FOTD with 17 Vintage Love Perfect Pastels

Hello Ladies,

I actually been wearing 17 Vintage Love Perfect Pastels for several weeks now, off and on, but never got around to taking photos. Unfortunately this palette is not available to buy anymore, because it was a limited edition, so if you were one of the lucky ones to pick it up good for you. If not, start reading beauty blogs, you'll get all the inside info and be ready to buy the good stuff. I mean, that's what I do. :)

 I like to use this palette when I want a fast and easy look, or a nice background for bright eyeliners.

Quite subtle for what I usually like, but it's nice to go eye on eyeshadow once in a while.

Face:

• Covergirl & Olay Simply Ageless Serum Primer.
• Covergirl NatureLuze Foundation in 310 Flax.
• Maybelline FitMe Concealer in 15 Fair.
• Rimmel Stay Matte pressed powder in Transparent.
• GOSH Brow Kit - used Light.
• Collection 2000 Shimmer & Shade as blush.

Eyes:

• URBAN DECAY Primer Potion in Eden.
• 17 Vintage Love Perfect Pastels - I don't remember which one I used :(
• Covergirl LashBlast Fusion Mascara in Black.

Lips:

• Maybelline Moisture Extreme lipstick in 670 Natural Rosewood. 

What do you think?

~ Lyuba

Giweaway Reminder

Hello Ladies,

I just want to remind everyone that my 50 Followers Thank You Giveaway ends tomorrow! Thank you all again for following me and reading everything I have to say. It means a lot to me :)

~ Lyuba

OH NO I'm Getting Sunburned FOTD

Hello Ladies,

Few weeks ago I picked up a couple of Wet n Wild ColorIcon trio palettes, but being my usual self I didn't use them all right away. You've seen my FOTD using Silent Treatment and today I present to you FOTD using I'm Getting Sunburned. I loved the colors in the package, but I was a little bit skeptical about how well they go together. I know, I know, how dare I ignore the all knowing whoever-designed-these-color people that picked them together for a reason. Well, I was skeptical for nothing. These colors work together gorgeously!

 The eyeshadows are so pigmented too! Especially the crease shade, you just need a tiny bit for it turn out super duper dark! :) I had to blend, blend and blend some more, otherwise I would have ended up with 'raccoon eyes' that my husband hates loves so much. And then go over with other shades on top too.

What do you think? Doesn't it look like a nice golden tan, and then right above it the place where you forgot to put sunscreen on, so it's all sunburned and pink? I can see why they named this trio I'm Getting Sunburned. (google the swatches, actual shades look nothing like on the website)

 I wore Tarte's Rise & Shine on my lips again. Here you can see again how it looks without the gloss on top. Not very good lol.

Gloss to the rescue! Isn't it instantly better?

Face:

• Covergirl & Olay Simply Ageless Serum Primer.
• Covergirl NatureLuze Foundation in 310 Flax.
• Maybelline FitMe Concealer in 15 Fair.
• Rimmel Stay Matte pressed powder in Transparent.
• GOSH Brow Kit - used Light.
• Collection 2000 Shimmer & Shade as blush. (I'm so boring when it comes to blushes. I find one and I stick with it, mostly because I am not very good at applying them)

Eyes:

• URBAN DECAY Primer Potion in Eden.
• Wet n Wild ColorIcon palette I'm Getting Sunburned.
• Covergirl LashBlast Fusion Mascara in Black.

Lips:

• Tarte Rise & Shine in Nude

I'm also pretty boring when it comes to foundation. I find one that I like and I use it till I'm done, because I can't stand having whole bunch of open bottles around.

Unfortunately I don't thin Wet n Wild is available in UK... such a shame. But on the bright side, UK has Sleek and Barry M! :) 

What do you think? If you could, would you get this trio?

~ Lyuba

Go get yourself some Benefit!

One thing I will miss about UK are all kinds of magazine freebies. US magazines really should take notice, I'm telling ya! Every time I go out, I make sure to check out the freebies, and pick up ones that catch my attention. Usually I'm pretty laid back about the freebies, mostly because I either don't know the brand or don't care for those particular items.

Not this time. Every since I've read that Glamour will be doing Benefit freebies, I HAD TO HAVE THEM ALL. Because sadly I would never be able to afford them otherwise :( Knowing that everyone probably had the same idea, I woke up super early on Thursday... no, not to go get me some Benefit goodies, but because I had to give a speech in my class and I wanted to be ready. I got all dolled up and practiced my speech till I almost had it memorized and left extra early to class so I won't be late. BUT on my way to class I had time to stop by my tiny local Coop and pick up the magazines. The look I got from cashier when she saw that I was buying 3 identical magazines was priceless, but I didn't care since I looked fabulous and she must have been jealous of my Benefit stash.

