> is literally <strong><u><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: #e06666;">"SUPER</span>"</span></u></strong>! I had a breakout across my chin due to the fact that I'd decided to try out a new primer... and it was <span style="color: #e06666;"><u>THE WORST</u></span>! (Review coming up later...!) The spots were literally all around my chin and they were the type that stay under the skin for ages! <span style="color: #e06666;"><strong>PLUS</strong></span> they showed no signs of disappearing even after 2 weeks!! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Anyways... I bought the <span style="color: #e06666;"><a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_123630945899_-1">Origins Super Spot Remover</a></span> to see if it would make these annoying spots disappear, as I'd heard positive reviews about it. On the box, it says to use <span style="color: #e06666;">2-3 times a day</span> and then to reduce the amount if your skin gets too dry. I tried it the first night before I went to sleep, and I noticed that when it dries, it makes that area feel quite tight; like it's forming a seal around the spot. I didn't mind this, as I was going to be sleeping anyway, but I wouldn't recommend using it in the morning unless you're staying home; some people might not mind the feeling, though. I continued to use it for 2 nights and I noticed the spot had reduced in size dramatically and it was much less red than before! However, you <span style="color: #e06666;">MUST</span>..I repeat.. MUST make sure that you only apply this gel to the actual spot itself (preferably with a q-tip/cotton bud) as any area that comes into contact with this gel a few times will turn quite dry. I used my finger to apply it and I noticed after 2 days that the skin just around the spot was a bit dry. It's not really an issue - moisturiser fixed the problem right away - but if you have quite a few breakouts on your face, just take care with application. My skin is quite dry anyways (thanks to Roaccutane), so I think that's why it went like that quickly. If you have oily skin, you could possibly get away with not being so careful, as your skin will already have excess moisture in it. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">The product is a clear, slightly watery gel, and you will notice a cooling sensation when you apply it to your skin. After a few moments, it will dry and form a "seal" around the blemish. The bottle is a simple, small, green-coloured plastic bottle, which you squeeze to get the product out. The pictures above show how much of the gel comes out with one squeeze.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I've also shown a picture of how the spot looks like now after only 2 uses - it's still slightly under the skin, but it is much smaller in size, less red and not painful - but unfortunately, I totally forgot to take a picture of how it looked before! However, you can see in the picture below that there is another spot above it which I did not treat with this gel, and although that is smaller anyway, it is redder and more raised when compared with the treated one underneath.</span></div>
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LaLahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14400302706350120845noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7240828920127439526.post-61709926446712549612012-11-16T19:53:00.003+00:002013-07-01T20:59:56.196+01:00Random "ABOUT ME" Tag!<span style="background: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">So this is a totally different post, but it's
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greasy! I used to wash it every other day, and I noticed it was getting VERY
dry, so I trained it to allow me to leave it longer between washes, and its in
a MUCH better condition! The more you wash your hair the dryer it gets, because
you're stripping the natural oils from your hair - this means that your hair
tries to compensate for this loss of moisture from the oils and starts to
produce more oils to cope, therefore meaning your roots get greasier but the
ends are drier! (just a little tip for you!)</span><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="background: white; color: #e06666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">4) Do you wear the same style or change it?</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="background: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Same style usually, unless I have a special
event to go to, or if I didn't straighten it! I hate having my hair tied up,
unless I'm at home!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<b><span style="background: white; color: #e06666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span></b><br />
<b><span style="background: white; color: #e06666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">5) Do you do your own mani/pedi or go to a
salon?</span></b><o:p></o:p><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="background: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I do my own nails; I don't have time to go to a
salon! :(<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><span style="background: white; color: #e06666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">6) How often do you change your nail polish?</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="background: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Whenever I feel like it!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<b><span style="background: white; color: #e06666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">7) Do you polish your nails in the winter too,
or just the summer?</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="background: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Yup! All year round!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<b><span style="background: white; color: #e06666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">8) How long does it take you to put on your
makeup?</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<span style="background: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">It depends. I have managed to apply a full face
of makeup in 10 minutes, but if I have a lot of time, I will take as long as I
