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Hi Y’all,

I have been eyeing the Lorac Pro Palettes for ages, annoyed at the fact that they are the hardest and expensive things to get your hands on. However, when the queen of dupes, Makeup Revolution, can conveniently pull a cheaper version out of their bag, I’m sorted.  Today, I’m going to focus on how the Makeup Revolution Iconic Pro1 performs.

Unlike the first palettes, Makeup Revolution has revamped their packaging for this line of the Pro palettes, with super elite formula, a double sided brush, and a black matte lid which looks amazing.  Plus it houses a massive mirror which is great for travelling.

The Iconic Pro 1 palette contains 16 warm neutral shades of browns, split across two lines with the top one being matte and the bottom is all shimmer. The formula is mind blowing; buttery, easy to blend and insanely pigmented with no fall outs. I’ve gotta say, Makeup Revolution are on another level in this one.

I’m incredibly amazed at the staying power of the shadows in this palette. After 6 to 8 hours, my eye makeup would still be in place, fresh and non-smudgy. In fact, this is a great palette and one of my favorite for everyday use. It’s a total bargain and so much easy to find through their website.

Proudly, I admit to be one of the biggest lovers of the Makeup Revolution. For most of us, affordable means less quality, however it has never been the case with the many products I’ve been trying from this brand. The Makeup Revolution once again you have hit the spot with the Iconic Pro 1 palette.  

I hope you enjoyed this post and stay tuned for more from this brand.

Since I started using coconut oil in my skin care routine here, I became so freaking obsessed with..  And after so much reading, I’m convinced that we should have a bottle in our bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchen and even in the nursery. In fact, it can be used in different ways and for different purposes as I’ve shared earlier here; however coconut oil has more surprising uses than you might think.

Bug Repellent:

Coconut oil can act as a natural bug repellent simply by mixing it with essential oils which have also been shown to repel insects such as peppermint and lemongrass.

Natural Deodorant:

The use of coconut oil keeps the sweat dousing away. For that combine one part of coconut oil, one part of baking soda, one part of corn-starch and your favourite essential oil. For quicker absorption, it is best to use it immediately following the shower and just allow some time before dressing.

Shaving Cream:

Thanks to its light weight, coconut oil is great as a shaving cream and leaves enough moisture in the skin that no lotion is needed afterward.

Natural Acne Treatment:

Coconut oil outpaced medicinal prescriptions when it comes to treating skin conditions like acne because it is naturally anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial and has been proved to moisturize the skin without clogging pores.

Natural Nipple Cream:

Being a natural antimicrobial oil, nursing mothers with cracked and bleeding nipples can consider using coconut oil to help healing nipples while it is completely safe for the baby to consume.

Natural Rash Cream:

The moisturizing, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties of the coconut oil make it ideal as a natural diaper rash cream as it promotes the collagen production and sooths the baby’s skin.

Natural Toothpaste:

For a natural toothpaste, use coconut oil, adding to it a part of baking soda and few drops of peppermint essential oil.

This is another round of suggestions for coconut oil that’s just skimming the surface. It’s really amazing how one simple natural product can provide us. 

I always find reading or watching other gals’ makeup routine fun. I have never been a whiz when it comes to makeup, but I believe that everyday makeup is about looking like me, just fresher and lightly enhancing my positive features. I thought it would be a nice post to show you my everyday makeup essentials; things I reach for even when I ran out of time.

After my morning skin care routine and applying SPF, I begin my makeup routine by using a primer. I’ve been recently enjoying the Rimmel Fix & ProtectMakeup Primer and right after I move into the NYX HD Photogenic Concealer to correct my dark spots and then it’s time for my perfect base on normal days; the BB Cream which does wonders to dull skin. Currently I’m loving the Rimmel BB Cream Radiance, reviewed here. I generally avoid using powders as I have dry skin and I prefer the dewy skin finish rather than the matte one.