So the point I'm trying to make is go get yourself some Benefit! It is such a great opportunity for anyone to try these products without breaking the bank. For my US readers, this is what I essentially got if you want a set.

Have you picked up your Benefit freebies? Which ones? Or did you go crazy and buy all 3?


~ Lyuba

New Favorites: Garnier Fresh Essential Cleansing Milk & Toner

Hello Ladies,

Since I ran out of my faithful Simple facial toner not to long ago, I was on the search for a new one. And since I was pretty unhappy with Simple Kind to Skin Purifying Cleansing Lotion, I was on the search for a new makeup remover too. And I found both in Garnier Skin Naturals Fresh Essentials Invigorating Toner and Complete Cleansing Milk. (That's a mouthful for sure)

What they say:

Garnier Fresh Essentials Grape Water Complete Cleansing Milk contains cleansing micro-oils and fruit extract to freshen skin while gently cleansing.

Garnier Fresh Essentials Grape Water Complete Cleansing Milk removes make-up and lets the skin breathe easily. It removes even long-lasting face and eye make-up in just one step. Garnier Fresh Essentials Grape Water Complete Cleansing Milk is enriched with cleansing micro-oils and fruit extract, It leaves your skin feeling cleansed and refreshed, with make-up and impurities removed. The light formula leaves no greasy feel.

Apply Garnier Fresh Essentials Grape Water Complete Cleansing Milk all over the face, massage gently to dissolve make-up and then remove using cotton wool pads, starting with the eyes and lips.

Garnier Fresh Essentials

An irresistible partner for normal to combination skin.

Invigorating toner, vitamin enriched
Alcohol-free and enriched with grape extract, water and pro-vitamin B5, the formula removes any remaining impurities that can cause and uneven complexion, whilst preparing skin for your moisturizer.

What I say: 
I promise you, I am not crazy and you CAN buy both of these from Boots... however I can't find them on their website so I can't link them :(  Could it be that these used to be called Clean & Fresh and Garnier just renamed them? Either way, I got these from Boots in Cambridge and they were on sale at the time for 2 for £4. That said, I don't remember how much they cost individually... I remember thinking that it was on par with Simple toners, so around £3 or so. 

 Lets just say I love these. My main problem with Simple Purifying Cleansing Lotion was that it wasn't liquid enough, and it was a major pain in the behind to use. Try smoothing something on your face when that something is almost solid and you'll know what I mean. It also left my skin feeling pretty sticky at the end, not a good result for a product that supposes to cleanse right? I don't have this problem with Garnier Complete Cleansing Milk. It is liquidy enough to glide on my skin, and once I wipe it off with cotton pads my skin feels nice, smooth and most importantly clean. No sticky feeling here! 


Then I follow up with the toner to get the last bits of makeup off. Actually, this toner and Simple's toner are pretty much the same in my eyes with one major (or minor) difference. The scent. I know that for some people not having any smell is very important because they either don't like it, or get irritated by the smell but for me it is of no concern. I love Simple range because I like to think of it as a more affordable alternative to Clinique, but at the same time there is one thing that I slightly don't like in both of these ranges.... no scent. Silly right? So I love Simple for what they do, and for what they don't add to their products but sometimes I just get an urge to put something on my face with a slight scent to it. 


And I've always liked the scent of Garnier products. And I simply love the scent of Garnier Fresh Essential Toner and Cleansing Milk! I'm not good with describing scents, but to me it smells fresh and not imposing, softly lingering in the background and adding to the experience. I love it! I'm sorry to say Simple, but Garnier toner wins for me.... especially since both of you are around the same price. 

According to Garnier you can use the Cleansing Milk to remove eye makeup too, but I haven't tried it and I probably will not. I have a thing about putting anything like cream near my eyes, meaning I don't want it near them. So I can't comment on how well it removes the eye makeup, but I can say that it removes facial makeup as a charm.  


I would recommend this to anyone with normal or combination skin like mine. It is a great value, and you get 200ml of product in each bottle. It does exactly what it promises to do on the bottle, and it won't make you go broke. :) I can only hope that these products are sold in USA for when I get back.


Let me know if you decide to try Garnier Fresh Essential range , or if you already tried these! 


~ Lyuba


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