Masking Tips
As women, we like to spend as much time with beauty care as possible but unfortunately, sometimes we don’t know the right steps and the right order which are crucial to the perfect skincare. Since I meet this problem more frequently nowadays I decided that after the basic skincare steps, what you can check l will write about the secret to perfect masking.
There are plenty of masks on the market but we divide them into different categories. Such as:
SHEET MASKS
CLAY MASKS
NIGHT MASKS
HYDRATING MASKS
In case you would like to see an extended description, please write us a facebook message or on Instagram direct! In today’s post, I will include the right preparation of the face and the use of 3 types of masks.
Step 1: Peeling
If we take it strictly this step is actually the 3 step, since we must clean the face, but this is for later! Peeling is very important for the skin since before the mask we must remove the dead skin cells in order to get the most out of the later applied mask. Even if we don’t use masks every week the peeling is highly recommended not only because of its clearing effect but also for refreshing the skin so the cells and the skin itself can heal much easier. My two favorites for this purpose are the Nivea 1 minute urban detox face scrub which you can use as a mask as well and the Planet Spa white tea scrub from AVON, which is a little bit harsher than the previously mentioned Nivea one.
You don’t necessarily have to invest in face scrubs, you can use a homemade version as well: the mixture of coffee ground and olive oil!
Step 2: Masking
Now comes the actual mask which could be clearing, hydrating or refreshing depending on the needs of the skin. I really love the masks from AVON especially 2 of them: the one with alga flakes in it, this is a peel-off mask and the hydrating shea butter mask. Besides these I also love the L’Oreal Pure Clay Detox mask, this is a bit pricier but if you can purchase it with a discount you must buy it, this thing is worth the money!
Multimasking
The majority of the time I use only one mask, but if I feel like my skin needs extra nourishment I apply multiple masks according to the area’s needs. E.G. on the T zone, I apply a clearing clay mask, on the cheeks I apply a moisturizing one. This is a nice trick if you don’t want to apply masks in 2 rounds.
In this case, we must use a peel-off mask and underneath apply some kind of serum or facial oil, so the mask can push it into the skin since the treatment underneath it remains isolated from the air. This is where its name came from. This procedure I highly recommend for extremely dry or tired skin!
Pushing Mask
At last but absolutely not least we finish with the 2 remaining steps from our skincare: toning and hydrating.
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Wednesday!
ITALY HAUL
- SEPHORA, KIKO
Maybe some of you had enough of my experiences from Italy, but I promise, I will end it soon! :D Some of you may already know that one of my favorite makeupbrandsd is KIKO, but to Hungar,y you can only order the products, and the same with Sephora...This Way after being happy because of the fact we’re going tó Italy, I turned happy because of the fact, I can shop at these stores!
Sephora
First, we got into Sephora, but since it is more expensive than KIKO I could “only” purchase 2 products. One is a very needed eyeliner! Although it isn’t waterproof, if you’re trying to remove it with oil free makeup remover, you might have some trouble with IT! It’s very pigmented, and because of its tip, it’s very easy to work with!
The other one is my one and only Benefit product, a 2in1 lipstick! A little story for this one: I found this on sale, but since I couldn’t find the tester, I started to open it up, to try it out and as I swatched it the sales assistant told me, I must buy IT then… I said that I couldn't find the tester, then she pulled it out from the bottom of the container… So we must buy it, but I didn’t regret at all! The color is beautiful, lasts for very long, and doesn’t dry my lips! There are only two disadvantages: one of my lips are not scrubbed properly, it doesn't slide on very well, and the second is that you can easily run out of it… :D
Kiko
Of course, there was a sale as well so I did collect more stuff I was prepared for. You can see, that I didn't buy any kind of makeup here, and the reason is that the brushes are more expensive, and noone wants to order something expensive that can not be swatched…
The first thing I saw when stepping into the store was a makeup sponge which was very interesting because of its shape. After the first use, I felt like it is very easy to use and the corners came handy for areas like next to the nose or under the eyes, but there were 2 things I couldn't deal with. The first one is that even after the 4th wash it has an intense plastic smell, and the second is that in contrast with a BeautyBlender it doesn’t soak in the water, and doesn’t soften. I feel like it could be a little softer and squishier, but in total, I’m very satisfied!
Next up the brushes! 1 bought two of these but I have 3 new heads. One is a smaller powder brush, which is the best to use for powder and bronzer, for blusher I like the bigger heads. The other one has 2 heads, one is a very short and full brush, which is perfect for applying eyeshadow thick, the other side is a blender brush, but with a straight end, so it is proper for powder eyeshadows as well, but for a lighter application. (Being honest, I still have to figure out how this works… :D )
The last one is a hydrating face mist which I purchased because of the hot weather, since this time of the year I can’t stand the creams on my skin, and it is a perfect makeup base as well! It works very well for these purposes and it freshens up the skin. But for long term use, it is not recommended as a face cream since it doesn’t hydrate that well.
This was the list of the products purchased in Italy if you liked is, please click the like button and follow me on social media as well!