Since I started doing my brows, there is no way I can skip them. And I’ve got to say that done brows makes the whole face look neat and put together. I’ve been using for quite some time the NYX Eyebrow Cake Powder but I’ll soon have to replace it because I’ve already reached the tin. To complete all I use the Wet’N’Wild Mega Clear Mascara to keep my brows in place.

Now it’s time to give some colour to these eyes. I start by applying the NYX Eyeshadow Base and as I do not wear eyeshadow every day, I use my bronzer just to add some definition to my crease with a bit of highlight to my brow bone. To complete my eye makeup I use an eyelash curler which makes a difference before applying mascara and for this last, I use the Rimmel WonderLash Mascara, reviewed here, for a natural look.

Once my base is set, I use the MAC Prep+Prime Highlighter Pen for a double duty; to brighten up the under eye area and clean any follow outs if there is any.

The next step; bronzing, is my favourite in makeup. My new discovery is the Body Shop Honey Bronzer Bronzing Powder which I’m so obsessed with at the moment. It is a pretty matte bronzer giving the face real warmth without being overly obvious. For a sweet hint of colour, I dust some of the Chanel Powder Blush on the apples of my cheeks and of course I have to add the kiss of glow to the top of my cheek bones, bridge of my nose and the cupid bow using the Watt’s Up Highlighter from Benefit, reviewed here.

Last but not least, lips! I’m not having a favourite one; however I wear mainly nudes and pinks.

That’s it for my daily makeup essentials. I might not be sticking to the order of application as I mentioned here, but that’s the order that works perfectly for me. Furthermore, I keep on trying new products and sometimes I might put less while other times I would go for more. It all actually depends on how I’m feeling that particular day.

Hello Guys,

I have never stashed my love for chamomile. Those who follow me must be tired of reading me raving about anything based on this great herb. I’m not new to the benefits of chamomile; my mother introduced me to it years ago through the Garnier Ultra Doux Shampooing with chamomile. It was my mum’s first choice to make my wavy curls shine. I’ve been trying since then all kind of products based on chamomile and it could only make me a true believer of its efficiency at healing and soothing the skin and hair. Here is a first round of my favorite products.

Camomile Tea: Known for its calming benefits and sedative properties, a cup of camomile infusion is always a great idea, when feeling stress or before bed. In fact it is practice that I enjoy daily. From another perspective the chamomile bags are also great for de-puffing the eyes.

The Body Shop Camomile range: Certainly it’s a big thumbs up from me for this cleansing range. I just love every item of it. You can go through my review about the sumptuous cleansing butter here. Both versions of the eye makeup removers are very efficient while the oil is working like dream in melting down all kind of makeup.

Nature’s Gate Herbal Blend Conditioner Chamomile & Lemon Verbena: It is sulfate and paraben free, made of natural herbal blend. It is a very good conditioner in restoring moisture in dry and damaged hair.

Chamomile Essential Oil: Used for multiple purposes but mainly to calm and soothe the skin, hair and body. This essential oil has tons of benefits such as hydration and blemish free to the skin, radiance and shine for the hair and natural sedative.

Known for its anti-inflammatory, calming and soothing benefits, chamomile is proven to be one of the best ingredients in skin care. My hunt of the chamomile based beauty products hasn’t reached an end yet. Stay tuned for more.

Clear mascara, isn’t the beauty product that everyone would run for. Today, I thought to stamp the reasons why every gal must keep one in their beauty arsenal.

At its basic concept, clear mascara is a hair gel that defines and separates lashes, aka mascara primer, to add some volume and give a bit of curl. However, this little beauty is a multitasker:

Brows tamer: This is my main use of the clear mascara. Either with a bit of colour or alone, for those with naturally defined archs, I wipe each side to keep my unruly brows in place.

“No Makeup” makeup look: This kind of look is prefect for beach days or even every day for some and this is when the clear mascara comes to complete the neat and finished picture.

