tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66771734600357120322024-03-05T10:51:51.645+01:00Alice in a new WonderlandPhD and beauty blogger:
the ramblings of a beautiful mind.Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10221600051462988749noreply@blogger.comBlogger566125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677173460035712032.post-8902577164911096762015-09-18T19:19:00.001+02:002015-09-18T19:19:14.929+02:00Recap du jour || a few looks using the MAC Cosmetics Warm Neutral Palette<div style="text-align: justify;">
The MAC Cosmetics Eyeshadow x 15 palettes are probably MAC's unsung heroes. With a warm and a cool version, these palettes have never gotten much hype around blogs or Youtube videos. </div>
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Now, at 118 €, I'm sure there are not so many <strike>mentally ill</strike> people who give in as I did - but I still think this is better than any limited edition purchase (too many limited editions, MAC, just too many!). Why? Well, here's a recap of some of the smokiest looks I've created using my Warm Neutrals palette: </div>
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If you are still on the fence about buying this palette, just know that a review will be coming shortly. </div>
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I'm sorry if I'm a very bad blogger, but work, social life, and guitar + singing classes get in the way, and blogging takes so much time, I can't do everything. </div>
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Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10221600051462988749noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677173460035712032.post-62076993953462346732015-09-01T08:00:00.000+02:002015-09-04T09:11:06.291+02:00LOOK DU JOUR || The 15 minutes vacation face<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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'Cos we all know none of us would put on decent make-up in 5 or 10 minutes, so let's not fool ourselves!<br />
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Perché sappiamo tutte che nessuna di noi si trucca almeno decentemente in 5 o 10 minuti, perciò non prendiamoci in giro!<br />
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Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer in Custard<br />
Guerlain Terracotta in Medium Blondes<br />
Nars blush in Outlaw<br />
Guerlein Les Météorites finishing powder <br />
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Mac Brow Cremegel in Dirty Blonde<br />
Mac Brow Gel in Beguille<br />
Mac Vanilla pigment<br />
Mac Powersurge eye pencil <br />
Guerlain Terracotta on the crease<br />
Marc Jacobs Omega! Lash mascara<br />
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<b><u>LIPS</u></b><br />
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Mac lipliner and lipstick in Ruby Woo <br />
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<u><b>The little deets:</b></u><br />
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White lace dress: Mango - this season<br />
Headband: Naf Naf - this season<br />
Earrings: can't remember, were a gift<br />
Nose ring: Claire's<br />
Pimples: too many pizzas and mama's food filled with cheese I'm not supposed to eat!Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10221600051462988749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677173460035712032.post-2769612125652709412015-06-14T16:53:00.000+02:002015-06-14T16:53:46.454+02:00REVIEW || Marc Jacobs make-upLet's be honest: until few years ago, I didn't even know who the guy was. Once I found out, I put him to my pile of "things to ignore", because I couldn't afford buying a keychain from him. That was until he created his make-up range - which is still expensive, don't get me wrong.<br />
I'd been hovering his stand at Sephora for the past year, and I've finally caved in beginning of May, when I was on the hunt for a good mascara to replace my Lancome Grandiose, and for a new blusher.<br />
Then I bought an gel liner crayon, and a corrector...well, you know the deal, buddies!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spotted: #instamarc light filtering contour powder (40 Mirage); Shamelss blush (218 Tantalizing); Highliner gel crayon (I have no idea what this shade is called); Remedy concealer (5 Last Call); Lash Lifter mascara (Blaquer); skirt is Naf Naf</td></tr>
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Coming in his sleek, black packaging, the Marc Jacobs make-up range is distinctive and sumptuous. The only thing that misses from the picture is a mini-sized lipstick that was given to me as a sample with my last purchase, and that I thought I had lost, but eventually found in my jeans shorts back pocket today (this leaves me so happy! How sad am I, really?). I don't know where to start with these reviews, so I will pick the first picture that comes in my folder and go from there. Stay with me if you're curious. <br />
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<b>REMEDY CONCEALER - 5, LAST CALL - RPP 29.90 € </b><br />
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I'm still on the fence about this product. I mainly got it because I forgot my Illamasqua peach cream pigment in Italy, and I was on the hunt for something that could replace it. This is the right shade, however, not the same effect. Don't get me wrong, it has a nice consistency, a decent amount of coverage, and overall a nice effect. However, it creases. I try to keep it strictly on the inner corner, but if I accidently put too much on, or I drag it too far down the lower lashline...it even makes my MAC Pro Longwear crease a bit. And that stuff NEVER creases.<br />
Also, I think my circles changed a little here in France (could be the weather, and smoking), so I got the wrong shade corrector. I probably should have tried the pink one. But that's another story. <br />
The packaging is sturdy and heavy, it has a nice click mechanism that works well (although you do have to click a whole lot of times on your first use) and a controller on the side where you can check how much product you have left. The metal, slant-tip applicator offers a cooling effect that lasts a fraction of a second. Let's be real: those applicators are purely gimmick!<br />
Despite the nice, brightening finish, I wouldn't necessarily recommend this product unless you find that nothing creases on your eyes. <br />
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<b>#INSTAMARC LIGHT FILTERING CONTOUR POWDER - 40, MIRAGE - RPP 43.50 €</b><br />
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Anything that promises a finish similar to Instagram filters is worth checking out, so I went to Sephora twice before buying it, and I swatched it insatiably. Those powders...velvet to the touch, buttery soft. They make you lust. And that contour shade in Mirage is perfect for light olive and medium skin tones like mine. Sold.<br />
I have to admit, I only use the light shade everyday cos I paid so much for this kit, but I don't find it stunning. Maybe it's because I don't wear a ton of make-up on an everyday basis (well, I do wear more than a lot of people, but in very thin layers), so I cannot see its full potential. Or maybe, I just gravitate more towards shimmering highliters and that's enough for me. Answers on the comments, please.<br />
That contour shade, though...so freaking useful! It's matte, it's a cool-tone brown, but not too cool to be leaning towards pink. I think it's more ashy, which is definitely the color of choice for my skin type.<br />
If you have those 40+ euros to spend on make-up, I would highly recommend this kit. It's addictive.<br />
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<b>SHAMELESS BLUSH - 218, TANTALIZING - RPP 33.50 €</b><br />
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I apologize for the picture, as it does no justice to the true color of this blush. It's more mauvy than that, but still a warm shade. Now this is one of those products, like the MAC Extradimension powders, that come from the same Italian manufacturer: Intercos. Apart from the "made in Italy" on the label, nothing says it does, but I am 100% sure of what I'm talking about. The first time I've seen them, they were a Madina exclusive, and the brand was previously owned by Intercos, so.... I have some of the first eyeshadows ever produced with this formula, and I can swear it's the same. Why don't I buy them from Madina, then? Well, first off cos I'm out of the country now, and shipping to France is more expensive, and secondly because they sell the best shades to high-end brands. There, plain and simple marketing strategies. Speculation aside, the blush is awesome. The shade makes you look so fresh and young, the texture is amazing: you could layer and layer it, and it would never look cakey (even thoug you'd probably look like a clown as this stuff is extremely pigmented). You can use it dry or wet. You could even use your fingers to apply it, and it would still look amazing and blend like nothing else (tried and tested).<br />
Another worth-buying product! Comes in different shades, this is the boldest one.<br />
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<b>LASH LIFTER MASCARA - BLAQUER - RPP 27.50 €</b><br />
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Comes in a super heavy and big, black, shiny tube - this mascara has the greatest formula ever for hooded eyes. It's a gel. A black gel for eyelashes. It will not smudge, it will not budge. No more black polka dots all around your eyes, if you have hooded eyes with long lashes.<br />
Now the brush on this one is really thin, with short bristles and it defines more than anything. I have to put a ton to reach the desired effect, so next time I'll buy the volumizing version, but the formula is so great, I don't give a fudge! I can see this being my mascara for life. Unless some cheaper brand uses the same formula, that is.... <br />
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<b>HIGHLINER GEL CRAYON - RPP 20.90 €</b><br />
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I know it's expensive for an eye pencil, but the formula is great! I often wear it on my 8hrs50 shift at work, and it does not budge. Not one bit. You never have to reapply this stuff, so it will last for ages and those 21 euros will be justified and spent once in a blue moon. The shade range is fantastic! Lots of nice colors, along with the usual black and neutrals. I will definitely try something more daring, sooner or later.<br />
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As far as the <b>lipsticks </b>go, they are very good (mine's a matte that doesn't dry out your lips), but nothing special. I mean, MAC has a wide selection of matte shades, and it's less expensive. The packaging is very nice though, so it would make a great gift. <br />
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So all in all, Marc Jacobs beauty is really worth checking out. It's very expensive, but if you're used to Nars, Dior, Guerlain, and even Lancome, you'd be getting great products and probably save a few pennies too!<br />
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Fino a qualche anno fa, non sapevo nemmeno chi fosse Marc Jacobs. Una volta scoperto, ho messo il suo nome dentro un cassetto per via del fatto che in ogni caso non potevo nemmeno permettermi un suo portachiavi. L'ho tirato fuori dal cassetto quando ha creato la sua linea di make-up, che ha comunque dei prezzi alti. </div>
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Nel corso dell'anno ho gravitato spesso intorno al suo stand da Sephora, ma mi son decisa ad acquistare qualcosa solo il mese scorso. Prima il mascara e il blush, e poi una cosa tira l'altra, come sapete bene. </div>
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Il packaging è quanto di più elegante si possa trovare: nero, lucido, dalle forme squadrate ma con gli angoli arrotondati. Come piace a me, insomma. </div>
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L'ho preso per sostituire il mio Cream Pigment di Illamasqua, che ho dimenticato in Italia (e che recupererò quest'estate), ma a parte il colore non è come il suddetto. In effetti, ancora ho un'opinione contrastante su questo prodotto: da una parte ha una bella formula illuminante, una texture fine che può presupporre la stratificazione ecc. Dall'altra però ha un grande difetto: non solo si infila nelle pieghette, ma fa infilare anche il mio Pro Longwear nelle pieghe. Allora no, questo non lo posso accettare! Il Pro Longwear non si infila mai nelle pieghette! </div>
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Il packaging è a penna, di quelli che però funziona veramente (anche se al primo utilizzo dovete cliccare per circa due ore) e l'applicazione è in metallo ed è angolato. Ovviamente loro dicono che questo permette un effetto rinfrescante che favorisce la circolazione sanguigna, quella del fiume Reno ecc ecc, ma io rimango come al solito perplessa da queste cose; se non altro perché l'applicatore resta sulla pelle per due nanosecondi, allora che risultato rinfrescante volete che abbia? </div>
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In questa linea di anti-occhiaie ci sono due colori correttivi e tre color carne. Io ho preso quello aranciato, come potete vedere dalle foto sopra, ma in verità visto che le mie occhiaie sono parecchio cambiate qui in Francia, avrei dovuto prendere quello rosa. </div>
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Nonostante l'effetto illuminante e la formulazione tutto sommato buona, non consiglierei questo prodotto se non a quelle persone che non hanno rughette o segni di espressione. Soprattutto perché a questo prezzo, ci sono correttori migliori. </div>
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Se in giro ci sono prodotti che promettono una pelle simile a quella dei filtri Instagram, è logico che io mi ci ficchi immediatamente su. Questo mi ha incuriosita così tanto che sono stata da Sephora per swatcharlo ben due volte prima dell'acquisto (d'altronde, visto il prezzo, non si può comprarlo a scatola chiusa). Le due polveri sono davvero bellissime: fini, al tatto davvero vellutate. La parte contouring ha un colore freddo che però nel kit per le pelli medie e olivastre, ossìa il mio,<b> </b>non è rosato. Lo uso con risultati più che soddisfacenti ogni giorno e ormai è una droga. La polvere illuminante, matte anch'essa, è una di quelle classiche "banana powders", anche se io non noto un effetto straordinario. Anzi, quasi non la noto. Ma può darsi che questo sia dovuto al fatto che non mi metto su un dito di trucco ogni mattina. O praticamente mai, se è per questo ("strati fini" è il mio motto). Se qualcuno sa come usarla al meglio, si faccia avanti, oppure continuerò ad usare polveri luminose e scintillanti. </div>
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Il packaging, che ve lo dico a fare, è così bello che lo aprirei in strada solo per farlo ammirare al mondo. Per di più lo specchi è davvero molto ampio e comodo da portare in viaggio. </div>
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<b>SHAMELESS BLUSH - 218, TANTALIZING - RPP 33.50 €</b></div>
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Partiamo dal presupposto che questo è un blush PrismaShine, prodotto sicuramente da Intercos. Il prezzo è decisamente più alto di quelli originali venduti da Madina, ma alla Intercos son furbi (e d'altronde, chi li biasima?) e i colori migliori li vendono ai marchi con prezzi esorbitanti. Nonostante tutto, ne sono profondamente innamorata e lo ricomprerei mille volte. La foto non gli rende giustizia, è un po' più violaceo come colore, ma sempre un rosa molto forte. Basta usarne pochissimo, per dare all'incarnato un tocco di vita di quelli che solo una settimana al mare in Sardegna ti può dare. Dura tutta una giornata lavorativa, ma se proprio va via e vi dimenticate di portare un pennello appresso, niente paura: lo si stende benissimo anche con un dito e il risultato è sempre impeccabile (certo, bisogna sapere usare il dito...che detto così...). Ci sono svariati colori in gamma, ma questo è decisamente il più forte e interessante. Raccomandatissimo!</div>
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<b>LASH LIFTER MASCARA - BLAQUER - RPP 27.50 €</b></div>
