Lately I have been experimenting more with my makeup again and have also watched more tutorials on Instagram or generally how other girls apply makeup, so of course my wish list got longer as well.
I have been using some products on my wish for a while and they really have become favorites, which I will certainly buy again and again, others looked so great on other girls that I absolutely need them now and again others are absolute new products, where I just already know that they will be amazing haha.
My Favorites
IT Cosmetics CC Cream
I've already tried several different foundations, but IT Cosmetic's CC Cream really beats them all. Although it is high coverage, it doesn't look cakey on the skin, rather the opposite - the skin looks more even and simply more beautiful. Redness, pores and blemishes are easily concealed without irritating the skin as this CC Cream contains hyaluronic acid, vitamins A, B, C and E among others. In addition, it has a SPF of 50+, so perfect for all year round!
I think there are 3 different versions of this CC Cream already. So far I've tried the original and the illumination one - I think the illumination is a bit too glowy for me, because when wearing it, I get the urge to apply more powder haha. The original is a perfect mix of Glow and Matt and therefore brings a very natural skin appearance.
Dior Diorshow Mascara
I had already talked about this mascara in a previous post, but again for everyone - it's absolutely awesome!
The Formula is enriched with microfibres and so gives your lashes extra length but at the same time also a lovely amount of volume. In my opinion it kinda looks like fake lashes when I have this mascara on. Another plus is the "Air-Lock" Brush, with this brush the mascara dries out more slowly than any other mascaras as there´s no way any air can get into the tube. Apparently this mascara is also used for the Dior Fashion Shows and if that doesn´t make you want to try it, I don´t know what will, haha.
Shiseido Controlled Chaos Mascara
Another great Mascara is the Controlled Chaos Mascara from Shiseido. I use it ever since my sample of the Dior Mascara is empty and it´s so hard to decide between these two! This one gives less volume, but makes my eyelashes so long, but without making them look like spider lashes. In addition, I don't even need an eyelash curler to get a nice curl, the mascara does that all by itself.
The Formula is a lot wetter, but if it's a bit dry, you can work with it very well.
The Formula is a lot wetter, but if it's a bit dry, you can work with it very well.
Pixi Glow Tonic
An absolute classic! If you haven't tried Pixi's Glow Tonic yet, you should do so as soon as possible! At the beginning I couldn't imagine what would be different about it than about other tonics, but my skin has changed so positively since I use this product. The skin was on the one hand not so oily anymore, but had a healthy shine and on the other hand I hardly got any blemishes! It is so rare that I get pimples now. I always think I got most of my makeup off after using my beloved micellar water, but when I apply this tonic afterwards, so much more dirt and makeup gets of my skin, and so I can feel a huge difference immediately.
So I'm absolutely thrilled and can't say more about it than that everyone has to try it out!
So I'm absolutely thrilled and can't say more about it than that everyone has to try it out!
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BECCA Hydra-Mist Set & Refresh Powder
Well, actually, loose powders aren't mine at all. I always find they feel really heavy and weird on the skin and clog my pores more than covering them - not to start with the white backflash that some loose powders give when pictures are taken with lightning - ugh!
But this loose powder from Becca consists of 50% water and glycerine, which gives the skin a kind of blur effect and therefore definitely sounds great. Because of the water mixture, the powder gives moisturize to the skin, so it doesn't crumble like some other powders. The color selection is now rather semi, but I think you should be able to work with it just fine to set your concealer properly.
Origins GinZing Tinted Moisturizer
I love Tinted Moisturizer! They always give a really beautiful natural shine and let the skin look more even. In summer, when I use makeup, I prefer them, because they are a lot better for the skin than normal makeup in the heat. With this one I'm even more sure it's a bomb, as the GinZing series is generally great. I used the Moisturizer myself once and was very happy with it.
The product matches itself to the skin tone and also protects the skin with a SPF 40.
The product matches itself to the skin tone and also protects the skin with a SPF 40.
Fenty Beauty
Meanwhile everyone says how lovely Fenty Beauty products are, but there are still a few people who have never tried anything - here I am!