want! For special events, I take my time, too.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><span style="background: white; color: #e06666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">9) What do you do first? Face or eyes?</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="background: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Face of course!!</span><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><span style="background: white; color: #e06666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">10) Do you 'collect' makeup or just buy what
you need when you need it?</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="background: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I collect :$ I have a growing addiction...<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><span style="background: white; color: #e06666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">11) How often do you wear false eyelashes?</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Hardly, unless I have a special event.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><span style="background: white; color: #e06666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">12) Do you always do a full face of makeup
everyday?</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="background: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">It depends what I'm doing that day, but I will
wear makeup whenever I leave the house (unless I'm literally just going to the
supermarket then back home!)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><span style="background: white; color: #e06666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">13) Do you wear make up when you're home alone
(or with family)?</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="background: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Nope.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><span style="background: white; color: #e06666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">14) Will you leave the house without make up?</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="background: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I avoid it!! But I have done it a few times
when I've needed to go to the supermarket, or to uni to quickly hand in an
assignment!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><span style="background: white; color: #e06666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">15) How many high end products do you have?</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="background: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">A LOT! But not enough...you can never have too
many! ;) :P<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<b><span style="background: white; color: #e06666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">16) How often do you clean your make up
brushes?</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="background: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I deep clean all of my brushes every week. I
also use MAC's brush cleanser during the week to spot clean them.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><span style="background: white; color: #e06666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">17) Do you plan your OOTD every night or decide
when you are getting dressed?</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="background: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Decide when I'm getting dressed, unless it's a
special event!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><span style="background: white; color: #e06666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">18) How often do you change your handbag?</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="background: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">It depends. I carry the same one for uni each
day and a different one for work; other than that, I use whichever bag I feel
like using!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><span style="background: white; color: #e06666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">19) What time do you get up and go to sleep?</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="background: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">It depends what I have to do. If I have uni,
around 6.30am; if I have work, around 8am. I usually sleep late (around 2am or
later in summer) unless I am very tired!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><span style="background: white; color: #e06666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">20) How often and when do you work out?</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="background: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">HAHAHAHAHA!!! This is the funniest question!!
Work out... yeah, right! :P I walk from my house to my car, then from my car to
uni/work... then around uni/work... Actually, shopping is exercise!! So
whenever I go shopping, it's usually a minimum of 2 hours of walking and
carrying bags ;)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><span style="background: white; color: #e06666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">21) Left-Handed or Right-Handed?</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="background: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Right handed.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><span style="background: white; color: #e06666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">22) How tall are you?</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="background: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">TINY! 155/156cm! :$<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><span style="background: white; color: #e06666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">23) Do you speak a foreign language?</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="background: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Well, I'm bi-lingual so I can speak Arabic and
English. I used to also speak fluent German and quite a lot of French... but I
