DERMALOGICA, DARPHIN+CARGO, REAL TECHNIQUES by Sam Chapman AND THE EFFECTS OF SMOKING ON THE SKIN!

Okay , so again a long time has gone by since I've done any new posts, so I made 3 videos yesterday, and still need to do one more but for now I hope you find these useful!

In order for these videos to be more understandable you may want to check out these web sites for what certain definitions mean or what some ingredients are and how they work ...etc:

www.dermalinstitute.com

www.mychelle.com

In the first video I Talk about some Dermalogica products I got recently on a wonderful website www.beautyflash.co.uk ! ( You can get them in the USA too in stores or at Dermalogica shops/skin care centers...just check on line!)

They ship to HUNGARY as well!!

Their website is great and very easy to navigate! They feature options such as "ask our therapists" where you can email any questions you have concerning the products or skin type and "face mapping" which if you click on they ask a few ( I think too few...) questions about how your skin is, determining which products you should try! I do think that they need to ask more questions in order to get enough info together in order to figure out which products will suit you, but...it's better than nothing and they do show some alternatives as well.

Another great point of the web site is that, next to each product is not only a list of the active ingredients, but also states what effects they have and how they work! I rarely see stuff like this with product and it's so important!

The prices on the beauty flash site are cheaper than elsewhere, they ship for free within the UK and Ireland, plus you may choose a tester out of a huge list of products as a bonus! (They send 2 little packets, which you can get up to 4-5 uses out of them if you are wise about application)

UPDATE: I just received an email from Beauty Flash that they will have to increase their prices from april! :( Sad, but still worth comparing to retail stores/salons!

Watch the video below to find out more information and see which products I got!!

Second video is about Darphin and CARGO Cheek activator!

The Daprhin product is a cleansing balm, with aromatherapeutic Rosewood!

I talk about it and the benefits of rosewood in the video so not going to write too much about the product itself, just the availability!

USA:

www.lookfantastic.com

www.cheapsmells.com

www.feelunique.com

www.darphin.com (Store and Spa locator!)

UK:

www.salonskincare.co.uk

www.echemist.co.uk

www.johnlewis.com

http://uk.spacenk.com

www.darphin.co.uk (Store and Spa locator!)

HU:

Try larger pharmacies such as in Mammut or Westend Shopping centers!!

The second item I talk about is CARGO's Cheek Activator!

I believe you can get Cargo in Sephora, at least I know they used to sell their products.

I got this at Boots and it had a HUGE price reduction ..like the origional price was over 10 pounds and I got this for 4!! SO SO SO worth it! I LOVE it, it gives a perfect natural cheek color and kind of adapts to your skin color.

Usually cream color doesn't stay too well on me but this is super, and dries totally matte.

Third and last video for this post is about my new REAL TECHNIQUES brushes and the effects of smoking on the skin!

If you are a makeup addict and haven't heard of these you MUST MUST MUST do some research on them and watch Pixiwoo on youtube or just search them on there!! Lately everyone is buzzing about them and I was becoming very fascinated by them + needed to get some new brushes so I chose these! Let me tell you these brushes are wonderful! So amazing, that I decided to be a bit selfish and keep them for myself!

I talk and show them in the video a little bit, so here is the info on where you can find them!

( IF YOU want me to do a kind of tutorial on how they work , let me know and I will film a video for that...I didn't because there are tons and tons of them and even Samantha has some on the Real Techniques site!)

USA:

www.realtechniques.com

www.ulta.com ( They used to have more...for some reason they only have the powder brush for now...)

UK and HU (NOT BOOTS!) :

www.boots.com

www.love-makeup.co.uk

www.cocktailcosmetics.co.uk (Has also vegan cosmetics and brushes!)

So first off I DO NOT ENCOURAGE SMOKING, but I myself have smoked and I may still once in a while bum one off someone in social situations.

I don't buy them anymore and don't feel the urge to smoke anymore...the last time I had a cigarette I actually felt a bit groggy and sick...I am glad I have arrived to this point!

Having said that, I did this post because many of my friends and people I know are smokers and may be interested in what effects it has on the skin. So in the video that's what I talk about and try to explain in depth ( best to my knowledge ) what the physical effects are.

At the end I also say a couple of ideas to counter act the effects HOWEVER the obvious solution is to QUIT the habit all together!

I hope you will find them useful and will do a Vitamins video as soon as I can, I just have to record it!! :)

I am also planning on doing a post about harmful metals found in decorative cosmetics...I have the info but have to first "process" it then tape it for you all!

If anyone has any more ideas or questions please inbox me or leave a comment here or on my facebook page!

My top products for a real natural and polished look!!

Hey hey hey...