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Il mascara che mi cambiò la vita. Dovete sapere che benché adori il Grandiose di Lancome, da un po' di tempo ho l'enorme problema che le mie ciglia - che a quanto pare sono lunghe - sfregano contro la mia palpebra fissa, lasciando in poco tempo dei fantastici pois tutt'intorno all'occhio. Questo significa che per levarli, devo sacrificare la sfumatura dell'ombretto, l'illuminante e quant'altro, ed è una gran seccatura. Col mascara Marc Jacobs ho risolto: la formula in gel si secca e non si trasferisce manco se sfregate (al massimo, va via a scaglie). Certo, avrei dovuto prendere il mascara volumizzante, perché questo è buonissimo, ma non mi fa gli occhi da bambola come piace a me, ma questa è un'altra storia. La cosa più bella è che costa meno del Grandiose. </div>
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<b>HIGHLINER GEL CRAYON - RPP 20.90 €</b></div>
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Queste matite le ho viste più volte nelle foto della mia amica Paola su Facebook, è visto che le raccomanda lei, ho tentato l'acquisto ad occhi chiusi. In effetti, sono eccellenti. Tracciate una linea sull'occhio al mattino, e alla sera è ancora lì. Il colore è bello pieno e la formula è quella dell'eyeliner gel. Io chiaramente non adoro molto le matite, preferisco il pennello, quindi la traccio bene con un pennello sintetico, per l'appunto ed è impeccabile. Senz'altro proverò altri colori, visto che ce ne sono davvero tantissimi interessanti. </div>
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Da Sephora mi hanno regalato anche un rossetto che credevo di aver perso quando ho scattato le foto, ma che ho ritrovato. In due righe vi dico cosa ne penso: i rossetti Marc Jacobs sono senz'altro molto buoni, il packaging è fighissimo, ma per il prezzo che hanno, preferisco di gran lunga i Mac. Nonostante tutto, se volete fare un bel regalo, sapete dove fiondarvi. </div>
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In generale è una linea make-up validissima, con prezzi talvolta minori di Lancome, Nars, Dior, Guerlain e compagnia cantante, ma con prodotti in alcuni casi decisamente migliori. </div>
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Se l'avete provata, fatemi sapere che ne pensate. </div>
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*** I APOLOGIZE FOR THE BAD PICTURES WHICH WILL FOLLOW***<br />
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***MI SCUSO PER LE PESSIME FOTO CHE SEGUIRANNO***<br />
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The <b>Rouge Edition Velvet</b> are cousins to the Rouge Edition lipsticks that Bourjois released something like two years ago. They are different from them in that they are liquid lipsticks that set on the lips and become matte. They are also supposed to last up to 12 hours, I think. I'm not sure about the 12 hrs claim, as I've never worn them up to 12 hours, but they've lasted a very long time on me without budging - or at least 3 out of 4 did.</div>
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Once you put them on (the applicator allows for precision even on thin lips) they have a slight glossy finish that will gradually become matte as they set. In most cases, you don't need more than one coat, but if you really want to put one extra layer, let the product set a couple of minutes before reapplying it.</div>
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As they have a matte finish, you can definitely use them as blushers as well. Technically, it's a similar product to YSL's Kiss & Blush, just a much better version of it (which reminds me, I need to review that too, and it won't be a rave as you can imagine). They will set on your cheeks, stay there until you take your make-up off, and contrary to the YSL's Kiss &; Blush or most cream blushers, they won't make your cheeks look oily or emphasize your pores. You can wear them full-on, or get some of the product on your fingers and dab it on your lips as a hint of color that will become a great stain.</div>
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I purchased three shades from the line: Grand Cru, Frambourjois, Olé Famingo!. However, not every color applies nor perform the same way.<br />
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Grand Cru is the last one I've bought, the most amazing color, and the biggest deception. First off, you need patience to apply it. It looks as if it's not coloring your lips, and just setting into lines. Strangely enough, it looks like a gel. So a second layer is in order with this shade. The second layer will give you the most amazing color and finish. However, Grand Cru WILL budge. You will find little red stains near your mouth (or even on your chin if you're a big scarf wearer like I am), yet the lipstick will bizarrely still be on your lips, full-on. I also suggest wearing a wax liner around your lips, because it tends to smudge after a bit.</div>
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On the cheeks, you only need the smallest amount of this or you'll look like a clown. Ronald Mac Donald's daughter ain't sexy, remember!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">As I couldn't get a decent picture, I will link you to Beaty and Gibberish, who got the color spot on!</td></tr>
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The shade that made me fall in love with this product. A great raspberry color - not too red, not too pink. Just glorious. On both lips and cheeks, it will set a bit slower than the other shades, but it will look awesome on any skin tone, and it won't budge. Ever. You can smoke and drink, it will not budge. A must-have.</div>
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A great shocking pink which is not too over the top and actually wearable. It is great as a blusher too. It dries and sets faster than the other shades. </div>
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All in all, this is a great multipurpose product. It's great value for the money, and its only downside is that if you live in a country that doesn't sell Bourjois, you will have to order them on Boots or Asos. </div>
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I <b>Rouge Edition Velvet</b> di <b>Bourjois </b>sono i cuginetti dei Rouge Edition, diversi da loro per il finish matte. Se non sbaglio dicono che dovrebbero durare 12 ore, ed anche se non sono sicura che arrivino ad una tale longevità sulle labbra, posso garantire che la loro tenuta è molto lunga anche se si beve o si fuma. </div>
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Queste piccole perle hanno un applicatore come quello dei gloss, che assicura la precisione nella stesura anche su labbra fini. Appena applicato il colore è un po' glossato, ma dopo qualche minuto si asciuga, diventando completamente opaco. Il colore è pieno già dalla prima applicazione, in linea di massima, ma per un effetto soft si può anche picchiettare col dito sulle labbra in modo che si crei una tinta leggera. In maniera del tutto simile ai Kiss & Blush di YSL (ma decisamente in modo migliore) si possono portare anche come blush: in questo modo si fissano tutto il giorno sulle guance senza mai creare uno strato oleoso.</div>
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Non tutti i colori si comportano alla stessa maniera, infatti <b>Grand Cru</b> - il rosso più bello della linea - comporta difficoltà nella stesura (con lui, due passate sono d'obbligo) e sbava un po', anche se incredibilmente il colore resta longevo sulle labbra. Se lo portate come tinta, ricordatevi di prelevarne veramente una puntina, o sembrerete un clown, soprattutto se lo applicate come blush.</div>
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<b>Frambourjois</b>, invece è un bellissimo rosso-rosato (e qui vedete la mia masculina abilità nel descrivere i colori) che si fissa in pochi minuti e non sbava. Dona tanta luce a qualsiasi incarnato. Decisamente il colore più interessante della linea.</div>
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<b>Olé Flamingo</b> è un fuxia acceso, ma portabilissimo e si asciuga e fissa più in fretta degli altri colori. </div>
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Tutto sommato Rouge Edition Velvet è un vero prodotto multiuso, con un rapporto qualità/prezzo decisamente alto e che vale la pena di provare. L'unica pecca è che se non si vive in un Paese in cui vendono Bourjois, ci si dovrà accontentare di ordinarlo sui siti di Boots e Asos. </div>
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So, over the past week I've been testing two different foundations from Nars: the much hyped and talked about <b>All Day Luminous Weightless</b> and one of the brand's classics, namely <b>Sheer Glow</b>. </div>
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So far, I still have mixed feelings about the new All Day Luminous Weightless. However, my mind is pretty much set when it comes to describe Sheer Glow. </div>
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<b>All Day Luminous weightless</b> is a high coverage foundation with a thin texture. It has a satin finish, and you just literally need the smallest amount to cover your entire face (I had a sample in a jar, but if you buy the foundation, I guess one pump is even too much), thanks to its striking pigmentation. It supposedly contains pigments that counteract redness, and as a person with red marks from acne on her face, I can pretty much testify to this being true. </div>
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All in all, there are things I do like about it and some others that I don't. I would not recommend this just because it retails for 43€ and that is way too much for a foundation you don't love everything of. </div>
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Well, I've hated it. The only plus side I've found for this foundation is the shade range, but then again, it is common to every other foundation from Nars. </div>
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It travelled around my face even if well powdered (I've tried MUFE HD, and Mac MSF Natural. Plus, I've started using Guerlain's Météorites on top of it all too); it lasts 4 hrs tops; it gets into pores; it gets really greasy...need I say more? </div>
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The picture below doesn't really do this disaster justice, but you get my drift. Bourjois foundations are ten times better, for a fraction of the price. </div>
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<b><i>Just out of curiousity, am I the only one who has had problems with Sheer Glow? Why do people swear by it? </i></b></div>
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Chi mi segue su Facebook saprà sicuramente che durante tutta la scorsa settimana mi sono data al test dei fondotinta Nars. Ho testato il nuovo <b>All Day Luminous Weightless</b>, di cui si parla molto, e il tanto decantato <b>Sheer Glow</b>. </div>
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L'<b>All Day Luminous Weightless</b> è un fondotinta ad alta coprenza, con una <i>texture </i>sottile ed un <i>finish </i>satinato. Per via della sua elevata pigmentazione, basta pochissimo prodotto per coprire tutto il viso. Io avevo un campione in <i>jar</i>, ma chi ha comprato il fondotinta necessiterà probabilmente di una sola erogazione, e forse meno. Suddetta pigmentazione contiene degli elementi profondamente gialli per contrastare i rossori. Da persona che ha dei segni rossi dati dall'acne ormai trascorsa, posso testimoniare che è tutto vero e che questo fondotinta copre benissimo i rossori. </div>
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Per quanto riguarda la durata, non è altissima ed ha bisogno di essere incipriato perché tende a lucidarsi. Tuttavia non mi son ritrovata il prodotto raggrumato il varie parti del viso, com'è successo ad altre blogger, però mi si è messo nei pori dilatati che ho sulle guance e li ha enfatizzati a dir poco - una cosa che io detesto assolutamente. </div>
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Il mio parere su questo fondotinta è abbastanza contrastante. Ci sono cose che mi piacciono e altre che non mi piacciono davvero. Ragion per cui mi sento di sconsigliarlo, visto che il suo prezzo è di ben 43€ (almeno in Francia) e per quel prezzo ci sono altri fondotinta che amiamo nella loro totalità. </div>
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Detto ciò, trovo che sia comunque il fondotinta migliore del marchio Nars, visto che avevo aspettative elevatissime per lo <b>Sheer Glow</b>, ed invece sono stata molto delusa. </div>
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Non ho punti positivi per questo fondotinta di cui per anni ho sentito tessere le lodi dai miei youtuber preferiti, se non la gamma di colori - che però è comune a tutti i fondotinta della marca. </div>
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Si sposta dappertutto nel viso pure se viene incipriato (e non con cipriette, stiamo parlando di MUFE HD, MAC MSF ed in più le Météorites di Guerlain sopra la cipria), e dura al massimo 4 ore. Si infila nei pori enfatizzandoli; diventa lucidissimo e ha un transfert assurdo. </div>
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Penso che la foto poco sopra non renda giustizia al disastro spaventoso che è questo fondotinta, e tuttavia credo che la differenza tra i due si veda. Per quel che costa, è meglio perfino comprare fondotinta da drugstore. I fondi Bourjois, ad esempio, sono buonissimi e costano un terzo. </div>
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<b><i>Son curiosa, però, solo io ho avuto problemi con lo Sheer Glow? E come avete trovato l'All Day Luminous? Fatemelo sapere nei commenti. </i></b></div>
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As promised, I start my new series about Living in France for any of you who are interested to do the same, or are just simply curious.</div>
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Let me start by saying that the best thing you can do when thinking about moving to another country is being free. Being single puts your mindset in the right place, because you feel less home-sick and you can really take advantage of anything you meet along your path. I came here for the first time to reach my ex boyfriend, and as it turned out we weren't made for one another. Needless to say, everything that comes with dealing with emotional problems takes a toll on the whole experience.</div>
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Whatever your reasons to move to France are, though, there are some things you should start looking or at least aknowledge before your departure. </div>
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One of them is how the housing and accomodation system works.</div>
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There are lot of useful websites you can use to look for apartments, rooms etc, but the most reliable ones - independently of the city of your choice - are leboncoin.fr and appartager.com (this one is for shared apartments or houses). Create an account on those websites, and start choosing based on your price range, email the people who put the ads on the sites, and ask for an appointment to visit the apartments.</div>
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Some of them prefer telephone calls as opposed as to emails, so don't be surprised if you never get an answer. Whatever the case is, it should be specified in the ad. Don't trust ads with no pictures, and always ask for pictures before visiting. You don't want to waste your time, especially if you're looking for a place in Paris or any other big city.</div>
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Always ask if you're going to get a contract. This is very important if you're starting a new life, as you may get housing aids (<i><b>aides au logement</b></i>) from "<i><b>la CAF</b></i>" (a governamental agency whose job is providing help for housing and for families). Of course, this is based on your economic situation, but if you don't have a certified lease (<i><b>le bail</b></i>), you won't get anything at all.</div>
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If not specified, ask if the apartment/room is furnished, if the kitchen is equipped etc. As most places come unfurnished in France. The most important thing is probably the kitchen. As long as that is equipped, you can order from Ikea or Alinéa (its French equivalent), or you can get second-hand furniture (<i><b>meubles d'occasion</b></i>) from leboncoin.fr</div>
