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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.
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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♡ Illuminator IBB04 RITUALISTIC - HD studio photogenic - HS 42 strike a pose, hot singles eyeshadow.
Hey lovebirds! I hope all is well. I wanted this week's blog to be a review so here is my review of Too faced's, Born This Way concealer in very fair. I've fell in and out of love with this one. I guess every love story must come to an end. Some people just don't get happy endings. Maybe, I simply wasn't born this way at all... I'll now let you read all my deep thoughts and the tale of Serenbird & her born this way concealer.
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My opinion : I've used this concealer for about a whole month now. The shade 'Very Fair' is a perfect match to my skintone. - I know, who would have thought it possible? We all know how much of a struggle that is...
I love how thick and easy to blend the formula is. I can build up my coverage. My dark under-eyes are almost completely concealed. What I found the best, was that even if it has coverage, it's still quite illuminating and not cakey. It doesn't look grey-ish. My eyes look refreshed and my under-eye is brightened. However, of course as no one or nothing is perfect, with time, it felt quite drying. - so a tone of eye cream would be needed. I guess even concealers can be let down. It left a bitter taste... I guess 'the honeymoon phase' ended too early...
J'utilise cet anticerne depuis un mois. La teinte very fair correspond à mon teint. Incroyable mais vrai! J'apprécie que cet anticerne soit assez épais mais aussi facile à moduler. Je peux ainsi choisir la couvrance que je désire avoir. Il ne devient pas pâteux. Et pourtant, j'applique à peu près trois couches sous chaque oeil afin de faire disparaitre entièrement mes cernes violettes. Son point fort est très certainement son côté couvrant mais naturel. Il est aussi assez lumineux. Une chose qui je trouve est rare lorsqu'on choisit un anticerne couvrant. Il n'a pas non plus un sous ton gris lorsqu'il recouvre mes cernes violettes. Mes cernes semblent dissipées et mes yeux plus lumineux. Cependant, j'ai pu constater, à force d'utilisation que cet anticerne a asséché mon contour des yeux. Il faudra donc ne pas lésiné sur la crème contour des yeux.
FORMULA : 4/5
SHADES AVAILABLE : 5/5
LASTING POWER : 4/5
'CAKEY EFFECT' : () YES (x) NO
COVERAGE : 4/5
TOTAL : 17/20
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Do I recommend this product ? I would recommend it to anyone who doesn't have dry under-eye area as I found it a bit drying. Other than that, I'm pleased with this product.
Je recommande ce produit uniquement aux personnes qui recherchent une forte couvrance et qui n'ont pas les yeux très secs. En résumé, je reste plutôt satisfaite de cet anticerne.
Have you tried this concealer? What is your favourite concealer? I can't wait to read your comments down below. Thank you for reading and I'll see you soon ♥ x
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Brand description :
Instantly hide imperfections, vanish the appearance of dark circles, and blur the look of lines and wrinkles for complete coverage so undetectable, they’ll think you were Born This Way.
After using Born This Way Concealer:
100% said it showed IMPROVEMENT IN SKIN MOISTURE LEVELS after 1 hour
97% said it provides a NATURAL, UNDETECTABLE FINISH
97% said it provides a SMOOTH, CREASELESS FINISH
97% said it provides a FLAWLESS "NO MAKEUP LOOK"
My opinion : I've used this concealer for about a whole month now. The shade 'Very Fair' is a perfect match to my skintone. - I know, who would have thought it possible? We all know how much of a struggle that is...
I love how thick and easy to blend the formula is. I can build up my coverage. My dark under-eyes are almost completely concealed. What I found the best, was that even if it has coverage, it's still quite illuminating and not cakey. It doesn't look grey-ish. My eyes look refreshed and my under-eye is brightened. However, of course as no one or nothing is perfect, with time, it felt quite drying. - so a tone of eye cream would be needed. I guess even concealers can be let down. It left a bitter taste... I guess 'the honeymoon phase' ended too early...
J'utilise cet anticerne depuis un mois. La teinte very fair correspond à mon teint. Incroyable mais vrai! J'apprécie que cet anticerne soit assez épais mais aussi facile à moduler. Je peux ainsi choisir la couvrance que je désire avoir. Il ne devient pas pâteux. Et pourtant, j'applique à peu près trois couches sous chaque oeil afin de faire disparaitre entièrement mes cernes violettes. Son point fort est très certainement son côté couvrant mais naturel. Il est aussi assez lumineux. Une chose qui je trouve est rare lorsqu'on choisit un anticerne couvrant. Il n'a pas non plus un sous ton gris lorsqu'il recouvre mes cernes violettes. Mes cernes semblent dissipées et mes yeux plus lumineux. Cependant, j'ai pu constater, à force d'utilisation que cet anticerne a asséché mon contour des yeux. Il faudra donc ne pas lésiné sur la crème contour des yeux.
