Category: Beauty
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Review: Garnier Pure Active Anti-Spot Roll On
I already wrote a review a while ago about Garnier’s Eye Roller with Caffeine. Since I liked that one, I was very curious to see how well their anti-spot treatment would work. You can see the product in the picture above. The packaging is very similar to the eye roller and it’s very handy. The…
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My first INGLOT experience (incl. eyeshadow review)
Just the other day I wrote a post about my latest shopping spree. During my trip I went to an INGLOT store for the first time of my life. INGLOT is a Polish make up brand which I had heard from through several beauty bloggers on youtube and on Dutch websites. Most people were very…
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Haul: Inglot, Zara & other make up, cosmetics and random stuff
I desperately needed a ton of things this time round, as I was running out of necessary products girls need every once in a while (usually once a month, ahem). I also wanted to go to Amsterdam to pay the MAC Pro store a visit to buy the final eyeshadows for my palette and thus…
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How to: Depot Eye Shadows – The Oven Method
After watching what felt like a million videos on youtube on how to depot eye shadows, I never felt confident enough that I could actually do it. Most methods include prying casings open with tongs and then holding the eyeshadow over a candle to melt the glue that hold the pan in the casing after…
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Fave neutral eyeshadows
I love my neutral shadows. It’s perfect for work, it looks classy and it can give you that barely there make up look. On the other hand, neutral shades are also perfect for creating smokey eyes and more dramatic looks. Neutral eyeshadows are handy to take your every day office look and upgrade it to…
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Nail Art Tools
As you have seen on this blog, I have started creating some more elaborate nail looks. This is all made possible by a few purchases that I recently made on Ebay. I had decided on trying some nail art a while ago. The only problem was that I didn’t have the tools. I knew I’d…
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MAC Paint Pots vs Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadows
I love MAC paint pots. I also love Benefit creaseless cream shadows. Both products are pretty similar: you can use them as eye shadows, but they also function as bases underneath other (powder) eye shadows. They come in a range of colors and both have creamy textures. But which one is the best? Get ready…
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Tag: Are you a beauty addict?
I got tagged in this post by Noelle. Her tag is in Dutch, so I’ve taken the freedom to translate the questions into English and answer them here. Source: weheartit.com Which make up/ beauty product did you buy last and which product did you have to save up for? Last item I bought was probably…
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Anti Perspiration
I tend to sweat quite a bit. In winter it isn’t much of a problem, but as soon as temperatures start to rise, I start to sweat like there is no tomorrow. My main problem are my arm pits which makes for some nice stains in all of my clothes, mostly when I’m teaching. I’ll…
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Which 3 make up items could I use for a month?
Today it’s a short but sweet blog, triggered by Alison. When I asked on Twitter what to blog about, she suggested: If you were to use only 3 make up items for a month, which would they be? And I found this question very easy to answer. Just to make it a bit more challenging,…
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Budget Proof Make Up
This post is triggered by a comment Alison left last week on my post on Benefit Cosmetics. Benefit is indeed an expensive make up brand. No matter where you are located. Therefore, it is always a good idea to try and find cheaper alternatives. Drug store brands from around the globe often offer some very…
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My favorite make up brand: Benefit Cosmetics
I like love make up. That is no secret. Many girls who are into make up are total MAC addicts. Not me, the make up brand I swear by and of which I have several products in at least every single category of make up products is Benefit Cosmetics. Benefit is known for it’s retro…
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Benefit Creaseless Cream Eyeshadow & Liner
When I went to London, shopping for make up was high on my list. There are a ton of things around that you can’t get in the Netherlands, or things are simply cheaper. The latter was the case for Benefit products, which is why I decided to stock up on a few items I had…
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My Favorite Beauty Ingredient: Aloe Vera
For some reason, beauty products and other health products containing Aloe Vera seem to really work for me. I don’t exactly know why, but I just thought I would write a post on some of my favorite products containing this ingredient. Aloe Vera is actually a plant and whether it is actually a beneficiary ingredient…
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Review: Garnier Eye Roller with Cafeine