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Skincare In The Morning
Many times I hear from girls that their skin is very problematic, but they can’t do anything to solve it since they tried out everythng… This is where I start to inquire, and the most of the times I shed light on the fact, that the problem is in their knowledge about skincare. So I decided to take you through my morning skincare routine, and hereby I can familiarize you with the major skincare rules.
1. Cleansing
Yes, even in the morning! Besides the evening cleanse and makeup removal, it’s recommended to use a light cleanser in the morning as well, firstly to remove the accidental leftover dirt from the surface of the skin, and secondly to clear away the toxins which are rejected at night from the pores, so it should be wiped off.
For this purpose, I either use a micellar water, or this micellar gel from Garnier, since this is recommended for sensitive skin and doesn’t contain any alcohol, this way it doesn’t dry out the skin.
2. Toner
For this step, I either use the previously mentioned micellar water, or the recently launched ANEW Vitale Daily Skin Boosting Splash. Of course, you can use whatever toner you’d like to (Post about toners is coming soon), but I love the effect and the smell of this one that much, that I use this almost every morning. And one more important thing to mention is that this product contains AHA-acid and alcohol, which exfoliates the skin, so after using this, make sure that you apply sunscreen!!!
3. Eye Cream
Now, you may think I’m a fool to use eye cream at 20, BUT! It is proven by dermatologists that it is advised to use this product from 18 years since the later you start to use it, the less spectacular will the result be. It’s easier to prevent than to correct!
I apply a little bit onto my cheekbone and to my brow bone and I pat it into the skin. The reason why I apply this far from my eyes is very simple: Especially in the summertime the product can move into the eyes, and by putting the cream “far” from the eyes we can prevent this accident.
4. Hydration
I tried out so many hydrating products on my face, but my favorite is from AVON, and it’s their Ultralight Face Oil. It contains 7 nourishing oils, and doesn’t make your skin sticky after using it! I recommend this product for every skin type, even for oily skin, because this doesn’t clog the pores.
After using this oil I usually apply a layer of sunscreen since this doesn’t contain any, but this should be the biggest problem!
In August another oil is coming to AVON which will be a tri-phase one, and I can’t wait to try it out!
This is how my morning skincare looks like in a nutshell, if you’d like to read more about this topic, please click the like button and follow me on the social media platforms, so you get the first notifications of the new posts!
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Passed?
Since I haven’t posted for a really long time, because of the renovation, I couldn’t continue my report of AVON’s Makeup Academy… One of the most important information: on 11th June we successfully passed our exam! And what happened since my latest report? By scrolling down you can find out!
23th May
At the last class before our final exam, we had to do 2 kinds of makeup, the first one was a Victoria’s Secret look for which 1 hour was given. For the most of us, the main problem was the cat-eye liner… For me, this was hard because my model’s got a hidden eyelid, and for this type of eye it was the hardest to draw a cat-eye. After recreating this look we had lunch, and later, fueled up, we returned back to the makeup chairs. This time we had to choose a makeup which was harder for us to recreate since for this look we had 2 hours. I picked a makeup look combined with a bold red lip because I had to throw aside my perfectionism to finish this line on time.
At the beginning of the day, our trainer revealed the fact that later on, we will have a guest, who turned out to be one of AVON’s marketing specialist. She came to speak about the beauty photography in order to make us take better and nicer pictures of our work. While we’re recreating the second look, she went around with her professional machine and took some photos of us working, and when we’re finished she captured the final look as well. Later a longer “course” started about photography with cell phones and picture editing.
Bold Red Lips
MakeUp Artists working
Bold red lip
Bold Red Lips
11th June
After long weeks of practicing finally the day of the exams has come. Everybody was so nervous about what will they pick, what the surprise topic will be, or if everyone will have a model… One of us even arrived with 2 models for sure. Unfortunately one of us couldn’t attend the exam because of a terrible storm…
A few minutes after 10 am we started with the writing test, which fortunately I did fill in faultless, but the others did perfectly as well! Later came the practice. First, we had to pick one picture out of 12, these were the fashion looks. Thanks to my great luck I pulled out the one that I had to recreate at the third class, so I kind of rehearsed it.
The second makeup was Victoria’s Secret makeup with the feared eyeliner! Because the weeks before the exam I spent practising this line, I hoped that this exercise won’t be a problem on the exam either. Fortunately, so it was! Approximately 50 went by when I finished this look, and later the judges walked around to take their notes. Within a few minutes we sat by a table and we were listening to the judgments.
I was very proud since I and another girl were highlighted, because not only our writing was faultless, but also they didn’t find any imperfection in the practice!
Everyone passed this exam, so we got our diploma and a surprise gift from AVON Hungary: 2 makeup bags, a t-shirt, and a mixing palette as well.
Victoria's Secret Makeup
Fashion Makeup
Diploma
Victoria's Secret Makeup
I really enjoyed this course, I gained loads of experiences, techniques, and practices, and besides, I could spend this time in a great atmosphere! Huge thanks to AVON to allow this opportunity for us, beauty ambassadors!
New Post On Wednesday
spring refresh
Nice Day Everyone!
Since we can welcome the real and lasting good weather, I started to prepare myself for the heat and sunshine. Why is it important to do different skincare procedure in spring than in the wintertime? The main reason is sunlight. As in wintertime, there’s not much direct light reaching our skin, we must make sure, that we prevent the flaws on our skin caused by the rapid change of the “environment”, such as the acne and other skin problems caused by the excessive UVA and UVB radius.