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If you're sharing with other people (<i><b>colocation</b></i>), ask them what they do in life and probably ask them about their lifestyle when you visit. If you're a worker and not a student, you definitely don't want to get an apartment with students in France, as they party really really hard (like, we have students 500 mts away from here, and we hear their parties, and hear the police that comes every single week).</div>
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Anything else is common sense. It's the same situation you would find yourself in when looking for a place in your own country.</div>
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<b>THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW</b></div>
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Every year in January, you'll have to pay a tax called <i><b>taxe d'habitation</b></i>, just for living in the apartment. It comes with a tax for TV, so if you don't have a TV, you need to inform the agency and prove you don't have it, so you can get a refund for that. The amount to pay depends on the rent you pay (and maybe on your apartment's surface, but I'm not sure as I haven't come across the bitch yet) and on the city you live in. </div>
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If you're planning to go to Paris, get ready to pay at least 500€ a month for a room. Check the websites carefully, because scams are regular. </div>
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Many landlord won't take unemployed people, so if you are unemployed and your landlord is of the kind, make sure you have a <b><i>garant</i></b>, as in someone that certifies they'll pay for you if anything happens. If you are employed, they may ask you for your <i><b>fiches de paye</b></i> for the last 3 months. They also usually ask for a deposit (<b><i>caution</i></b>) which corresponds to a month's rent. Paris may need 2 month's rent, depending on the landlord.</div>
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It has taken me a while to find this, but I have a kind old lady as my landlord. She trusts both my housemate and me, and didn't even ask for a garant. I live in an apartment which I share with a lovely girl from the north of France (they're so kind up there!). The apartment is near my workplace, 10 mins away from downtown, in an area where poors, working class, middle class, and some wealthy people find each other living together. The apartment is quite nice, we have a little black cat, and the rent is in my budget. </div>
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<i><b>I hope this was useful to you, and I wish good luck to any one of you who is thinking to do the same thing I did. If you have further questions, just leave a comment. I will get back at you as soon as possible. </b></i></div>
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Come promesso, inizio questa serie di post sulla vita in Francia, per tutti coloro che vogliano intraprendere lo stesso percorso.</div>
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Comincio dandovi un piccolo consiglio: siate liberi se pensate di trasferirvi all'estero. Essere single vi mette sotto l'ottica necessaria per cogliere al meglio tutta l'esperienza. La nostalgia è un sentimento che vi può creare problemi. Io, ad esempio, mi son trasferita la prima volta per raggiungere il mio ex, e dopo mi sono accorta che non eravamo fatti l'uno per l'altra. Vi lascio immaginare quanto gravi sul tutto lo stress emotivo di queste situazioni.</div>
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Ad ogni modo, qualunque sia la motivazione che vi spinge a trasferirvi, ritengo ci siano delle cose che dobbiate sapere prima di partire. Una di queste è come cercare casa. </div>
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<b>SITI UTILI</b></div>
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Ci sono tanti siti che vi possono aiutare nella ricerca, ma i più affidabili sono leboncoin.fr e appartager.com - se state pensando di cercare una camera in una casa con altre persone. Create il vostro account e siate accorti. Se gli annunci non hanno foto disponibli, chiedetele sempre. Se non ve le mandano, non prendeteli nemmeno in considerazione, soprattutto se siete in una grande città. Non avete bisogno di perder tempo con annunci inutili o imbrogli. Non sorprendetevi se qualcuno non risponde ai messaggi. In tanti preferiscono una chiamata per fissare un appuntamento. </div>
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Chiedete sempre alcune specifiche. Ad esempio se il contratto è regolare ed è a nome vostro, per poter usufruire degli aiuti (<b><i>aides au logement</i></b>) della CAF (<b><i>la Caisse d'allocation familiale</i></b>, un organismo pubblico preposto ai sussidi statali per alloggi e famiglie). I sussidi son dati in base alla situazione economica (portatevi il cud degli anni precedenti dietro), ma se non avete il contratto, ve li potete scordare.<br />
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I monolocali o bilocali sono sempre da rifornire coi mobili a vostre spese, mentre gli appartamenti da condividere persone sono misti, anche se spesso tendono ad avere almeno la camera non fornita. In ogni caso, oltre Ikea e il suo corrispettivo francese (Alinéa), potete trovare mobili di seconda mano (<i><b>meubles d'occasion</b></i>) sul sito leboncoin. <br />
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Se pensate di avere coinquilini, chiedetegli sempre del loro stile di vita e cosa fanno prima della visita. Se come me, siete lavoratori, vi sconsiglio di andare in case di studenti, perché i francesi - così discreti durante il giorno - si trasformano in vere e propri animali da circo alle feste. E gli studenti (visto che l'università è decisamente più facile che in Italia) fanno feste ogni giorno. Feste molto chiassose. Ed hanno un concetto di pulizia diverso. A poche centinaia di metri da casa mia, c'è una residenza per studenti e ogni settimana viene la polizia, vi dico solo questo (beati quelli che ci abitano accanto).<br />
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A gennaio, i locatari dell'appartamento sono tenuti a pagare una <i><b>taxe d'habitation</b></i>. Con questa è compresa anche una tassa sulla TV, quindi se non l'avete, dovrete poi certificare di non averla per farvi rimborsare.<br />
Il corrispettivo di suddetta tassa dipende dalla retta dell'affitto (e forse anche dalla superficie abitabile, ma ora non so bene perché ancora non ho avuto il piacere di scontrarmi con la stronza), e dalla città in cui vivete.<br />
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Molti proprietari non accettano disoccupati. Se capitate con un proprietario del genere, vi sarà chiesto di avere un garante, che possa attestare di poter pagare per voi in caso di necessità. Al contrario, dovrete provare voi di poter pagare, portando le vostre 3 ultime buste paga (<i><b>fiches de paye</b></i>). Di solito viene chiesto un deposito cauzionale (<i><b>caution</b></i>) di un mese d'affitto. A Parigi spesso ne vengono richiesti due, ma dipende.<br />
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Mi ci è voluto un po', ma alla fine ho trovato un bell'appartamento con una padrona di casa gentile che non mi ha né chiesto cauzione, né buste paga perché si fida di me e della mia coinquilina. Vivo con una ragazza del nord della Francia (son tanto gentili le persone che vengono da lì) e il suo gattino nero, in un appartamento vecchiotto, ma molto ben tenuto, non lontano dal mio lavoro e dal centro della città. Il quartiere è curioso. Qui povertà, classe lavoratrice, media e benestanti convivono abbastanza serenamente (con sporadici casi di matti che non vorrei proprio incontrare la notte da sola). L'affitto era nel mio budget, quindi va benissimo.<br />
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<b><i>Insomma, spero di esservi stata utile. Se avete altre domande, non esitate a lasciare un commento qui sotto o su Facebook. Vi faccio un in bocca al lupo, se decidete di intraprendere il mio stesso percorso. </i></b></div>
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<br />Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10221600051462988749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677173460035712032.post-55489648512744827182015-04-23T17:46:00.002+02:002015-04-23T17:46:49.432+02:00Sardinian Sunset || look du jour<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It was a sunny day in the east of France, so I wanted something warm to decorate my face. I looked at my palettes, and some colors reminded me of the warmth of my homeland's sunsets. I could not pass along the opportunity to honor my roots. This make-up will look incredibly good on tanned skin. This make-up will look incredibly good in Sardinia. </div>
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E' stata una bella giornata di sole nell'est della Francia, perciò volevo qualcosa di caldo per decorare il mio viso. Ho dato un'occhiata alle mie palette, alcuni dei colori mi hanno ricordato il calore dei tramonti della mia terra. Non potevo farmi sfuggire l'occasione di onorare le mie radici. Questo trucco sarà benissimo sulla pelle abbronzata. Questo look sarà bellissimo in Sardegna.</div>
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MAC Paint Pot in Soft Ochre</div>
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Nabla e/s in Petra (crease), Grenadine (outer V, outer lower lashline), Glitz (all over the lid and lower lashline), </div>
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Madina Prisma Shine e/s in Glow (I think, I can't remember its name) brow bone</div>
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Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10221600051462988749noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677173460035712032.post-90160732457775902432015-04-23T17:32:00.000+02:002015-04-23T17:47:23.364+02:00blues and greens || look du jour<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Nabla e/s in Eternity (outer V and lower lashline), Aurum (transition with green), Zoe (inner corner), Petra & Caramel (crease transition), Antique White (brow bone). </div>
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Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10221600051462988749noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677173460035712032.post-25495019804789868332015-04-17T19:45:00.001+02:002015-04-17T19:45:49.144+02:00Cattleya || look du jour<div style="text-align: justify;">
If you follow me on Facebook/Twitter and Instagram, you know I've received my second Nabla order today. I got some cheerful colors for spring/summer, as seasons in France are definitely not the same as in Sardinia, and the sun is rather fleeting. Among them, Cattleya - carefully named after a flower from the same family as orchids - a lovely warm purple with blue reflects. I find it so peculiar, as purples often tend to be cool-toned when they have blue particles, that I couldn't help myself and immediately used it. </div>
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Here is what I came up with, although the lighting today was <strike>crappy</strike> not the best. </div>
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Se mi seguite su Facebook/Twitter e Instagram, sapete già che stamattina ho ricevuto il mio secondo ordine Nabla. Ho preso degli ombretti colorati per cambiare un po' e ricordarmi della primavera/estate, stagioni che qui in Francia sono un po' un optional, col sole sfuggente che gioca a nascondino almeno uno o due giorni su sette. Tra questi colori, ho scelto Cattleya - nome che ricorda appunto un fiore della stessa famiglia dell'orchidea e che ha proprio questo splendido colore: un viola caldo con riflessi blu. Lo trovo particolarmente interessante perché di solito i viola coi riflessi blu tendono ad essere freddi, quindi ho deciso di usarlo immediatamente.</div>
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Questo è il risultato, anche se la luce oggi <strike>faceva schifo</strike> non era dalla mia parte.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here is Cattleya in its pan. I thought I'd pair it with these lovely earrings my mom got me for my birthday || Cattleya nella sua refill. Ho pensato di abbinare il tutto con questi simpatici orecchini che mia madre mi ha regalato per il compleanno</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10221600051462988749noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677173460035712032.post-43903438985986749432015-04-14T20:04:00.000+02:002015-04-14T20:04:41.080+02:00A Narcissist look<div style="text-align: justify;">
Before I left Sardinia to move back to France, my friend Marta was kind enough to offer to take some pictures with her fancy camera. Unfortunately, I was so late on the schedule (no s*it, really?!) that the sun went down when we got out, so we had to shoot indoors. Moreover, Facebook damaged the quality of the pictures, so y'all have to bear with me on this one. </div>
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As these were taken back in October or maybe November, I cannot remember the products I've used, but I know that they were all eyeshadows from the Narcissist 15 eyeshadow palette from last year, and an Illusion d'ombre from Chanel. The mascara is Grandiose by Lancome, while I'm pretty sure the foundation was 1 2 3 Perfect by Bourjois. </div>
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Everything else, I'm not sure of. </div>
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Thanks my lovely Marta for being my photographer for an evening. If you're reading this, picture me sending lots of kisses your way. </div>
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Prima che lasciassi la Sardegna per dirigermi verso la Francia, la mia amica Marta è stata così gentile da offrirsi di fare delle foto con la sua fotocamera "iperpiù" (sì, lo diciamo solo io e mio fratello). Sfortunatamente io ero talmente in ritardo sulla tabella di marcia (ma va?!) che il sole è tramontato quando siamo uscite, perciò abbiamo dovuto fare le foto in un interno. Per di più, Facebook ha diminuito la qualità delle foto, quindi insomma...accontentatevi, ecco! </div>
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Siccome queste foto sono datate nientemeno che fine ottobre o novembre, non ricordo proprio che prodotti ho usato, giusto che gli ombretti son tutti presi dalla Narcissist dell'anno scorso, il punto luce è un Illusion d'ombre di Chanel, il mascara è il Grandiose di Lancome, e il fondotinta è quasi sicuramente l'1 2 3 Perfect di Bourjois. </div>
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Di tutto il resto, non sono sicura.</div>
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Grazie di cuore alla dolcissima Marta per avermi fatto da fotografa per una sera. Se stai leggendo, immagina di ricevere tanti baci! </div>
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<br />Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10221600051462988749noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677173460035712032.post-79527870694554673292015-04-12T23:46:00.003+02:002015-04-12T23:46:41.208+02:00new life | new face | <div style="text-align: justify;">
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you may have noticed my absence on the blogsphere as of lately, which is due to big changes in my life. I've moved back to France, where I currently work two jobs and have spent the last few months trying to adjust to a completely new life. </div>
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I now have a new appartment (well, it is a bit old, to be honest, but it's a lovely and cozy home), so I put blogging back on my to-do-lists, together with a great number of other activities such as putting off bureaucracy, socializing, discovering new things, enjoying good wine for <i>apéros</i>, and dipping my toe back into the dating pool. </div>
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A new life comes with many changes that I'd like to incorporate to my blog. First of all, as I sort of have a new face (I cut my hair, although I hate the high maintenance short hair puts me through, and I'm going to grow it back), I gave the blog a little makeover. Please, let me know what you think in the comments section. </div>
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Secondly, I'm going to add new posts about life in France - for those of you who intend to do the same, or are simply curious about it or my very awesome self. </div>
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Here, I'll leave you to a picture of my new haircut, with the promise of a new post coming soon (suspence on its subject, though). "For real", this time! </div>
