My Nighttime Skincare Routine!

A couple months back, I shared with you my morning skincare routine. It's quick and simple as I only use three products in the morning (four, if I'd use a sunscreen that day): 1. Facial Cleanser; 2. Moisturizer; and 3. Lip balm!

Today, I'll share with you my nighttime skincare routine. You'll see in the video that I use more products at night compared to my morning routine but that's because all these products are essential to keep my skin clear, healthy and at a manageable state.

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What's your nighttime skincare routine like? Share it with me!

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Lip Product Addict TAG

Hey guys. I am SO excited about today's post. It's a TAG (video) which is created by the lovely Amelia Liana and Estée. I am obsessed with these 2 beautiful ladies that sometimes makes me wanna go and live in London so maybe I could bump into them on the street and meet them. Lol! Anyway as I was saying I love watching their videos and reading their blogposts. They have great tastes when it comes to makeup and skincare. I'll link their original video  so you can check it out if you haven't already. 

Well as I mentioned above this is a TAG VIDEO but since I don't do YouTube videos, I thought I could write a post about it because I love this TAG, it's right up my alley! So without further ado let's hop to it! 

1. Favorite balm/treatment?

I'm gonna cheat a little on this one because I have 2 and it's hard to choose just one to be honest so there we go. The first one is an oldie but a goodie. It's such a cult lip product. I mean everybody and their mother rave about it. It's the Nuxe Reve de Miel lip balm. It is so moisturizing. It locks in the moisture so that your lips never feel dry. It lasts absolute hours on the lip, and it's matte which means a great base before lipsticks. 

I have mentioned this lip balm in my morning skincare routine post so if you are interested just . 

My second lip balm/treatment is the Replenishing Lip Balm by Clarins. I love this I mean I can't even remember how many tubes I had gone through. Unlike the Nuxe one this is a shiny finish lip balm but not like Vaseline kinda feeling. I don't like Vaseline sorry. This lip balm is very moisturizing and I like to use it in the evening before bed, and when I wake up in the morning the lip balm is still there on my lips. So good! Ohh I have to mention that both lip balms smell lovely! 

2. Best eye-catching red?

This one I have to give it to my Rouge Dior Lipstick in the shade 999. Perfect red in my opinion, not too warm nor blue toned. Very eye-catching of course. Satin finish and so comfortable on the lip. And I love the packaging so simply yet elegant. I had raved all about it on my "Top 5 Favorite Lipsticks of All Time" blogpost  so make sure you check it out by clicking . I absolutely love it! It smells lovely too. 

3. Best luxury & best drugstore?

Best luxury has to be my Dior lipsticks, doesn't matter which one or which line, I mean they are all good. I love them all! Let's just put it like that! They are just so light and so comfortable on the lip. The most important factor for me is that Dior lipsticks don't create this nasty line in between my lips like others do. I don't know how to explain it but it's very important to me. 

Make sure you check out my "Top 5 Favorite Lipsticks of All Time" blogpost for reviews and swatches of some of my Dior lipsticks if you are interested. 

Best drugstore... ... Emm... ... To be honest with you I haven't found the "best" one yet. I am still in search. I have tried some but almost all of them are disappointing. I am not being snobby here I am just being honest. But if I have to choose one then it will be these Lipstick Pencils from Wjcon. Wjcon is an Italian drugstore cosmetic brand and it's the equivalent of KIKO. I know that a lot of you know KIKO, but they are pretty much the same in my opinion.

I have 2 of their lipstick pencils here, one is this orange color called Fluo Geranium 04 and the other one is this cherry red color called Passion Rose 09. They remind me of the Nars Satin Lip Pencils but obviously a lot cheaper. I mean they are pretty good for the price and really pretty colors, so if you are in Italy and want to try some affordable and pretty lipsticks then they are the one to go. 

4. Best Mac lipstick?

I am not a Mac girl. Yes Mac does some really nice lip colors but the texture is not my cup of tea. I like the smell of Mac lipsticks but that's about it. 

If I have to choose one then it has to be my Mac Beach Blossom. It's a cream sheen. It's pretty moisturizing but I found Mac lipsticks are quite waxy which I don't care for. This is actually my first ever Mac lipstick and I adore the color. It's the perfect peachy pink nude for my complexion. Anna from Viviannadoesmakeup went on about this lipstick so if you want to hear what she had to say then click right . 

