Instead of doing my favourite skincare products, I thought I would do something different. What’s more different than doing the exact opposite? I see nothing better than doing the worst skincare products I ever bought. It’s always helpful to know which products one does not recommend.
To get you started, here are a few details about my skin type and lifestyle.
First of all, I have a sensitive skin. I also have a combination skin. It means that it’s not easy for me to find products that will suit my skin. Bare in mind, if you have a different skin type, you might have a different reaction to the products I am mentioning.
As regards my lifestyle, I live in the city centre. It has a lot of pollution. It’s very windy and the climate is quite warm. We don’t really get cold winters here but we have very hot summers. I usually go to the gym at least 3 times a week. Sometimes more, sometimes less, it depends on my mood. I try to eat healthy most of the time but I will rarely say no to a pizza or a burger.
Biotherm, Aquasource hydrating gel.
First one my list is Aqua Souce hydrating gel. The texture & smell are fairly good. However, it didn’t do anything to my skin. If anything, I got a lot of acne whereas I usually don’t have much. I didn’t like it at all.Clinique all’ bout eye cream
This cream is not the worst product I have ever used but it did nothing to my dark circles. I even ended up having pink eyes. It still hydrates your eyes well. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking to prevent dark circles from appearing and needs moisture.L'Oreal Paris Elvive Extraordinary Oil
L’Oréal Paris Elvive Extraordinary Oil wasn’t a good fit for my hair. I did something at first. In the beginning, they seemed a little more healthier and less dehydrated. Then after a few uses, it seemed to do nothing. My hair was greasier.Ora Paris, Argile shampoo & conditioner
I tried their Keratine range and it was amazing. This range however is pretty terrible. I have to wash my hair everyday if I use it. I would not recommend it at all. It is not nourishing at all either.I guess I was lucky enough not to come across too many bad products for my skin. What about you?
What’s the worst item of beauty you have ever bought?
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Hello lovebirds, I hope all is well. Long time no see, I know. I have been running out of time and energy but I miss blogging way too much! I have been trying a few different ways to remove my makeup. On the top of that list has been Garnier. I'm on more of a budget these days... So I try to figure out ways to cut expenses. As I heard wonders about this brand, I decided to give it my best shot. 3 months later, here is my full report...
Description & use
I tried a few makeup removers from the Garnier SkinActive range. I tried the sensitive & dry skin and the sensitive skin products. I also gave the yellowy Biphase a go. It wasn't my cup of tea. A few weeks ago, they released a new - and blue - version which was more my style. The pink product is fairly easy to use. You use a cotton pad to apply it on your face and remove all your make up. It does take a few before you are completely makeup free. The blue product is more suitable to remove eye makeup and lipstick. Don't forget to shake it up before applying it on your cotton pads!
My thoughts
Both products are equally good but I do prefer the micellar water. I'm not the biggest fan of the oily side of every biphase products I have ever encountered... I'm on my third pink bottle so I think it's safe to say that I'm hooked! It's a cheaper and nice alternative to my usual products. For once, drugstores products have conquered my heart... Sweet birds, what's happening?
Do I recommend those products? Yes, 100% to anyone looking for good drugstore products.
Have you tried anything from Garnier's skincare range?
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Hello my birds! A few weeks ago I lost one of my favourite earrings. I was so crushed. I believe that everything happens for a reason and I think this was no exception. A couple of days later, I was approached by Sonja from the Happiness boutique. The Happiness Boutique is a lovely German brand. They have always intrigued me. They are very active on social media and offer a wilde range of affordable jewellery. So when they gave me the chance to review two pairs of earrings, I had to say yes. I had to discover their universe! Was I disappointed or was I even more in awe?
Happiness Boutique
They make quality products which are affordable and fashionable. On their website, you can buy earrings, necklaces, bracelets or rings. There are a lot of different styles. I chose two earrings from the 'Delicate earrings' range. They offer free delivery on every order - which in my book should always be the case. The brand also has set a reward program for its customers. Needless to say, I was smitten.Happiness Boutique's products
I chose two earrings : triangle drop earrings & a pair of stud earrings. Both earrings are in rose gold. I wanted something a little different and I love rose gold. I only like delicate earrings so I was afraid of the actual size of the earrings cause I've been duped before... I like tiny earrings. Both have the perfect size. It's very lovely and cute. The rose gold colour is beautiful. I love the asymetrical effect of the triange drop earrings. It gives it an edge. I tend to have allergy when it comes to metal which are not silver but I had no allergy while wearing both earrings for a day.Do I recommend this shop?
Definitely, I'm very happy with both products. The quality is very good. The delivery was quite fast: about a week and a half. It came in a very cute box which was a lovely attention. I can't get enough of both products. I have been wearing them everyday since!The Happiness boutique has a discount code for you, my birds. When you use this discount code at checkout, you'll get a 10% off discount on all your orders over 19€ :) The discount code is serenbird and is valid until January the 13th.
Do you like those earrings? What's your favourite kind of earrings?
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* This post is not sponsored. The products were sent to me for free. However, it contains my genuine and very own opinion.
Hello lovebirds,
I hope all is well. I teamed up with a new lovely brand this month. As you might know, I love home decor. I like Scandinavian style prints, wood furnitures and lovely declicate touch of rose gold and grey. I'm finishing up my living room as we speak. I was on the market for a new print or canvas which is why I couldn't resist reviewing one of Photowall 's products. Photowall is a Swedish company who makes wall murals and canvas prints. I chose a canvas which is called Cosmic Abstratiction. It has that Scandinavian feel which I cannot resist.
