Friday, 14 January 2011
Loving a discount haul
In January it's discount-time and I couldn't resist off course so I picked up a few things :)
A shirt in veil, which is surely more appropriate for spring but it was on 50% discount in Esprit so I felt like I needed it badly. It's gorgeous in real life with shades of blue, purple, green and pink in it. I don't owe a shirt in veil yet, but it feels very light and easy to wear.
Next up I also paid a visit to IciParis, the perfume store. I had gotten a 7,5euros discount coupon if I got for 60euros of products. I've been meaning to test out the CP serum by Estee Lauder for some time (it isn't specifically anti-aging, it just contains a lot of antioxidants - don't let names misguide you) and went for that one, but it costed 58euros so I also picked up a body lotion from the stores line in pomegrenate for a few euros. Quite expensive, so it better be worth it :)
What have you bought this month on discount?
A shirt in veil, which is surely more appropriate for spring but it was on 50% discount in Esprit so I felt like I needed it badly. It's gorgeous in real life with shades of blue, purple, green and pink in it. I don't owe a shirt in veil yet, but it feels very light and easy to wear.
Next up I also paid a visit to IciParis, the perfume store. I had gotten a 7,5euros discount coupon if I got for 60euros of products. I've been meaning to test out the CP serum by Estee Lauder for some time (it isn't specifically anti-aging, it just contains a lot of antioxidants - don't let names misguide you) and went for that one, but it costed 58euros so I also picked up a body lotion from the stores line in pomegrenate for a few euros. Quite expensive, so it better be worth it :)What have you bought this month on discount?
Thursday, 13 January 2011
Review Avon Supershock eyeliner - bronze
A topic I hadn't covered yet - oh no shame on me - how could I! But here I am, totally making it up to you and talking a bit about eyeliner... Personally, I don't always wear eyeliner - not a specific reason for it now that I think about it, I usually forget to apply it. When putting it on I have to be quite carefull because of my contacts, maybe that's a partial reason to it.
I bought this Avon Supershock (gel) eyeliner in bronze 2 months ago when I saw it being promoted in a catalogue for 5 or 6euros, it's a gorgeous golden brown. I did some research online and learned that it was often recommended, which was enough for me to order.
It looks like any other eyeliner, though it appears to be a bit thicker. At the end of the pencil are silver letters such as the brand, name and lasting time (24months). Looks fancy enough for me.
When I first used this eyeliner I was a bit shocked, it was very creamy and very pigmented. The swatch on my hand are 2 light strokes or 1 heavy stroke. The colour is gorgeous, brown with golden sparkles in it that aren't too much for a daily look... Sadly enough, the sparkles don't get picked up by the camera, check this look for a more accurate view of this eyeliner. It applies easily and stays put all day long without any trouble, I love that it doesn't fade.
I've already had to sharpen the pencil a few times and this is the downside to it: because it is creamy it's difficult to get a sharp "pencil" end to it and this dissapears after 2 days of usage. Then you get an end like in the picture above, which is quite thick and trickier to apply. I prefer a thin line and that's not easy with such a big end.
The goods: beautifull colour, creamy, pigmented, price is ok
The bads: hard to keep in proper shape for a thin line, tricky to apply
Apart from the tiny downside I'm a fan of this eyeliner, I love the colour a lot. I'll surely be looking for a dupe when this one will start to run out. This eyeliner is also available in black and silver, which I recently bought (but haven't used just yet!). If you use a similar colour to this eyeliner, do let me know...
I bought this Avon Supershock (gel) eyeliner in bronze 2 months ago when I saw it being promoted in a catalogue for 5 or 6euros, it's a gorgeous golden brown. I did some research online and learned that it was often recommended, which was enough for me to order.
It looks like any other eyeliner, though it appears to be a bit thicker. At the end of the pencil are silver letters such as the brand, name and lasting time (24months). Looks fancy enough for me.
When I first used this eyeliner I was a bit shocked, it was very creamy and very pigmented. The swatch on my hand are 2 light strokes or 1 heavy stroke. The colour is gorgeous, brown with golden sparkles in it that aren't too much for a daily look... Sadly enough, the sparkles don't get picked up by the camera, check this look for a more accurate view of this eyeliner. It applies easily and stays put all day long without any trouble, I love that it doesn't fade.I've already had to sharpen the pencil a few times and this is the downside to it: because it is creamy it's difficult to get a sharp "pencil" end to it and this dissapears after 2 days of usage. Then you get an end like in the picture above, which is quite thick and trickier to apply. I prefer a thin line and that's not easy with such a big end.
The goods: beautifull colour, creamy, pigmented, price is ok
The bads: hard to keep in proper shape for a thin line, tricky to apply
Apart from the tiny downside I'm a fan of this eyeliner, I love the colour a lot. I'll surely be looking for a dupe when this one will start to run out. This eyeliner is also available in black and silver, which I recently bought (but haven't used just yet!). If you use a similar colour to this eyeliner, do let me know...
Wednesday, 12 January 2011
Award, who, me?
