Get Inspired FormulaX nail polishes + else (part 11)

Hi Everyone!

     Do you need some inspiration to make your nails «smiling»? To be crazy beautiful? Well, don't go too far because i may just got what you need!

!!! WARNING !!!

The paragraph below is a repeat ... for my review on the products 
used this time, go under the last picture.

     I have on my nails a combination of FormulaX for Sephora nail polishes + effects as well as primer & finish coat. Because the FormulaX is such a beautiful and tempting range of polishes and various effects that, for once, i couldn't resist and plunge head first. The best way to please yourself is to buy the Twenty-Two set which includes ... 22 colours and effects. Yes it's a mini size but frankly does it really matter? Nail polish bottles are hard to empty so maybe here, it will be different?! What about the longevity? AMAZING ... 8 days!

Today, this is a variation and possibility for your nails ... enjoy!

From left to right:  XloveRouge (colour)  + Wham! (effect) 

     I'm still exploring the different possibilities with all of these exciting nail polishes from the FormulaX set and mixing different brands as well. But today, my nails are 100 % FormulaX, using in particular the nail polish that you gonna receive from Sephora when you're a VIBRouge : XloveRouge (well, i can't put a heart shape but it's the same thing!). For a total full gel effect, apply two coats.
      I decided to sprinkle a bit of Wham! to depict dying petals falling from trees this Spring!! (yeah, i know ... nostalgy is here!), but buttom line, my nails scream «vavavoom» like that and it's a nice change.

See you for another round soon!!

Review of the «Ultra Rich Body Cream in Shea Butter» from L'Occitane

Hi Everyone!

     Moisturizing your body to keep your skin happy is an every day job, finding a product that will deliver thy hydration can be difficult. Let's see today if this «Ultra Rich Body Cream in Shea Butter» from the L'Occitane can do the job.

What is it supposed to do for your skin?

• created for dry to very dry skin
• concentrated with 25% of Shea butter
• 24hr hydration from Apricot oil
• not greasy / quickly absorbed
• helps to restore the hydrolipidic film
• moisturizing extracts of Linseed+Marshmallow+Sweet Almond+Honey

What do i think about it?

     Huge claims for this items ...!

This body cream has a very very thick texture, which is not helpful first to apply onto the skin because it dries for fast, it's crazy, you barely have time to cover some skin and a huge amount of it is required to do the whole body!! So, we're far from any gliding. The smell is exactly the one frome the shea butter, so if you don't like it ... it won't be your new best friend.

     This been said, what about the hydration? With all those ingredients, it should be close to heaven?! Well, i must say that it was moisturized but didn't last an entire day. I know it's supposed to help dry to very dry skins ... frankly, i doubt it! On winter time, you'll still have your crocodile skin.

      You have one size offered at Sephora - 200ml/7oz -  at CAD$48.00  which places this product on an expensive side (same thing on the website of the brand - L'Occitane). I just don't see myself spending such an amount of money on something that won't last longer and requires so much product. I had a sample size - 8ml/0.27oz - and one shot to make up my mind. It wasn't enough to cover my whole body! 

      

      So, bottom lines, i'm not a big fan of the shea butter smell, was absorbed crazy too fast and you probably going to used up the whole jar in no time! Not sure it's worth that much money. I'm sure i can find something out there with a bigger moisturizing effect and a really nice smell but for a much reasonable price! Obviously, pretty much like any other product for your body, your face and not forgetting any make-up item, results usually varies, that's why we are so different.

     Will i be interesting at buying a full size? Out of the question! It's a pass for me.

P.S: this review reflects my personal opinion, not influenced by anyone.

The result may be different for everyone.

Review of the «BADgal Lash» Mascara from Benefit Cosmetics!

Hi Everyone,

    Time to talk again about mascaras my friends, and today we go visit one from the high-end brands.

      Probably one of the most loved ones from this brand - «BADgal Lash Mascara» from Benefit Cosmetics.

        So, let's get straight to the point and see what can it do for our lashes:

• full and voluminous lashes
• gives the effect of false eyelashes
• big old-fashioned way brush

What do i think about it?

     This mascara from Benefit Cosmetics exists just in Black but it is offered in a regular and a waterproof formula as well. 

    

    From the 1st application, i was pleasantly surprised of the result: big, full, beautiful lashes, but i must say that the formula seems to be a little bit heavy for my lashes and after maybe less than an hour, instead of the lenght and curb, the result was more flat!! NOT GOOD. And then, i remembered a video suggested to use an eyelash curler few short minutes after the application of the mascara and bamm ... i've got my «vavavoum» effect that i love so much for the whole day! Couldn't be more perfect!!
     No problem to separate the lashes, so no clumps and no flakes for me (but i know a very close friend who wasn't so lucky ... so see, results always varies!). The formula is a bit dry but you can build it up no problem.
     The brush is a good old big one which definitely helps to obtain this result.

