Layla Eye-Art Eyeshadows review

Yes, I was very productive with posts today, but the truth is that I have been having these on my drafts before I left for Dublin.
This post will be dedicated to another Italian product, namely the Eye-Art Eyeshadow by Layla.
I was lucky enough to be sent 3 of them, in colors that I do really love.
The Eye-Art Eyeshadows, as you can tell from the pictures, are bright matte eyeshadows containing rich pigments that ensure an incredible color pay-off.
These eyeshadows also contain raspberry seeds' oil, which are knowing for the anti-aging properties.

Questo post sarà dedicato alla recensione di un altro prodotto Italiano, ossia l'Eye-Art Eyeshadow di Layla.
Sono stata così fortunata da riceverne tre, tutti di colori che mi piacciono parecchio.
L'Eye-Art Eyeshadow, come potrete notare dalle foto, sono ombretti opachi dai colori molto brillanti, contenenti ricchi pigmenti che assicurano una scrivenza incredibile.

I will let the pictures speak for me, as you will notice the quality of these shadows from the swatches. It's indescribably powerful. Not many matte eyeshadows have such an excellent payoff. Even without a primer! They are also pretty long lasting.
Available in twelve bold shades, you can find them in some Layla stockists.
I do hope they will be easier to find in my area in the near future. Layla has so many great things, but unfortunately not all of them are stocked in northern Sardinia.

Lascerò parlare per me le foto, dato che noterete la qualità di questi ombretti dagli swatches.
E' indescribilmente potente. Non tanti ombretti opachi hanno una scrivenza così eccellente. Addirittura senza primer! Sono anche abbastanza durevoli.
Disponibili in dodici vivacissime tonalitò, si possono trovare presso i rivenditori Layla.
Spero che si possano trovare anche nei rivenditori della mia zona più facilmente perché Layla ha dei prodotti molto interessanti.

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swatches - natural light, without a base, just 1 swipe.

packaging - white and silver sturdy plastic, with a mirror inside.
Guess the only thing a bit blah about the packaging is the font, but we can skip on that for such a product, right?!

Eye-Art Eyeshadow retails for € 14,41

Have you tried these eyeshadows? What do you think?

Off to Dublin I go...

...and I will be back on the 8th.
Kisses,
Lyd

Saturday Night FOTD

Products used:

FACE:
Layla Hydro Tense foundation in 5
KIKO Essential Bronzer in Gold Mèlange
Madina Milano Extreme Blusher in 13
Benefit Erase Paste

EYES
UDPP
UD Mushroom
UD YDK
UD Half Baked (inner corner)
UD Sellout (highlighter)
Shimmery Black e/s by Pupa
Sleek Makeup Ink Pot gel liner in Dominatrix
Layla Base Allungante
Layla Lash Art mascara
KIKO False Lashes Concentrate
KIKO Urban Kohl black eyeliner

LIPS:
Essence stay natural concealer
Deborah Milano red lipliner
Ellis Faas Creamy Lips in L101 (the Ellis Red)

Review: Layla Hydro Tense foundation

Light to medium coverage foundation that leaves the skin looking glowy and radiant.
This product will provide you with a subtle lifting effect, and maximum hydration that results in a visible glow.
Not your cup of tea if you have a shiny/oily skin, but will definitely look rich on dry, normal and combination skins that have no oiliness problems.
This foundation contains an SPF, so bear in mind it will bleach out your real skin tone if you take pictures with flash! It happens to me all the times, so I just don't pay attention to it anymore. Just remember this if you are going to a particular event that require photographs.
The color range is pretty vast, not in terms of numer (6) but in terms of different colors. As you can see I've been sent 3 different shades and one of them is light (I will be wearing this in the winter), and one of them is way too dark for me (which satisfies darker skins! two thumbs up on this one!) but will be useful in case I want to go for a Scott Barnes contouring, while one of them is the perfect match for my tanned skin (in fact, you're not even able to see it).

I rate this 4 out of 5 just because I would have liked this this to be a little less glowy.


