A mini-haul

Walking past the 30 % discounted Bourjois resulted in me getting four new shades of the contour clubbing waterproof pencils, as I am mega happy with the first one I got, 45 blue remix.
The shades I got are: 42 gris techtalk (dark silver grey, with sparkles), 49 crazy about brown (warm golden-toned brown), 50 loving green and 47 purple night. Eyelure lashet for 3,50, on 50 % sale at Inno and my favourite mascara, by Catrice, lashes to kill, buy one get one free, 4 EUR in totol (what a deal!).

 

 

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast and Avene TriXera+

As my skin started to flake a lot in the cold weather of the past week, I decided to get La Roche Posay Cicaplast - Pro-recovery skincare for flaking, chappen skin and post cosmetic peels. (which comes in handy in case I overdo it with AHA and BHA exfoliation). 40 ml, it costs cca 10 EUR.
I also ran out of Avene Trixera, it was 30 % off, so that made the decision even faster ;-). 400 ml, 15 EUR

Naked Flushed palette

Riding the wave of the original Naked palette, Urban Decay launched yet another product associated with the franchise - a Flushed palette, which features a highlighter, a blush and a bronzer. 30 USD. More Naked makeup availble at http://www.urbandecay.com/Naked-Makeup/14,default,sc.html

La Roche Posay Derm AOX

As I now tend to focus more on skin care, I decided to get La Roche Posay Derm AOX, because it promised to give my skin this beautiful radiance. And I am not sure if it is really just my imagination, or this products works wonders on my skin (but you know, sufficient sleep helps a lot, too :-)). I got it via a friend for approx 20 EURO, I have not seen it being sold in Belgium.
Official info states:
"DERM AOX Serum combines anti-glycation Carnosine with a Pycnogenol®-based antioxidant complex. Carnosine, a medically-studied anti-glycation molecule, acts as a trap for the glucose molecules responsible for the glycation of dermal proteins, limiting the rigidification of collagen fibres and elastin. Pycnogenol®, a powerful antioxidant that traps free radicals, is combined with two other leading antioxidants, Vitamin C and Vitamin E, to neutralise free radicals before they attack the cells. Every day, the skin is more radiant, wrinkles are visibly diminished."
http://www.laroche-posay.com/products-treatments/Derm-AOX/Derm-AOX-Intensive-Serum-p594.aspx

 

The serum is brown, and I only use it at night as it does not seem to dry quickly enough before foundation is applied.

Kerastase reflection chroma cristal

This was a gift, 125 ml of shine perfecting mist for colour treated hair, light weight. You apply it to your dry hair or towerl-dried hair before blow-drying. It lends your hair this saloon finish shiny hair, no kidding, love it. Retail price cca 25 Euro. www.kerastase.com

Lancome Teint Idole Silky Mat

Resisting the temptation turned out to be impossible during the sale, so I got Lancome Teint Idole Silky Mat foundation. 30 ml, 010 beige porcelaine, normal price 37,90.  The foundation is very light, buildable and runny, so you have to work quickly or in small sections, when working it into the skin. It melts in without a trace, it is lightweight and leaves your skin temporarily matte, the effect lasts depending on your skin type. The coverage is light to medium. I am glad I got it on sale, 50 % off seemed a fair deal. Would I repurchase? Probably not, as I am curious about other foundations, too :-)

 

My top makeup products 2012

Let's see if there were any changes from the last year :-)

Makeup brushes: Sigma Sigmax kabuki - can't live without them.
Makeup primer: strangely, I stopped using it, but aim to try Porefessional by Benefit
Undereye concealer: Estee Lauder Double Wear concealer in 01, plus to prime the under eye are, YSL wake up eye care and of course

Foundation: Clinique stay matte oil free makeup

Face powder: Maybelline Pure Powder Matte Finish

Powder Blush: Catrice Multi Colour blush in 010

Cream Blush: Maybelline dream touch blush in 02

Highlighter: YSL Touche Eclat

Eyebrow pencil: MaxFactor brow pencil in hazel

Eyeshadow primer: Hema eyeshadow base

Eyeshadow palette: NAKED by Urban Decay

Eyeshadow colour base: Maybelline colour tattoo in 4 and 20

Single eyeshadow: MUA, shade 9

Eye pencil: Bourjois contour clubbing waterproof  in 45 blue remix

Gel Eyeliner: Maybelline eyestudio lasting drama in black

Mascara: Catrice lashes to kill ultra black mascara - some things never change

Lipgloss: Revlon super lustrous in 180

Lipstick: Lancome L'Absolu Nu in 202

Nail polish brand: Rimmel