Hits and Shits • October 2012

It's been a while since my last monthly favourite, so here i am again writing about Hits and Shits of October.

HITS:

First of all i want to mention my everyday colored lip butter of this month, Pink Truffle lip butter by Revlon. I can't say enough good words about this lip product, it's so wearable, moisturizing and easy to apply. I think that this kind fo warm rosy pink is perfect for autumn, it last 3 hours on me but as i said it's so easy to apply that you won't need the mirror!

Now let's talk about eyes! This month i've been loving my Wet N Wild Coloricon Eyeshadow 249 Vanity, this mini palette is composed by 6 shades, 3 matte and 3 shimmer. Since i started Uni i'm always in a hurry and with this palette i can do a nice nude smokie in 2 minutes, which is just what i need to look good. The eyeshadows are well pigmented and the lighter shades can be used as higlighter too.

 Moving on to foundation i wanna mention one of my latest purchase form Neve Cosmetics website. I generally don't use foundation during the day becase i don't feel like wearing it and i wanna let my skin braeth, i usually use it when i have a night out or some special event, but lately i had a bad brake out so i needed to cover up some pimples here and there. I chose Neve cosmetics Light Neutral high coverage foundation, which is a mineral product. I prefer to use this kind of natural make up when i have skin problems so my skin can breath and pores are not blocked. This foudantion reminds me a lot the Bare minerals one, in fact they are really similar but Neve cosmetics doesn't have SPF.

Last but not least there is my new blush brush 129 from MAC. There is nothing much to say about it, except that i adore it i use this brush almost every day to apply and blend my blsuh into my cheeks and it works very well.

SHITS:

I don't really have many shits for this moth except for two hair products: shampoo and conditioner by Moroccanoil. I konw this is a famous and well known hair brand but i tried these two products for litterally 2 months now and i don't see any difference. They are pretty expensive (20 Euro per product) i don't think i will repurchase them again, i was quite disappointed!

Hope you liked 'Hits and Shits' of October and don't forget to comment!

Love, Lucy

July Favourits

Welcome to my very first "favourites products of the month" blog post! 

Since i really like this kind of blog I though to start doing it too, so excited.

Revlon Lip Butter (Candy Apple):  

This is one of the easiest red lipsticks to wear! It gives off quite a bit of colour and is moisturising.

I always bring this in my bag and apply it without any mirror, for me it's juust the perfect lip butter.

Caudalie beuty elixir:

Now that is super doper hot here in Italy I like to have with me  this product so I can spray it onto my face when i'm feeling very hot, just to freshen me up a bit. And i love the smell!

Sébium Pore Refineer:

I've been using this cream since the first day I bought it, it does an excellent job on my skin. I apply it every day before my make up and it makes my skin so smooth and it feels amazing!

Maybelline Color Tattoo:

Color tatto from Maybelline is a perfect eyeshadow to use when you don't feel like wearing too much make up because is boiling hot during the summer. They are crease less which means you don't need any base and they last all day. They are also easy to apply even with fingers! I'm in love with the color Taupe which I think is a paspartout for every kind of look.

Dior Bikini Nail polish:

This is my absolute fav nail polish for the summer, it looks perfect on mediom and dark skin and it's a must have if you are ging to the beach.

Make up forevere Waterproof Eyebrow Corrector:

As I said I don't wear too much make up durinng summer, but I like define my brows. This is the perfect product for my brows because it is really waterproof and even after an entire day at the swimming pool it didn't move at all. Love it!

What are your favouritesproducts of the month? 

Love, Lucy

Light summer make up

This summer, I've been addicted to the naked 1 palette. I just think that it has such a perfect range of colours. I wanted to throw together a little 5 step tutorial showing you how I create my typical summer eye. Step by step instructions are below!

 1. Prepare your face and prime your eyes. I used Urban Decay's Primer Potion.
2. Fill your entire lid with SIN or a light shimmery eyeshadow.

3. Brush some medium to dark shimmer light brown shadow onto the outer third of the lid. Blend well. I used SIDECAR shadow.
4. Continue using the colour TOASTED applying it in the crease.
5.  Curl your lashes and Add mascara to your top and bottom lashes. I used Rimmel Lycra Lash Extender.