Italiano:
Fondotinta dalla copertura leggera - media che lascia la pelle radiosa e lucente.
Questo fondotinta da un leggero effetto lifting (impercettibile all'occhio inesperto) e massima idratazione che risulta poi in un finish lucente.
Non adatto a chi ha la pelle oleosa o già lucida, ma sicuramente molto bello sulle pelli secche, normali e miste.
Questo fondotinta contiene un fattore di protezione solare, per cui apparirà molto sbiancato nelle foto fatte col flash! Attenzione, dunque, se avete importanti eventi in vista!
La gamma di colori è vasta, non tanto per numero, quanto per differenza. Infatti, se notate nella foto delle tre colorazioni a me inviate una risulta essere il perfetto colore per la mia pelle abbronzata (ed è infatti impercettibile), una più chiara e quindi adatta per l'inverno, e una molto (troppo) scura, adattissima per le ragazze dalla pelle olivastro che si è abbronzata, alle ragazze di origini arabe o indiane e alle ragazze di origini africane.
Mi sembra un ottimo passo da parte di un marchio Italiano, prendere in considerazione pelli "altre" (nel senso antropologico del termine), visto che ormai abbiamo una società multi-etnica! Inoltre questa tonalità sarà ideale per ricreare il contouring in stile Scott Barnes.

Gli do un bel 4 su 5, giusto perché mi piacerebbe che fosse un po' meno lucente, ma è davvero un bel prodotto.

Per una lista dei rivenditori Layla più vicini a voi, andate su www.laylacosmetics.it

Il prezzo di questo fondotinta è di euro

Disclaimer: these products have been provided by PR for reviewing consideration only.

Product Rave: Liz Earle review part 2 - masks and exfoliants

Hello darlings,
how are you doing? I am super excited as I'll be off to Dublin in less than 2 days now, but before that, I wanted to leave you with some nice reviews!
As you already know the lovely Andrea from Liz Earle sent me some products to review a couple of months ago, and I've given them full rounds in order to provide you with an accurate review (after all, skincare is no joke!)

I have already reviewed their Daily Essentials here, now it's "facial time".

I love giving my face a nice and deep cleansing from time to time, so I was very excited to try these products.

GENTLE FACE EXFOLIATOR:
Retail price: £ 12.25 for a 70 ml pump, £ 8.75 for a 50 ml tube (also available in a try-me 15ml tube)

Ideal for all skin types (except sensitive) this exfoliator leaves my skin soft, radiant and helps me to reduce my pores' appearence. Its consistency is creamy with -of course- beads that remove impurities. This exfoliator is really gentle, as its name suggests, as the beads aren't too big, or to harsh on the skin. On the contrary, they are jojoba beads - rather delicate - which provide a nice massage to your face, without scratching.
It also leaves your face very soft and smooth, almost like you wouldn't really want to put anything else on it, thanks to sweet almond oil (which regulates facial sebum) and cocoa butter (which is a deep nourisher).
My rate is 5/5 for this product! - sorry, sensitive-skinned ladies, you're missing out!



DEEP CLEANSING MASK:
Retail price: £ 12.50 for a 75 ml tube + sponges + pouch

This a highly concentrated clay mask that removes excess oil and impurities. You have to leave it on for 5 - 10 minutes and then remove it with a rinsed sponge. After that, you want to splash your face with cool water.
Why is this great? Because you can also use it directly on spots only, and you will see them disappear, magically.
The mixture of green and white clay makes it suitable for combination skins too; propolis, manuka oil, and glycerin won't leave your skin super dry!
Although some people love the smell, it seem a little weird to my nose as it is indeed strong.
My rate is 4.5/5 on this one!
(I really really suggest using it directly on spots, it's unbelieveble)


BRIGHTENING TREATMENT MASK:
Retail price: £ 12.75 for a 50 ml tube + 1 muslin cloth; £ 12.00 for a 50 ml tube - also available in a 15 ml try-me tube.

This has been given to me by Louise, and it was the first thing I had ever tried from Liz Earle.
This mask revitalizes your skin in just few minutes, thanks to organic aloe vera, white clay, witch hazel and softening sweet almond oil.
I like to use this mask after the deep cleansing one, or after a night out, when my skin seems dull after a few drinks and little sleep.
Although it is not a product I use every week, I find it really useful and I would suggest at least a 15 ml tube!
My rate is 4/5 on this one!

Liz Earle can be found in their own boutiques in London and Isle of Wight, in many department stores (check their site) around the UK and Ireland, and of course, online with international shipping. They also do skin consultations!
Check out their site at uk.lizearle.com


Have you ever tried these masks? What do you think of them?