SHADES AVAILABLE : 5/5
LASTING POWER : 4/5
'CAKEY EFFECT' : () YES (x) NO
COVERAGE : 4/5
TOTAL : 17/20
4 ✰
Do I recommend this product ? I would recommend it to anyone who doesn't have dry under-eye area as I found it a bit drying. Other than that, I'm pleased with this product.
Je recommande ce produit uniquement aux personnes qui recherchent une forte couvrance et qui n'ont pas les yeux très secs. En résumé, je reste plutôt satisfaite de cet anticerne.
Have you tried this concealer? What is your favourite concealer? I can't wait to read your comments down below. Thank you for reading and I'll see you soon ♥ x
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Hey lovebirds! I hope all is well. I've been testing Urban Decay's eyeliner. I bought it last month and I've been wearing it on two separate different occasions : - a whole day + a nightout
- during the day.
So here is my review of Urban Decay's Razor Sharp Eyeliner.
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My opinion : At first, I've to admit I wasn't a fan of this eyeliner. The very first time I wore it, I ended up with eyeliner everywhere as the day went by. So odd. So annoying. I don't know why but I've used it again a couple weeks ago and it did no such thing. Strange things. So yeah, I have mixed feelings about this product. It wasn't all that bad. The second time around it was quite amazing. It didn't budge. It stayed on all day and night.
Do I recommend this product ? It's not the eyeliner of the century. I wouldn't say it's a must but on overall, it's a pretty good eyeliner.
Have you tried this eyeliner? What is your favourite eyeliner? I can't wait to read your comments down below. Thank you for reading and I'll see you soon ♥ x
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- during the day.
So here is my review of Urban Decay's Razor Sharp Eyeliner.
Brand description :
Introducing Razor Sharp Water-Resistant Longwear Liquid Eyeliner by Urban Decay, an intensely pigmented liquid liner that lasts all day and comes in an array of shades---from lacquered creams to metallic shimmers.
This water-resistant formula dries down quickly, provides long-lasting wear, and will not smudge. Its fine-tipped brush applicator lets you lay down sharp liquid lines so you can draw them on super thin or thick and bold, or even spot-reapply with ease. Then simply remove it with makeup remover.
My opinion : At first, I've to admit I wasn't a fan of this eyeliner. The very first time I wore it, I ended up with eyeliner everywhere as the day went by. So odd. So annoying. I don't know why but I've used it again a couple weeks ago and it did no such thing. Strange things. So yeah, I have mixed feelings about this product. It wasn't all that bad. The second time around it was quite amazing. It didn't budge. It stayed on all day and night.
Do I recommend this product ? It's not the eyeliner of the century. I wouldn't say it's a must but on overall, it's a pretty good eyeliner.
Have you tried this eyeliner? What is your favourite eyeliner? I can't wait to read your comments down below. Thank you for reading and I'll see you soon ♥ x
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Heeeeyyy lovelies! I hope you're doing amazingly well. It's Friyay! The weekend is upon us. I hope you've great plans for this weekend. It's the very first weekend of october. By the way, who's excited for Autumn? 'Cause I'm. Seriously, Summer should be behind us by now. It's Autumn's turn. Anyway, I recently picked up this mascara from Guerlain. I thought I would do a little review for you, my lovebirds!
Brand description :
A charming trump card, an irresistible weapon of seduction, Cils d’Enfer So Volume intensifies and enhances the eyes. Sophisticated variation of the mascara phenomenon, it delivers incredible instant volume, of a deep black. From the first sweep of the brush, the gentle, creamy and elastic formula creates significantly thicker lashes. Infused with a conditioning action to protect the lashes, it is enriched with adhesive oils to prevent running or smudging and ultra-glossy oils for an intense black. Its fine elastomer brush weaves in to easily catch and precisely coat lashes one by one – even the shortest and those at the very corners of the eye – to offer sensational curve. Lashes are coated and sculpted to perfection, with no risk of excess. Stunning captivating volume, magnetic black.My opinion :
Atout de charme, arme irrésistible de séduction, Cils d’Enfer So Volume habille, intensifie et sublime le regard. Variation sophistiquée du mascara phénomène, il assure un volume inouï instantané, d’un noir profond. Dès le premier passage, la formule crémeuse et élastique étoffe considérablement les cils. Dotée d’une action soin pour protéger les cils, elle est enrichie d’huiles adhésives qui évitent bavures et transferts et d’huiles ultra brillantes pour un noir intense. Sa fine brosse en élastomère se faufile pour attraper et enrober avec précision les cils uns à uns, même les plus courts et ceux aux extrémités des paupières, pour une courbe sensationnelle. Les cils sont gainés et sculptés à la perfection, sans risque de surcharge. Volume intense captivant, noir magnétique.