     

     The formula stays put all day long on your lashes and resist a little bit a watery eye but forget the splash in the pool because it's just the regular formula (i didn't try the waterproof one, i can't tell you if it's safe for the pool!!). Can i take it off easily? YES with face oils no problem to remove any mascara.

      So, what are my final thoughts about this mascara? I really love it, will i repurchase it ... YES at CAD$26.00 (+ tax) at Sephora for instance, it's worth the money! As i already mentioned in previous mascara's reviews, i like the «vavavoum» effect for my lashes, that's what i'm looking for and what i can get from this mascara. 

(P.S: As always, this is my personal opinion about this 

product which wasn't influenced by anyone. Keep in mind that the 

result will vary on everyone, so you'll have to try to see what 

it does for yourself!)

Get Inspired - FormulaX nail polishes + else (part 10)

Hi Everyone!

     Do you need some inspiration to make your nails «smiling»? To be crazy beautiful? Well, don't go too far because i may just got what you need!

!!! WARNING !!!

The paragraph below may be somehow a repeat ... for my review on the products 
used this time, go under the last picture!

     I have on my nails a combination of FormulaX for Sephora effects as well as primer & finish coat, a Revlon ColorStay Longwear Nail Enamel colour and a Sally Hansen nail lacquer. Because the FormulaX is such a beautiful and tempting range of polishes and various effects that, for once, i couldn't resist and plunge head first. The best way to please yourself is to buy the Twenty-Two set which includes ... 22 colours and effects. Yes it's a mini size but frankly does it really matter? Nail polish bottles are hard to empty so maybe here, it will be different?! What about the longevity? AMAZING ... 8 days!

Today, this is a variation and possibility for your nails ... enjoy!

From left to right:  Red Carpet (Revlon) / Petal Pusher (Sally Hansen) + Bombshell (effects) /  Red Carpet (Revlon) / Petal Pusher (Sally Hansen) 
+ Bombshell (effects) 

     I'm still exploring the different possibilities with all of these exciting nail polishes out there and today, it's a very interesting mix on my nails. 

     Red Carpet applied very easily but you have to be a bit more careful and fast runner with the Petal Pusher which is drying super fast. I like this combination of colours, something «meow» and dolly at the same time!! Bombshell suits perfectly this kind of soft and very light colour, love it!

     When it's time to remove everything, you have to work a bit more to get rid of Bombshell but nothing crazy.

See you for another round soon!!

Video - Review of the Bite Beauty Lip Mask

Hi Everyone!

     It's time to think at your lips and how to give them some love. Yes, using a lip balm on a regular basis makes a difference at keeping them soft, smooth and totally kissable, but like any area of your body, you can do more. The idea of a lip mask is great !

    Just like for your face, having various masks in order to bring something more to your lips, to treat them, hydrate them, heal them ... because i don't know for you, but for me, each year it seems that my lip balm which is my Saint Graal - Balea Face in Bergamot, suddenly is not enough anymore to fight the constant dryness and dehydration. It could be the perfect time for a lip mask.

    You won't find a lot of them out there ... frankly, barely any :-(
Few months ago, i bought the one from the brand Bite Beauty at Sephora and i am ready to give you my opinion on this tube! Have a good look at this video (you can find it on my Youtube chanel: www.youtube.com/user/moviesbyrevin) for all your questions.

VIDEO - BITE BEAUTY LIP MASK

     As mentioned in my video, Tati from her chanel on Youtube, came up with a very interesting way to use this product, here's her suggestion ... be inspired as well:

Yummy Lip Scrub Tip Tuesday

    If you know an excellent lip balm and even better a REAL lip mask, please let us know, share your secret weapon for having amazing lips!!
    Thank you for following me.

    Revin.

Review of the «Voluminous Power 24h» mascara from L'Oreal

Hi Everyone,

    Time to talk again about mascaras my friends, and today we go visit one from the drugstore brands.

      One of the different 'voluminous' from this brand - «Voluminous Power 24h» from L'Oréal.

        So, let's get straight to the point and see what can it do for our lashes:

• dramatic, powerful volume for 24h
• innovative collagen formula
• ultra-large brush

What do i think about it?

     This mascara from L'Oréal exists in a various range of Black (because black is not dark enough!!) in stores (and apparently is offered in a brown colour as well?!?), plus a waterproof formula (which i tried). 

    

    From the 1st application, i hated this mascara which clumped my lashes like nobody business (even you can't really see it on the picture!). Impossible to separate them and if you take a closer look at the brush, it not a surprise because it's already clumpy at the source, so far from the «vavavoum» effect that i love so much! Forget the sexy lashes promised or at least for me, it never happened. I admit that i only used it few short times, maybe when the formula will get drier, it might become different but frankly i won't give it more try, i'm done with it!! And as it's not enough, few flakes appeared quickly.
        The formula is wet which makes it difficult to get anything satisfying and beautiful.
     I didn't really get volume or length because of the heaviness of the formula, so the final result is a complete disappointment. No «vavavoum» effect for me but you still might fall in love with this mascara and maybe this formula will react differently for your lashes than mine, who knows?!
     

