Foundations Review

Hello my beauties!

How are you? 

I am so glad that the weather is getting hotter and hotter! I am sure I will be whining when it gets like 40 C, but until then I am super happy!

Ok! Today I am going to talk to you about the foundations I have right now in my case. 

I always try to find something new and improved and I always want to try everything that comes out. So now in my case I have foundations that each of them I use on different occasion.

But let' s start!

1. Clinique Stay Matte Oil Free Make up

This is my newest foundation. It is brand new, oil free with buildable coverage. It stays matte even after my sunscreen. It is still there 8 hrs later and even though is is a matte foundation, it is not flat. Fragrance free as most of Clinique products. It feels like skin.

2. Max Factor Lasting Performance

This is one of my favourite evening foundations. It is matte but still not flat, it has a great natural coverage, elimininates any redness and spots and stays on my skin for more than 8-9 hrs. It is so good that I have heard it is used on brides!

3. Bourjois Healthy Mix & Bourjois Flower Perfection

Well, I don't know if you have tried any of the Bourjois foundations but they said to be pretty good and I agree. They are really pigmented, longstay and live up to their word.

Healthy Mix is mostly for dry skin as it gives a beautiful dewy finish. I don't like the fruity smell though.

Flower Perfection is a very good foundation. great coverage, needs to be applied quick though as it is thick.

Lately I use to mix those two to get the perfect dewy-matte finish with great coverage.

4. Clinique Continuous Coverage

This is a foundation that does what you read in the box. It is great foundation with enough pigmentation to cover almost anything. This is great for problem skin but not so much for dry/very dry skin. It stays matte for hours.  I use this rarely when I have bad skin. You have to choose your color carefully though as it is thick and it tends to oxidize and get darker after the application.

5. Sephora Light Veil Foundation

If you have tried Sephora cosmetics, then you know that they are really quality products. I have tried this foundation on a sample I have found inside a magazine and I liked it so much that I went an bought it. It is a summer evening foundation. It says that is like light veil but it is thick enough to be considered heavy at summer mornings. It covers enough and stays a long.

6. Essence Clear & Matte Makeup

Before we could find Essence cosmetics at Hondos Center, my sister bought me this foundation on Ireland. 

It is very cheap, as you know, and frankly you get more than you pay. I have used it several times but I don't think I would buy it again. It is matte and I see it more like a heavier tinted moisturiser. 

And now some foundations I want to try soon!

1. Neutrogena Healthy Skin Foundation

You can't find it here in Greece but Argyrousa shared her secret dealer on ebay. thank you argurousa.

 2. Chanel Mat Lumiere

Everyday that passes, gets me closer to that bottle! 

 3. Lancome Teint Idole

It is said to be a genuine revolution in  makeup.

4. Revlon Colorstay Foundation

It is already a classic. I am waiting to be delivered.

Well, that' s it for now about foundations! 

Which one is your favourite? 

Which one you wish for?

Stay healthy & beautiful!

xxx

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Lancome Vernis In Love!

Hello my beauties!

I hope that you are well and enjoying the sun!

Today's post is a little bit spontaneous because as soon I received this press release I was in aw!

Lancome Vernis In Love...

Aren' t they amazing looking?

When something new comes out, the first thing that pops into our head is:

"What' s so special about you this time?"

I will give you Lancome's answer:

"A pattended brush that makes all the difference. Its talent? 

A grooved stem that allows nail polish to flow directly to the centre of
the brush. An elongated and rounded base with extremely supple flat bristles,
that allows the nail contour to be perfectly followed and a uniform coat of
varnish to be applied in just a single stroke. 10 fingers, 10 strokes! The fluid
texture of Vernis In Love creates a smooth, streak-free, and flawless film of
colour. Incredibly resistant for days on end, it is empowered with micromirrors
which reflect light from every angle to create dazzling shine".

They are so fresh, so bright, so happy!

My favourites are

 

 

It is available in 24 shades. Price: 16 euros

So what do you think? Are you in love with Lancome Vernis In Love like me 

or not yet??

Stay healthy & beautiful!

xxx

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L'oreal Youth Code Luminizer

Hello my beauties!

