My evening skincare routine – holy grail products….

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Hi guys,

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this post is a long oderdue one and I wanted to post this so long ago but never came around and there where also some last minute product changes so I wanted to make sure that I like them and want to incorporate them into my daily routine before talking ´bout them on my blog. Cause as you now I always test these kind of items before sharing with you.


Clean:
First of all I make sure my face is clean. I have been using an oil cleaner for a long time but I actually didn´t like it so I went back to my usual face wash from Garnier SkinActive. I got the all-in-1 micellar foaming face wash and also the matching cleansing water. But before I turn on the water on most days I use a make-up remover wipes to get off the main of my leftover make-up (currently using the Comodynes but I also love the Teatree Wipes from The Body Shop). After that I clean with water and my face wash. I use my cleansing water then to remove the lasts rests of make-up and to leave a fresh feel on my skin. 


To get rid of my eye make-up like mascara I am using the Garnier Skin Active 2-in-1 eye make-up remover. It is a two component formula which you have to shake first before applying so the ingredients can mix.

Also on some days I am using the Paula´s Choice Skin Balancing Oil-Reducing Cleanser. If my skin was out of balance and produced a lot of oil this day or if I have really irritated skin with blemishes and also dry spot I am using this product to get it back to normal. It is a huge bottle and in fact I should have taken the smaller one but I didn´t read the size info. So what!


Mask:
Two times a week I am using a mask after I showered. At the moment it is the pure clay clear and comfort mask from L´oreal Paris. For applying the mask I am using a make-up brush. It is way easier, the product lasts longer cause you need less and you don´t get bacterias into the pot by using your fingers. Other masks I am loving the sheet masks from Maskeraide.


Microneedle:
I hopped onto the microneedling train about two months ago and I have been using it ever since. I have the Walberg Beautyroller (similar here). I am using it twice a week (on the days where I am not masking). I roll over my face like the manual says and afterwards I am applying my hyaluronic acid (not pictured above just added this product last weekend) onto my forehead, under my eyes and around my mouth. Afterwards I am adding my Vichy Liftactiv eye creme and the skin perfection serum from L´oreal Paris.
I let this set for about five to ten minutes and then I put on my Kiehl´s Ultra Facial Oil Free Gel Creme. This is the lightest and softest face cream I have ever owned. The gel consistency is awesome. Putting it on if feels like it is melting into your skin.

Care:
Like I said above I am using the Kiehl´s face creme daily and the skin perfecting serum underneath two times a week.

On some days (when I know I might get a hormonal breakout or if I am already feeling something coming up) I am using the Clerasil Deep Treatment Pads before applying my face cream. Also if needed I spot on the Paula´s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA liquid including salisylic acid. 


For eye cream I am currently using the Vichy Liftactiv which I truly love and am using for several month now.


Also I am applying a lip balm on my lips to avoid dryness. 


Do you have any products you have to use and love?


Thanks for stopping by. Take care. See you.

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My top 4 Spring and Summer lipsticks….

colors from left to right
L´Oréal Infailable Lip Paint in 208 Off White / L´Oréal Color Riche Shine in color Trending / MAC Matte Lipstick in color Russian Red / MAC Versicolor Stain Gloss in Forever Darling / Avon Colortrend and Avon Classic lipstick similar here / Lemon clutch similar here

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Hi guys

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and happy Tuesday. Tonight has the half of my work week passed and there are only two more days to go before the weekend yeah. I ordered some beauty products I have read about and I am dying to try them out as soon as they arrive and we are also planing a BBQ (set some recipes aside I want to try). Didn´t have enough time last week and the weather wasn´t the best despite the forecast. 

But now that Spring is coming back we are not only able to have a BBQ on the weekend I am also sharing my top Spring and Summer lipsticks for the warmer weather and all the bright dresses we are going to wear.

So let´s go by category. Might be a little easier to understand cause I go a little crazy with anything lipstick related. 


glossy and sheer color

This type usually reminds me of a beach vacation cause all you need is hydration and a hint of color on your lips. I have found some pretty good items to fullfill this task. First of all the L´Oréal Color Riche Shine. In comparsion to all the matte lipsticks this one is pretty light and shiny. There are several great colors for summer. From rose to red they all fit. A welcome change for the hotter months. It is hydrating and in my opinion is also lasts pretty long. Great catch for 11 Euro. The color I am showin is called “Trending”.
The second lip color I am sharing is an alltime and longtime favorite of mine. The Kiko Milano Creamy Lipgloss. This is more a lip crayon than a lipstick but I love it and it fullfils its purpose. They have a huge color range on this product but the only color I have ever bought is the bright red shade (color 105 Fire Red). It is my third one in two years. It is about 7 Euros and my absolute favorite product every year.

 trending
Of course we should also incorporate a trending color since the color of the year is ultra violet and it is definitely possible to wear this one as a lip color. 

I got these two lip colors from Avon. The lighter one is also a sheer but very lovely light orchid shade and the darker color is like mixture of a pink with a bright purple. So pretty. Since you can only order Avon through your sales contact I have listed some similar items below.


nude and matte
Since I am not in the mood for a popping color everyday – let´s say 5 out of 7 – I also got a myself covered with a nude shade in my beauty bag. The L´Oréal Lip Paint Matte is like a gloss but with a heavier and thicker consistency of the product. It is a matte shade and the color is pretty light but it covers really good. The product comes in a tube with an applicator. It costs about 8 Euro and in my opinion it is really worth it. The color is called 208 Off White.


classic deep red matte shade
This one is never out of style. The perfect red differs for every woman cause of the skin and teeth color but every and I mean EVERY woman should own a classic red lipstick.