I got this award from Martje, who blogs about beauty - what else could it be? Thanks for thinking of me! This award means I have to share 7 things about myself, which wasn't easy to pick, and pass this award on, well here it goes:
1) I'm a cold person and I mean this literally: I'm always cold, only exceptions are when the temperature goes up to 30degrees, then I can wear a t-shirt and feel comfortable. Over the years I've grown used to it, though my boyfriend finds it really funny. When I go to bed early I put on my electric blanket -an hour in advance- and afterwards when he crawls next to me he says I'm still icy, he often doubts whether I have blood streaming through my veins or not.
2) I love computer games, especially playstation games. This may seem odd for a girl but I've always had an interest in computers and games, my father encouraged this off course. I mostly play role playing games such as final fantasy or fighters where you have to kick butt. Oddly enough my boyfriend isn't that interested in computer games.
3) I wear contacts, as some may already know, but actually I'm quite blind. My contacts are around -7 and -8 which is a lot and without glasses I only see shades. Both my parents wear glasses and I had to when I was 6years old, it wasn't something I enjoyed at all. Over the years, because of my growth and hormons, my vision has gotten worse. The last few years it has been quite stable, so I wanted them lasered but that's not possible because my vision is too bad, there are other options however but I have to go on check-up first before they can discuss it.
4) I love -highschool- chick movies that are very lame and stupid such as high school musical, legally blonde and all that fits into that category, but they make me smile so much... I need my weekly dosis of easy humor!
5) I don't have a lot of hobbies but one that occupies me a lot is my dog, who I play agility with. Agility is an outdoor sport where you have a course with obstacles on which you have to guide your dog through. I play it quite intense: from may onwards till september we (almost always) have 2 competitions each weekend, meaning I leave home at 7am and return at 7-8pm. During the week we have one training. I play in the 3rd group, which is the highest group you can get into and we have already won quite a lot with Belgian Champion being our best. I'm very proud of her and we have such an intense bond together.
6) I don't want children. I've been feeling this way since, well ever and only few people understand that, luckily one of those few is my boyfriend. Lately a lot of babies have been born in our surrounding, family and friends and I often get pointed to as to "when can we expect one of yours", "never" doesn't always fit in their books and I get a weird look. Everyone claims this will change in the future, they said the same thing 5years ago and so far nothing has changed. But off course, you never know, I just don't see or feel it.
7)I'm a book wurm, for as long as I can remember I've enjoyed reading and got a lot of books as presents during birthdays and so on, I had whole shelves full. When reading I'm completely in my own world and hardly aware of anything around me. I'm always visualising what I'm reading and get soaked up in it. It's hard to stop reading in a book, mostly I just want to go on and finish it. I mostly read fantasy and novels, in Dutch and English. If I really really like a book or a series I often reread it multiple times.
1) I'm a cold person and I mean this literally: I'm always cold, only exceptions are when the temperature goes up to 30degrees, then I can wear a t-shirt and feel comfortable. Over the years I've grown used to it, though my boyfriend finds it really funny. When I go to bed early I put on my electric blanket -an hour in advance- and afterwards when he crawls next to me he says I'm still icy, he often doubts whether I have blood streaming through my veins or not.
2) I love computer games, especially playstation games. This may seem odd for a girl but I've always had an interest in computers and games, my father encouraged this off course. I mostly play role playing games such as final fantasy or fighters where you have to kick butt. Oddly enough my boyfriend isn't that interested in computer games.
3) I wear contacts, as some may already know, but actually I'm quite blind. My contacts are around -7 and -8 which is a lot and without glasses I only see shades. Both my parents wear glasses and I had to when I was 6years old, it wasn't something I enjoyed at all. Over the years, because of my growth and hormons, my vision has gotten worse. The last few years it has been quite stable, so I wanted them lasered but that's not possible because my vision is too bad, there are other options however but I have to go on check-up first before they can discuss it.
4) I love -highschool- chick movies that are very lame and stupid such as high school musical, legally blonde and all that fits into that category, but they make me smile so much... I need my weekly dosis of easy humor!
5) I don't have a lot of hobbies but one that occupies me a lot is my dog, who I play agility with. Agility is an outdoor sport where you have a course with obstacles on which you have to guide your dog through. I play it quite intense: from may onwards till september we (almost always) have 2 competitions each weekend, meaning I leave home at 7am and return at 7-8pm. During the week we have one training. I play in the 3rd group, which is the highest group you can get into and we have already won quite a lot with Belgian Champion being our best. I'm very proud of her and we have such an intense bond together.
6) I don't want children. I've been feeling this way since, well ever and only few people understand that, luckily one of those few is my boyfriend. Lately a lot of babies have been born in our surrounding, family and friends and I often get pointed to as to "when can we expect one of yours", "never" doesn't always fit in their books and I get a weird look. Everyone claims this will change in the future, they said the same thing 5years ago and so far nothing has changed. But off course, you never know, I just don't see or feel it.