  While i was doing this tutorial my cat SID, my personal make-up artist helped  me :)

Let me a coment if you like the look!

Love, Lucy

Sephora Box

About a week ago i recived  my order form Sephora and after using all these new products for a while i can  tell you my thoughts on them!

After dusting this foundation on, you won't even be able to feel that it is there. It is amazing how light this product is, even if you go for full coverage as I do. Plus, this is one time I can make my dermatologist happy. She tells me not to leave the house without sunscreen on and it is built right into the BM foundation. No need to put some slimy, stinky sunscreen on your face. Thanks Bare Minerals. This product is a dream come true. It has made a tremendous difference in my skin. I would feel naked without it.

P.S. I highly recommend using the Kabuki brush if you want full coverage. If you like lighter coverage the Flawless Face brush is a great choice.

I wear this every day and is one of the best make-up products I own. I have oily skin and large pores and Primed & Poreless works to hide that like magic! Primed & Poreless Powder turns any foundation into high definition makeup. Powder technology transforms skin by visually minimizing pores, fine lines and imperfections for an airbrushed looking finish. This powder can be worn alone, or under and over foundation to prep skin, lockdown makeup and control shine for a complexion smoothing, flawless finish.

I  am completely and totally in love with this stuff! I have dark, sparse eyebrows and I've struggled to find something that looks natural but still gives the definition that I need. This product is amazing. You need just the smallest amount for both eyebrows so a tube will last a very long time, making it a great value. I got the color 3 which looks incredibly natural on me. I have very oily skin and this will last all day on me without fading, migrating or smearing. I use my MAC 208 to apply it and have had no application issues. Tiny dot on the back of the hand, coat the brush, start at the front of my brows and work my way through the tails, brush them with a spoolie and perfect all day. Absolute HG item here, can't say enough good things about it.

I decided to try out Too Faced Better Than False Lashes mascara($35) to see if it even compares as I have had false eye lashes applied to me, but I wouldn't want to apply them on a daily basis. Well, this three step system will have me batting my lashes all day! Too Faced Better Than False Lashes gave my lashes the length and volume of falsies, and truly looked like I was wearing falsies! Lasts ALL day long.

These are the 3 steps:

Step 1, Prime: Use 1-2 coats of the Activating Mascara Base and Top Coat to create a base to adhere the weightless Flexistretch™ nylon fibers.

Step 2, Build: Brush on 1-2 coats of the Flexistretch™ Nylon Fibers to build outrageous length and volume. Focus the Flexistretch™ fibers where you want extra length or volume.

Step 3, Seal: Finish by sealing the Flexistretch™ Nylon Fibers with 1-2 coats of the ultra-black Activating Mascara to create that “better than false lashes” effect. This final coat surrounds each nylon-coated lash while it melts and stretches the Flexistretch™ fibers into a long, thick, dramatic lash. 

This beauty balm offers multiple skincare and makeup benefits in one simple step. A powerful, multi-mineral complex instantly achieves a healthy glow and improves skin's overall appearance.

1. Light-diffusing pigments tint and add radiance (available in 4 shades)

2.Anti-aging, multi-mineral complex primes & prevents damage.

3. Moisturizes with oil-free hydration.

4. Hypo-allergenic and soothing for all skin types.

5. Broad-spectrum, chemical-free SPF 20

I 'm not used to wear foundation during the summer. This is my first beauty balm and I am addicted. I LOVE this beauty balm. I bought the nude glow because I stay tan so it is the absolute perfect match for me. It goes on so smoothly and easily, I just swipe it on with my hands every day. I can honestly say my skin looks healthier and more nourished after using this product.

I never thought that this would work as well as it did!!I have a lot of eyebrows so I dont need to draw them in, but a lot of times they like to go their own direction and it looks messy. Urban Brow Styling Brush and Setting Gel is a miracle. Never crunchy, my brows now look perfectly preened and defined without overly, sharp lines or or any darkening pigments. So, you won't end up with, "Vampira Brows!" I love this stuff!