Firstly and most importantly you must use sunscreen every day! I know, most people tend to refer to the sunscreen in the foundations, but that isn’t enough at all! In the linked video you can find out how much foundation we need to use to get the sun protection indicated on the packaging!
You can find many types of sunscreens on the market, my favorite is the spray-on ones, but recently I started to use the regular creams. I suggest you choose one with has sunscreen factor over 20 and use it every day! Yes, even on days when you only run errands!
By inserting this step into your daily routine later you can save yourself from many problems!
To this topic belongs the protection of our lips as well, since this part of our body is more sensitive than the rest of our skin, but mostly we forget about it. The high-quality lip balms usually contain sunscreen, but before purchasing make sure to check it! The Blistex one on the picture has 15 sunscreen factor, but the previously mentioned Carmex is perfect for this purpose as well.
In connection with sunscreen, I must mention avoiding those products containing retinol or other strong exfoliators! When using these in spring an summer besides the danger of sunburn we have to face some serious chemical reactions as well! In these type of products’ User’s Guide they indicate the instructions of not using them when direct sunlight can reach the area where it was used, but please, make sure to check the products that MAY contain these type of ingredients! For example, this night treatment in the picture belongs to this group, so when I use it I apply a generous amount of sunscreen, but beforehand I wash my face thoroughly to remove the excess product!
In the wintertime, I like to use facemasks containing coal and clay, because this time of the year my skin tends to be more problematic, but in spring I like to switch into the hydrating ones, and I recommend you to do so! Because of the heat, the sweat removes the majority of the toxins from the pores, so we don’t have to be afraid of acne, but because of the salinity of sweat, our body can dry out easier. This is why we should choose from hydrating sheet masks, or face masks. I have 3 favorites: the AVON ANEW hydrating sheet mask, the AVON Planet Spa peel of mask with green alga, and the Mango Green Tea treatment from Balea.
When I’m done treating my skin, next comes my nails. I pay attention to the wellness of my nails all year, so the only difference between the spring and winter nailcare is the color. In springtime, I use the same nude, black, red combo as all year, but I try to choose from the brighter shades, for example in winter I like the burgundy reds, but in spring I like to choose a tomato red shade.
When the temperature reaches the 25 Celsius, I like to carry around the following items: body mist or deodorant, an aqua spray, and perfume. The reason for this, in my opinion, is very simple. I think that apart from me the most of you feel a little uncomfortable when having to run around sweaty and not so fragrant all day. These products I have both in mini and full packaging, so not only can I refresh myself at home, but also on the go. Besides the products, in the pictures, I really do like DOVE’s pear deodorant and all of the body mists from AVON as well.
I hope I did say something new and useful about spring self-care if you liked the topic, please click the LIKE button! Also, you can follow me on social media, so I can inform you about the new posts immediately!
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the school of lipstick
Hello Everyone!
As the springtime has started I started to use brighter and wilder lip colors to boost up my look, since my closet is not the most colorful, so as time passed, I collected a huge amount of lip products. But my biggest problems was my dried out and chapped lips, which means I had to pick strictly what do I want to put on my lips.
To make my situation a little bit easier, I started to use LUSH’s Bubble Gum flavored lip scrub. I previously used some DIY scrubs, but since I got this for my name day, I use only this one. This contains Jojoba oil and sugar with some tint and flavor, which is almost the same as the DIY, the only difference is that in this case, you have to mix a few tablespoons on sugar with that much olive oil that you can scrub your lips with it. The reason I really like this LUSH one is that you don’t have to rinse it off with water as you finished, you can even lick it off, and it tastes amazing! :D
If I’m done with this step, I apply some of the lip balms from the picture and let it sink in. I like both 3 options and even a fourth one which is Carmex, but the reason I changed it into something else is that in the local drugstores it’ very expensive… The labello lip butter hydrates my lips very well, and smell amazing as well as the Bee Natural lip balm, but Blistex ensure an antibacterial protection just like Carmex! The only inconvenience is the smell since it contains camphor and it has a typical smell that the creators couldn’t veil.
When the lip balm sunk into my lips I remove the access, and I start to apply concealer onto the given area. It doesn’t have to be concealer, sometimes I do use the foundation remained on the brush/sponge. The reason why I prefer the concealer is that when using a solid one we don’t have to be afraid of smudging. This step is only needed when applying a bold and harsh lip color since if we miss this step, the natural color of our lips can show through the lipstick!
As the next step, I grab the lipliner and start to line my lips at the center of the bottom lip, then moving to the center of the top lip and lining the cupid’s bow. Then I “link” the to lip and fill in the whole lips with the pencil. If you want to make your lips look bigger or smaller de difference shouldn’t be more the 1 millimeter, otherwise you can look artificial!
Last but not least I apply the lipstick. If I’m doing my own makeup I apply it directly, without a brush starting at the center of the bottom lip, then moving up to the center of the upper lip, making sure that the lipstick isn’t touching the contour! After applying the lipstick I grab the lip brush and starting to smooth the product all over the lips. This time I swipe it onto the outlines as well.
