OOTD and New In

Today I have really tried filming a video but unfortunately the quality of my camera really is bad the sound was just awful so unfortunately there will be no video any time soon. 

Instead I decided to have an outfit of the day post and also share the new products that I have.

 Shirt Bershka • Jeans Mango • Shoes Buffalo • Ring Primark

As you may or may not know, I have had really dry skin, particularly on my forehead and it was/is really hard to apply foundation and thus I have ventured into completely new territory of tinted moisturisers and BB creams. However, this is now what this post is about. When I was buying my Clarins facial oil the lady also gave me a sample their cleansing milk for dry and sensitive skin. I have been using it every morning and please bear in mind that I NEVER used to wash my face in the morning. Anyway, I really loved it although the consistency was really strange to me in the beginning and it obviously was not foaming. 

So I went into my drug store determined to buy the Clarins cleanser and of course went out with the Lancaster one. It is called "Comforting Cleansing Milk". Supposedly they are dupes for each other and after using it for a few days I am really really pleased. My skin feels really soft and nice to the touch.  I bough a set which came with a toner because it was an offer and strangely enough cheaper than the individual bottle. They are both 400ml and will last me forever. 

I also picked up a sun cream for the face because I have to use it here in Israel. The sun is just brutal and shines most of the year. It does not stick and can be used on top of your daily moisturised and underneath the foundation or powder. I had bought the regular sun cream by Lancaster last summer and was very pleased. 

Good morning

Today is such a beautiful day and I actually have a piknick planned later on today but so far I have been taking it slow and enjoying my Saturday by watching beauty videos on Youtube and having breakfast. 

I really like Anna's channel and always await new post from her blog with anticipation. 

Back to nails

Today's post is super lazy, but the only thing I accomplished on this weekend, other than going out is painting my nails.

I have never really been into nude nail polishes and always liked more of a sheer-pinky tone but this weekend it did come over me so badly that I had to run to the store and buy a nude nail polish.

Here I am wearing the Sally Hansen complete salon manicure in "Choco-Latte". Unfortunately I had to take this picture with a flash because otherwise it looked really yellow.

New in

Finally my Elisabeth Arden Extreme Conditioning Cream arrived. I am really excited to try it out because I am not too happy with my Clinique Lotion and this product was recommended to my by a cosmetician and is supposedly just great for my skin type, which is combination/sensitive skin.

It has a really nice cucumbery smell to it and glides on really well. Once I have actually used it for a while I will definitely do a review on it.

Youtube - attempt number 1

So today I have tried filming my first video and miserably failed. Apart from the terrible sound because all my windows were open, the video automatically stopped after like 4 seconds. I will be attempting a new video, probably not with my computer but I though I can share my first attempt with you.

It was supposed to be the Tag: 7 deadly sins of beauty. As I mentioned earlier the sound is absolutely terrible, but at least you can see what I actually look like. There is no content here really.

Oh Love and perfection

Almost a week into using my new perfume I realised that it is pure love and adoration. It is just perfect! It seems to be appealing to men and women alike and I think everyone should at least have a sniff.

OOTD and New In

Today was one of the first really warm and sunny spring days and it really is about time, since it has been an exceptionally cold and long winter for Israel. So decided to enjoy and met my friend for breakfast on this lovely Saturday.

I also purchased new things that I have not shared yet, but I guess I can hit two birds with one stone and show you the outfit as well as the new stuff.
I have new shoes, that I bought in Primark when I was in Germany for a business trip last week. They actually have a really nice pinky-peach colour and came out a little orange on this picture. I really have to find a solution for the lighting. 

I also have new shoes from a Zara Sale.

I also have a new top from Primark and new jeans from 7 for all mankind that will be featured in the outfit photo. The jeans are of a very dark blue colour but unfortunately appear black due to bad lighting.

New in

I have been happily spending money on cosmetics recently. God knows why, but I guess it is a change to clothes.

