Beauties and shadows and cuties..

Lush Lip tints

2012-01-22T05:17:00.000-08:00

Odata cu anotimpul rece a luat amploare si s-a dezvoltat intr-o manie pasiunea mea pentru balsamul de buze colorate. Facand un calcul rapid cred ca am o colectie de aproximativ sapte astfel de exponente spre deliciul buzelor mele si disperarea cardului pentru ca marea majoritate au fost achizitionate in Decembrie (told you it's a mania).

De la Lush am cumparat la inceputul anului trecut un lip tint rosu denumit It started with a kiss. Imi doream de mult un balsam colorat in nuanta de cirese like pentru ca rujul rosu mi se pare prea extravagant dar nuanta in sine makes my green eyes pop. L-am vazut, l-am placut si l-am cumparat cred ca la un pret in jur de 30 Ron. Din pacate dragostea la prima vedere nu a rezistat pentru ca ajunsa acasa am incercat aplicarea cu o pensula (dha) si s-a intins atat de urat si in patches ca l-am uitat intr-un sertar pana in Decembrie cand am descoperit ca cel putin pentru acest lip tint secretul consta in aplicarea cu degetul. Why? Pentru ca la contactul cu pielea, balsamul se topeste iar culoarea este mult mai usor de aplicat si mai uniforma. Me stupid! So am inceput sa-l folosesc desi imi displace faptul ca trebuie aplicat cu degetul si ca mai apoi e musai sa ai un servetel prin preajma sa te stergi pe maini. Foarte messy.

Cu toata experienta aceasta, n-am putut rezista sa nu incerc Lush lip tint-ul Celebrate aparut in preajma Craciunului, cu bobite de zahar on top of all the champagne glow and smell. Well cu el a fost cu totul alta poveste. Textura este de vis, nuanta precious si sclipicioasa (poate prin liceu - facultate as fi fost mai mult decat incantata) si un gust dulce de iti vine sa-l mananci. Si apropos, da, de-asupra produsului sunt presarate bombonele mici de zahar pe care subsemnata le-a gustat (aka mancat pe toate :). Va indemn sa faceti asta la inceput pentru ca este destul de greu de aplicat daca bombonelele buclucase incep sa se lipeasca de balm. Cah. Va las mai jos cu poze si swatch-uri si well da, mai urmeaza un review pentru alte doua lip tint-uri incercate: Snow fairy si Chilli tingle. Yay!

Mario Badescu Cellufirm Drops

2012-01-03T11:34:00.000-08:00

Primul produs Mario Badescu pe care l-am testat si primul care mi-a placut atat de mult incat am cumparat varianta full-size..De ce? Pai am cautat mult timp o crema de fata usoara, dar hidratanta pe care o pot folosi dimineata fara sa arat ca un bec in doua ore. Am incercat o perioada Yes to tomatoes, tot un tester, dar cand am cumparat si produsul full size nu mi-a mai placut. Tenul meu este foarte incapatantat..mixt spre gras asa ca nu pot folosit nicio crema mai bogata, dar si daca nu folosesc crema sub fondul de ten pielea se usuca si arata foarte urat..asa ca..incearca sa impaci si capra si varza. Well cu Cellufirm Drops se pare ca aproape am reusit iar reactia mea dupa prima folosire a fost WOW!

Revenind la produsul nostru, ce imi place este echilibrul perfect dintre puterea de hidratare si cea de normalizare a tenului. Il folosesc dimineata, cate un drop mai mare care imi ajunge pe fata si putin pe gat. Picuram cu mila la inceput avand in vedere pretul (130 Ron), dar am zis ca macar sa ma bucur de ea cum trebuie. Collagen for the skin please!

Parfumul este un pic ciudat..mie imi miroase a siropul de tuse amar din copilarie..un mix de plante si medicamente. Nu deranjeaza si mie chiar a inceput sa-mi placa. Culoarea este si ea mai ciudata, but oh well as long as my skin is full of joy..

Si mai jos lista de ingrediente

Cu toate ca pretul este maricel, cred cu siguranta ca il voi cumpara iar pentru ca tenul meu arata mult mai sanatos, luminos, iar pielea mult mai elastica de cand il folosesc.