This mascara is called Maxi Lash So Volume - Intense Volume, Deep black mascara. You can buy it at John Lewis or House of Fraser. It retails at £25.00. The packaging is in a gorgeous gold. I'm not a big lover of gold but damn that mascara is hot! The first thing I noticed, while using it, was how dark it made my lashes. No other mascara managed to get them to be that dark. It doesn't hurt my sensitive eyes. And boy, I've tried many irritating mascaras! There are absolutely no clogging as the brush treats lashes individually. It's comfortable to wear and lasts well. Besides, it's easy to remove. I don't know how, in few months, I'm going to be able to say goodbye to that mascara...
Ce n'est pas le meilleur mascara du monde mais il est plutôt cool. Ce mascara de chez Guerlain se nomme le Mascara Cils d'Enfer So Volume : Mascara Volume intense, couleur Noir profond. Il coûte 34,50 €. Le packaging est so glamourous. La première chose que j'ai remarqué est combien il fonçait mes cils. Soudain, ils étaient très noirs. Il les recourbe un petit peu. J'ai déjà les cils plutôt longs donc je ne peux pas vraiment vous dire si cela les allonge véritablement. Néanmoins, il ne fait pas de paquets. Il sépare bien et étoffe bien les cils. Sur mes cils, la différence n'est pas non plus exceptionnelle mais j'apprécie justement ce côté naturel. Mais le point fort de ce mascara reste le fait qu'il n’irrite pas du tout mes yeux contrairement à bien des mascaras que j'ai pu testé avant lui!
Do I recommend this product?
Yes absolutely, it's definitely one of my favourite mascaras! I'll be using this beauty everyday.
Oui, absolument, ce mascara est définitivement un de mes préférés. En plus, il est très naturel!
Have you tried this Mascara? What is your current mascara? I can't wait to read your comments down below. Thank you for reading and I'll see you soon ♥ x
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Hola my lovebirds! I hope your week went by smoothly. I hope you had an amazing week. My birthday was yesterday. I can't wait to show you everything I got! Spoiler alert : I WAS SPOILED ! (pun entended) You probably had a sneek peak - of my day - on my snapchat or instagram story.
Anyway, today's post is a review of the new mini eraser sponges by Real Techniques. I ordered them online alongside my new Miracle Complexion Sponge. By the way, do you replace your makeup sponges every three months? I'm just asking for a friend...
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My thoughts on those makeup sponges:
I put mine under water. It went slighly bigger. I was actually quite amazed with the quality of the sponge. It's so soft. It's definitely my favourite way to apply concealer. Those sponges have the perfect shape and size. It's easy to wash as well. I wasn't sure if I should wash it straight away or not so I waited a couple of days before washing it off. I used my beauty blender solid cleanser to wash it. Then, I rinced it with trepid - or hot, depending on how it went... you know how it's, sometimes in life, you got to go with the flow - water.
I'm genuinely impressed. I like them more than my usual beauty blender. I know, there are those teams on the blogging community. People either like the beauty blender or the Real Techniques miracle complexion sponge. And you know what? I can't choose. I love both ofmy babies those makeup sponges equally. I definitely understand what the rave is all about.
Do I recommend this product?
Yes, 100% yes. If you fancy a new beauty sponge then go for it! Those sponges are going to be very helpful. By the way, purple sponges, which kind of look weird are always a good bonus in my book! You know how much I like weirdness.
Have you tried these mini make up sponges? Do you like the Real Techniques makeup sponges? Share your own thoughts, in the comments below. Thanks for reading and I'll see you soon ♥
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Anyway, today's post is a review of the new mini eraser sponges by Real Techniques. I ordered them online alongside my new Miracle Complexion Sponge. By the way, do you replace your makeup sponges every three months? I'm just asking for a friend...