     Can i take it off easily? YES with face oils no problem to remove any mascara.

     
  So, what are my final thoughts about this mascara? It was terrible, will i repurchase it ... NO WAY  and at CAD$12.99 (+ tax) at any drugstore, i know i can get something else and achieve the beautiful result that i like with others for a bit less! As i already mentioned in previous mascara's reviews, i like the «vavavoum» effect for my lashes, that's what i'm looking for and i just can't get it from this mascara. 

(P.S: As always, this is my personal opinion about this 

product which wasn't influenced by anyone. Keep in mind that the 

result will vary on everyone, so you'll have to try to see what 

it does for yourself!)

Video / Body Scrubs of the Moment! (part 1)

Hi Everyone!

     I'm trying something new, mixing beauty products reviews posted only on this Blog and now others on video too on my chanels (www.youtube.com/user/MoviesByRevin)! What a good way to start a comparison between few body scrubs existing.

   

      So many to test ... I decided to begin with these 2 different brands - The Body Shop and Sephora - eh, you have to start somewhere right?! I have no problem with scents (unless it's a disgusting one!!) on my skin, so no preference, and the skin of my body take gladly any kind of scrub, which is good. The only thing that matters to me is not having anything frutty/floraly or light and fresh when it's cold outside.

    THE BODY SHOP

     From the huge range of body scrubs offered, i picked up the Olive Cream, a very light scent that won't disturb anyone (kind of neutral) and quite creamy with a fine grain, so it's a light scrub ... can be a friendly one for the scariest of you! The second one is the Chocomania, perfect for winter times thanks to the chocolate scent. Don't be afraid of it because, outside of the bathroon, you won't smell it onto your skin which is kind of sad somehow. The scent is freaking awesome!!! Not a creamy consistancy nore dry either and the grain is a bit coarse which allows you to get a better job.

     Between the two of them, i prefer the chocomania simply because my skin is much softer when it's done!! The amount of product is really good - 200ml/7.75oz - and the price is reasonable - CAD$20.00 too. 

BODY SCRUBS OF THE MOMENT!

     SEPHORA

   I picked up the Coconut Smoothing, a sweet creamy with fine grain body scrub and a coconut scent but nothing too strong. Like it for less warm temperatures! The second one is the Lagoon Smoothing with an even finer grain, less creamy and an extremely pleasant scent which reminds me of the monoi from Tahiti. It's more interesting to use when it's warmer ... for me at least!

     Between the two of them, i prefer the coconut simply because my skin is softer than the other one. The amount of product is not bad - 140ml/4.73oz - and the price is reasonable - CAD$12.50 too.

    The only real down side for me, is that Sephora (at least in Canada) doesn't offer a big range of body scrubs, how sad. So, i definitely appreciate the huge choice of The Body Shop and will pursue my quest there for more. I'll be able to tell you how it's working and especially, how strong the scent is since i know that it's an issue for some of you! But this isn't the only store where you can find some of those beauty products ... the door is open my friends!

Review of the «Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1» mascara from Tarte

Hi Everyone,

    Time to talk again about mascaras my friends, and today we go visit one from the high-end brands.

      Probably one of the most loved ones from this brand - «Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1» from Tarte.

        So, let's get straight to the point and see what can it do for our lashes:

• lengthening, volumizing, curling and conditioning mascara
• increase appearance of lash curl by 90.2 %
• dramatic, thick and sexy lashes
• fueled with healthy ingredients

What do i think about it?

     This mascara from Tarte exists just in Black and it is offered in a regular formula. 

    

    For the 1st application, i couldn't get more from this mascara than a natural look for my eyes which is not bad but not close from the «vavavoum» effect that i love so much! Far from the dramatic and sexy lashes promised, i used quite a lot this product and didn't see any of the 424 % of increase. No problem to separate them, so no clumps but unfortunately always few flakes.
        The formula is a bit dry and you gonna find tones of really good and healthy ingredients inside, which is different from pretty much any of them on the marke.
     Some kind of volume and length but no curl and i must even say that the final result unsatisfying, considering that the lashes flat down quickly. So, no «vavavoum» effect for me but you still might fall in love with this mascara and maybe this formula will react differently for your lashes than mine?!
     The brush is in plastic, small and thin size, nothing disturbing, easy to use. Be careful when you apply it or you may be ending up with some morse code engraved on your eyelid!

     

     The formula seems to stay put all day long on your lashes and resist a little bit to a watery eye but forget the splash in the pool because it's not a waterproof one. Can i take it off easily? YES with face oils no problem to remove this mascara.

      So, what are my final thoughts about this mascara? It was ok, will i repurchase it ... NO at CAD$24.00 (+ tax) at Sephora for instance, i know you can get a cheaper one from the drugstore and i'll achieve the same natural look ! As i already mentioned in previous mascara's reviews, i like the «vavavoum» effect for my lashes, that's what i'm looking for and i just can't get it from this mascara. 

