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A dab of colour from the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush Quad will not leave you pale as a Ghost

October 21, 2019 Paris B 4 Comments

Every time Hourglass releases a new Ambient Lighting palette, I tell myself I’m not getting it. Every single time (almost), I fail in my resolve LOL!

This year, when Hourglass leaked pictures of their upcoming Ambient Lighting Edit Palette – Ghost, I had a deja vu moment. It looked far too much like the other Ambient Lighting Edit Palettes I already own (original, Vol. 3 and Unlocked) to justify buying. Also, I found it sadly unexciting.

Then, a few days later, I came across another release – the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush Quad – Ghost. And on this, I pounced! 😀

When using the Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick remember that less is more for a beautiful finish

September 23, 2019 Paris B 4 Comments

I’m generally leery about using stick type foundations. While they are convenient and portable, they do have a tendency to be drying. The Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick is anything but!

hourglass vanish seamless finish foundation stick - porcelain

I picked this one up quite a while ago, and as you can see, it’s quite well-used. The reason is because, I like it quite a lot! 🙂

I shared earlier in a list of things I thought was worth spending money on, and I stand by it. It also reminded me that I hadn’t properly reviewed it!

The Cle de Peau Beaute Concealer is mini yet mighty and deserving of its raves

August 26, 2019 Paris B 5 Comments

When I started dipping my toes into the world of makeup, there was one concealer that came highly raved – the Cle de Peau Beaute Concealer. It took me a while to get round to trying it, but years later, I think I understand why it is so popular!

I must note that it has been reformulated fairly recently, with a slight change in packaging. But I tested the formula in the boutique, and noticed that it felt similar to the one I have, so my view on it is maintained 🙂

Is it worthy of the raves though? That’s what you’d like to know right? 😉

This Fall 2019, the Noir et Blanc de Chanel collection will have you decide if you prefer it black or white

August 23, 2019 Paris B 6 Comments

I always look forward to Chanel’s seasonal makeup collections. Ever since Lucia Pica came on board as their Creative Director, we’ve seen many very interesting interpretations released, and I love it!

For Fall 2019, the collection is called Noir et Blanc de Chanel – Black and White. You might have already seen the images.

chanel noir et blanc collection fall 2019

Black and White is very stark, and it is this bold contrast of colours that Lucia Pica is going for. A selection of opposites, with deep, dark tones and shades that evoke the longer, cooler nights that will befall most of the Northern Hemisphere very soon.

The products are either softly shimmering with the lightness of white and light, or bold and deep with the shadows and mystery of the dark black. The packaging reflects this, with sleek, snow white packaging for some items, or the regular sleek black of Chanel makeup packaging.

As much as I love most of Lucia Pica’s releases however, I must admit that the Noir et Blanc de Chanel collection is a little too experimental and avant-garde for little ol’ me 😛 I’ll explain

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