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Salve bellezze, </div>
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avrete certamente notato la mia prolungata assenza dalla blogosfera, causata da grandi cambiamenti nella mia vita. Infatti, mi sono ritrasferita in Francia, dove ora ho due lavori e cerco di adattarmi a questa nuova vita. </div>
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Ora ho un nuovo appartamento (beh, per la verità non è tanto nuovo, ma è una casetta adorabile), quindi posso riscrivere il blogging sulla lista delle cose da fare, insieme ad un gran numero di attività quali procrastinare la burocrazia, socializzare, scoprire nuove cose, godermi qualche bicchiere di buon vino per l'<i>apéro</i>, e rimettermi sul mercato. </div>
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Ad una nuova vita si accompagnano tanti cambiamenti che vorrei incorporare al blog. Primo su tutti, visto che ho un nuovo volto (mi son tagliata i capelli, anche se li lascerò ricrescere perché è una gran rottura di scatole doverli allisciare ogni giorno per non sembrare una casalinga anni '50), ne ho dato uno anche al blog. Ditemi cosa ne pensate nei commenti, grazie. </div>
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In secondo luogo, comincerò una nuova rubrica sulla vita in Francia, per chi di voi volesse fare lo stesso percorso o semplicemente per chi è curioso della vita di sua maestà (moi!). </div>
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Bene, vi lascio alla foto della mia nuova zazzera e con una promessa di un nuovo post che pubblicherò a breve. "Pe' davero", stavolta!</div>
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<br />Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10221600051462988749noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677173460035712032.post-48339818527074652012014-11-10T18:19:00.000+01:002014-11-10T18:19:52.015+01:00Autumn looks: cranberry/burgundy smoky eyes<div style="text-align: justify;">
Cranberry and burgundy are two of those colors that often come back on trend, especially during the fall season when they seem to be matching the nature all around us. </div>
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As beautiful as they are, those colors are not so easy to wear (unless you have dark skin, in which case you can rock them on a daily basis). Here are two looks that will allow you to rock cranberry and burgundy without having to opt for the "gothic doll" look (that is, cranberry eyeshadow paired with a full-on black liner). </div>
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1. Apply a cream burgundy base all over the lid, up to the eye socket - which was Benefit's Creaseless Cream in Stiletto for me;</div>
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2. Apply a deep plum matte shade on the outer corner, outer crease - for me, that was MAC's Sketch eyeshadow;</div>
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3. Add a a caramel colored eyeshadow to blend those two colors in the crease, and smoke it out towards the browbone. I used Vernau by Illamasqua; </div>
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4. This step is optional, but you can place a motherpearl eyeshadow in the center of the lid to highlight. I used Madreperla by Nabla;</div>
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5. The inner corner must be well highlighted, but very light colors can have that goth effect. Try a gold eyeshadow instead. Mine was Nabla's Glitz; </div>
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6. Repeat the steps on the lower lashline;</div>
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7. Use your plum eyeshadow to line the upper and lower lashline, but stop at one third of the lid. </div>
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8. Apply plenty of mascara.</div>
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Try to highlight your browbone with something that is the same color of your skin. You can also use your setting powder if you wish. </div>
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This is a rounded shaped smoky eye. Another tip is try using a golden eye pencil on the inner rim, instead of a black one.</div>
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The second look is simpler, and more elongated.</div>
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1. Apply your burgundy base - which is once again Benefit's Stiletto here; </div>
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2. Apply MAC's Trax eyeshadow all over the lid. Stop at the socket, and let the burgundy base be the darker color that frames your eyes; </div>
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3. Apply a peachy shade with golden specks to the inner corner. The one I used was Chanel's Abstraction; </div>
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4. Coat on your lashes with your black mascara (the one I used wasn't really a great one);</div>
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5. Highlight your browbone very lightly, and repeat the color scheme on the lower lashline.</div>
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Again, try to use something different than black for your inner rim. </div>
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<i><b>So, will you give your burgundy and cranberry eyeshadows another go now? </b></i></div>
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<i><b>Are you afraid of the "smoke weed everyday" effect, and what are your strategies to counteract it?</b></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Gli ombretti color borgogna e cranberry tornano spesso di moda, soprattutto per la stagione autunnale, quando sembrano andar d'accordo con la natura che cambia intorno a noi. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Nonostante siano dei colori splendidi, non sempre si portano facilmente. Qui sopra vi ho proposto due smoky eyes che si vi permettano di portare questi colori senza dover optare per il look goth, ossia senza doverli portare per forza con l'eyeliner nero. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Nel primo ho applicato una base color borgogna (la Creaseless Cream in Stiletto di Benefit) su tutto l'occhio, andando a scurirla un po' nell'angolo esterno con un ombretto color prugna matte (Sketch di MAC). Ho poi applicato un ombretto madreperla per illuminare il centro della palpebra (ma questo step è opzionale, e guardandomi indietro forse anche inutile. Comunque ho usato Madreperla di Nabla). Dopodiché ho usato un color marrone caramello per sfumare il tutto dalla piega in su (io ho usato Vernau di Illamasqua). Per illuminare l'angolo interno ho usato un colore dorato, come Glitz di Nabla, evitando così i colori troppo chiari da bambola goth. Infine ho ripetuto lo stesso schema di colori sotto le ciglia inferiori e usato Sketch a mo' di eyeliner nell'angolo esterno superiore e inferiore dell'occhio. Per illuminare sotto l'arcata sopraccigliare ho invece utilizzato un color carne. Potete anche usare la vostra stessa cipria. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Vi consiglio di utilizzare una matita dorata all'interno dell'occhio, di mettere tanto mascara e di cercare di dare una forma tonda a questo smoky. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Il secondo look è invece più facile. La base è sempre la stessa. Sopra ci ho applicato Trax di MAC, facendo attenzione di non portarlo fino alla piega, e mantenendo invece il color borgogna come cornice dell'occhio. Ho poi applicato un ombretto color pesca con brillantini dorati nell'angolo interno (nel mio caso è Abstraction di Chanel), messo tanto mascara (anche se questo non è dei migliori) e poi illuminato sotto l'arcata sopraccigliare con lo stesso procedimento di prima. Questo look è invece un po' più allungato. Anche in questo caso non consiglio di mettere la matita nera</span>. </div>
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<i><b>Avete timore dell'effetto "me faccio 'e canne tutti i giorni" di questi colori e come ovviate al problema? </b></i></div>
Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10221600051462988749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677173460035712032.post-20412362244939611362014-10-22T18:16:00.000+02:002014-10-22T18:16:37.054+02:00Review: Organic Surge Skin Perfecting Face Polish<div style="text-align: justify;">
A few months ago, I was contacted by the lovely Laura over<b> Organic Surge</b>, to try two of their products. I fell in love with the one I will review in this post, and now I'm really curious to place an order and try some more things. </div>
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Before I get on into the review, let me introduce you to the brand in short. </div>
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<b>Organic Surge</b> is one of those brands which embraced the latest trends in cosmetic skincare: the usage of natural products. 100% free from harsh chemicals, not tested on animals, this British brand lavishes our skins with naturally-derived ingredients and deliciously smelling essential oils. So what makes it different from other eco-certified brands? Well, this one won't empty your pockets. And it will also donate part of the profits from any purchase to a <b>charity </b>that helps <b>African children</b> (<b>Mercy Ships</b>). I know it sounds cliché, but if we can do a good deed just by being our usual consumer-selves, why not doing it (for the most cynical ones, read "this so-called cliché will free you from buyer's remorse")? You can find all about <b>Organic Surge</b> <a href="http://www.organicsurge.com/pages/about-us">here</a>. </div>
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So, on to my new-found love: their <b>Skin Perfecting Face Polish</b>. If you are one of my oldest readers, you know that I am an avid consumer of facial scrubs because I've suffered from <b>acne </b>ever since the age of 21. Some of them have great exfoliating beads, but they tend to dry your skin out. Some are great, but might be too harsh on acne-prone, sensitive skins, eczema, etc. Before I'd tried this, my favorite exfoliator would undoutedly be the Liz Earle one (another great British brand!), but this is even more delicate! The <b>beads </b>are made of <b>olive stone</b>, and are sparse enough to be gentle, but also effective enough to remove impurities and dead cells. The <b>rosemary and lemon essential oils</b> purify the skin. <b>Chamomile and Gingko Biloba</b> soothe and reduce redness, while <b>Almond oil</b> rehydrates. </div>
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You can definitely feel the almond oil here, because after you're done scrubbing all of that dirt away, your skin is radiant, supple, softer and smoother. </div>
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For those of you who are more savvy than I am, or are just curious, this is the list of the ingredients in this product: </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Aqua/Water, Aloe Barbadensis Extract*, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate
SE, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Myristate, Olea
Europaea Seed Powder, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Xanthan Gum, Anthemis
Nobilis*, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract*, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower)
Seed Oil*, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil*, Citrus Aurantium
Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil*, Cymbopogon Martini (Palmarosa) Oil*,
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil*, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime)
Peel Oil*, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis
(Sweet Almond) Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Benzyl Alcohol,
Dehydroacetic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid,
Sodium Phytate, <i>Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool, Citral</i>. *ingredient from organic farming.<i> Naturally occurring within essential oils.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Natural Cosmetic certified by ECOCERT Greenlife. 98.99% of the total
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<span style="font-size: small;">And another good news is that not only is this product conscious in formulation and ethics, but it is also <b>pocket-friendly:</b> it retails for <b>€ 8.95</b> for <b>75 ml</b>. Great value for the money! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I will place an order soon, and try some more of <b>Organic Surge</b>'s products. If they're as nice as the Skin Perfecting Face Polish (a bit of a mouthfull, hey?!) French pharmacies will have a big rival. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>Have you tried this product? What are your thoughts about it? </i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>Have you ever tried any other product from Organic Surge? Do you have any suggestions for me (knowing that I have a combination skin)? </i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>Have you ever tried their haircare range? Would you recommend it? </i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Qualche mese fa sono stata contattata dalla gentilissima Laura di <b>Organic Surge</b>, per provare due loro prodotti, uno dei quali mi ha colpito così tanto che non solo è l'oggetto di questo post, ma mi ha fatta così tanto incuriosire verso questa marca, che sicuramente farò un ordine. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Prima di passare alla vera e propria recensione, vi dirò qualche parolina su questa marca, soprattutto per coloro tra di voi che non sono solite leggere blog in inglese e che potrebbero non averla mai sentita nominare. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">La <b>Organic Surge</b> è una di quelle marche che hanno abbracciato uno dei più recenti trend della cosmesi della pelle: l'utilizzo di prodotti naturali. I prodotti di questo marchio sono privi di agenti chimici e non testati sugli animali, e coccolano la pelle con ingredienti naturali e olii essenziali sontuosi e profumati. Ma cosa rende <b>Organic Surge</b> diverso dagli altri marchi eco-cert in circolazione? Beh, sicuramente questo non vi svuoterà le tasche. Per di più, una parte degli incassi vengono regolarmente donati ad un organo di <b>beneficienza </b>a favore dei <b>bambini africani</b> (nel dettaglio, quest'associazione si chiama <b>Mercy Ships</b>). Tutto ciò può suonare alle vostre orecchie come un grosso cliché, ma il punto è che se possiamo fare qualcosa di buono compiendo comunque azioni consumistiche che compiamo ogni giorno, perché non farlo (per i più cinici, leggetelo come un "questo cosiddetto cliché vi libererà dal senso di colpa per aver speso soldi")? Se volete sapere di più su Organic Surge, cliccate qui. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Ora, passiamo al sodo e al mio nuovo amore: lo <b>Skin Perfecting Face Polish</b>. Se fate parte dei miei lettori di lunga data, sapete già che sono un'appassionata consumatrice degli scrub per il viso perché ho sofferto di <b>acne </b>dall'età di 21 anni. Alcuni di questi scrub hanno delle particelle esfolianti fantastiche, ma tendono a seccare il viso. Altri sono davvero eccellenti, ma un po' troppo aggressivi per le pelli acneiche, con eczema, e in generale sensibili. Prima di provare questo il mio scrub preferito era senza dubbio quello di Liz Earle (un'altra eccellente marca al naturale britannica), ma questo è addirittura più delicato! I <b>granuli </b>esfolianti sono fatti di <b>semi d'oliva</b> e sono abbastanza sparsi da far sì che l'azione sia gentile e allo stesso tempo efficace nella rimozione di impurità e cellule morte. Gli <b>olii essenziali di rosmarino e limone</b> purificano la pelle. <b>Camomilla e ginko </b>calmano e riducono i rossori, mentre l'<b>olio di mandorla</b> reidrata. E proprio l'olio di mandorla è molto percettibile nella formulazione di questo esfoliante, perché noterete che dopo aver tolto via tutte quelle impurità e sporcizie, la pelle resta radiosa, rimpolpata, morbidissima.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Come ho accennato prima, un'altra buona notizia sullo <b>Skin Perfecting Face Polish</b> è quella che riguarda il suo prezzo: € 8,95 per <b>75 ml</b>. Non male davvero! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Sicuramente farò presto un ordine e se gli altri prodotti della linea sono buoni quanto questo, le parafarmacie francesi avranno un gran rivale!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><b>Mai provati altri prodotti di questo marchio? Avreste dei suggerimenti per me (sapendo che ho una pelle mista)?</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><b>Avete mai provato la loro linea di trattamento capillare? La consigliereste?</b></i></span></div>
