PRODUCTS I'VE USED UP: JUNE & JULY 2014

I haven't done an empties post in so long, so I figured I would do one today and show you some off the products that I have used up during the month off June and July. I have been accumulating a lot off empty products over the last couple off months. They have just been lying around in my empties bag collecting dust, so I'm super excited to finally be able to throw everything out, lol.

So without further ado, here is my long overdue empties post! :-)

 ♥ Matrix Biolage Colorcaretherapie Color Care Shampoo and Conditioner, HERE. 

I received the Matrix Biolage Colorcaretherapie Color Care Shampoo and Conditioner a while back in one off my Glossyboxes. The Color Care Shampoo and Conditioner is specially formulated to preserve the longevity and radiance of color-treated hair. You don't have to have color-treated hair to be able to use them, mine isn't color treated.

I like how my hair felt after I used both the shampoo and conditioner together. They made my hair feel very soft and smooth, and the color off my hair looked a bit brighter as well. Both the shampoo and conditioner are very gentle on the hair. They didn't leave my hair feeling dry and it felt nice and clean afterwards. They both have a really good scent to them, which is another bonus about these!

Some hair products are quite expensive, so I love being able to try out samples before I commit to buying them. I have bought so many full sized products in the past, which I didn't end up linking. Such a waste off money if you ask me! :-)

 ♥ L'Oreal Paris Eye & Lip Make-Up Remover, HERE. 

I have gone through quite a few bottles off the L'Oreal Paris Eye & Lip Make-Up Remover during the past couple off months. I only kept four bottles for the sake off this post though, but I have probably used up around 8 or 9 off them.

The L'Oreal Paris Eye & Lip Make-Up Remover removes regular and waterproof eye and lip makeup quite nicely. It doesn't feel too greasy on the skin and it doesn't dry out my under eye area either. This used to be a huge favorite off mine, until I discovered the Nivea Double Effect Eye Make-Up Remover. You can read more about it down below! :-)

 ♥ Nivea Double Effect Eye Make-Up Remover, HERE. 

The Nivea Double Effect Eye Make-Up Remover is a new favorite off mine. I have only been using it for a couple off months now, but I can already tell that I will be sticking to it for a while. It removes regular and waterproof makeup like a charm. It doesn't feel greasy on the skin, which I really like. Nothing worse than feeling and looking like a total grease ball, lol.

The bottle cap can be removed, which is another great thing about this product. It makes it so easy to get every single drop off product out off the bottle. I love taking it with me when I travel. I just pour some off the product into a little travel bottle and I'm good to go. It definitely saves you a lot off space in your toiletry bag! :-)

 ♥ EOS Ultra Moisturizing Shave Cream in Lavender Jasmine, HERE. 

I have been a fan off the EOS Shaving Creams for a couple off years now, I just think that they are awesome! I have been using Lavender Jasmine for a couple off months now. I like how easy it is to apply. My legs feels so nice, soft and smooth afterwards and it also has a nice scent to it as well.

The EOS Shaving Creams all come with a pump, which is so convenient and very useful for when you are in the shower or on the go. I really like Lavender Jasmine, but I don't think that I will be buying it again anytime soon. I recently tried out the EOS Shave Cream in Pomegranate Raspberry and I love that one more, it smells absolutely divine! EOS also makes a sensitive shave cream, which is fragrance free. You can find that one HERE! :-)

 ♥ Urban Decay Original Eyeshadow Primer Potion, HERE. 

The Urban Decay Original Eyeshadow Primer Potion is a big favorite amongst beauty bloggers and vloggers on YouTube. It's been a favorite off mine for years now. I remember getting it when I ordered the Original Naked Palette by Urban Decay, that was when the palette was released. I was hooked on it after the first couple off times using it.

It's easy to apply and it blends nicely on the eyelids. It makes the eyeshadow look a bit more vibrant and also make it last a bit longer on the eyes as well. I already have a backup off this in my makeup collection, but I don't think that I will be buying another one anytime soon. I have found another eyeshadow primer that I like more and it's the Lorac Behind The Scenes Eye Primer. It's the bomb.com, probably the best eyeshadow primer that I've tried so far! :-)

♥ Simple Kind To Skin Cleansing Facial Wipes, HERE. 

I have talked about the Simple Kind To Skin Cleansing Facial Wipes in many off my previous empties posts. I have been using these for a couple off years now and I really like them. They remove makeup very well, without stinging or irritating my sensitive skin. They are very moist and they feel super soft on the skin. I like to store them upside down, just to prevent them from drying out.