Bottom Lashes: Mascara on the lower lash can’t be without smudging… Well not anymore, the clear mascara is the best for this.

Get some colour: As a quick fix or if you’ve got some rarely used loose shadow, try pouring some into the tube and get your own mascara mix.

Fly-aways Touch Up: A little wipe through the frizz up front the hair will keep it laid-back.

Hope this was helpful. Thanks for stopping by.

Hi Everyone,

I’m unquestionably the worst person to put eyeliner. I really mess up big time!! Let’s be honest – It took me ages to get the Benefit Watt’s Up highlighter which I reviewed here. The lady at the counter started raving about this new launched eyeliner, my immediate answer was of course “No way, you’re talking to the wrong person” however she caught my full attention when she tried it on me and explained how easy it is to the point that it does the job for you and doesn’t smudge. I’m sure you can imagine my joy at that moment. All I had in mind back then was the perfect winged liner on my teeny tiny eyes .. Too good to be real. After trying it myself at home, it turned out that it’s not as perfect as Benefit claims it is.

The they’re Real push up liner comes in a matte charcoal black with a considerable lasting power. It is shaped in a unique way thanks to its angled silicone accuflex tip that’s sharp from one end allowing to get the closest possible to the lash-line. Truth is truth; the packaging design is awesome. As a matter of fact, the pen is made to replace the angled liner brush.

The biggest downfall of this product is the texture. It is a gel liner, which is a new hit I have to say…. However the consistency is very flaky, not buildable and very dry making the application of the eyeliner a nightmare. Not to mention that the pen dispenser wastes way too much of product.

The they’re Real push-up liner isn’t the cheapest liner in the market and for its performance it is a massive fail. Very disappointing from a high end brand such as Benefit.

Thanks for taking the time to read this post.

Hello my lovely readers,

After posting my morning skin care routine, it is obviously the time to talk about my evening one. I decided to split my regimen into two posts in order not to make a long boring one for you guys… With this said, and with no further ado, let’s jump into it.

To give you a brief background on my skin; I have a dry, dehydrated and nowadays dull skin type. I have few dark spots which the colour intensity can increase easily because of stress, lack of water, diet.. etc.

After wearing makeup or sometimes even without, I first start with removing all the bulk, dirt and oils that accumulated throughout the day and for that I’ve been lately using the extra virgin coconut oil and I’m extremely obsessed with. I simply massage it into my skin for 2-3 minutes and I remove it by splashing warm water. Not only it’s natural, but it is the most efficient makeup remover I’ve ever used in my entire life. It literally melts down all kind of makeup in no time, leaving the skin very soft and hydrated. The only down side, as I’ve explained in an earlier post here, is the greasy residue however as many of you would know by now that I’m a cleansing freak and would go for double, if not triple, cleansing. Check out the truth about it here. And for that I use the same thing of my morning routine; the Clinique liquid facial soap extra mild and the Beauty Formulas Vitamin E foaming facial wash.

I follow up with Rose water as a toner to refresh the skin and lock in moisture. Then it’s time for my best part, that is the DIY Oil Serum, and I’m sure I’ve been saying this for a million time but I just can’t help it!!!

I let the oil set up for 10 minutes and will grab the Dr. Andrew WEIL for Origins Mega-Bright skin tone correcting serum which works on the dark spots and leaves the skin bright and even instantly and overtime.

My last serum is the Origins Plantscription anti-aging serum. What? A lot already???? Well I’m thirty something, what do you expect???? … I’m impressed about this stuff, as I’ve really noticed a change since I started using this product in my under eye fine lines and forehead ones.

Lastly, I moisturize. Using my ring finger I apply the Origins A Perfect World For Eyes. I can’t say that it made any difference in regards of the dark coloration however it certainly helps the lines seem less noticeable. For the rest of my face and neck, I enjoy applying the Origins High-Potency Night-A-Mins thanks to its citrus smell. There is a noticeable improvement in firmness and hydration of my skin after using this product. It’s a tick night moisturizer without being greasy and my skin simply drinks it up! For my lips at the very last of this regimen, I couldn’t find anything better than the incredible Nuxe Reve de Miel Lip Balm with its extreme luxurious texture that I’m obsessed with and I reviewed here.

