27.2.2015

kc professional color mask paint lavender a.k.a how i spent 29€ for nothing

i previously mentioned that i have been dreaming of pastel violet hair, so when i heard that kc professional had launched new product range of color masks that included this "lavender" color i was so excited.


the excitement was short lived though, since the product really didn't work in my hair. of course it's individual, and if my hair was even whiter (i have been working so long to get my silver instead of yellow..) maybe the color would have stick better. but still i expected much more from this product, since the color mask paint is supposed to be more like hair color and not a toner as the original color masks. 

before:
how to use it: wash your hair with shampoo and then towel dry your hair. apply the product in your hair and comb it through to get even result. leave it in the hair for 15-30 min depending of the result you want (i kept the full 30 minutes btw..). the color should stay in the hair from 5 to 30 washes.

after:


i can see a hint of violet in the right up.............





















you can check their website to see how the color is supposed to look like and to understand why i feel so disappointed.
the color mask paints cost 14,50€ and because they are only 75ml and i have thick long hair i obviously had to buy two of them. i'm gonna use the rest that was left to tone any yellowness in the roots..

not to leave it in a bad note the color mask paint is a hair mask as well as hair color, so it leaves the hair really moisturised :)

24.2.2015

the body shop colour euphoria spring trend

previously i showed you the new body shop lip & cheek velvet sticks. here is rest of the colour euphoria spring trend.

poppy yellow shimmer cubes eye shadow palette is my favorite of these two palettes, because i think these colors are more wearable, and the blue color is just absolutely beautiful.




















poppy pink shimmer cubes eye shadow palette is definitely for someone who likes colorful makeup, but i wouldn't see myself using this. i absolutely love orange and pink on the lips, but not so much as eye shadow colors. and i have never been a fan of green. i think i don't own anything green..


















these eye shadows have great pigment, and you can use them dry or wet. the palettes are limited edition and they cost 26,50€.

to compliment the makeup looks, there is matching nail polishes to go with. (sorry about the quality of this picture!)

783 a sunny affair



784 mad about blue

785 apricot kiss
all of the colors are great spring and summer colors. i like the blue and yellow! the body shop nail polishes (8,80€) are vegan and they are formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, camphor and toluene free. they have good coverage and glossy finish.
even these nail polishes are part of the spring trend collection, they will stay in the regular range (the lip & cheek velvet sticks as well!), so they are not limited editions like the shimmer cubes.  

limited edition poppy blusher brush (14,50€) finishes the poppy themed collection. it's amazingly soft.. 

20.2.2015

february shopping haul


here's the products that i purchased on monday!


















clarins instant light lip balm perfector in shade 04 orange (19,90€). it took me while to choose a shade, but the shades 01 and 02 were so light, that they wouldn't have made any difference, since my lips are quite dark colored. i will probably buy later the shade 06, it was nice darker nude. but back to the orange - it will be really good summer color and really easy to use, since you will not need even a mirror to apply it. im wearing this in my contour and highlight video also, if you want to see how it looks. in the same video im using also the new mac 109 small contour brush (41,50€).












mac's velvet teddy lipstick (20,50€) is the it color of the moment, since it's rumored to be the shade that kylie jenner is using. it took me while to decide to buy it or not, because i was scared it would be too dark to my liking. but im glad i did, it's really growing on me!









klippoteket's silver shampoo and balsam i have been using already a while. since i have been blond almost all of my life, i have tried countless of products for blond hair. currently these are the best silver products, and they don't even cost much - only 7,50€! they have such an amazing pigment. klippoteket is a swedish brand, so i'm not sure which countries the products are available.

i'm gonna talk about kc professional's lavender hair mask later, i'm planning to do another post just about that..

18.2.2015

how to contour and highlight



products used in the video:
the body shop honey bronze bronzing powder 04 "deep matte"
smashit 6 color contour palette dark/mix 2
mac 109 small contour brush

you can buy your own smashit palette here:
http://nelly.com/fi/vaatteita-naisille/kauneus/meikit/smashit-2125/6-color-contour-powder-222857-480/
(smashit also has another palette where is more contouring and highlighting options, but i wanted the one with the blushes..)

if you absolutely love contouring, choose anastasia contour kit:
http://nelly.com/fi/vaatteita-naisille/kauneus/meikit/anastasia-2784/contour-kit-223458-128/

if you are looking something more simple (and cheaper), choose isadora face sculptor:
http://nelly.com/fi/vaatteita-naisille/kauneus/meikit/isadora-11038/face-sculptor-222105-529/

on my lips:
clarins instant light natural lip balm perfector 04 orange

16.2.2015

on my wishlist


lime crime cashmere velvetine, clarins instant light natural lip balm perfector (shades 01,02,04,05), clarisonic mia 2 face cleansing brush, mac velvet teddy lipstick and urban decay naked eyes palette.

