REVIEW: Avon Calming Effects Mattifying Foundation

Hi cuties :) 

Today I have for you a review of a new mattifying foundation that Avon just launched in this campaign :) 

What Avon says: "Lightweight coverage for skin that stays matte for hours. Fresh looking, lightweight liquid formula with aloe vera & camomille mattifies T-zone. Instantly reduces excess oil, provides even, matte coverage and helps to hide imperfections"

The foundation comes in this glass bottle with a pump and I think it's very nice. You get 30 ml of product which is quite nice considering the price, which is 5,90€ in this catalogue. (the regular price is 11€, but it will probably be almost all the time on sale)

I bought it in the shade Nude, which is the lightest shade they have.

I'm usually not the lightest shade so you have to consider that this one is probably darker than regular "light" shades and would not suit all the light skin tones. The foundation comes in 5 different shades, and I think that there's not a big difference between them, except for the darkest one.

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I would say the coverage is about medium, but you definitely can build it up.

It does mattifies my skin, but not for a long time, I would say about 4-5 hours. If I put a translucent mattifying powder over it, there's no need to touch up. All in all, I would say this was probably my most used foundation this month - I really like it ;)

PROS:

- good price

- contains aloe vera & camomille

- mattifies skin for about 4-5 hours

- the pump! :)

- medium coverage (but buildable)

CONS:

- not a big variety of shades

- shades are very similar

To conclude - I think that people with oily and even normal skin would quite like the foundation. 

Have you tried it? :) If so, let me know what you think about it in the comments bellow! :)

xoxo,

Katja

NOTD*25: Essence Like An Unforgettable Kiss LE - 01 Nothing But Lovestoned

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Liebster Award 2015

Hi cuties!

I was nominated for the Liebster Award by Katie Louise from caniborrowthattop.

Thank you so much for the nomination Katie!

So.. Let's start, shall we? :P

1. Favourite song to sing in the shower?

Omg, I very rarely sing in the shower, because I'm so bad at singing, and I know that other people (neighbours) can hear me... So I rarely do that :D But when I do, it's a random song I heard throughout the day.

  2. What/who is your spirit animal?

I actually did not know the answer to this question, so I googled it and found a quiz that you take to discover your spirit animal :D And my spirit animal is the Deer :)
When you have the deer as spirit animal, you are highly sensitive and have a strong intuition. - which is exactly like me.

  3.Favourite dessert?

Hands down, it's the icecream :D any sort of it, I just love it!

  4. What was your first concert?

I'm sorry but I just can't remember what was the first one... I've never been to any big concerts, just to local ones...

  5. Dream job?

My dream job would include English, like translating or something... also I'd love to work for a makeup company or something similar.

  6. Who would you choose to be in your Youtube family? (Mum, dad, brother and sister)

 I don't really understand this one :/ Oh if we'd be a youtube family, which members of the family would I include in the videos? :D All of them, mum&dad and brother&sister.

 
7. Favourite accessories?

Earrings, rings, scarfs.. i can't choose :P but I wear scarfes almost everyday, so that must be it :D

  8. If you could give your younger self a piece of advice, what piece of advice would you give them?

"Time you enjoy wasting, was not wasted."

  9. Do you prefer body spray/mist or perfume? And what kind.

 I prefer perfumes, because they last longer. I actually don't have any very known perfumes, because I prefer not to spend a whole lot of money on them, so I have Avon's perfumes, some Essence ones and so on..

 
10. Favourite app?

Instagram. I spend a lot of time on it, actually a lot more than on Facebook :)

 
11. If you could only own one pair of shoes, what pair of shoes would they be?

I would probably have to decide between Adidas or Converse Allstar. They're both great quality shoes, comfortable and not that pricey at the same time :)

That's it, I hope you enjoyed! I nominate:

• Tanita from Smile Everyday
• Sugarlove Blog 
•  Lana from Lana's Fairytale  

And here are my 11 questions :) 

1. Where do you see yourself in 20 years?
2. Why did you start blogging?
3. What would you do if you won the lottery?
4. What do you admire most about yourself?
5. What's your favourite makeup product?
6. What do you value most in life?
7. What's your favourite season of the year?
8. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would that be?
9. Share your favourite quote.
10. What brings you the most happiness?
11. Favourite food? 

