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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo (+) - Review

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Effaclar DUO[+]  is a anti-blemish cream, specifically formulated to target the key signs of oily, blemish-prone skin.  La Roche-Posay is a French pharmacy brand and known for their sensitive and effective products. This product has won beauty awards and has many people saying that this is the best anti-acne product ever. Well... Price 19,99€ This is similar to AvĂ©ne Cleanance Expert. After applying, this left my skin velvety. My skin didn't get oily so fast, which is a plus. I applied this in the morning and evening after cleansing. At first I saw some results, but slowly. Then after a while just no, my skin was horrible. I had high expectations for this product, but it feels like nothing can fight against acne.  And here is my experience. After 1 week- At the beginning my skin was getting worse and I was really worried. But by the end of the week my skin is looking better. Less redness, fewer breakouts, scars fading faster and skin is smoother. 2 weeks- A...

Rimmel Lasting Finish Foundation - Review

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In need for a cheaper drugstore full coverage foundation? Try Rimmel Lasting Finish 25hr Foundation With Comfort Serum. With SPF 20. They say that this blends flawlessly, seamlessly, instantly and easily into the skin. And that this is sweat, humidity and transfer proof up to 25 hours. Well not exactly. Price 7,99-9,99€ This foundation blended nicely into the skin, but left a sticky finish (even with powder). Full coverage wasn't thick and was lightweight. The coverage is buildable, but then it gets really sticky and thick. It definitely transfers onto clothes (my dark blue coat proves that). Finish was natural.  After 5-6 hours my skin was shining like a diamond and the foundation felt uncomfortable. This stayed on with sweat and humidity, only coverage was slightly lighter and cake-y. After 10 hours coverage was a lot lighter and didn't look attractive. I wore this with and without a primer. With primer the foundation stayed matte longer, but without primer th...

Bourjois Delice de Poudre DUO Bronzing Powder & Highlighter - Review

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With a chocolate mixed sunscreen scent and a chocolate bar appearance. What could be better than Bourjois Bronzing Powder with glints of sunshine + Highlighter ? This lovely duo gives you a light sparkly sun-kissed glow. Best for those who are beginners at makeup. This bronzer has a light, but natural finish. The highlighter leaves a glowy, sparkly sheen. Both of these are really light, so you might want to apply more. Yet it leaves skin looking naturally sun-kissed. I bought the only shade available in store 55. I like this duo, but I think there are better bronzers and highlighters out there.

Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder - Review

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As a person who is "blessed" with oily skin, a mattifying pressed powder is a must-have. Rimmel's Stay Matte Long Lasting Pressed Powder  has a natural shine control with natural minerals. It is supposed to keep shine under control up to 5 hours. I'm not really sure about that, but it keeps my skin matte for few hours. After applying and re-applying it, my foundation feels really lightweight and skin refreshed. The scent of the powder is nice. I like that this a mineral powder. The packaging could be better. This keeps my foundation in place longer and is really light, so I definitely recommend it.

How To Sleep Better

Sleep is very important, because our bodies need to rest and our brain needs to process the information gotten during the day. The cells renew and you get energy to live. Also more sleep makes you feel better, improves memory, increases creativity, sharpens attention, helps keep healthy weight, lowers stress and more. To have more energy and a healthier life, try to have at least 8 hours of sleep every night. But how to sleep better? There are many ways and here are some Cut out late night caffeine Dark and cozy bedroom Avoid a heavy, big meal before bed If you want to shower before bed, then shower with cold water to lower your body temperature Try yoga and stretching before bed Avoid bright lights before going to bed Don't use your phone in bed, try to put any gadgets away half an hour before sleeping Make sure your bed and pillows are comfortable Develop a sleep routine and make sleep a priority Exercise regularly Sleep is also an essential in beauty.  During sl...

