Hello my birds,

It's been a long time since I changed my beauty routine. I'm the kind of girl who usually sticks with a routine. I used to be a huge Khiel's fan. I still use their face cream during the day but I felt like I needed to switch things up. I didn't want to go back to my usual safe bet either. I then decided to try only new things. On a sunny saturday morning I went to the closest Sephora. By the way, I need to do a room toor soon. I moved into a new city three months ago and my new flat is pretty cool. However, the decor is not finished yet. Anyway, I'm getting off topic here. As I was saying, I went for 3 new products and I will share my first impressions on all of them. I hope you will enjoy that :)

― By Terry, baume de rose, face cream.
First off, I loooove the smell of this By Terry Baume de Rose Face cream. The colour is a beautiful creamy dusty pink. It has a light and creamy formula. It doesn't feel greasy at all. You don't need to use a lot of product either. My skin appears brighter and hydrated.

― Origins, Out of trouble, face mask.
I am a big fan of Origins Charocal mask. The Out of Trouble face mask though doesn't make a huge difference to be honest. I've only used it once but I didn't notice anything significant. I will have to try it a few times before making a clear decision but so far I'm not impressed.

― Clinique, all about eyes rich, eye cream.
I've only tried Clinique's take the day off range on which I did a review back in June 2017. I didn't hate it so I thought why not try their skincare range as well. A friend of mine recommended me the eyes rich eye cream from Clinique. I will need 2 weeks to see if it actually works on me. I will keep you posted! Nonetheless, it doesn't hurt my sensitive eyes.

― Sephora, Promegranate eye masks.
I have tried a couple of those masks. I even did a review on this eye mask. You can find it here. I'm hoping it'll work better this time! Fingers crossed, my babes.

On overall, it's a pretty successful haul. I cannot wait to do a review on all of those new products I have incorporated in my 2019 skincare routine.

What is your current skincare routine?

Thank you for reading and I'll see you soon ♥ x

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Hello lovebirds. I hope all is well. I'm doing a mini review/first impressions today. My big sister (Magda ♥) lend me some of her NYX makeup so I could do a review for you. Do you remember that article I wrote about the brands I wanted to try ? I'm glad to report that I managed to try most of these brands.

I still have mixed feeling when it comes to NYX. This time I found three products that I thought would be worth mentioning. I want your takes on everything. NYX products seem to be a bit of a hit and miss.

― NYX, ILLUMINATOR.
I really love this product. I think I might purchase it the next time I'm near a NYX shop. It looks pigmented and not some kind of disco ball highlighter. I was very surprised. I'm all in for this golden sheer! I would totally recommend having a look into those highlighter!

― NYX, HS42 Strike a pose.
This was a disappointment. I love the color but it's not pigmented enough for me. I feel like the color and the formula aren't what I look for in an eyshadow. The color is simply not as bright as I would have thought it to be but the packaging is hella cute. However, if you're on the market for a light brown, natural looking eyeshadow, give it a go! For the price tag, it's pretty good...

― NYX, HD studio photogenic.
The formula isn't too watery or too creamy. However, my dry under-eyes were not very keen of this product. Nonetheless, the coverage is fairly good. It would probably work very well on anyone who doesn't have a dry skin.

Swatch of NYX illuminating powder in Ritualistic.
Do you have any NYX products to recommend? Do not hesitate to share it with us in the comments. Thank you for reading and I'll see you soon ♥ x

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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Products mentioned in this blogpost:
♡ Illuminator IBB04 RITUALISTIC - HD studio photogenic - HS 42 strike a pose, hot singles eyeshadow.

Good afternoon my lovebirds,

I hope you're all doing very well on this Sunday afternoon.

You might - or not - remember that I've wanted to try Kat Von D's products since I started my blog. - Oh boy, how long it's been! Thus, I have something exciting to announce... I FINALLY MANAGED TO GET MY HANDS ON SOME KAT VON D PRODUCTS! YAAAYYYYYYYYYY! I feel like this haul won't be the only Kat Von D haul...

The famous brand finally arrived in France. As soon as it was out in my local Sephora, I couldn't resist. I might have gone a bit crazy... - I mean, did I really need 3 new lipsticks? I almost picked up the concealer as well but I'm trying to finish the one I already own first. - I know, I was as surprised by myself as you're right now. So out of character...

I purchased three Everlasting liquid lipstick :
from left to right: exorcism - lolita - double dare.

My opinion : I'm a big fan of the formula. It doesn't dry too quickly. It's easy to apply. - And oh boy, I'm terrible at applying lipstick. The only thing I feel is a shame are the lack of colours of the whole everlasting liquid lipsticks range. In my point of view, there are a lot of shades that are similar to what I already own. There is only 3 shades of lipsticks that I liked. AND YES, I GOT ALL THREE! #noselfcontrol I've put all three lipsticks to the test. They last pretty well on my lips. I only have to reapply it after lunch and boy, I drink way too many teas before lunch... The darkest shade : Exorcism ended up being my favourite. Even if, Lolita comes pretty close. Double dare goes with almost every makeup I can wear. My lips aren't too dried out after wearing it for a whole day. However, those lipsticks aren't easy to remove... Nonetheless, it's nothing a good Lush lipscrub cannot fix!

Do I recommend this product ? 100% yes! If you fancy yourself a brand new liquid lipstick and fall in love with one of the Everlasting liquid shades, then GOOOO GIRL!

4.5 ✰

Have you tried any of Kat Von D's products ? Which one is your favourite? Do you like her lipsticks? Thank you for reading and I'll see you soon ♥ x

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Hi lovebirds. I hope all is well in your world. I hopped on the Bodyshop wagon. They've come up with some gorgeous things. I decided to only pick out two things. I don't really need that much skincare products. I'm pretty content with my actual skincare routine. In this blog, I'll share with you my first impressions on two products : one of their brand new face mask and their pore-cleansing exfoliator.

