My Monthly Favorites: February 2013

Hey Everyone :-)

February is almost over, which means that it's time for me to share my favorite products of the month with you guys. I have a little mix of makeup and skin care products to show you, so let's get this fun post started :-)

 L'Occitane Milk Concentrate:
I'm obsessed with L'Occitane's Almond range (mainly because of the smell), and this product has quickly become a big favorite of mine. Milk Concentrate is a moisturizer for your body. It absorbs quickly into the skin, without leaving a greasy feeling behind. I really like that it makes my skin soft and silky smooth, and it's got the most beautiful smell. If you love the L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil, you are going to love this product :-) 

 EOS Lip Balm in Watermelon Wonderland:
Watermelon Wonderland has been my go-to lipbalm for the entire month of February. It's part of EOS's Alice in Wonderland collection, which was released back in 2012. I'm obsessed with this lip balm. It makes my lips so smooth and soft, and it keeps them nice and moistruized for hours. The name is super cute and and it smells really good, which is always a plus for me. I highly recommend that you check out these lip balms, if you haven't done that already :-) 

 Decleor Aroma Cleanse, Aromessence Rose D'orient, Harmonie Calm & Aroma Night:
I started using these skin care products by Decleor a few weeks ago, and I have been really liking them so far. My skin is very sensitive, and it gets extra dry when it's winter and cold outside. These products have been helping my skin a lot,  keeping it nice and hydrated. Hopefully they will make it into my March favorites, we'll have to wait and see about that :-) 

 NYX Trio Eyeshadow Palette in TS 17 - Frosted Flake/Slate/Iced Mocha:
As you probably can tell by looking at the picture, I have been loving the second and the third shade in this palette a lot. I do have a few of these NYX trio eyeshadow palettes in my makeup collection, but this one is definitely my favorite. All three shades are silky smooth and soft. The shadows are very easy to apply, they blend nicely and they are very pigmented as well :-) 

Benefit Erase Paste in Fair:

Erase Paste by Benefit has yet again made it into my monthly favorites. I can't say enough good things about this product. This is the perfect under eye concealer for me. It doesn't settle into my fine lines and it doesn't crease, unless I use way too much product. I used to use my fingers to apply it with, but now I use my bellowed Sigma P82 brush. I find this brush to be perfect because it blends out the concealer nicely, without taking away any product. I highly recommend this concealer, it's one of the best concealers that I have tried :-) 

Inkane Natural Lipstick in Shade #605:

This lipstick has been my favorite of the month. It's a neutral brown lipstick, which is really easy to apply. It's very smooth and creamy, the shade is gorgeous and it's also very pigmented.  This particular lipstick reminds me of the YSL Rouge Volupte lipsticks, which are amazing but quite expensive. It has the same creamy and nice texture, but not as shiny. Here is my review if you missed it :-)

What products have you been loving for the month of February? :-) Xoxo, Christine♥

Paese Milky Lips in #606: Review, Photos & Swatches

 ♥ Paese Milky Lips in #606. 

Paese Milky Lips is a lip gloss and lip balm in one. Milky lips provides hydration for parched lips in variety of shades. Select your favorite color and enjoy long lasting, moist and glistening lips. 

 ♥ Paese Milky Lips in #606. 

 ♥ Paese Milky Lips in #606. 

My Thoughts:
Paese Milky Lips in #606 is a pretty coral pink lip gloss. It's very easy to apply. The shade is quite sheer, so the color doesn't show that much on my lips. It makes my lips feel soft, smooth and moisturized at the same time. It's a little sticky, so I prefer to start of by using a lip balm. The lip balm just makes the lip gloss feel less sticky and more comfortable on the lips.

The packaging is very simple, but still cute and girly. The lip gloss comes in a 6ml clear and black plastic tube, with the Milky Lips logo on both sides of the tube. It's got a strawberry scent, which I really like. It does leave an after taste in my mouth, which I'm not the biggest fan of. Strawberry is definitely not the worst after taste in my opinion, but I would definitely prefer it if it didn't have one at all.

Overall, I think this is a very nice and affordable lip gloss. The shade is very pretty, but I wish it was more pigmented. It's great to use on it's own for just a wash of color on the lips, but I prefer using it with a lipstick. I like that it keeps my lips moisturized for a while, but it's definitely not long lasting. If you are looking for a pigmented lip gloss, I don't think this is the one for you :-) 

♥ Paese Milky Lips in #606. 