So here are the top products in my opinion that are great nor creating looks that are very natural. Obviously everyone is free to pick and choose which products they are interested in...I usually wear very minimal makeup ( for the past few years now..) and just do light foundation on super moisturized skin, some eyeliner(s) (brown+black) mascara, blusher and out the door. However I know that some girls/women only feel comfortable wearing a bit more makeup than that.

In these videos I talk about Face products as in foundation, primer, concealer, blush, eyeshadows, mascaras, pencils and lip color that I FEEL suit the criteria of NATURAL makeup. The product I believe will be suitable for all ages. Most of the products are matt but I do talk about some frosty colors and some creamy textures...

I made a few videos and separated them, because I just have a lot of products that I wanted to show you and the first video was just way too long (over 30 min.)...but this is probably better because you can just skip the parts that you aren't interested in!

All of these are from my personal kit, and you don't have to get the exact same ones, but it's just to show you the shades I think suit the category in general.

Keep to matt finish stuff, light weight primers, concealers and foundations... the key is to only enhance your own features slightly and make your skin look as healthy as possible.

Here you go and if you have any questions or suggestions for a next video LET ME KNOW..either on facebook or here! Tootles xx

Face coverage:

Face Color:

Eyes:

Mascara and Lip color:

Update Video a.k.a. WHERE THE HECK HAVE I BEEN + my fave YouTube channels!

HEYYYYAAAA!!!!

Finally back, and am very sorry it took this long!! You have now idea how chaotic, stressful and cold the past few weeks have been!! We moved to a new apartment and of corse MANY MANY things were either not working or where just 50% working or just basically totally half assed...

The worst and most crippling issue was that our heating system was so old, it should have been in a museum...it wasn't working at all and the entire flat was like an igloo. AWFUL AWFUL AWFUL!

Whatever so I just made a video earlier today about what's been going on but MAINLY about the YouTube channels I check out every day. Now, I watch many different ones but THESE are the BEES KNEES!! They are entertaining, they teach great tips and give useful advise aaaannndd you will be watching videos that are NOT A WASTE OF TIME...although of corse I still love Keyboard Cat and Antoine Dodson song hahahaha ( If you don't know these CHECK them out..at least once )!!

Here is the video and below are the links to the channels!

GOSSMAKEUPARTIST:

Short and very informative videos. Goss seems to know his stuff on beauty and skincare and also combated acne and problematic skin, so is well educated in the topic and also does videos like "How to minimize pores with makeup" or "How to clear acne"... etc.

He uses a wide range of products, so I am sure there will be stuff that is affordable and will appeal to any age and budget.

Awesome advice on how to find dupes of high end products in drug stores , what products are rip offs and which ones are great value and quality...

http://www.youtube.com/user/gossmakeupartist?feature=g-user-u

PIXIWOO:

Brilliantly talented and lovely makeup artist sisters.

They mainly do celebrity inspired looks, but they do more red carpet or beauty campaign looks, rather than very "in your face" crazy music video makeup (though they have those too).

The looks they do are very suitable and appropriate I think for any age group and are super wearable.

They also use many different products, so you don't have to feel like everything has to be super expensive for it to look good (YES PEOPLE, some cheaper brands are great too!!!)

http://www.youtube.com/user/pixiwoo?feature=g-user-u

NIKKIETUTORIALS:

Fun and entertaining personality...she is talented and very nice. I think she seems so cool also because she isn't afraid to be herself, which I find very empowering and inspiring. I think today we live in a world where there are so much expectations of how you should look or whatever or else you get stamped as one or more of the following : Moron,Idiot,Ugly,Fat,Whore,Fag,Gay,Stupid...and the list goes on and on... Frankly I am just very tired of this "trend"... the people who do this and talk like this have NO CLUE the real damage they cause.

GETTING BACK TO THE POINT...

So, she uses loads of MAC which is great if you are very intrigued by their stuff , or if you are like me and always are a bit overwhelmed, her videos can help you narrow down what you are looking for.

The looks she does are more INTENSE and strong, so those of you looking for more statement makeup you will LOVE her channel! :) (If they are too crazy, you can always just pick out certain points of her looks and make it your own.

http://www.youtube.com/user/NikkieTutorials/featured

PETRILUDE:

The master of creative and drag looks! I don't even have anything to say..just watch his videos and be inspired!! YOU WILL!! PLUS we all know highlighting an contouring is what makes Miss Kimmie (Kardashian) and others (Tyra, Iman, J.Lo..etc) sooo glamourous and the only way to learn how to get those techniques down if you can pull off KILLER Drag makeup skills...!! Take notes!!:)

http://www.youtube.com/user/petrilude

KANDEEJOHNSON:

Probably one of the cutest, sweetest people I have seen on the web. This woman is so cute! She does videos on makeup, hair, DIY projects, lifestyle...everything!! She is very motivating and inspiring! Great videos for all ages and styles! Lots of product reviews, tutorials...etc. I am telling you , if you are sad or feeling down Kandee will make you feel better... I don't know how she does it but ... I know after I watched her last XMAS video on how she decorated her house I felt like a kid again..just so inspiring and uplifting!:)

http://www.youtube.com/user/kandeejohnson

So those are my main top watched channels on YouTube, but there are a few more great ones...I can do an update post about them sometime if you all would like that... but for now check these out! :)

I'll try to do a post tomorrow too!! Tootles till then ;) xx

LiLash 3rd week +2 days review...

Sorry for being late, I was supposed to post this out on wednesday! Honestly the reason for me not doing it, is because I wasn't seeing any progress and wanted to wait, maybe it would get more "exciting".

I usually do the photos in the morning, so it's friday morning now, and I must tell you...MY LASHES ARE ALREADY SUPER LONG!!! :)

Probably I didn't even notice, because the color of them hasn't changed and the tips are quite light/fair...but I just applied a tiny bit of natural looking mascara and...WOW!! I think the photos speak for themselves!

Super excited for the upcoming next weeks :)))...

Crazy though how light the color of my lashes are...huge difference with some mascara...

LEFT eye NO mascara AND WITH mascara:

RIGHT eye NO mascara AND WITH mascara (sorry for the crap photo :S):

So what do you think??

My Foundations...Video and photos

I made my first video, and I was super nervous...which is strange because I've been on TV a good few times before and haven't been this awkward about it in the past...but whatever...bare with me, I tried very hard to be normal and say what I wanted to :D.

Anyway I still will write a few lines below the swatches, in case I forgot anything in the video!

First of all let me just say, I usually use products that other people don't use..I don't know why...that doesn't mean anyone is using the wrong stuff, I just like to try different things and try not to spend too much money on products...I search for quality and nice prices!

I also have a bunch of KRYOLAN ULTRA FOUNDATION and DERMACOLOR...I didn't include those in this , because I try to use those as concealers. If you are curious I can make a post later about them.

Group 1. Thicker foundations

Brands:

Dianne Brill Smoothing Coverage Foundation

Paris Berlin Le Fluid

Sephora Perfecting Cover Foundation

Dianne Brill:

I only did one swatch...the no.3 shade is mixed with something else now... :S 30ml/"tub".

Strong coverage with a porcelain finish!

Paris Berlin:

WATER PROOF.

It does dry dry! It doesn't look it in the photo but, trust me it isn't moisturizing.

Finish is more matt, medium to thick coverage.

100 ml/ bottle.

Sephora:

Matt thicker coverage foundation. I would probably say medium thick to thick.

The shades don't turn color and they stay on for a long time.

Better for normal to oily skin.

35 ml/bottle.

Group two: Medium coverage non-matt finish

Nars Sheer Glow

YSL Perfect Touch Radiance

NARS SHEER GLOW:

Read more about it in previous post... Medium thick to thick coverage, NOT MATT DRY finish.

30ml/bottle

YSL:

Built in brush, shades are too pink and don't have enough colors!

Coverage is similar to Nars sheer glow.

Don't know how many ml, but MAXIMUM 30ml/bottle. MESSY!!!!

Group three: Sheer coverage, natural finish OIL FREE

Bourjoise Healthy Mix Serum

Maybelline Fit Me

Shiseido Dual Balance

Bourjoise: 30ml/bottle..natural to light medium coverage.

Maybelline: 30ml/bottle...SUPER light coverage, slightly buildable coverage. They have MANY shades!!! Hope it comes to Europe!!!

Shiseido: 30ml/bottle...natural to medium coverage. Quite a good range of shades..this was the lightest I believe...

As you can see they all look pretty similar, so think before spending a bundle on "designer" names...usually it's totally not worth it!

DISLIKES:

These are usually too oily or creamy, or they have a strong chemical smell (studio fix by mac!!!) , can dry streaky, change shades when they have dried and or they do not sit well on the skin. I have a few other brands I have tried and not liked, but I only have these for now...

Chanel:

Too oily for a light weight product, it literally slides off the skin...very strange.

I have however tried AQUALUMIERE and that one is FANTASTIC! I don't exaclty know how much product is in it, but i am sure it would be also max 30ml/bottle...I just think there are waaaaaaaaaaay better products on the market than this "Buy me because I have a famous designer name" crap...excuse my french.

Come on... does this look oil free to you?!..No WAY!