Pros: Efecte vizibile, Collagen based, perfect pentru un ten gras, tern

Cons: Pret

Reverto lip balm

2011-12-13T13:13:00.000-08:00

So i'm going again through a bio/vegan period and i have been testing for a while this lip balm from Reverto.

What i love about it? The awesome milk caramel perfume and the fact it keeps your lips moisturized for so long. It does last a lot and the package is simple and adorable. And also, the ingredients are lovely: cocoa butter, castor oil, beeswax, Shea butter, jojoba oil, caramel extract, mineral powder, vitamin E.

What i don't like? It gives a greasy sensation for a long time. I just have the impression the skin is not absorbing the fat.

The price is around 13 Ron so decent for such a product. Will i buy it again? Yes for sure.

Oferta fantastica pentru epilare definitiva

2011-12-03T08:00:00.000-08:00

Pentru cele interesate, o oferta incredibila: 199 RON in loc de 8.200 RON pentru 7 sedinte inghinal total (fara interfesieri) + 7 axila + 7 mustata + 7 brate + 7 picioare lung. Beneficiezi de 98% reducere la servicii de epilare definitiva pentru 5 zone cate 7 sedinte pentru fiecare zona, numai la BHS Fashion.

Mai multe detalii aici.

Eu am achizitionat deja oferta acum o saptamana de pe alt site de reduceri, iar prima programare este la sfarsitul lui Decembrie (programarile se pot face incepand cu 15 Decembrie) si am fost informata ca vor avea loc o data la 3 saptamani. Oferta mi se pare extrem de atractiva in conditiile in care doar pentru picioare o sedinta este in medie 200 de euro.

Wet n Wild - MEGA LAST LIP COLOR

2011-12-03T03:54:00.000-08:00

I need to have the wonderful peachy natural shades! Any idea from where i can order them online in Europe at a decent price? I don't want to wait for a month to come from the States... If you wanna see some swatches take a look here. Drooling right?

First IPL session

2011-11-24T11:40:00.000-08:00

Daca inca nu ati aflat de Slimart acum este momentul. Am cumparat acum vreo saptamana doua vouchere de pe site-ul lor pentru 70% reducere (doua sedinta de epilare ipl) la pretul de 14 euro, gandidu-ma ca unul il folosesc pentru zona inghinala, iar celalalt poate pentru gambe. Ajunsa acolo astazi, am aflat ca reducerea se poate aplica si la un abonament de mai multe sedinte asa ca, desi sunt cam pe minus cu banii, am achizitionat un abonament de 10 sedinte inghinal cu reducere de 70%, adica 255 de euro de la 850 cu plata in doua rate. Yay first and sniff after cause i'm broke now.

Prima sedinta a decurs foarte bine. Desi nu am fost extrem de incantata de zona receptiei, doamna doctor dermatolog care m-a asistat a fost foarte draguta. Mi-a explicat tot ce ar trebui sa stiu despre sedinta in sine si efectele ulterioare si a fost extrem de atenta pe toata durata sedintei. Thumbs up for her!

Asa cum cred ca stiti deja, operatiunea in sine nu e extrem de dureroasa. Pentru mine cel putin nu a fost, doar cateva momente de disconfort local mediu care a disparut in cateva minute. Zona nu s-a inrosit deloc in cazul meu chiar daca sunt alba ca zapada si ma ard foarte usor.

Urmatoarea sedinta a fost programata peste o luna si rezultatele celei de astazi ar trebui sa se vada cam in doua saptamani. I keep you posted.

Monoi oil

2011-11-20T12:32:00.000-08:00

One of the things i'm using now and i absolutely adore is the new discovered Monoi oil. According to Wikipedia, Monoi oil is infused oil made from soaking the petals of Tahitian gardenias (tiare) in a semi-wax coconut oil. Monoi (pronounced Mah-noy) is an ancient Tahitian word meaning "scented oil" in the Reo-Maohi language. Monoi is widely used among French Polynesians as a skin and hair softener. It is also popular in Europe and gaining recognition in the United States.

