What's On My Face: The Minimalist

That would be me, for I am the minimalist.

I don't really like to wear a lot of things on my face because frankly, I can feel any layer and unless it's super light, I can't and won't deal with it. So here's what I usually put on le visage.

You will have already noticed the Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation. And it's a serious foundation at that. You're probably thinking "doesn't this go against the keeping it light rule?". It normally would, but the only reason this foundation is here, is because when I feel and look like an exhausted badger, I need a bit more than my BB cream to keep me looking human, and that is why I mix exactly one drop of foundation into my Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream. They work just perfectly together and I get just a dab more of coverage which is essential on those days you'd rather just put cucumber slices on your eyes and vegetate.

Before I get to the BB cream and foundation, I use Argan Oil  as a base and let me tell you: it is perfect!

It's the organic good stuff that gives my skin the moisture it needs. Pair that up with the Mario Badescu Hyaluronic Eye Cream and you're set.

For the actual makeup part, I use my trusty Rimmel Match Perfection Concealer that I've been using for years, my new favorite, the Benecos Natural Baked Blush  and finish off with my eyes.

For that, only two things are needed, the Catrice Gel Liner and Eyeko Fat Mascara for gorgeously natural looking, long lashes.

I have yet to find a better replacement for the gel liner, because quite frankly, it's awesome! 

What are your daily products?

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Polish Obsession: Mint Nail Polishes

Last week, my Pretty Photos post was about my favorite color : mint. You can see the pretty pretty photos HERE          
Well, since the fact that I like that color very much is out,  I decided to show it to you in nail polish form.

I used to think "why does one need more polishes of one color?" but when it comes to this one, each shade is a different kind of awesome.
Here's what we have.

Australis Sweetpea that I used to to This Manicure
Barry M Mint Green  I used to do the Rose Nails
Benecos Expressive Mint
Herome Mint Mini I swatched Here
Mavala Aquamarine
Rival de Loop No 55


I think some of my Rimmel polishes might qualify as mint, but they have more of a blue tendency compared to these.

What's your polish obsession?
I have a couple of them but I always have a VERY hard time passing by a mint polish.




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November Favorites

Last month, I gracefully botched it, this month I believe I am reasonably on time. I mean, this is progress.
As you know, my skin is quite low maintenance so you are very likely to not see many  face products in my favorites.
But this month, it has been all about lips.
It's cold, they need love. So I gave them balms. All sorts of balms. And I also discovered a new one that has become an absolute favorite.
If you can turn cracked, fringy lips into normal ones within 24 hours, you're my best bud!
                           

So in November, MUA reached 35k on Facebook and had a week with discount and free shipping. I had heard way too much for way too long about MUA so I decided if I was ever going to give it a try, I should do it now.
I will tell you, when the package arrived, it was the biggest shock. I am a very fussy lipstick picker and these were just amazing!
I've just become a follower of the matte. 
Even if I had tried other matte lipsticks before, they never really worked and the color palette I's accept to try was pretty small. 
Well no surprise was bigger than the MUA lipsticks. Every color (two of which I just got because they were super cheap and I said I might as well, but didn't expect to use ) looked perfect on me!
Also impressing, the Heaven and Earth palette . You would't think you'd get that for such a small price.

 My polish of choice has been the Mi Ny in Forever Young.Flattering for long and short nails alike, you can see some swatches Here.
What I also discovered is the Benecos Natural Baked Blush. I got this one at a beauty bloggers meeting couple weeks ago and the color looked a bit too dark for me, but I was wrong. It's the perfect blush, that stays on you all day.
My issue is, I didn't know the brand, and I still have no clue where to buy more of their things. I shall investigare.

 You know how much I like the Eyeko Fat Brush, right? If you don't, I must invite you to read all about it Here, because it is a thing of beauty.

And here we are in the lip section.The Dr Organic Rose Otto Lip Serum is a lovely thing, that smells great, does a great job, has great ingredients and has never harmed any bunnies.A win-win-win-win situation if you ask me.
And now to my favorite: the Apidermaliv balm that has a grand total of four ingredients! Right up my alley! And it has transformed my lips from disaster to greatness in 24 hours. I'm sticking to this guy!


Products:

MUA Heaven and Earth palette 
MUA Lipstick Shade 15 
MUA Lip Boom Ok.com
Mi Ny Nail Polish in Forever Young
Benecos Natural Baked Blush
Apidermaliv Lip Balm
Dr Organic Rose Otto Lip Serum
Eyeko Fat Brush Mascara  


What have your favorites been?




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