(P.S: As always, this is my personal opinion about this 

product which wasn't influenced by anyone. Keep in mind that the 

result will vary on everyone, so you'll have to try to see what 

it does for yourself!)

Review of the «Smoothing and Beautifying Concentrate Milk» from L'Occitane

Hi Everyone!

     Moisturizing your body to keep your skin happy is an every day job, finding a product that will deliver thy hydration can be difficult. Let's see today if this «Amande Firming and Smoothing Milk» from the L'Occitane can do the job.

What is it supposed to do for your skin?

• nourishes + tones the skin
• rich in almond oil and almond milk
• without Parabens and Phthalates
• skin is soft as satin

What do i think about it?

     This milk concentrate has a custard texture (weird right?!?), even the smell is a delicate vanilla custard, not too sugary. I'm guessing it's the result of the almond and the milk?! It's probably why this consistency will allow you to cover easily all your body because it glides very well onto the surface of the skin. This been said, what about the hydration? Well, i must say that it was ok, nothing too crazy!! It lasted almost an entire day. I know it's supposed to leave your skin as soft as satin and it's surprisingly true!

      You have one size offered at Sephora - 200ml/7oz -  at CAD$59.00  which places this product on an expensive side (same thing on the website of the brand - L'Occitane). I just don't see myself spending such an amount of money on something that won't last longer. I had a sample size - 6ml/0.2oz - to make up my mind, and it was enough for 2 applications. On the contrary of many other products, i think you are able to have quickly an opinion on a body cream (butter or lotion). 

      

      So, bottom lines, i liked that custardy smell when i applied it but the price makes all the difference for me. Not sure it's worth that much money for an average hydration. I'm sure i can find something out there with a bigger moisturizing effect and a really nice smell but for a much reasonable price! Obviously, pretty much like any other product for your body, your face and not forgetting any make-up item, results usually varies, that's why we are so different.

     Will i be interesting at buying a full size? Out of the question! It's unfortunately a pass for me.

P.S: this review reflects my personal opinion, not influenced by anyone.

The result may be different for everyone.

Review of «Super Supreme Body Butter» from Sephora Collection

Hi Everyone!

     Winter may has left the country - finally - but giving your body all the hydration needed, is still important. So, let's find out if this «Super Supreme Body Butter» from the Sephora Collection is worth it.

What is it supposed to do for your skin?

• intensive long-lasting hydration
• not greasy / quickly absorbed
• natural butters: Sea+Mango+Illipe+Monoi from Tahiti
• high concentration of HydroSenn+ (plant derived)

What do i think about it?

     This body butter has a creamy texture, with a clean and fresh smell but the consistency requires to use quite a lot of it to cover your body because it doesn't glide very well onto the surface of the skin. This been said, what about the hydration? Well, i must say that it's so so!! I know it's supposed to «form a protective barrier on the skin's surface in order to retain water for an optimal moisture», unfortunately i didn't feel that «intensive long-lasting hydration» which barely lasted half a day!

      You have two sizes offered by Sephora - 470ml/15.8oz or  90ml/3.2oz - which allows you to try this product, starting at CAD$10.00 and the full size at CAD$30.00, it's really not that bad. I just don't see myself spending that amount of money (even on the smallest jar) on something that won't last a long time. I had a sample size - 6ml/0.2oz - to make up my mind, and it was only enough for 1.5 time or if i didn't restrain a lot myself to cover all parts, it would have been for a single application. On the contrary of many other products, i think you are able to have quickly an opinion on a body cream (butter or lotion). 

      

      So, bottom lines, i liked that fresh and clean smell but wasn't a big fan of the texture of the product, having hard time covering all the surfaces of my body and using a lot. Will i be interesting at buying a fuller size? I don't think so. The price range is average for a Sephora item (talking about the store, not the brand) and i like the fact that you can pick a smaller jar at a very sweet price to try out or to offer to someone. 

     Like i said, it's not enough for my skin type, with some not so mild temperatures, my body needs more hydration to be happy. Obviously, pretty much like any other product for your skin, your body, your face and not forgetting any make-up item, results usually varies, that's why we are so different. It's a pass for me.

P.S: this review reflects my personal opinion, not influenced by anyone.

The result may be different for everyone.

Review of the «Better Than Sex» mascara from Too Faced

Hi Everyone,

    Time to talk again about mascaras my friends, and today we go visit a new one from the high-end brands.

      Probably one of the most loved and bought new one from this brand - the «Better Than Sex» from Too Faced.

        So, let's get straight to the point and see what can it do for our lashes:

• volumizing mascara
• hourglass shaped brush to separate lashes
• formula fueled with collagen
• luscious, curled and dramatic lashes

What do i think about it?

     This talked about mascara from Too Faced exists in just in Black and it is offered in a regular formula fueled with collagen but without parabens. 