Only try it if you are in to the "I only wear tinted moisturizer" thing, or if you have very uneven skin and don't want to wear a thick foundation...(moisturizer + tinted moisturizer+ light weight foundation).

I just do not like this at all.

I don't know the amount in the tube but surprise surprise .. probably 30ml..or 50ml.

The coverage is very sheer..obviously.

AAAAAND here is the video... Should I do more? Maybe I'll get more confident with time...who knows... :D

Hope you find it useful!!

Tomorrow LiLash update...!!!

NARS Sheer Glow Foundation

Since I am totally obsessed with NARS products and needed a new foundation, I knew exactly which brand I wanted to try out.

So as you've probably read previously (hope you have...) I am a major fan of foundations that aren't too thick and give a more natural finish to the skin. My top fave's so far where the Dianne Brill Fresh Water Pearl, Make Up For Ever's Face and Body...and then my cheaper alternative fave is Bourjoise Healthy Mix Serum.

All these are fabulous and I truly do recommend them for when your skin is more normal and you don't have to "cover up" as much... but there were and still are days, when I would have a few blemishes and irritations or just felt down right nasty and wished that these beautiful foundations would just cover up a little bit more. THAT is what this foundation does and that is why it's fantastic!

There are many reviews on line, the product receives negative and positive comments and reviews. The thing is, i think people either expect way too much, or don't pick foundations to suit there skin types, and end up being unsatisfied.

The biggest complaints are the fact that it isn't "glowy" or there is trouble with the application and that it isn't very sheer enough.

NARS Sheer Glow Foundation is NOT as sheer as MUF Face and Body or any of those types though it IS a light weight more natural finish foundation.

In regards to the glow effect...don't expect to be straight up shimmery and highlighting, it's glowy because it doesn't dry as for example MAC Studio Fix fluid. It is superb for normal to dry skin which can handle a bit of moisture..or at least the finish isn't matt.

Application wise, my first question to the makeup artist at the NARS counter was, "How is it the best way to apply this foundation?"..This should be the first question you should ask the sales person ( and then hope he or she knows the answer...but that's a totally different story) when you buy any product. I was told to get the best results, I should just use my fingers. I'm fine with doing that... I prefer brushes and I am sure there's a great way to apply it with them, but whatever...if that's the best way then so be it!

Before the photos just to show how amazing this product is, let me just remind you all of the following:

No matter what type of foundation you use, the results will mostly be based on the condition of your SKIN! NOT the product it self! So remember... exfoliate every 10 days (in general, with an exfoliator that suits your needs) and moisturize!

Color is Santa Fe

Amount is 30 Ml

Blended on my hand... it blends towards the left...

See how it doesn't seem dry or waxy?! Just perfect!

Ok, and here are the most important photos, the before and after...

BEWARE the before photo is scary! ( And I HATE that you will all see me with no makeup, but whatever..must make some sacrifice in the name of research!! )

AFTER NARS Sheer Glow ... (+ YSL Touche Eclat + NARS Luster Blush)

MUCH MUCH MUCH BETTER!!! and I have no concealer anywhere else except the YSL under my eyes.

APPLICATION:

Twist off the cap and put some of the product on your finger...just dab it on the opening of the bottle...

Apply little "spots" of foundation to the cheeks , then use middle and ring finger together and blend the product around the face in little circular movements... repeat on opposite side.

on forehead do the same "spot" trick just in a V shape starting from in between your eye brows and move the product up and outwards.

I didn't even put powder over this.

It took like 5 minutes...MAXIMUM!

What are your top foundations? Have you tried NARS??

LiLash 2 weeks update!

Hello hello!!

It's been two weeks since I started using LiLash, and in the previous posts I had mentioned that my lashes felt strange... heavy even, also experienced a bit of veiny-ness in my eyes sometimes... well I guess It's true what previous bloggers have written and said (youtube), it goes away... you probably get used to it...

So I know I said I would't write my own opinion, but I have to ...a little bit at least.

I possibly see some length in my lashes...I am not 100% sure if I am just telling myself this, or if it's true, but they do seem to have a bit more length. However I ABSOLUTELY noticed that the lashes are growing stronger and a bit darker. They just look fuller than before.

Here are the photos with and without mascara ... you be the judge :) :

LEFT SIDE No mascara:

LEFT with mascara:

RIGHT SIDE no mascara:

RIGHT with mascara:

So what do you think? Click the images I you want to see better! (Besides the obvious that mascara makes a HUUUUUUUGE difference!!!)

I am very much looking forward to results after week 4, as in general it takes 4-6-8 weeks for the results to be very noticeable :)

Tomorrow I'll do a new post, but not exactly sure what to write about ... I have a couple of ideas though... any suggestions are welcome though ;)

xx