The date when monoi was first created is unknown; however, its origins can be traced back 2000 years to the Maori tribe, the indigenous Polynesian people of Aotearoa (New Zealand). Early European explorers who travelled to the Polynesian Islands, including James Cook documented the natives’ use of manoi for medicinal, cosmetic and religious purposes. Monoi featured prominently in the lives of these ancient people, from birth until death. It was applied to the bodies of newborns to keep them from dehydrating in hot weather, and from getting chilled in cooler temperatures. When a person died, their body was embalmed and perfumed with manoi to help facilitate their journey into the afterlife.

Monoi was also used in ancient Polynesian religious rites. During ceremonies which took place in the "maraes" (temples), Maori priests used manoi to anoint sacred objects and purify offerings to their deities.

Maori navigators used manoi to protect their bodies from cold, harsh winds and salt water during long canoe expeditions at sea. (Even today, many divers rub monoi all over their bodies prior to diving for the same purpose.)

In 1942, monoi began to be manufactured commercially.

I have bought mine a couple of weeks ago and i'm so in love with the amazing flowery scent and the great sensation of a happy skin in the morning. I have tested two brands so far: Reverto and Mayam but i can say i like Reverto better as it is obvious that the base is of pure coconut oil (it solidifies in the bottle at lower temperatures and has a milky color while Mayam looks like plain oil). I would have loved a bottle with a nice dispenser as i tend to cover the entire bottle in oil when i apply..hihi, but oh well i can live with what i have and still enjoy this miracle.

As with all body oils, it's better to use it after the shower/bath before sleep as it will take a while for the skin to absorb it. Will i buy it again? Definitively!

Mini Blog sale

2011-11-19T06:03:00.000-08:00

Benefit Some Kind-A Gorgeous Medium - 50 Ron

(Folosit de doua ori. Chiar daca pare mai inchis la culoare se adapteaza perfect unui ten deschis spre mediu)

Urban Decay Surreal Skin Liquid Makeup Illusion - 40 Ron

(Folosit de doua ori)

MAC Studio Fix Powder foundation NC30 - 65 Ron - REZERVAT

(folosit o singura data)

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural

2011-11-12T15:36:00.000-08:00

I made myself a MAC present on my birthday and this MAC powder was one of the yummy things i got. Along the way, i have been disappointed and amazed by MAC products so i think is one of the brands you hate and love in the same time. This powder is the product i would buy again, but of course from one of the discount sites i love :).

Starting with the outside i really love the package, the compact and minimal aspect. And also, looking at the product itself, i do have a passion for its baked texture, Moon like, with a bit of Morgana shimmery tone .

I generally don't use powder and foundation in the same time because i feel like my skin can't breathe anymore under the thick layer, but with this powder i never had this sensation. It has a too light coverage for my taste but i like that it applies without giving your look a powdery feeling. So i won't recommend using it alone if you have skin problems because won't be enough, but it's perfect for settling the foundation with a nice finish. It does not excel into stopping your face from looking like a sparkling Christmas globe, but it gives you a decent help for at least 4 hours.

100% Pure organic dark chocolate mocha body cream

2011-11-08T14:09:00.000-08:00

I've been thinking a lot of trying this brand but every time i ended up buying somethings else and postponing this purchase. But last month i was in need of an organic hydrating body lotion so i thought it's the perfect time for this body cream. I have studied their website and my first choice was for a lavender body cream, but since it wasn't in stock, i went for the yummy dark chocolate.

What i can say after using almost half of the bottle is that i don't regret buying it. I love the recipient with the handy pump and the clean design.

One of the main ingredients it's Cocoa butter, one if my favorites butters which gives a nice earthy chestnut perfume. It blends easily on the skin due to the liquid consistency but you will need to wait about 30 minutes for the lotion to be absorbed..nothing new for the users of natural products. I generally use it after the night shower and in the morning the skin is nourished and smells like chocolate. Yummy.

One thing i noticed is that if you use it regularly on the entire body, you will finish the product in about a month, but if you don't mind spending 65 Ron every month, you don't have to worry about it. Also if you have really rough and dehydrated parts like elbows or legs during winter it won't solve the problem as expected and you will better go with some nourishing oil or raw Shea butter.