forgot most things now!!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><span style="background: white; color: #e06666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">24) How many pets do you have?</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="background: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Zero!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><span style="background: white; color: #e06666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">25) How often are you on blogger?</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="background: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Whenver I have time!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><span style="background: white; color: #e06666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">26) Do you read comments on blogs?</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="background: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Yes :)</span><o:p></o:p></div>
<span style="background: white; color: #222222;"><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">
</span></span><b><span style="background: white; color: #e06666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">27) Do you keep a list of products to try
as you see other posts?</span></b><o:p></o:p><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="background: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">HAHAHA! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! YES!!! My phone
has a million lists that I don't think will ever end!! :$<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><span style="background: white; color: #e06666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">28) How did you come up with you blog name?</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="background: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">It's a nickname given to me by a very special
person <3<3<3<3, the "likes" part is just because I use
it to write about stuff I like (also ones I don't like!)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><span style="background: white; color: #e06666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">29) What kind of camera do you use for
photographs?</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="background: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">My iPhone 4S (usually on HDR mode, unless I'm
using flash).<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><span style="background: white; color: #e06666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">30) How often do you clean your house (daily,
weekly or other)?</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="background: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Daily.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><span style="background: white; color: #e06666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">31) What is your favourite colour?</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<span style="background: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">If I could just pick one of my favourite
colours (I have a few), I would definitely say RED! <3</span><o:p></o:p></div>
<span style="background: white; color: #222222;"><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">
</span></span><b><span style="background: white; color: #e06666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">32) What is your favourite beauty/fashion
magazine?</span></b><o:p></o:p><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="background: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">I don't really have one! But my favourite
beauty blog EVER is definitely</span><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.themakeupmanual.com/" target="_blank"><span style="background: white; color: #e06666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">THE MAKE-UP MANUAL!</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><3<3<3<3<3<3<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Then I heard about </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;">the new </span><span style="color: #e06666;">Photo Finish Hydrating Under Eye Primer</span><span style="color: #666666;"> from </span><span style="color: #e06666;">Smashbox</span><span style="color: #666666;">! It is completely different to how I expected it to be; it feels very light on the skin and sinks in immediately without leaving it feeling greasy. It also has a slight cooling effect when applied to help soothe and calm the under-eye area. The primer is effective for 10 common problems:</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I found that this primer works very well and keeps my under eye makeup crease free and looking perfect all day without the need for touch ups. It stops everything from sliding off, even in hot weather and after long days, without feeling too heavy or dry on the skin, which is especially important because of the delicate, fragile skin in that area. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So as you may know, I am <strong><u><span style="color: #e06666;">OBSESSED</span></u></strong> with Sigma brushes and I recommend them to anyone and EVERYONE!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">If you've never tried Sigma before, now is your chance! For the whole of November, Sigma Beauty will give you 10% off your order,<span style="color: #e06666;"> PLUS</span> for every order over $30, you will receive an exclusive <strong><span style="color: #e06666;">FREE GIFT</span></strong>!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">To get your discount, simply click </span><a href="http://www.sigmabeauty.com/?Click=246431" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>HERE</strong></span></a><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> and use code <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">SBAP12</span> in the checkout box! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">But hurry!! This code will expire <span style="color: #e06666;"><strong>November 30</strong></span>!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This post is about one of my most FAVORITE black eyeliner pencils EVER! It's the </span><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Makeup Forever Aqua Eyes Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> in shade </span><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">0L</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> (black).</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">The foundation feels quite thick when you're applying it; however, it doesn't feel heavy once it has been blended in properly. You will only need a small amount for your whole face, due to the consistency and the fact that it provides full coverage. The best thing about it is that it actually has a built-in concealer, so it works very well to hide under-eye circles and blemishes; however, I still apply a concealer under my eyes to brighten the area up, but I skip the corrector underneath as I don't really need it with this foundation. Because of the built-in concealer, this product is perfect for days where you want to get ready quickly but still have full coverage all over. As you can see from the photos above, all fine lines on the back of my hand have been smoothed out and disappeared without even using a primer underneath! Even the blueness from my veins has gone!</span></div>