5. The most disappointing?

When I tell you my disappointing lip product you will be shocked. Get ready! It's the Glossy Stain from YSL. That's right. I have to be honest here I really don't like it. I know that a lot of beauty gurus and beauty junkies love this product but it drys out my lips so bad I just can't wear it anymore. I do like the light texture and the bright orange color but drying out my lips is something I can't bear. I got it from my local makeup store and I have the shade #8.

6. Liner - yes or no?

No. Because lipsticks don't really feather on my lips even with the most intensive colors, so I feel it's unnecessary to line my lips. Also I can achieve a bigger fuller looking lip with just lipstick so why liner?! 

7. Best gloss?

I am not a gloss girl really. I don't buy lip glosses like ever. I used to wear a lot though when I was at school but now, nah. I just found them to be sticky and too shiny. And to be honest there are loads lipsticks in the market can achieve the same shiny and glossy result but not sticky. So sorry guys I can't answer this one. 

8. Something extra

I think I am gonna talk about this lip combo I have been loving lately. It's a combination of the Hourglass Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick in the shade Empress and the Revolution Lipstick from Urban Decay in the shade Venom. 

Check out my "Top 5 favorite Lipsticks of All Time" blogpost for details of the Hourglass Opaque Rouge. This is hands down the best liquid lipstick/lip stain I have ever tried. It dries down to matte and lasts absolute hours, and it's not drying. So good. And this shade is so flattering for all skin tones I think. It's this deep purple, aubergine color, simply gorgeous and comfortable to wear. 

(Left: Hourglass right: Urban Decay) 

The Revolution Lipstick by Urban Decay is a recent purchase. I think I have had it probably for only a week and I am obsessed, I repeat, obsessed with it. It's so lovely, so comfortable and so beautiful. This color is in the same color family as the Hourglass one, but more berry toned. I paired them together for a night out and those 2 together lasted the whole night without touching up. Absolutely top notch! #inlove

(Layered together)

So there you have it. My version of the Lip Product Addict TAG. It is so fun to write this post and I am so glad Amelia and Estée came up with this fun TAG. I hope you guys have enjoyed reading it as much as I've enjoyed writing it. If you have your own version of this TAG then please let me know so I can read all about it. Until next time bye. Muah! 

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Current Favorite Face Masks

I am a mask junkie I admit. I enjoy trying different face masks, and I believe they are absolutely essential in our skincare routines. But finding "the right" one can be tricky sometimes because there are so many brands and types of face masks that we can choose from, and their benefits and effects vary depending on different skin types. Bare in mind that what works for me might not work you so I recommend go to a counter and ask for a sample just to try it before purchasing as it might not work for your skin type and let's face it some face masks are pricey and we don't want the money down the drain don't we?!

That's enough rambling and let's just get on with my current favorite face masks.

First up, GlamGlow Youthmud Tinglexfoliate Treatment. Aghhh there are no words for it. It's so gorgeous! I have finished the whole thing and just bought another one like 3 days ago. It's pricey I am not gonna lie but so worth it. If you are not sure about this mask then GlamGlow does the miniature version which you can get 5 uses out of it. I think that's pretty cool considering the full size jar costs 50€. But I will keep repurchasing it despite the high price tag, because it is simply gorgeous and make you glow as the name suggested.

It contains exfoliating beads that deeply cleans, makes your skin glowing the next day, and it smells divine so what's there not to like. Although it might not be suitable for those of you who have sensitive skin as it does have the actual exfoliating beads in it, but that being said I had no problem with it and I do have sensitive skin so try it first. I suggest to apply a face toner before applying this mask the first a couple of times because the tingling sensation is rather strong and it feels slightly uncomfortable in a way, but once you are used to it then there's no need for applying a toner before hands. If you are someone that is used to chemical exfoliators then you will get on well with this mask.

I have nothing bad to say about this mask honestly, although GlamGlow should've crushed the green tea leaves instead of leaving them in the jar as they are. They are too big and they remain in the sink after washing off. That's just what I think!

Next up is Supermud Clearing Treatment from the same brand GlamGlow. Can you tell that I like GlamGlow? This is a recent purchase and I am already obsessed.