I am happy to announce that I am the proud owner of Elie Saab's "Le Perfume". The best thing about it, apart from smelling absolutely great, is that it is not available in Israel, thus no one will smell of it and it will be special to me.

Although I love my MAC blush in "Melba" it seems a little too orange, especially now, that I am really white. So I purchased "Blushbaby". It is very sheer and and looks very natural.

To go along with it I also bought my first MAC brush in 129sh. I hope that I will one of the lucky ones, whose brush will not shed because after all it is an investment and quite expensive. However, it is very soft and feel great to the touch.

To round up my MAC haul I also decided to try the cleanse off oil. It is in the travel size and at the end of the day wasn't that expensive so I decided to give it a try.

Last but not least is the BB Cream by Garnier. So far I have been using it for 2 days and I quite like it. It seems to provide a better coverage that the Lancome cream but I haven't been using it long enough to give a proper review on the subject.

BB Cream

So everywhere I go, there it is: BB Cream. But what is it really?

BB stands for Blemish Balm and is for some reason extremely popular in Asia although it was developed in Germany in the 60s by Dr. Schrammek. A lot of companies introduced BB Cream also to the European markets. The idea of this cream is to combine several steps into one and effectively save you time in the morning. It offers a moisturiser, primer, foundation, SPF, brightens the skin tone and contains anti-oxidants. 
Here is a selection:

Newly found and all-time favourites

Since I have currently fallen back into beauty blogging, I decided to write a post about my newly found or all-time favourite products. Truth is I have been way too lazy to do a new outfit post and it is cold, so I try to take better care of my skin.

Let's start with body favourites:

I absolutely LOVE the Laline Body Butter Cream in Vanilla. For many many years I used products from Body Shop but I have to say that this moisturiser is amazing and saves me from this cold winter.

The best sun cream is by Lancaster and is called Hydrating Body Lotion. I do not burn with that, it is moisturising and I really like the scent. 

My all time favourite foot cream is by Neutrogena and I have been having this one here for years. Here a little goes a long way.

My go-to tool to remove calluses is by Revlon. It has a file that just rubs off all the dead skin and it is easily done.

The LANCOME Hydra Zen Teinte is new, however I am loving it. It is sheer but at the same time it evens out my complexion and leaves a nice dewy finish.

I have been loyal to the Nivea Eye Make-up remover for a long time now. It does not work on water proof make-up, however it works great on everything else and is refreshing.

I am also loving the Clarins Huile Lotus. It really works well. I am not using a moisturiser at night right now just the oil instead. My skin feels great when I wake up, but a detailed review will still follow.

Best perfume in the works for me is by Lanvin, as you all already know and although I have been using Issey Miyake for a while, I have returned to it.

I love p2 Nail Cuticle Oil because of its smell. It is very freshly scented of lemon and sweet at the same time.

The Helena Rubinstein Feline Black Mascara is my favourite mascara in the whole world. As the name implied it gives you great cat eyes. I usually do not apply the mascara straight but try to brush my lashes sideways, thus increasing the cat-eye-effect.
The yellow vanilla blistex  has been my constant companion for many many years and I do think it is one of the best lip moisturisers.
I used to switch blushes a lot until I found MAC Blush in Melba. I use it every day and the colour is very nice and natural, which is very important for me. I guess once you find something that suits you and works well with your skin, you do stick to it.

The lipstick, that I've mentioned in my previous post has quickly become one of my favourite items in my beauty arsenal. The colour is really great. I mix it with lip balm and apply only a little, so it works well for every day.

After I realised I forgot my liquid eye liner and pencil liner in Germany, I set out to find a replacement. I have found this Maybelline Master Drama liner and let me tell you - there IS drama. It is very smooth, which makes it easy to apply and very long lasting. Definitely a good buy.

Last but definitely not least are the MAC Studio Finish Concealer and MAC moisturising under eye concealer - both in NW20. They cover everything really well and are easy to blend.