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My top 8 summer beauty must haves….

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Happy (finally) Friday guys,


if you had the view I am having today you would also think that this post is a little ironic (at least for today). It is raining cats and dogs and it only has 12 degrees so there is nothing about summer and hot days in the middle of August today.

But since we are still in the middle of summer (at least on the calendar) I am sharing my top 8 beauty prodcuts with you today. 

 Beauty products are differing from season to season as the climate and the temperatures change, so your skin and your body has different needs. I have rounded up all items I am currently using.



1. EOS – lipbalm with spf – grapefruit
I have been loving those little round lip balms since I saw them the first time in the US back in 2010. Ever since I have been using them all the time. You will always find one in my bathroom, at my night stand or in my handbag. They have new scents for their summer editions every year and I really like that they include SPF.


2. 4711 – fragranced towelettes 
This is one of my favorite scents for summer. It is such a fresh and light scent. This one is an all time classic and my mom used it when she was a teenager so this brand existst for a really long time now. They also have new summer editions for their perfumes every year. This year I got the towelettes. A package contains 16 pieces and I am using them on the go for a perfume touch up or just for a quick refreshment.


3. Treaclemoon – shower gel these lemonade days
Especially in summer I love the light and fruity shower 


4. Yves Rocher – shower gel grapefruit from Florida


5. Escada – perfume “Fiesta Carioca”
The first perfume I have ever owned was from Escada. It was called “Island Kiss” and I loved it. Sadly it was only for one season but they brought it out again a few years later so I stocked up on this but I am also testing the new one every year and I think they smell pretty similar which make them almost all a pretty hit. 


6. Yves Rocher –  Monoi de Tahiti –  shimmering body oil
I would call this my staple body oil for. I have been using and purchasing this for the 3rd year now and I still love it. Especially for vacation. It just has the right amount of glow and sparkle for tan skin. And the smell is oh so good.


7. Manhattan – pink lipstick color – fun fuchsia
You at least have to have one neon lipstick for summer whether it is a bold pink or orange or a vibrant red tone.


8. Korres –  red vine sun protection spray for hair 
I had been searching through a lot of local drug store for a sun protection spray for my hair but I was really disapointed that I only found one and the smell was just disgusting. So I went online and got this spray from Korres. You can use it right after washing your hair but also when it is dry. It is developed in Greece so it might be perfect for Germany cause we don´t have as much sun as they do over there. Haven´t used it only a few times since I got it so I might do a full review in my next favorites. 
(this product isn´t in the picutres cause it arrived a few days after shooting)

Yankee Candle – summer peach

As I am a candle hoarder and looking for new scents every season it is no surprise that I had to try out this summer scent. And peaches are one of the less fruit I really like.

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Best of primer – concealer – foundation – an unbeatable trio….

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Hi guys,

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today´s post is long overdue but I had to try out everything first cause I am never showing stuff I didn´t try before.


I am showing you my favorite make-up products for a fresh and even look on your face. These are my absolute favorites so I am always rotating around these ones. It is all about foundation, primer, concealer and highlighter today.


So let´get this started….

prep and prime

Preparation is everything for a succesful base. I am currently using the L´oréal Hydra Genius face lotion. I don´t need a thick and heavy face lotion for summer to stay hydrated so this is perfect.

After that I am applying this primer called matte face base from Kiko Milano to my face. This is the best primer I have ever tried. It has a super thick consistency when you apply it but that goes away pretty quick and your make-up is staying and important for me it is staying matte. And it smells so good.


Another one I have tried is the Infailable Primer from L´oréal Paris. It is in the same price range. It is not as thick as the Kiko one and the smell isn´t as good but it is alright and it leaves a smooth feel on your skin. 



cover and hide

Next step is to apply my concealer – I know it is highly discussed if you need to apply it first or after make-up, I apply it before but you can do whatever is right for you – the L´oréal Infailable Total Cover palette. It has multiple shades also a green one to erase blemishes. The coverage is pretty good. I can use the first two shade for winter and summer. It goes on pretty smooth. 


 I am also using the Full Coverage Concealer from Kiko. It has kind of a hard consistency so I am using this mostly for under my eyes or for spots I need to cover.

My foundation is currently from Dior. It is the Diorskin Forever foundation in color 030. It is a little pricey but in my opinion it is worth every cent. It has a shine control which I appreciate very much and it also has SPF which is pretty important since I don´t have SPF in my face lotion. The foundation sets in very nice and it is buildable without having a mask effect.

 I also love the Vichy Dermablend foundation so much. I am using the color 25 Nude. The foundation leaves a total matte effect and it lasts pretty long. It is teint correcting which I like very much and you can cove almost everything you want to hide.

I have also been using the HD Liquid Coverage Foundation from Catrice as a back up. It is a low price drug store foundation but in my opinion it is pretty good.


For summer month or when I am on vacation I am only using a BB creme. Mine is the Garnier Miracle Skin BB Creme in the light shade. I had one from Manhattan earlier but I didn´t not like it at all.