Brand description :
' Erase makeup mishaps with the 2 pack of Miracle Mini Eraser Sponges from Real Techniques. The mini purple sponges can be used damp or dry and boast flat edges, which are designed to help erase, rounded sides to buff and blend out makeup and a precision tip for a targeted sweep. The Miracle sponges are an essential tool for your makeup bag, with the ability to sweep away eyeshadow that falls under the eye, erase eyeliner gone wrong, wipe away mascara smudges and blend away over applied blush or highlighter, resulting in a more professional finish to each of your makeup looks. Latex Free! '
My thoughts on those makeup sponges:
I put mine under water. It went slighly bigger. I was actually quite amazed with the quality of the sponge. It's so soft. It's definitely my favourite way to apply concealer. Those sponges have the perfect shape and size. It's easy to wash as well. I wasn't sure if I should wash it straight away or not so I waited a couple of days before washing it off. I used my beauty blender solid cleanser to wash it. Then, I rinced it with trepid - or hot, depending on how it went... you know how it's, sometimes in life, you got to go with the flow - water.
I'm genuinely impressed. I like them more than my usual beauty blender. I know, there are those teams on the blogging community. People either like the beauty blender or the Real Techniques miracle complexion sponge. And you know what? I can't choose. I love both of
Do I recommend this product?
Yes, 100% yes. If you fancy a new beauty sponge then go for it! Those sponges are going to be very helpful. By the way, purple sponges, which kind of look weird are always a good bonus in my book! You know how much I like weirdness.
Have you tried these mini make up sponges? Do you like the Real Techniques makeup sponges? Share your own thoughts, in the comments below. Thanks for reading and I'll see you soon ♥
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Heeey my lovebirds! I've been struggling to find good lighting. The weather isn't at its best. I feel like it's been a while since I wrote about something makeup related. Well, it certainly feels like it has been ages...
A few weeks ago, I purchased a kylie cosmetics gloss in the shade Posie K. I wasn't really sure... At first, I wanted Koko K in the matte formula... Then, I ended up with Posie K as Koko K was out of stock by the time I made up my mind. So here I was buying a glossy formula when I'm not even keen on gloss. To be honest, I'm not sure what got into me...
However I do not regret buying it. Surprisingly enough, I ended up loving it. It's quite shinny and opaque. It has nothing to do with my usual gloss. I mean, it's not sticky, transparent or sparkly. - Yes that's how I picture gloss in my mind. Therefore, I don't consider this product a gloss but a liquid lipstick that has a glossy formula/effect in the sense that it's lustrous.
My perfect combo would be to apply my favourite lipliner : MAC, soar underneath Posie K. It's the perfect match. I've been wearing it almost everyday. It's the perfect nude lips. My lips but better kind of thing.
Posie K smells like cupcakes or sweets... I'm not sure but damn girl, it smells great. Unfortunately, it doesn't last that long. I've heard that the matte ones do last all day. On my lips, the Posie K gloss doesn't last all day. If I eat or drink, it starts to vanish. - like pretty much any lipstick hahahahah
I did a few swatches. I'm still new at this so be gentle ahaha! Have you tried any of those kylie cosmetics gloss ? What are your favourite kylie cosmetics products?
I hope you will enjoy this blogpost and I'll see you soon! Thank you for reading, lovebirds! ♥
Coucou mes lovelies ! J’ai eu un peu de mal à trouver une lumière satisfaisante. Le temps n’est pas vraiment fantastique. J’ai l’impression que cela fait bien trop longtemps que je n’ai pas écrit un article lié au maquillage.
Il y a quelques semaines j’ai acheté un produit de Kylie cosmetics. Je l’ai trouvé chez Beautyst. J’ai hésité entre les teintes Koko K et Posie K. Quand je me suis enfin décidée, Koko K était en rupture de stock. J’ai donc choisi le Posie K en formule gloss. Je dois avouer que je n’ai pas compris pourquoi j’ai acheté une formule glossy alors que je déteste les gloss. Je les trouve toujours trop collant et désagréable. Ils sont rarement jolis sur mes lèvres. C’est donc dans l’incompréhension la plus totale que je me suis vue acheter ce gloss.
Enfin, gloss, je ne le considère pas comme tel. Pour moi, un gloss est brillant et transparent. Hors celui-ci ne l’ait pas du tout. Il est assez lumineux et opaque. Il n’a rien à voir avec les gloss traditionnels. C’est sûrement pour cela que j’ai fini par ne pas regretter mon achat. Je suis même conquise.
En plus, j’ai trouvé la combinaison parfaite ! Qu’est-ce que cette combinaison magique vous vous demandez ? Je dessine et remplie mes lèvres avec mon crayon à lèvres MAC cosmetics dans la teinte soar puis applique uniformément Posie K. Cela devient le nude parfait pour tous les jours. Il est discret et pourtant il finit mon maquillage, en d’autres termes, mes lèvres en mieux.