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REVIEW: Essence XXXL Longlasting Lipgloss - 1 Baby doll's favourite

Today I'll talk about this Essence XXXL Longlasting Lipgloss in 1 Baby Doll's Favourite. Essence is discontinuing this one, so get it when you still can :)

I have two other Essence Lipglosses that I'm quite pleased with, and I will show them in the end of this post, so I decided to buy this.

I actually quite like the packaging. I don't think it looks cheap at all. The gloss has a slanted doe foot applicator that I really like. You get 4,5 ml of product.

This colour is a sheer milky pinky coral color. It's not super sheer, you definately get some pretty color on your lips.

It smells yummy, like vanilla, but the scent goes away almost as soon as the gloss hits your lips. It has no taste to it. Does a nice job at staying on. I would say it stays on for 3-4 hours before I need to touch up.

All in all I really think this is a great quality gloss, with nice shine and staying power. 

And the two other Lipglosses from Essence that I have are this two:

The fist one is a Essence XXXL Longlasting Lipgloss with MATT effect in  07 Silky Red, which I absolutly adore! And the second one is Essence XXXL Shine Lipgloss in 24 Just Georgeous. Both are great quality and I really recommend them to you :)

I hope you enjoyed this :)

Oh and one more exciting thing, thank you so much for all the support & when I reach 50 followers, I'll do a giveaway!! :)) xoxo

Essence "Cinderella" Trend Edition - Preview

just in time for the release of Walt Disney Pictures’ movie ‘Cinderella’, essence have once again teamed up with Disney to present the new trend edition, ‘Cinderella’.

with an enchanting mix of colours, this collection features mother-of-pearl, gold, rose, purple, red and blue in cosmetics for your eyes, lips, face and nails. the highlighter in a three-dimensional rose design is an absolute must for creating a soft, rosy glow while the iridescent lip glosses give perfect sparkle and shine! you can even decorate your nails using eye-catching Cinderella nail stickers!

 Essence Cinderella - Eyeshadow Palette

five perfectly aligned eyeshadows with a silky-soft texture in one palette. mother-of-pearl, rose, purple, light and dark blue as well as gold will help you create eye make-up styles for any occasion.

available in 01 it's more than i ever hoped for.

Essence Cinderella - Lipgloss

 

two new lipglosses in a romantic pastel rose and daring bright red which combine iridescent glitter particles to make lips sparkle.

available in 01 sing, sweet nightingale and 02 so this is love.

Essence Cinderella - Blush

with this highly pigmented powder blush, your complexion gets a fresh new look. a gentle sweep on your cheeks is enough for a soft rouge touch!

available in 01 so this is love.

 

 Essence Cinderella - Highlighter

create soft, rose shimmer accents on your face and neckline with the highlighter powder - the ultimate item for a radiant complexion.

available in 01 the glass slipper

 

Essence Cinderella - Nail Polish

 

 

introducing four exciting nail colours with two different effects! rose and purple provide nails with a smooth porcelain finish while blue and gold offer a cool metallic effect.

available in 01 sing, sweet nightingale, 02 bibbidi-bobbidi-boo, 03 prince charming and 04 watch out lady tremaine!

Essence Cinderella - Glitter Topper

a sparkling top coat with silver flakes and iridescent glitter in purple and blue creates awesome effects on your nails. simply apply on top of your favorite polish or on your natural nail for added sparkle!

available in 01 the glass slipper.

 Essence Cinderella - Nail Stickers

these cute nail stickers are inspired by popular disney cartoon classics and are available in two styles – before and after the fairy godmother’s big transformation!

available in 01 the stroke of midnight and 02 it's more than i ever hoped for.

This TE will be available in March 2015 :)

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January Favorites

Back again, with my favorites of January :)) Enjoy!

Not that many products in this favorites, but anyway :P

NAILS

 Essence Studio Nails Moisturizing Cuticle Cream contains vitamin E, panthanol & rich oils.  I use it everytime I do my nails and I have to say it does help my cuticles look less dry and more healthy. It smells nice & contains 15 ml of product. The only bad thing is if you do your nails quite often (like me) and use this everytime, you quickly run out of it.