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LaLahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14400302706350120845noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7240828920127439526.post-63383084587044077382012-10-14T15:26:00.002+01:002013-07-01T21:05:08.236+01:00Sephora Hydrating & Smoothing Foundation<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Ok so this post is about a product that I actually DO NOT like <b><u>at all</u></b> and it's the <span style="color: #e06666;">Sephora Hydrating & Smoothing Foundation.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">If you know me and if you follow my <i>personal </i>Twitter and Instagram accounts, you will know that I have an obsession with <span style="color: #e06666;">Sephora France</span>, because it's the only Sephora site that delivers to the UK and it's the easiest way for me to stock up on <span style="color: #e06666;">MAKEUP FOREVER</span> products! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">A few months ago, Sephora had a HUUUGE sale, so I decided to purchase a few things from the sale (as well as my usual Makeup Forever items). I was in need of more foundation, and I found this was on sale for 5euros (originally maybe 20euros or something...) so I thought "why not?!". I bought two of them in different shades, one normal one and another slightly darker one for when (if) I tan, and I was quite excited; the main reason was because it claimed to be "moisturizing, hydrating and smoothing" and I have quite dryish skin, so I thought that this foundation would be perfect for my skin type.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="color: #666666;">When I received the package, I tried the lighter shade first. I was a bit disappointed because it didn't match my skintone perfectly; it was slightly too dark still, but I thought it wasn't THAT noticeable as I can just blend it down my neck further. I started to like it because it gave a nice coverage but didn't feel too heavy (I was using my fingers to test it out at first). However, after a few minutes, I looked at the foundation on my hand and realized it had started to dry up before I could even apply it to my face, and it looked like it was peeling off my hand! I thought it was because I didn't shake it enough or something... so I wiped it off and put more on instead and tried blending it onto my face using MAC's 130 brush. </span><u style="color: #666666;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><strong>BIG</strong></span></u><span style="color: #666666;"> mistake! The more I blended, the more it seemed to flake off my face! I didn't understand why! Then after a few attempts, I realized that it has to be applied very lightly, quickly and with a big duo fibre brush (I used the F50 brush by Sigma, available from </span><a href="http://www.sigmabeauty.com/product_p/f50.htm?Click=246431" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>HERE</b></span></a><span style="color: #666666;">) all over the face in order to stop anything flaking off while also being careful not to blend too much! (Weird, I know...!!)</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This post is about a face primer I purchased when I ran out of my favourite Smashbox primer.</span><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I was attracted to </span><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Stila's One Step Correct Correcting Primer</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> because of the colourful swirls within the bottle and because of the fact that it is a multi-purpose corrector and primer in one! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">You will notice the three different coloured correctors that are suspended within the clear primer. Each corrector serves a different purpose:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #e06666;">Instantly neutralises any redness and helps to conceal blemishes</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #e06666;">Counteracts sallow (yellowish) undertones for a vibrant, energised look</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This primer also acts as an </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #e06666;">anti-aging skincare serum</span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> as well as a brightener, primer and corrector, due to it's </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #e06666;">"Youth Revival Bio-Available Mineral Complex"</span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">, so it is suitable for all ages and skin types.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">When you dispense the product, all these colours combine with the primer to create a marbled, multi-coloured "cream"; however, when applied to the face, it leaves no traces of colour. </span><br />
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LaLahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14400302706350120845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7240828920127439526.post-29021374709466012752012-10-01T20:11:00.004+01:002013-07-01T21:07:43.743+01:00MAC Marilyn Monroe Holiday 2012 Collection<span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Finally! The much-anticipated MAC Marilyn Monroe holiday 2012 collection has arrived in the UK!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The collection features a selection of eyeshadows, lipsticks, dazzleglasses, lip pencils, blushes, beauty powder (highlighter), nail lacquers, </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">eyeliners, mascara and eyelashes </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">in a range of classic shades designed to recreate the classic "screen siren" look that was made famous by Marilyn Monroe.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I bought this powder so long ago and at first I didn't use it because I didn't really see the point of it, but now I understand what it's used for I use it almost every time I do my makeup!