French Pharmacy: Eucerin Anti-Wrinkle Moisturiser and Eye Cream for Sensitive Skin

Eucerin Anti-Wrinkle Moisturiser and Eye Cream for Sensitive Skin

I am soo in love with French pharmacy skincare products at the moment! Like literally everything I use for my morning and evening skincare routine is from French pharmacy brands. Bioderma, Klorane, Vichy, La Roche-Posay you name it all! It's affordable, relatively accessible now and it... works! (most of the time anyway ha!)

Eucerin Anti-Wrinkle Moisturiser and Eye Cream for Sensitive Skin

On my little trip to Paris last month I picked Eucerin Anti-Wrinkle Moisturiser for Night (about €25) & Eucerin Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream (about €20) to go with the moisturiser. I have read so many wonderful things about their Hyaluron Filler (which I also bought) I decided to give Eucerin moisturisers a go. I asked the lady at the shop about which moisturiser would be the best for my skin and she recommended this one. So... would I buy it again?...

YSL Touche Éclat Radiant Touch in Luminous Radiance

YSL Touche Éclat Radiant Touch in Luminous Radiance

Yeey! I finally decided to buy YSL Touche Éclat after many months of contemplating: is it worth the hype or is it not worth the hype?... In the beauty world, this product is practically a holy grail of concealers and it would be rude not to give it a go. With House of Frazer having a massive offer on it a few weeks ago, I decided it was perfect time to just go and buy it :)

YSL Touche Éclat Radiant Touch in Luminous Radiance

YSL Touche Éclat Radiant Touch in Luminous Radiance

So, after using it for about 2 weeks I think YSL Touche Éclat Radiant Touch is worth the hype. Especially if you after natural looking 'no make-up' make-up this is definitely for you. It covers dark circles well, it is very easy to use (also for touch ups!) the texture is great and I it does lift up your complexion a little bit as well. It feels lightweight on your eyes unlike most concealing products but it does not mean it disappears after a couple of hours because it will last you all day long. I use my under my eyes but also around my lips and nose so it is multitasking as well. Sounds perfect doesn't?

Lunchtime purchase: YSL L'eclat Manifesto Eau de Toilette

YSL L'eclat Manifesto Eau de Toilette

Don't you love it when you go into the shop (Boots in my case) focused on getting that one thing that you actually need and you come out with a bargain? I do :)

YSL L'eclat Manifesto Eau de Toilette

That is why I picked YSL L'eclat Manifesto Eau de Toilette immediately after I saw it on the discounted shelf! I am a massive fan of YSL fragrances and I have the original YSL Manifesto so I knew I am going to love it! If you have ever smelled original Manifesto then this is a lighter version of it but I would not say is is a fresh, summery fragrance only less intense. Perfect for work. And since I started wearing it I have been hearing a few more compliments than usual haha :)

I paid just under £20 for it and it is massive 90ml but unfortunately could not find it on the Boots website although you can find it on feelunique or selfridges websites. Do you ever buy perfumes from discounted shelves? Any bargains? Love, A. xx

YSL L'eclat Manifesto Eau de Toilette

My holy grail foundation: Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet in Beige

Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet

Since I came back from my holidays last month I have been looking for a new foundation for the upcoming winter months. I usually have a lighter coverage summer foundation (or BB cream) and start of autumn is when I usually start to look for a new one with more coverage and staying power. And surprise, surprise!... There has been a lot of new launches recently so I was spoiled for choice. This time I really wanted to make sure I am getting myself something I can rely on and will be completely happy with!
So after careful consideration, reading countless reviews online, changing my mind a few times and talking to the sales ladies on the beauty counters I decided to go for something that is not a recent launch but had a lot of positive reviews from almost everyone.

Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet

Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet

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Paul & Joe Le Film Collection Lipstick in 087 Film Festival, 088 Standing Ovation and 089 Late, Late Show

Paul & Joe Le Film Collection Lipstick in 087 Film Festival, 088 Standing Ovation and 089 Late, Late Show

Ahh.. This is my favourite part of Paul & Joe 2014 Autumn Collection: lipsticks. And they are so pretty as well! 

Paul & Joe Le Film Collection Lipstick in 087 Film Festival, 088 Standing Ovation and 089 Late, Late Show

Paul & Joe Le Film Collection Lipstick in 087 Film Festival, 088 Standing Ovation and 089 Late, Late Show

Paul & Joe Le Film Collection Lipstick in 087 Film Festival, 088 Standing Ovation and 089 Late, Late Show

Film Festival is dark, deep red with blue undertones (the one that makes your teeth look whiter). Very pigmented, creamy colour. Full coverage.

Standing Ovation is a slightly muted shade of pink. Again, creamy and and pigmented shade. Definitely more of a day-time colour.