7)I'm a book wurm, for as long as I can remember I've enjoyed reading and got a lot of books as presents during birthdays and so on, I had whole shelves full. When reading I'm completely in my own world and hardly aware of anything around me. I'm always visualising what I'm reading and get soaked up in it. It's hard to stop reading in a book, mostly I just want to go on and finish it. I mostly read fantasy and novels, in Dutch and English. If I really really like a book or a series I often reread it multiple times.
Next, I'm giving this award to anyone who enjoyed reading this and wants to do it theirselves, please leave a link below then so I can read it! Nevertheless I picked a few blogs that haven't received this award yet, enjoy!
Tuesday, 11 January 2011
Review Cetaphil cleanser
Ever since my skin has become more and more dry I've been on the lookout for a new cleanser, one that doesn't irritate my sometimes sensitive skin. So far I've come across cleansers that are just so-so and fine but none that wowed me over... I came across this cetaphil cleanser in an IU-store while browsing new skin care products and decided to give it a go, it's a well-known -classic old- brand that gets quite the praise around the net.
Cetaphil® Gentle Skin Cleanser is great for daily makeup removal. Originally formulated for dermatologists, this cleanser is gentle on your skin and sensitive to your skin’s needs. Cetaphil® Gentle Skin Cleanser will not strip the skin of natural protective oils or emollients, or disturb the skin’s natural pH balance. Recommended for years by dermatologists, it is fragrance-free and non-comedogenic. Cetaphil® Gentle Skin Cleanser is gentle enough for children, teens and adults.The packaging is very basic and simple, yet again, I like simplistic packaging what can I say? This is the 200ml plastic bottle that you have to squeak, but they also offer a 500ml one with a pump. The cleanser is a white cream-gel that has absolutely no scent at all, it doesn't contain perfume. When using it, it doesn't foam up so you need a bit more than with any other cleanser. This products spreads easily and cleanses without any trouble. It doesn't irritate me in any way or make my cheeks turn red. Afterwards I remove the gel with a wet washing cloth and my skin feels nicely refreshed without feeling heavily cleaned (sensitive skin will recognize this feeling!).
However, the product isn't all glorious: it isn't the best product to remove make-up even though it claims it will do so. If you wear make-up you will need to use a seperate make-up remover before using this cleanser. On a side-note: this cleanser is intented for people with normal to dry skin, they also offer another one for oily skin but I don't know if it's available in Europe. The price is also nice enough: around 10euros for 200ml and around 500ml for 20euros.
The goods: great for sensitive skin, cleanses, good price, ingredients (no perfume - alcohol)
The bads: doesn't do well on make-up removal
I really really like this product, this is the first cleanser that never irritates my skin or makes it turn red. I mostly use it in the morning or combined with a make-up remover, and then this is pure love. I've heard mixed feelings about this cleanser, either you like it or you don't - however if you have normal to dry and/or sensitive skin, do try this, it's totally worth a shot! I'm almost out of my 200ml bottle and will surely buy the bigger version...
Monday, 10 January 2011
Budget Review Yves Rocher shower gel - florida orange
Everyone has their little shopping guilty pleasure thing, one of mine is shower gels... It has gone a bit too far, I've decided to put myself on a ban and am not allowed to buy any more shower gels untill I only have 1 or 2 left. Honestly, I probably have enough shower gels to use throughout this entire year... So far I'm succeeding and have almost finished this one - which I got as a freebie in the store -, one down only 5 or so more to go!!
Enjoy a moment of refreshing, stimulating pleasure under the shower with this gel!Florida oranges are renowned for their sweet, abundant juice. This delightful gel forms a lush lather, bursting with the energizing freshness of sunkissed oranges.When temperatures rise, refresh yourself with this invigorating scent!After the shower, your skin is soft and supple and imbued with the delicious scent of Florida Orange.
The packaging is simple and plastic with on orange top and sticker with oranges on it, nothing too fancy but nothing I didn't expect from a budget gel anyway. The lid doesn't open easily, this is a bit of a turnoff, after more usage it goes a bit better. Distribution of the -orange- gel is easy with the tiny hole in the top, with a good squeak you get enough of product for your entire body. It smells a lot like oranges but there's a tiny artificial scent to it when you sniff the bottle, but it doesn't disturb me while using it. The ingredient list looks good: doesn't contain alcohol - which is often the case with budget items - or parabens, however it does contain sulfates.
I've been using it for the last couple of weeks and it gets the job done: it cleanses your body but apart from that it doesn't do anything else such as add moisture or whatever claim you choose. Just a basic gel like I expected. As I mentioned above, I got this one as a freebie - if you want to buy it in the store it costs about 2-3euros for 200ml. But they do offer it often as a freebie with purchase if you're interested.
The goods: price, ingredients, does what a shower gel must do
The bads: opening lid, hint of artificial scent
I would buy this gel again, but in a different scent then. This orange one was ok but it didn't wow me over. If you like budget items and shower gels,you should check out this line - I'm sure you'll find something to your likings!
I would buy this gel again, but in a different scent then. This orange one was ok but it didn't wow me over. If you like budget items and shower gels,you should check out this line - I'm sure you'll find something to your likings!
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