Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Airbrush Foundation

I got this mini Tarte Amazonian clay full coverage airbrush foundation ( what a name! ) as GWP with the Amazonian clay blush that I bought. I was pretty surprised to see that the mini size comes with a generous amount of product. And it comes in a cute packaging as well, exactly the mini version of the full size one.

Fortunately the shade matches my complexion very well though it appears a little bit yellowish. It doesn't have any number or name but I can see from the box that it is the fair-light neutral shade. 

The powder is finely milled and they are so soft and smooth. It feels very lightweight on the skin and it provides light-medium coverage as well. The name advised it to be full coverage which is not the case-at least on my skin. But the coverage is enough to even out my skin tone, and blurs some imperfections. One thing I noticed is that it settles a little bit ( really a little bit ) to dry patches and accentuates facial hair. 

The staying power is okay, nothing groundbreaking but also not bad. I got 5-6 hours straight before needing to touch up. I am actually more a liquid or cream foundation kind of person because I always feel like not having enough 'base' whenever I only use powder or mineral foundation . But powder and mineral foundation are very easy to apply and perfect when we're in hurry.

This foundation gives a very nice natural finish. But I feel like it accentuates the dry patches and my miliums a bit.. I like it but more as a powder instead of foundation. I still prefer liquid foundation..

I have read some reviews online and a lot of people complain it because of the BHT in the ingredient. I have no allergy issue with the foundation so far so I can't say much about the BHT controversy. But overall I think this is a great product for those who prefer powder or mineral foundation and I will continue my love affair with liquid foundation..

Have you tried any mineral foundation?

Love,

Pam

Prune Nocturne

Bourjois products rarely disappoint me and I always get excited every time they launched new product, this cream eye shadow was no exception.

The british bloggers/vloggers like Ana from Vivianna does make up and Lily Pebbles and Amelia Liana ( they're all my faves! ) have been talking about this particular cream eye shadow from Bourjois for awhile so when they were first available at asos, I directly put an order. I was considering to get bronze shade as well but managed to limit to one shade which I BELIEVED I didn't have a lot already on my stash which is a plum shade ( ha ha ).

Packaging wise, it reminds me a lot of the Maybelline Color Tattoo, only the one from Bourjois is made of plastic and lighter but in no means flimsy. I personally prefer the Bourjois' pot as it is not deeply curved so it is safer for my nails. 

Prune Nocturne is a purplish burgundy with gold and red shimmers. It is similar to Maybelline Color Tattoo in Pomegranate Punk only Prune Nocturne is more purple and less red. I didn't expect Prune Nocturne to appear that dark, it still looks a bit redish on my swatch, but on the lids it surprisingly turns darker to purple. It is till beautiful though, but I'd be much happier if it was more redish.

Texture wise, it is cream to powder finish so it feels matte and powdery and not creamy. It applies smoothly and I always apply it with my finger. The pigmentation is suprisingly rather sheer but buildable. It has a nice sheen-duo chrome finish that makes it looking good applied solo. It doesn't crease on my lids and it stays on the whole day. It feels more like the L'oreal Infallible eye shadows rather than the Maybelline Color Tattoos. 

Overall, I think Bourjois made a good product. People might prefer the Maybelline ones because of the creamy texture but I prefer the powdery one because it feels lighter on the lids. 

The color selection is quite limited and I hope they will add more color, like jewel tone shades or more neutral because I really like it. The small pot contains a lot of product I don't know if I will ever hit the pan :-)

Have you tried this new cream eye shadow from Bourjois? or do you have favorite cream eye shadow?

Love,

Pam

Christmas Nails

Hi guys, how are you? I hope you're doing well :-)

It is winter now in berlin and the city is getting ready for christmas it is so beautiful ! I love Berlin in December because there are lights everywhere, christmas decorations and christmas markets which I adore. I also enjoy buying christmas gifts for friends and myself  :p.  And since I am more a winter person so December is like my fave month ever.

Anyway, I am really in the mood to wear dark nail polishes in winter, so I bought this deep red polish from Manhattan and the confetti topcoat from L'oreal.