So that’s it for my evening skin care routine. I would love to hear from you if you have any questions or product to recommend.

Disclaimer: I’m not sponsored by any brand or company mentioned in this post. All the products are mine which I personally use.

Hi Guys,

I’m finally back. I would like first to say that I’m extremely sorry for being away for such a long time. Believe me I really miss you. I’ve been really busy sorting out stuff in my life and working on re-branding my blog, maybe!!!! … There are so many things going on at this time and I just keep my fingers crossed.

I pointed out earlier, here, the importance of adapting our skin care regimen to the seasonal change; winter in this case.  I don’t know about you, but my skin loves moisture despite the fact that it isn’t in its best shapes nowadays. But that’s related to other reasons; stress, diet…etc. To keep this story short, here’s my relatively fuss free, quick and simple morning skin care routine during winter!

I like to cleanse and tone my face right after I wake up not only to refresh my skin but also to prepare it for the day ahead. I constantly try new cleansers and at this time for the year; my first choice is the ones with lotion or creamy consistency. That said; I’m currently switching back and forth between the Clinique liquid facial soap extra mild and the Beauty Formulas Vitamin E foaming facial wash. Right after, I apply rose water as a toner and hands up; I’m loving this stuff. Some of you would skip this step, but let me clarify that the toner is CRUCIAL for a healthy looking skin as it locks in the moisture.

After few minutes from allowing the toner to set, it’s time for my very much loved natural serum; Argan Oil. You’ll find all my DIY serums posted here. I can’t say enough the importance of this serum, it’s simply my “can’t live without” beauty hack.

At last, but certainly not least it’s time to moisturize and for that I’m still sticking to the Clinique superdense SPF20 age defense eye cream and Clinique dramatically different moisturizing lotion + as they tend to be my moisturizers of choice in morning as they are lightweight and yet hydrating.

For my lips, I’m again still holding on my lips savers; Noviderm Soothing Repair Lipstick  and Rimmel Lip Conditioning Balm as I explained here.

Finally a proper skin care routine should never be complete without the use of daily sun protection. Sure so many would say that there isn’t much sun during winter but UVA rays are there all day and every day. I’ve got to admit; I’m one of those who are so bad and lazy at this.

I would love to read your comments about any products that you can recommend. Stay tuned and talk to you soon.

Disclaimer: I’m not sponsored by any brand or company mentioned in this post. All the products are mine which I personally use.

Hi Guys,

I had always kept an eye on the Benefit Watt’s Up highlighter but the price constantly held me off. I thought it was bloody expensive.

The shade is a radiant peachy champagne that provides a perfect and natural sheen to my skin tone. At first, the shimmer seems a bit overwhelming but once blended properly it results to a pretty little glow. Actually the colour is neutral enough to flatter most skin tones.

I have tried different types of highlighters and so far, nothing beats the creamy and soft texture of the Watt’s Up which I believe it’s a best suit for dry skin. The consistency is creamy without being greasy which makes it, at least for me, the easiest highlighter in the cosmetic world to use. Another fact about this little beauty; its formula is fairly lasting, notably when layered under a powder.

As many of you, I find all Benefit packaging to be “originale”. The highlighter comes in a double ended retractable stick. One end’s the product and the other a little buffing sponge which I never bother to use. Fingers work better.

I have never been a highlighter person but I did fall in love with the Benefit Watt’s Up. It is undeniably worth every penny.

Every year, I’m looking forward to this season for two main reasons; first the temperature drops and the second it’s holidays. I love the holidays. Celebrations are enormous and various. To me, warm cloths, hot drinks, yummy cookies …etc. are a necessary element for this period but the holiday traditions are never complete without my “every year awaited” range Vanilla Bean Noel from Bath & Body Works.