Today I will talk to you about a product that I first came across at the Greek Beauty Bloggers Meeting hosted by L'oreal.

They presented us many new products. One of them was L'oreal Youth Code Luminizer.

It is an iridescent, ultra light texture that leaves skin super soft. It is said to "have the code to unify irregular skin tone and re-awaken a more even luminous looking complexion".

As you can see it is very light textured and divine looking. It is not shimmery but more pearlescent. Even applied to my hand you will see how glowy it gets.

I use this before my moisturiser and my skin gets this glow like I am the happiest girl on earth. 

However, now that the weather is getting hotter here in Greece I will avoid using it at mornings as I have a combination skin and the serum tends to give me shine when humid and hot outside. 

But I will continue to use it before my foundation when I go out at night. It gives my skin fresh glow that comes from within.

I have been using it for about a month now and despite I have not seen any long term results, I like having it!

Girls with dry skin will love this. It will give their skin another dimension!

Well, 

Youth Code Luminize Super Serum Perfects and Refines skin's surface for a more luminous, even looking skin tone.

What do you think? Have you tried it yet?

Stay healthy & beautiful

xxx

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Foundation Brushes

Hello my beauties!

How are you? I hope you had a great time on Easter and have returned refreshed kai relaxed!

I am making a comeback with a hot issue!  Foundation Brushes!

When we all started using makeup, it was quite obvious that we use our fingers for everything! Applying foundation, conceiler, eyeshadows and sometimes even the blush!

Well, the time has passed, many things have changed and we, ourselves, have learned a lot since then.

One of my favourite things that I learned are the foundation brushes. You see them everywhere. They have different handle, different bristles, different shape but at the end, they all have one goal.

Make our face flawless!

Below I present the most popular foundation brushes shapes and my favourite ones.

So here we go!

1. Foundation Brush

This is the classic foundation brush which sometimes is the one you end up using the most. The bristles are firm, they hold the right amount of product and they give coverage with detail. 

They also can be used to apply your moisturiser. 

You can also use it to conceal bigger areas in your face as it is a bigger version of a concealer brush.

Below are my favourites

a. bdellium tools #948 foundation brush

 

b.  mac #190 foundation brush

c. sigma #F60 foundation brush

2. Flat Top Kabuki Brush

When you see this kind of brush you are confused. You are thinking how can this brush apply a liquid foundation on your face. Well let me tell you, especially to those you haven't used this type of brush yet, that this is my favorite brush EVER! The bristles are flat and dense enough so they can sweep the product on your face. As a result? You get the most even, flawless, beautiful skin you ever had after your foundation!

This brush can also be used to apply cream brush or cream highlighter.

Below are my favourites!

a. bdellium tools #957 Precision Kabuki

b. sigma #F80 Flat Top Synthetic Kabuki

3. Duo Fiber Foundation Brush

This is the foundation brush that I use the least but still is a brilliant brush because it provides a lighweight coverage by applying the product evenly and airbrushed. The bristles are not very dense and half of them are longer and half are shorter. Actually it is a genius brush beacause it has multiple uses. You can apply your liquid foundation, cream blush, highlighter even your powder. But you can also use this brush to blend your makeup to an even finish.

Below are my favourites!

a. bdellium tools #955 Finishing & Blending Face Brush

b. mac #187 Duo Fibre Brush

c. sigma #F50 Duo Fibre Brush

Well my beauties what do you think of the foundation brushes?

Which ones you have?

Can you live without them?

Stay healthy & beautiful

xxx

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Spring Awards!

Hello my beauties!

Η αγαπημένη Δέσποινα απο το sissi's place μου απένειμε δυο βραβεία πολύ ωραία και λαχταριστά!

Πρώτα το ανοιξιάτικο βραβείο 

για τις ηλιόλουστες μέρες που έρχονται, για τα πρώτα πέδιλα της σεζόν, το πρώτο παγωτό που θα φάμε για φέτος, τις πολύχρωμες ζακέτες πάνω απο κοντομάνικα μπλουζάκια, για το πρώτο κοκκίνισμα της μύτης μας από τον ανοιξιάτικο ήλιο. Καλή Άνοιξη!