You might like this product if:
♥ You like strawberry scented products.
♥ You are looking for a nice and affordable lip gloss.
♥ You like cute and simple packaging.

You might not like this product if:
♥ You are looking for a pigmented lip gloss.
♥ You don't like strawberry scented products.
♥ You have very dark and pigmented lips.
♥ You don't like sticky lip glosses. 

Ingredients:
POLYBUTENE, PETROLATUM, BIS-STEARYL ETHYLENEDIAMINE/ NEOPENTYL GLYCOL/ STEARYL HYDROGENATED DIMER DILINOLEATE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, CANDELILLA CERA, TRIISOSTEAROYL POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIMER DILINOLEATE, PEG-8, TOCOPHEROL, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, ASCORBIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, ETHYLPARABEN, PARFUM,  RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL CINNAMATE, CITRONELLOL, EUGENOL, LIMONENE, [ +/-: CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, TIN OXIDE, MICA, CI 15985, CI 15850, CI 16035, CI 45410, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 42090, CI 17200, CI 19140, CI 75470, CI 77000, CI 77510 ].

Where to buy?
Paese Milky Lips in #606 is available at Cloud 10 Beauty for €4.50. If you are interested in this product, you can check it out HERE. 

Disclaimer:
This product(s) was sent to me by Cloud 10 Beauty for review purposes only. No payment was received for this review. My reviews are based on my personal opinions and experience using the item(s). All opinions are my own and 100% honest.

You can follow Cloud 10 Beauty on Twitter (HERE) and Facebook (HERE). Click HERE to check out their website :-)  

What do you think about Paese Milky Lips in #606? Do you like wearing lip gloss? Have you tried anything from Paese Cosmetics before? :-) Xoxo, Christine♥

Look Beauty Loud Lips in Berry Vamp: Review, Photos & Swatches

♥ Look Beauty Loud Lips in Berry Vamp. 

Your one-coat route to a super-hot pout. The creamiest, on trend shades to take your look up a whole other notch - best stock up on your one-coat route to a super-hot pout!

♥ Look Beauty Loud Lips in Berry Vamp. 

♥ Look Beauty Loud Lips in Berry Vamp. 

♥ Look Beauty Loud Lips in Berry Vamp. 

My Thoughts:
Look Beauty Loud Lips in Berry Vamp is a beautiful dark berry colored lipstick. It's very easy to apply, but I found it to be a little drying on my lips. I used my bellowed EOS Lip Balm in Watermelon Wonderland, to make it feel less drying and more comfortable on my lips. I think darker lipsticks are a little difficult to apply straight from the tube, so I prefer using a lip brush for that. The lip brush gives me more control, and a cleaner and precise line. 

I really like the packaging of the Loud Lips lipsticks by Look Beauty, it's very sleek and elegant. Berry Vamp comes in this pretty gold/silver tube, with the Look Beauty pattern engraved on two sides of the lipstick cap. I really that the lipstick shade is on the bottom of the tube. That makes it very handy and easy to store and you can quickly find the shade that you are looking for, without having to go through all of your lipsticks. Berry Vamp has a nice coconut scent, which I really enjoy.

♥ Look Beauty Loud Lips in Berry Vamp.

Overall, I do think that this is a nice lipstick. It's not my favorite, but I think the shade is very beautiful and the pigmentation is wonderful. I would probably love this lipstick even more, if it was creamy and more moisturizing on the lips. Berry Vamp is definitely a great shade for Fall and Winter :-) 

You might like this product if:
♥ You like pigmented lipsticks.
♥ You like sleek and pretty packaging.
♥ You love darker lipsticks.
♥ You like coconut scented products.

You might not like this product if:
♥ You prefer to wear lighter or brighter lipsticks.
♥ You don't like coconut scented products.
♥ You don't like lipsticks that feel drying on the lips. 

Where to buy?
Berry Vamp is currently available at Look Beauty for £7.00. If you are interested in this product, you can find it HERE.

Disclaimer:
This product(s) was sent to me by Look Beauty for review purposes only. No payment was received for this review. My reviews are based on my personal opinions and experience using the item(s). All opinions are my own and 100% honest.