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Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10221600051462988749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677173460035712032.post-44313265934659830312014-09-29T08:00:00.000+02:002014-09-29T23:30:35.248+02:00Review and swatches: Inglot AMC liquid face blush<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Vitamin E, peptides, special polyesters<br />
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I must admit that I couldn't agree more to this description. This liquid blush has enough silicones to smoothe out your pores, while its finish is satin and has just the right amount of mat and glow to leave your skin looking really healthy. "A flush of glow from within" is what best describes the effect of this blush on your cheeks.</div>
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As it was my first Inglot product, I chose a color that I thought would look good with any make-up and style. I was not mistaken: no. 18 is a neutral rosy shade that will warm up and lighten any skin tone.</div>
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You only need the smallest amount of product, because its pigmentation is very high. It melts with your skin immediately and lasts all day. All in all, it's an extremely good product for all skin types.</div>
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I remember paying it £ 12,00 at the Inglot store in Westfield London, but it should cost no more than its equivalent in euros in other countries (with the exception of Poland, Inglot's homeland, where the price tags are ridiculously cheaper).</div>
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My only gripe with it is the plastic cap that broke into my suitcase during one of my flights, resulting in product waste (and a hot mess in my beauty stash). Inglot should perhaps consider using a more sturdy cap for a product that is targeted mainly to make-up artists who travel the world. </div>
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<b><i>Have you ever tried this, or any other Inglot product? </i></b></div>
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L'AMC Liquid Face Blush di Inglot viene descritto come un cocktail di vitamina E, peptidi, e tante altre cose che non saprei nemmeno come pronunciare in italiano, il tutto condensato in una base di gel e siliconi che donano alla pelle un aspetto radioso. </div>
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Devo dire che non posso che essere d'accordo. Questo blush liquido contiene abbastanza siliconi da lisciare i pori, mentre il suo finish satinato ha il giusto equilibrio tra opacità e luminosità, cosa che conferisce alla pelle un aspetto davvero sano. L'effetto che dona il blush liquido AMC è quello di un bel colore luminoso naturale, che sembra quasi essere merito della nostra natura. </div>
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Visto che era il mio primo prodotto Inglot, ho scelto un colore che pensavo andasse bene con qualsiasi make-up e qualsiasi stile. Non mi sbagliavo: il numero 18 è un rosa naturale che scalda e illumina qualsiasi tono di pelle. </div>
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Basta pochissimo prodotto; la sua pigmentazione è altissima. Si fonde con l'incarnato immediatamente e dura tutto il giorno. In generale, è un buonissimo prodotto per qualsiasi tipo di pelle.</div>
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Mi ricordo di averlo pagato £ 12,00 al negozio Inglot del centro commerciale Westfield London (fermate Shephard's Bush e White City con la Central Line della tube, o con i bus numero 31, 49, 207, 237, 260, 607 - state attente a non sbagliare centro ed andare a quello di Stratford!), ma non dovrebbe costare più del suo equivalente in euro in altre nazioni (fatta eccezione che per la Polonia, patria della marca, in cui i prezzi sono incredibilmente bassi).</div>
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L'unica nota negativa di questo prodotto è il tappo in plastica non troppo rigida che si rompe facilmente. A me si è rotto in una valigia e vi lascio immaginare quel che è successo. Penso che Inglot dovrebbe rivedere un po' questo dettaglio, magari utilizzando una plastica più resistente, visto e considerato che questo prodotto è rivolto ai truccatori che spesso viaggiano ovunque nel mondo. </div>
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<i><b>Avete mai provato questo o altri prodotti Inglot?</b></i></div>
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<i><b>Cosa ne pensate della marca? </b></i></div>
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<i><b>Qual è la vostra opinione sulla differenza dei prezzi dalla Polonia al resto dell'Europa?</b></i></div>
Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10221600051462988749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677173460035712032.post-74409508771899069842014-07-29T13:41:00.000+02:002014-07-29T13:48:42.456+02:00Review: Nabla eyeshadows in Extravirgin, Glitz, Madreperla, Antique White, Tribeca, Aurum<div style="text-align: justify;">
Nabla is an all-Italian brand created by make-up artist Daniele Lorusso (MrDanielMakeup - if you are not Italian, and not familiar with him, then I suggest you check out his channel) and two other associates (a physician and an osteopath) whose policy comprises of freedom, innovation, fair prices, and cruelty free, highly performant products. </div>
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Their range is not huge for the moment, yet their products generated a lot of buzz in the beauty community, as the quality is unbelieveble for the price. </div>
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I'd managed to refrain from placing an order until few weeks ago, when I caved in and took advantage of the sales on their eyeshadow range. </div>
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I was impressed with their customer care: they packed my order in less then 24 hours, called me on the phone to make sure that my address was correct, dispatched the order in 24 hours using an express courrier. All in all, a very nice experience. </div>
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The eyeshadows I bought are both from the permanent range, and from their latest collection, called Solaris. I bought six refill pans, and got an empty magnetic palette (which has much resemblance to a small Z-palette) as a gift.</div>
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<i>Nel caso abbiate passato l'ultimo anno recluse in qualche posto sperduto del mondo e non ne abbiate mai sentito parlare, sappiate che il marchio che sto per illustrare ora - Nabla - è il marchio creato dal make-up artist Daniele Lorusso (MrDanielMakeup su Youtube) e altri due soci (un fisico e un osteopata) la cui filosofia spazia dalla libertà, all'innovazione, ai prezzi equi per dei prodotti cruelty free, ma altamente performanti allo stesso tempo.</i></div>
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<i>La gamma proposta non è molto ampia per il momento, ma i loro prodotti hanno fatto generato tanto clamore nella comunità beauty, per via della qualità incredibile contro prezzi veramente accessibili.</i></div>
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<i>Sono riuscita a trattenermi dal fare un ordine per tanto tempo, fino a qualche settimana fa, quando ho ceduto e sfruttato le riduzioni sugli ombretti.</i></div>
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<i>Inizialmente sono rimasta molto colpita dal servizio clienti: hanno evaso il mio ordine in meno di 24 ore, mi hanno chiamata personalmente al cellulare per accertarsi che l'indirizzo fosse corretto, e poi hanno inviato l'ordine in 24 ore utilizzando un corriere espresso. In generale, un'esperienza molto piacevole.</i></div>
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<i>Gli ombretti acquistati fanno parte sia della linea permanente, che della loro ultima collezione - la Solaris. Ho comprato sei refill e ho ricevuto la palettina magnetica (che sembra proprio una mini Z-palette) in omaggio.</i></div>
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Above is the palette I assembled, taken from different angles, in day light. The top row is made of Extravirgin, Glitz, and Madreperla. The bottom row includes Antique White, Tribeca, and Aurum. </div>
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The texture of these eyeshadows are different, but all of them contain no silicones, no pegs, no petrolatum, nor edta's. Great, huh?!</div>
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The lasting power even without a primer underneath is impressive, especially for someone who has an oily lid like mine (due to my eyes being hooded). They are definitely MAC-comparable eyeshadows for a fraction of the price, which makes me very very happy. Only thing is, the pans are bigger so they will not fit into a MAC eyeshadow palette (which makes me very very sad). </div>
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<i>Quella che vedete sopra è la palette da me assemblata fotografata da diverse angolature, sotto luce naturale. Dall'alto troviamo Extravirgin, Glitz, e Madreperla, nella fila inferiore sono inclusi Antique White, Tribeca, Aurum.</i></div>
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<i>La texture di questi ombretti è diversa, ma tutti sono privi di siliconi, peg, petrolati, edta. Stupendo, eh?!</i></div>
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<i>La longevità è stupefacente, anche senza primer sotto, tantopiù per una persona che come me ha la palpebra oleosa (data dalla forma degli occhi). Sono degli ombretti comparabili a quelli MAC, ma che vengono venduti davvero ad un terzo del prezzo dei MAC, il che mi rende davvero molto felice. L'unica cosa è che le refill sono troppo grandi per stare in una palette MAC (il che mi rende davvero molto triste).</i></div>
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Soft mat texture, which is ideal for creating shades and blending out colors. This can be applied wet or dry, and it is an ivory white that has a slight beige/cream undertone. This eyeshadow can be used as a base all over your eye lid for a soft mat look, or above another color to help transitioning shades when blending. Currently, as I have a (very little for now) tan, I love this eyeshadow as a brow highlight. I find it to be perfect for people who have hooded eyes like me, as a shimmery color often makes the lid even more protruding.</div>
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<i>Texture soft matte, ideale per creare ombreggiature o sfumature. Si può applicare asciutto o bagnato, ed è un color avorio con una punta di beige/crema. Quest'ombretto può essere usato come base su tutto l'occhio per un look soft mat, oppure sopra un altro colore per aiutare la transizione delle nuance mentre si sfuma. Attualmente, visto che ho un pochino di abbronzatura, mi piace come illuminante per l'arcata sopraccigliare. Trovo infatti che questo colore sia perfetto per le persone che hanno la palpebra "hooded" (eh sì, non so come si dica in italiano. Pardon me!) come me, perché i colori brillanti spesso tendono a dare l'illusione di una palpebra fissa ancora più protesa.</i><br />
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<u><b>Madreperla</b></u> (Solaris collection): </div>
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As its name suggests it is a motherpearl-colored duocrome satin eyeshadow. It is listed as a "bright" textured eyeshadow on the site, which basically means that it contains light reflecting pearls that will add depht to your look. Once again, it can be applied wet or dry. I'm literally in love with its texture. I love the fact that it is a true satin eyeshadow, yet it can be duochromatic. I love its longevity on my lids: despite its natural formulation, it adheres very well onto my skin. The color is simply stunning: at first it is a bit reminscent of Patina by MAC, but it is a lighter beige, and its light-reflecting particles are pink and green-ish (as opposed to Patina, which has pink and golden particles). I love it as an all-over color, but it is a great highlight on the inner corner, as well a fun thing you can play with over another color or a dark cream base. If I had to define it in one word, I would say "sophisticated". </div>
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<i>Come suggerito dal nome, si tratta di un ombretto duochrome satinato di colorazione madreperlata. Sul sito è descritto come un "bright", che essenzialmente significa che contiene delle perle luce-riflettenti che amplificano la profondità dello sguardo. Ancora una volta, l'applicazione è possibile sia asciutta che bagnata. Io mi sono innamorata della sua texture: mi piace il fatto che sia un vero satin, ma che possa restare un duochrome. Mi piace la sua durata sulla palpebra: nonostante la sua formulazione naturale, aderisce perfettamente alla mia pelle. Il colore è semplicemente fantastico: all'inizio può ricordare Patina di MAC, ma è di un beige più chiaro e le particelle riflettenti sono rosa e verdi (al contrario di quelle di Patina, che sono rosa e dorate). Mi piace tantissimo come colore su tutta la palpebra, ma è un illuminante eccezionale per l'angolo interno, ed anche un ombretto con cui divertirsi a creare colori sopra altre tonalità o da stendere su una base scura e cremosa. Se dovessi scegliere una sola parola per definirlo, questa sarebbe sofisticata. </i></div>
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Another "bright" eyeshadow which is a medium bronze, with brown and amber undertones. This is a great stand alone eyeshadow, as similarly to MAC's Woodwinked, it creates depth on its own. For that very reason, it is one of the most practical eyeshadows to use when you're in a rush. It looks exceptionally good paired with orange lips and cheeks, or a bright red or pink lipstick.</div>
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Tip: use it under your lower lash line when you look tired, it is an instant pick-me-up. </div>
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<i>Un altro ombretto in texture "bright"; un bronzo medio con toni marroni e ambrati. E' perfetto usato anche da solo, perché in maniera molto simile a Woodwinked di MAC, crea profondità in maniera del tutto naturale e senza bisogno di altri colori. Per questa ragione si presta molto bene per un trucco veloce. E' davvero molto bello se portato con labbra e guance arancioni, oppure colori decisi come un rosso o un rosa acceso.</i></div>
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<i>Consiglio: usatelo sotto le ciglia inferiori quando siete stanche, ravviva lo sguardo istantaneamente.</i></div>
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Bright. Cool toned gold, which appears to be very close to a green as the yellow component is barely there. It looks great with blue and purple-ish blue eyeshadows, and it is a great inner corner highlight if your make-up is colorful or daring, and can be really nice used under your lower lashline as well. Great if you pair it with Extravirgin from Nabla.</div>
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<i>Bright. Oro dai toni freddi, che quasi ricordano molto più il verde, visto che è quasi privo della componente gialla. Sta benissimo accostato con ombretti blu o blu violacei, è un bellissimo ombretto da usare nell'angolo interno se si portano trucchi colorati o audaci, e si presta benissimo usato anche solo nella palpebra inferiore. Bellissimo da accostare a Extravirgin.</i></div>
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Yet, another bright. This one is a dark brown with pink and bronze reflexes. I have yet to try it properly for a deep smoky eyes or a more complex look, but I love how it looks like a deeper version of MAC Satin Taupe on the pan, but has nothing much to do with it. I loved how it looks with Madreperla, both as a liner and the darker color of a simple smoky eye look. </div>
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<i>Un altro bright. Questo è un marrone scuro con riflessi rosa e bronzo. Devo ancora provarlo per bene per uno smoky intenso o un look più complesso, ma mi piace che sembri una versione più marcata di Satin Taupe nella confezione, anche se in realtà ha poco a che fare con quest'ultimo. Mi è piaciuto tantissimo con Madreperla, sia come liner sia come colore scuro per uno smoky semplice. </i></div>
