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Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Toner Review

March 12, 2021

Here is a fun fact for you. Did you know that goats have rectangular pupils? Wow right! Now let that sink in while I tell you more about Kiehl's Ultra Facial Toner.

Sephora says this is “A mild yet effective facial toner for all skin types. It gently removes surface debris and remaining residue while hydrating and comforting skin. The non-alcohol formula is perfectly PH-balanced for optimal comfort.”

Packaging

Packaging is fairly simple. The toner comes packaged in a plastic bottle. There is a sticker sheet on the bottle which states the name of the product …

Hourglass Mini Ambient Lighting Edit Sculpture Unlocked Palette Review

March 9, 2021

Some palettes, just take your breath away! After I received the Hourglass Mini Ambient Edit Sculpture Unlocked Palette, I would open it, admire it and keep it back again. Then after a while I had the courage to start using it. Does it happen to you too? Or do you start using new, beautiful palettes, makeup etc. as soon as you get them.

Sephora says it is “A cult-favorite returns in a curated quad, with four shades to layer and blend for multidimensional radiance. The bestselling palette features an edited selection of Ambient Finishing Powder, Blush, Bronzer, and Metallic Strobe …

Do You Need A Beauty Blender Makeup Sponge?

March 9, 2021

Years back I remember seeing these cute pink sponges in Sephora aisles. So squishy, almost like a stress ball, like a toy perhaps. I later learned that it was the beauty blender makeup sponge. A new rage, all makeup gurus recommended. Somehow I did not purchase it for years, after all my finger and brushes do the job just fine.

Then I got curious and decided to purchase one. This was about two years back. And now I can share some thoughts on the beauty blender makeup sponge.

What Sephora Says

It is “A top-selling makeup sponge, the super-soft, …

Nail Polishes I Am Loving Right Now

March 5, 2021

I love nail polish. Nudes, reds, plums, blacks, shimmers, glitters, so many to choose from. These are a few nail polishes I am loving right now.

For today's post I have included nail polishes from Deborah Lippmann, Tenoverten, Essie and Olive & June.

Deborah Lippmann

The shade from Deborah Lippmann is Beachin'. It is a beautiful taupe brown cream. Applies smoothly. Love how it looks on my medium skin tone. With top coat I get about a week of wear from it. Available at Sephora and Nordstrom. This product is vegan, and is a ten-free formulation.

Tenoverten

This Tenoverten …

Viseart Petite Pro 4 Apricotine Eyeshadow Palette Review

March 2, 2021

Viseart Petite Pro 4 Apricotine Eyeshadow Palette reminds me of summer. It is still winter here and I am dreaming of spring and summer. Isn't it amusing how we associate certain colors with certain seasons. So I decided to take it out of my stash and decided to have some fun with it.

Viseart is a brand that is well-known by professional makeup artists. Viseart products have a lot a great reviews on websites. Although this is not the first Viseart product I tried, it is the first one I am reviewing on the blog.

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Yay! Some Empties For You

March 2, 2021

When I finish a product, I am thrilled! Mostly it is a skin care, body care kind of product. Occasionally I finish a makeup product and that is exhilarating. Today I have some empties for you. Some of these I have already repurchased.

Skin Care

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair is a serum that reduces multiple signs of aging. I pictured a travel sized bottle for this post. I like this product. When I finish the travel sized bottles I have collected I will probably buy a full sized bottle of this product.

Belief The True Cream Aqua Bomb is …

Loving These Swoon-worthy Brown Eyeliners Now

February 26, 2021

I truly believe that one can never have too many brown eyeliners. Black is good for some looks, but for everyday I prefer good old brown eyeliner. I am loving these Swoon-worthy brown eyeliners these days.

Some of these I have loved and repurchased. Some are new me.

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-on Eye Pencil

Four out of the six brown eyeshadows in this post are from Urban Decay. I like Urban Decay's 24/7 Glide-on Eye Pencils. They stay put on my upper lash line and also on my lash line. They are creamy and do not tug or pull while …

What Beauty, Skincare Products are your Re-buys?

February 23, 2021

In Switzerland, it is illegal to own just one guinea pig. They are naturally very social animals so the rule is to have them in pairs. That's a fantastic rule and makes me thankful that we have two guinea pigs. During the pandemic our pets helped calm us , they are such good listeners and such adorable lap animals. The kids love to read to them and just spend time with them. They love this certain brand of pet food and will not eat pellets from another brand. So we buy them the pellets they love. Just like us humans …

REN skincare Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask

How Does The REN Glycol Lactic Radiance Mask Perform?

February 23, 2021

Facial mask is one of the easiest ways to get healthy and soft skin in a few minutes. A facial mask product is designed to be used for a short period of time, usually. It takes a few seconds to apply, wait for a few minutes and then wash it off. It is a simple process with enormous benefits. If you are not already using a facial mask, I strongly recommend that you add one to your regular skin care routine. REN Clean Skincare Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask was one of the masks in skincare routine.

Sephora says that …

Kaja Chocolate Dahlia and Satin Sheets Review

February 19, 2021

I have tried a few thing from Kaja before and I liked what I tried. So I decided to get some more. After all how can I resist brown eyeshadow. And with a name like Chocolate Dahlia, I was a goner. I also got a cushy vibe lip stain in Satin Sheets. Here is my review of Kaja Beauty Chocolate Dahlia Eyeshadow Trio and Satin Sheets Lip Stain.

Sephora says Beauty Bento Bouncy Shimmer Eyeshadow Trio is “A stacked, creamy, powder eyeshadow in curated trios of shimmers or combinations of matte and shimmer shades.” This product is an Allure Best …