If I’m done, I ‘bite’ into a tissue carefully, and repeating the application 1 or 2 times more. This way we can get a long-lasting finish!
I must mention, that this whole process is only necessary when using a bold lip since in this case the mistakes are more spectacular! When you apply a nude color we can skip the concealer and the repeated layers.
I hope that the article was useful and if you would like to see my lipstick collection, please click the “LIKE” button, and follow me on social media so I can inform you about the new posts immediately!
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30.03.2018.
the secret of long-lasting manicure
Nice Day Everyone!
Since everybody's asking about my nail care and about the things I do to make my manicure last up to 2 weeks, I thought, I will do a little video, where I share the whole routine of my nail care.
Please give a thumbs up, if you liked it, and leave me a message if you would like to see more English videos!
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22.02.2018.
my everyday makeup tutorial
Nice Day to Everyone!
Although this time I uploaded the post a little bit later than I usually do, but I hope, this video will compensate this, since I will show you my everyday makeup routine! At first sight, this 20 minutes seems too long for a simple makeup, but I have to assure you, it became 20 minutes because of the tips and tricks that I want to share with you. This is the first time in my life when I speak in a video, so I hope that you like it, I think it turned out quite good. Enjoy the next few minutes, and I welcome your opinions, and by clicking the "contact" flag at the top you can write me directly!
01.02.2018.
makeup testing
Hello Everyone!
As you could see previously on my IG account, in december, I got two Rival De Loop palettes from my love. These products were such a big surprise, I had to make a makeup tutorial with them, that you can watch by scrolling down.
Not so long ago I started to work with a phtographer as a makeup artist, and I thought I need some development in my makeup bag, so we went shopping. We almost finished with the drugstores all over the city and found nothing, when my boyfriend drew my attention to a discount corner at ROSSMANN, where the drugstore’s subbrand’s products were exposed. Here I found 2 palettes, but because of the price (2 euros!!!) and the brand I was a little bit afraid of the quality, since the very cheap products I experienced that they are not that colorful and easy to use as the more expensive ones.
Despite this fact I said yes to these palettes, and my boyfriend bought them for me as a gift!
Arriving home the first thing I did was trying out all the colors in the palettes, and after the first one or two colors I knew that this purchase was the best I have ever made! The shades were just as vivid as they looked in the packaging, and were very easy to use on the skin. Even the darkest colors spread just as nicely as the more expensive eyeshadows.
This makeup I did for New Year’s Eve, but it doesn’t differ much from an everyday makeup I do for the most of my “clients”. (For my everyday makeup I don’t do much, so the number of step are less. If you want to see an everyday makeup routine, please write me an email or a message on IG and Facebook!)
If you liked the makeup and want to recreate it, please send me a picture of the result on Instagram in Direct Message, and the best I will show you on my account!
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New post coming next THURSDAY when I will bring you a fashion related post with lots of pictures!
Have a Nice Day!
01.11.2018.
my skincare routine III.
Hello Everyone and Happy New Year!
Though I brought you several skincare posts, I think it changed a lot, so I have to share it!
First of all, I've never had problems with my skin, but in the last few months the number of my blackheads increased and little white bumps started to appear all over my forehead and chin.
After a few months failed trying to make them disappear I visited my cosmetician, who told me that these little bumps are accumulated tallow since the excess can’t leave because of the dead cells left on the skin. They usually don’t ignite, but it can be very stressful to have these bumps and knowing nothing about the reason. After the treatment, my skin got better, but not each of them had disappeared, so we made a next appointment is in January.
I’ve been playing with the thought of getting a spinning face brush for a long time, but the only barrier that kept me away from this idea was the price… When I looked through these brushes I found that the Philips or the Braun ones cost more than 150 euros!!!! This fact disappointed me so much, after watching so many YouTube videos where the problem on the skin disappeared thanks to these brushes, I hoped that this spinning brush would be the solution, but nope.
BUT! While shopping for Christmas at MÜLLER, I found the ONE! It is from the drugstore’s subbrand: CADEAVERA, and it cost 13 euros! Even one more was in competition, an OLAZ one with a face wash included, but I voted for the previous one. I paired it with a L’Oreal facewash with rose water and jasmine. It was a little more expensive than what I used before, but a higher quality, so I wasn’t afraid of spending that 6 euros on that.
This combination I started to use on 25 December, but even after the first use, the difference was noticeable! My skin was tighter, softer, my pores shrunk and the color came back to my face! I know this may sound overstatement, but think about a body scrub and how it can change your skin! While reading those reviews on the internet I thought the same, but now I know that it’s the truth!
In the first few days, I applied AVON’s face oil as a moisturizer, but that ran out, so my other Christmas gift, a Helia-D moisturizer came handy. I only heard good thing about this brand and its products, so I looked forward to trying it, and the result was unbelievable! My skin soaks it up quickly, and it became filled-up. The only thing that I and my boyfriend have to get used to is the smell but for this result it worth it!
Between these 2 steps, the cleansing and the moisturising, I use the COSMIA toner with jasmine and rose water, that I showed you in the summer skincare post, and for makeup remover I usually use the GARNIER double phase remover, also shown previously, but in the last few days I tried out the micellar cleansing gel from the same brand. I still have to get used to it, but it works quite well.