FACE

 
This blush is georgeous! I love E.l.f. blushes so much. They are sooo pigmented. I'm sorry I can't tell you the shade of it, because it's not written on the packaging.. This blush also has a mirror inside, which I find pretty handy.

LIPS

I love these two so much, probably they are the most loved lip products in my collection :P (which is not that small:D)

The first one is Catrice Made to Stay Lip Polish in 030 Strawberry's Secret. I've made first impression post on this one, so you can check it HERE.

And the second one is Rimmel London Apocalips Lip Lacquer in 101 Celestial. The texture of this is unlike anything I've tried before. It's non-sticky, creamy, but not very wet. It's very pigmented and is opaque in a single swipe. It's a long wearing product, but it doesn't make my lips too dry. It settles into a matte finish about an hour after the application and the colour stays on me for 5-6 hours. However, it's not transfer-proof. Celestial is a dusty pink - one of the more wearable shades from the range. The only thing I don't like about this is the smell. Smells really weird and it almost makes me sick when I'm applying it. But after the application, the smell is gone. I'm sure I'll buy some other shades too :)

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Essence "Like An Unforgettable Kiss" Trend Edition - Preview

it’s time to go weak at the knees with a pounding heart and butterflies in your stomach!

essence puts all beauties in the mood for valentine’s day with the trend edition “like an unforgettable kiss”. the day of love is all about kissing – exciting, tingling and simply unforgettable. the romantic color scheme mainly consists of pink, purple and red, and focuses on this special sign of affection with lovingly decorated products. must-haves include the lip smoother for super-soft and kissable lips, the two-tone blushes with a cute heart embossment as well as the fruity-floral fragrance.

love is in the air…

Essence Like An Unforgettable Kiss - Eyeshadow

 

memorable moments… the three highly-pigmented eyeshadows with a soft texture create gorgeous eye make-up styles in mint, blue and purple with a fashionable pearl effect. a cute eye-catcher: each color is embossed with its own symbol – locks, hearts and puckered lips decorate the different colours.

available in 01 always on my mint, 02 love is in the air and 03 cloud number nine.

Essence Like An Unforgettable Kiss - Lip Smoother

 

first kiss! the lip smoother makes lips feel wonderfully soft and supple. its light peeling effect evens out small lines around your lips. on top of this, the lip smoother also offers a gorgeous shine and feels nice and pleasant on your lips.

available in 01 keep calm and kiss me.

Essence Like An Unforgettable Kiss - Lipstick

hopelessly in love… the lipsticks in apricot, pink and bright red keeps the focus on beautiful lips. the high-shine finish offers glossy results and long-lasting moisture.

available in 01 nothing but lovestoned, 02 pink me and 03 keep calm and kiss me.

 

Essence Like An Unforgettable Kiss - Duo Blush

 

twosome… the duo blush gives your face a gorgeous touch of color thanks to the two perfectly aligned shades with a high pigmentation. a combination of light apricot and vibrant peach or rosé and pink ensures fresh, rosy cheeks. and the cute heart-shaped packaging is an adorable eye-catcher, too.

available in 01 nothing but lovestoned and 02 pink me.

Essence Like An Unforgettable Kiss - Blush Brush

 

true love! the blush brush made of fine synthetic bristles in pink has a slanted shape that makes it especially easy to capture, distribute and blend powder. the purple heart at the middle gives this brush a totally unique look – wow!

available in 01 dear valentine! 

Essence Like An Unforgettable Kiss - Nail Polish

apricot, mint, purple and pink are sure to make the hearts of all beauties beat a little faster. the nail polishes offer high coverage and a gel-shine finish for long-lasting, extra-glossy results.

available in 01 nothing but lovestoned, 02 always on my mint, 03 you let my heart skip a beat and 04 pink me.

Essence Like An Unforgettable Kiss - Fragrance

take my breath away! this sparkling, fruity-floral fragrance is as exciting as a first kiss and brings back beautiful memories! the top note with pink grapefruit, mango and tangerine creates a fruity freshness. combined with lily of the valley and raspberry in the middle note, this results in a sweet and floral composition. creamy sandalwood, musk and vanilla in the base note give the fragrance a warm touch. as unique as an unforgettable kiss!