FOTD / Purple Eyes

Face: Me me me Seventh Heaven primer / Benefit Hello Flawless foundation in honey / Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection concealer in medium / Maybelline Bouncy Dream Bouncy blush in 60 coffee cake

Eyes: Maybelline 24hr Color Tattoo in 40 permanent taupe / L'Oreal Chrome Intensity eyeshadow in 180 purple obsession / Pur Minerals Big Blink mascara / Bourjois Intuitive Liner

Lip: Lancome L'Absolu Nu lipstick in 101

Update / Konjac Sponge

Bad news - the Konjac Sponge has been playing havoc with my skin and I have now stopped using it completely.

As mentioned in my haul post, I have been using it exclusively as my daily detergent as directed, but around the 4/5 days mark I started noticing some bumps on my cheeks and clogged pores around my nose; the bumps then turned into spots and I never get spots on my cheeks so it was really unusual and upsetting for me.
Although I liked how it left my face straight after use (apparently clean), I  definitely noticed an increase in oiliness throughout the day, that I wouldn't normally get  using other routines.
And mind you, I still kept up my weekly mask sessions as usual - and thank God - but I have come to realised that it's simply not enough on its own and a pretty superficial performer.
I don't even think it was some purging incident since my skin is quite resilient and 'open to new products', in fact I didn't even get any purging when I started using the Clarisonic, which is more invasive.

I would normally give a product another go - after few months - but I don't fancy leaving it around to gather more germs and then placing it on my face again, you know what I mean?!

...so time for the bin, me think. :(

Have you ever used the Konjac Sponge? What's your experience?
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Introducing / Sabon

A bit of holiday shopping!

You can notice the Sabon boutiques all over Amsterdam; actually, the brand started out in 1997 in Tel Aviv and it's now available worldwide - not in UK, unfortunately.

I was attracted by the pretty window's displays and beautiful scents coming through the door.

Inside you'll find beauty products for face and body - everything comes in retro and quaint packaging.  

There's also a fountain tap where you can try the products - an oasis of relax and enjoyable atmosphere. 

It was really hard to decide on a wee something to take home but in the end I chose the Mineral Powder for the bath in Honey Peach... as you can imagine, it smells divine!!!

The glass jar is a pretty addition to my bath product collection and looks stunning in my bathroom.

The powder is really fine and it's a combination of sea salt, magnesium, calcium and essential oils that help lower blood pressure and relax tired muscles. This powder doesn't foam but fills the bath with nourishing and moisturizing oils and can also provide relief for eczema and rheumatism.

It's a shame that you can't get this brand in the UK, yet - and the website www.sabon.nl is not available in english - because it would make a great place to buy gifts; definitely, a place to treat yourself or others because it's not cheap - the mineral powder is 19.95euros but it will last a long time.
I'm so glad it survived the flight back home, hehe... and thank you to my husband for buying me this fab treat! ;)
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Nails of the Week / Kiko Ready-To-Go Art Patch Nail Lacquer

Kiko Ready-To-Go Art Patch Nail Lacquer in 02 Black Leopard*

Nail wraps have definitely come a long way! I had a disastrous attempt ages ago (here) and haven't tried them again ever since.

This week, I'm sporting these badass Kiko with a cool and fashionable design indeed... but most importantly, they work like a dream!!!

These 3-in-1 strips consist of a base coat, colour coat and top coat into a single layer; because of this special formula, they come into a airtight packaging and they will dry once opened - so make sure to open them when you are ready to wear them. You get 16 wraps so Kiko also provides a specific silver tape to re-seal the spare ones - I will use them as accent nails. :)

They have a top clear film to keep them 'moist' and - once removed - they become really malleable and flexible, making the application extremely easy.

These are so beautifully glossy that I have been straggling to take a picture which does them justice; they look stunning and give you a perfect manicure - a friend actually commented that they look like gel polish.

Finally, you simply removed them with some regular polish remover. 

Test of time? I've got them on for 6 days now and they look as good as new, wouldn't be surprised to see them last 2 weeks... soooo, all round thumbs up from me!!! :)

They come in a variety of colours and designs (Hello Taupe Lace... you're next!) and available at www.kikocosmetics.co.uk now.

*** Kiko is currently running a promotion until 17th May:
£8 discount with your first order
Code: MAY8 ***

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