The brush has 2 speeds and 2 heads as well. The first head is the brush, and this other one is for cotton pads, that you only have to stick to the head and you’re ready to go! The last one I don’t use frequently, but the other one I use every day in the morning and at night at the higher speed. Before anyone gets terrified, this equipment doesn’t rub your skin or make it irritated, it’s more likely a face massage!
Even after 2 weeks of use, I can highly recommend the included product since they work very well! If you follow me on social media, you could see the results, but until then here you can see a before and after picture of my face:
I hope that you enjoyed this article and that it was helpful!
Soon I will show up soon with my publishing schedule, but what is sure, that I’m working on 1 post per week!
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Have a Very Nice Day!
03.01.2018.
AUGUST HAUL
The past months I tried to spend less on skin care and makeup product since the most of them were just standing in the bathroom untouched.
For this reason a few months earlier I selected the unused products and threw them away. I decided, that I will only buy these kinds of products when it’s reasonable and it’s not a fruit of impulsive shopping.
Although the title refers to August, I not only listed the items bought in this month, but I also mention the products that I purchased this summer. A part of these skincare items are still being tested, so I don’t have a mature opinion yet, but I try to write down my first impressions to help you out!
The first product is from a new brand called COSMIA, and this is their calming toner for sensitive skin with jasmine. The first thing that came into my mind was ’There are so many bloggers and vloggers, who advertise this brand, but it’s also too cheap, so may the quality be questionable?’ This package was about 1,50 euros, so my reaction was justified. But when I looked through the other toners, my conclusion was that those are way too expensive, so I will try the one from COSMIA. Before I used a toner from AVON, which was awesome, but the package is too small, this way I have to order quite frequently.
After a week of using this product, I think that this was a good choice. Since I work in a buffet, because of the oil saturated air, my skin is not in its best condition. This toner calms my skin and helps to remove the spots that I also have.
After 1 week of usage: *****/*****
The next item is a perfume from AVON, which was incidentally not my decision. My love got it for me a few days earlier. The PERCEIVE OASIS is a really fresh scent which is perfect for spring, for summer, even for fall. The fragrance is extra durable since one or two blow can last all day long, but it’s not that intense, that it makes you feel dizzy. I’m quite choosy when it comes to perfumes, but this one is a perfect match!
After 1 week of usage *****/*****
The next product is a well promoted one, the L’Oreal Pure Clay Detox Mask, which contains clay and charcoal beside the other nourishing substances. The reason for the purchase was the same as with the toner, although I walk ed through the whole city for this mask. Not because I couldn’t find but, but because te drugstores work with different prices, and the margin is huge. For instances Müller 12 euros, DM 10 euros, Rossmann 7 (!) euros.
I must mention, that in Rossmann this product was on sale, but the full price doesn’t exceed 10 euros…
Till now, I could only use this twice, and I can calmly say, that this mask worth the hype! After the first use it removed my pimples and spots, it calmed and revived my skin as well. A huge bonus that the removal was really easy with a dank cloth, it didn’t smudge at all!
After 2 times of usage *****/*****
Look of an ogre *****/*****
For now, I’m sure you have thoughts like ’It can’t exist, that everything she buys, works for her…’ To confute this statement, I bought you some of my new nail polishes. You must know about me, that I don’t like the colorful polishes, so the only colors that you can ever see on my nails are red, black and nude. A few months earlier I saw the new CATRICE ICONAIL edition, and for the recommendation of my best friend I wanted to try it out, but I already had the colors that I like, so I thought, I will buy a grayish and an ivory color. The previous one is awesome: it has a perfect consistency, it covered my nails very well, and lasted for more than a week. By contrast, the ivory one was a disaster… The color wasn’t even, it clumps fast, and even the fourth layer couldn’t cover my nails… I guess that I wouldn’t have any problem with the durability, but it was so bad, I couldn’t test it.
Instead of the ivory polish, I decided to test another one, but this time not a CATRICE one. This way I got this MOYRA nail polish in YASMINE. Initially, I had problems with this one as well for example brush strokes, but the second layer solved each of my problems. Later on, after a few days, I saw a few „stretch marks” on the sides of my nails as a result of working in a kitchen, which looked like my nails are gray instead of ivory, but this was the only trouble I had with this polish. The color is beautiful, and it lasted more than a week.
CATRICE
21 WILL YOU BE MY BRIGHTSMAID *****/*
27 LANA DEL GREY *****/*****
MOYRA YASMINE 0971 *****/*****
Since I’m talking about CATRICE, I would like to mention the ULTIMATE LASH MULTILIZER waterproof mascara, which I got with the September issue of Marie Claire. Although mostly I’m in trouble with the mascaras, because my lashes stick together and the roots can get ignited, this product worked quite well. It brushes through all of the lashes, covers well, though the brush was a little too stinging. Now I use a MAYBELLINE mascara LINK since it counts as the best, but it is not waterproof, so the CATRICE one came handy because it stays on despite the chlorinated water. It can be ideal for summer.
