Natural Plum

     When this year started I decided to add little by little some color to my eye makeup, so one of my buys was a plum eyeliner which is sort of neutral, but it's still color! My selection was Rimmel London Special Eyes Eye Liner Pencil in 140 Burgundy (which is not a Burgundy color at all so don't let the color name guide you). To be honest it's not my fave, but it works for now. I think this specific eye liner is not longer available but you can choose one like N.Y.C. Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil Smoky Plum or the Sephora Collection Retractable Waterproof Eyeliner in 21 Matte Deep Plum. I love it how it looks combined with a bronze eyeshadow behind such as the Maybelline Color Tattoo 24hr cream gel shadow in Bad to the Bronze. I think this two colors complement each other so well and look perfect for summer since it goes great with sun tanned skin. 

Summer Wish List

Summer is already knocking at our doors, so here are some products I would love to try during this wonderful season of the year!

1. Maybelline Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Balm in Cherry Me

Summer or not, lips should always be protected with SPF. This lip balm is such a great combo. It’s inexpensive, has SPF 20, moisturizes your lips, plus it provides just the pinch of color you need to keep those lips of yours looking gorgeous in or out of the beach!

2. Organic Lavender Sea Therapy Bath

There’s no better way to pamper your body after a sweaty and drying day at the pool or beach than a relaxing bath filled with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and amino acids that will drench your skin. I for sure want to try these bath salts since not only they contain all those incredible goodies but it’s also 100% natural and vegan. Plus it contains lavender which has aromatherapy properties to help you relax. 

3. Korres Greek Yoghurt Nourishing Lip Cooler in Peach

This product is very appealing to me for multiple reasons. First…I just LOVE the peach color with just a hint of sparkling particles to give you that great watery summer look to the lips as if you had just eaten a yummy orange popsicle. Second…it’s a cooling lip treatment that will also hydrate and soften your lips. Last but not least, it has a rollerball applicator that will give you that cooling effect which I'm sure will be glorious after a whole day under the sun. Another plus: it does not contain parabens, sulfates nor phthalates (read my harmful substances post!). 

4. Vichy CelluDestock

Let’s be real…the vast majority of women suffer from cellulite and it’s such a hassle to disguise or get rid of it. But Vichy has this very talked about intensive treatment that claims to reduce the appearance of cellulite, smooth the problem zone and tone up skin in 4 weeks. The company says that this product was tested and showed positive results so I would love to give it a try…anything to vanish away the cellulite curse! 

5. Josie Maran Coconut Watercolor Cheek Gelée in Poppy Paradise

I think this cheek color will be great for any given day that you find yourself outside in a picnic or pool party. It is infused with coconut water to provide hydration plus the color is supposed to last 14 hours. It is sort of a cream blush and a gel stain in one pot. Also the poppy color is just amazing and will give that pinched-cheeks look. And as some of the other products mentioned, it does NOT contain parabens, sulfates nor phthalates. 

6. The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Toner

During the heat of the summer my face develops more sebum (a.k.a. “face oils”) which clogs my pores forming the terrible blackheads. A friend recommended this Tea Tree toner that works wonders for him so I definitely want to give it a try. It removes makeup traces and impurities plus the tea tree oil has antimicrobial properties that will help you prevent and/or fight blemishes. The added benefits: 100% vegetarian, never tested on animals, contains Community Fair Trade Ingredients (for definition of this go here), and is formulated without sulfates, phthalates, GMOs nor triclosan.

7. Victoria’s Secret Smooth Me Over Exfoliating Body Polish

Since the exposure to sun is higher on summer time our bodies need extra exfoliation to remove dead skin cells that make our skin look dull and dry, so an exfoliation at least once a week should be mandatory in our body-care routine. I really want to try this one since it has a buttery feel combined with Himalayan sea salt to buff your skin and leave it feeling silky smooth. Plus VS products always make me feel so feminine and I just love them. 

So, which product(s) are you looking forward to using this upcoming summer?!

Should you Whisper?

I finally got my hands into the so acclaimed Maybelline Color Whisper Lipcolors! Yey! I go mine in the shade Pink Possibilities (65) since I was looking for a wearable everyday pink. The company claims that these are "Pure color pigments suspended in a weightless gel. No heavy waxes or oils. Soft, sexy gel-color". Frankly, I'm not sure were to classify this product: sheer lipsticks? lip stains? Don't know! But I am definitely liking them. So I'll break this down into a Pros and Cons list.