As you can see by looking at the photo, I have used up a bunch off these wipes. I really enjoy them, so I will definitely keep using them until I find something else that work better for me. What make-up remover wipes are you currently using? Any favorites? :-) 

What product(s) did you finish during the month off June and July? See anything here that you would like to try out for yourself? :-) Love, Christine♥

TAG: LIP PRODUCT ADDICT

Hey guys, how are you doing today? I hope that you are having a lovely day! I recently came across the Lip Product Addict tag over at Leah's blog Reviews on Beauty. I'm obsessed with lip products, especially lipsticks, so I thought it would be fun to do this tag as well! There are seven questions in total, so let's get started! :-) 

 ♥ EOS Lip Balm in Summer Fruit & LUSH Cosmetics Lip Scrub in Mint Julips. 

1. Favourite Balm or Treatment:
My favorite balm is hands down the Summer Fruit Lip Balm by EOS. It makes my lips so soft and smooth, I'm obsessed. As for treatments, I love the Mint Julips Lip Scrub from LUSH Cosmetics. It does a really nice job exfoliating the lips. My lips always feel super soft and luscious afterwards. Highly recommend them! :-)

 ♥ Rimmel London Lip Lacquer in Stellar. 

2. Best Eye-Catching Red:
As I have mentioned a few times before, I have never been a big fan off red lipsticks. I do have a few in my collection, but I hardly ever wear them. I don't think that they look that good on me to be honest, maybe I just haven't found the right kind off red that suits me and my skin tone.

I do like the Rimmel London Lip Lacquer in Stellar though. It's not a true red, it's more off a bright pink with hint off red. It's one off those shades that lights up your face and make you look alive, if that makes any sense, LOL! :-) 

 ♥ Rimmel London Lip Lacquer in Stellar. 

 ♥ YSL Rouge Volupte Lipstick in #20 Spicy Pink. 

3. Best Luxury & Best Drugstore Lip Product:
The best luxury lip product that I own is by YSL. I have two off their Rouge Volupte lipsticks in my makeup collection. I like both off the shades, but my favorite is #20 Spicy Pink. It's a pretty dusty rose with a slight mauve undertone. It's incredible creamy and it looks very glossy on the lips. I really want to get my hands on a few more shades, too bad they are so expensive.

As for the best drugstore lip product, I'm a big fan off the Milani Color Statement Lipsticks and the NYX Cosmetics Round Lipsticks. Revlon also have a bunch off really nice shades as well, I adore their Lip Butter range! :-) 

♥ Milani Color Statement Lipstick in Naturally Chic, NYX Round Lipstick in Paris & Revlon Lip Butter in Berry Smoothie. 

 

4. Best MAC Lipstick:
I have a couple off MAC lipsticks that I really like and find myself reaching for a lot. They are called Playtime and Taupe. Unfortunately, Playtime was released as part off the Venomous Villains Collection for Disney, so I'm not sure if you can find it anymore. You might be able to find it on eBay or maybe Amazon! :-)  

 ♥ MAC Cosmetics Lipstick in Taupe & Playtime. 

5. Most Disappointing Lip Product:
I can't think off a lip product that has disappointed me. I usually just get rid off products that I don't like/doesn't work with me. I'm sure there have been a few lip products that I haven't enjoyed, but I can't think off any right now! :-)

6. Lip Liner - Yes or No?
I actually don't have a lot off lip liners in my makeup collection. I have a couple off the Slim Lip Liners from NYX Cosmetics that I like, but it's been a while since I have used them! :-)

 ♥ Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss in Nude Lustre & Pink Afterglow. 

7. Favourite Gloss:

I'm a big fan off the Revlon Super Lustrous lip glosses. Pink Afterglow and Nude Lustre is my favorite shades from that range. I also love the NYX Cosmetics Butter Glosses in Tiramisu and Strawberry Parfait. I also have to mention Revenge is Sweet by MAC, which came out with the Disney Villain collection. I love pairing that particular lip gloss with the Playtime lipstick by MAC Cosmetics! :-)

♥ NYX Cosmetics Butter Gloss in Tiramisu and Strawberry Parfait. MAC Cosmetics Lip Gloss in Revenge is Sweet. 

 

Have you done this tag? If you haven't done it already, I tag you to do it. Make sure to send me your link, because I would love to see it. Hope you enjoyed going through my answers :-) Love, Christine♥

Disclaimer: 
The LUSH Cosmetics Lip Scrub in Mint Julips and Rimmel London Lip Lacquer in Stellar was sent to me 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 I GOT FOR CHRISTMAS: YSL, BARE MINERALS, HERMES, MAC, ESSIE, SHISEIDO, BOBBI BROWN, BABY FOOT & EOS

Hey Everyone :-)
How are you guys doing today? I hope that you are having a lovely day, and that you had a wonderful Christmas celebration with your loved ones. I received so many great gifts this Christmas! Everything from clothes, perfumes and gift cards, to makeup, books and more practical items for our apartment. I've been seeing quite a few ''What I Got For Christmas'' videos on YouTube (I'm actually a little obsessed with them, LOL), and I thought it would be fun to show you some off the items that I got this year.

