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March 14, 2014

NYC EXPERT LAST LIP COLOR - REVIEW

 
Some time ago I bumped into a huge sale at the drugstore, mmm.. love when that happens! I bought some of my favorite everyday products but I also went for a couple of new items. Just for fun, to experiment and to try something new. These Expert Last Lip Colors from NYC are an example of it. 

I've actually never been a big fan of lipsticks, as I usually go for a natural or nude lip. But after seeing many celebs wearing bold lips, I decided to jump on the wagon as well. 

I chose two very different, but both bright and striking shades. 

The first one is number 405, Blue Rose.
 

It has a blue undertone which is always flattering for your teeth since it makes them look more white. 



The next one is number 444, Chocolate Chip.


It's a pretty dark shade, with brown and plum pigments mixed together. 



This is how they look on.
 

I love both of the shades. Blue Rose is ideal for spring and summer, I can already imagine wearing it with a tan and a white top or floral dress. Chocolate Chip I would probably wear at night for a dinner or for drinks. The color kind of reminds me of something Khloe Kardashian would wear, and since I've been loving her looks lately I might get some inspiration from her on how to style it.

If you cross these lipsticks at the store I would certainly recommend picking one up. They cover easily and leave a beautiful pigmented color plus healthy shine on your lips.

I bought these two for €5,00, but normally they're each €2,99. 

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March 11, 2014

KRUIDVAT CLEANSING STRIPS (REINIGENDE NEUSSTRIPS) - REVIEW


Today I'm reviewing the Kruidvat Cleansing Nose Strips. The packaging includes six strips for the nose, and are meant to remove blackheads and to cleanse your pores. I had only used the Nivea cleansing strips before, and they didn't really make a difference so I was a bit sceptical using these... but here we go! 

This is one of the six strips.


On the back of each strip there's a small manual, this is what it says:
First you need to cleanse the skin and wet your nose with your fingertips. Dry your hands and remove the plastic of the strip. Place the strip on your nose with the shiny side onto the skin. 
Leave the strip on for 10 to 15 minutes and let it dry until it gets hard. Once the strip is completely dry remove it carefully. 


This is how the strip looks like with the plastic still on.


The shiny side that goes onto the skin.


Matte side.


Recently I've been having problems with my pores, they are very noticeable even with foundation over it!  I've been trying a lot of things to help my little problem like scrubbing and steaming regularly, but haven't noticed big results. 

The pore strips from Kruidvat were so cheap I couldn't walk passed them. 


This is the result. As you can see my pores were pretty big in the before picture. My nose in the after pic looks a bit red, but I am pretty excited about the result! The redness went away after 10 minutes and my pores had noticeably gotten smaller.

I would definitely recommend this product to people who want to reduce their pores, it might not give you perfect skin but it will bring you closer to smoother skin! I will definitely keep using these strips twice a week and hopefully the results will get even better! 

You can find the Kruidvat Cleansing strips at Kruidvat for €1,99 (so only about 33 cent a strip!).

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March 5, 2014

DIADERMINE ESSENTIAL CARE HYDRA BALANCE DAY CREAM - REVIEW


Hi everyone, today I'm reviewing a product I've been using daily for the past three months. A good day cream is an essential for any morning routine so find out what I think about the Diadermine Essential Care Hydra Balance Day Cream next! 


This is how the packaging looks like, it contains a lot of information about the ingredients and the working of the product. I translated a bit from Dutch: "De normal to combination skin often shows different components, a shiny nose, chin and forehead, while the cheeks are mostly a bit dryer. The Laboratoires DIADERMINE have developed the HYDRA BALANCE DAY CREAM, specifically for the needs of the normal to combination skin."


"How it works:
Shine Control: The Balance Complex mattifies the shiny areas of the face and brings balance to the skin.
Hydration: The skin absorbs the light and fast absorbing formula with vitamin E and leaves you with highly hydrated skin, from first use already.
Protection: Contains UVA/UVB filters which protect against aging caused by UV light."


"Visible result: The skin is hydrated for a long time and is well protected. Your skin looks fresh and shining with a natural result."


I absolutely love this day cream. As I said before I have been using this cream for three months, I'm currently on my second jar, and it works perfect for my combination skin.  After I get out of the shower my skin feels extremely dry so I need to moisturize immediately. While other day creams have left me with greasy skin that would break out, the Diadermine Hydra Balance gives me exactly the right amount of moisture but also mattifies my shiny areas (mainly nose and forehead).

I would recommend it to women in their twenties with combination to oily skin. It's only €9,99 for 50 ml, which lasts me for about six weeks!

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