Wednesday, July 23, 2014

BODY SCRUBS THAT ROCK! BODY SCRUBS THAT ROCK!

I'm simply obsessed with these jam-like body scrubs from The Body Shop. I have to admit when it comes to body exfoliation, I'm quite a lazy girl...  I often skipped this very important step from my skincare routine but not any more! :) Take a look at these gorgeous jammy body scrubs!

The Body Shop - Blueberry Body Scrub-Gelee 200ml (LIMITED EDITION)


The Body Shop - Wild Argan Oil Rough Scrub 200ml

I've tried first the raspberry kind back in May and I fall in love with this product. Probably I don't have to say I used that one up in no time :) I found the best way to use it with bath gloves and rub it into the skin. You can also buy the gloves at The Body Shop. 

I recommened to use body scrubs because... 

(1) They leave your skin feeling softer and smoother. (ps. MUCH SOFTER!) 
(2) They remove dead skincells off your body and expose a supple layer of younger skin.
(3) They make you feel fresh and rejuvenated. 






It is recommended to exfoliate once or twice in a week. Personally I prefer to do it once in a week and it leaves my skin smooth and fresh. After exfoliating I always put a thick layer of body lotion/ body butter on my skin so I'm gonna wake up with baby skin in the next morning! 

I love these scrubs from The Body Shop because they are gentle, smell delicious and they don't leave your skin with dry feeling at all! I suggest you to check these out when you are close to your local Body Shop store --> Kringlan Shopping Center (Reykjavik-Iceland), Smaralind Shopping Center (Kopavogur-Iceland) & Gleratorg (Akureyri, North-Iceland). 


Until next time,

Eva 











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Saturday, July 19, 2014

PRODUCT REVIEW - Bobbi Brown Rich Lip Color Shade Extensions (NEW!) PRODUCT REVIEW - Bobbi Brown Rich Lip Color Shade Extensions (NEW!)

Bobbi Brown added five new shades to her rich lip color lipstick range and I've got to try two of them. 

On the left: Miami Pink - On the right: Blazing Red
Bobbi's Inspiration > 'For a great complement to a season of nude, a complete surprise - a bright lip. It's young, fresh and completely on trend. These modern brights are not only stunning, but flattering and wearable. They're super-pigmented and look awesome with a clean nude face.' - Bobbi Brown 


My absolute favourite shade is 'Blazing Red' which I'm wearing on the picture above. I've found it always hard to wear bright colours on my lips, especially red ones but I can say now I've found my perfect red lipstick! :) 

 'Blazing Red' is a bright coral-red with yellow undertones. According to Bobbi Brown, these lipsticks are “lightweight, yet intense” and have “a clear base to deliver pure, crisp color with just one swipe.” The formula is also “creamy and moisturizing.” 
Often I find matt lipsticks soo drying on my lips but these Rich Lip Colors are definitely not one of those. They are very easy to apply and are long-lasting. 

 'Miami Pink' is a bright pink without being a neon. This shade is more on the cooler side of the scale. It's a very pretty bright pink lipstick. 

 As Bobbi recommended I just made a nude look and used nothing else but mascara on my eyes. Here are the products I used on my face: 

From left on the top >> (1) Bobbi Brown Brow Shaper in the shade 'Mahogany' - (2) L'Oreal True Match Concealer in the shade 'Beige' - (3) Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Bronzer in the shade '01 Light' - (4) Estee Lauder Double Wear All-Day Glow BB Moisture Makeup SPF 30 in the shade 'Intensity 2.0' 
Bottom row>> (5) Bobbi Brown Rich Lip Color in the shade 'Blazing Red' - (6) Shiseido Smoothing Lip Pencil in the shade 'Tangelo' (I'm not sure about this one) - (7) Estee Lauder Double Wear Brush-On Glow Highlighter in the shade '2W Light Medium' - (8) Bobbi Brown No Smudge Mascara in Black. 

 I hope you find this post helpful! Have a nice weekend :) 

 Eva 
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Tuesday, July 15, 2014

PRODUCT RAVE #1 - Estée Lauder Double Wear All-Day Glow BB Moisture Makeup SPF 30 & Brush-On Glow BB Highlighter PRODUCT RAVE #1 - Estée Lauder Double Wear All-Day Glow BB Moisture Makeup SPF 30 & Brush-On Glow BB Highlighter




I was planning to write this review for a couple of days now but I just couldn't sit down on my butt and begin typing, but now! :)
I've been testing these newest Estée Lauder products for a week or so and I have to say I'm impressed!

 Let's get started with the Double Wear All-Day Glow BB Moisture Makeup SPF 30. Yes, quite a long name for one product :) I'm gonna stuck with the name BB cream for the rest of the post as it's listed under the cathegory BB creams on their website (www.esteelauder.com).


As you can see on my picture it has a very creamy texture which helps you to apply it on your skin smoothly. My Real Techniques Buffing Brush (Core Collection) does the job perfectly.
TIP! You only need a tiny amount of product and it's enough to cover your whole face. I did a mistake first when I applied way to much  on to my skin and my faced looked like a discoball :)

 I would say this product is somewhere in between a BB cream and a foundation. If I have to, I would definitely say it's more like a foundation than a BB cream. It gives you medium coverage with a radiant finish. My skin looks fresh and with a natural glow. It stays on my face all day without any powder or re-application! :) Don't be scared because of the "ALL-DAY GLOW" name, it gives you just the right amount of radiance, you won't look like you have an oily skin day at all! 
Another bonus is that it contains SPF 30 so it protects your skin and it's great for the summer! :) 
I'm using the shade Intensity 2.0 which is the second lightest shade and it's the perfect match to my skin! The price of the products is around 8000 ISK so it's definitely not cheap but it's worth every penny in my opinion and because you really just need a tiny amount of it for each usage it lasts for a longer period of time! You can also got some good deals on makeup products during TAX FREE days in Hagkaup for example. It's a good way to stay aware of ongoing promotions to press a LIKE on Estée Lauder's Icelandic Facebook Page. :) 
Photo: Estee Lauder

Another product has just launched at the same time with the All-Day Glow BB cream... It's the Double Wear Brush-On Glow BB Highlighter. I'm using the shade 2W Light Medium (Warm). 
As the name indicates it's a highlighter, but I would definitely recommened to use it as an under-eye concealer if you don't have very dark circles. If you have, you can also use it on the top of your concealer. It gives you a light-medium coverage and brightens up your under-eye area and wherever you put it. I'm using it also to highlight my cheeks. It's very easy to apply because it's like a pen, you paint on your face with the brush and you just turn the top to get more product out of it. It works exactly like Touche Eclat from Yves Saint Laurent and it looks similar but the Estée Lauder Highlighter pen gives you a bit more coverage in my opinion. It's around 6000 ISK. 

I love using both products but if I have to choose one of them, I would definitely go for the BB Glow Foundation! I hope you find this post useful! :) 

Until next time,

Eva 

*** The products mentioned above are PR samples.I am in no way obligated to review products sent to me in a positive light. I am not obligated to review all samples and what goes on my website is up to my discretion.








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