To be honest, I am a bit overwhelmed with the selection, but a few products have already stood out for me due to many recommendations. On the one hand the Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter in Girl Next Door / Chich Phreak - an absolute beautiful peach-coloured highlighter. I can imagine that it gives a wonderful touch of colour and freshness especially on light skin. I would also like to have the Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer in Fenty Glow. This is an incredibly beautiful nude colored gloss that makes the lips look fuller and that can never hurt haha.
Last but not least I would like to have the Photoshop in the tube - the Pro Filt´r Longwear Foundation + the Pro Filt´r Primer. I saw this duo on a girl on Instagram once and it looked like Photoshop! Since she also posted InstaStories with this foundation, it really can only be the foundation that gave this incredible finish. I really need them!
Soon-to-be Favorites
Ardell Individual 3D-Lashes
I prefer individual lashes to classic fake eyelashes. For me they are easier to apply and I can always decide for myself how many I want where, or where I want to put the accents. So far I only have very natural lashes from KISS, but recently 3D Individual Lashes from Ardell came out and my heart was beating faster! When I still had my eyelash extension, I always had 3D lashes, so with those from Ardell I could theoretically get exactly the same look again, so I'm really looking forward to trying them out soon.
Coach Blush Parfüm
Since I discovered Coach's perfumes, I don't use any others. The two previous versions, Classic and Floral, smell so pleasant and hold so well without being too heavy in the nose. So when I saw at a beauty fair that another new version was released, I was very happy! Of course I tried it right away and it is my favourite fragrance of all three versions. It doesn't smell as flowery as the floral, but still very feminine and fresh. The ingredients here are grapefruit, goji berry, peach and peony, among others, so it doesn't get any better than that.
As soon as my current perfume is empty, I´ll buy it.
As soon as my current perfume is empty, I´ll buy it.
All products can be found in the Wishlist Slider above this post.
Which products are currently on your Wishlist? Have you tried any of mine yet?
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Until recently, I didn't wear jewellery at all.
Don't ask me why, somehow I didn't like it and never felt comfortable with it.
On the other girls, no matter which jewelry they wore, whether it was fine or larger statement jewelry, it always looked really beautiful - but well in my eyes not on me haha
After a while of browsing through Instagram and Pinterest, I bought some statement earrings haha. I know it's exactly the opposite of what I firstly said, but I thought Go Big or Go Home hahaha.
I always liked the idea, when you wear something simple and then just wear big earrings, but my collection of statement earrings stopped after the 2 pairs - for now, as I still very rarely wear them.
But when I came across the Instagram account of JewelryQueen I thought, ok come try it again with some decent jewellery that I can wear every day, it can't look that bad.
JewelryQueen has a lot of very nice jewellery, most of the pieces are kept rather simple, but that's very trendy anyway.
From necklaces, earrings, rings, ear cuffs, watches and now also scrunchies everything is there.
What I particularly like is that there are often new jewellery, but also that they are usually also available in gold, silver and rose gold, mega!
I was very lucky and was allowed to choose a few pieces again and again and I have to say the quality is really great! All items look exactly the same as on the pictures (which is sometimes not the case with other online shops) and as I said for the prices, I really have nothing to complain about. They are perfect for people like me who want to wear decent jewellery. In the beginning I could hardly decide what I would like to have, because I suddenly liked them all a lot and that made me want to be a little more " brave " and to add jewelry to my outfits.
By now I have a small collection of pieces of jewellery to which I really regularly reach for. As you can see, these are mostly earrings and a mega cute arm bangle.
I chose this one in pink gold and I love it so much.
It is small but fine, easy to combine with other bracelets and really fits to everything! Whether it's an elegant evening look or a very simple casual jeans and a nice top outfit, the bangle adds that extra something.
Now to my favorite earrings.
I found the Simple Studs really cool right away - I don't think it could be any more subtle. Somehow they are hardly visible, because there are really only two silver lines on the ear but nevertheless they still spice up a boring outfit somehow.