Dove DermaSpa Summer Revived Body Lotion - Review

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Over the winter I've gotten so pale that it's creepy. So to welcome spring with colors and not look sick, I got Dove DermaSpa Summer Revived  self tanning body lotion. It is supposed to give skin a healthy-looking bronze glow. This luxurious body lotion also deeply moisturises skin. It combines natural tanners and Cell-Moisturisers®. Suitable for sensitive skin.  To get tanner apply it every day on clean, dry skin evenly until you get the sunkissed tan. The scent is not really pleasant for me. After the second application I already had a light glow and tan. After the fourth application, there where some uneven parts from bad blending, also my arms and legs were darker than other parts. I also applied it on my face, but since I wash my face and use other products, it didn't really do much. My neck had the same problem. This lotion  nicely moisturised my skin and  didn't leave me sticky.  Overall this body lotion really works. I got a light glow and tan. Jus...

BeYu Perfect Teint Make Up Base - Review

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BeYu Perfect Teint is a makeup base for a flawless complexion. The slightly tinted texture has a matt finish and will keep your foundation in place for longer. Paraben-free and oil-free. For all skin tones, it is supposed to adapt to your skin tone. Price 16,90€ You can also wear it on its own, but this universal tone is a bit too dark for me. I seriously need a tan.  It evened out my skin and covered most of the imperfections, while being lightweight and really matte.  The foundation lasted longer matte and looked better after many hours.  I didn't even have to use a concealer to hide my blemishes. I like the idea of extra coverage with primer. This make-up base is really light and mattifying. So it's really good for problem skin and doesn't cause breakouts.

John Frieda Beach Blonde Shampoo And Conditioner - Review

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I really really want summer. Only few months to go, but to get the summer feeling, why not try the shampoo that was a hit last summer.  John Frieda Cool Dip Purifying Shampoo cleanses thirsty, heat-damaged hair. Leaves hair silky soft  and lightly textured, for an effortlessly tousled beach style.  John Frieda Smooth Seas Detangling Conditioner unties knots and snags. Formulated with Kukui Nut Oil, lightweight conditioner gently nourishes and detangles hair. Both are infused with energising mint. First of all I love the green cute packaging, already summer vibes. The size is really good for travelling. The shampoo gets nice and foamy. The scent is minty and refreshing. Conditioner has this thick texture that is really comfortable to massage into the hair.  My hair is soft, silky  and lightly smells minty. I noticed that my hair had light tousled waves (usually it's super straight) and more volume. Overall my hair feels super healthy. I'm in love with ...

Lumene Beauty Base Matifying & Pore Minimizing Primer

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A lot of beauty gurus talk about primers and how important they are, I decided try one out. In Estonia there is a small selection of primers, which is disappointing. Anyways Lumene has a shine neutralizing and pore minimizing primer for oily and combination skin. It primes the skin with a matt finish and a smooth base for makeup.  The texture is kind of like silicone, absorbs fast, feels funny on skin and it's kind of difficult to understand where I applied and where I still need to apply it. First few hours it stays matt, but with my oily skin afterwards feels cake-y. When I took my makeup off after many hours, my skin looked better and it didn't cause me to breakout.  I think this primer works pretty well and does minimize pores.

Gosh Velvet Touch Matt Lipstick - Review

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I was on a mission to find a matte lipstick, because it's kind of a trend right now? While shopping with  Kelly  and we found Gosh Velvet Touch Matt Lipstick. I bought the shade 002 Rose. Price 6,70€ This lipstick is moisturising and comfortable on lips. The only bad thing would be that  the color varies with different lighting, so beware. One moment it's light and pink, the other it kinda looks red or purple-ish. The lipstick  lasts pretty long and has a matt nice finish.

Lumene True Mystic Precise Tip Eyeliner - Review

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This is a long-wear precise eyeliner. Dark pigment, water resistant formula and short drying time - everything you need in an eyeliner to stay all day. It has a long flexible tip that is easy to use. Since I'm still new with eyeliner, I end up with a mess and a thick line, but I'm getting better. One thing that bothered me was that the very tip didn't color. Like this is supposed to be a precise tip eyeliner, but the tip doesn't work, like what? But later I found ways for it to work a little, so I could do cat eyes with this. I like the pigment and texture. The pigment doesn't stay black very long and might start running. Overall I think that it's a good eyeliner.