Unlike the Youthmud this one doesn't have the actual exfoliating beads but it does have some bits in it that deeply cleans the skin without the harsh scrubbing. Therefore it is perfect for those who have sensitive skin. It draws impurities and junks out of the skin and leaves it smooth, soft and squeaky clean afterwards. It smells very minty and feels cooling on the skin. So lovely! It costs the same as the Youthmud so choose the one that suits you the best!

It is pretty hard when it comes to finding a good hydrating face mask in my opinion, because there are so many of them in the market and sometimes you just don't know which one to choose so pretty confusing I guess. However I have found "the perfect" hydrating mask that I think you guys would like it too so without further ado I present Calendula Hydrating & Toning Mask by John Masters Organics.

I am not gonna ramble too much about this mask because I had done a full blogpost on it so make sure you check it out. I'll link it right . This mask hydrates and soothes the skin which I think are the most important things when choosing a good hydrating mask. That's it. And you should now that most of the ingredients in it are organic. Can't go wrong with it to be honest.

Before I go on to my next favorite I should let you know that I have pretty normal skin with a slight sensitivity to it, I do get fairly oily on my T zone in the summer time, and I do have some odd hormone blemishes every now and then so having a good effective blemish control mask is fairly important to me.

This Chamomile Concentrate Anti-Blemish Masque by Aesop is pretty amazing. I have been using it for the past a couple of months and I can see the difference on my skin after each use. Well have a read on this blogpost which I did like a couple of months ago if you would like more info on this mask. But basically it makes my spots less red and even cancels the little ones, which I think it's pretty darn amazing. It won't completely let the blemishes go away but controls them pretty well so they won't get any bigger. I use it once a week and now it's part of my skincare regime. I really like it.

Next up is the Signature Mineral Mask by MV Organic Skincare. I got it from CultBeauty. In my opinion everybody needs a good clay based mask because clay's so good for the skin. This particular one is made from 100% sun dried French clay and it dries real quick on the skin and draws out impurities from deep within. I am gonna save my breath on this one as I have a full blogpost dedicated to this lovely mask, just .

Last but not least is the Wild Rose Instant Brightening Mask from Korres. It only comes in this tiny little tube which contains 16ml (0.54fl Oz.) of product. It's pretty small I have to say but I really like it. I pretty much finished it as you can see here, and I will pick up another one just so you know because I like it that much. It smells rather strong but good scent, however if you are someone who is sensitive to scent then you might not like this one.

The funny thing is that I didn't notice there's any brightening effect after to be honest but that being said I like it because it leaves my skin really soft and fresh, just a nice feeling. I don't know how to explain it but I just like it. You know that sometimes something you really like but don't know the reasons behind it, that's it with this mask. I can't tell you why but I like it. Opps hope it helps.

There you have it, my current favorite face masks which I use at least once a week on all of them. You might think it's too much but I am a mask junkie like I said before. What can I say?

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Disappointing Products #2 (makeup)

Hey guys I have a lot of disappointing makeup items to go through with you all today so let's just crack on shall we?! 

No.1: These fake lashes which I bought off eBay you should definitely avoid. I don't know which brand exactly but there are a lot of eBay sellers sell this particular brand and if you see them just don't buy them. 

They are plastic, and the band is very hard not flexible at all. They are just horrible. Most importantly they are very uncomfortable once applied on eyes. Not worth it.

No.2: Urban Decay De-Slick Makeup Setting Spray. I know that some girls swear by it but I have no luck when it comes to makeup sprays. None of them work for me, and this Urban Decay one is no exception. I spray it on after my makeup's done and my face gets oily on the T zone area after a few hours like usual.

I kinda wanna try the Allnighter version as I heard pretty good things about it but again I guess it will be another fail for me as all makeup setting sprays are. 

No.3: Guerlain Terracotta Loose Powder Kohl. I love Guerlain products. They are just so luxurious and beautiful. I mean just take a look at this gorgeous packaging. However this loose powder kohl didn't work for me.

It transfers so I have panda eyes all the time which was not very appealing. The powder drops everywhere on my face when using the applicator. It didn't apply so easily as it said it would. I had to dip in several times to archive the intensity I wanted. One swipe didn't cut! 