I walked by this product SO many times and always decided against buying it as it is rather expensive (€15). However, a while ago the drugstore had a discount and I caved. If you want to say bye bye to puffy bags under your eyes: this is for you! Here’s what Garnier has to say:…
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Review: Maybelline One by One Mascara
Not too long ago, I decided to test a bunch of mascaras. Unfortunately the mascara market is long from saturated, according to the makers, so Maybelline just recently launched a new one: the Volume Express One by One Mascara. Here’s what Maybelline says: Finally, bold volume without any of the bulk. • Patented Lash Catcher™…
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Perfume Tag
On Sunday, Dutch beauty blog Miss Lipgloss posted the following list of questions on perfumes and I thought it would be fun to post this here! My small, yet ever-growing perfume collection What is your favorite perfume? Pick only one! J’adore by Dior. It took me 1,5 year to buy it, but it’s my absolute…
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Review: Max Factor Masterpiece Waterproof Mascara
The final mascara in the series that I have been testing is Max Factor Masterpiece Waterproof mascara. This is Max Factor’s staple mascara and was highly recommended by the sales lady at my local drug store. Here’s what Max Factor claims: Masterpiece Waterproof Mascara finally can define and separate your lashes to give a striking,…
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Review: Max Factor Experience
Another week, another mascara tested. This time it’s a Max Factor mascara. The Experience mascara by Max Factor is the newest one in the range of Max Factor mascaras and therefore I wanted to try it. Here’s what Max Factor says of the mascara: For up to 3 x* the volume and a lightweight feel…
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Review: L’Oreal Telescopic Waterproof mascara
This review is long overdue, as I’m already on to mascara number 4 by now, but hey it’s here now nonetheless. I used this mascara all through last week and here are my thoughts on it Here’s what the company says: Telescopic Original Mascara enhances your lashes with intense length and unique lash by lash…
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EOTD: Hot Pink Look
As I can’t review another mascara because I haven’t been wearing any for the past week, I thought it would be time again to do an eye of the day. It’s been a while since I did one. This is really just one try I had using my Good Girl I-Divine Palet from Sleek. I’ve…
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Review: Maybelline Define-a-lash volume mascara
Mascara no. 2 from my little mascara try out is the Maybelline Define-a-Lash volume mascara. Thank God this one worked so much better for me than last week’s. From Maybelline’s website: ZERO-CLUMP VOLUME defined like never before SHAPED-TO-THE-LASH BRUSH captures and plumps each lash And this is SO TRUE! What a relief it was to…
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My favorite places to shop online
Shopping is fun. Whether online or offline. Online shopping especially fun as you can just stay home and don’t have to battle any crowds. Here are the places I frequent the most: Amazon: I love the UK version of Amazon. For several reasons. A) they have everything regarding books and DVDs. B) they have fast…
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Review: Maybelline Colossal Mascara
Last week I told I’d review a few drug store mascaras. Here’s the first one: Maybelline Colossal mascara in waterproof black. Here’s what Maybelline says about this mascara on their website: COLOSSAL LASHES IN JUST ONE COAT! CREATES 9X THE VOLUME, instantly COLLAGEN FORMULA + MEGA BRUSH plumps lashes Let me just start off by…
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Wish list of the moment
I make wish lists. All the time. There isn’t a month that goes by without my having a wish list. In fact, I keep multiple ones. I always have a few items in my ‘items to watch’ list on Ebay and there’s always a few things that I save in my shopping bag on Amazon,…
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What’s the Best Mascara?
When it comes to beauty products, the most impossible thing to find is a good mascara. I’ve been using the same one for a year now, but it is so expensive. I’ve never really tried any of the drug store ones and I keep hearing that they are good. Since I don’t have the faintest…
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The Body Shop: Rainforest Hair Care Review
A while ago I decided that I wanted to try some of The Body Shop’s shampoo. I’ve been using their shower gels and face products for a while now and I love those so I was curious to see whether I liked their hair care line as well. Just like my skin, my hair has…
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EOTD: Red & Browns
If you read my tweet yesterday morning, you’ll know that I was quite satisfied with my eye make up. Whenever I do my make up I tend to focus on my eyes, as I like that part best so I really want to make them pop. I usually wear colors that compliment my eye color,…
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Blog Challenge Day 22: An item I don’t leave the house without
The item I dread to forget, the one thing I cannot live without, is Chapstick. I already showed it in my ‘what’s in my bag’ post and it’s the first thing I’ll chuck in my bag when I go anywhere. My favorite is the regular, classic chapstick. I got my first chapstick back in 2005…