You can follow Look Beauty on Twitter (HERE) and Facebook (HERE). Click HERE to check out their website :-)

What do you think about Berry Vamp? Do you like to wear dark lipsticks? Have you tried out anything from Look Beauty? :-) Xoxo, Christine♥

Paese Nail Enamel in #128: Review, Photos & Swatches

♥ Paese Nail Enamel in #128.

The Paese Nail Polishes comes in a wide variety of colors with a long lasting, high gloss finish. These quick drying and hard wearing polishes provide the perfect pop of color at a surprisingly low price. Safe to use, as it does not include toluene nor formaldehyde.

♥ Paese Nail Enamel in #128. 

♥ Paese Nail Enamel in #128. 

♥ Paese Nail Enamel in #128.

My Thoughts:
Paese Nail Enamel in #128 (9ml bottle) is a creamy purple grey nail polish. It's very smooth and easy to apply, and I didn't have any problems with it looking sheer or streaky on my nails. The consistency of this shade is wonderful, not too thin or too thick which is perfect in my book. Paese Nail Enamel in #128 is quick drying, and it's fully opaque in one/two coats. 

The packaging is very simple, yet sleek and pretty at the same time. I wish that the nail polish brush was just a little bit thicker, because I think it makes the polish a lot easier to apply, but that's just my opinion.

Overall, I really like this nail polish a lot. The shade is beautiful, and it's a very appropriate shade for Fall and Winter. The quality is great, and I really like that it's only €3.00. There are so many amazing and affordable brands available, and It's nice to know that you don't have to go out and spend a lot of money on a good quality nail polish. If you are looking for a dark and opaque nail polish for Fall and Winter, I highly recommend that you check this one out :-)

♥ Paese Nail Enamel in #128.

You might like this product if:
♥ You love to wear darker nail polishes.
♥ You are looking for a great Fall and Winter shade.
♥ You want a pigmented nail polish.
♥ You are looking for an affordable nail polish to try out.

You might not like this product if:
♥ You prefer lighter and brighter shades. 

Ingredients:
Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Phthalic Anhydride, Trimellitic Anhydride, Glycols Copolymer, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Triphenyl Phosphate, N-Butyl Alcohol, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Silica, Benzophenone-1, Diacetone Alcohol, Trimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate, Polyvinyl Butyral, Alumina, CI+/- 77007,77891,77491,77000, Mica, 77499,19140,15850, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, 77742,15850,42090, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Calcium Aluminium Borosilicate, 77163,15880,11680,77510,12085,74260,74160,77266,177820, Algae Extract, 51319, Hexanal, Tin Oxide.

Where to buy?
Paese Nail Enamel in #128 is available at Cloud 10 Beauty for €3.00 . If you are interested in this product, you can find it HERE.

Disclaimer:
This product(s) was sent to me by Cloud 10 Beauty for review purposes only. No payment was received for this review. My reviews are based on my personal opinions and experience using the item(s). All opinions are my own and 100% honest.

You can follow Cloud 10 Beauty on Twitter (HERE) and Facebook (HERE). Click HERE to check out their website :-)

What do you think about Paese Nail Enamel in #128? Do you like the color? Do you prefer to wear lighter, brighter or darker shades on your nails? :-) Xoxo, Christine♥

My Weekly Macro - Vol.24: Shimmer Polish in Mary

♥ Shimmer Polish in Mary.

Disclaimer: 
This product(s) was sent to me by Shimmer Polish for review purposes only. No payment was received for this review. My reviews are based on my personal opinions and experience using the item(s). All opinions are my own and 100% honest.
 

What do you think about this week's macro picture? :-) Xoxo, Christine♥

LORAC PRO Eyeshadow Palette: Review, Photos & Swatches

♥ LORAC PRO Eyeshadow Palette. 

Created by celebrity makeup artist Carol Shaw, this PRO artistry palette is packed with eight shimmer and eight matte eye shadows in all the shades you need to create the hottest looks straight from the red carpet. LORAC’S velvety smooth shadows are infused with soothing botanicals and are ultra-pigmented to perform wet or dry so you can shade, shadow, line, and define your eyes, just like a pro. With 16 shadows to contour, line, define, and create any look you desire, you have everything you need for your eyes and brows in one sleek palette! Formulated without Sulfates, Petrochemicals, Phthalates, GMOs and Triclosan. 