 

  It may not be the most "creative" color selection but it still is very versatile - probably more so than the shimmery palettes. I can wear these colors to work and school, for more formal occasions and for nights out as well. This is good for "natural" and retro looks as well as smokey eyes. I like to use the darkest shades as liners and the light ones make for good subtle (!) highlight colors. I find matte eye shadows to be much more flattering than the overly shimmery eye shadows in the other Too Faced palettes. Furthermore, this matte formula lasts longer on my very oily eyelids. Naturally, this formula is not as smooth as a shimmer and takes more effort to blend, but I think it's worth the effort. Also, if you like very pigmented eye shadows, these is for you.

 

 

Do you own any of these products? Do you have any suggestion to make?

Please let me know!

Love, Lucy.

Dior summer nail polish

This evening I'll be showing you Dior Bikini, part of Dior's Croisette Collection for Summer 2012. St. Tropez is the other part of the nail polish duo, but it's a re-release - previously created especially for the Dior Boutique opening in St. Tropez and was a Limited Edition.

 Dior Bikini is a dusty spicy orange creme that applies smoothly...

 Moving on to a more natural and nude colour Dior Incognito 257 nail polish is a demure nude pink cream with a hint of grey. It's a fairly standard nude-colored polish but what I love about this one is that it doesn't make you look corpse-like. Coverage is semi-sheer which helps it look more natural. It makes the hands look polished and clean but it's easily dupeable. If you don't have a good nude-pink this is a good one and the formula is long-lasting with a smooth shiny finish.

What do you think? Is this a summer color you go for?

If you enjoyed this post, please take a second to "like" it! Thanks!

Neve Cosmetic

Hellou! Today i would like to talk about an italian cosmetic brand :)
First off i' ve to say that in Italy we don't have many cosmetics brands and the few we own aren't known out of the country... so i hope you'll find this post more interesting than others revews.
Neve Cosmetic was born in 2009 near Turin, and one of their main goals is to produce high quality mineral make up in Italy. All their products are made with natural ingredients and cruelty free. I prsonally own just two of their products which i totally love and i think i'll purchase more things from them in the future.
These are the 2 items i own:



















The first one is an eyeshadow palette which belongs to a group of palettes called "gli arcobaleni" which means RAINBOWS. This particular palette is named "Intensissimi" ( intense) and as you can see the coulours are very brights! Personally i really like this palette because the eyeshadows are very pigmented and sometimes i do enjoy give a touch of colour to my make up, but of course this choice might and might not like! So for those people who prefere natural and soft colours there are some others palettes...

As you can see there is a  wide range of colours.
















The second item i own is a little and cute kabuki brush called "catbuki" which i always bring with me in my bag so i can set my make up any time i need it. 

Here there are swatches from my palette:

Here i'll leave their website if you are interested in some of their products or at least give it a look! 
Neve Cosmetic: http://www.nevecosmetics.it/it/

ps
I don't know if they have international shipping but i thought once i'll have enough followers i could do a giveway if you like it :)

So please let me know what do you think guys!

Love, Lucy.

Crazy for Topshop!

I've always been a huge fan of topshop brand (clothes, accesorise and make up), so i decided to try one of the new blushes and highlighter. Let me say that i find the packaging lovely...

I have to admit that they are not my favourites blush and highlighter but i like how they look on my face, they give a natural and healthy look to my cheeks. The best thing about this two products is that they have a silky finish.
The blush specially dry in few secons with a more powdery finish, while the highlighter is perfect for medium and dark skin.
These two products are Head over heels (6£) and Highlighter in sunbeam (9£).

Then i picked up two Lip stain...

These two lip marker are quite strange because they seem more real maker than proper lip products, however i noticed that they have a cherry taste. I like to wear them in lazy days when i don't feel wearing too much make up.
The two coluors in photo are: Berry and Hot Shot (8£). I usually wear Hot shot during the day and Berry which is a little bit darker than the other one.

Last product i bought is a nail polish...

Topshop nail polish have reasonable prices and good quality so i often buy some of their polishes. Specially this one is almost a perfect duplicate of Period (531) one of the latest chanel polish best seller.
This colour is called Hidden Treasure (6£)

What do you think about Topshop items? And about their Make up? Can you suggest me some product?

Please let me know!

Love, Lucy.