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The product is a lightweight, loose, white powder and it is applied to the face after you've finished your makeup; however it doesn't actually make your face white! The powder becomes transparent once blended into the skin, and it's used to set your makeup and to give your skin a flawless, matte finish; the powder immediately diminishes any visible pores and fine lines to give you that airbrushed look everyone wants, leaving your skin feeling super soft, too.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The container features a special sieve that allows you to transfer the powder from the bottom part of the container. However, it is SUPER messy!! There will nearly always be too much powder in the top part and no matter how careful you are with your brush, I guarantee that you will get some powder on your clothes/floor/vanity! </span><br />
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="color: #666666;">So as you can see, this palette is very different from the Nude on Nude palette (review </span><a href="http://lalaslikes.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/nyx-eyeshadow-palettes-12.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e06666;">HERE</span></a><span style="color: #666666;">); it's much bigger and is basically a full "kit"! </span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">The case is split into two sections; the top part slides out to the side and reveals another compartment underneath.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">The top section consists of 36 eyeshadows, which are all various different colours, shades and finishes. There are quite a few colours that I personally wouldn't normally wear, like the bright blues, but the pinks can also be used as blushers. The colours range from whites and beiges, browns and blacks, to greens, blues and purples.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"><span style="color: #666666;">As you can see on my palette, </span><b><i><span style="color: #e06666;">almost</span></i></b><span style="color: #666666;"> all of the shadows look perfect. Except for one. The golden-coloured eyeshadow broke so I had to repair it, and that's why it looks so flat compared with all the other big dome-shaped eyeshadows around it! But I will do a separate post on how I fixed it another time.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">Once the top eyeshadow part is pulled out, you can see the deep bottom compartment. It contains 5 lipsticks (all shades of pinks and reds), 5 blushers (light pink, dark pink, light tan and deep tan colours), 2 bronzer duos and a sculpting powder and highlight (split in half with one half sculpting powder, the other half highlight and these are used for contouring the face), as well as a lip brush, a blush brush and 2 dual-ended sponge-tip eyeshadow applicators. These I never use because they're so useless! Especially the blush brush, which is so tiny! The lid of the case also has a built-in mirror. At first I thought the kit had two pink blushers, 2 bronzers and 3 sculpting powders plus highlight, but the NYX website says otherwise, as did the outer packaging of the palette. When I tested all the blushers, they were VERY pigmented; I had to blend using quite a bit of powder because I honestly looked like a clown! The bronzer duos aren't that great; they are quite pigmented and matte, but when I applied the very light duo, it was still quite dark (I ended up looking like I had a beard/shadow around my jawline, cheeks and chin, even after blending like crazy!) The highlight powder is quite useless. It's just a matte white powder that doesn't really highlight; I applied it to my cheekbones and the bridge of my nose, but it didn't make a difference. I think the bronzers and blushers would be more suited to darker skin tones; the only ones that looked acceptable on me was the pale pink blush and the light tan blush, which I had to apply with a very light hand, but I think it would look better when I'm tanned!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Overall, the kit is extensive and covers almost every colour eyeshadow shade for any type of look you could possibly think of, as well has having a variety of lipsticks, blushes and bronzers to complement any look and some different skin tones. The contouring powder and highlight was pretty much useless; the highlight did nothing, and the sculpting powder was very dark and quite red based so would only suit darker skin tones. This set <span style="color: #e06666;">RRPs at around £25</span> (I bought mine from <span style="color: #e06666;">TK MAXX for £12</span>), but I wouldn't really recommend it for everyone. The eyeshadows and lipsticks are ok, however the rest of the bottom compartment is a waste! </span><br />
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LaLahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14400302706350120845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7240828920127439526.post-43832908818110495482012-09-29T18:58:00.001+01:002013-07-01T21:11:30.327+01:00NYX Eyeshadow Palettes (1/2)<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">This post is really a "mini-review" about two products that I bought a while ago, but I never thought I would actually like them, although I didn't like one of the palettes so much. They are both eyeshadow palettes by NYX, but each one is unique and different in it's own way. I'll put each review in a separate post instead of having one super long post.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">As you can see from the pictures, it is quite compact and actually consists of two sections. The top section contains 20 eyeshadows with a mixture of matte and shimmer finishes and are all "nude" colours (whites, beiges, browns, greys and blacks). The bottom section slides out like a drawer and consists of 10 lipsticks ranging from pale, sheer pinks and nudes to bright, glossy reds. These lipsticks have been carefully chosen to complement the eyeshadows; so whatever look you choose to do for your eyes, there will be a lipstick that will complete your look perfectly! The palette also comes with two mini brushes; one lip brush and another sponge-tip applicator for the eyeshadows, but I never use them!</span><br />
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