The order
The process is pretty simple. You have to pick a print for your canvas. Once you have chosen your print, you need to pick a frame. I chose the Do-it-yourself frame. You also need to pick the kind of edges you'd like. I picked the first kind of edges which has the print all over. Step 3 allows you to personnalize your canvas and pick the exact size you want for your canvas. Step 4 helps you visualize how your canvas will look like. Once you have completed all 4 steps, you can add the item into your cart.The delivery
I got my order within 3 business days. I could choose when I was delievered and if I wanted to get it delivered at a pickup point. I pick a pickup point near my flat. The product was very careful packed. It was in a big box and everything was tied up nicely.The product
The quality of the canvas is mind blowing. The material is very thick and robust. It feels very high end. The wood of the DYI frame is heavy and sturdy. I'm amazed by the quality of the canvas. It feels very high end and very luxuous.As for the DYI frame, there is a manual. The manual lacks a bit of explaination. It's very short. It doesn't go into too much details. Maybe there should be a bit more images. Regardless, it took me less than 10 minutes to put everything together. The hardest part was figuring out where everything went ahah - #foreverclumsy.
Do I recommend this shop?
100% ! The customer care service is absolutely adorable. The shop has quality items at an affordable price. It's delivered quickly and at the most convenient time. Besides, I love how you get to built your canvas yourself. It tricked me into thinking I was not as giddy as I thought I was. I'm in love with my new canvas 😍 If you have not gone into Photowall website, you're clearly missing out! Go go go!What do you think of this canvas?
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Hello my lovebirds,
I hope all is well for you. For those who went back to school, I hope it went very well. New year, new resolutions. I wish you to have an amazing year at work or/and at school.
I bought a few skincare products. Thus, I've added a few new things into my (night) skincare routine. I thought I would share with you, my thoughts on every product.
― Kiehl's, Ultra facial cream & midnight recovery concentrate.
I use this cream every night with a drop of the midnight concentrate serum. You don’t need to use a huge amount of product. Let’s just say a little goes a long way. I was offered a sample of this face cream and simply fell in love with it. It gives just the right amount of moisture. It’s not too greasy either. Paired with the serum, I always wake-up feeling like I have an amazing skin. I was afraid the serum would be too greasy but turns out it's not at all. I only use a drop or two every night and it's just wonderful.
― Kiehl's, creamy eye treatment.
I bought this product in Italy. I have wanted to try this product since March and finally made the big jump. I’m not disappointed. I feel like my eyes are less dry but I think I might need to switch for something for my dark circles issue. My dark circles are not less dark but there are still some dark circles here. I might just be destined to have dark circles for the rest of my life…
― The bodyshop, tea tree oil.
Thanks to a PR sample, I got to try this product. Well, I didn’t think magic existed until I first started using this… It does wonder. It gets rid of any blemishes I could have after only a few applications. I use a Q-tip to apply the product where I want it to be. It seems more hygienic and this way I can be sure to apply it directly on the right spot. Mmm, so charming, isn't it?
― Liz Earle, Cleanse & Polish cleanser.
This is an old time favourite. I’ve been using this product for over 3 years now. I don’t remember where I first discovered it… I think it was back when I lived in Ireland with one of my bestfriends. I always gravitate toward this cleanser. I have yet to find something as good as this one.
― Garnier, skinactive micellar all in one.
Whenever I feel lazy or need a quick make up remover, I reach for this product. I’ve seen it a couple of time on the blogosphere. I agree with the reviews, it’s good quality for the price. I will definitely be repurchasing it even if it does take a few try to completely remove my eye make-up.
What's new with you? What's in your skincare routine?
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This time, I picked up a few things. The brush cleanser is something I've always wanted to try. I want to compare it to the one from Sephora. The second item is Intensive Hand&Foot Scrub. I was seduced by the idea of a hand and feet scrub. I mean, who wouldn't ? It seems like such an awesome idea! The lipstick is a new edition of an old time favourite. It's Kiko's Unlimited Double Touch 122 lipstickin the shade : "burgundy". We all know this shade has my name written all over it... How was I supposed to resist? Last but not least, Coloured Balm 06 is a basic thing. The kind of things you lazily put on your lips on your way to work or in the bathroom of a small coffee shop. A splash of colour that hydrates your lips.
― Unlimited Double Touch 122.
I've now worn this lipstick for at least 4 times. I have found that this new formula is quite different from the old one. It's more liquid and less opaque. It doesn't dry as much as the old one. It lasts less. To be honest, I could wear the old version all day and not have to reapply it but this one I have to reapply if I drink too much teas. I definitely need a lipstick that don't vanish after a few drinks... If you have met any, please, send them my way...
― Brush Cleanser.
I was quite disappointed with this product. I don't feel like it works at all. At least, on the first try, it didn't clean my dirty brushes. They were only "wet". When swipped on a tissue, there are residue of makeup but that's all. It didn't really do the trick... It's a bit harsh as well. I wouldn't recommend this at all.
― Coloured Balm 06.
I don't have much to say on this product. It's a pretty basic thing. Nothing awesome to report. It doesn't add any colour to my lips. It's quite thick and sticky. It stays on my lips for quite some time. I'm not a big fan of that shinny/glossy/sticky effect but it feels like my lips are more nourished. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I didn't notice anything life changing. Nevertheless, it smells freaking amazing. It is sooo addictive!
― Intensive Hand&Foot Scrub.
I've tried this on my hands - Bare in mind that I've very dry hands. - and didn't have much hopes but still, I ended up being disappointed. I didn't notice much difference at first so I decided to keep using it. I'm thinking maybe it's more about how often you use it. Maybe if I use it often I will notice a difference?! I don't know... I will keep you updated. I guess, this review is TO BE CONTINUED!
Have you tried any of those products? Do you have any ideas on what I should try next?
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