Diorshow iconic overcurl mascara review

Hi ladies,

Sorry I haven't wrote for a while, was so busy, and lazy, but no more.
 Today I will make a review to a great mascara, one of my favorites, by Christian Dior.

I purchased it from Sephora, a few days ago, and I really wanted to test it out before writing a review. Because many posh-like cosmetics promise a lot for a whole bunch of money but they are worthless, so we end up with a hole in out pockets and a broken heart : - )

What drawn me to it wasn't the Christian Dior famous background but the original, classy look of the recipient. A silvery tube with a great shaped brush. When the curiosity strikes as usual, I need to have it.
My lashes are so short, straight and boring, that i needed a miracle formula to make me look good. This mascara curls amazingly well with no clumping and, a big bonus for us ladies: lasts all day long. Also, the mascara doesn't run or smudge thanks to the brush you see in the image above and gives great volume.
When applied it gives the impression of thick, almost-like, fake lashes. You don't even need an eyelash curler anymore.  

It costs about 29$. So, a great price for C.Dior
So this product receives 5 stars out of 5 and my solemn promise that I ll purchase it in the future.

Thanks for reading,

Love, 
Sophie
 

Makeup session with Guerlain, new products review

Hello ladies,

Let me tell you what happened. I was walking around in my favorite shop, Sephora, sniffing some new fragrances that i will review later, and there was this awesome make up session organized by Guerlain, they picked me to model their new products so this is the result :

The look created is called "The Sophie glam rock look" and there were used the following products in this order:

-Precious light- rejuvenating illuminator

You apply this on the eye area patting gently with the ring finger. It s a great eye primer, great moisturiser, concealer (covers all the imperfections and fine lines), and also illuminator thanks to the tiny gold particles  which reflect light. Also in his composition has myrrh oil, known for its regenerating properties, and lifting the skin.
-Makeup Tenue de Perfection (13)

 Amazing long lasting makeup with spf. Its creamy texture and discreet scent melts into your pores in literally 3 seconds. It lasts many many hours, has a great coverage, and makes the complexion look flawless. It has an solar protection factor of 20. A big bonus.

-Ecrin 2 couleurs - 2 colors eye makeup (06)

The makup artist was inspired by my glam/rock clothes, and used these two beautifully pigmented eye shadows to make a gloomy but glamorous smokey look.  They last long, and have precious shiny particles incorporated. Definitely to wear in a pub, in a club at evenings, even at a nice restaurant. You can combine the pink and the black creating retro, amazing looks. These colors definitely suit me because i have a LOT of similar products with these 2 tones. I adore smoky looks, don't you? They look so dramatic, Gothic and classy.

-Teracotta bronzer (02)

 It's a nice, compact bronzer that accentuates the natural glow of the bronze. I think me being a bit tanned helped a lot. I do not think that this bronzing powder would go on fair skin, because it would make a high contrast and would seem fake, plastic and cheap.

-Madame rougit -Blush

This however it is a great blush. It has 3 different shades, a beautiful warm tone of peach, a cold bright pink and a neutral pastel pink. The small dots are pearly butter-white which add the extra glow on the cheek bones. If you combine them with a kabuki brush all the colors would give you a great, balanced result. I am inlove with this product.

- Clis D'Enfer Mascara

 I was not very impressed by this mascara. My lashes were just colored, that was it. Not curvy, not elongated, not more voluminous.  Nothing. My personal opinion is that the mascara is not good for me and for its price does not offer that much.

-Gloss D 'Enfer number 468 (candy strip)

Another thing that  I adored was this little pink/coral gloss. Smooth & silky, not very sticky, lasts so long for a gloss. 3 hours if you eat or kiss, 5 hours if you are not. 

I was so lucky to test the new Guerlain products. I got the gloss, the makeup foundation and the blush. I would also get 2 colour eye makeup (on my next wage : - ) 

Sorry about this last shot, the camera broke down exactly when they wanted to capture the result, hence the weird grins that we had on our faces.
Thanks for reading,  and you are welcomed to share your makeup experiences with me, or just say a "hi".

 

 here is me falling asleep with that make up on, this is how much i loved it

 by the way ! NEVER sleep with your make up on , girls!!

Love, 
Sophie

Jimmy Choo Eau de Parfum review

Hello ladies,

I discovered this fragrance while visiting the Duty Free shop from Greece. At the time I was kind of broke returning from holiday so I said "ok...some other time". And then I completely forgot about it.Until now. I was visiting Sephora and saw it. And got it. yey !
The bottle is a small piece of art, so precious and lovely. It is inspired by the Murano glass, definitely an avant-garde stile to it.

What can I tell you about the fragrance? Well I prefer the eau de parfum because it s quite different then the eau de toilette. It s not only the intensity that makes the difference but the components as well.
When you will try this versatile scent, you will feel this amazing sweet/spicy/fruity sensation. I could feel immediately the pear, mixed with just a hint of mandarin.
When its settling down, you can feel the orchid, patchouli and the caramel/chocolate scent. It is spicy/gourmet.  What i do love about this perfume is that it gives you a warm pleasant feeling while wearing it. Sillage is high and longevity is quite good. I wore it all day today outdoors, i took a shower and its still smelling on me. Wow.
Its a classy, sexy, urban perfume that you could wear it in the rainy/cold seasons, maybe on the theater, maybe on a chic/posh coffee shop...
I am giving it the max rating. 5 out of 5, Jimmy Choo.