It was 6 years back when I first got it as a present from a co-worker and I right away loved it. I realized later on, when I went to stock up, that this scent was only sold over Christmas.

To start, the packaging is incredible. The white, green and gold are really pretty making every single item irresistible. For this year I picked the Vanilla Bean Noel shower gel, sparkling snowflake scrub, the 24 hour moisture ultra shea body cream and the nourishing hand cream.

The scent is, to me at least, is simply marvelous. It is combining fresh vanilla bean, sugar cookies and whipped cream making it definitely warm and sexy that I can’t have enough of.

Formula wise, for the creams obviously, is rich and tick but sinks pretty quickly. The longevity of the scent from the other hand is splendid and lasts for hours. I usually lean towards floral scents, but this is a really nice a warm vanilla that shines with the holidays spirit. I would have to admit though that it is a scent I would consider only in fall/winter months but not throughout the whole year.

Still confused what to get as a last minute gift? Or simply wanting a Christmas-y scent to enjoy this season, the Vanilla Bean Noel range from Bath & Body Works is with no doubt a great option to consider.

Thanks for reading!

My skin loves a good scrub. The Lush Ocean Salt Face and Body scrub is a product I immediately fell in love with and today I thought I’d tell you why.

A grainy yet soft based scrub with an amazing summery smell topped with lime, it is housed in its typical black Lush tub. Once opened, you will find a relatively blue layer of tick chunky sea salt that’s supposed to be mixed up with the rest before use…

It’s mainly made of sea salt, as you can tell be the name to scrub away any dead skin and dirt.  It also contains seaweed absolute, avocado butter and extra virgin coconut oil to soften and hydrate the skin. Lush also incorporated in this mixture grapefruit, lime and violet leaf absolute for brightening. Unfortunately I noticed that this scrub holds paraben but in very low percentage.

After one use, I was instantly pleased by the clean and smooth feeling and look of my skin. One sure thing is that all crap that has been staying in my skin was gone. Another amazing fact about the Ocean Salt Scrub is the hydration and fresh scent are felt for hours later thanks to its ingredients that work wonders in fact. However the gritty texture might be too harsh for everyday use and I personally use it only once or twice a week.  

The Lush Ocean Salt Face and Body Scrub is one of, if not the best scrub I’ve ever used. It’s an all in one product that could be used as a cleanser, scrub and a moisturizer with an only grasp that it’s definitely not a product where a little goes too long, a pricey practice to maintain but I’m less likely to hold down any sooner considering its effectiveness.

Many of us, and especially the lazy ones…..no offense, are permanently asking if we really need to double cleanse.

I’ve got to say that despite the scientific truth, I have always double cleansed, sometimes triple, my face and body just by thinking about the entire polluted environment we are living in and the tons of products we apply daily.

Dermatologists and specialists swear by this old Japanese cleansing method. Indeed double cleansing is a decisive process to a clean and healthy skin and an optimal absorption of your moisturizers, serums and creams. Over the course of the day, our skin is covered with layers of “stuff”. And what it was in the morning is definitely what it ended up looking in the evening; therefore it’s sure thing we can’t get rid of everything in the first round.

The double cleansing method is pretty simple. It involves dissolving all makeup and impurities followed up with the act of face washing to take care of the leftover of the grime, which lead to premature signs of aging if left on the skin.

Two cleansers??? Which ones should you be getting? There is a huge variety to choose from but what matters it’s what works best for your skin. For the first step, my preference goes to an oil based cleanser, be it, cleansing oil, natural oil, balm or micellar water, which are very effective when it comes to removing makeup/sunscreen. As for the second step, a soapy solution is the answer, including, foaming, gel or creamy cleansers, and these are great in deep cleansing, hydrating and softening the skin using a brush or just fingers.

One good thing is that no double cleansing is needed in mornings.