Bright Berry is actually deeper and darker in real life. It is a true red wine shade so I don't really understand why it appears lighter on the picts T.T. Formula wise, it is a good one, it is opaque in 2 layers and the formula is not too thin or too thick . Application is easy peasy, not streaky or gloopy. Manhattan really has good quality nail polishes from a fraction of price.

The confetti top coat from L'oreal has been very hyped among the german bloggers and it is always sold out at the drugstores so when I saw it at my local drugstore and for 20% off, I didn't hesitate. It is a pretty top coat, very versatile and it is a good alternative for glitter topcoat. Removing it , is also not as horror as removing glitter top coat. 

What is your fave winter nail polish?

Love,

Pam

Earl Grey and Cucumber

I am a fan of Jo Malone and because of the privilege having 20% off their collection, my collection of Jo Malone colognes started to grow slowly but sure :p. I just love how simple their colognes are and the shopisticated design as well as the luxury-modern concept and how unbelievably handsome and gorgeous and charming the sales associate working on Jo Malone counter where I usually go to... 

Earl Grey and Cucumber has been on my list for a long time but I tried my best to save money for something else on my wishlist, but I couldn't stop thinking about it so I decided to pick it up. 

I picked up the smaller version which is actually more expensive in comparison to the 100ml bottle. But the smaller bottle is so convenient to carry inside handbag and I have so many perfumes already I thought I didn't need the big one (well, I didn't need the smaller one either honestly... ). 

Jo Malone describes Earl Grey and Cucumber as :

A British tradition...afternoon tea. A fragrance with a burst of bergamot, distinct to Earl Grey, and the cool succulence of crunchy cucumber. Counterpoised with a sweet base of beeswax, vanilla and musk. Reviving and refined.

which I agreed.. It smells def like an afternoon tea. I am an avid tea drinker and I love having afternoon tea so this perfume fits in perfectly. The cucumber in other hand is very subtle, so no worry you're going to smell like a plate of chinese salad. 

The scent together is quite lightweight but not flowery or sweet despite of the vanilla basic note. This is the kind of scent you can def wear every season because it is fresh and light enough for spring and summer yet woody and spicy as well for the colder months. 

I really like this newest addition to my little Jo Malone family and I am already thinking on another babies to adopt ... :p

Have you tried anything from Jo Malone? or what is your favorite perfume ever?

Love,

Pam

Chanel Vitalumiere Foundation

I recently received this mini sample of Chanel Vitalumiere Satin Fluid Foundation , as a foundation junkie, of course I was happy to try out new foundation esp the one from Chanel.

The vitalumiere range base make up from Chanel has received a lot of good reviews from the beauty community, but as I usually don't have good luck with Chanel make up, I didn't have much expectation for this one.

I can't say a lot about the packaging since I only got the mini sample, but the full size comes in a typical high end foundation bottle. Glass, heavy and well made with pump spender. The sample comes in a tiny little tube which I prefer than sachet. 

I got the shade #03 which matched my complexion though it is a tad too yellow for my preference. But it doesn't appear yellow once applied. The texture is very light and watery. It blended easily though I got the feeling that it clogs my pores a little bit. The foundation has light coverage, but it is enough to cover minor imperfections. It feels lightweight on the skin and comfortable. I like the subtle scent as well. 

My blemishes and rednesses are still visible so concealer is needed. It provides dewy -radiant finish which I believe will suit people with dry skin better as it tends to get oily after 3 hours on my skin. I actually quite liked this foundation and had nothing bad to say about it beside the expensive price tag, but after trying it for 3 days, it broke me out! T.T

My skin is not super sensitive so it doesn't break out easily.. But this foundation broke me out after 3 days so I was not impressed. 

If this foundation didn't break me out I don't think I would purchase the full size either mainly because it is not groundbreaking enough for the €40++ price tag. I expect a foundation that is so expensive to have a wow effect but this one doesn't. It is a decent foundation but you can also find similar quality in the drugstore. 

So once again, Chanel failed to impress me. 

Have you tried any foundation from Chanel?

Love,

Pam