The Double Hoops on the other hand are real eye-catchers! The smaller Hoop is kept quite simple and the larger one is rather ribbed, which makes this pair look so playful but still elegant. With these pieces of jewellery you don't need much other jewellery than a cute ring or a bracelet.
My absolute favourite, which I also wear the most by far, are the Pearl Studs.
Everyone needs them, without exceptions. I don't think there is a more classic, more elegant, more timeless piece of jewellery. Just like the other earrings, they add a certain touch to any outfit, but this pair is still something very special because it is this classic piece of jewellery.
All earrings are also very comfortable to wear, I don't like it when the ears just pinch or squeeze after a while, because the quality of the earrings leaves much to be desired, but with these everything is fine. Easy to put in and put out and as I said the wearing comfort is very satisfying.
My Favourites:
Are you the more decent or the statement type when it comes to jewellery?
Pure sun, beautiful sandy beach, good food and drinks, new impressions and every day about 30 degrees - an absolute dream!
I am completely honest, of course I try to take care of my skin and hair anyway, but in the heat sometimes more than a quick bun and a simple facial care is not possible. Now, in hindsight, I think it may have been because of the products I used mostly - or the combination of products.
For the holidays I want to have a quick and easy routine that I can stick to.
This year I have finally discovered some really good products and I would like to show them to you now.
Hair
Davines Oi Oil
I have relatively thick, long hair, which also likes to puff up in high heat or humidity. Therefore I take great care not to heat them up during my holidays and therefore rarely use straightening irons or curling irons, the highest of all feelings is drying with a hairdryer. As care for this I use the GHD heat protection spray and the Davines Oi Oil.
I first became aware of this brand at a blogger event, and I haven't gotten away from it since. The Oi series is really awesome!
I put the oil into the towel-dried hair before I start blow-drying. About 2-3 pumpers are enough for the complete length of my hair.
I put the oil into the towel-dried hair before I start blow-drying. About 2-3 pumpers are enough for the complete length of my hair.
The main ingredient is Roucou oil - this has a restructuring effect on the hair, supports growth, protects against UV rays and gives an anti-frizz effect without weighing down the hair. The anti-frizz effect is particularly important for me - there are holiday pictures there you would think I have a bird's nest on my head haha - well, that's not what I'm looking for now, and this oil makes my hair very smooth, soft and smells so pleasant too.
So really very recommendable!
So really very recommendable!
Umberto Giannini Pool Proof
During the day a simple sun protection oil or spray is not enough, so I like to use this leave-in cream. In the beginning I had doubts whether such a cream would make my hair look greasy, but this is not the case at all. The cream absorbs super fast and is hardly noticeable afterwards.This product protects the hair from drying out due to heat, sunlight AND chlorine, mega or? Therefore it should always be reapplied after swimming. The main ingredients here are coconut and olive oils, so it smells great and especially summery. Apart from protecting my hair, it has also given it so much moisture, so it was so much easier to brush through them throughout the day and also style it in the evening, therefore it also looked a lot better and more smooth.
It is really the first sun protection product that convinced me, that I liked to use and that will be my faithful friend for trips to the lake or generally in everyday life in summer.
I found it by chance at TKMaxx for 5€, so it's worth to have a look there, but it should also be available at Boots.
Skincare
Hawaiian Tropic After Sun Body Butter
I'm quite honest, I'm usually too lazy to apply cream after every shower, but what I like even less is when the skin slowly comes off and the tan becomes less and less. So far I have mostly used After Sun Body Lotions, which are more watery and therefore, in my opinion, don't really provide much moisture in the long run - which was probably also the reason why I didn´t like to use them.
This body butter, on the other hand, is, as the name suggests, very creamy!
It is very easy to spread, you really only need a small amount, it´s very moisturizing and smells sooo good of coconut and vanilla.
These little white skin scraps, which stick everywhere quickly after your holiday, went away quite easily with this body butter and, most importantly, stayed away.
In the meantime we have already bought the second tin and won't change to any other body butter/cream/lotion so quickly, haha.
This body butter, on the other hand, is, as the name suggests, very creamy!
It is very easy to spread, you really only need a small amount, it´s very moisturizing and smells sooo good of coconut and vanilla.