What i really appreciated was 100% Pure Cosmetics customer service. The package was delivered fast, i have received also a little surprise consisting in 4 samples of other two body creams and with my second order for products that were not in stock, a nice lady called me and informed me about the arrival dates. I will for sure order again in the future.

October choices

2011-11-06T03:00:00.000-08:00

These are the products i really used a lot in October. Reviews will come up shortly.

Anian Keratina Liquida, Mayam apa de trandafiri, 100% Pure Cosmetics Dark Chocolate Mocca body lotion, Mac Mineralize Skinfinish powder, Sigma brush F80, Mario Badescu Cellufirm drops, Burt's Bees citrus face scrub, Mayam Aloe Vera gel, Sleek Natural palette, Mac Studio Fix foundation

Benefit Lana

2011-11-05T02:22:00.000-07:00

I was really curious to try some Benefit products so i started with this nude pinkish lipstick called Lana. I don't remember exactly the price, but got it from one of my make-up sources at a really decent price.

The lipstick is quite hydrating and it applies smoothly, but it has that shimmer which makes me think at cheap Ruby Rose lipstick and in my opinion it looks really cheap on the lips. The smell is soft and not disturbing so i give it a point. But it loses it because I personally don't like the taste.

As a conclusion, i was really disappointed by it and i find incredible that you have to pay around 50 Ron for such a lipstick. I will definitively not buy again a Benefit one.

Lush Big

2011-11-02T12:47:00.000-07:00

I have been using this shampoo for quite a while and i can say i really fell in love with it. My hair is soft and lacks volume and on top of all these it gets oily pretty fast so i need to wash it almost every day. Because of this, i'm really interested in mild shampoos that can give a nice volume. When it comes to the first requirement, Big really does its job well. My hair almost regain its health and looks a lot better than before. When it comes to volume, Big is still doing a pretty job, but i have noticed that the volume does not last more than a day. To be honest, i think it's my hair's fault not the shampoo. Sniff.

Do you like the way your hair looks like after a bath in the sea? Well if you do like i do, then Big is the best choice for you as its primary ingredient is salt. What i also love is the nice salty fresh smell that makes your shower a joy. Yay!

When it comes to aspect, well..this is an unconventional shampoo: it looks like a weird jelly with pieces of hard salt inside and a small amount is great for making enough foam and clear your long hair. I usually apply it twice and the salt melts really fast on the wet hair, so no need to worry that you are going to end up with some salt you can't get off :).

The price is quite high (around 70 Ron) but i have it since July so you might consider buying it.

Joy and Mario Badescu

2011-10-22T07:40:00.000-07:00

Joy magazine is offering Mario Badescu small size products. I got Cellufirm Drops 5ml for 5.9Ron. I've never tried them so this is the perfect moment to start and at also at a convenient price :)

Sapunurile Jovis

2011-10-22T07:29:00.000-07:00

Acum ceva timp, Jovis a oferit spre testare doua sapunuri naturale: unul la alegere si unul surpriza. Cum nu folosisem niciodata aceste sapunuri, m-am inscris si eu si in curand am primit cele doua produse: Secret Rose Garden ales de mine si Sea Breeze (sapun cu alge si sare de mare) ales de producator.

Ce mi-a placut:

Sapunurile vin ambalate foarte frumos si mi-a placut sistemul de desfacere al cutiei cu ajutorul unei sfori micute. Iar nota scrisa personal m-a facut sa ma simt ca in fata unui cadou de ziua mea :)
Spuma este foarte cremoasa.
Nu se inmoaie repede, rezistand mai mult ca alte sapunuri naturale folosite.
Hidrateaza de cele mai multe ori satisfacator.

