Hi beauties hope you all had a great weekend. Another week has begun, and I have some really exciting blogposts coming up this week so keep checking on my blog or do the easiest way: subscribe by leaving your email address on the right hand side of my blog so alert emails will be sent to you when new blogpost is up. Now... Let's crack on with the review. 

Foreo is a Scandinavian brand and Luna is its latest innovation in sonic skin cleansing. I got the pink one which is designed for normal/sensitive skin (£145). You can purchase yours from the Foreo website or cultbeauty where I got mine from. Price ranging from £99 to £5000. That's right. £5000! Because it's made of 24k gold. Wow talk about luxury beauty tools. 


Foreo luna is a skin cleansing device like the Clarisonic but without the harsh brush head. This hand-held device might look like something you might plug your iPod into, yea I know but no. This ingenious gizmo not only maximizes the efficacy of your cleanser by helping it penetrate pores to purge every last trace of residual make up and grime, but also promotes micro-circulation and relaxes facial muscles to delay the development of deep set expression lines and wrinkles. What’s more, there are no bristles to ruffle skin’s delicate feathers unlike the Clarisonic, harbour blemish causing bacteria (or require replacing), so your complexion stays beautifully clean, clear and luminous. (From cultbeauty) 


I choose this particular one because I have pretty normal skin, slightly sensitive. Foreo also sells the mini version of this which is great for travel, but it's more targeted for teenagers as it has no anti aging function to Luna Mini. It also has the white ones which are for ultra sensitive skin type, and the blue ones which are designed for combo skin type. Then there are the purple ones, ahh the purple ones, they are made of 24k gold and cost a fortune. Literally! 

It comes in a kit which contains the Luna of course, a travel pouch, a charger, a Foreo Authenticity Card which certifies a 2-year warranty and 10-year quality guarantee, a instruction pamphlet and a quick start guide. 


Now I have been using this every single day for the past week and I have to say I really really do like it. I mean it's so easy to use and you only need a minute to cleanse your whole face. Pretty cool right. Good for lazy ones like me. 

Basically what you do is unlock the device by pressing and holding the "-" and "+" buttons. Then turn it on by pressing the centre button once and the device starts to vibrate and that's when you start cleansing your face with it. You do however need to put on your cleanser first then wet the silicone cleansing points in order to cleanse the face properly. (remember guys charge your Luna before the first use and it'll last you up to 450 uses. Wow!) It will remind you when the minute is up, that's cleansing done. Then you just do your normal skincare routine, click the centre button once again to set the Anti aging mode where you use the back of the Luna to massage your expression lines, crow's feet and whatever wrinkles you might have for another minute. 

(Left: after cleansing mode; right: after anti aging mode)

Foreo doesn't recommend using Luna for more than 3 minutes each use. You can however use it twice a day, morning and evening, but I prefer just using it in the evening because I feel like I exfoliate enough with my Pixi Glow Tonic, Alpha H Liquid Gold and Muslin cloth so I really don't wanna over exfoliate my skin by using this device twice a day. 

I really like the silicone points of this device, they just feel so soft and gentle on my skin. It doesn't break me out and my skin feels pretty smooth after. I feel like it's doing something on the white heads that I have on my chin as well. They are definitely not there anymore which makes me so freaking happy. 

I made a little fast motion video clip to show you how to use the Foreo Luna and hopefully this makes it easier than having to read the instruction but I'll link the full manual instruction  in case you wanna check it out. 


I hope you can see that how easy it is to use this device and all you need is a minute. I don't know if you noticed that before I move on to another part of my face there's a little "sound" well vibrate really which alerts you to move on. Pretty smart right?! Remember to turn it down by pressing the "-" button for the delicate eye area. My face did turn a tad red after but that's just the way my skin is, always like this even with a washing cloth. Don't mind it. The silicone cleansing points are actually very gentle. I don't feel any irritation whatsoever. A little tip: don't press the Luna against your skin too hard just let it do its job, all you have to do is moving around on your face. Easy breezy! 

Now let's take a look at the "Anti Aging" part. Here is the video clip. 