These little white skin scraps, which stick everywhere quickly after your holiday, went away quite easily with this body butter and, most importantly, stayed away.
In the meantime we have already bought the second tin and won't change to any other body butter/cream/lotion so quickly, haha.
Caudalie Sun Oil
In my opinion one gets tanned much faster and more beautifully with sun oil.
Normally I use one from the drugstore, but this year it was time for a branded product, and I must say I am absolutely thrilled!
Normally I use one from the drugstore, but this year it was time for a branded product, and I must say I am absolutely thrilled!
This oil smells abnormally good because it contains ingredients like grape seed oil and frangipani flower, so it smells very fresh and summery!
This dry oil can be rubbed in very well and absorbs mega quickly. I hate it when you have oily hands after oiling and then can't touch anything, that's not the case here at all - even the body skin is not oily or greasy at all after application!
It has a SPF of 30 and although I am a really light skin type, I didn't have any problems with sunburn here, of course you should take it slowly but it worked really well from the beginning on. I also got a lot of compliments that I never came back so tanned from my holidays, and that has to mean something hahaha.
What I think is really very cool is that Caudalie doesn't use any ingredients of animal origin and the formula of this sun oil has a high biodegradability and therefore also protects the sea world - really amazing, I haven't heard about any other product I've used so far.
Maria Galland After Sun Maske
I love face masks. By now there are a lot of After Sun masks but this one from Maria Galland really tops everyone!
You probably all know that when you get red cheeks from the sun and your skin is a little tight and dry - that was the case with me and then I tried this mask.
Within a very short time, the redness and tension was gone!
The mask cools very much and feels super comfortable, I leave it on for about 20 minutes and even after washing off a light film remains on the skin and thus still provides some moisture afterwards.
This mask has an anti-aging effect and maintains melanin production, which intensifies the tan even more and keeps it longer. Ingredients include aloe vera, green tea extract and jojoba oil, so you can't go wrong.
I will definitely buy this product again and again!
You probably all know that when you get red cheeks from the sun and your skin is a little tight and dry - that was the case with me and then I tried this mask.
Within a very short time, the redness and tension was gone!
The mask cools very much and feels super comfortable, I leave it on for about 20 minutes and even after washing off a light film remains on the skin and thus still provides some moisture afterwards.
This mask has an anti-aging effect and maintains melanin production, which intensifies the tan even more and keeps it longer. Ingredients include aloe vera, green tea extract and jojoba oil, so you can't go wrong.
I will definitely buy this product again and again!
Makeup
Maybelline City Bronzer & Becca Highlighter
I keep my makeup to a minimum on vacation. I also like to use the holiday time to give my skin a break and I generally find that you automatically get a natural glow and a beautiful complexion during the holiday, which makes most makeup products no longer necessary.
Since I still had my eyelash extension this holiday, I didn't need a mascara, so all I used occasionally was the BECCA highlighter in Opal to bring an extra freshness to my face. I've had this highlighter for a really long time and love it so much, the shine is really strong so I don't use much for a relatively natural look.
To support my teint a little bit and to give my face some contour, I recently started using the Maybelline City Bronzer in Medium Cool. For a drugstore Bronzer it is very good - the pigmentation is perfect to build up and it can be easily blended.
Now and then I also used a lip gloss or just a tinted lip care.
Since I still had my eyelash extension this holiday, I didn't need a mascara, so all I used occasionally was the BECCA highlighter in Opal to bring an extra freshness to my face. I've had this highlighter for a really long time and love it so much, the shine is really strong so I don't use much for a relatively natural look.
To support my teint a little bit and to give my face some contour, I recently started using the Maybelline City Bronzer in Medium Cool. For a drugstore Bronzer it is very good - the pigmentation is perfect to build up and it can be easily blended.
Now and then I also used a lip gloss or just a tinted lip care.
Who doesn't want them?
Long, voluminous thick eyelashes.
The first idea that comes to my mind are fake eyelashes to stick on, but there are a few problems.