After 5 days of usage *****/*****
Weeks earlier I had to do my own makeup for a photoshoot, and regarding the hot weather, I needed to buy something to fix my makeup with for the day. This was the time when I found the ESSENCE All That Greys loose powder. Since I couldn’t try out the baking method yet, I thought, this could be the perfect occasion. The meat of the method is that you apply the powder where you want to fix the makeup, leave it on for a few minute, and after swipe the excess away. For me the essential area was my under eye area since here my makeup tends to crawl away. By practicing this method, my makeup lasted all day despite the melting hot weather! The only problem I had with this item was with the package. As you can see int he picture, I speak abut a paper box, which has holes on the top, where the powder tends to come out, but because of the consistency, the powder can hardly come out of the package.
After 2 weeks of usage *****/****
These days I go to Budapest quite frequently, so I have moments, when I’m so bored, that I walk through the fast fashion shops, like H&M. his brand is quickly developing it’s cosmetic section, this way it can become a competitor of other drugstore makeup brands.
The following products are from H&M as well, and since the full price was a quite high for me, I tried to find something at the ’SALE’ section. The first product is a hand cream which I bought for less than 1 euro (Full price was 6 euros). It was a nice purchase, although the ’SALE’ section was a little too unpresentable between the racks of beautiful clothes since the most of the product was dirty and messy… But now back to the main thoughts.
The formula was very hydrating, the scent of it is amazing, but after using, it left my hand with a sticky feeling. Summing my impressions, it worth the price (the 1 euro price), but I wouldn’t buy it for the full price. I would buy a NEUTROGENA one instead.
After 3 weeks of usage *****/***
Which is the case with the lipgloss, I was pleasantly delighted The past years I avoided using lip gloss, and not only because it makes my lips dry, but also because the half of my hair usually gets stuck onto my lips. Although this lipstick is sticky as well, it doesn’t dry out my lips and wearing it isn’t uncomfortable at all. I can compare it to my nourishing lipstick according to the consistency and the color. The lipgloss, just like the cream cost less than 1 euro and the original price was 6 euros, so I can say it totally worth it, but after trying it, I would say, that I could pay the full price next time, it was so good!
After 3 weeks of usage *****/*****
The last item is the new NIVEA 3IN1 Make-Up Remover Wipes, that I got at EFOTT (a music festival in Hungary) from a hostess, so I got 2 at the same time. It can be very handy at a festival if you don’t have to carry a whole bottle of remover, but this is not the best I’ve ever tried… Although there’s way more liquid inside the wipes, it’s not recommended using on the eye area, since if some of the removers get into your eyes, it can hurt very much. It removed the everyday kind of makeup, but I had some trouble trying to get off waterproof makeup with the wipes.
After 3 weeks of usage *****/***
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SkinCare Routine II.
This time I would like to share my facial treatments that I use on a daily basis. These products are the best for my skin, and I got to this conclusion after several months of attempt. I have a mixed skin type. On my T zone my skin is quite oily, but my cheeks are dry. Sometimes I have breakouts, but in the past few months I got serious ones, that left marks on my face... Now it looks like, it's getting better, and keep staying nice and clean.
I will write down step by step the routine that I do every morning and evening.
I. Cleansing
After removing my makeup with tha GARNIER remover, I must wash my face to remove any leftover makeup and dirt. I use the Neutrogena Visibly Clear Facial Scrub, and it appears the best for this purpose since it cleans and scrubs my face without being too harsh. It has little pearls that can help cleansing the pores deep down.
II. Toning
After cleansing I usually still have some dirt on my face so it's lovely to use a toner (or two this case). First I use the Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating Lotion, this clears out my pores, and after I go through with a Dog Rose & Aloe Vera Toner from AVON. This one sooths my face, and calm it down after the tingling toner.
III. Serum
This product is from AVON as well, and it can help to reduce the marks caused by breakouts as well. I put 2 pumps on the back of my hand and I rub it all over my face and neck.
IV. Lotion
After letting the serum to sink in to my face, I use Hydrating Lotions from GARNIER. One for the morning and one for the evening. This step is really important, and it took me a while to find the best facial cream for my skin type. I massage a small amount into my face and neck as well, and I let it skin in.
In the morning I leave usually 5 to 10 minutes for the lotion, but at night I just hop into bed.
OPTIONAL
On some days, when I feel like my lashes needs a little boost, I put on some castor-oil with and old mascara brush, and let it sink overnight. This helps them grow faster and longer.
Garnier Contest
As you may know, back in october I made a makeup video for GARNIER. There was a contest, where you had to make a video/photo about you, doing your makeup, and at the end, remove it with the GARNIER oil-infused micellar clensing water. Weeks later I got a message from the GARNIER Team that I won a MAYBELLINE package! Here you can see the video and if you scroll down, there will be a short description of each product.
MAYBELLINE COLOR-SENSATIONAL LIPSTICK
A few weeks ago I got a BOURJOIS lipstick in red, and my first thought
was: I need something underneath, my lips are so dry...
After getting this one, I'll never need lip balm underneath my lipstick! This is so moisturizing, it's almost like you're wearing lip balm.I'm very satisfied! That much, that I bought this lipstick in nude...