Remember use the back part of the Foreo Luna for the anti aging section. To be honest, I haven't noticed any "anti aging" effect. One, because I only have been using it for a week. Two, I am 31 years old and I don't really have any wrinkles yet so... But I suppose you really need to use it long enough to notice if it helps with fine lines and wrinkles. Don't expect that after a few uses your wrinkles are like vanished, it's not a miracle worker, but I believe you will benefit from it in the long run. Patience is the key guys!

I think buying a good cleansing device is beneficial as cleansing is the most important step in our skincare routines. Just think of this as an investment, you know invest your money on the Foreo Luna to delay aging right?! We women really need to look after our skin, nobody's getting any younger?! I highly recommend getting a Foreo Luna.

That's it, I know it's a long one but it is a quite expensive product so I wanna give you every single detail I could then you can decide if it's for you. I hope this is helpful and hopefully the video clips "explained" well enough. Excuse my big bare face there! Hah! 
Hey guys. Happy weekend! 

I don't know about you but I loooove watching beauty related videos on YouTube. I mean I am obsessed. And lately I have been watching this beauty tag video which it's called the Beauty Scenario Tag, and I believe it's created by Lily Pebbles who is a talented Beauty guru on YouTube and you should definitely subscribe if you haven't already. She is just so pretty and she has a lot of good recommendations when it comes to makeup and skincare. I mean I wish I could live in London so I could meet her. DAMN! Anyways I really like this tag and I thought it would be fun to do my own version so without further ado that's start! 

The first Q is: You have to get rid of all your foundations and you can only keep one high-end and one drugstore, which do you keep?

A: this is really easy for me. For high-end I will definitely keep my YSL Youth Liberator Foundation which I had talked about in my past blogpost I'll link it  if you fancy giving it a read. This foundation is so lush. It smells good, it lasts and it's not too matte nor too shiny. Perfect! I'm sorry but I don't have any drugstore foundation to share here because I never use drugstore foundations. I'm not being snobby it's just that drugstore foundations break me out. I never have any good experience with them. 


2. You go for an interview and the lady interviewing you has lipstick on her teeth. Do you approach the subject or ignore it completely?

A: I'm the type of person that can never hold anything in my stomach. I would for sure tell her that she has lipstick on her teeth. But I would relate this to my own experience by saying that it happens to me all the time, and mention in a nice way about using the "finger" trick to avoid lipstick on teeth. I think she would appreciate that! 

3. You’re not feeling yourself and you need a pick me up lipstick, which one do you go for?

A: Rouge Dior 999. Classic red. This will definitely put me in a better mood! 


4. You go back in time for a day to your teenage years, how would you do your hair and makeup differently?

A: Ohh I would do everything differently. Trust me! I would never cut my hair that short nor dye my hair red. Fire red. Ohh lord. And I used to enjoy putting on pearl white eyeshadow all over my lids intensively. What was I thinking?! 

5. You ask your hairdresser for a shoulder length Pixie Lott hair cut, but they hear you wrong and give you a pixie haircut. Do you, a) Smile, say thank you, leave, call your mum and cry hysterically, b) Cry in the chair and things get awkward, or c) Complain to the manager and demand a refund?

A: well none of the above really. I wouldn't even leave till that late. When I have my haircut I usually look at the mirror ALL THE TIME and if I see a little different than I asked for I would let my hairdresser know straight away so that would never happen to me. We girls should all pay attention when we get haircuts because hairs are our thing plus they take AGES to grow back! 

6. Your friend surprises you with a 4-day city break and you have 1 hour to pack. Which ‘do it all’ palette do you pack in your makeup bag?

A: Urban Decay Smoked Palette. My all time fav and certainly qualifies for "do-it-all". I can do day and night looks plus I don't even need to bring eyeliners. I can just wet my brush and use any shade I feel like to line my eyes. Perfect! 


7. Your house has been robbed, don’t worry everyone is safe, but your beauty stash has been raided. What’s the product you really hope is safe?

A: my Dior Eyeshadow Palette in 609 Earth Reflection. I can't live without it. Obsessed Dot Com! Seriously! I would cry my eyes out. Yes I would! I'll link my reviews  for you so you know why I'm in love with it! 


8. Your friend borrows your makeup and returns it in awful condition. Do you, a) Just pretend you haven’t noticed, b) Ask them to repurchase it, or c) Secretly do the same to something of theirs?