It is very pricey as all Guerlain products are so I had to make it work. So I did. Well kind of. I firstly pour some of the powder into a little pot then spray Mac Fix + onto an angled brow brush then apply as an eyeliner on my upper lash line. I have to say it works this way but too much hassle so it went "hidden" in my makeup drawer. 

No.4: the Balm Bahama Mama Bronzer. Beautiful packaging but it's a fail for me. 

It's a nice bronzer but it looks muddy and dirty on me. It swatches nicely on my hand but once applied on my face it's a different story. A shame! 

No.5: Make Up For Ever HD Powder. Another hyped up product, some like it some don't, and I, hate it. 

It's TOO siliconey and don't set my makeup at all. Almost greasy looking in a way and it gives me a white cast under flash photography. I'm just glad I didn't get the full size one lets just put it this way. What a waste of money! 

No.6: bareMinerals SPF 30 Natural Sunscreen. I got this off QVC and it comes in a duo set. 

The powder itself is very soft and finely milled but it gets greasy and oily looking after a couple of hours even less than that actually and the brush that comes with is just a disaster. It's hard and doesn't apply the powder evenly plus it is not easy to wash. I tried applying the powder with another brush but again too much hassle as I have to depot the powder. Ohh no no I don't have time for that! 

No.7: Inglot Sleeks Cream in 97. 

Nice pale pink colour I gotta say but it is streak looking once applied on the lip and kinda sticky as well. I don't like how it looks nor how it feels on the lip. Full stop. 

No.8: Laura Geller Color Drenched Lip Gloss in Cafe Au Lait. I love Laura Geller makeup to be honest especially her Balance n Brighten powder foundation which I reviewed in my "Best Powder Foundation" blogpost. I'll link it  if you haven't read it already. Unfortunately this lipgloss well I should say this liquid lipstick is a fail for me. Well all liquid lipsticks are fails for me. I just don't like how they look on my lips, very streaky and heavy looking apart from the Hourglass Liquid Rouge which I adore. 

Also I and browny lip colors don't get along. This kinda colors just don't suit my complexion. 

No.9: Rimmel Apocalips in Nova. 

Again another liquid lipstick. Beautiful color but streaky and heavy looking like I mentioned above plus this one has a strange and strong scent which I just can't deal with.

There. These are my disappointing makeup products. I hope this is somewhat helpful to you if you are thinking of buying some of them. Just remember everyone is different and these might work for you just fine. 

Let me know in the comments below what you want to read next and I'll try my best to do it. Thank you and see you all next time! Muah!

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Disappointing Products #1 (Skincare n Haircare)

I love trying new things as we all know and sometimes not everything work the way we hope they do let's face it. Today I am going to talk about products I bought in the past that don't work for me. This is part one which contains all skincare and one hair products.  Let's do it! 

No.1: Garnier Dry Shampoo. 

As you can see here there's no powder coming out whatsoever. It's just a hair spray. I like my dry shampoos quite powdery so I feel like the powder inside could really absorb the greasiness in my hair, and make it fresh again. This doesn't do that AT ALL. Disappointing! The thing is that I know a lot of people like this dry shampoo but it just doesn't work for me. 

No.2: Clinique Take the Day off Cleansing Balm. I actually got it based on Caroline Hirons blogpost, and also I know that it's a favorite of a lot of beauty bloggers, but sadly it's not for me. 

It is too waxy which I don't care for it and it has no scent. I know what you are all thinking. What? Scent? Isn't it better with no scent?! Yes I know but I like my cleansing balms with a bit of natural spa like scent to them, like the Emma Hardie one and the Oskia Perfect Cleanser which I absolutely love. I have done a full blogpost on the Oskia Perfect Cleanser if you are interested click right . 

This Clinique cleansing balm does the job pretty nicely in terms of taking off makeup and cleansing the face but I just prefer my Emma Hardie and Oskia ones. What can I say?! 

No.3: Palmer's Purifying Mask. Disappointing very disappointing with this one. I think I only used it twice and then left it in my cabinet. I'll tell you why. 

It smells WAY TOO STRONG. I just can't handle it. It makes me nauseous. In addition, it sort of break me out a little, and I never break out with products so that's pretty upsetting. It just doesn't do what it says on the tin in my opinion. However that being said I will keep it but to use it on my body, why not? The skin on the body is much thicker and there's no harm to try right? 