To get everything set I am using the 2in1 Perfect Teint Powder from Manhattan in Sunbeige at the moment and in Beige in the winter months. I have been using the like forever and I still like it. It has more coverage than a normal powder cause of the 2in1 which I really need. And it also has a mattifying effect.

define and shine

My favorite blushes are the Maybelline Rouge and Highlighter Palette and the essence Mosaic blush and one of my absolute favorite palette is from Kiko Milano (it smells like white chocolate and also looks like this). 


Two of the highlighters I am using are from Catrice. The Catrice Eyeshadow Highlighter Pen and the Catrice Glow Highlighter Powder. Both of them are very pigmented so you better use them with caution unless you want to be very sparkly and shimmery. 


I also use the face pearls from AVON in the pearly pink shade. This is a mixture between a blush and a highlighter. I really love this one cause you get the perfect mix when you are applying it. 


The third highlighter I am using is the NYX born to glow Illuminator. It is kind of a paste and I first had to get used to it. But now I really like it. I am mostly using it for my eyes.

set and go 
I am always switching between the Kiko Milano setting spray (the smell is so good) and the nyx Matte finish setting spray . They are both pretty equal.

 These are my top make up products I am using over and over again.


Do you have any staple procuts you love ?

Thanks for stopping by. 

Take care. See you.

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To wear or not to wear BLUE lipstick….

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a few days ago I was at our local drug store to have a look at new products and to stock up some things for vacation and guess what I found – BLUE LIPSTICKS. Not only one but some more from different brands. I am familiar to black lipstick and I have seen plenty of looks from the fashion week shows for fall and winter trends and I would probably use it for Halloween. I also love wearing a deep purple shade for the darker months and I also wear a lot of dark redish tones but I don´t think I can warm up with the blue tones and let´s be honest I love trends but I don´t want to go after every trend. I want to stay my personal style true so if one trend doesn´t fit I wait for another. 
If you want to check it out I found a “How to wear” from Maybelline. Essence also has a blue lipstick in their current trend edition. MAC also offers a deep Indigo shade.

What are your thoughts on blue lipsticks – trashy or trendy ?

Thanks for stopping by. 

Take care. See you. 

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My monthly beauty favorites for May and June tested by myself….

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Hi guys,

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I haven´t done a monthly favorites since April so today I am suming up both months for a big beauty favorites post with all the products I had tried in the last two months.

In fact I thought it would have got more items but these are all.

Maybelline color drama lip contour palette
 This is something I was really curious for cause I love love love lipsticks and lipproducts. So when I first saw it (there are two different palettes available) and read that you could create an ombre lip styles I was head over heels. 
This products doesn´t disappoint. You can create some really cool lip styles with this.

L´oréal Hydra Genius Aloe Water face lotion
#drinkforyourskin
This has become my staple face lotion for summer. It really is a must for me. My skin feels hydrated and stays hydrated so I don´t have any dry areas anymore. After applying I don´t have a sticky feeling on my skin so I can apply my make-up right after. It is available for three different skin types. I am using the one for oily and mixed skin.
 
Maybelline Master Blush Kit
This is something I personally would love to get for a vacation. A palette with a few different shades of blush so I am fitted for a few days away without taking my whole make-up with me. I got this cause it has a highligher color in the kit which is matching perfectly with all the other shades in the kit.

Manhattan lipstick
Manhattan has released their summer colors and I am in love with this shade. It is called spicy red and it is kind of an orang redish tone. Perfect for summer in my opinion cause I am wearing a classic red shade all the year round.


L´oréal Paris double extension mascara
Since I am not wearing fake eyelashes every day anymore I am searching for a way to get longer lashes in a short time so I decided to try out this mascara. It has two sides – a white paste with a brush to extend your lashes. After letting the white paste dry you can apply a second layer or you brush it with the black side of the mascara. I like using it but it takes a while to dry but it is effective. 


L´oréal Paris line refine expression kajal
Usually I am not using a kajal pen but I gave this one a try and I am not quite sure til today. It has a really soft tip but the black is not as black as I would like it and I am not as comfortable using it as a thought cause it smudges but that might be cause my eyes tear sometimes.


L´oréal Paris La Nude eyeshadow palette
I purchases this one for traveling cause usually I am using the Coastal Scents 88 Warm Palette but I didn´t want to take such a big one with me when I am only using the same 5 shades I am always using so I got this small one and it is perfect. Not only that it has all the colors you need, the colors have a great pigmentation too. I don´t like the brush which is included but you can switch this one easily.


NoOps kit
I have found this one through conincidence. I just was looking for a super cute beauty bag and that is why I got this. When it arrived and I unpacked it is was so small but after opening it I was impressed. There is so much stuff in it. It is like an beauty SOS kit. It includes a scrunchy, 4 hairpins, a nailfile, blotting paper, tooth picks, a top coat, refreshment sheets, make-up remover wipes, lip balm and a sewing set. It is incredible how full it is packed. You really need this to be prepared.

Thanks for stopping by. 


Take care. See you.

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