I will only be showing you the beauty related gifts today, or else this post is going to be too long. If you would like me to review/swatch any off the products featured in this post, let me know in the comments down below. Thank you :-)

 ♥ YSL Manifesto Perfume & Body Lotion.

♥ bareMinerals All The Faves.

 ♥ bareMinerals Glow All The Way. 

 ♥ Hermes Ambre Narguile Eau de Toilette. 

♥ MAC Pro Longwear Concealer in NW15. 

 ♥ Parka Perfect, Warm & Toasty Turtleneck and Sable Collar. 

♥ Mind Your Mittens, Shearling Darling & After School Boy Blazer. 

♥ Shiseido Zen Gold Elixir Eau de Parfum Absolute Natural Spray. 

♥ Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual. 

 ♥ Baby Foot Gift Set.

♥ EOS Alice in Wonderland Lip Balm Collection. 

How was your Christmas? Did you get any beauty products this year? :-) Love, Christine♥

Beauty Haul: Urban Decay, China Glaze, Sleek MakeUP, Sigma Beauty, Essie & More

Hey Everyone :-)
It's been a while since I have done a beauty haul. I recently did a little bit of online shopping, and I thought I would share the items I picked up with you guys. Most of the products I bought myself, but there are a few items that was gifted to me for my birthday as well.

Let me know if you have tried out any of these products, and if you liked them or not. If you want me to review any of the products I mentioned in this post, be sure to let me know in the comments down below, because I would be more than happy to do so. Now let's get this haul post started, shall we? :-)

 ♥ China Glaze Flip Flop Fantasy, I'm With The Lifeguard & Fade Into Hue. 

 ♥ Maybelline Color Show Nail Laquer in Speckled Pink and Shooting Starts & Essie Bikini So Teeny. 

 ♥ EOS Shave Cream in Pomegranate Raspberry, Maybelline The Falsies Volum Express Mascara & Prada Candy. 

 ♥ Sleek MakeUP Blush By 3 Candy Collection Limited Edition in Sweet Cheeks. 

♥ Urban Decay Naked Basics. 

♥ Sigma Beauty Spa Brush Cleaning Glove & Sigma Beauty E36 Blending Brush.

China Glaze Flip Flop Fantasy - HERE.
China Glaze I'm With The Lifeguard - HERE.
China Glaze Fade Into Hue - HERE.
Maybelline Color Show Nail Laquer in Speckled Pink.
Maybelline Color Show Nail Laquer in Shooting Stars.
Essie Bikini So Teeny - HERE.
EOS Shave Cream in Pomegranate Raspberry - HERE.
Maybelline The Falsies Volume Express Mascara in Noir Glamour /Black - HERE.
Prada Candy Mini Perfume - HERE.
Sleek MakeUP Sweet Cheeks Blush By 3 Candy Collection palette - HERE.
Urban Decay Naked Basics - HERE.
Sigma Beauty Spa Brush Cleaning Glove - HERE.
Sigma Beauty E36 Blending Brush - HERE. 

Disclaimer: 
Urban Decay Naked Basics, Essie Bikini So Teeny and EOS Shaving Cream in Pomegranate Raspberry was gifted to me by family and friends for my birthday.

Have you tried out any of the items that I showed you in this post? Have you bought any new beauty products recently? :-) Love, Christine♥

Tag: Colors Of The Rainbow

 Hey Everyone :-)
I just came across the ''Colors Of The Rainbow'' tag through Ingrid (missglamorazzi) and Elle (allthatglitters21) on YouTube. I had a lot of fun watching their awesome videos, and I thought it would be fun to do the tag as well.

Let me know if you like this post, and if you have tried out any of the products I'm talking about. If you have done this tag, please leave your link in the comments down below so I can check it out :-) 

Colors Of The Rainbow:
♥ Red♥ Orange♥ Yellow♥ Green♥ Blue♥Indigo♥Violet♥Pink♥Multicolored.