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<u><b>Extravirgin:</b></u></div>
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And yes, guess what? It's a bright texture! This is hands-down the perfect olive green eyeshadow. I didn't really think it would have suited me at all (most olive greens do not), instead its consistent golden undertones make it neutral and perfect for people who have blueish green eyes like me: it will definitely make your blue eyes pop. The epitome of sultry and charm.</div>
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<i>E indovinate? Sì, è un altro bright! Senza dubbio il verde oliva per eccellenza. Non pensavo mi potesse star bene (quasi nessun verde oliva mi sta bene), invece i suoi marcati sottotoni dorati fanno sì che sia un colore neutro e perfetto per quelle persone che hanno gli occhi blu verdi come me, perché fa risaltare la componente blu. Il paradigma della sensualità e del fascino.</i></div>
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So, if you made it through the end of this in-depth review, I really hope it has been helpfull. Overall, these eyeshadows are definitely MAC comparable, but for a fraction of the price. The color range is really nice and you can really see that a make-up artist worked on them. Nabla eyeshadows are only sold online through their website - nablacosmetics.com - and cost € 6,50 per refill. They grant international shipping as well. </div>
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<i>Se siete riuscite ad arrivare alla fine di questa recensione dettagliata, spero vi sia stata utile. In generale, questi ombretti sono decisamente comparabili ai MAC, ma a metà prezzo. La gamma dei colori è molto bella e si nota subito che ci ha lavorato su anche un truccatore di professione. Gli ombretti Nabla vengono venduti solo online tramite il loro sito - nablacosmetics.com - e costano € 6,50 per refill. Si acquista anche fuori dall'Italia.</i> </div>
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Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10221600051462988749noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677173460035712032.post-91107480909267615712014-07-22T08:40:00.000+02:002014-07-22T08:40:11.209+02:00Extravirgin, touched for the very first time <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I know the reference to Madonna wasn't fun, but it sounds about right in this case. My first time with Extravirgin eyeshadow by Nabla (review of their eyeshadows coming soon, so stay tuned), and oh my!, it stole my heart. </div>
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<i>Lo so, la citazione di Madonna non è divertente ma è appropriata al caso. La mia prima volta con Extravirgin di Nabla (recensirò presto i loro ombretti) e oh-mio-dio!, mi ha rubato il cuore. </i></div>
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Erborian Ginseng BB cream in Doré</div>
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MAC Pro Longwear concealer in NC30</div>
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Old Madina gel bronzer</div>
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MAC Stereo Rose MSF as a blusher</div>
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Catrice brow gel</div>
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Nabla Extravirgin Eyeshadow all over my lid and on the crease</div>
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Chanel Illusion d'Ombre in Vision on the inner corner</div>
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MAC Vanilla pigment on the very inner corner</div>
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Illamasqua Vernau above the crease</div>
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Illamasqua Sophie pencil to tightline</div>
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Essence mascara</div>
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On my lips, I was wearing a sheer coral gloss by Jemma Kidd, but these pictures were taken after I had a beer. </div>
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<i>Sulle labbra avevo un gloss semi-trasparente color corallo di Jemma Kidd, ma chiaramente ho fatto le foto dopo aver bevuto una birra. </i></div>
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<i><b>Spero vi sia piaciuto, fatemi sapere cosa pensate di Extravirgin (chiaramente qui il colore non si vede benissimo, ma lo vedrete nella recensione), e degli ombretti Nabla in generale. E del look, perché no?! </b></i></div>
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Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10221600051462988749noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677173460035712032.post-31524384171469516972014-07-11T00:14:00.000+02:002014-07-11T00:14:32.808+02:00FOTD Humid by Mac<div style="text-align: justify;">
I think you know that by now, but I am useless when it comes to photography. </div>
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None of these pictures do justice to what Humid really is, or the make-up I wore for that matter. </div>
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Nevertheless, I can't keep being a bad blogger, so when you look at the pictures, just imagine that Humid is more vivid green, kind of like the one from a glass bottle. Enjoy anyway.</div>
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<i>Penso che ormai lo sappiate, sono un'inetta quando si tratta di fotografia.</i></div>
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<i>Nessuna di queste foto renderà giustizia alla bellezza di Humid o del trucco che portavo, se è per quello. </i></div>
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<i>Tuttavia, non me la sentivo di continuare a fare la cattiva blogger, perciò ricordatevi solo che quando guardate queste foto, dovete immaginare Humid come molto più vivido, tipo un bel verde bottiglia.</i></div>
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Vichy Dermablend foundation</div>
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Nars Laguna bronzer</div>
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Nars Orgasm Blush</div>
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Mac Humid e/s</div>
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Estee Lauder mat brown eyeshadow</div>
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Illamasqua Powdered Metal in Ether as a highlighter</div>
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Essence Lashes Go Wild mascara</div>
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**For reference, this is how Humid actually looks like**</div>
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Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10221600051462988749noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677173460035712032.post-40386281897762454472014-05-10T09:20:00.000+02:002014-05-10T09:20:07.635+02:00Narsissist Cheek Kit by Nars: first impressions.<div style="text-align: justify;">
Two days ago, I ventured on the Sephora aisles with a friend. The idea was not buying anything, the result was my first Nars purchase ever.</div>
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As expensive as it is, I am very happy I bought the <b>Narsissist Cheek Kit</b>, as it was a limited edition and it is proving to be a great multi-purpose kit.</div>
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Basically, as its name suggests, it's a tiny cheek palette with a bronzer/contour powder, a blush, and a hightlighter. What's more, it comes with a travel size cheek brush, which is very soft and just the right size to pick up those three products.</div>
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Rapidly, this palette has become a staple in my daily routine.</div>
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Due giorni fa mi sono avventurata con un'amica per i vari stand di Sephora. L'idea era quella di non comprare nulla, il risultato (come potete ben immaginare) è stato il mio primo acquisto Nars.</div>
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Nonostante il costo piuttosto esoso, sono davvero contenta di aver comprato questo kit - <b>Narsissist Cheek Kit</b>, perché è un'edizione limitata, ma si sta rivelando un bel prodotto multi-funzione.</div>
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In pratica, come suggeritoci dal nome, è una mini-palette contenente un bronzer/terra contouring, blush, e illuminante. Inoltre, incluso nel set c'è anche un pennello guance, davvero molto morbido e della misura ideale per prelevare i tre prodotti.</div>
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Molto velocemente, questa palette sta diventando un must della mia routine quotidiana.</div>
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I don't know if you've recognized them all, but the kit includes some best sellers, namely <b>Orgasm</b> blush, and <b>Laguna </b>bronzer, and a limited edition highlighter called <b>Devotee</b>. </div>
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Some bloggers complained about this choice, stating that Nars put Laguna and Orgasm in every kit. However, it was a good thing for me, and for all the Nars newbies out there. You have the chance to try three products for the price of one full size blush, and seeing how the hype around the bronzer and the blush always enables compulsive buys, you can get a good deal. </div>
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<i>Non so se li avete riconosciuti, ma nel kit sono inclusi dei best-seller, come il blush <b>Orgasm </b>e il bronzer <b>Laguna</b>, più un illuminante in edizione limitata: <b>Devotee</b>.</i></div>
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<i>Alcune blogger si sono lamentate di questa scelta, affermando che Nars mette Laguna e Orgasm in ogni kit. Tuttavia questa è stata una buona cosa per me e per tutte le neofite di Nars. D'altronde si ha la possibilità di provare tre prodotti al prezzo di un blush, e viste tutte le lodi su questo bronzer e su questo blush ci fanno sempre desiderare l'acquisto compulsivo, è un buon modo di fare un <strike>mezzo</strike> affare.</i></div>
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As you can see, you have everything you need to create a perfect base. <b>Laguna </b>has the most subtle sheen (it's almost mat, in fact) and is not as orange as many bronzers, therefore you can easily use it as both a bronzer and contouring powder. <b>Orgasm </b>is just one of the prettiest blushes I have ever seen. A tad darker than Stereo Rose by MAC, and a little warmer maybe, but it is a great coral with golden flecks in it. The downside is that it accentuates pores a little bit (or maybe my skin is just acting up). <b>Devotee </b>is a pink-beige highlighter which gaves you a wonder glow.</div>
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<b>Laguna </b>and <b>Devotee </b>can also be used as eyeshadows to create a very soft, yet effective (thanks to Devotee in the inner corner) everyday look. Paired with either Blacktrack fluidline, or a golden brown eye pencil (something like MAC Powersurge, maybe?), this will be very sophisticated.</div>
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This makes the kit a great choice for travelling on weekends. All you need then, would be a choice of colored lipsticks and you will go from day to night without any effort.</div>
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Come potete vedere, avete di tutto per creare una base perfetta. <b>Laguna </b>ha davvero una luminosità appena accentuata (è quasi opaco, infatti) e non è arancione come tanti altri bronzer, il che lo rende adatto ad essere utilizzato sia come bronzer che come terra da contouring (ovviamente non so se sarà così d'estate perché mi abbronzo molto). <b>Orgasm </b>è uno dei più bei blush che io abbia mai visto. E' un po' più scuro del mio amato Stereo Rose di MAC, e forse anche un tantino più caldo, ma ad ogni modo è un bellissimo corallo con particelle dorate. La nota negativa può essere il fatto che accentui un tantino i pori (o forse la mia pelle sta facendo la cattiva). <b>Devotee </b>è un illuminante rosa-beige che conferisce una meravigliosa luminosità.<br />
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<b>Laguna </b>e <span id="goog_1396450245"></span><b>Devotee <span id="goog_1396450246"></span></b>possono essere anche usati come ombretti per creare un look quotidiano molto discreto, ma efficace (grazie a Devotee nell'angolo interno), Insieme al fluidline Blacktrack, o una matita dorata/marrone, può davvero essere sofisticato.<br />
E' proprio ciò che rende il kit una bellissima scelta per i viaggi del fine settimana. A quel punto, avete bisogno solo di portar con voi un po' di rossetti colorati e potete creare dei look da giorno e da sera senza il minimo sforzo.<br />
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I'll tell you my two cents about the Nars powders: to the touch they are not buttery soft, yet the pigmentation is very good and also buildable. The fact that they are not too soft in consistency, allows for less fallout. You will see that some powder will deposit on the packaging, but it won't be too much, and it'll allow you to see how finely these powders were milled before they got pressed. I yet have to taste their longevity with different products. They aren't as longlasting as my Illamasqua blushes on the Bourjois CC cream, but I'll report back. I will enclose swatches as soon as the weather allows me to take good shots. </div>
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Overall, I think this was a very good purchase for 39 euros, which isn't your typical "deal" budget (and neither is mine), but I'm convinced it will be an yearly investment, rather than a 20 euros purchase each month because you grew tired of a mediocre-quality product.</div>
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<i>Vi dico un po' la mia opinione sulle polveri Nars: non sono super vellutate al tatto, tuttavia hanno una buona pigmentazione e sono modulabili. Il fatto che non siano troppo morbide di consistenza, fa sì che le polveri volino meno. Vedrete un po' di polvere depositarsi sulla confezione, ma non sarà molto, e vi permetterà di vedere quanto fossero fini prima di essere pressate. Ancora devo testare per bene la durata con diversi prodotti. Per ora posso dire che non sono longeve come i miei blush Illamasqua sulla CC di Bourjois, ma vi dirò di più in futuro. Vi farò anche gli swatches non appena il tempo lo permetta. </i></div>
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<i>In generale, penso sia un buon acquisto per 39 euro, che apparentemente non è il tipico budget da affarone, ma son convinta sia un investimento annuale, piuttosto che 20 euro mensili per un prodotto di qualità mediocre che vi stufa. </i></div>
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<i>Vi allego anche l'inci nel caso fosse interessate.</i></div>
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<i><b> What do you think of the palette? Did Orgasm and Laguna in the same palette disappoint you? What do you think of the Nars powders, and products?</b></i></div>
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<i><b>Cosa ne pensate di questa palette? La presenza di Orgasm e Laguna vi ha deluse?</b></i></div>
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Over these five months I've been living in France, I have not just worked, eaten exquisite food, and drunk some lovely wine (and ridiculously expensive beer). I've also managed to succumb and buy some make-up and skincare products that I had no access to in Italy. </div>
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I was mostly fascinated with the world-class drugstore make-up brand Bourjois (apparently, Chanel's little cousin), especially for their base make-up offerings. Also, I was very happy to find great skincare for all skin types that are easily accessible in the numerous parapharmacies across town. Last, but not least, it's been great to have two Sephora stores where I live, which lead me to make my first ever Nars purchase. </div>
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Here is what I've got so far: </div>
