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Estee Lauder Sensuous Noir

I have finished almost all my perfumes and was looking for a new scent yesterday when I found this - Estee Lauder's Sensuous Noir. It smells amazing. I'm not the best at describing scents but I love it!


Here are other scents I have been using the past year
- Burberry Body: I find this is more a day time perfume, very refreshing and clean.
- Gucci Guilty: Quite a strong scent, not one I'd buy again.    I also have the body lotion which I prefer and rub into my arms.
- Hugo Boss Deep Red: One of my favourite scents ever. I have been using it for years on recommendation from my sister. I love it for night time.

Quick and Easy Way to Clean your Face!

I just thought I'd share a very easy way of cleaning your face - suitable if travelling light,  in a hurry or just feeling lazy!! There is no need for cotton pads, face cloths or water!!

DermaH2O WaterWipes  &   The Body Shop's Aloe Calming Facial Cleanser.

All I do is squeeze out some cleanser and massage it into my face and neck. Then I wipe with a waterwipe. These are very moist and refreshing. They consist of 99.9% water and 0.1% grapefruit seed extract.

More from Glossybox October!

Vita Liberata's Latte Illuminating Skin Finish - this came in sachet form (I was sent 2) and I have yet to try it. It is a shimmery bronzer for the body. It says it provides a smooth finish while defining the skin. I have a few parties coming up so I think I'll save the sachets for then!! 

Monu Illuminating Primer - if this is anything like the other Monu product I received from Glossybox (the face mask I blogged about a few weeks ago) I'll be happy. The packaging I thought was very plain. This primer is said to provide a flawless, illuminating finish and can be worn alone or under makeup.

Unica Kiss it Better Cream is for sensitive or eczema prone skin. It is a mixture of oils and butters, with calming, protecting and hydrating properties. It sounds very nice for a night time skin routine. 

Glossybox October - Dark Romance

 This month's theme is Dark Romance

MeMeMe's Cherub's Blush Cheek and Lip Tint comes in a form similar to a nail varnish, except more watery. As the name suggests, it can be used to stain your cheeks or lips. It is a nice berry colour, suitable for this time of year. As I found it hard to blend (on my hand) I predict it will suit lips more so than cheeks. 

Premae's Multi-Vit Smoothie Serum comes in a pump. Its unique formula is said to soothe redness while hydrating, leaving a matte and shine free finish. It has a lovely lemongrass scent. I am looking forward to using this as I need a new moisturiser. 

Eye Makeup for Green eyes / Deep-set eyes

At the weekend I experimented with my eye shadow palettes, something I rarely do as I usually stick to the old reliable colours. However I was surprised at how I was able to come up with looks which brought out my eye colour. Here is one of those looks.

 ( I regret not taking a photo of the look as it turned out so well, but I will add a pic to this once I create the look again )

My eyes are green so I went for golds and purples. I I used the Naked 1 palette and NYC IndividualEyes 939 Bryant Park.

After prepping my eye, I applied 'Half Baked' (Naked 1) all over the lid. If your eyes are deep-set like mine, you may want your lid to look bigger than it is. Sparkly, glossy eye shadows instantly enlarge and enhance your lid, particularly if a light or bright colour is used.

I applied a lilac colour (NYC) to the middle third (roughly) of the lid, close to the upper lashes. Once I did this, I found the green of my eye popped.

I went for 'Buck' (Naked 1) and swept it over and back, on my outer crease. I don't like to darken my full crease as my eyes are deep-set. 

I don't usually highlight my brow bone as it is quite pronounced already (a feature of deep-set eyes!)

I used an eye pencil on my upper and lower outer lash line. 

I then used a fluffy brush to blend all the colours and eye pencil into each other.  

I completed the look with Gosh Growth Mascara which I got in last month's Glossybox - it is amazing!!!

This was a very good look for green and/or deep-set eyes - I was even told they looked turquoise!!

I hope you get the idea without a picture. Next time, I will have one!!

Prepping your eyes!!

Before applying eye shadow there are a few things I like to do so that my eye shadow stays for longer. This is especially useful if you do not have an eye primer or if you don't have much time for your eye makeup. 

1. Apply concealer to your whole lid up to your brow. Use a concealer brush, or your fingers, to blend fully. You can even go underneath your eye at this point. 

2. Next brush over or pat with loose/pressed powder to set it. 

Your eye area will look much better and be a much better base on which to work. It is a huge improvement on applying nothing to the eye area. Give it a go!!

L'Oreal Nude Magique CC Cream - Anti Redness

I came across these CC creams and tested out all three: the anti-fatigue, anti-dullness and anti-redness and I bought the latter. Although I loved the anti-dullness one, I was very curious to see how good the anti-redness would be. 

It is a green cream which transforms into a foundation on application. Not all green creams seem to work for me but this one does the trick!! Although very light, it is buildable and covers redness completely, giving good coverage. You don't even need a moisturiser - very handy if in a hurry! It boasts 5 benefitss: flawless coverage, perfectly even skin texture, fresh dewy glow, 24 hour hydration and SPF 12. I love the packaging too - sleek and shiny.

MONU Warming Aromatic Face Mask

This felt just as good as it sounded; I highly recommend it! It smells divine, of lavender and rosemary to be exact. It also contains beeswax and coconut oil. It is a natural clay and thin in consistency. When applied onto the face and neck, it does not dry or harden, it stays wet. It applies quite smoothly and slightly warms your skin, which is quite nice. It says it renews and invigorates the complexion and I think it did so. My face was left very clean, soft and smooth. It recommends to use twice a week so I look forward to using it again in a few days! 

CATRICE Ultimate Moisture Fresh Skin Make Up - Oil Free

Catrice is a very affordable brand; this tinted moisturiser was only 3 euro! I got it in the colour light beige, which is very light indeed. It provided a very light coverage but I was able to build it up to cover blemishes. I did not need any other foundation for touch ups. As someone who has blemishes to cover, it is very handy to rely on one product to do the job! It has quite a moist, dewy feel to it.

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Glossybox September - The London Edition

Glossybox September - The London Edition

September's box had great products for eyes, lips, face and hair.

I will start with the only product I have tried so far - Dr Lipp Original Nipple Balm for Lips. Originally, a nipple balm for breast feeding women, it is now a lip product. I find it very nourishing but expect a stickiness!! It does not have any scent or flavour and leaves a glossy sheen. Perfect for the wintry weather we are now getting!

With my busy lifestyle at the moment, I only have a minute or two to blend in a little foundation but this eyeliner by Be a Bombshell Cosmetics looks very quick and easy to use. With the felt tip pen it is possible to draw a line of any thickness you wish. I am not the best at applying eyeliner so I am hoping this does the job for me.   

I wouldn't say my hair is frizzy as such however I will definitely be using this through the length and ends as it has seen better days lately! It claims it is lightweight which I think is important as you don't want to add weight.

To warm your cheeks, or whole face, for the winter, this bronzer has the perfect shade - not too light or dark. It comes with an application sponge but I will probably use a brush. It has a hint of sparkle too. This product is by hd Brows and I really like the packaging.

Lastly are these pre-glued lashes! I have never had false lashes before so I am very excited to try these out. They look very natural and easy to apply. 

I missed you

Here I am again and I have to say I have really missed blogging. I have been quite busy the past few weeks and was very stretched for time. The one good thing is I have many things to blog about and update you on.