Και δεύτερο το λαχταριστό βραβείο

για όλες εκείνες τις στιγμές που αισθανόμαστε όχι τόσο δυνατοί, για τις στιγμές που θέλουμε ένα σπρώξιμο και για όλες εκείνες τις στιγμές που νιώθουμε να είναι το κερασάκι στη τούρτα!

Τα βραβεία τα χαρίζω σε όλες σας! Σας αγαπώ και σας εύχομαι το φετινό καλοκαίρι να είναι μαγικό!

xxx

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Sleek Palettes Review

Hello my beauties!

How are you? 

I hope you are well because Spring is here (along with the allergies..) which means Summer is getting closer! 

About a week ago a friend of mine, Maritina, came back from Manchester to spend Easter with her family in Greece. For me that was a great opportunity to order some of the famous Sleek Palettes that I long wanted!

So now I am a proud owner of a two of them. But let me show you!

1. Sleek i-Divine Au Naturel

This pallete is perfect as your anytime base colours. There are 8 matte and 4 shimmery eyeshadows. The first row is full with neautral colors, ideal for all-over base or for blending the strong color at the crease.

The second row are earthly dark colors such as brown, purple, olive green and black which are great for creating everyday smokey eyes with intensity you can build it up.

I have already tried almost all of them, always with a eye primer, and they are great! They are super pigmented, mostly the dark colors and they stay on pretty well and only after 4-5 hours you will start noticing a liiiitle creasing. But overall it is a great palette with colours you will definately need.

2. Sleek Divine Storm Palette

This is my favourite of the two Sleek palettes. There are 9 shimmery and 3 matte eyeshadows. The colors are much pigmented than the Au Naturel palette and the variety of makeup looks endless! The first row is more natural but strong shimmery and the second row is super pigmented and shimmery. I have used this palette more than the Au Naturel and I can already say that I love it!

I highly recommend the Sleek Palettes as they are of relly good quality and great value. 6.50 £ each.

 

Do you own any of the Sleek Palettes? What is your opinion??

Stay healthy & beautiful

xxx

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Authentic Vintage Sunglasses!

Hello my beauties!

Ελπίζω να είστε καλά γιατί σας έχω φανταστικά νέα.
Όλοι ξέρουμε πως η μόδα κάνει κύκλους και τάσεις που ακολουθούσαμε ως παιδιά, τις ξαναακολουθούμε πάλι ως ενήλικες και αυτό είναι κάτι που όλοι λατρεύουμε να κάνουμε γιατί μας γεμίζει νοσταλγία απο μια αληθινή, αυθεντική και ξεχωριστή περίοδο.
Αυτό είναι το γνωστό vintage style που όλοι κάπως το έχουμε επάνω μας. Ίσως ένα παλιό ρολόι του μπαμπά, μια τσάντα Chanel της μαμάς, σκουλαρίκια μαργαριτάρια με κλιπ της αγαπημένης μας θείας ή όπως στη περίπτωσή μας τέλεια vintage γυαλιά ηλίου και οράσεως από άλλη δεκαετία αλλά ταυτόχρονα τόσο μα τόσο μοντέρνα!

Να λοιπόν τι ανακάλυψα για εσάς.
Στο μαγαζί του Σπύρου πηγαίνω τα τελευταία 12 χρόνια για ότι αφορά στα μάτια μου.
Φακοί επαφής, γυαλιά οράσεως και γυαλιά ηλίου.
Πρίν από 2 μέρες πήγα για τους καθιερωμένους φακούς μου όταν παρατήρησα ένα τέεεελειο ζευγάρι γυαλιά ηλίου! Του λέω
"Είναι τέλεια! Φαίνονται πραγματικά vintage!"
Και η απάντησή του;;;
"Είναι πραγματικά vintage!"
"Τι εννοείς;"
"Εννοώ ότι αυτά τα γυαλιά είναι του 1989"

Απίστευτο!
Ο Σπύρος έκανε ανασκαφές σε κούτες και ντουλάπες που περιείχαν όλα εκείνα τα ζευγάρια γυαλιά απο τις δεκαετίες late 70's-80's-90's και έχει βγάλει στο φώς θησαυρούς.