A: none of the above. My friend knows how much my beauty products mean to me so a) they would've never done that. b) if it happens by accident then my friend would totally let me know the reason and I know she would offer to pay me anyway but it's ok I mean end of the day it's only makeup. Yes i would be upset but life's just too short to be overly obsessed. If this one breaks then there's always tons of others to choose from. 

Well that was fun. I hope you have enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. Please tag me if you have your own version of this tag cuz I would love to check it out. Thank you for your time and I shall see you all beauties next week! Have a good one! Bye! Muahh! 

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Hey guys. Happy weekend! Today I want to show you my go-to lip colours for the summer time. I hope you like it!


For those of you who don't know about summer in Sicily. It gets extremely hot and the sun is really strong so I get a lot of colours on my face and body so to enhance my tan I like to wear bright orange and coral colours on my lip. 


I have 2 here to show you and both of which have been featured in my previous blogposts so if you would like more detailed info then feel free to look through my posts. Anyway the MUFE Rouge Artist Natural in N43 is the kind of orange I like. It's sheer but buildable. I love how bright it is. It looks gorgeous on tanned skin. I also like the fact that it has a nice sheen to it so I can skip the gloss. 


The coral choice has to be my DIOR Addict Extreme in 639 Riviera. This is in my opinion the perfect coral. It's not too orangey nor too pink. It's somewhere in between. I love this colour, it looks really nice for my skintone. It's again sheer, glossy and it fades really nicely and leaves my lip a nice coral stain. The formula is insanely nice, feels so comfortable once it's on. Highly highly recommend. Definitely a must-have lip colour for the summer time. 


Summer and nude coloured lipsticks are just the perfect match. And for that I have to give it to my Hourglass Femme Nude Lip Stylo in No.5. It's the perfect nude for summer because it is so peachy and it has some gorgeous golden shimmers in it which makes it even more perfect for the summer. It looks lovely on tanned skin. It's matte but not flat because of the shimmers. The formula is out of this world. It lasts absolute ages on my lips as well so can't go wrong with it!

Next lip colour is something I never thought I would like but it looks rather lovely on my lip. I have been wearing it a lot this summer although you might not think it's a summer colour but it is sheer and glossy, and the colour is simply gorgeous. I am talking about the Sephora Rouge Shine in 47 Heartbreaker


It might look quite scary but once it's on, it's actually a sheer pinky purple colour. It is so pretty guys. The formula is lovely as well and it's inexpensive. Seriously it looks lovely and I think it would suit for a lot of different skintones. Absolute favorite for this summer.


Last but certainly not least is a bold lip option for when I go out in the evening. I usually wear red when I go out for both summer and winter but for this summer I have discovered this Sephora Cream Lip stain in 06 Foever Fuchsia. It is a really bright electric fuchsia colour and kind of in-your-face bright but it looks absolutely gorgeous for summer evening. I have been wearing it non stop since I got it but mostly in the evening when I'm out. I think it's a lovely bold option for the summer. It stays on for ages and it's not drying like other lip stains. Definitely a must-have lip colour for me this summer. 

There you have it. Those 5 different lip colour options are my go-to colours this summer. I hope you have enjoyed reading it and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me either on / or via email. My email info can be found on my blog. Thank you so much for your time and I shall see you all next week! Have a good weekend guys! Muahh!

Hi guys! Happy Saturday! Oh my god finally! I'm so glad it's the weekend again. Today I want to show you my absolute must-haves in terms of treat and style my hair in the summer. Hope you like it! 


First up is the Aestelance hair and scalp mask that I discovered 2 months ago from cultbeauty. It is hands down the best deep hair conditioner/treatment that I have ever used. This is perfect for the summer. Why? Because it cools. I mean literally it makes my hair and scalp feel cool. I just love the cooling sensation. Ohh did I mention it is a MUD mask? Yeah! It is a mud mask for the hair! Isn't that cool?! It is so lush! I love it! Anyways I gave the full deets  so make sure give it read if you wanna know more. 


Next up is a styling product that I have been loving for this summer. It is the Bumble and bumble Thickening Hairspray. I like the fact that it gives me the volume I need for my hair but without the stickiness which is great because the last thing I need in this hot Sicilian summer for my hair is feeling tacky and greasy. It also acts like a hair finishing spray as well as heat protecting spray. 3 in 1. Yes please! Please click  for the full review if you fancy. 