Double cleansing is not just a trend or an attempt to get extra cash when grabbing two different cleansers; it’s in fact a game changer making it the most important step of the skin care routine.

Happy cleansing!

Hi Y’all,

When it comes to beauty on budget, new brands pop up every now and then filling the shelves with bargains that provide pretty good quality. Makeup Revolution is one of those brands and of all the products they sell, their eyeshadow palettes are the best with so much to choose from. Therefore, brace yourselves with a LOT of palette reviews to come and to start I bring today the “You’re Gorgeous” Palette.

The palette comes in a solid glossy packaging with a huge mirror. It features a lovely variety of browns, taupes, bronzes, beiges and mauves presented in a great balance of 10 matte shades and 22 shimmer shades.

The eyeshadows are velvety to touch, really pigmented and blend easily for a large variety of smoky looks or even for everyday natural looks. As another plus, there is minimal residue when working with these colors.

I usually wear quite neutral shades and this palette is just perfect for me. It features every color I would ever need. “You’re Gorgeous” palette provides great quality eyeshadows and a silky finish and for its price, it’s no doubt an absolute bargain.

Thanks for stopping by!

Everyone is raving about this natural substance, from nutritionists, beauticians to bloggers... Meet coconut oil. Internet is packed with its tremendous benefits that are claiming to replace every beauty product in your regimen. This is why, I'm excited to share with you today, few of my uses of the coconut oil.

In addition to its "Just came from a Bali Beach" smell, coconut oil in particular, is natural, economically friendly and has tons of surprising beauty uses, thanks to its antibacterial and anti-fungal properties.

Skin

- MakeUp Remover: Works as a balm. It gently breaks down the most stubborn makeup in no time and leaves the skin very soft and hydrate. A little amount is needed for the whole face and the only down is the greasy residue left  after wash but that's no big deal, at least for me, as I double cleanse anyway. 

- Lip Balm: In cold, dry seasons, coconut oil, heals instantly dry and chapped lips and can even work as a lip gloss. 

-Face masks: For a soft and supple skin mix 1 egg, 1/2 cup coconut oil and 1 tbsp of pure honey or just coconut oil and pure honey.

Hair

- Hair Mask: For hair growth stimulation and deep conditioning, massage coconut oil into the hair from roots to ends an hour or 2 before stepping into the shower or leave it overnight. It smells amazing and works wonders on dry and damaged hair thanks to its nourishing properties. In fact, coconut oil dramatically improved my hair condition. Another hair mask for treating split ends and preventing breaking; mix coconut oil with an egg yolk and apply to the scalp. For more hydration blend it with an avocado. 

- De-frizzer: A tiny bit is enough to detangle my hair and nourish my dry ends. It penetrates easily and doesn't even look greasy. 

- Curling Oil: Apply it on damp wet hair and works perfect as a curl definer, adding volume and shine.

Body

For a soft supple skin, removing dead skin is the key and the scrubs are the best to use.  For this, I mix coconut oil, raw sugar and essential oils, which are optional. This easy DIY scrub can be tick at first but it quickly melts and after rinsing, a light layer of coconut is felt which is not bothering and can be followed by body wash. It is in fact exfoliating and moisturizing.

I'm blindly obsessed with oils, and they never disappointed me.  You can find few of my essentials oils uses here and coconut oil is, with no doubt, a great element in my route of slowly getting rid of the harsh chemicals. There are still hundreds of application of this great oil, and I'm damn determined to test as many as I can. If haven't used yet, you better hurry and give it a go.

There are few things in winter I can't live without; socks, hand creams, foot cream,....And lip balms. Every year I go hunting for a remedy for my dry lips, I've tried many of the balms but there was always something I'm not happy with, either the scent, texture, the performance of the product, ....whatever, UNTIL, I found the right and perfect formula for a pampered pout.