No.4: Clarins Gentle Peeling Mask. I love Clarins. I have tried so many of their skincare products and they never disappoint me. In fact the lip balm from Clarins is my HG lip balm. But this mask for some reason just doesn't agree with my skin. 

It makes me rather red after scrubbing off the dead skin. It's funny actually the reason why I bought it is because it doesn't contain the actual exfoliating beads, it's just a think cream and you put it on then rub it off. However my face is very red and almost raw feeling after so that just puts me off. Sorry Clarins I love you but not this one! 

No.5: Hyaluronic acid mask from Helan. Helan is an Italian cosmetic and skincare brand and I have tried quite a few things from it. One thing I don't like about its products is the strong scent. Ohh my when I say strong I meant STRONG. 

I guess by now you guys can tell that scent is very important to me. If it puts me off then even the best product I would not use it. Anyway another thing is that after leaving this mask on for about 10 mins my face becomes cherry red and not in a good way. It's almost like I am allergic to it but the thing is that it didn't happen for the first month when I used it. It happened after when I used half way then every time I put this on my face becomes very red. I don't know why but I do know that I should stop using it. 

No.6: Clarins Gentle Exfoliating Toner. This is such a hyped up product in the beauty world and that's why I bought it. I have read several blogs including the one from Caroline Hirons. Sadly it didn't work for me as I hoped it would. I prefer the Pixi Glow Tonic ( to see my Evening Skincare Routine about this toner) over this Clarins one. 

I feel like it breaks me out a little, my face is a lot redder afterwards. I don't like when my face is red as my cheeks are pretty red already naturally so I don't need any products that make my face even redder. Therefore I stopped using it. 

I hope this is helpful and I'll see you all tomorrow for part two which are all makeup products that disappointed me. Bye! Muah! 

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Favorite Face Brushes PART 1

I think it's about time to do a blogpost on my favorite face brushes because the right brushes can make such a big difference in terms of how the makeup apply to our faces. Even if we use the cheapest makeup but with the right brushes we can achieve much more. So without further ado let me show you my most used, all time favorite face brushes. 

Sephora Pro Airbrush #55:

I got this brush on recommendation of one of my favorite beauty gurus Amelia Liana from Liana Beauty. If you would like to see a more detailed, better version of my post then click right . I am so glad I got this because this brush is just so darn easy to use, it makes my foundation application so so much easier than before. It takes no effort, no muss no fuss, quick n easy and makes your face looking flawless in no time. Highly highly recommend.

Zoeva Luxe Sheer Cheek 127:

This brush is a dupe for Mac Large Angled Contour Brush 168. For me they are pretty much the same but the Zoeva one is much cheaper. It's very soft, and great for applying bronzers and blushes. It's a must have.

Real Techniques Duo Fiber Face Brush:

This comes in a set and it is limited edition but you can still get your hands on it just click the link above. This face brush is my favorite out of the 3. It is so soft and feels great on the skin. It's ideal for applying powders. It picks up just the right amount of powder and apply flawlessly on the face. Can't get enough of it. Seriously a must have in every girl's makeup routine. 

Real Techniques Contour Brush:

Again comes in a kit, it's part of the Core Collection. I don't use this brush to contour my face but blend my under eye concealer. It works wonders for that. It blends my concealer so seamlessly and never cakey looking which it's very important to me. Can't live without this brush just like can't live without my concealers. That's right.

Real Techniques Expert Face Brush:

I am sure you have heard a lot of beauty gurus talking about this brush because it is fabulous in terms of applying foundations flawlessly. It is fairly dense and firm but not scratchy at all. Feels lovely on the . I sometimes even use this brush to apply my Chanel Soleil Tan de Chanel Bronzer and it works really well. It's a great brush for applying cream products in my opinion. The awesome thing about this brush is that it is multitasking, you can do your whole face with just this one brush. Trust me. If you wanna see how it's done then click right  to check out JessicaBeautician's video on this brush. She is amazing.

This is the end of part 1 of my favorite face brushes. I hope you have enjoyed it, and tomorrow let's continue to part 2 of my favorite face brushes. Bye! Muahhh

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