Drugstore Haul (ladymakeup) - Essence lipstick, Nudes nail polish, bourjois nail polish, w7 in the buff..

I featured this makeup site before, it's based in Poland. 

The prices are very affordable it ships to Israel and other EU countries, super fast shipping and great customer service. 

I decided to make another order from them and here's what I've ordered:

1. Essence - lipstick #44 - Almost Famous
2. Bourjois - 1 Seconde #22  - TURQUOISE BLOCK
3. Bourjois - 1 Seconde #26  - BLUE  ON BLUES
4. W7 - IN THE BUFF - NATURAL NUDES - EYE COLOUR PALETTE
5. Essence - I love trends nail polish - THE NUDES #02 - I NUDE IT

Essence - Lipstick - 44 Almost Famous

The lipstick smells just like cotton candy! 

It's very creamy on the lips, the color pay-off is amazing and the price is awesome.

It creates more of a sheer wash of color, reminds me a bit of Revlon's lip butters.

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Bourjois - 1 Seconde #22 &  #26

This nail polishes dries super fast, they have a silicone texture to them which creates the "Gel" affect look. The color range is phenomenal and their brush is thick which help for an easy fast and application.

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W7 - IN THE BUFF - Eye Shadow Palette

This affordable palette is a dupe for the Naked 2 palette from Urban Decay.
The colors are identical and the price is ridiculous.
Color payoff is ok. the pigment won't compare to the ones from UD. But, still very close.
No fallouts, easy application, blendable, pigmented enough and the colors are perfect for an every day makeup look.

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Essence - I love trends nail polish - THE NUDES #02 - I NUDE IT
The most perfect nude color I came across with. It's a lovely cream color that isn't white but not "yellowy". The color payoff is excellent, 2 coats will do the job.

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L'oreal Skin Perfection BB VS. CC - The Winner

and the winner is... THE BB!

about a week ago I mentioned in this post that I've got the new BB and CC cream from L'oreal and shared my first impressions from each product. 

After a full week of using both I think that the BB is better for my skin and needs.

I absolutely love the dewy look it leaves on my skin, It's so lightweight which makes it perfect for summer time.

It covers imperfections well enough for a BB and gives me an even skin tone.

It doesn't clog pores and gives a very natural look to the face, it blends into the skin evenly and effortlessly.

The scent is very subtle and doesn't irritate and it has SPF 25 which is a must for the summer time.

It's very hydrating and you can skip using an additional moisturizer.

The only downside is that it's available only in 2 shades: Fair & Medium. So not everyone can find their right shade.

TONYMOLY Double Needs Pang Pang Mascara #2 Curling Pang - Review

Another fun Korean product coming from the brand Tony Moly.

This Pang Pang mascara is not new in the market, I think it was launched a year back.

I made a purchase awhile back and haven't got the chance to use it because I had a lot of other tubes of mascara to go through.

so the second my previous mascara began to show signs of drying I grabbed this out to test it out.

The mascara comes in 5 types

• Volume Pang (#1) - Comes with a pine shaped brush, promises rich volume effect without clumps,

• Curling Pang (#2) - Comes with a peanut shaped brush, promises high curling effect. 

• Long Long Lash (#3) - Comes with a curve shaped brush, promises extraordinary length with the help of 4mm long fiber,

• Brown (#4) - curling effect with deep brown color for a more natural and tender look.

• Blue (#5) - curling effect with  blue color which creates chic gorgeous look.

I went for the pink tube which is #2 Curling Pang. 

so the product promises:

• Thrilling kill heel curling - a bit higher, a bit more thrilling eyelash curler effect. high curling effect of customized brush for powerfully curled lashes without the help of eyelash curlers.
• Deep Jet Black Color - Sharpens up unclear eyelashes with darker color for deeply contoured effect.
• Long lasting smudge free kill heel curling - perfect prevention of drooping lashes for a long period of time that completes the wanted clear look without smudges.
• Hypoallergenic water cleansing - easily washed with warm water.

The Packaging as expected from Korean brands is so cute and pretty, it catches your eye immediately.The formula is very wet which is OK for a new tube, because after a few uses it will be perfect. It's indeed gives a nice curl to the lashes, the color is very jet black on the lashes and creates quite a dramatic look. 

The brush is relatively medium sized brush and it's very easy to apply also on the bottom lashes without smudging it under your eyes or on the lids. it's very water proof, doesn't smudge at all during the day. And surprisingly removes easily at the end of the day! 

When applied it's a little bit clumpy and creates spidery looking lashes. So girls who doesn't like that effect might get disappointed from this one. I absolutely loved it!

I'll definitely be getting some more mascaras form Tony Moly, It became one of my favorites to use.

It's relly affordable and you can purchase it online. I purchased mine from here

don't forget to use cashback before you make a purchase 

Makeup Genius App by L'Oreal

L’Oréal Paris introduces the 1st virtual makeup tester. 

The app allows you to try different makeup looks and products on yourself and see them move with you in real time!

This exclusive technology from major Hollywood studios has never been seen before in the world of beauty. You can Create your own or try ready-to-wear looks curated by makeup artists instantly. 

See yourself made up in just one click. Virtual makeup try-on has never been more real!