*Gentle Face Exfoliator and Deep Cleansing Mask were provided by PR for reviewing consideration only*

Review: Laboratoire Remède Translucent UV Coat

Fortunately, in 2010 we all know that skin deteriorates with age, and sun plays a major role in accelerating the aging process.
This translucent UV coat by Laboratoire Remède contains an SPF 30 and acts as a shield against UV rays that are responsible for collagen degradation.
It's an innovative "all around" beauty protector that combines the action of micronized mineral filters for protection, and iridescent light-reflecting powders.
Its texture is very fluid and light, even the tinted one is very sheer, but provides a fresh, even and radiant result on your skin.
You have to use this over your daily moisturizer and give it at least 30 minutes to see its full potential.
I love using this as an alternative to foundation when I know I'm not going out for much.
In fact, I wouldn't suggest using this as an all-day alternative to foundation because, as it is a TRANSLUCENT fluid and reflects all lights and it may look greasy even if it is oil-free. Only if you wear it for more than 5 -6 though, other than that it's very nice and provides an even finish!

I don't know if you are able to see it in the picture, but I used it on the part of my had that was closer to the camera. If you click on the image and zoom in, you can see the other side of the hand looks a bit drier than the one that has the Remède Translucent UV coat.
How cool is that? Looking radiant, without looking oily!

Shake well before you use this product and use a thin layer. Of course, be careful with it because it is very very fluid.

The Laboratoire Remède Translucent UV coat is available in 4 shades (invisible to medium dark - which is my shade) and can be purchased online at blissworld.com for $40 (yes, I know, not affordable for students or people on a budget...like me LOL).
If you have enough money to afford this, I suggest you give it a try. It's a 4.5/5 for me (only because it can't be used all day long, and for the price you have to pay for innovation LOL)!

Have you ever tried this or anything else from the brand? Tell me your opinion about it.
If, on the other hand, you have never heard of the brand, click here

xoxo

Lyd

A series of unfortunate events...one year later

*WARNING: reading one comment I received made me think to tell you girls that if you are going to do a swap in Italy and you live outside the European Union, don't put cosmetics, make-up, or eyeshadow or anything in there. Just go with "pigment samples" or the likes*

If you've followed my blog for over a year, or if you follow me on twitter, you may have noticed that I have quite often mentioned a swap me and Michelle from Lipstick Rules agreed on doing last August, and the series of unfortunate events that occurred to it all over the year.

When this package was sent the first time, it seemed like it had gone missing. However, after two months the Italian customs finally decided to let me know where my package was: the freakingly held it for two months because the customs declaration read "cosmetics". Apparently anything described as "cosmetics" or "makeup" is confiscated here, because they literally accuse you of importing goods. Also, the "gift"option is not contemplated. Does this make any sense to you? Had she written something else other than those two names, they would not have confiscated my package.
They asked for an invoice of proof of transaction in order to make medical checks (not to mention also have me pay for those) and send it to me. Of course I did not have them, so I decided to let them send the package back to Michelle, and try again. They sent the package back to her after another 2 months, and by then it was January already and Michelle was busy so it took her some time to send it again.

So I came up with a brilliant idea: divert the package to the UK, to Louise (from Lou Lou Land) , who was kind enough to be our messanger for this swap. Seeing how the same stuff, coming from European countries does not go through customs.
Do you think it is over? Of course not!!!
With the stupid volcanic ash story the package has gone missing for 4 whole months, and reappeared out of the blue, when we all thought it was either stolen or lost in the post!

You can't imagine who happy I was when it reached my home in a little over 1 week!

Louise was kind enough to include some treats as my graduation presents ;)

I can't thank her enough for her favor and her generousity! You're lovely!
Also, I would like to thank Michelle for the items she chose for me! I love them all!

On to what I got:

From Michelle

Urban Decay Get Baked Palette (contains a mini size of PP in Sin and a Liner in Bourbon), Vasanti Shimmer Powder in Electric Blue, Joe Fresh lipgloss in Candy, 3 Balmshell lipgloss mini samples, an Annabelle glitter liner (pictured on the palette)

FROM LOUISE:

3 eyeshadows, 1 lipstick, 1 lipgloss, 2 blushes, 1 black eyeliner, 1 purple glitter eyeliner from MUA - Make-Up Academy (available in Superdrug), 1 n°17 mirror shine lipstick in Beehive (love at first sight), a Rimmel nail varnish, Lilac Dream varnish from Models Own, Nail-ease (super curious to try them), a Barry M e/s trio, a Bourjois mini e/s duo, bag of tissues which is so cute and will be very handy during my vacation time, and a lovely graduation card and teddy bear!

And since I am an emotional wreck, I cried a little while reading both cards cos they were so sweet and thoughtful.

The teddy bear is now beside my bed and reminds me everyday that I met some great people from all over the world in this beauty community.
I really love blogging!

Thank you girls, :****************


Do you like what I got? Want me to review anything? What do you think of the incredible saga of the missing parcel? LOL