Next is my Tangle Teezer Compact Styler and I got the leopard print one which is called Feline Groovy I believe. The reason why I got this compact version instead of the original one is because it is so travel friendly, and I love the fact that I can clip on the cover to protect the actual brush bristles. This stuff just makes brushing my crazy tangled hair that much easier. 


Last but not least is my Backcombing Brush by Sleep-In-Rollers. I have fine and straight hair so I definitely need lots and lots of volume in my roots and this brush does come in handy for that. This plus the thickening hairspray are my ultimate products to achieve the volume I want. It's really easy to use and affordable. Definitely a must-have! 
Hi guys happy Tuesday! I haven't done a review on hair products in a long time and today I am bringing to you a full review on a very nice hair treatment so hope you like it. 

I, to be honest, never tried any products from REDKEN but I have heard so many good reviews on their hair products. If you recall my Feelunique Haul blogpost which I did a month ago then you would've seen this product. It is from their Diamond Oil line. It's called Diamond Oil Deep Facets Oil Enriched Intensive Treatment for Dull/Damaged hair. What a mouthful! I got it as a sample from Feelunique and it's a deluxe travel size (30 ml) which is pretty generous as far as samples go. I have tried it for the past 3 weeks and I can tell you it is very nourishing and makes my hair silky smooth and soft. I like it. 


It is basically a deep hair conditioner that you use once or twice a week for deeply conditioning your hair. It comes out a off-white cream and feels really smooth. It is enriched with a luxurious blend of coriander, apricot and camelina oils. It claims to provide intense replenishment to hair that is in need of a shine and strength boost. 


I really do like this product as I said before. It makes my hair shiny, soft, and silky smooth. It smells incredible and it lingers throughout the day which is awesome. But one thing I really think this product is actually working is that after leaving it on for like 15 mins there's nothing left on my hair. Literally. I touched my hair and it's like I never put on anything apart from they are softer than before. A lot softer. I mean all the products absorbed really nicely. It really penetrates deeply into the hair and making it smooth and soft afterwards. A big thumbs up for that. I am considering buying the full size. 

I think this conditioner is really nice to use in the winter as it deeply nourishes the hair so my hair don't feel dry nor dull. If you wanna know what deep hair treatment is good for using in the summer then click  for my review on the Aestelance Mud mask. It makes my scalp and hair feel cool. I mean literally feel cooling after using it which makes it perfect for the summer. 

All in all I give it a 5 out of 5 for this product. That's right. It is that nice. If you have dull, dry or colour treated hair then this is perfect for you. It is also Silicon free. 

That's it guys. Hope you like my review. Let me know if you have tried it and how you think of it. Until next time stay fabulous beauties! Muah!! 

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Now I'm the kinda gal would choose concealers over foundations. I would be happy with just concealers because they can be used for concealing of course and also as foundations. Double duties! Love that! 

Summer is way too hot here in Sicily so I tend to stick with just concealers because they are light in texture and high in coverage. Foundations are just too "thick" for my like in the summer time. I'm going to show you 4 of my favorite concealers today so let's get started! 


First up is a combo that I have been loving. They are the FakeUp (medium) from Benefit and Mally's Age Rebel (light). Those two together are perfection. I have been using these 2 together as my foundation for the past 2 weeks and they are great. They cover up everything without being thick which is exactly what I need for a hot humid summer. 


Next up is an oldie but a goodie. It's the Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Concealer (01 light). You probably have seen me talking about this beauty in numerous posts in the past ( is one) as well as on Instagram because it is that good. It covers. It's light. It's great for using under the eyes. Yes it's on the pricier side but I've had this for more than 2 years. A little goes a long way. It's definitely worth the price.


Last but not least is a newbie to my concealer family. I got it from feelunique a month ago. I'll link the haul  if you fancy seeing what else I got. Anyway it's the La Touché Magique Perfect Match Highlighting Concealer by L'OREAL (Ivory Beige). I bought this because my YSL touché éclat is finished, and I want to search for a "dupe" for my beloved YSL. I'm glad I got this because it is very similar to the Touché Éclat. It is light. It conceals my dark circles as well. The most I like about this concealer/highlighter pen is that it is yellow based so it really brightens my under eye area. This stuff is also great for highlighting the high points of my face if I want a more contoured/highlighted effect. 