Late, late show is a beautiful peachy nude. Fully opaque with 3 swipes. READ MORE->

Paul & Joe Eye Colour Trio CS in 093 Le Film & Eye Trio Compact in 006 (Dogs)

Paul & Joe Eye Colour Trio Compact in 006 (Dogs) and Paul & Joe Eye Colour Trio CS in 093 Le Film

Do you know a type of over reaction and excitement when you see something and you won't rest until you have it? Well that is me when it comes to Paul & Joe makeup. I literally won't go to sleep unless it is on its way to my house. (!) This year's autumn collection does not disappoint.

Paul & Joe Eye Colour Trio Compact in 006 (Dogs) and Paul & Joe Eye Colour Trio CS in 093 Le Film

I totally adore their printed packaging: no one does it better than Paul & Joe! There is something for everyone. The packaging is cute but it is sturdy and hardwearing at the same time (taking from experience here) so do not be fooled by its prettiness: it it designed to last. Right, enough of that because I could go on for ages... how cute it is how pretty etc... Haha!

Paul & Joe Eye Colour Trio CS in 093 Le Film

Paul & Joe Le Film 2014 Autumn Creation - Preview Photos

Paul & Joe Le Film collection launched on asos and my beautiful (not so much the box but the contents!) parcel arrived yesterday and I thought I show you guys what I ordered before I do full review, which I will post tomorrow night. :)

L to R top to bottom: Paul & Joe Lipstick CS Le Film in 087 Film Festival, 088 Standing Ovation & 089 Late, Late Show. Paul & Joe Lipstick Case CS in 019 (Dogs), 016 (Foxes) and 015 (Floral Swirl). Paul & Joe Eye Colour Trio Compact in 006 (Dogs) and Paul & Joe Eye Colour Trio CS in 093 Le Film

L to R: Paul & Joe Lipstick Case CS in 016 (Foxes) 015 (Floral Swirl) & 019 (Dogs)

Fizzylicious Haul: Gorgeous handmade soaps & bath bombs plus free gift!

Fizzylicious haul

Oh boy! :) When I first walked into Fizzylicious store I thought I was never gonna leave. So much choice!! I mean you have bath bombs, soaps, gifts, body butters, body scrubs... Just about everything! I am totally obsessed. Everything smells so good and it is smell is not overpowering (I know some of you guys do not like Lush because the strong smell gives you a headache - well Fizzylicious should be perfect for you). So this is what I got:

L to R: Beachcomber Soap, Maliblue Soap, River of Clouds Soap

River of Clouds Soap
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Clinique Long Last Soft Matte Lipstick in Matte Mandarin

Clinique Long Last Soft Matte Lipstick in Matte Mandarin. It looks redder on the picture!

Matte Mandarin is a shade that I wanted really, really badly. It is a beautiful and very intense shade of orange that looks absolutely lovely with tanned skin. Similar shades: all the orange shades I own are either redder or pinker! 

 Clinique Long Last Soft Matte Lipstick in Matte Mandarin

Clinique Long Last Soft Matte Lipstick in Matte Mandarin

The packaging is quite quirky I would say. It does not feel posh or sophisticated (read: like Chanel) although it looks like a high end one but with £18 price tag for each lipstick maybe the packaging should feel a little bit more special? I remember when Clinique lipsticks used to be more affordable but with such a high price tag they are now starting to compete with brands where the packaging really matters... What do you think? READ MORE-->

Review: Kelly Osbourne: MAC Cosmetics Lipstick in Dodgy Girl & Kelly Yum Yum vs Candy Yum Yum

 Kelly Osbourne: MAC Cosmetics Lipstick in Dodgy Girl & Kelly Yum Yum

Dodgy Girl is a lovely, lovely lavender purple that I could not wait to wear. Similar shades: Mac Sheen Supreme in Asian Flower is shiner. Revlon Balm Stain in Darling is less opaque and shiner. Inglot Lip Pencil in 31 is pinker. 

Kelly Yum Yum is a redder version of Candy Yum Yum. They are both very bright but to be honest they are two different colours. Bare in mind that Kelly Yum Yum looks so red on the pictures (pink shades do not photograph well) Similar shades: easily dupable. 

 Kelly Osbourne: MAC Cosmetics Lipstick in Dodgy Girl & Kelly Yum Yum

If you only buy one thing this month...

... make it The Body Shop Honey Bronze Shimmering Dry Oil! :)

The Body Shop Honey Bronze Shimmering Oil in 02 Golden Honey

This is absolutely amazing product, which works especially well with tanned skin but do not worry if you still pale like me - it looks lovely on pale skin as well! It lasts for ages as well - if you put it on in the morning it will stay on until you wash it off. I can't describe in words how pretty it actually looks on the skin. Basically I feel and look like million dollars but in a very subtle way (not going OTT with glitter). And... the SMELL! It just smells like a lush holiday to me. Definitely something to keep hold of :) Totally recommend. A. xo

The Body Shop Honey Bronze Shimmering Oil in 02 Golden Honey

The Body Shop Honey Bronze Shimmering Oil in 02 Golden Honey (does not look as pretty on the photo mind!)