going shopping today so i hope to catch at least some of these ;)

13.2.2015

mavala 112 pink boudoir nail polish

mavala launched their spring collection of nudes last month. they are also new in texture - soft matte. i'm not crazy about the texture since i like way more glossy than matte finish on nails, but easy solution is just to use glossy top coat.










i fell in love with this sophisticated nude pink color called "pink boudoir" (5,20€). i have lots of bright and baby pink nail polishes, but this is a tone that was missing from my collection.  i have a soft spot for nude nail polishes, so "ballerina" caught my eye too, but since my nail polish collection is already exploding, i decided to leave it to the shelf this time..














on top of the nail polish i used mavala's top coat fixator and minute quick-finish.

11.2.2015

lime crime airborne unicorn lipstick

in this early spring season i have constantly found myself dreaming of all things violet. (mostly violet lipstick and violet hair). i bought the lime crime lipstick in shade "airborne unicorn" last month, and i absolutely love it!

the color is in perfect balance for me - if it would be lighter (like the shade d'lilac) i would look like a ghost, but it's not too dark yet to be purple either. the texture is on point as well, the lipstick feels and looks nice and creamy on the lips, but it lasts well too. (plus the packaging is just too cute!)


i bought the lipstick from ebay with 15,72€, because i have heard rumors that there was some problems with the website - some cards had been hacked and lot of money spend on them.. so i decided to go safer way.

7.2.2015

cute pink makeup and hair tutorial for valentine's day



products used in the video: 
inglot eyeshadow pearl 395
isadora perfect powder blusher 02 cool pink
smashit 6 color contour palette dark
isadora eye shadow quartet 49 gelato
isadora glossy eyeliner 40 chrome black waterproof
isadora volume & curl mascara 10 black
isadora inliner kajal 56 blond
the body shop lip & cheek velvet stick 20 poppy pink
schwarzkopf got2be guardian angel 220 C heat protection
loreal elnett satin hairspray extra strong hold unscented

products i used for the base and eyebrows:
lancome teint miracle 02
lumene beauty base under eye concealer
lumene color correcting concealer light/medium
maybelline fit me concealer 20
mac prep & prime highlighter light boost
the body shop loose face powder 02
the body shop honey bronze bronzing powder 04
lumene blueberry eyebrow pencil 03
lumene blueberry eyebrow shaping wax light brown

5.2.2015

baby pink matte lips

i've been looking for a perfect pink lip product for a while. i wanted something lighter than the pink lipsticks that i already have, but nothing too pale since they don't suit my skin tone - with blond hair they make me look washed out.

the body shop launched this week new lip & cheek velvet sticks (14,90€) in 6 matte shades. the shade 20 poppy pink is exactly what i was looking for!











10 poppy nude, 20 poppy pink, 30 poppy bronze, 35 poppy coral, 40 poppy red, universal.
the universal shade adapts to the skin's pH, so it looks slightly different on everyone. in my skin it looks like dusty pink.

the colors nude and bronze have shimmer on them. it also seems like the pink and red have more pigment than the others.




here is me with poppy pink.












(this picture is taken with flash so the product looks more shiny than it actually is..)

1.2.2015

marilyn monroe inspired makeup tutorial



my first video that i ever made! definitely learnt a lot by doing it so next videos will be much better ;) i have always been a nervous public speaker but doing a beauty blog has been my secret dream for a while, so i'm really happy that i finally had the courage to start!

this look inspired by marilyn monroe is one of my favorites and i use it really often. in the video i show makeup suitable for every day use - if you are going to a costume party you might want to do it more dramatic. do the eyes with more contrast and add the beauty mark on top of your lip.

products used in the video:
lancome teint miracle 02
lumene beauty base under eye concealer
lumene color correcting concealer light/medium
maybelline fit me concealer 20
mac prep & prime highlighter light boost
the body shop loose face powder 02
the body shop honey bronze bronzing powder 04
inglot eyeshadow pearl 395
isadora perfect powder blusher 05 pinky peach
lumene blueberry eyebrow pencil 03
lumene blueberry eyebrow shaping wax light brown
isadora eye shadow palette 56 smoky eyes palette
isadora eye shadow quartet 44 muddy nudes
isadora glossy eyeliner 40 chrome black waterproof
ardell professional natural false lashes "demi luvies black"
duo adhesive
isadora volume & curl mascara 10 black
isadora inliner kajal 56 blond
the body shop lip liner 13 rosy red
mac matte lipstick lady danger