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<i>In questi cinque mesi di vita francese, non mi sono solo dedicata al lavoro, alle <strike>scofanate </strike>squisitezze culinarie, e al buon vino (e anche alla birra a prezzi improponibili). Sono anche riuscita a soccombere alla tentazione e dedicarmi agli acquisti frivoli sia di make-up che di skincare, soprattutto di tutti quei prodotti ai quali stando in Italia non avevo accesso. </i></div>
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<i>Sono stata più che altro catturata dalla celebre Bourjois, marca di punta francese (che a quanto pare è la cuginetta di Chanel) per quanto riguarda i prodotti di grande distribuzione, in particolar modo dalla loro ampia gamma di prodotti per la base. Inoltre, sono stata ben felice di scoprire tutti quei bellissimi prodotti per la cura di qualsiasi tipo di pelle, facilmente reperibili nelle numerose parafarmacie della città. </i></div>
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<i>Ultimo, ma non meno importante, il fatto di avere ben due Sephora in città, mi ha portata a commettere un grande crimine contro il portafogli e fare il mio primo acquisto Nars. </i></div>
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<i>Ecco cos'ho accumulato in questi mesi:</i></div>
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<b> Bioderma Sébium Global moisturizer for acne-prone skins</b>. Still testing this, but it looks like a good product. It is mattifying, and seems to be working well. I also like the travel-friendly packaging. Oh, and its price too - it's moderate.</div>
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<i><b>Bioderma Sébium Global crema per pelli a tendenza acneica</b>. La sto ancora provando, ma sembra un buon prodotto. Opacizza e sembra funzionare bene. Mi piace anche la confezione che non occupa molto spazio. Ah, e il prezzo - moderato.</i> </div>
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<b>Bourjois: random discontinued nail polishes, random discontinued lipsticks, Effet 3D Max lipgloss, 123 Perfect CC cream</b>. The nail polishes are meh. They absolutely do not last 10 days. Glad they only cost me 2 euros. The lipsticks are overall nice, but some of the cheapest KIKO lipsticks would perform the same way - although the packaging is so chic, and one of the colors I got will be awesome for spring (if it ever comes here) and summer. The lip gloss is quite amazing. It smoothes out your lips surface and shines a whole lot without being overly sticky. I am not sure they still sell it, because I got all of these products at an outlet. The CC cream is very, very good. Expect a full review on it soon. </div>
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<i><b>Bourjois: smalti e rossetti vari usciti fuori produzione, gloss Effet 3D Max, CC cream 123 Perfect</b>. Gli smalti sono mediocri. Non durano assolutamente 10 giorni. Per fortuna li ho pagati 2 euro. I rossetti nel complesso sono molto carini, ma i meno costosi da KIKO sono più o meno uguali - anche se il packaging è così chic, che me ne sono innamorata, e per di più uno dei due colori che ho preso sarà fichissimo in primavera (sempre che qui arrivi) ed estate. Il gloss è veramente favoloso. Liscia la superficie delle labbra ed ha un bell'effetto vinile senza essere troppo appiccicoso. Non sono sicura che lo vendano ancora, perché tutti questi prodotti li ho comprati in un outlet. La CC cream è davvero molto buona. Ne farò presto una recensione completa.</i></div>
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<b>Erborian Gingseng BB Cream</b>. I bought the travel size because the full size is <strike>freaking </strike>way too expensive, and a little goes a long way anyway. I tried this last year (thank you, Sephora girls in Nancy, for providing samples) and I loved it. It lasted a lot under the extreme weather conditions of summer in Sardinia, and I was also happy with the coverage. If you scroll down my Instagram feed, you'll find a picture of me wearing it. It speaks for itself, I think. </div>
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<i><b>Erborian BB Cream al Gingseng</b>. Ho comprato il mini-formato, perché quello grande è veramente troppo caro, e ad ogni modo ne basta veramente poca. La provai lo scorso anno (grazie, commesse di Sephora, per i campioncini) e la adorai. Resistette davvero bene anche alle condizioni meteo a dir poco estreme dell'estate in Sardegna, ed inoltre rimasi soddisfatta della coprenza. Se vi va, potete fare un giro tra le mie foto di Instagram e lì vedrete una foto in cui la porto, che credo parli da sola. </i></div>
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<b>Gosh Brow Kit.</b> This one product deserves a full review. Great value for the money. Contains three different powders, and a brow wax. If you are a brow fiend, then you need this in your life. </div>
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<b>Gosh Brow Kit</b>. Anche questo prodotto merita una recensione tutta per sé. Buon rapporto qualità/prezzo. Contiene tre diverse polveri e una cera. Se siete ossessionate dalle sopracciglia, non può mancare nel vostro beauty. </div>
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<b>Narsissist Cheek Kit</b>. Expensive, but a great purchase nevertheless. It comes with a travel size brush, which is not bad at all. I am going to post a separate "first impressions" article on it, because it was limited edition, and if you can still find it, I suggest you get it immediately. </div>
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<i><b>Narsissist Cheek Kit.</b> Caro, ma un buonissimo acquisto. Il kit contiene anche un pennello da viaggio, che non è per niente male. Scriverò un post di prime impressioni solo su questo prodotto, perché è in edizione limitata e se non l'avete ancora preso, è il momento giusto.</i></div>
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<i>Cosa ne pensate di questo haul cumulativo? Avete provato qualcuno di questi prodotti?</i></div>
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<i>Volete sapere di più su qualcosa in particolare? </i></div>
Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10221600051462988749noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677173460035712032.post-21180822003115479322014-04-21T08:00:00.000+02:002014-04-21T08:00:08.297+02:00Review: Bourjois 123 Perfect foundation<div style="text-align: justify;">
I find the foundations range from Bourjois to be one of the best offerings on market in terms of quality and price: it caters every skin type, every preference in terms of texture; I find the products to be better than some of their high end rivals, and the price is always very reasonable. </div>
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One of their best foundations for my skin type (acne-prone, with red patches on the cheeks area, tends to shine a little on the t-zone) is definitely the 123 Perfect. This is a fluid foundation that claims to have three pigments in it: yellow, to counteract dark circles; mauve, to counteract dullness; green, to counteract redness. Although I cannot comment on the yellow pigments because I prefer to use my concealer on dark circles, I can pretty much say that the other two pigments work very well. </div>
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Its finish is mat, with a good lasting power throughout the day (for combination skins - oily skins may need to powder this foundation too) and no need to powder it (I hardly ever do so). </div>
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123 Perfect by Bourjois is also a medium coverage foundation that doesn't look cakey, and acts as a great base for both powders and creams. </div>
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Their shade range is also excellent. There are a lot of beige colors, which is always the most difficult shade to find in drugstore foundations. Light olive to olive skin colored gals like me should be able to find a color that suit them. </div>
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This foundation, like most Bourjois foundations, retails for around € 15,00 in drugstores and some department stores (namely Printemps) in France; drugstores and pharmacies in the UK; on ASOS, and on the Bourjois official website (if you live in France, Belgium, or French territories. No international shipping, unfortunately).</div>
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<i>Personalmente trovo che i fondotinta Bourjois siano una delle migliori offerte che si possano trovare in circolazione per questo tipo di prodotto: la marca accontenta tutte le necessità, tutte le preferenze in termini di texture e trovo che i loro fondotinta siano migliori dei loro rivali di tante marche blasonate, per altro ad un prezzo sempre ragionevole. </i></div>
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<i>Uno dei loro fondotinta meglio riusciti per il mio tipo di pelle (a tendenza acneica, con rossori a livello delle guance e che tende a lucidarsi un po' nella zona T) è sicuramente l'123 Perfect. Questo è un fondotinta fluido che a quanto pare contiene tre pigmenti: uno giallo, per camufflare le occhiaie; uno malva, per combattere i segni della stanchezza; uno verde, per coprire i rossori. Nonostante non possa commentare riguardo al pigmento giallo, perché preferisco usare del correttore sulle occhiaie, devo dire che gli altri due pigmenti fanno un buon lavoro.</i></div>
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<i>Il finish è mat, con una buona durata nell'arco della giornata (per le pelli miste - le pelli grasse dovranno forse stendere della cipria) senza bisogno della cipria (io la uso raramente). </i></div>
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<i>123 Perfect di Bourjois è anche un fondotinta dalla coprenza media, che non fa l'effetto mascherone, e agisce da base ideale sia per le polveri che per le creme. </i></div>
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<i>Anche la gamma dei colori è eccellente. Ci sono tanti beige, che è una delle cose più difficili da trovare nei fondotinta di grande distribuzione. Le ragazze dalla carnagione olivastra chiara e olivastra dovrebbero riuscire a trovare un colore adatto a loro. </i></div>
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<i>Questo fondontinta, come la maggior parte dei fondi Bourjois, ha un prezzo di € 15 circa ed è reperibile nei supermercati e alcuni grandi magazzini (notamente, Printemps) in Francia; supermercati e farmacie in UK, su ASOS, e sul sito ufficiale Bourjois (se abitate in Francia, Belgio, o territori francesi. Non fanno, purtroppo, spedizioni internazionali). </i></div>
<br />Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10221600051462988749noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677173460035712032.post-90110091217460760132014-03-27T08:00:00.000+01:002014-03-27T08:00:00.613+01:00FOTD Mac Sketch & Trax<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Essence eyeshadow primer</div>
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Mac Powersurge eyeliner as a base</div>
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MAC Trax over Powersurge</div>
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MAC Sketch in the outer corner and lowerlashline</div>
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Illamasqua Stealth in the inner corner and brow bone</div>
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MAC Brow Set in Beguille </div>
Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10221600051462988749noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677173460035712032.post-27737003546423170932014-03-25T08:00:00.000+01:002014-03-25T08:00:11.108+01:00FOTD Mac Humid eyeshadowPlease, excuse the cellphone quality pictures: they were taken fast before going out, and at my brother's. We all know what it is like to try and take pictures for our blogs when men are around.<br />
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Scusate per la qualità delle foto fatte col cellulare: son state fatte di fretta prima di uscire e a casa di mio fratello. Sappiamo tutte com'è cercare di far foto per i blog quando ci sono gli uomini.<br />
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MAC Humid inner and outer corner, and lower lashline</div>
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MAC Patina in the middle of the lid</div>
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MAC Folie in the crease</div>
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MAC Vanilla pigment inner corner and brow bone</div>
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MAC Powersurge eye pencil on the lower rim</div>
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MAC Brow set in Beguille</div>
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Bourjois Fan-tastic mascara </div>
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<br />Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10221600051462988749noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677173460035712032.post-10157200413264512972014-03-19T08:00:00.000+01:002014-03-19T08:00:10.178+01:00Review: MAC Pro Longwear Concealer<div style="text-align: justify;">
Being the girl with super high cheek bones that I am, I always have a problem with fine lines under my eyes, hence with under-eye concealers. </div>
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That little problem is called fine lines. Yes, I want to blame that problem to my facial bones structure rather than to the fact that I turned 30 this year, but I think it is the truth - given that I've had the same problem in ages, and I had always had a love/hate relationship with concealers before I met <b>MAC Pro Longwear</b>. See, I need to conceal those dark circles that glasses adorn my eyes with, but everything I had tried before this particular concealer - no matter how good and long-lasting it was - has always left me looking like Mr. De Martino from Daria in 4 or 5 hours tops.</div>
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Last year, I gave in and bought the famous <b>MAC Pro Longwear concealer </b>(my shade is <b>NC30</b>) and I have never used anything else ever since. </div>
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This concealer <b>covers </b>darks <b>circles</b>, <b>discolorations</b>, <b>spots </b>(and it is a <b>liquid </b>concealer so it does not cake up on big spots) with a <b>longwearing </b>and <b>flawless finish</b>. I would also say it looks as <b>natural </b>as it gets for a high-coverage concealer.</div>
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It lasts at least <b>12 hours</b> and <b>does not fill into your fine lines at all</b>. It is an awesome time, and I had never come across something like this before.</div>
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It is very easy to apply and blend, although it is a bit drying so if you have dry skin already, try and put some highlighting concealer thing-y over it. </div>
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My only gripe with this fantastic product is its <b>packaging</b>: it comes in a glass tube (Nay! Not good for the clumpsy-handed gals!) with an <b>evil pump</b>. The damn thing is so hard you push it too much and it goes out of control, dispensing way too much product (enough to cover your whole face!). Considering that you really need a teeny-tiny bit of product to cover your circles, this is hell. </div>
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Apart from this detail that I hope MAC will take into consideration (I am not the only one who complains about it), I love this concealer and I will not use anything else anymore. In the picture below, you see how much is left after over 1 year of religious usage, so it definitely is worth the splurge!</div>
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MAC Pro Longwear Concealer retails for <b>€ 18.50</b> (in France - mind you, prices vary depending on the country) on MAC counters or your country's MAC cosmetics website.</div>
[For reference, a concealer from L'Oréal costs around € 11, so put two and two together...]<br />
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<i>Da ragazza con gli zigomi alti quale sono, ho da sempre il problema
delle rughette di espressione sotto gli occhi, e di conseguenza ho
problemi anche a trovare il giusto correttore copriocchiaie. </i></div>
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<i>Chiaramente
voglio attribuire questo problema alla struttura del mio viso, e non al
fatto che quest'anno abbia compiuto 30 anni (inserisci qui lacrimucce
varie). Penso, però, che sia la verità visto che questo problema l'ho da
sempre e da sempre ho una relazione di amore e odio con i correttori.