Hugs and kisses from

Sophie

Clinique high impact waterproof mascara review

Hello ladies,

I want to talk to you about one of my favorite waterproof mascaras, Clinique. What I wanted was a mascara that won't make me look like Alice Cooper (no offence, I love Alice and his amazing songs, but his look is not for me : )
So, the weather is really hot in Greece, what to do? I wanted to look nice so I took a shot with Clinique.

I was kind of familiarized with their products, and I knew they make high quality stuff so I went to Sephora and bought it.
Its amazing. It s really waterproof, but does not make you struggle while you try to remove it at home -  you know that situation when you re pulling out the mascara and also the lashes. If you dislike bald eyes like I do, and you are picky about your mascaras, try Clinique. It has an awesome texture and it smells nice (I m obsessed how my beauty products smell. I don't like very pronounced smells because that's a signal there are too many chemicals in my products, but also I like a subtle, nice scent).
It costs about 16$.

I love the brush, it extends your lashes, and does not make them look spider-like.
You can find it in 2 colors - black and brown black and I got them both.
During the day I like to wear the brown black because I look more natural, and if I have to go out at night I am wearing the black mascara.
Bottom line, it lasts all day, naturally curls your lashes (even if you have tiny ones like me), a nice purchase.

I give it 5 starts out of 5.

See you soon,

Sophie

New ! Merci chocolate sweet review

Hi ladies,

Let's face it. We all love sweets. We feel a bit guilty after we ate them, and of course we worry about our weight, or our diet, but come on ! We only have a life, we deserve a well earned treat after a hard day, don't we?
I adore chocolates and coffee. If they are mixed all together, that's even better. Its a love/addiction relationship with me and those two. "Merci" chocolates were my friends since childhood. And later on, out of nostalgia (and chocolate addiction :) I kept the tradition with these amazing small chocolate bars .

I was buying them especially for the coffee ones. Don't get me wrong, all of them are amazing (milk, hazelnuts, marzipan,dark chocolate praline etc) but I  have a weakness for the chocolate/cafe-latte combination. My taste buds find it irresistible.
So, me and my boyfriend were doing our groceries in the supermarket and there it was ! The supreme chocolate. 
I was sure this chocolate will make my day. And it did.

Its the same high quality taste of fresh milk mixed with roasted coffee beans combined with a thick layer of fine chocolate. I also sensed a hint of cocoa butter and vanilla. Yummy! I suggest you'll try it.

 It costs less then 3 $ and I can assure you won't regret you bought it. Its an expensive taste, with a cheap price. What can you want more?
If however you are not a fan of chocolate/coffee combination, i ll suggest other flavors like milk, hazelnut almond, dark chocolate mousse or praline-creme.
 I rate this 5 out of 5.

So, if you want to give yourself a gift or even to someone you love, a friend, a lover, a kid, "Merci" is great for that.
Did you know that the word "merci" in French means "thank you"?

Well, thank you for reading this, my friends, 

 Sweet kisses from

Sophie

Sephora nail polish 5 days lasting- Color hit collection review

Hi guys,

As I told you a few days ago, i got from Sephora a new nail polish. I did not had the time to make a proper review so I am doing it now.

So the nail polish looks like this number 70 Flash me, a pearly green/yellow neon color, and i payed for it 5$.

I can say that the color s amazing and perfect for the summer time, but it does not last 5 days. Not even 3. If you are a posh lady and dont't do anything around the house, it might last for 4 days...maybe. But if you are doing the dishes and other chores around the house, it does not last.
So... its pretty disappointing, but at least for a day, maybe two the most you can wear it.
A trick is to wear it with neutral top coat over it so it would last a little longer.

My rate is just a star out of 5. Sorry, Sephora.

Anyways, that s it for today, hugs and kisses as always,

Sophie

Calvin Klein "Down Town" new perfume for women

Hello ladies,

I discovered this fragrance while I was checking out new products in Sephora.  I got a sample and I want to share my conclusions about this perfume with you.

First of all the pluses:

The look:
-I love the bottle,  the minimal classy look of it. The light pink color of the perfume and also the cap.

The smell:
 -It smells like something light and fruity and a bit sweet at first. Its purpose is to aim a certain type of young woman. The free spirited one. Its a day perfume, and i can sense in it tones of green pear in it, white flowers, and an aquatic fresh scent.
After a while, the smell changes into a nice warm scent, a bit creamy too, a little peppery (it also has in its composition pink pepper), a little woody (thanks to the vetiver) and musky.
 Its modern, urban chic.

Where to wear?
During the day, at work, at the cinema, at the tea house/coffee shop.

The minuses:

Wearing it its making me feel comfortable, but not special. Its a common scent from my point of view.
I also am not a big fan of floral fresh perfumes, I am aiming for more complex fragrances. Indeed this one it smells better then the old fashioned florals but still does not satisfies me. Too plain, too light. 
On my skin, even if its an Eau de Parfume, its longevity is poor.

It costs around 80 $.

My rating is poor but not because I don t like the scent, it is because for what it offers the price is way too high. I would never purchase it, sorry Calvin Klein, "Euphoria" was better!
I am giving this perfume a disappointing 1 star out of 5.

Hugs,

Sophie