Σας έχω μερικές φωτογραφίες για να δείτε περίπου τι εννοώ αν και αδικούνται τα γυαλιά σε αυτές!
Απο κοντά είναι ακόμη πιο νοσταλγικά αλλά ταυτόχρονα awesome!!
Και εννοείται πως αυτές οι φωτογραφίες είναι ένα πολύ μικρό δείγμα!
Σας αφήνω να θαυμάσετε λοιπόν και να τρέξετε να προλάβετε!

Πώς σας φαίνονται;
Θα μπορούσα να ανεβάσω και άλλες φωτογραφίες αλλά πραγματικά είναι ήδη άδικο!
Δε φαίνεται ούτε στο ελάχιστο πόσο awesome είναι αυτά τα γυαλιά.

Τέλος σας ενημέρωνω οτι όποιος σκελετός οράσεως σας αρέσει μπορεί πολύ εύκολα να μεταμορφωθεί σε ηλίου.

Οι τιμές του κυμαίνονται από 40€ - 60€.

Πού;
EyeView, Πατησίων 209, 210 8620300
Παπαδόπουλος Σπύρος


Stay healthy & beautiful
xxx

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I love Clinique.....με 20€!!

Hello my beauties! 

Εύχομαι να είστε καλά γιατί σας έχω φανταστικά νέα!
Για το πολύ σύντομο χρονικό διάστημα της Δευτέρας 19/03 - Σάβατο 24/03 μπορείτε να αγοράσετε το αγαπημένο σας Clinique makeup μόνο με 20€!! How cool is that?

Από 19/3 έως 24/3 λοιπόν I love Clinique,

γιατί αγοράζω το makeup Clinique που μου ταιριάζει μόνο με 20€*.

Stay healthy and beautiful!

xxx

 

 

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Make Up Palettes

Hello my beauties!

I hope you are well. 

Last night I got this idea for my next post after I have spent a long time trying to to find and seperate all the mono eyeshadows inside my beauty case. I had no idea they were so many!

I am sure you've been there. We go for a walk, pass outside a beauty store, we go inside and buy an eyeshadow that we "need" and we put it inside the beauty case. The next week, month this happens again! 

So we end up having all kind of colours in mono eyeshadows that we don't even remember we have because they are stuffed all together!!

Don't get me wrong. I love my eyeshadows but I would just wish I would gave every one of them the proper attention. And as I was thinking how I can do that, it just hit me!

Combo Eyeshadows!

Most beauty brands have beautiful eyeshadows palettes, combo eyeshadows in many colours and correct combinations making sure that you will have a complete look.

All you have to do is choose the brand of your choice and just make your life easier!

Just to show you what I mean I have some pictures ( most of them are on my wishlist!!!))

The beloved famous eyeshadow palette Naked by Urban Decay. I am in love with it....

It has glitterry eyeshadows and matte ones so you can create both natural and glam looks.

The gorgeous Collection Essentielle de Chanel limited edition. It is a Multi-Use Makeup Palette for Face-Eyes-Lips. There are 2 lipglosses, 1 lipcolour, 2 conceilers, 1 blush and 3 eyeshadows. 

What more would you need?

The very sweet Clinique Colour Surge Eye shadow Quad in Spice. It has the perfect colours for a natural morning look but you can create a fabulous smokey eye look as well!

 The super glittery The Body Shop Shimmer Cube Palette in Warm. Be the Queen of the night with these extra dazzling colours. They are well pigmented and crease resistant.

The -I want it and I 've got to have it- Sleek Divine Palette in Acid-I for those days that you want to make  one step forward with your makeup. For those days that you want to make a statement. For just those days that you wanna Acid-Rock It!!

And I am closing with this extra super fantastic E.L.F. Studio 27 Piece Mini Makeup Collection! Just by looking at it, you know that this is what you always wanted. What is that? 

10 eyeshadows, 1 blush, 1 bronzer, 10 lipglosses, 1 brow powder, 1 eye liner and 3 small brushes. And all these in a cute black case!

So what do you think? 

I think you should make that dangerous ride through your beauty case and make that clearance! as heartbreaking it can be! Be strong! 

That is all from me for now!

Stay healthy & beautiful!

xxx

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