✧ The Bodyshop, Himalayan charcoal purifying glow mask. ~
I've tried this mask before. I received a sample when it came out. It's a 100% vegan clay mask. It has been formulated without parabens, paraffin, silicone or mineral oil. It's supposed to 'Refine and revive your skin'. Unfortunately, I'ven't tried it for enough time to actually see its effect.

✧ The Bodyshop, Seaweed Pore-Cleansing Exfoliator. ~
This product smells nice. It kind of smells like seaweed. It doesn't look too harsh. It has jojoba beads and seaweed in it so it should be pretty good. It claims to 'Refine your pores whilst deeply cleansing your skin' which is what I'm looking for in a exfoliator so we will see how it goes.

Have you tried anything from the Bodyshop ? What new beauty bits did you pick up? I would love to know your thoughts. Let me know in the comments below :) Thank you for reading and I'll catch up with you soon ♥ x

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Hey my lovebirds! Over the past few months, I've gone a bit makeup crazy. I've always been makeup enthusiastic but I've taken it to a whole new level. It's like I've been doing a lot of shopping therapy. I bought so many gems that I thought I should do a big haul for you! I hope you will enjoy this haul! Thanks for reading and I'll see you on Sunday. ♥

1. BECCA, Shimmering Skin Perfector (pressed), Moonstone.
I've been drooling over this product for sooo long! It was on my wishlist... I've been reaching for this hightlight quite often!

2. Benefit, Brow zings, light.
While I was in London, a lovely lady from the Benefit corner of John Lewis tried this on me and I instantly fell in love. I wasn't sure I would love it but it's actually sooo easy to use!

3. Too faced, Better than sex mascara.
This one is an all time favourite of mine. I've mentioned it before. In fact, for me, it's more of an essential (re)purchase...

4. Makeup forever, fake eyelashes.
I've been meaning to try fake lashes for a while now... These were on sales in Sephora so I thought, it was the time to do it... I should try them for the wedding I've on early July so I'll get back to you soon :)

5. Benefit, Gimme brow, 1.
This is also a repurchase. I've had this before. It's something I always purchase. I've been doing my brows with Gimme brow for years. They've changed the packaging and added more shades... So I don't how it'll go and if I will still like them!

6. Charlotte Tilbury, Light wonder foundation, 1 fair.
YEEEEEEES ! YEEEEEES! I FINALLY PUT MY HANDS ON THIS FOUNDATION. You might remember that I've wanted this foundation since my trip to Amsterdam. I tried to order it online but the shade 1 fair wasn't available anywhere. Luckily, Charlotte Tilbury's shop in Covent Garden had it! I can officially say that I've found a foundation that perfectly matches my skin. Yaaay, a victory for my part!

What about you? Did you buy any new beauty items? Let me know in the comments below :)

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Coucou mes lovelies! Ces derniers mois, j'ai été prise d'une petite absence de bonne conscience. Je pense que ma conscience a pris des vacances. J'ai été atteinte de la fièvre acheteuse. J'ai acheté pas mal de nouveaux produits de maquillage. J'ai eu l'occasion de les tester et j'ai trouvé quelques petites merveilles. Vous trouverez donc dans cet article un big haul rien que pour vous :) J'espère qu'il vous plaira. Merci pour votre lecture et on se retrouve dimanche ♥

1. BECCA, Shimmering Skin Perfector (pressed), Moonstone.
J'ai bavé sur ce produit depuis un moment. Il n'a pas quitté mes wishlist pendant plusieurs mois... J'ai finalement cédé à la tentation et depuis je ne m'en passe plus...

2. Benefit, Brow zings, light.
Lorsque j'étais à Londres, une maquilleuse adorable de Benefit m'a fait essayé ce produit. Je le pensais plus adapté à un maquillage des sourcils très élaboré mais il peut être fait de façon très naturelle et rapide! Je suis fan :)

3. Too faced, Better than sex mascara.
Un grand classique pour moi. C'est pourquoi je l'ai racheté... une fois de plus.

4. Makeup forever, fake eyelashes.
Cela fait quelques mois que j'hésite à tester les faux cils. J'étais chez Sephora et ces faux cils étaient en soldes. J'ai donc décidé que c'était l'occasion de tester... Je devrais tenter de les mettre pour le mariage que j'ai en début juillet... Je vous dirais ce que cela a donné!

5. Benefit, Gimme brow, 1.
Ceci est plutôt un rachat. Ce Gimme Brow est présent dans ma trousse à maquillage depuis plusieurs années. Ils ont néanmoins sorti une nouvelle version qui comportent plusieurs teintes... J'ignore s'il est toujours aussi bien... Nous verrons! Le packaging est bien mignon en tout cas!

6. Charlotte Tilbury, Light wonder foundation, 1 fair.
YEEEEEEES ! YEEEEEES! J'ai enfin réussi à me procurer ce fond de teint... Vous vous souvenez sûrement que j'avais parlé de ma frustration suite à mon voyage à Amsterdam. Je n'avais pas réussi à acheter ce fond de teint. Ce dernier n'était même pas disponible sur internet dans la teinte que je souhaitais... Heureusement pour moi, le magasin Charlotte Tilbury de Covent Garden l'avait! Je peux enfin vous annoncez que j'ai parvenu à trouver la teinte de fond de teint qui correspond à ma couleur de peau. Yaaay, parlez d'une victoire!

Et vous alors, avez-vous fait de nouveaux achats beauté ? Dîtes moi tout dans les commentaires ci-dessous. :)