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Milk Makeup… I’m Obsessed!

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I kept seeing this brand everywhere; Sephora, Urban Outfitters, Facebook…etc. I needed to find out what the fuss was all about. I bought the mascara and the lip + cheek tint. Both product are very good and I love the fact that they are made out of natural ingredients…Let’s get deeper into both products:

Milk Lip + Cheek Tint in Rally: Lovely texture and color…very easy to blend but since I have combination skin it will not stay on for long and I have to re-apply…not a big deal I still like it.

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Milk Ubame Mascara in Inked: This mascara is definitely my favorite lately. Since I got it this is the only mascara I have been wearing. It gives my lashes definition and length. plus the look is so natural…what a surprise…love this mascara! Run and get it 😉

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I think I will go back and get some more products from Milk…Will keep you posted!

xx

The Girl

My Fave Finds This Summer!

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Hello peeps!

I’ve been MIA for a while but I’m back!  I was for a whole month in magical Ibiza. Jelly yet??? It was so much fun and relaxing: family, beach, food, Gin tonics…Ok i am going to stop hahaha. For this post I wanted to share with you three of my latest beauty finds =)

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Let’s start with Gaudalie Huile Divine: Yes. it’s divine! This dry oil is packed with antioxidants from grapeseed as well as firming and moisturizing oils from argan, sesame, and hibiscus. It absorbs super fast leaving my skin soft and glowing. It has been a life saver after all these weeks under the sun. My skin was thirsty and needed something really hydrating. It says you can use it on your face and hair too…therefore it is a perfect multitasking oil to take on your next vacation. One more thing! It is free from parabens, sulfates, and phthalates. In Europe you can find this product/brand almost at any drug store/pharmacy. In the U.S you can find it at http://www.sephora.com and sephora stores.

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Every summer I breakout! The combination of heat, humidity, and SPF creams are like a bomb for my skin. Two weeks ago my cheeks were full of mini pimples until I found La Roche-Posay EFFACLAR MAT. According to what it says on the tube, this is a sebo-regulating moisturizer, anti-shine, and anti-enlarged pores. You can wear it day and night. It has a matte finish so it is great for oily/combination skin. It really keeps your skin moisturized and I am breaking out less every day. My pores are definitely smaller and it is a great make-up base. This brand is very popular in Europe and their products are formulated for people with sensitive skin. They have no parabens or fragrances that can irritate the skin. I know I’ve seen this brand at Walgreens pharmacies if you live in the U.S. So far I am very pleased with the product, I am not sure it will be moisturizing enough during winter weather but I will keep you posted.

photo 4photo 5My everyday lipstick this summer was this Nars in Blonde Venus . Very natural shade, almost nude but it gives you a hint of color. It is in between glossy and matte. My lips feel soft and hydrated. Staying power…? I can give it a 6.5 out of 10. Great for everyday natural make-up or great to pair with a smokey eye at night. You can find this lipstick at department stores, http://www.sephora.com or http://www.nars.com.

 

xoxo

Chanel Les Beiges and Nails

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I really do try not to expose my face to the sun during Summer but still it gets tan…So that said my skin tone changes in Summer and my regular foundation shades to not work. Since I don’t use foundation everyday I didn’t want to get a new foundation with a different shade because I know I will not use it all and it will be expired by next Summer. So, anyway…I went to buy some stuff and passed by the Chanel counter (duh) and I tried the New Les Beiges Healthy Glow Fluid…Loved it. It is everything I want for the Summer. It is lighter than a foundation but still it gives me some coverage. It is a tinted moisturizer with SPF 15 and I got a perfect shade to match my tan. Good size and since it is not heavy I know I will wear it almost everyday and will be done with it by the end of the season when my skin goes back to its original shade. It gives me a beautiful glow and makes my skin tone look more uniform. I also got two new nail polish shades which I have yet to try (I will post swatches soon). The white one is shade #613 “Eastern Light” and the other one is #615 “Sweet Lilac” they look beautiful but I will let you know soon.

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This is the color I purchased in N40…Blends great with my tan! Not heavy or cakey. Leaves skin with a dewy glow while covering imperfections 😉 Have you tried any of the products from Les Beiges by Chanel?

 

xx

Apples for Cheeks & Lips

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Hello Peeps!

So last month one of the samples I got in my Birchbox (Spain) was a lip and cheek cream color from THE BALM. I immediately fell in love with it. I went online to get it and I saw that the full size came with 6 gorgeous shades in a beautiful palette.  I have already tried all of them and I can already tell this will be my “go to” palette for the summer. The packaging is so pretty and vintage like all The Balm products. The texture is creamy which makes them easy to blend but not greasy at all.

 

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The packaging like I mentioned before is beautiful and comes with a mirror!

 

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You can play with the colors and make them as intense or as natural as you would like. My favorite shade is “Pie”. I love cream blushes because they give a much more natural finish than powder blushes in my opinion. Before I found these I was using the Chanel cream blush which was 45 Euros per shade. This palette was 25 Euros and it comes with 6 beautiful shades and they are just as good as the Chanel ones.

 

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From left to right: Cider, Cobbler, Pie, Crisp, Candy, and Caramel.

You can find “How ‘Bout them Apples” palette here http://www.birchbox.es or http://www.thebalm.com

Till next post 😉

Chanel Color

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So this weekend I had to buy a present for a friend and I coudn’t resist getting some goodies for myself…Passing by the CHANEL counter I found some beautiful shades for the season.

Joues Contraste in VIVACITE 88: Gorgeous deep/dark almost purple pink. This color brings warmth and instant life to your cheeks. Perfect shade of pink blush for the Summer.

Levres Scintillantes Glossimer in 119. Perfect nude/pink gloss to enhance your natural lip color with a hint of shimmer. Love, love this lip. Great to use during the day and perfect to pair with a bold smoky eye at night.

Stylo Yeux Waterproof in BLEU METALLIQUE 909. Fabulous aqua/green metallic blue shade. I believe this color looks great on light and brown eyes. I tried it on Saturday night on my lower lashes and it looked great…The only problem is that it is not as long lasting as I expected. I will be using it a lot this Summer and try fun colorful looks with it.

*Check out my previous post to see the the swatches.

Muahhhhhh!