MAC (LE) PETAL POWER MINERALIZE BLUSH

As I've already admitted, I'm a sucker for LE collections, especially the Spring-Summer ones, because I love orange, coral, bronze hues...

I showed you here which items I'd love to get from the Fantasy of Flowers Collection by MAC and I was lucky enough to find the collection, before its launch in Greece in the Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport!

Of course, almost all the ones I wanted to buy were already sold out (just my luck), apart from the blush that I was dying to get!

So, Petal Power became mine!

And in a fair price, too!

I paid less than 20 euros for it! A bargain, I tell you!

It's a stunning color, with really nice pigmentation! I absolutely love it!!!

The collection will be in stores next week, and I'll probably pay them a visit to get some more goodies!

Anything you're craving for?

L'oreal Skin Perfection BB Cream-A Review

The Skin Perfection Series is the newest addition to the L'oreal skincare line.

It's hot pink, girly, offers plenty of benefits in a bufget friendly price. So what's not to like?

I got the BB cream, as I was really into trying something from this line, but I've already got a stash of creams and serums.

First of all, it comes in a tube, with a twist lid; you must unscrew it; not the most practical packaging, ever.. It contains 50ml, which is not bad at all and costs 12 Euros.

It's made for younger ages, so from the early 20s to mid 30s and is suitable for sensitive skins also, apart from being non-comedogenic. It's supposed to help with  imperfections, enlarged pores and an uneven skin texture while protecting from premature aging with an SPF of 25.

According to L'oreal "The tinted lightweight formula perfects complexion for a healthy-looking glow"

It is indeed lightweight. Although really moisturising, it does not feel greasy.

It has kind of a weird smell, though. I mean, there's no artificial perfume, so what comes to mind is a pharmaceutical cream. It does not smell of alcohol like the Garnier one for oily skin. It's a completely different smell, not necessarily bad, but not pleasant, either.

I got the lighter shade, "Light", it comes in "Medium" as well.

I must say, it is just a tad darker than my skin-great, regarding that most of the others out there are either too dark, or too yellow, or too pink!

Now, for the negatives:
I see no improvement in the appearance of pores and a really light coverage. So, any imperfections shine through. It does give a smoother, even skintone, but then again I don't really have any obvious discolorations.

All in all, it keeps you hydrated, smoothes out your skin but "Skin Perfection" isn't achieved. 

It does have good elements to it, so I use it as a sunscreen/moisturizer and continue with my foundation, concealer, etc.

I don't think I'd repurchase, though. Perhaps another product of the series!

Have you tried anything?

Estee Lauder Make-up Haul!!!

Well, as every makeupjunkie can imagine and relate to, I totally gave in and made some makeup purchases after my skincare haul that I showed you here... I just could not resist!

And this is what I got:

Εννοείται ότι όπως κάθε κολλημένη με το μακιγιάζ, δε θα μπορούσα να μην υποκύψω σε ένα όργιο αγορών σε είδη μακιγιάζ Estee Lauder έπειτα από τις αγορές σε προϊόντα περιποίησης...
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The Wednesday Post: Clinique LE Neutral Palette + HAUL

If you recall, Wednesdays' posts are mainly all about alerts on LE products and various discounts.

Last week there's been a discount around, I 'm sure you heard, so although late to give the heads up on that, I thought I should let you know of what I bought on Saturday, hoping that it's still available for you also! A unique neutral eyeshadows palette, that you 've perhaps already seen on Instagram.

I first saw it on a blog a few months ago, but was not yet in Greece and had no information whatsoever on when it would hit the Greek counters. Now a small confession: I have really limited time to browse actual stores, and I may be behind on the time of actual launches. So, I never saw that this beauty did come!

Thanks to Sofia (aka Beauty in Crisis), who posted her palette after being excited for buying it, I knew that it was available in Greece and afterwards, I was on pins and needles on whether I could get my hands on it myself!

Here, I have to admit that my small daughter was recovering from the flu (?) and I wasn't feeling great myself, but since hy hubby was kind enough to babysit, I rushed to Hondos Center, with no make up on (I think I even scared the ladies there, haha!) and it became mine!

The Neutral Territory 2 Palette is part of the 16 Shades of beige LE collection, which is completed with 8 neutral nail polishes, ranging from off white to deep cocoa, that are safe for sensitive skins.

The palette itself ranges also from very light to darker shades, making it perfect for both day and evening looks, while it's pretty compact, so it's the best companion for travelling. The palette is compiled from shades that are available in the standard line of Clinique, so if you miss it.. well, you could find your favorite shades out there, but I suggest you get it now; the price is right!!

Let's see the details and swatches:

It's definitely worth it, as you can see!

I also got a couple of the eye chubby sticks, that had caught my eye when I bought my first one.

Finally, mascaras are always necessary, right?

That was my "Wednesday-When to buy" post, including my LE alert and the rest of my haul.

Liked it?

Let me know!!!

Andriana

xoxo

Περιοδικά Μαρτίου + Δώρα!

Καλή Σαρακοστή κορίτσια!

Όπως καταλαβαίνετε, ενέδωσα κι εγώ!

Κακά τα ψέματα, στην τωρινή εποχή, αλλά και λόγω έλλειψης χρόνου, προτιμώ να ξεφυλλίζω σελίδες στο ίντερνετ, παρά να αγοράζω περιοδικά. Νομίζω ότι πολλές κάνουν το ίδιο, οπότε τα περιοδικά πλέον, συχνά-πυκνά έχουν όμορφα δωράκια ώστε να μας δελεάζουν να τα αποκτήσουμε!

Έτσι συνέβη και τώρα, ε, και λόγω τριημέρου είπα να τα πάρω μπας και προλάβω να τους ρίξω και μια ματιά εκτός από το να εκμεταλευτώ τις προσφορές τους.

Δικά μου έγιναν το InStyle & το Cosmopolitan, που είχαν μια μινιατουρα κόκκινο κραγιόν του YSL κι ένα μανό Essie αντίστοιχα. Το πρώτο κόστισε 5,90€ και το δεύτερο 2,90€. Καθόλου άσχημα!

Το κραγιόν, ομολογώ ότι δεν το δοκίμασα ακόμη, αλλά το μανό που διάλεξα, ήταν ένα πολύ ιδιαίτερο χρώμα, οπότε κι έβαψα τα νύχια μου αμέσως!

Η Essie το περιγράφει σαν tahitian blue, εγώ θα έλεγα ότι είναι ένα gunmetal gray.

Στη φωτογραφία είναι μόνο μία στρώση, που στέγνωσε και πολύ γρήγορα!

Να σας ενημερώσω ότι κυκλοφορεί και το Marie Claire με 3 jumbo μολύβια, ένα για τα χείλη & 2 για τα μάτια, κι ακόμα ένα με 2 μανό Erre Due! 

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