Questo prima di incontrare il <b>MAC Pro Longwear</b>. In effetti ho bisogno di
coprire le occhiaie con le quali i miei occhiali da vista adornano i
miei occhietti, ma tutti i prodotti che ho provato prima di questo
particolare correttore, non importa quanto buoni o duraturi fossero, mi
facevano sembrare il Prof. De Martino di Daria (lo trovate nella prima
foto, ve lo ricordate?) in 4 o 5 ore massimo. </i></div>
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<i>L'anno scorso ho ceduto ed ho comprato il famoso <b>correttore MAC Pro
Longwear</b> (il mio colore è <b>NC30</b>) e da allora non ho più usato
nient'altro. </i></div>
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<i>Questo correttore <b>copre </b>le <b>occhiaie</b>, <b>discromie </b>varie
e <b>brufoli </b>(e visto che è liquido non fa pastoni sui brufoloni cistosi e
dell'acne), <b>dura tantissimo</b> e ha un <b>finish perfetto</b>. Direi anche che è
quanto di più <b>naturale </b>si possa ottenere con un correttore così
coprente. </i></div>
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<i>Dura almeno <b>12 ore</b> e <b>non si infila </b>per niente <b>nelle
rughette</b> e nelle linee di espressione. E' davvero tantissimo e non avevo
mai trovato niente di simile prima d'ora. </i></div>
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<i>Si applica e si sfuma
molto bene, anche se secca un po' perciò se avete la pelle già secca,
provate a mettere uno di quei correttori illuminanti sopra. </i></div>
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<i>L'unico
rimprovero che faccio a questo prodotto fantastico è la <b>confezione</b>, che
si presenta come una boccetta di plastica (non adatta alle persone
maldestre) con un <b>erogatore </b>a dir poco <b>demoniaco</b>. Quell'affare è
durissimo e si finisce sempre per premere troppo e perderne il
controllo, facendo uscire davvero troppo prodotto (abbastanza per
applicarlo sull'intero viso). </i></div>
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<i>Considerando che ne occorre davvero una quantità minuscola per coprire le occhiaie, è una nota davvero negativa. </i></div>
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<i> A parte questo dettaglio che spero MAC prenda in considerazione (visto
che non sono l'unica persona che se ne lamenta), adoro questo correttore
e ormai uso e userò soltanto lui. Nella foto più in alto, potete vedere
quanto ne rimanga dopo 1 anno di uso quotidiano, dunque credo che sia
decisamente un prodotto sul quale valga la pena investire.</i></div>
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<i>Il correttore Pro Longwear di MAC costa <b>€ 19.10</b> (in Italia, ma i prezzi variano a seconda dei Paesi) in tutti i negozi e counter MAC delle vostre città o sul sito MAC cosmetics. </i></div>
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<i> [giusto per farsi due conti, un correttore L'Oréal costa € 11, dunque se fate due calcoli conviene il MAC]</i></div>
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<i><b>Have you tried this product? What do you think about it? </b></i></div>
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<i><b>Do you know anything else that is quite like it, but less expensive? </b></i></div>
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<i><b>Avete provato questo prodotto? Cosa ne pensate?</b></i></div>
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<i><b>Conoscete qualcos'altro che sia uguale a questo, ma meno costoso? </b></i></div>
Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10221600051462988749noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677173460035712032.post-31609650703056502542014-03-17T08:00:00.000+01:002014-03-17T09:27:54.243+01:00Review: Prodigieux le parfum by Nuxe<div style="text-align: justify;">
I have expressed my love for Nuxe several times in the past (just click <a href="http://aliceinwonderland348.blogspot.fr/search/label/nuxe">here</a>, and you'll read), especially when talking about their Huile Prodigieux, which is one of my summer staples (and a great hair mask too, all year round). So, just imagine my happiness when I learnt that they made a perfume version of their oil.</div>
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Serge Majoullier was called in to make this perfume fabulous, girly, bewitching, with head notes of bergamot, mandarin, and orange flowers, a heart of roses, gardenias, and magnolias, and finally vanilla and coconut milk.</div>
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Needless to say, this has rapidly become one of my favorite perfumes of all times for its perfect blend of flowery and fruity scents, which is never overwhelming. Although I think it is more of a spring/summer scent (a little detail which I find the packaging reflects well), I do not really mind warming up these cold winter days with two sprays. And it being an eau de parfum, you can rest assured it will stay all day.</div>
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Thumbs up, and much love, Nuxe! </div>
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<i>Ho espresso il mio amore per Nuxe diverse volte in passato (cliccate <a href="http://aliceinwonderland348.blogspot.fr/search/label/nuxe">qui </a>e leggerete) specialmente parlando del loro Olio Prodigioso, che è uno
degli immancabili nella mia routine estiva (oltre ad essere una
buonissima maschera capillare per tutto l'anno). Perciò, immaginate
l'incontenibile felicità nello scoprire che hanno fatto un profumo
dell'olio.</i><br />
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<i>Serge Majoullier è il naso dietro questo profumo favoloso, femminile, capace di stregare con le sue note di testa di bergamotto, mandarino e fiori d'arancio; il cuore di rose, gardenie e magnolie, e le note di fondo che oscillano tra vaniglia e latte di cocco.</i><br />
<i>Va da sé che questo profumo è diventato in men che non si dica uno dei miei preferiti di sempre, per via del perfetto mix tra profumi floreali e fruttati che non resta mai troppo pesante. Nonostante ritenga che sia più un profumo da primavera/estate (un dettaglio che trovo venga riportato piuttosto bene nel packaging), non disdegno il senso di calore che esso da ai giorni invernali con sole due erogazioni. E visto che è un eau de parfum, potete star sicure che rimarrà tutto il giorno.</i><br />
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<i>Pollice su e tanto amore per Nuxe!</i>Lydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10221600051462988749noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6677173460035712032.post-76215847514664781252014-02-24T22:53:00.003+01:002014-03-17T23:28:54.076+01:00L'Oréal Paris Nude Magique Eau de Teint<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The latest foundation offering from L'Oréal Paris had everyone in Europe hooked last fall. Consequent to the anticipation generated by all the American youtubers' blurbs, we all couldn't wait to try this revolutionary potion that is lighter than water, with good coverage, matte and erases pores. </div>
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Eau de Teint is an extremely liquid foundation that comes in a sleek, transparent, matte bottle. The packaging is an obvious reflection of the foundation's finish, and I have to give L'Oréal a thumbs up for it. Only thing is, it only contains 20 ml of foundation, contrary to the standards for this kind of product, which is 30. </div>
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The bottle does not have a pump, and although this is clearly due to the running consistency of the fluid, I still think that they should have kept the hole way smaller: every time I use Eau de Teint, I get stains everywhere.<br />
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The foundation itself glides on
perfectly and has a true matte finish...something that is similar to
porcelain or powder. It has a pore-shrinking effect too, which is
something I generally am very concerned with. However, all of this comes
for a price: Eau de Teint is a true silicones' soup.<br />
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I thought it could be my everyday foundation, but as I have an acne-prone skin, I am not sure if I should wear this often. </div>
The
coverage is poor, but that is not surprising, as it is supposed to be a
light foundation anyway. I layer it, but I always have to put concealer
on my blemishes.<br />
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Now when I bought it, I thought
this foundation was great, now I am not sure anymore. It could be
because my skin has changed because of the acne treatments, it could
also be because I live in a much colder and dry climate now, so my skin
is not that oily anymore, but I don't see it as the great foundation I
thought it was anymore. </div>
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Obviously,
if you don't have any blemish problem, you can rest assured this will
make you look like a porcelain doll, and I still think you should give
it a try when you find it on offer.<br />
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Overall,
I still have mixed feelings about it, and I think it is something I
will have a love and hate relationship with. I'll keep you posted on my
Facebook page. In the meantime, I'd really like to hear your opinion on
this foundation, if you've tried it. </div>
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***EDIT: IF YOU HAVE AN ACNE PRONE SKIN, I DISCOURAGE YOU TO TRY THIS FOUNDATION. SOME DAYS AFTER I POSTED MY REVIEW, DUE TO CONTINUE USAGE, I HAD A HORRIBLE BREAKOUT***<br />
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<i>L'ultimo arrivato nella gamma dei fondotinta in casa L'Oréal Paris ci
ha fatte sognare tutte. Dopo tutta la pubblicità generata dalle
youtubers americane, non vedevamo l'ora di provare questa pozione
rivoluzionaria, più leggera dell'acqua, con una buona coprenza, matte, e
che cancella i pori. </i><br />
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<i>Eau de Teint è un fondotinta estremamente liquido che viene venduto in una bella bottiglia di vetro trasparente e opaca, molto elegante, che riflette il finish del fondotinta. I miei complimenti per questo packaging, anche se la sua pecca è quella di contenere 20 ml di fondotinta, contrariamente allo standard di questo tipo di prodotto, che ne contiene solitamente 30. </i></div>
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<i>La confezione non ha erogatore, e anche se ciò è dovuto chiaramente alla consistenza del prodotto, penso che avrebbero dovuto mantenere un foro più piccolo: ogni volta che uso Eau de Teint, macchio dappertutto. </i></div>
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<i>Il fondotinta di per sé stesso si stende bene e ha un finish davvero matte...qualcosa di simile alla porcellana o alla cipria. Diminuisce anche la visibilità dei pori, il che mi preoccupa sempre molto. Tuttavia, per tutte queste belle cose c'è un prezzo da pagare: Eau de Teint è un condensato di siliconi. </i></div>
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<i>Credevo di aver trovato il mio fondo dat tutti i giorni, ma datosi che ho la pelle molto prone all'acne non credo di poterlo indossare spesso. </i><br />
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<i>La coprenza è minima, ma questo non dovrebbe sorprendere visto che è un fondotinta leggero. Lo si può stratificare, ma personalmente devo comunque portare del correttore sui brufoli. </i></div>
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<i>Quando lo comprai, pensavo che
questo fondotinta fosse magnifico. Ora non ne sono più così sicura. Può
essere per via del fatto che la mia pelle è cambiata in seguito ai
trattamenti contro l'acne, oppure perché ora vivo dove il clima è più
freddo e secco, dunque la mia pelle non è più così grassa. In ogni caso
non lo vedo più il buon fondotinta di una volta. </i><br />
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<i>Ovviamente,
se voi non avete problemi di brufoli, potete star certe che questo
fondotinta vi farà sembrare una bambola di porcellana e penso sia da provare se lo trovate in offerta.</i><br />
<i>In generale, ancora mi sento di avere opinioni miste a riguardo,
forse perché credo che sia un prodotto con cui avere una relazione di
amore e odio. Vi terrò aggiornate sulla pagina Facebook. Nel frattempo,
mi piacerebbe sapere le vostre opinioni a riguardo, se avete provato Eau
de Teint.</i><br />
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***EDIT: SE AVETE UNA PELLE ACNEICA VI SUGGERISCO DI NON USARE QUESTO FONDOTINTA. POCHI GIORNI DOPO AVER POSTATO QUESTA RECENSIONE, PER VIA DELL'USO CONTINUATIVO, HO AVUTO UN ORRIBILE E DOLOROSO SFOGO***<br />
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<b><i>Let me know your thoughts in the comments below. </i></b></div>
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<b><i>What is your favorite foundation by L'Oréal?</i></b></div>
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<b><i>What foundation would you recommend for acne-prone skins?</i></b><br />
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<b><i>Fatemi sapere il vostro parere nei commenti. </i></b><br />
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<b><i>Qual è il vostro fondotinta preferito di L'Oréal?</i></b><br />
<b><i>Quale fondotinta raccomandereste per una pelle acneica? </i></b></div>
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