Disclaimer: This product was purchased by me.

Clinique Cheek Pop Blush in Berry Pop and Peach Pop: review + swatches

Clinique Cheek Pop in Berry Pop

HOW gorgeous are these blushers! I am absolutely in love with the little flower design! They are just so cute I couldn't resist when they finally appeared at my local Clinique counter!.. I think Clinique did a great job this time! Well done :) So, they look beautiful but do they perform as good?...

Clinique Cheek Pop Blush in Peach Pop and Berry Pop

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Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm in Complex, Unapologetic, Audacious and Shameless

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm in Complex, Unapologetic, Audacious and Shameless

Hello lovelies, the spring is finally here! I think this is my favourite part of the whole year where I just feel so energised - to me, this is when I make my *new year* resolutions and try to make them happen :) *fingers crossed*

I know these are all over the internet at the moment and they look so good that I decided I wanna try one myself as well. Or four :) 

 Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm in Complex, Unapologetic, Audacious and Shameless

 Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm in Complex, Unapologetic, Audacious and Shameless

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm in Complex, Unapologetic, Audacious and Shameless

Paul & Joe Face Powder S in 001 Secret Garden: Review

Paul & Joe Face Powder S in 001 Secret Garden

Paul & Joe Face Powder S in 001 Secret Garden is a translucent powder with a silky matte finish. There is four different shades of balls: white, blue, yellow and pink. The white and blue ones are just just plain translucent but pink and yellow have got a very fine pieces of shimmer in them. LOVE. The balls are quite hard which is just perfect for applying ideal amount of powder, which is very smooth and applies very easily. And I like the fact that there is not too much shimmer in it, just silky smooth translucent powder that make your face look flawless in seconds. It is probably best suited for fair complexions due to the balls being very pale. 

 Paul & Joe Face Powder S in 001 Secret Garden

Paul & Joe Face Powder S in 001 Secret Garden - close up

 Paul & Joe Face Powder S in 001 Secret Garden

 Paul & Joe Face Powder S in 001 Secret Garden

Paul & Joe Face Powder S in 001 Secret Garden - how cute is that bow?

And... the packaging just looks and feel gorgeous! The puff is incredibly soft and all I wanna do it rub it against my face it feels so nice ha! I just love the whole design and I would probably buy it just for the pretty packaging! Oh!... And the smell is sooo addictive - I know some of you ladies do not like it but for me - it is just heaven. Seriously. (...)

Paul & Joe Lipstick CS in 084 Poppy, Lipstick CS in 085 Pony, Lipstick in 086 Rosebud (plus Lipstick Case in Mint Green Print, Retro and Horse Print)

Paul & Joe Lipstick Case in Retro, Lipstick Case in Mint Green Print, Lipstick Case in Horse Print

Paul & Joe Lipstick Case in Retro, Lipstick Case in Mint Green Print, Lipstick Case in Horse Print

 Paul & Joe Lipstick Case in Retro, Lipstick Case in Mint Green Print, Lipstick Case in Horse Print

Paul & Joe in Poppy is a very sheer shade of muted coral. Or a sheer lipstick with a tiny hint of coral when applied. Poppy is paired with Mint Green Print case.

Paul & Joe Lipstick CS in 084 Poppy (front), Lipstick CS in 085 Pony (back)

Paul & Joe in Pony looks like a very bright shade of pink in the bullet but it is basically just a clear balm / lipstick once applied. Pony is paired with Retro case.

Paul & Joe Lipstick CS in 086 Rosebud

Paul & Joe in Rosebud is sheer shade of blue red with tiny pieces of glitter in it. Very pretty shade when applied. It is the most opaque one out of all of them. My favourite out of the three. Rosebud is paired with Horse Print case.

Paul & Joe Color Powder in 088 Dahlia, 089 Azalea, 090 Amaryllis from My Secret Garden Collection - Full Review

Paul & Joe Color Powder in 088 Dahlia, 089 Azalea, 090 Amaryllis

 Paul & Joe Color Powder in 088 Dahlia, 089 Azalea, 090 Amaryllis (L to R)

Paul & Joe Color Powder in 088 Dahlia, 089 Azalea, 090 Amaryllis

Paul & Joe Colour Powder in 088 Dahlia (below) is a very lovely peachy shade of bright coral with tiny (I mean microscopic!) pieces of shimmer and yellow-ish floral pattern imprinted on top, which disappears completely after the first use. Prettiness in a pan! Perfect for upcoming spring.

Paul & Joe Colour Powder in 088 Dahlia

 Paul & Joe Colour Powder in 089 Azalea is a bright shade of pink with blue imprints. Pure perfection. This shade is probably most dupable.

Paul & Joe Colour Powder in 089 Azalea

 Paul & Joe Colour Powder in 090 Amaryllis is a warm shade of red with cream imprints. Again, gorgeous shade and very wearable.

Paul & Joe Colour Powder in 090 Amaryllis