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KIKO Ocean feel: Challenge day five

I could not feel the ocean. I will be very honest: 1) It dries the skin 2) It does not look smooth 3) Fills into the lines Could not feel the ocean. Cliomakeup gave 5.5 but I would give lower than that. Sorry, Kiko, I love you but I have to be honest with you. Being honest is a part of love. It is good to know this though:  KIKO MILANO does not carry out or order testing on animals, pursuant to the relative European laws.

Kiko 3+3: What to expect?

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Yes I know, I am guilty of Black Friday shopping... I bought three things and three to come with it... 1) Makeup sponge  I bought this one cause it is quite useful and it is one of the best sponges you can do makeup with. 2) Hydrating cream - Christmas special  (17.99 euro) This one smells so nice and natural with shea butter. 3) Lipstick base  I have never used a lipstick base but I think it can be very useful. I have very dry lips. 4) Kiko nail lacquer  This is the simple nail polish that shines your nails... it is simple but elegant. 5) Baked blush 1  (12.99 euro) This colour is really beautiful. It is coral and it smells like cookies, it smells also like a hand cream from the 1980s. 6) Twos-sides eye shadow brush  (10.99 Euro) I have one of these, but when I use it more often, then I need a second one, cleaner one... so it is never a loss to have an extra. I will write the evaluations of these products when I try... but wait for me, cause it

Bobby Brown: The super transparent powder

As promised I tried today Bobby Brown  finishing powder. I will be very brief. 1) It is quite transparent with some light 2) Could not see it well on my face, perfect transparency 3) It did not dry my skin... So I would say in this case I suggest it, a good one, good consistency. Unfortunately Bobby Brown is not cruelty-free... Neither Shiseido... But Bellàpiere is, so it is your choice at the end of the day, but just keep in mind that those brands that sell in China do not have to obey the laws it seems, and it is very common that most of the products sell there. For now, that is it... since our best 24 days with Clinique will start soon. I have also learnt that Clinique is not cruelty-free either, however, now that it is purchased, will try the products and inform you on how they are good or bad or neutral on the dry and sensitive skin. Have a good Sunday!

Why do I write this blog?

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I think that I need to make clear a couple of things about this blog. There are a couple of reasons why I am writing this blog. One is for sure interest in cosmetics and natural-looking and good looking self-care. The second major reason why I write a blog is that I have dry skin since I am 19 years old. I started to use a hydrating cream when I was 19, before that no makeup no hydrating cremes, nothing. Maybe some nail polish from time to time. Even about that, I was not so careful. I did not start wearing makeup almost till I was 26 or 27. That makeup was mascara and some blush and some lipstick, that is it. In these years, I discovered so many cosmetics, so being 35 in the last five years, have gathered so much information, bought so many things, and had a chance to compare them. I really want to be honest about these things and also want to share the good suggestions with you, especially for those who have dry skin, my recommendations would be plenty. In the future, I want

Bellàpiere

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As promised, today I tried the powder of Bellàpiere after BB cream, used just a bit of it. It has a great texture, it is soft, not heavy, does not dry the skin and it looks really good and natural. So I suggest it as much as I suggest Shiseido. I do not use it as a foundation, but I think that it is great to give some light, cover the imperfect parts and still look nice and natural. So yes I do agree that it is worth the money, and after you open it you can use it for 36 months! I think it can even go longer than that... This photo is a product of Bellapiere that I have not heard before, banana setting powder, it seems to be a good product... I just insert a photo here for you to see how the products look like... mine also looks similar in regard to packaging. Banana setting powder So now remains only three items in the challenge accepted  version. Have a nice weekend! Bobby Brown Nude Finish Illuminating Powder  Kiko Ocean Feel Loose Powder Transparent  Couvrance: Avè

Happy with Shiseido Seven Colour Powder

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In line with the blog post Challenge accepted , I tried today Shiseido seven colour powder.  Although there are different ways to use it I used the brightening version , mixing all the colours. So basically I did use it without makeup. I know what you think, you might think it is not the right way, but it was fine. 1) Shiseido seven colour powder does not dry the skin 2) It looks very nice and natural 3) Since I did not have makeup I cannot tell you how it would fit the rest but I think that it can be a day saver even... SUGGEST IT 100 PERCENT! We continue with the challenge tomorrow...

My Favourite Things: Cosmetics You will not Regret Buying

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In this blog, I will tell you all the products I love the most, that are economic or expensive, that are from known brands or unknown brands, those that are colourful or nude... but those things that you will never regret having. Let us start! Hmmm. I have been using makeup more heavily since I am thirty. Nevertheless, there are things I am sure of, and there are things that I am still trying and seeing. Here are all those I DEFINITELY LOVE TO HAVE AND DEFINITELY NOT SORRY TO HAVE BOUGHT: 1) Let us start with lipsticks. Which ones are my favourite? Let us start with the red lipstick , Lancôme Isabella inspired by Isabella Rossellini  matte red, nice texture, nice colour, live saver, evening saver, evening beauty everything that lights you up and makes you look like "I know how to use the right red". It is one of the favourite lipsticks I have... LANCOME Rossellini Red Lipstick Second lipstick I love I definitely love is Kiko matte velvet passion pink... I have b