I prefer wearing matte shades and one of my favorite is the MAC Russian Red shade. A darker and deep red shade. It is pretty similar to Domination from the cooperation of Balmain and L´Oréal. MAC lipsticks are usually pricier than the other brands I purchase but it there exists a color I am totally sold on I have to have it. And they last when you are rotating your colors a lot. About 25 Euro. 


Do you have any colors you can´t live without? In fact I need all of them. #lipstickhoarder


Thanks for stopping by. Take care. See you.

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Mikasa eyeshadow brush review and discount code….

led make-up mirror amazon / eyeshadow palette l.o.v cosmetics / eye brow powder Shiseido / clear make-up storage here / mascara Estée Lauder Sumptious Knockout
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Good morning ladies and happy Friday,

let´s talk beauty today. A few weeks ago a company called Mikasa reached out to me if I was interested in testing their products. They are selling make-up brushes and after a quick look on their site I was thrilled and wanted to try them immidiately. 

In fact I was on the hunt for a new set of eyeshadow brushes so this chance came in the right time. I got the Essential brow set and plus one eyeshadow brush for free. Obviously it was a test run before actually launching this extra brush.

They arrived after a few weeks (came from Canada and I am here in Germany) I started to test them. I have been using them fo about 6 weeks now and I must admit I have one definite favorite.

For the main color of eyeshadow on my lids I am using this brush and it is perfect for getting a solid shade on. 

I am using this brush for blending in my eyeshadow and it works just fine. The hairs have the right amount of strength to blend the color beautifully. 

This is my favorite brush. The double ends are perfect to do your eyebrows. You can comb it with the one side and fill them in with the other side. The brush is perfect to put on your eyebrow powder. It really takes up a lot of powder and it is soft but not to soft. 

Although this is a concealer brush I am using it for drawing a thin line of eyeshadow on the outer corner of my lower lash line. This works perfectly since the brush is so thin.
Overall the set is great and the brushes are made of good quality. Another good reason to get them is that they are made of synthetic hair cause I can´t use brushes made of real hair, they cause an allergic reaction on my skin.

For getting your first set of brushe I have a discount code for you guys. Just type in the code at checkout and you will get a 25% off. 
Discount code:
KATINEU25

Thanks for stopping by. Take care. See you.
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Lip stains – tried, tested and loved – drug store and MAC….

Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lipcolor – 645 Éternité
I haven´t been using Revlon for a few years now so I obviously missed the point where it came back to German drug stores. 
I picked a gloss and a view other things but I have to used them first before saying anything about it. 
The gloss so far is great, it is super pigmented and it smells so good. The color is a pretty nude with a rosy undertone. This is definitely a perfect color for Spring. Totally goes with every rose, blush and pink top you are wearing. But it doesn´t dry on your lips, this is more a gloss than a lip stain. Although I really like it. About 11 Euro.
Iconic tube – check. Super pigmented color – check. Bold pink shade – check. Dries perfectly – check. Stays very long – check. The only downside it has – in my opinion – it sticks a little before it dries but obviously it has too since it is no powder. Totally recommend this one. About 26 Euro.
I was totally surprised by this one. Great pigmentation. Dries very quickly and stays a long time. The pink is such a great color for Spring. Can´t wait to wear this one with a white blouse. There are also lots of other colors available. Also great price point for about 7 Euro.
This one wasn´t nearly as pigmented as I thought. I is a little sheer and the color is more of a neon than a deeper purple but since it is the Pantone 2018 color I had to try it. It definitely needs some touch ups and it doesn´t dry completely. The quality isn´t as good as I thought since their lipsticks are great. Would not buy another one the mattes. About 8 Euro.
This was no stranger to me. They have lip laquers with other finishes which I also own. The red is really pretty. Got this for Christmas time but I think it works year round. But it is more on the glossy side. It has a matte finish but it doesn´t dry very good. About 6 Euro.
This one really surprised me (so much that I also got a second color) a lot. First of all it is not drying totally but although it is longlasting.The color is great. It is a different one for me. Usually I am not using a mauve kind of color but you know sometimes you gotta step out of your comfort zone. I totally fits for several colors and looks. The finish is very matt, like the tube says and for about 3 Euro there is nothing to complain. 
This is a really pretty color. Such a great nude hue. Matches every outfit. I like that it has a matte finish but it doesn´t dry very good. Also it lasts. So this really is a good every day lip look. About 6 Euro.

trend it up ultra matte lipcream – color 51
This one makes an okay gloss. It is okay for over a lipstick. But it doesn´t dry and it doesn´t hold very long or very good. Also it feels very slippery on my lips. About 3 Euro.
Super stay is the theme here guys. This one holds up incredibly. I was out for dinner this evening and when we came home I took a shower and afterwards it was still there. The color lasts incredible. Had to remove it with an eyeshadow remover cause nothing else workes. Although I thought it would be a lighter red hue than it really is. It darkens when it dries. And the one thing I didn´t like at all is that is sticks. Even when it is all dryed it still sticks. 

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Hi guys,

by knowing that I am a lipstick addict – yes guilty – you might not be surprised that I have expanded my area from lipsticks to lip stains. I am a lover of bold and bright colors but I also like my lip color to stay in its place. So the idea of a lip stain is perfect. 

I have picked out different colors, brands and price points and tested each one for a few days and boy there was a difference.

Of couse I am going to keep them all cause all the colors are adorable but I probably gonna use them in a different way not only as a pure gloss.

Update: A few days after shooting this post I found another great lip stain when I was at the Kiko Milano store. The Instant color matte liquid lip color. I got color 09 rose mauve and color 10 dark mauve and I love them. They dry right away. The colors I got are pretty pigmented and they last several hours no matter what your are doing. They are available in a bunch of different colors. About 10 Euro. 

Have you picked your favorite color?

Thanks for stopping by. 

Take care. See you.

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