To be honest I haven't been using a specific lip scrub lately as it's recommended everywhere, I only apply, during shower, my facial scrubs/exfoliators all over my face and that's it. However there is a famous DIY scrub I make it, whenever I have time, by mixing brown sugar with honey and a tiny squeeze of lemon or virgin olive oil. In case DIY is not your thing there are plenty of good and affordable alternatives.

Step two, is moisturizing and I believe it's the one that made the difference. It's actually a two steps in one, I first apply my DIY facial serums, shared here,  morning and night. Next, I switch between Nuxe Rêve de Miel Lip Balm and Noviderm Soothing Repair Lipstick to maintain soft and smooth lips. Believe me nothing performs better than these little beauties.

The consistency of the Rêve de Miel is quite thick with a chocolate orange scent.. Which is not bothering, though is not the chocolate I would choose for a sweet bite. I usually apply it before going to bed and the next morning my lips are significantly moisturized and soft... Package wise, I'm so in loooove with the little frosted glass pot.

The Noviderm, from the other hand, is as effective as the nuxe lip balm, with a sweet floral scent and a very smart and practical packaging. The texture though is lighter but very hydrating.

My last obsession that protects my lips is the Rimmel Lip Conditioning Balm which I reviewed here.

It's not lie, these stuff ended my lips misery. And you know what? I can wear matte lipsticks without worry... If you don't own one of these, grab your shoes and have a run to get one of them home. You won't regret it.

Thanks for reading :)

Hi Guys,

Natural colored makeup? That's my thing ... Nude lips, are definitely the essence of elegance which enhance natural features and my absolute go-to. Rimmel London & Kate Moss team up for this purpose..... Please say Hi to the Rimmel Nude Collection By Kate.

The collection features, according to their website, 5 nail polishes and 6 available lipstick shades plus a lip conditioning balm. The shades, vary between pink, warm beige and dark nude, there's really a chic nude for everyone.

I always linked nude lipstick to a "zombie" look, and I figured out later that I picked  the wrong nude color for my skin tone. Well let's face it, nude is not a "one size fits all" thing; it can be very tricky to find the perfect nude.

I picked 3 lipstick shades, the most suitable for me, along with the lip balm. I haven't come across the nail polishes, so I can't provide my thoughts on them. My first is # 42; a pretty pink nude that would look great on every skin tone and perfect for natural everyday makeup look. # 43 is a warm peach nude, gorgeous on warm skin undertones and finally # 48 is a rich chocolate berry nude perfect for dark skin tones and I could use it for dramatic looks or even autumn/winter season.

| From L-R: 42, 43, 48|

Rimmel Lasting Finish By Kate Lipsticks are super creamy and moisturizing with a sweet scent and a semi matte finish. Speaking of moisture, the lip balm is light,  very hydrating and apply like dream with an SPF 15. My lips are immediately soft and smooth. I'm Impressed with this one.

I love the packaging and especially the peachy nude color. It's adorable as well as the white with pink writing for the lip balm....

The Rimmel Nude Collection is a total hit. The shades are awesome and the texture is nothing less that what we always get from Rimmel... Kate and Rimmel you've done it once again.

It's already November and heading to December. Fall-Winter is officially here. There is no doubt that the season is quiet and magical. Christmas decoration, fluffy slippers and warm cloths are all out and I just LOVE IT... Don't you???? But one downside, as the temperatures  drop, cold weather can take its toll on our skin.

Dermatologists agree that it's essential, with the season changing, to switch our skin care routine. In fact, the skin type might switch and that could lead to a not-at-all glowy skin. Here is my comprehensive guide to help keeping the skin healthy and beautiful for this period of the year.

1. Consider changing your gel or foaming cleanser (face and body) to another one with balm, lotion or creamy consistency to prevent over stripping the skin. Oil cleanser are also a great option for winter.