Ce nu mi-a placut:

In primul rand parfumul. Eu sunt genul pentru care parfumul produsului conteaza cam in acceasi masura ca si calitatea. Sapunul Sea Breeze mirosea foarte tare a..alge cred, un miros putin mai ciudat pe care eu l-am catalogat "prafos"si care mie mi-a displacut. Pentru ca parfumului lui era foarte intens si pentru ca cele doua sapunuri au stat pe timpul transportului impreuna, Secret Rose Garden mirosea cand l-am deschis ca Sea Breeze. Dupa o perioada de folosire a celui cu trandafiri am inceput sa percep si ceva nuante dulcege care aduceau a trandafiri dar nu parfumul placut pe care mi l-as fi dorit.
Am folosit doar Secret Rose Garden pentru fata de doua ori pe zi si cateodata simteam ca pielea ma strange.
Sea Breeze este total neindicat pentru toaleta intima :)

Concluzia? Imi plac, dar as cumpara doar daca parfumul este mai placut si mai puternic.

I love this ring

2011-10-22T07:03:00.000-07:00

I just got my first double finger ring and it's so cute i can't take it off. It's MOA and it was 30 RON.

Crazy

2011-10-03T12:08:00.000-07:00

Just received my Aden nail polishes package. I've been searching for the perfect dark green color for so long and since i didn't want to pay that much for OPI Cuckoo for this color, i tried to find a cheaper version. Then i saw this on the Killer Colours blog and got it for around 5 Ron.

Here are the beauties in the worst light possible.

And here's the swatch from Killer Colours. Awesome isn't it?

Going green

2011-10-03T12:07:00.000-07:00

A bit of a ring and a bit of green. OPI Lincoln park after midnight and Miss Sporty green nail polishes.

Last week eye make-up

2011-09-25T12:27:00.000-07:00

I've been really lazy lately but in love with the Sleek Storm I-Divine palette. So here are some quick lazy eye make up i wore last week.

And the gei me and my camera pic..lol

Meet you at the tea party

2011-09-23T11:39:00.000-07:00

This is a lovely hand made pendant inspired from Alice in Wonderland. It has a sweet vintage quirky aura..

You can find more of wonderful jewelries like this in here

Experiencing

2011-09-22T13:25:00.001-07:00

If you like tattoos, but you are not that brave to have a permanent one, you can try a fake tattoo from here. I must say they look amazing, they are so cheap (around 4 pounds and 2 pounds the transport) and you get for this price at least 4 tattoos depending on what you've selected. They look awesome and last up to one week depending on the spot you placed them on. I tried my first one and it lasted for 4 days while i was washing dishes and taking at least 2 showers a day. So yes, yay!

And lol..my hand is not so big..it's just the fish eye effect of my compact camera.

I'm in love with a bag

2011-09-20T14:29:00.000-07:00

I am a bag freak. I love big, comfy bags but i do adore this tiny clutch i got from Stradivarius at sales for only 30 Ron. It has a retro arch closing system and it's absolutely adorable.

My new lipsticks

2011-09-17T07:17:00.000-07:00

I have tried lately to go out of my comfort zone and try new lipstick shades. As we are all in the Sleek mania i have ordered a new awesome Sleek lipstick shade (3 more are on the way and one i ordered it some time ago). And since Mya Shop has also now Barry M cosmetics, i couldn't resist the urge to try the appealing lipsticks. So here it is what i've been swatching: Sleek True Color Lipstick in Fawn and Peaches&Cream and Barry M lipstick in Sunset.

Sleek True Color Lipstick in Fawn

I haven't got used to this dark color yet. I'm still trying to like it but i guess it's not made for me..

Barry M lipstick in Sunset

I love this color a lot. It's very pigmented and matte as i like, but it needs a bit of finger retouch after applying it as it tends to look cakey on the lips.

Sleek True Color Lipstick in Peaches&Cream

I absolutely adore this shade as it goes perfect with my skin tone and lips. Every time i apply it, i get the impression my lips look plump in such a sexy way. Same as or the Barry M lipstick, is really pigmented but needs a finger/lip brush retouch.

And the swatches

Prices: 28.99 RON for Sleek lipsticks and 27.99 RON for Barry M on Mya Shop. A decent price for such a nice quality.

Note: All products have been bought from my own budget and this post does not want to be an advertising for 3rd party companies.

BB Cream in Romania

2011-09-17T06:01:00.001-07:00

For the ones interested in buying this cream, you can find it in Romania too by clicking here. Price: 65 Ron

The tinny girl who lives in my ring

2011-09-15T12:24:00.000-07:00