Redken Color Extend Shampoo and Conditioner:
I have been using the Color Extend Shampoo and Conditioner from Redken for a while now, and I really like them. These are for people with color-treated hair (which I don't have), but you can still use them on your hair. My hair color looks more vibrant, shiny and it feels a lot softer since I started using these. They smell amazing as well, which is always a huge plus for me :-) 

 Covergirl LashBlast Volume Mascara:
The Covergirl LashBlast Volume Mascara is my favorite mascara at the moment. I really like that it gives my lashes some nice volume, and lenght as well. It doesn't look clumpy or flaky on my lashes, which makes my love this product even more. The packaging is very simple, but still cute in my opinion. I use this mascara almost every single day, and I highly recommend that you check it out :-) 

H&M Nail Polish in Going Bananas:
Going Bananas is a pretty pastel yellow nail polish with shimmer. I'm a big fan of these nail polishes from H&M. I think that they are great, they are super affordable and they have a great selection of colors available in stores and online. The packaging is really cute, and I like that the name of the nail polish is on top of the cap. Going Bananas is a beautiful shade for spring and summer, and I can't wait to wear it :-) 

Simple Kind To Skin Cleansing Facial Wipes:
These have been my go-to cleansing facial wipes for removing any makeup on my face. I think that they remove makeup very well, they feel nice on my skin and they are very moisturizing as well. They have a very refreshing scent, which I really like :-) 

L'Oreal Paris Eye & Lip Make-Up Remover Waterproof:
I'm a big fan of this Eye & Lip Make-Up Remover from L'Oreal Paris. I think that it removes my eye makeup very well, both regular and waterproof makeup. It doesn't irritate my sensitive eyes, which is a huge plus for me. If you are looking for a good and affordable makeup remover for your eyes, definitely check this one out :-) 

EOS Ultra Moisturizing Shave Cream in Lavender Jasmine:
I just can't get enough of this shaving cream from EOS, I love it. It's packed with natural conditioning oils, shea butter and antioxidant vitamins E and C to provide 24 hours of ultra-soothing moisture. It's so moisturizing, and it leaves my skin so soft and smooth. I highly recommend that you check it out, it's an amazing shaving cream. I only have a few more uses left, so I need to pick up another bottle soon :-) 

EOS Smooth Sphere Lip Balm in Strawberry Sorbet:
I'm obsessed with the Smooth Sphere Lip Balms from EOS, and Strawberry Sorbet is one of my favorites scents. It's very moisturizing and it leaves my lips soft and smooth for hours, without feeling greasy or sticky. This is definitely a must have product for me :-) 

MAC Cosmetics Eyeshadows:
For the multicolored part of this tag, I decided to go with my eyeshadows from MAC Cosmetics. I recently depotted my MAC eyeshadows (you can check out my tutorial here), and now I store them in this pink palette from Z.palette. As you probably can tell by looking at my collection of MAC eyeshadows, I love my neutrals but I do have a few colors that I like as well. I have been loving Brule lateley, it's just the perfect highlight/all over the lid shade.

I don't regret depotting my MAC eyeshadows, because now I have them all in one place. Let me know if you want me to do a blog post and show you swatches of the MAC eyeshadows that I have in my collection. If that is something you would like to see, I would be more than happy to do so :-)

Have you done this tag? What tag do you want to see next? :-) Love, Christine♥

Face Of The Day: L'Oreal Paris Youth Code BB Cream in Light

Hey Everyone, 

It's been a while since I have posted a FOTD for you guys. I was playing around with some of the new beauty products I recently picked up online (HERE is the link to my recent haul post), and I thought I would show you the look I came up with. It's a very easy look to create, and it's my go-to look when I just want something very simple and quick :-)

I really hope that you enjoy this post, and I would love to know what you think about the look I came up with. If you have recently posted a FOTD on your blog, please leave the link to your post down below, because I would love to see it :-) 

 Eyes:
Urban Decay Original Eyeshadow Primer Potion. You can find this product HERE.
MAC Painterly Paint Pot. You can find this product HERE.
Mauve and Sable from the LORAC PRO Palette. You can find this product HERE.
Creep (used as eyeliner) from the Urban Decay NAKED Palette. You can find this product HERE.
Benefit They're Real Mascara. You can find this product HERE. 

Lips:
EOS Lip Balm in Watermelon Wonderland. You can find this product HERE.
Smashbox Lip Enhancing Gloss in Fame. You can find this product HERE.

Face:
Benefit the POREfessional primer. You can find this product HERE.
L'Oreal Paris Youth Code BB Cream in Light. You can find this product HERE.
Benefit Erase Paste in Fair. You can find this product HERE.
Make Up For Ever HD Powder. You can find this product HERE.
NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder in Sunny. You can find this product HERE.
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft and Gentle. You can find this product HERE.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Eyebrow Treat & Tame in Light/Clear. You can find this product HERE.
Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray. You can find this product HERE.

I'm a big fan of BB creams, and I recently picked up the L'Oreal Paris Youth Code BB cream. This is their lightest shade (called light), but I feel like it's still just a little too dark for me. I'm impressed with the coverage, it's pretty good and it has a nice smell as well. I haven't made up my mind on how I feel about this product yet, but I will definitely let you know in a upcoming review :-) 

What do you think about the look? Have you tried the Youth Code BB Cream from L'Oreal Paris? Do you like it? :-) Xoxo, Christine♥

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♥