MAYBELLINE STROBING STICK
I started using highlighter in the summer and I always wanted something like this! Although it's quite glittery, the texture is the best. Easy to blend, and hard to go over-board.
MAYBELLINE THE COLOSSAL VOLUM' EXPRESS MASCARA
It has a perfect timing, cause I just ran out of mascara when it arrived. My only problem is if I'm not brushing through my lashes, this mascara can make them a little bit gnarly. But the color is perfect and the brush as well.
GARNIER OIL INFUSED MICELLAR CLEANSING WATER
And last, but not least, the Holy Grail Product! This one came with the package, but I already had one. This remover just wash of every dirt and makeup, and doesn't leave your skin dry or sticky. So easy to use, it's unbelievable!
GARNIER, YOU AMAZED ME, AGAIN!
Starter Make-Up Kit
Every woman needs to own a little bit of makeup, even if she doesn’t use these products everyday. Here I show you the most needed makeup products in a woman’s life!
I. Foudation/BB cream
Personally I don’t use foudation on my face only on special occasion, because I found my face clean and clear enough for a lighter coverage. You can do this as well, if you don’t have redness or acne, otherwise it’s recommended to use foundation matching your skin type and color.
Tips:
Don’t put the product on your wrist or the back of your hands, because the skin on your hands are different color than your neck or body. And don’t compare the color of the product to your face! Compare it to the color of your neck or chest, because the skin on your face can be much more lighter than the actual color of your body. And one more: If you’re about to buy a BB cream, apply it to your neck or your jawline and give a few minutes to the product to sink in, so this way you can see the real color of it!
II.Concealer
Besides the foundation you will need a concealer to erase the smaller imperfections, no metter how much the foundation covers. I don’t think that there’s any foundation that can cover all the imperfections on the face… The color choosing process is the same as the foundation’s.
Tips:
There are different textured and colored concealers on the market.
If you’re looking for something for your spots, choose a corrector, which has a solid texture, and choose a color that matches your foundation, or maybe a little bit green toned.
If you’re looking for something for your undereye circles, choose a creamy concealer, which has a soft texture, and choose a color that is 1 or 2 shades lighter than your foundation. This will lighten your undereye area.
III.Powder
Not every person needs it on a daily basis, especially in the summer, but if you need a fuller coverage, or a matt finish, it’s a must have! In case if you have a dry skin choose a powder with hydrating complex , so it won’t dry your skin out.
IV.Brow Pencil/Powder
It’s not a neccesity if your brows has the good shape, but it’s not a bad thing to fill in the gaps. It will give a frame to your face. For gap filling I recommend the powder and for shaping I recommend the pencil with the spoolie in the end.
Tips:
Dark haired people should go one or two shades lighter than the color of hair on their head.
Light haired people to go two shades darker than the color of hair on their head.
V.Kajal
I don’t think that a liquid liner or a gel liner are worse than the kajal, but you can do more with a pencil. It has a softer texture and this way you can smudge it, or simply line your eyes since they’re not soft enough to run down on your eyes. For a natural look choose a brown tone, and for an intese look choose a black tone. These colores look good on everyone, but if you’re more adveturous try out some other colors that matches the color of your eyes.
VI.Mascara and Lash Curler
These two can help to give your eyes a huge higlight. Put on your mascara after using the curler, because doing it inversely will demage the eyelashes. Use a brown or a balck color!
Tips:
There’are different types of heads to the mascaras. Choose it to fit for purpose.
VII.Blusher
Personally I don’t use blusher frequently, but sometimes I need a pop of color on my face, so I just put on a small amount, and I’m ready to go. Apply it to the apples of your cheeks and you'll get a fresh look.
Tips:
Those who have a brown undertone to their skin use a peachy color on the cheeks, and those who have a pink undertone to their skin use a pinkish color on the cheeks.
VIII.Blending Sponge/ Brushes
There are 2 other neccesity when it comes to makeup: the sponges and the brushes. Since I’m talking to the starters, I recommend to buy these two first: A blending sponge (you can see that next to the BB Cream above)what you can use for the foundation, for the concealer, for the powder and for the blusher, and a double ended brush. This one is for smokey eye makeup, but you can use it for your brows and your kajal as well.
Here you can see a little video of the included products:
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Spring Beauty Haul
This week I decided, to make a tiny little spring beauty shopping. I would really like to share with you my new products, beacause later on I will make a review of them, to inform you if it does make sense to buy them. So, let's get started!
Obviously my favourite piece at the moment is this dark brown ESSENCE lipstick. I've been searching for a color like this since september, because where I live it's really hard to find a harsh color like this. The color's name is TRES CHIC. I know that theese type of colors are really for autumn, but for me it's not a thing. I don't wear different makeup for different seasons. (If you visit the galery, you will see the color on the lips)
Speaking of lips... My all time favourite is the CARMEX lipbalm. Since I ran out of it I had to buy a new one, so I decided to buy the bigger size. This contains Salicilyc Acid, Menthol and Camphor, it gives that tingling effect on the lips which helps blood circulation, and helps removing the dead cells of the mouth.
