The 80s makeup was all about bright colors and boldness. Pop music as well as hard rock and metal were all the rage at that time and had great influence on fashion and beauty. Although the 80s have two distinct faces – pop colors vs dark glam – there seems to be only one rule: to make a statement. Whether it is Madonna or … More The 80s: one decade, two moods
Created in 1987, the Météorites face powder is the secret to radiant skin. It was the first powder to ever come in shape of multicolored pearls and is now a Guerlain legendary product. The pearls play a double role as they illuminate and color correct the complexion as well. The Météorites powder is as fine as stardust and its … More Météorites [Guerlain]
Created in the 1990s by Australian entrepreneur Poppy King, Lipstick Queen is a brand entirely dedicated to lipsticks as the founder could not find her perfect fit. Lipstick Queen has grown quite a popularity on Instagram – through which I first discovered it – and to my delight, the brand is now available at Sephora on the Champs Elysées … More Frog Prince [Lipstick Queen]
Among the recent new Sephora launches, I thought I would give this blue liner a try as it caught my eye while walking along the aisle. Some of you might actually already know about this particular eyeliner but for those of you who are not familiar with the concept, its particularity resides in its application. As … More Fingertip Eyeliner [Sephora]
At the end of the year 2015, Givenchy extended its Irrésistible range releasing Live Irrésistible. This eau de parfum is said to be a spicy-fruity-floral fragrance and there is no better way to describe it. I would add that it has a surprising summery vibe and tropical warmth yet, it is definitely a fragrance I would … More Live Irrésistible [Givenchy]
Lately, I have been into a nude mood with makeup, especially with lipsticks. According to me, wearing a nude lipstick is all about enhancing your natural lip color – not concealing it. Let me share with you different types of nude lipsticks I usually go for when I want to look effortlessly fresh and glowing. First, a picture of … More Your Lips True Colors
When it comes to makeup, my thought is to have fun playing with it. Often, the more you play, the more you wear – because the more you learn about it. Then, you start wearing makeup on a daily basis. Each day, you become more and more used to seeing your face all dolled up. If one morning … More Au naturel
Garnier’s BB Light is simply a BB cream that promises to embelish and perfect your complexion in the most natural way possible. On the tube, it calls itself a “Natural Beautifier” and claims to be a “Miracle skin perfector” – in other words, your best ally. To start with, the BB cream’s color is quite surprising. The product … More BB Light [Garnier]
To begin with, Shalimar is one of Guerlain’s classic yet iconic perfume which came out in 1925. The first-ever oriental perfume was created around vanilla which remained its main “ingredient”. Guerlain then launched different Shalimar versions over the years which were each discontinued to be replaced by new ones. In 2015, the brand’s perfumer, Thierry Wasser, introduced Shalimar Souffle de Parfum (a floral … More Shalimar Cologne [Guerlain]
Bloom Your Mind 