On the one hand the motivation or the effort to glue them on every morning, and on the other hand, and I'm now referring directly to myself - the skill to make the eyelashes properly stick on. When I'm just thinking about how each time it ends in a time-consuming frustration to put the fake eyelashes close enough to my lashes or when it works out, the corners come loose again, and the spectacle starts all over again, I'm overwhelmed by an inner wave of stress, haha - so great respect to all the girls who manage it every time beautifully, I'm really jealous.
In between I had tried eyelash extensions again and again, and I loved them! Unfortunately they were relatively harmful for my own eyelashes, because the fake eyelashes became too heavy at some point and pressed my eyelashes down, then fell out with them and sometimes they didn't keep up with the growing, because I had my refill appointments every 4 weeks.
However I can really recommend this alternative for vacation or birthday, I myself had 13mm long eyelash extensions for my 20th birthday and it really looked bomb!
As I said though, this is not a permanent solution.
Now comes the big but, I have found a "natural" way to achieve this result.
Revitalash
Some of you may already know this miracle serum.
I've been using it for about 2 years and I'm absolutely amazed.
Before my first application, I had very short, light and actually blonde eyelashes. I was very unhappy with them and then, thank God, got the recommendation to try this serum.
It takes about 4 weeks to see any results at all, but when it starts it's really a dream. The eyelashes are getting darker, almost deep black, thicker and harder - so the eyelashes stay curled a lot longer, and especially the eyelashes themselves are getting sooo much longer!
I've been using it for about 2 years and I'm absolutely amazed.
Before my first application, I had very short, light and actually blonde eyelashes. I was very unhappy with them and then, thank God, got the recommendation to try this serum.
It takes about 4 weeks to see any results at all, but when it starts it's really a dream. The eyelashes are getting darker, almost deep black, thicker and harder - so the eyelashes stay curled a lot longer, and especially the eyelashes themselves are getting sooo much longer!
Mine even went almost up to my eyebrows after a while.
The serum contains ingredients such as biotin, ginseng extract and marigold extract, is a transparent liquid and I always apply it to my lash line before going to bed.
The serum contains ingredients such as biotin, ginseng extract and marigold extract, is a transparent liquid and I always apply it to my lash line before going to bed.
I have to admit it is definitely not a cheap product, but on sites like Flaconi it is often reduced to about 70€-80€ for the 2ml size.
I always buy this size and it lasts me for 4-5 months, so it´s totally fine.
I always buy this size and it lasts me for 4-5 months, so it´s totally fine.
Dior Diorshow Mascara
My first Dior Makeup product and it's really incredible!
I love mascaras that give the lashes more length than volume and this mascara gives the perfect combination of both. It is also important to me that my mascara does not crumble, does not smear, does not itch and is easy to remove.
All points are checked off with this one.
I love mascaras that give the lashes more length than volume and this mascara gives the perfect combination of both. It is also important to me that my mascara does not crumble, does not smear, does not itch and is easy to remove.
All points are checked off with this one.
The mascara formula is apparently completely new and has been enriched with microfibres.
This results in the "longer lashes" effect and the lashes appear thicker. I can definitely confirm this, as you can see here from the before and after picture.
What's also really great is the "Air-Lock" brush, so the formula hardly comes into contact with oxygen and dries out much slower than any other mascara.
This results in the "longer lashes" effect and the lashes appear thicker. I can definitely confirm this, as you can see here from the before and after picture.
What's also really great is the "Air-Lock" brush, so the formula hardly comes into contact with oxygen and dries out much slower than any other mascara.
The application is also super easy, I don't apply the mascara in zigzag movements, but blink through - so I put the brush on my lashes and close my eye lightly, I find that this way the eyelashes don´t stick together and get a little longer again aswell.
Unfortunately a more expensive product again, but I would be willing to pay even more for it, haha.
Unfortunately a more expensive product again, but I would be willing to pay even more for it, haha.
That's it with my power duo.
I absolutely love it, have also often received compliments for this look and will continue to invest in these products hahaha.
I absolutely love it, have also often received compliments for this look and will continue to invest in these products hahaha.
Have you tried any of these products?
What do you look for in a mascara, length or volume?