    

    After the promising first application, my hopes died quickly after! Doesn't start very positive all that but i couldn't escape clumps everytime, and unfortunately always flakes.  To get the lashes nicely separated (after the 1st application) was a real fight that i barely won!
     The formula is in the middle of dry and wet, allowing the clumping and making quite hard to get anything beautiful on both side. As you can see on the picture, couldn't get the same result, ever which desperated me every single time! Some kind of volume but no length and the final result is unsatisfying, considering so many women can get an amazing result just like false lashes will. So, no «vavavoum» effect for me but you still might fall in love with this famous new mascara just like half of the planet already did and maybe this formula will react differently for your lashes than mine?!
     Maybe the hourglass shaped of the brush was disturbing for me (but i don't think so, because i do quite well with the Flamed Out from Covergirl!), why not?! Be careful when you apply it or you may be ending up with some morse code engraved on your eyelid!

     

     The formula seems to stay put all day long on your lashes and resist a little bit to a watery eye but forget more because it's not a waterproof one. Can i take it off easily? YES with face oils no problem to remove this mascara.

      So, what are my final thoughts about this mascara? I didn't like it, will i repurchase it ... NO especially at CAD$30.00 (+ tax) at Sephora or anywhere else! As i already mentioned in previous mascara's reviews, i like the «vavavoum» effect for my lashes, that's what i'm looking for and i just can't get it from this mascara. Oh and i forgot ... is it really «Better Than Sex» ? Not for me! 

(P.S: As always, this is my personal opinion about this 

product which wasn't influenced by anyone. Keep in mind that the 

result will vary on everyone, so you'll have to try to see what 

it does for yourself!)

Review of «LashBlastVolume» mascara from Covergirl

Hi Everyone,

    Time to talk again about mascaras my friends, and today we go visit a classic one from the drugstore.

      Probably the most loved and bought one from this brand - the «LashBlastVolume» from Covergirl - you know, the one in an orange tube.

        So, let's get straight to the point and see what can it do for our lashes:

• instant volume and fullness
• resists smudging
• ultimate big lash look whatever the wheather

What do i think about it?

     This famous mascara from Covergirl exists in 3 different colours - Very Black / Black / Black Brown - and it is offered in regular and waterproof formula. This been said, i had tried both formulas, in black brown and black.

    

    For the first application, i hated the result on my lashes! Doesn't start very positive all that but they were clumped everytime, and unfortunately flakes existed from time to time. The formula is quite wet for me, allowing the clumping and making quite hard to build anything. Some length, no kind of volume and the final result is much closer from the spider look than the «vavavoum» that i love. You still might fall in love with this famous mascara and maybe this formula will react differently for your lashes?!
     Some people seem to be afraid of this plastic brush, i don't  but even if it's not a big gigantic brush, be super careful when you apply it and stay away from your eyelid otherwise you will end up with some morse code engraved on your skin!

     

     One positive thing with this waterproof formula, it stays put definitely all day long, so, yes, it resists to watery eye and a splash of water on your face. Can i take it off easily? Absolutely NO and i'm using face oils to remove my mascara, but it didn't make any difference in the world. I still have to work it out crazy to make sure nothing will be left behind!! I appreciate the idea of a waterproof formula but something as hard as rock on my lashes doesn't interest me.
     Ok, so what about the regular formula? It's a bit easier to get rid of it but still the same result: clumps, flakes ... spidery lashes.

      So, what are my final thoughts about this mascara (in case you didn't guess it yet!) ? I hated it, will i repurchase it ... NO way even with a small price of CAD$8.99 (+ tax)! As i already mentioned in previous mascara's reviews, i like the «vavavoum» effect for my lashes, that's what i'm looking for and i just can't get it from the «LashBlastVolume» mascara. 

(P.S: As always, this is my personal opinion about this 

product which wasn't influenced by anyone. Keep in mind that the 

result will vary on everyone, so you'll have to try to see what 

it does for yourself!)

Review of the «Diorshow» mascara from Dior

Hi Everyone,

     Time to talk again about mascaras my friends, it's been a while and let me tell you that i didn't waste my timefor the past two months.

     Today, i introduce you to a nice friend called «Diorshow» mascara from the really high-end brand Dior (which you can find for instance at Sephora). 

        So, let's get straight to the point and see what can it do for our lashes:

• innovative super size brush
• allows plush and glam lashes just like on runways
• buildable formula for dramatic volume

What do i think about it?

     This «award-winning» mascara from Dior exists in 3 different colours - Rich Black / Royal Blue / Warm Brown - and it is offered in regular and waterproof formula. This been said, i had a sample size to try from the regular black one.

    

   For the first application, i can confirm that the formula somehow sets in the middle of dry and wet, allowing to build my lashes in length more than in volume for a final result of a nice and natural look ... if it's your goal, so you might fall in love with this famous mascara. Don't be afraid of this big brush, once you're used to it, it definitely helps catching every single lashes of your (just be careful to stay away from your lid)!