♥ LORAC PRO Eyeshadow Palette. 

 ♥ LORAC PRO Eyeshadow Palette.

 ♥ White, Cream, Taupe & LT.Pink.

 ♥ Nude, Champagne, Gold & LT.Bronze.

♥ LORAC PRO Eyeshadow Palette. 

 ♥ Mauve, Sable, Espresso & Black.

♥ Pewter, Garnet, Deep Purple & Slate. 

My Thoughts:

The LORAC PRO Palette is filled with sixteen neutral and beautiful eyeshadows that will give your makeup looks a lot of variation. The case is quite thin and light.  It's made of a sturdy cardboard with a magnetic flip top closure. Inside the eyeshadow palette, is a full length mirror and the sixteen beautiful eye shadows. LORAC have organized the eyeshadows in a way that all the matte shades are on a single line and all the shimmery shades are on the other. I like this a lot, because I think it makes the palette look more put together and it also makes it easy to find the shades that you are looking for. Since the eyeshadow palette is so thin and light, it makes it very travel friendly. It's also very easy to store, and it doesn't take up much space in your makeup drawer. 

I have nothing bad to say about the quality and pigmentation of the eyeshadows, they are just perfect! The eyeshadows are very smooth to apply, and they blend very easily. A few of the matte eyeshadows have a little bit of sparkle in them but when you swatch them, they show up completely matte. The eyeshadows are quite powdery, so I do recommend that you tap of any excess to avoid a lot of fallout.

Overall, I love this palette and I don't regret spending my money on it. It has quickly become one of my favorite eyeshadow palettes, and I always find myself reaching for it. The eyeshadows are beautiful and very pigmented. I highly recommend that you check out this palette if you are looking for a new, neutral eyeshadow palette to try out :-)

  ♥ LORAC PRO Eyeshadow Palette.

You might like this product if:

♥ You love neutral eyeshadows.
♥ You want a palette with a good selection of matte and shimmery eyeshadows.
♥ You are looking for a good quality eyeshadow palette.
♥ You like highly pigmented eyeshadows. 

You might not like this product if:

♥ You like to wear brighter and more colorful eyeshadows.
♥ You don't like eyeshadows that has a lot of fallout.

Ingredients:

TALC, ZINC STEARATE, DIMETHICONE, MINERAL OIL, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, BORON NITRIDE, SILICA, METHICONE, KAOLIN, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, METHYLPARABEN, WATER(AQUA), LAUROYL LYSINE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT, CARUM PETROSELINUM (PARSLEY) EXTRACT, ECHINACEA PURPUREA EXTRACT, CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL EXTRACT, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT, ALTHAEA OFFICINALIS ROOT EXTRACT MAY CONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR: MICA, IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), FERRIC FERROCYANIDE (CI 77510), CARMINE (CI 75470)

Where to buy?

If you live in the US, the LORAC PRO Palette is available at Sephora (HERE) for $42.00, and at Ulta (HERE) for $42. You can also find the palette on eBay (HERE) for $54 and on Amazon (HERE) for $42 as well :-)

What do you think about the LORAC PRO Palette? Have you tried it out? What's your favorite neutral eyeshadow palette? :-)  Xoxo, Christine♥

Fashion Haul: Cubus, Bikbok, Gina Tricot, Din Sko & Økonomisko

Hey Everyone :-)
So I recently picked up some new clothes, and I wanted to do a haul post and share them with you. It's been a while since I have done a fashion haul, so I'm really excited to share my recent finds with you guys. I hope you enjoy this haul post, and be sure to let me know if you want me to style and feature any of the items in an upcoming outfit post here on my blog :-)

 ♥ Sweater from Cubus. 

 ♥ Sweater from Gina Tricot. 

 ♥ Sweater from Gina Tricot. 

 ♥ Top from H&M. 

 Top from Gina Tricot. 

♥ Skirt from Gina Tricot. 

 ♥ Skirt from H&M. 

 ♥ Shoes from Din Sko. 

♥ Shoes from Økonomisko. 

I'm loving all the brighter colors and cute patterns that are in the stores now. I have been really into wearing brighter colors lately, and neon has become a big favorite of mine. I saw a pair of neon pink sneakers that I think is going to look really cute for spring and summer. I might go back and pick them up, we'll see :-) 

What do you think about the items I picked up? Have you bought yourself some new clothes lately? :-) Xoxo, Christine♥

Inkane Natural Lipstick in Shade #605: Review, Photos & Swatches

♥ Inkane Natural Lipstick in Shade #605. 