Posie K sent le bonbon ou les cupcakes… Je ne serais pas définir l’odeur mais damn, girl, ça semble bon. Malheureusement, ce gloss ne tient pas longtemps sur les lèvres. Il finit par disparaître si je bois ou mange. Contrairement à la réputation de ses prédécesseurs matte, sa tenue n’est donc pas idéale.
J’ai également attaché quelques swatches à cet article. J’espère que vous les apprécierez même si la qualité laisse à désirer aahahah.
Avez-vous déjà essayé des produits kylie ? Quels sont vos préférés ?
J ‘espère que vous avez apprécié cet article et on se retrouve bientôt ! Merci pour votre lecture les lovebirds ! ♥
❉ from left to right : Kylie cosmetics, Posie (Gloss formula) / MAC cosmetics, soar.
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A few weeks ago, I purchased a kylie cosmetics gloss in the shade Posie K. I wasn't really sure... At first, I wanted Koko K in the matte formula... Then, I ended up with Posie K as Koko K was out of stock by the time I made up my mind. So here I was buying a glossy formula when I'm not even keen on gloss. To be honest, I'm not sure what got into me...
However I do not regret buying it. Surprisingly enough, I ended up loving it. It's quite shinny and opaque. It has nothing to do with my usual gloss. I mean, it's not sticky, transparent or sparkly. - Yes that's how I picture gloss in my mind. Therefore, I don't consider this product a gloss but a liquid lipstick that has a glossy formula/effect in the sense that it's lustrous.
My perfect combo would be to apply my favourite lipliner : MAC, soar underneath Posie K. It's the perfect match. I've been wearing it almost everyday. It's the perfect nude lips. My lips but better kind of thing.
Posie K smells like cupcakes or sweets... I'm not sure but damn girl, it smells great. Unfortunately, it doesn't last that long. I've heard that the matte ones do last all day. On my lips, the Posie K gloss doesn't last all day. If I eat or drink, it starts to vanish. - like pretty much any lipstick hahahahah
I did a few swatches. I'm still new at this so be gentle ahaha! Have you tried any of those kylie cosmetics gloss ? What are your favourite kylie cosmetics products?
I hope you will enjoy this blogpost and I'll see you soon! Thank you for reading, lovebirds! ♥
Coucou mes lovelies ! J’ai eu un peu de mal à trouver une lumière satisfaisante. Le temps n’est pas vraiment fantastique. J’ai l’impression que cela fait bien trop longtemps que je n’ai pas écrit un article lié au maquillage.
Il y a quelques semaines j’ai acheté un produit de Kylie cosmetics. Je l’ai trouvé chez Beautyst. J’ai hésité entre les teintes Koko K et Posie K. Quand je me suis enfin décidée, Koko K était en rupture de stock. J’ai donc choisi le Posie K en formule gloss. Je dois avouer que je n’ai pas compris pourquoi j’ai acheté une formule glossy alors que je déteste les gloss. Je les trouve toujours trop collant et désagréable. Ils sont rarement jolis sur mes lèvres. C’est donc dans l’incompréhension la plus totale que je me suis vue acheter ce gloss.
Enfin, gloss, je ne le considère pas comme tel. Pour moi, un gloss est brillant et transparent. Hors celui-ci ne l’ait pas du tout. Il est assez lumineux et opaque. Il n’a rien à voir avec les gloss traditionnels. C’est sûrement pour cela que j’ai fini par ne pas regretter mon achat. Je suis même conquise.
En plus, j’ai trouvé la combinaison parfaite ! Qu’est-ce que cette combinaison magique vous vous demandez ? Je dessine et remplie mes lèvres avec mon crayon à lèvres MAC cosmetics dans la teinte soar puis applique uniformément Posie K. Cela devient le nude parfait pour tous les jours. Il est discret et pourtant il finit mon maquillage, en d’autres termes, mes lèvres en mieux.
Posie K sent le bonbon ou les cupcakes… Je ne serais pas définir l’odeur mais damn, girl, ça semble bon. Malheureusement, ce gloss ne tient pas longtemps sur les lèvres. Il finit par disparaître si je bois ou mange. Contrairement à la réputation de ses prédécesseurs matte, sa tenue n’est donc pas idéale.
J’ai également attaché quelques swatches à cet article. J’espère que vous les apprécierez même si la qualité laisse à désirer aahahah.
Avez-vous déjà essayé des produits kylie ? Quels sont vos préférés ?
J ‘espère que vous avez apprécié cet article et on se retrouve bientôt ! Merci pour votre lecture les lovebirds ! ♥
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