What do you look for in a mascara, length or volume?
Whether it's an elegant evening look or a simple day makeup, a pretty matching lipstick completes the look, that's definitely the case for me.
I would say that I have a relatively large selection of lipsticks, from nude to bright, everything is there.
Unfortunately, most lipsticks do not withstand everyday life, be it through eating or drinking or through normal removal over time, so these are the reasons why I like to apply lipsticks in the morning, but do not refresh them later on. It's just too exhausting for me to always have to pay attention and check if it still looks good.
Until now!
Through the dear anajohnson on Instagram, I have become aware of the absolute miracle product - the Artdeco Magic Fix.
It's really awesome!
It's really awesome!
The Artdeco Magic Fix is supposed to make the lipstick waterproof, and therefore prevent it from staining cups, glasses, etc. and also from leaking into the lip wrinkles.
It contains bergamot and lavender oils to give the lips some care aswell.
It contains bergamot and lavender oils to give the lips some care aswell.
From the texture, it looks like water, and that's exactly how it is applied to the lips. With the small brush you brush over your lips and Tada the lipstick holds bombproof.
I have to say honestly, although there are actually good smelling oils in this product, it smells like nail polish remover to me, but don't worry, it will sink in really fast, so you don't smell or taste or even notice that you have something on your lips.
I have to say honestly, although there are actually good smelling oils in this product, it smells like nail polish remover to me, but don't worry, it will sink in really fast, so you don't smell or taste or even notice that you have something on your lips.
I was really excited before first applying it as to whether it really does what it promises and it definitely does.
I´ve put it to the absolute hardness test, I was eating greek food, means tasty salad with oil dressing, garlic bread and of course greasy food BUT the lipstick kept looking fresh and flawless after eating.
I was positively impressed and since then I use the Magic Fix without exception every time I wear lipstick!
I´ve put it to the absolute hardness test, I was eating greek food, means tasty salad with oil dressing, garlic bread and of course greasy food BUT the lipstick kept looking fresh and flawless after eating.
I was positively impressed and since then I use the Magic Fix without exception every time I wear lipstick!
I even get the question again and again which lipstick I use because it does not wear out and always looks fresh!
The only negative point, which has passed in the meantime, is the feeling during application.
My lips burned like fire the first time, so really as if I had put nail polish remover on it! According to the official product description, it is probably due to the alcohol that is in this product and it is probably a natural reaction, nevertheless, it was really very unpleasant, but meanwhile 5 applications have passed and I do not feel burning and pinching any more - no worries my lips were also very good after the first time - visually and feeling hahaha.
My lips burned like fire the first time, so really as if I had put nail polish remover on it! According to the official product description, it is probably due to the alcohol that is in this product and it is probably a natural reaction, nevertheless, it was really very unpleasant, but meanwhile 5 applications have passed and I do not feel burning and pinching any more - no worries my lips were also very good after the first time - visually and feeling hahaha.
The Magic Fix is unfortunately nothing for gloss or creamy lip products.
But I didn't have any problems so far, no matter if with a matt lipstick or with the Hydra Care lipstick from Artdeco, which is more creamy, the Magic Fix helped to maintain the durability. I haven't tried the combination with a gloss yet, but I could imagine that it would be a mess, and the brush of the Magic Fix would mix the gloss with the product itself - which wouldn't be so ideal now...
But I didn't have any problems so far, no matter if with a matt lipstick or with the Hydra Care lipstick from Artdeco, which is more creamy, the Magic Fix helped to maintain the durability. I haven't tried the combination with a gloss yet, but I could imagine that it would be a mess, and the brush of the Magic Fix would mix the gloss with the product itself - which wouldn't be so ideal now...
With a price of 13€ it is perfectly ok, since you really do not need much per application and therefore also the 5ml bottle will definitely last you for a long time.
From my opinion it is totally worth buying the Artdeco Magic Fix. I enjoy wearing lipstick a lot more because I don't have to pay attention to what I do and what my lips look like. I am very happy with it and recommend it to everyone I know and likes to wear lipstick!
Do you already know this product? What is your experience with it?
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