All right beauties. Those 4 concealers are my favs and I don't think I will stop from here. Next on my list is the Bye Bye Under Eye from It Cosmetics which I have heard so many great things about. Will definitely report back once I get my paws on it. Until next time stay gold beauties! Muahh! 

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Hi guys, happy weekend! Today I wanna do a TAG blogpost which is not exactly new but it is in my opinion quite a fun TAG so hope you like it! 

This TAG was created last year I think but I'm not sure who made it. It's the This or That?! Beauty TAG. Basically there are several categories involved such as makeup, nail, body, fashion etc and I need to make a choice of either this or that product in each category. I am going to do the Makeup part today so let's crack on! 

Blush or Bronzer? 
Bronzer dahhhh! Bronzers not only shape the face but also give nice bronzed colours, and some bronzers actually have blush colours infused in it like this Guerlain Terracotta Bronzer so this is a no-brainer for me. 


Lip gloss or Lipstick?
Lipstick no question. I never wear lip glosses because they are sticky. Some lipsticks are actually very glossy like the DIOR Addcit Extremely Lipsicks but minus the tackiness so no gloss for me think you! 


Eyeliner or Mascara?
Eyeliner! I don't wear mascara on a daily basis because I can't be bothered. Lol! It's true though! Eyeliners however yes because they make my eyes pop and there are so many colours for different mood or different occasions. I can live without mascaras but I need eyeliners for sure. 


Foundation or Concealer?
Concealer! My skin is quite normal most of the times so a little concealer will do the trick for me. Plus concealers are light in texture, high in coverage and of course smaller in size so they are, in my opinion, essential in any makeup bag. 


Neutral or Colour Eyeshadow?
Neutral. I am quite "boring" when it comes to eyeshadow. I stick to my neutrals because they look natural, suitable for pretty much everyone, easy to work with and of course go with everything you wear. So why not?!  


Pressed or Loose Eyeshadows?
Pressed! Loose ones are just messy and not travel friendly. 

Brushes or Sponges? 
Brushes! I do like the beauty blender but some brushes can achieve the same result as the beauty blender plus sponges are not the easiest when it comes to cleaning. So brushes win this one! 



Hi beauties, happy Thursday! Since cleansing is the most important step in my skincare routine, well it should be yours as well, so I thought I would show you my all time favorite balm cleansers which in my opinion are the best type of cleansers in the market. 

I only use balm cleansers both morning and evening because they are gentle on the skin and cleanse really well in terms of getting rid of makeup and daily grime. I'll link my current morning and evening skincare routine  so you can check them out if you like. 

If you are still using form/gel based cleansers then you should think about chucking them away because they tend to strip skin's natural oil and make it rather dry and tight. Balm cleansers however don't do that at all and they are suitable for all skin types even the oiliest ones. Some people with oily skin are afraid of oil based cleansers, but in fact they do exactly the opposite of what you think they might do to your skin. Come on think about it, the reason why your skin produces so much oil is because it is lack of its natural oil, and by using form cleansers you are stripping away all the natural oil on your face so to balance that out your skin needs produce excessive oil. It makes sense right?! So if you are still using form cleansers then it's time to think about switch over to balm cleansers. 

Today I have 2 here to show you. Both of them are my favs and I don't think I can't live without either of them, literally! 


First up is the Emma Hardie Amazing Face Moringa Cleansing Balm. I think I can save my breath on this one because it is a highly raved product in the beauty world. Everybody uses it and everybody loves it. I don't think I have seen even one negative review on this cleanser because it is that good. It is so lush! It smells like a SPA and the balmy texture feels so nice on the skin. It takes off absolutely everything on the face. It comes with a cloth which is great for wiping away all the makeup and dirt. I can't say enough good things about this cleanser. If you haven't tried then please hop to it! You won't regret I promise! It's packed with good skincare ingredients and essential oils. It's not the cheapest cleanser but it lasts absolute ages. It is in my opinion worth every penny. NOTE: if you are allergic or sensitive to essential oils then I suggest get a sample to test out before purchasing the full size. 