It's such a cool app, besides trying on different makeup looks, once you find the perfect look it gives you all the product info. you can also use it in-store to scan a product and test out the lip color via the app before you purchased it!

Here's the look I've created using the app :)

you can download it now for free:

iPhone app

Android app

L'oreal Skin Perfection - BB VS. CC - First Impressions

In our 20's and 30's the skin is still young but not always perfect. Stress, fatigue and an unbalanced lifestyle can affect our skin's quality causing irregularities to appear like imperfections, enlarged pores and an uneven skin texture. 

The skin perfection line has the correction skin effect that helps achieve an even skin tone and glow, and help to combat those imperfections. It's targeted for women between ages 25-35.

I've got two of their new products that finally arrived to Israel:  the BB Cream & the Perk-Up Cream (CC).

as with my previous post about the skin perfection moisturizer (Read Here) I'm going to split this post into two parts as well.

In this post I'll give you my first impressions from my first use of both products.

On the second post, within a week of regular use, I'm going to pick up my winner.

THE SKIN PERFECTION BB CREAM

what the product promises:

New Skin Perfection BB Cream, with SPF 25. The 5 in 1 Blemish Balm, helps protect the skin from premature skin ageing caused by UV rays.

The tinted lightweight formula perfects complexion for a healthy-looking glow.

The BB is very lightweight indeed it smooths onto the skin quite lovely. 

The texture is perfect, not too thick and not too light. I tried using a brush with it but I've noticed my fingers did a better job in blending the BB into the skin.

I used it on it's own without applying an extra moisturizer. It's moisturizing and contains SPF so double points for that alone.

The scent is very subtle like the other creams in the line, it's not overwhelming or irritating.

The coverage is light as well, it does give you an even skin tone and very dewy look, which I love.

But if you have breakouts, spots or other impurities you'll need to use a concealer as well.

SKIN PERFECTION PERK-UP CREAM

what the product promises:

New Skin Perfection Anti-Fatigue Perk Up Cream instantly reduces the appearance of signs of fatigue, dark circles are concealed and complexion looks fresh and glowing.

Daily 24hr moisture kick, skin looks fuller, plumper. SPF 20 helps protect skin from damaging UV rays.

L'oreal is marketing the perk up cream as a CC cream in Israel. It reminds me of Nude Magique CC cream also by L'oreal. It also contains micro beads that when blended react to your skin tone and give a tint.

The CC is very moisturizing, it's also lightweight skin looks dewy and the scent is subtle.

Coverage is too light for my taste, I didn't feel like it gives me any coverage. So I think marketing this cream as a CC is incorrect. It doesn't have a Color Correcting affect like other CC creams have. I would recommend this indeed as a daily moisturizer it contains SPF and gives the skin a nice glow and fresh look. Perfect for fighting dull complexion, and the appearance of tiredness. 

Side by Side

I liked them both I will continue using them for the next week to decide which one I like more.

L'oreal - Color Riche 30 Years Lipstick - Review

One of my favorite makeup brands, L'oreal, is celebrating 30 years of iconic lipsticks from the Color Riche line.

In honor of the celebrations L'oreal added 14 new shades to the collection!

The lipsticks range in different finishes: satin and matte.

I've got two of the satin shades:

• 135 Dahlia Insolent 
• 136 Flamingo Elegance 

136 Flamingo Elegance - Light Pinky shade

  135 Dahlia Insolent -  Dark Berry shade

Here are the swatches of both colors, as you can see both of the colors are quite pigmented. 

The perfect wash of color. 

The dark tones can seem very dark out of the tube but when applied they are more lighter in shade.

So keep that in mind when choosing your colors.

My favorite is the Flamingo Elegance. It's the perfect pink for the everyday make up look.

The formula is very rich, hydrating on the lips and pretty long lasting.

The only con is the scent I don't really like it , it's quite sweet but plasticy.

I don't mind it that much cause it doesn't linger.

Overall, L'oreal nailed it! the price is affordable but yet very comparable to the high end lipsticks.

Skin Guard - Cleansing Oil - Review

Skin Guard is another Korean brand I've been crushing on lately.

I bought their cleansing oil online without reading any reviews because I was running low of my favorite one and I decided to give this one a try.

what the product promises:

Removes heavy make-up without skin irritation, by using surfactants derived from plants.

Mild plant-derived surfactants gives no side effect, like eye stinging and skin irritation, when cleansing.

Natural oils (jojoba oil, camellia oil, castor oil) protects the skin surface, making the skin clear and smooth.

Cleanses dead keratin, sebum, skin waste in pores, heavy make-up without stickiness or skin irritation.

How to use:

Apply to your face using dry hands, massage gently for 1-2 minutes.

Wash off with warm water.

Bottom line, AMAZING!

I was so pleasantly surprised! I didn't have big expectations from it, but it totally rocks!

removes absolutely ALL makeup even waterproof, without leaving any residue or oily feeling behind it. 

Pros:

• Scent: Camellia , really nice.
• Not irritating on the eyes.
• Removes everything.
• No residue.
• Natural Ingredients.
• Suitable for all skin types.
• Affordable.

Cons:

• Available online only, no official store or website.

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