Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Volume 4 First Impressions
If you’ve been following my blog, you will know that I have stated that I would refrain from makeup purchases for half a year! I have been doing really well. I enjoy using the products I already have, or I have only bought what I was running out of, or that I found on a very good deal. However, all holidays makeup collections are out, and I thought I should treat myself a palette of powders from Hourglass. Hello, Ambient Lighting Edit Volume 4! I have been wanting to get one of these palettes they do every Christmas. In fact, I wanted to try their classic Ambient Lighting palette, but I…
Consuming Digital Content Pt 3 :: Avoid Over-Spending
Hello there! Today as a part of the series for consuming digital content, I thought it would be nice to talk about over-spending money shopping online. You can find Part 1 here, and Part 2 here. The online market has flourished. It is so easy to make purchases from the comfort of our houses and get goods delivered to our doorsteps, it is so easy to transfer money online with e-banking. Affiliate links market has bloomed. People share their favourite products or write reviews about them. How many times have you bought something you did not intend to, but did buy it because of a review or an ad you…
My skincare philosophy
When it comes to beauty products category, makeup is the first thing that comes to our minds. Indeed, makeup is something we see, in the sense that it adds paint on our faces, be it lipstick, blush or eyeliner. We have all been charmed by shimmery and glittery eyeshadows and fancy lip colours. However, there is a much more important category of products that belong to the beauty family, and that is the skincare products. I have broken down the components of my skincare, presenting you my skincare philosophy, and where I spend more or less money. Good skincare makes our faces glow from within. It helps bring out the…
An autumnal palette :: Huda Beauty Warm Brown Obsessions
If you really want to get in the autumn mood with your makeup, here is the palette for you: Huda Beauty Warm Brown Obsessions palette. This palette consists of 9 shades, 8 matte ones and 1 foil-effect. Think of orange and red autumn leaves and you get the gist of this palette. I should warn that this palette is not for everyone. In order to use all the shades, you have to be a little adventurous. You will like it if: You are into matte red and orange eyeshadows Orange-bronze looks is your thing You want your eyeshadow to have super staying powers (so much that it’s actually hard to…
My all-time favourite nail polish top coat :: Poshé Top Coat
Hello there and say hello to an unsung hero of top coats! It is the Poshé super-fast drying top coat. I wanted to make a whole post dedicated to it because I don’t think that the beauty community has praised it enough. It is indeed super-fast drying, you can apply it even if the previous nail polish layer is not 100% dry. Why it is my favourite It starts drying right after I finish applying it (you have to be a bit quick with it, not crazy quick, but if you start taking your time to apply it, it will start setting before you finish) Consequently, you can do stuff…
My Night-Time Skincare Routine
I used to be the person that did not pay attention to their skincare regimen. I am glad my mum advised me to wear a daily moisturiser since my early twenties. If it wasn’t for her I don’t know when I would have started wearing it. It was some years later, that I decided I had to take care of my skin, if I didn’t want it to age too soon. Skincare is the cornerstone of beauty in the sense that if you treat your skin nice, you won’t need many or even any makeup products. So, here is my night-time skincare routine, which I hope will give you some…
Natasha Denona in UK and more ND news!
Hello there! I am so excited to write about Natasha Denona coming to Selfridges next week! She announced it two days ago through her Insta stories. I am very happy for my UK readers! I am curious to see the range of products that will become available, but still Natasha Denona in UK is so exciting! In case you are not informed, she will also launch her products in the European Sephora e-shop in autumn. So, if you live in Europe and you don’t mind the shipping of Selfridges, you can have her products sooner than expected! Pictured: ND Palette 5 02 On another note, last week she brought out…
Everyday Makeup :: The Classics Edition
Hello there and have a great day from my photobombing hand on the bottom left mirror of the blush! Hahah! Today I would like to share with you some of my favourite products for everyday makeup. These are actually the products I am using currently for a discrete and polished look. I might not wear makeup every day, but still I use some of the products below. If I have enough time, then I will use all of them. Eyes I use MAC’s mac Woodwinked eyeshadow or All that glitters. They are both very classic eyeshadows and I like classics because they never go out of style! For mascara, I use…
How to clean your brushes so they hold their shape
I certainly do love good quality brushes. I love applying makeup and good brushes take the experience to a whole new level. As a result, I have invested in my brushes and I do not regret it. The reason I invest in them is that I want to them to serve me as long as possible. Because of that, I take good care of them, and I developed a cleaning routine that helps them hold their shape without any brush guards. ( I am not against using them, I am just happy with my routine and I feel I do not need them). I do not do anything exaggerated or…
Rae Morris Brushes First Impressions
I love Japanese craftsmanship and having heard a lot about Rae Morris brushes, I decided to give them a go when Cult Beauty made them available in Europe.I went ahead and ordered five of them (thank goodness Cult Beauty had a promo code available at the time and that made the purchase easier. I am not going to lie, they are bloody expensive!). So, there you go, my Rae Morris brushes first impressions! Some history Rae Morris is a renowned makeup artist and she has brought out makeup brushes made in Japan since approximately 2012. Ever since there have been three versions of the brushes. Currently we are on…