Accentuate your lips with this super lustrous natural cream sensational effects lipstick from Inkane. These natural lipsticks offer all the benefits. With no parabens or preservatives. Protects tender lips from environmental elements. Contains natural oils, Aloe Vera, vitamin E & waxes. Paraben free. 

 ♥ Inkane Natural Lipstick in Shade #605. 

 ♥ Inkane Natural Lipstick in Shade #605. 

 ♥ Inkane Natural Lipstick in Shade #605.

 My Thoughts:

Inkane Natural Lipstick in Shade #605 is a neutral brown lipstick. It's very smooth and easy to apply, and it feels incredible soft and creamy on my lips. The shade is beautiful, highly pigmented and it doesn't have a weird or cheap scent.

I'm very impressed with the quality of this lipstick, and I like that it keeps my lips nicely moisturized. It's affordable, but it doesn't look or feel cheap at all. This reminds me a lot of the YSL Rouge Volupte lipsticks, which I really like as well. It has that same creamy and nice texture, but it's not as shiny as the YSL lipsticks.

I like the packaging a lot, it's so pretty. The lipstick comes in this beautiful pale lavender metal tube, with small rhinestones embedded into it. I love when brands put some thought and effort into their packaging, it makes me want to go out and buy their products even more. Do you agree with me? Ans are you a sucker for cute packaging too? :-)

I love the shade, it's very beautiful. I prefer neutral lipsticks that are more on the browner side, because I think they look much better with my skin tone. This is the perfect lipstick shade for me! It's just like my natural lip color, only better :-)

 ♥ Inkane Natural Lipstick in Shade #605.

♥ Inkane Natural Lipstick in Shade #605. 

You might like this product if:

♥ You like neutral lipsticks that are more on the browner side.

♥ You want a lipstick that is going to moisturize your lips.

♥ You are looking for a nice alternative to the YSL Rouge Volupte lipsticks.

♥ You want a soft and creamy lipstick.

♥ You are looking for a great quality lipstick, that is not going to break your piggy bank.

You might not like this product if:

♥ You prefer to wear lighter or more brighter shades on your lips.

♥ You prefer matte lipsticks.

♥ You don't want a lipstick that is too creamy. 

 Where to buy?

Inkane Natural Lipstick in Shade #605 is available at Born Pretty Store for $4.56. If you are interested in this product, you can find it HERE. Enter the code CIJ61 for 10% off your order :-)

Disclaimer:

This product(s) was sent to me by Born Pretty Store for review purposes only. No payment was received for this review. My reviews are based on my personal opinions and experience using the item(s). All opinions are my own and 100% honest.

You can follow on Born Pretty Store on Twitter (HERE) and Facebook (HERE). Click HERE to check out their website :-) 

 What do you think about the shade? Do you prefer neutral lipsticks, or do you like to wear more brighter and fun shades? :-) Xoxo, Christine♥

Beauty Haul: MAC, Josie Maran, L'Oreal Paris & More

Hey Everyone :-)
I love online shopping, and I recently picked up some items that I wanted to share with you guys in a haul post. The lovely Krystal from Beauty by Krystal and I did a little beauty swap together a while back, so I thought I would include the items she sent me in this post as well. I really hope that you enjoy these posts, and please make sure to let me know in the comments down below if you want me to review and swatch any of the items below :-) 

♥ MAC Paint Pot in Rubenesque, MAC Eyeshadow in Charcoal Brown & MAC Lipstick in Diva.

♥ L'Oreal Paris Youth Code BB Cream in Light, Essie Licorice & Josie Maran Argan Oil. 

♥ Lori Greiner Quilted Cosmetic Cases (Swap)

 ♥ Love and Beauty by Forever 21 in Pink/Silver, Confetti in Pink Paradise, Confetti in Party Palace Blue, Love and Beauty by Forever 21 in Blue/Clear (Swap)

♥ Wet n' Wild Mega Last Lip Color in Bare it All, Just Peachy, Mauve Outta Here & Wine Room (Swap)

What do you think about the items I picked up? Have you done a beauty swap before? :-) Xoxo, Christine♥