     

     I didn't experience any clumping problem nor flakiness issues and everything stays put all day long. This regular formula can resist a slight watery eye, especially on the lower lashes. Maybe that's why Dior offers a waterproof formula?! Can i take it off easily? Absolutely YES, but as i'm using face oils to remove my make-up, so there's no problem anyway.

      So, what are my thoughts about this mascara? I liked it, will i buy it in full size ... no. As i already mentioned in previous mascara's reviews, i like the «vavavoum» effect for my lashes, that's what i'm looking for and i just can't get it from the «Diorshow» mascara (even with several coats). The natural look but better, i do like it - even if it's not me - but at CAD$31.00 (+ tax), i know that i can find far less expensive at the drugstore for the same result.

(P.S: As always, this is my personal opinion about this 

product which wasn't influenced by anyone. Keep in mind that the 

result will vary on everyone, so you'll have to try to see what 

it does for yourself!)

FOTD vidéo - De Vert et d'Émeraude

Bonjour à tous !

     Nouvelle année ... nouveaux tutoriels maquillage pour vous ! Commençons 2014 avec comme ligne conductrice la couleur VERTE ... que je crois bien que beaucoup d'entre vous craignent, redoutent à utiliser. J'ai décidé de vous démontrer à quel point cette couleur vaut la peine d'être intégrer d'une façon ou d'une autre à vos maquillages. 

     Que ce soit simplement, un peu plus élaboré ou plus subtil, vous trouverez des tutoriels qui vous feront voir le vert presque comme un brun!!

   Aujourd'hui, je vous propose quelque chose de ... subtilement élaboré mais qui se réalise facilement avec pour résultat final de nombreux commentaires positifs (croyez-moi!!). Je n'utiliserai que des fards à paupières de MakeUpGeek mais comme toujours, ce qui importe c'est la couleur et non la marque.

DE VERT ET D'ÉMERAUDE !

N'oubliez pas que vous êtes capable de bien plus.

Merci pour suivre ces tutoriels. Faites-moi part de ce qui vous souhaitez découvrir et partagez les photos de ce maquillage quand vous le reproduirez.

À bientôt !!

Revue - Tarte cosmétique / Lights, Camera, Flashes mascara

Bonjour tout le monde!

     Ça faisait un petit moment que je n'ai plus jeté mon dévolu sur une marque et sur l'un de leur mascara. Aujourd'hui, c'est chose du passé puisque je vous emmène chez Tarte cosmétique et leur mascara (régulier) en couleur noir (il n'y a qu'une couleur d'offerte!) : Lights, Camera, Flashes.

Ce qui est promis :

- allonge / courbe et intensifie le regard

- cils augmentés de 752 % instantanément

- ingrédients naturels (rien de chimique à l'intérieur!)

Ce que j'en pense :

     Je ne crois pas que le format mini que j'ai reçu puisse avoir la moindre incidence sur l'effet que j'ai pu obtenir avec ce mascara (qui, si je ne me trompe pas, ne semble pas être vraiment prisé sur le net!).

     Alors, est-ce que la couleur noir est suffisamment noire ... oui ! Bien qu'il soit offert en formule régulière, est-ce qu'il est capable de tenir le coup face à un œil qui larmoie ... oui (face à un déluge d'eau ... je ne sais)! Est-ce qu'il s'enlève facilement ... avec une huile démaquillante, aucun problème !

L’œil qui réussit à obtenir le meilleur résultat.

     Passons aux choses sérieuses. Sa brosse est composée de picots en plastiques dont la tête est plus ou moins flexible (si ça intéresse certaines).      Il est recommandé d'essuyer l'excès de produit qui sortira du tube sur la toute pointe de la brosse. En ce qui concerne l'application, à priori, il n'y aurait rien de particulier à dire si ce n'est que, systématiquement, il m'est impossible d'obtenir la même facilité d'application et le même résultat d'un œil à l'autre ... oui, oui, vous m'avez bien lu! Comment peut-on réussir - sur le premier œil - à assez bien séparer les cils, faire en sorte que l'effet allongeant et intensifiant soit relativement présent et pas sur le deuxième ... ?!? Franchement, ça reste un mystère pour moi. Sitôt que je passe au deuxième œil, l'espèce de lune de miel est finit instantanément ! Mes cils ont du mal à se séparer et y repasser 1000 fois ne fera pas de différence ... 

L'autre œil qui n'a pas un résultat très génial!

     

     Finalement, depuis la toute première fois que j'ai utilisé ce mascara (ça fait maintenant 3 semaines), je me retrouve avec des cils genre «araignée» ... merci bien! ... et quand je les regarde dans le miroir, j'ai envie de pleurer (d'accord c'est peut-être un peu trop d'émotion là!) en repensant aux merveilleux résultats que m'offrent par exemple le Flamed Out de Covergirl.

     Ceci est un bon exemple de résultat qui peut varier selon les personnes parce que je suis certaines que ce mascara est aimé sur la planète ... il n'est juste pas ma moitié d'orange ! Je suis finalement bien contente de ne pas l'avoir payé, ça me décevrait encore plus. :(

     Vous pouvez vous procurer ce produit directement sur le site de la marque ou encore chez Sephora (par exemple). Cependant, à un prix de C$28.00 je trouve que ça fait un peu mal au porte-monnaie pour des cils d’araignée qui s’enlacent un peu trop à mon goût ! 