I ran out of my face cream as well, so I will try out this Garnier Essencials Hydrating Cream with grape seed extract. I got the same cream but for the under eye area, and I think it's quite good, so I'll give it a try. It's a mid price product, and the brand, GARNIER makes really good cosmetics, so I guess it will worth the price.
The next product is a invisible nail polish. I have an other ESSENCE polish, but that doesn't stay on really long. I hope, this will. It contains grape seed extract, so it nourishes the surface of the nails as well.
This beautiful palette is from YVES ROCHER, and it is a smokey eye palette. The fantasy name of the colors is ROSE RAFFINÉ. These gorgeous purple colors are perfect for my eyes. This pink undertone gives my dark brown eyes a soft effect. I don't always use them for smokey eyes, sometimes I just put on some light color all over the lid and after that a small amount of the darker shade, to contour.
And now, let me introduce you, one of my favourite parfume: The BLACK OPIUM by YVES SAINT LAURENT! I've been waiting for this so long! I got it from my mum a few weeks ago and I love it! Once I sniffed this parfume and my first thought was: I need this in my life! It has the perfect smell that a real woman needs. In my opinion it gives you the maturnity of Yves Saint Laurent. As Christian Dior said: "Parfume is the indispensable complement to the personality of women, the finishing touch on a dress."
Skin Care
This time I would like to show you my skin care products that I use on an everyday basis, but I must tell you that I'm not a specialist, so I just tell you what I like to do with my skin, if I want to pamper my skin.
Products
The first product of my favourites is this double phase Yves Rocher make-up remover. Beacuse of its oily phase it can easily wash the make-up off the face and at the same time it moisturise the skin.
After the removal twice a week I like to use a facial scrub like this from Neutrogena. I've been trying out this since september, and I'm really like it. It is a so called micro-scrub, so it's not a drastical scrub, but it does the job.
For fresh and clean smell I apply a small amount of the GARNIER Minerals Deodorant. It is almost the only deodorant that keeps me fresh all day long even if I'm in a situation of doing some phisical exercises.
The first product of my favourites is this double phase Yves Rocher make-up remover. Beacuse of its oily phase it can easily wash the make-up off the face and at the same time it moisturise the skin.
Nail Care
For this week's post, we will show you Dorka's nail care products. If you're like me, and do not like to spend much money on your manicure in a salon, just take a look at these products, and follow the instructions to get a salon-like manicure.
First, I like to swipe a damp cotton pad through my nails (hummidified with a aceton-free nailpolish remover). After that I usually file my nails with a glass nail file into a almond or squared shape. This time I chose the previous one.
With this H&M nail scrub I srcrub the nails and push the nailbed back and with the Moyra nail buffer I buff the surface of the nails.
Then I can start to paint my nails. First I paint them with the essence base polish and I choose the color of my mood. This time I chose this black KIKO nail polish. This color (although others might think that this is the color of depression) means the elegance and it matches every color.
For the last touch ups, I like to moisturise my nailbeds with this s-he cuticule oil. Not only does it moisturise but it has a really rich texture, which helps your nails grow longer and stronger.
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Then I can start to paint my nails. First I paint them with the essence base polish and I choose the color of my mood. This time I chose this black KIKO nail polish. This color (although others might think that this is the color of depression) means the elegance and it matches every color.
MAKE-UP LOOK TO BEGIN 2016
First of all Happy New Year to everybody! To begin this brand new year with a brand new outlook, we brought you a smokey makeup, which you can wear for parties, or if you use lighter colours, to work as well. If you want to know, how we created this look, just scroll down.
After the primer, foundation and powder trio (no concealer yet under the eyes because of the dark eye shadows), start to build up the eyes. First use a grey colour all over the lid, and then put the black eye shadow into your crease and blend it into a cat eye shape. With a white, sparkly colour highlight the highest point of eyelid, so will look more awake. Create a thin black eye line with a little wing in the end and put some of the liner into your waterline. Last but not least put on your favourite mascara and do the concealing. For the finishing touch ups do the eyebrows and contour your face. After that just line the lips with a nude lip pencil, and you are ready to go.
Before
After
Since the smokey-eye is still the best choice (and it will stay in this position for a very long period) you must learn, how to create it, but pay attention for the shape of your eyes. If you want to know the best make-up look for your eye shape, just click here: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/ac/d3/bf/acd3bf851155a1bed7fcfec9fd170342.gif
The products that we have used:
102 Light Rose
Body and Soul Powder Brush H&M Foundation Brush MAC Concealer Brush 194 MAC Shading Brush 275 Triangle Make-up sponge
Nail For The Last Days Of The Year
For the last days of this year we brought you 2 types of nails, what you can wear for example for a New Year’s Eve Party.
On the first picture you can see a white nail art, which I spiced up a little bit on the ring finger with a black tip.
But be carefull if you have light skin because it can pale the hand. It is a great choice for long shaped nails, since the white color broaden the surface of the nails optically.
On the second picture you can see my newest purchase, a slightly glittery, aubergine colored nail polish.
This color is ideal for those who has paler skin, because the dark shade highlight the beauty of their skin. We recommend this nail polish for elegant parties, dinners with a nice cocktail-dress. This looks great with long and short nails as well, although paired with shorter nails it will give us a polished look.