Positives
• The lipstick does feel like a weightless gel and it's not sticky at all which is great for every day use.

• Application is really smooth, again thanks to the gel-like texture.

• After the shine of the lipcolor fades away, it leaves some color in your lips which look like a lip-stain and gives you an extended period of time until re-application.

• Although they provide a sheer color, you can build it up and the color is really noticeable without being extremely pigmented as heavy lipsticks. Again, great for everyday use!

• Packaging wise, these are beautiful! I must admit that one of my major motivations for buying them is the look of them...don't judge me please...I'm a fool for marketing, this people are geniuses...they get me every time...but still I don't care! Job well done Maybelline's marketing team! The Whispers are just so girly, young, and fun looking that there was no way I could resist them.

• They have a nice faint smell and taste to them, you can barely feel it which I appreciate since overpowering odors and tastes can be bothersome for me, specially when I'm eating or drinking something and the taste of the lipstick gets in the way.

• You can feel your lips hydrated while the shine is on your lips, so it can work as a short term/temporary balm (although the company never claims that these are hydrating).

Cons
• Constant reapplication is needed. The shine does go away fast (approximately within an hour, give or take) and although it leaves color on your lips, as mentioned above, the color does eventually fades after some time.

• After the shine is gone, your lips can feel a little dry...although maybe it's my lips which tend to be dry. (This one you will have to just let me know if it's the case with you or not)

• ... I can't find anything else bad to say!

My overall personal opinion is that this product is very nice, specially if you hate feeling a thick layer of lipstick in your lips since the Whispers will glide on easily and give some very pretty sheer color without feeling like you have a nasty sticky product sitting on your lips.

So I want to hear it from you! Will you be Whispering any time soon?

Spring '13 Beauty Wish List

I'm already preparing for the next season...I mean, after all you have to be ready on time! Anyway Spring is all that magazines are talking about so why not do it too?! There are so many amazing new products that are coming out, and others not so new that just passed me by but that are still on my mind. But these are the ones which I would love to have and try. Here's my Spring '13 Beauty Wish List:

1. LORAC Pro Powder Sheek Stain in Coral Crush: I'm all about long wearing formulations in makeup and I definetly want to try this one since the company claims that it lasts for 12 hours! Also it is free of parabens, sulfates, and other ingredients that can bother your skin. Plus I've been looking for a coral-colored blush to change things up a little.

2. Maybelline Color Whisper: I've been seeing these all over the blogs and beauty gurus are all talking about them, but they still haven't arrive where I live...so that's a bummer. But they are for sure a product to try since they claim to provide pure pigments of color in a soft gel formulation...jumm...sounds interesting to me!

3. OCC Lip Tar Metallic in Yaoi: Lips Tars have been causing sensation for a while now since they are super super pigmented, but now Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics added a new finish, metallic! Maybe they won't work for everyday use, but I think they will surely turn head on a hot night out on the town.

4. Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation: This product claims to combine primer, concealer, and foundation all in one. Skipping some steps in my makeup routine those days when I have to wake up early and have no time? How amazing this sounds?!

5. Revlon Nearly Naked Pressed Powder: Another product that is creating a lot of buzz! Some say that the powder is very light weight and almost feels like a high-end product. Plus many beauty gurus claim that it leaves your face oil free for the most part of the day so I'm eager to test all these rumors for myself.

6. NYX Makeup Setting Spray in Matte Finish: I have been wanting a setting spray for a long time, but they can be very expensive and definetly not on my "to buy" list for that reason. But NYX released this new setting spray for a fraction of the price of other brands. Plus you can decide whether you like a Matte or a Dewy finish while preserving the staying power of your makeup throughout the day.

7. Color Club Holographic Nail Polish: If you haven't seen holographic nail polish yet, please google it now...it is just so cool! The holographic trend have been popping out throught the runways in clothing and accessories but now you can also display it on your nails which takes your manicure to another level!

So there it is! Are any of these products on your Wish List? Or better yet, what is YOUR Wish List for next season?!

Love to hear from you girls!