Paul & Joe Goodies Autumn Love Story 2012: Preview

Paul and Joe Goodies! :)

Exciting times! I received my lovely Paul and Joe goodies! Reviews and photos to follow soon! My little collection consists of:

- Paul & Joe Lipstick case P in 004 (Japanese Flowers) - limited edition

- Paul & Joe Lipstick case P in 005 (My little kitten) - limited edition

- Paul & Joe Lipstick case - limited edition

- Paul & Joe Lipstick Refill - Full Pigment Collection in Avenue montaigne 306

- Paul & Joe Lipstick Refill - Full Pigment Collection - Silk stockings 303

- Paul & Joe Lipstick Refill - Full Pigment Collection - La vie en rose 305

- Paul & Joe Limited Edition 10 yr Anniversary Lipstick Refill - Swallows - Eros 002

Eep! :D A.

Day 7: Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser and Toning Lotion both for Combination or Oily Skin

Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleaneser and Clarins Toning Lotion both for Combination or Oily Skin

Hello my beauties! My second update on Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleaneser and Toning Lotion both for Combination or Oily Skin is much more positive than the last one. Remember, after 3 days of using both Clarins Foaming Cleanser and Toner my skin was covered in blemishes. My skin was even worse than before! I was hoping that it was just the first stage of getting rid of all dirt from the surface of my skin and … I was right!

The skin is much more even, smoother and all the blemishes… have gone! It just looks lovely. I love my new skin. It is not 100% free of any blemishes or spots (there are blemishes caused by hormones etc) but my skin condition just improved so much since I started using the two products! I can’t say that the oiliness of my skin has gone nor it improved; my T-zone is very shiny before lunchtime but it may be caused by foundation (?) or primer that is not suitable (I use liquid foundations) although I used different foundations / primers + powder over the 7 day period I haven’t noticed any difference so you probably cannot control your skin oiliness with any product anyway. But I would definitely recommend both Foaming Cleanser and Toning Lotion!

I use both of them twice a day, in the morning and in the evening.

I will post one more update 4 weeks of continuous using. A. xx

Lancome Purple Rose Collection Blush Highlighter in Moonlight Rose (Limited Edition)

 Lancome Blush Highlighter in Moonlight Rose

I know, I know – purple again! The collection is called Purple Roses but I promise you nothing about this blusher is purple (something for a change, haha). This collection includes Lancome L’Absolu Mat Cashmere (Matte lipglosses) in three shades, Lancome L’Absolu Rouge BX (Matte lipsticks) in three shades, Lancome L’Absolu Nu Lip Stick (Sheer lipsticks) in three shades, Lancome Le Regard Pro: Brow Expertise kit, Lancome Hypnôse Brow Shaper, Lancome Vernis in Love in three shades (I believe), Lancome Le Vernis mattifying topcoat, Lancome Le Crayon Khôl eyeliner in Prune crepuscule and finally, Lancome Blush Highlighter in Moonlight Rose (my favourite thing out of the whole collection!). For some reason, this collection is also called ‘Midnight Roses’ (outside the UK).

This is why I LOVE Autumn/Winter Collections: there is a lot of purple around! And as you “should” know by know, I adore practically every shade of purple.

Lancome Purple Rose Collection Blush Highlighter in Moonlight Rose

The plastic case is very elegant and sleek with Lancome logo in the right bottom corner. To open it you have to push a little button just underneath the top lid. It might be slightly difficult especially if you have long nails like I do. And the embossed rose inside looks so gorgeous!...

Day 3: Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser and Toning Lotion both for Combination or Oily Skin

Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleaneser and Toning Lotion both for Combination or Oily Skin

Hello girls (and boys)! My first update on Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleaneser and Toning Lotion both for Combination or Oily Skin is not so positive (I wish it was tho!) I know I know it’s only been three days and I should not expect miracles but… my skin actually is being bombarded with blemishes and unevenness. It is worse than it was before I started using both the cleanser and the lotion. But you hear those great stories that when you start using a new product (any cleansing product) that brings out all impurities and dirt onto the surface of your skin first (and hence the blemishes) and then it hopefully will enter the next stage, which is deeply cleaned, smooth and blemishes-free skin. Hopefully the dirt will get picked up from the surface and my new, perfect skin will emerge from underneath. ;)

I will post next update after 7 days and 4 weeks of continuous using, hopefully it will be more positive then! A.

Day 1: Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser and Toning Lotion both for Combination or Oily Skin

Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser and Toning Lotion both for Combination or Oily Skin

After pretty much careless (when it comes to skin care) summer I decided it is time to invest in a new, decent skin care regime. And it has to be effective. After years of fighting with my oily and prone to blemishes skin I finally want to find something worth investing my money in.

Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser and Toning Lotion both for Combination or Oily Skin

I have never tried Clarins before so when I wanted to purchase products from their range I did some research on the internet first, read some reviews and made a decision I will give it a go. At that price point (£17.50 for each, but you can get them 15% cheaper at feelunique.com while they are having a sale) I am expecting decent results.