Pas du tout un favori.

P.S : L'opinion donné est mien et personnel. Gardez à 

l'esprit que les résultats varient d'une personne à l'autre.

Review of - KissMyFace / Natural Body Moisturizer

Hi Everyone!

     It is particularly the time of the year, if you don't want your skin to look like an 148 years old aligator from Nebraska, to take care of your natural barrier by moisturizing it!! :)

     I tried now for 7 months these body moisturizers from the brand KissMyFace (such a beautiful and inspiring name, lovely!!!). Why so long, you anxiously wonder?! Well ... i was waiting to put it to the test facing some - 40 Celsius before giving a proper opinion ... now, i can!

    I'm using the Honey & Calendula ultra moisturizer for extra dry skin, as well as the Vitamin A&E ultra moisturizer nourishing formula (obviously, not at once!).

What do i think?

     I like the fact that the brand is completely natural, cruelty-free company, never testing on animals, paraben free, SLS free, phthalate free, gluten free ingredients and biodegradable. It's nice to treat yourself, sometimes, with some non chemicals stuff!! Your body will thank you!

     You work a little bit the product so the skin will absorb it completely - maybe very few short seconds more in the process, yes ... - but as soon as it's inside the skin (well, the first layers of the skin), you're as soft as a cute little cat can be!

     Your skin will stay soft on the touch and hydrated for few days (and like i said, the freaking cold temperatures + the heat doesn't change anything!) ... perfect. I frankly didn't see any difference between the two of them on my skin, it works the same. Under some warm and hot or humid temperatures (i did test it as well ...!), same thing and you don't have a sticky touch on the skin, it stays nicely soft.

      As much as the Vitamin A&E doesn't really have any fragrance, the Honey & Calendula smells nicely but lightly ... honey, for at least few hours ... divine (but don't worry, nothing annoying or too strong).

     The big bottle of 473ml (16.00oz) will last a very very long time and at a price range of C$12.00 ... it's worth it! You can choose between 9 different natural body moisturizers, so you should be able to find something to please yourself (and your nose!). You can easily find this brand online (obviously!) or at any natural stores, pharmacies or even at Walmart ...

     Is it worth the try? ... the Hell yes!!

Revue - Revlon Colorburst Lip Balm / Mat et Laque.

Bonjour à tous,

     Il est temps de s'occuper un peu des lèvres (on passe beaucoup de temps sur les cils!!) et aujourd'hui, je vous amène chez Revlon et leur dernière création (enfin dernière, le délai pour chacun sur la planète sera différent !!) : le Lip Balm (baume à lèvres) en version Mat ou Laque, dans la famille des Colorbust.

De gauche à droite :
Demure / Stand Out / Tease

     Si vous allez prendre le pouls sur le net, les avis sont partagés entre les deux versions, chacun ayant ses préférences, pas forcément évident pour se faire un avis et prendre une décision quant à succomber à la tentation d'en acheter ou pas ... !

Qu'est-ce que c'est ?!

     Ce nouveau baume à lèvres, se veut plus couvrant qu'un simple baume à lèvres teinté. Il se veut également très pigmenté et à ce que j'ai entendu dire, certains en version Laque, peuvent présenter une dose non nécessaire de paillettes dans le produit. 

     Comme tout baume, il doit apporter une certaine hydratation aux lèvres. Un large choix s'offre à vous (quand on réussit à le trouver en magasin !) de teintes dans les deux versions : 12 pour chacune. Des couleurs vibrantes ou passe-partout.

Alors qu'en est-il ?!

     Raisonnable sur ce coup-là, je me suis contentée de jeter mon dévolu seulement sur deux Laques et un Mat.

     

Stand Out / Remarquable

     «250 Stand Out / Remarquable» est un magnifique rouge mat qui en une application vous donne immédiatement une couleur démentielle sur les lèvres, une couleur dite «vavavoum» !! Cette version ne m'assèche pas les lèvres mais la sensation n'est pas pour autant hyper hydratée ! En gros, ça n'est pas si pire ! 

     Quant à la couleur, elle ne s'estompe pas au fil du temps mais la formule n'est pas pour autant indélébile, donc j'imagine que si on passe son temps à mettre les lèvres en contact avec quelque chose comme un verre ou ... des lèvres (kiss kiss !!!), c'est évident qu'il faudra en ré-appliquer. Je n'ai pas eu besoin de faire un contour avec un crayon pour bien marquer les lèvres, la mine crayon du baume le fait très bien.