2. Opt for gentle exfoliators that are not harsh on the skin.

3. Invest on a thick moisturizer that's oil based. Choose the "non-clogging" oils that are known for retaining moisture in the skin such as, avocado oil,sweet almond oil, olive oil, ... etc. I personally would replace my night cream but I stick to my day moisturizer as I'm not the  kind to prefer the heavy creams on day time.

4. Despite the weather, sunscreen is a product to wear everyday. UV rays can cause serious damage to our skin throughout the whole year even if it's snowing in your area. In fact sun reflections of snow can be more harmful than the ones of the beach in summer. In cold times opt for at least SPF 15 in your moisturizer, foundation, hand creams, eye creams, ...etc. Make it a habit.

5. It's time to stock up some lip balms to kiss better. In this time of the year, I suffer from chapped flaky lips.. It hurts and it's awful. Use gentle lip exfoliator and follow with a tick lip balm. Get also a lipstick with built in balm.

6. I love to treat my hands and nails and especially in winter, when they get drier fast, as they have fewer oils glands than most parts of the body. I mostly go for creams packed with Shea butter and glycerin.

7. What could be better than a super hot shower/bath in cold winter days??? ... Well, the answer of "nothing" could be obvious to some. But trust me, you're better off with just warm water. Hot water in fact robs the skin of its natural oils which leads to a loss of moisture and can result in dryness.

8. Avoid fragrance ingredients, which can be irritating and drying.

At last, either it's high end or drugstore products, what's most important is how the skin responds to the product. Ultimately, we always have to listen to what our skin is telling no matter what season it is.

Hope you enjoyed... Wishing you a great winter season :)

Lush is a brand that I have known about but never tried. Recently I did a research for my first purchase and once there, I could still get confused in front of the buckets of products everywhere.

The lady over there started to suggest all kind of soaps, scrubs ...etc. I wasn't sure if I should rely on her suggestions until she tried on my hand the Let The Good Times Roll cleanser and I was immediately fascinated by the soft feeling I got after wash.. Oh Man, that was awesome!!

Unfortunately, this cleanser is not great at removing makeup but honestly I don't think it was made for that in the first place.

As it's made of natural ingredients, The Let The Good Times Roll has a shelf life of 3 months only which is for me a bonus. I've explained in one of my earlier posts about the homemade beauty recipes, that I prefer to have small batches of the fresh products but at least they're natural... I know, that in this case, it would be too pricey and I totally agree, but to my defense I would suggest that we can switch between Lush and DIY products.

At the end, I gotta say, I'm converted. I adore how supple and moisturized my skin feels after use.... Again, yes it's expensive but personally I don't mind splurging on Lush products which are fresh and free of all questioned chemicals... And listen up, Lush are also fighting against animal testing and all their containers are made from recycled plastic.... The Let The Good Times Roll, was my first purchase from them but you can be damn sure I'll be purchasing more..

I have been trying different products from Rimmel and I have to say that I have never been disappointed. They are offering a great range of quality products some them and that's why I couldn't wait to try the Wonder'Lash Wake Me Up Mascara With Vitamins and Cucumber Extract.

This mascara is presented exactly like  the Wonder'Lash With Argan Oil reviewed here, only this time the color is a beautiful bright green. The tube is quiet big, that couldn't fit in tiny drawers but I still think it's pretty and I like it.

Formulated with cumcumber and vitamins, not sure which ones, this mascara conditions lashes and provides the eyes that wide awake look with clump free volume, lift and length. It also has a fresh cucumber scent that doesn't irritate my eyes which is a serious plus point along with the fact that I don't notice any cruchiness on my lashes. It also holds the curls all day with no smudging or flaking.

The Wake Me Up Mascara's wand is cleverly designed in an hourglass shape to curl, separate, lengthen and volumize the lashes. I'm not the kind of girl to put coats upon coats of mascara, I always stop at 2 and oh man! I was already in the moon with this mascara!!!!

| Bare Eyes |

| 1 Coat Applied |

|2 Coats Applied |

If you are looking to replace your mascara, I don't think you'd be disappointed with this one.