I feel like the Emma Hardie cleanser is doing something extra to my face as well. I mean I can't quite put my fingers on it but I swear every time when I use it my skin feels plumped, even and just so healthy looking. I just love it so much and I think nothing would ever replace this lovely cleanser for me. 


Next up is the Oskia Perfect Cleanser. This is another lush balm cleanser that I think I would always come back to. It's like the Emma Hardie one but a tiny little thicker in texture. It's not as easy to spread and it leaves a little residue on the face if you are not using a cloth, but I like this formula because I feel like it's doing something and my face feels so hydrated afterwards. I know that a lot of girls swear by the Clinique Take the Day off Cleansing Balm but I am just not convinced. It's so waxy and thin. I mean maybe it's just me that like thick textured balm cleansers but honestly the thickness does feel nice on my skin.

Left: Oskia Right: Clinique (I hope you can see how waxy is the Clinique one. I mean it just looks like pure wax from a candle. Not for me)

Anyways the Perfect Cleanser feels so smooth and luxurious on the face. It works just as well and costs the same as the Emme Hardie one. Oskia Perfect Cleanser comes in a tube so if you are not a big fan of digging fingers in pots then this is the one to go for. It smells lovely too! I am not gonna go into too much detail because I have a full blogpost dedicated to this cleanser just click . 

That's it guys. I hope this is helpful. If you do think about buying a good cleanser then I would highly highly recommend these 2. They are not cheap I know but a little goes a long way with them, and just think of these are an investment for your skin. If you cleanse well then your serums and creams would sink in deep to your skin so much better, am I right?
Hi guys. Happy Thursday! I recently got a new bag and I thought instead of showing you just the bag itself why don't I show you what's in it as well. So here it goes hope you like it. 


I want to get a medium sized summery handbag for when I'm out and about so I went to the mall last week and saw this bag in Bata (an Italian bag and shoe store). I immediately picked it up not just because it was on sale which by the way is always a bonus but also the fabric and size really attracted me. The fabric is like some sort of bamboo thingy which in my opinion couldn't be more appropriate for the summer. The bag is pretty nicely made and very sturdy. Anyways enough of the bag let's have a look what's inside. 


I tend to go out light. I try not to bring too much so there are only a few items/essentials in here. The first thing is obviously my wallet. It's a guess wallet that I have had for years. It was a gift from my husband when we first started going out 7 years ago. I have other wallets but I always bring this one because of the happy memory. There are some cash in it, credit card, sephora card (obviously), drivers license etc. all that jazz! I also have a little purse where I keep all my coins. I can't even remember where it is from because I've had it for so long. I really like it as it is small and sparkly. 


Of course I need my iPhone. I have my sunglasses which are from Ray Ban. These are the original Wayfarer. Then I have my reading glasses from Chanel. I use them when I drive so they come with me everywhere I go. I really like them because they are big, comfortable to wear and I really like the Chanel logo on the sides. 


Now onto the makeup bits. I always have my Too faced Primed & Poreless Compact powder with me for touchups. I love it. I have my lipstick of the day, and today I have my Dior Addict Extreme in 667 Avenue. It's so pretty and natural. I'm almost done with it. Damn! I also have a mini Buxom Full on lip Polish in Katie. Now if you have seen my "Lip Product Addict Tag" then you know that I don't usually wear lipglosses but this is always in my bag for when I need a little shine on my lip. I also have a lip balm which I got it from the pharmacy. The name has rubbed off so I don't know what is called. Sorry guys! Last beauty bit I have in here is a couple of cotton buds. These are for when my eyeliner smudges on me. Girls gotta be prepared right?!


Last but not least is this bubble gum. I usually have bubble gums because my daughter loves them. I never carry minty gums. These are really tasty. They are strawberry flavored. Emm yum! 


That's it guys. These are the things I carry in my new summer handbag. Simple right?! I hope you have enjoyed peaking through my bag with me and let me know what you think of it as this is my very first "what's in my bag". Please follow me on twitter and Instagram @eflicciardello as well as following my blog by hitting the "following" button on the top right corner below my headshot. Thank you guys so much for reading and I'll see you all on Saturday! Muahh!!