Demure / Réservée

     « 105 Réservée / Demure» et «130 Tease / Séductrice» sont des laques mais attention, vos lèvres ne se transforment pas pour autant en miroir !! Ce qui est très intéressant, c'est qu'on obtient une première nuance de la couleur avec une application - elle sera assez translucide, donc pour celles qui n'aiment pas trop mettre leur lèvres en valeur ... c'est à garder en tête. Dès qu'on passe à la 2e ou 3e application, là les enfants, on ne joue plus !! C'est du sérieux ! La couleur est là, bien présente. 

Tease / Séductrice - 2 applications

     C'est un peu sans surprise de constater qu'avec le baume en version laque, l'hydratation se sent et se voit, par contre, la tenue est beaucoup moins longue  ! 

Tease / Séductrice - 1 application

Il n'est même pas besoin de passer son temps à embrasser ... qui, ou ce que vous voulez, la teinte va s'estomper naturellement ... en 1h00 et il va déjà y avoir de la perte mais, rassurez-vous, vous garder une légère couleur sur les lèvres. 

     Je parlais plus tôt de l'éventuel problème de paillettes dans cette version, peut-être que je m'attendais à quelque chose de dramatiquement visible ... de gros morceaux brillants qui finiraient par élire domicile sur mes lèvres, mais en fait il n'en est rien (en tout cas, pas dans les teintes que j'ai pris). Ce qui reste est très léger, il suffit soit d'appliquer régulièrement le baume, soit d'avoir sous la main toujours son baume hydratant favori et le tour sera joué !!

De haut en bas :
Stand Out / Tease / Demure

     Quant aux couleurs elles-mêmes ? «Demure» reste très discrète, tout en apportant un petit quelque chose. Parfaite pour celles qui en veulent peu. «Tease» peut faire un peu peur mais il n'en est rien. Cet orange, c'est vous qui l'a dosée et même si elle finit par vibrer sur les lèvres, elle est très belle et se porte facilement.

Au final, j'en pense quoi ?

     Moi qui préfère mettre en valeur mes lèvres avec de la couleur, je suis ravie de ce baume qui peut être plus que léger. C'est une très bonne option aux rouges à lèvres mais je pense que c'est un produit qui sera destiné davantage à celles qui aiment ce qui se voit (d'une façon ou d'une autre, vos lèvres se démarqueront!) et puis, il y a quand même plus de couleurs vibrantes de disponible que l'inverse. D'une hydratation correcte, tenue plus ou moins bonne (plus la couleur sera foncée et mat, mieux ce sera), avec un prix de 8.99 à 10.99$CAD, cela vaut la peine de temps en temps de se faire plaisir !

P.S : cette revue est faite selon mon opinion personnelle - rien, n'y personne 

ne m'a influencé. Les résultats risquent fort de varier d'une personne 

à l'autre selon le type, la texture et l'hydratation des lèvres de chacun.

Revue de Covergirl mascara - Flamed Out

Bonjour tout le monde !

     De retour dans le monde joyeux du maquillage et des mascaras. Direction Covergirl et l'un de ses nouveaux produits dans cette catégorie : le «Flamed Out» en formule waterproof, couleur Brasier Noir/Brun.

Ce que la marque vante du produit en lui-même :

- brosse unique

- cils déployés et recourbés

- maximum de volume instantanément
- zéro paquet

Ce que j'en pense :

     Comme je l'ai déjà dit, il m'est impératif d'avoir un mascara waterproof puisque j'ai presque chaque jour un œil larmoyant pendant 30 min. à 3 hr, de plus, l'hiver est là, il est donc hors de question de porter autre chose sur mes cils. Avec cette formule, tout reste en place toute la journée, quoi qu'il arrive.

     La forme particulière de la brosse (aucun picot en plastique!) fait beaucoup pour l'effet «vavavoum». Il est vrai que j'ai un peu de mal à utiliser la dernière partie de la brosse, je me sert principalement de la première partie et je pense sincèrement que c'est elle - et sûrement la formule du mascara - qui me permet d'obtenir un résultat aussi incroyable à chaque fois.

     Jour après jour, semaine après semaine, zéro paquet sur les cils. On peut facilement obtenir du volume et de la longueur, ajouter plusieurs couches (en laissant un tout 'tit temps de pause) et avoir encore et encore un superbe résultat !

     N'ayez pas peur du waterproof, je sais que le célèbre Lashblast (couleur orange) est vraiment plus costaud au démaquillage mais ce Flamed Out, autant il tient très bien sur les cils, autant quand c'est le temps de dire «byebye», il ne posera aucun problème.
   
     Aucune retombée ... très apprécié et la couleur est très passe partout, certes pour un réel effet dramatique, le noir sera mieux (et pour celles qui pensent que noir ça n'est pas assez noir, il y a un noir intense!).

     Alors en fin de compte, je suis super satisfaite de ce mascara et en rachètera sans hésiter - avec un petit prix de 8.99$CAD comparativement aux grandes marques - avec lui, mes cils crient définitivement : «Aouh!!».

P.S : cette revue reflète mon opinion personnelle, nullement 

influencée par quiconque. Merci de garder en tête que le résultat risque 

de varier d'une personne à l'autre.