1- Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Primer-Blurring
Laura Mercier recently launched their new primers, and my favorite at the moment is Pure Canvas silicone-free Blurring primer*. I've been an avid fan of their previous primers, and I've used them for years. My favorites are the hydrating and illuminating primers. The new primers are formulated with skin-loving ingredients, and it addresses specific skin concerns. I have very oily t-zone, and this oil-free, oil-absorbing primer helps mattify your skin, minimizes the appearance of pores and a soft-focus effect while extending the wear of makeup. The creamy texture helps the product glide on the skin with ease. I would say this is an ideal primer for oily skin.
2- Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30
I've been on a tinted moisturizer kick lately! I was so happy to be reunited with one of my favorite tinted moisturizers- Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Spf 30*. The reformulated tinted moisturizer is available in 20 shades- I use the shade 4w1 Tawny. It has a creamy consistency, I love the sheer to light coverage with a dewy finish, and it does a pretty good job at covering redness on my cheeks and some acne old scars, It also doesn't cling to any dry patches or get cakey. I like to use my fingers to apply the product it gives a beautiful natural skin-like finish. It has great staying power, however, if you have oily skin I definitely recommend finishing off with a setting powder. This is the perfect base product for the no-makeup, makeup look.
3- Sisley Paris Phyto-Touche Sun Glow Bronzing Gel Powder
Sisley Paris Sun Glow Bronzing Gel Powder* gives you a natural, sun-kissed glow. It has a soft, sheer wash of color with a hint of shimmer. The unique finely-milled formula blends seamlessly on the skin. I love to use this for my daytime looks it looks absolutely gorgeous when the light hits on your cheeks. It is a bit pricy, but it's totally worth it!
4- Kjaer Weis Sun Touched Cream Blush
This cream blush converted me into a cream blush lover! Sun Touched is the perfect warm, peachy pink shade, and it's very flattering on my tan skin complexion. It is highly pigmented, and I've been using this blush pretty much every day. I have a full review on this blush here.
5- Laura Mercier Caviar Stick
Laura Mercier Caviar Sticks* has been my go-to lately. These are so convenient and easy to apply when you're on-the-go. I love the shade Cocoa, it's the perfect rich chocolaty brown shade. I like to use this as a base, or layer for a soft smokey eye look, or to create a winged liner. It's highly pigmented, long-wearing, crease-resistant, and it's very easy to blend, I like to use my fingers to blend out the product. I also love the shades- Rosegold, Moonlight, Sand Glow, and Burnished Bronze.
6- Chanel Rouge Allure Ink Matte Lip Colour
I haven't purchased anything from Chanel in a while, but during my birthday I decided to treat myself and I ended up purchasing 168 Serenity Rouge Allure Ink. I noticed this shade instantly amongst all the reds. It's a beautiful mauve rosy shade with a mousse-like texture. The non-drying, lightweight, smooth formula glides on like a gloss but dries down to a velvet-like finish. It's not very long-lasting, which is the only issue I have with the formula, and I also wish there were more nude shades available.
7- Decorte Beauty Rouge Velvet Lipstick
Decorte Beauty, kindly gifted a few of their Rouge Velvet Lipsticks, although the name says velvet, it has a more silky, satin-like finish. I love the shade BE80- it's a rosy nude shade. It's super-pigmented, hydrating, and long-lasting. It's pretty similar in color to Chanel 168, so depending on my mood, I pretty much rotated between these two lipsticks.
8- Merle Norman Wicked Lash Mascara
This is a new brand to me, and I was pleasantly surprised by this mascara. The Wicked Lash Mascara* has an oversized brush, and it adds volume, lengthens, and it doesn't weigh my lashes down. It also doesn't smudge or flakes, with just two coats, my lashes look full and long. It's definitely a keeper!
That's all for last month's beauty favorites. Do you spot any favorites here?
Press samples are marked with a * next to them. Some were purchased by me.
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Today I will be sharing what's in my Gucci Dionysus GG Supreme Mini Bag and how I pack the essentials. I remember the very first bag that my dad bought me when I was 12 years old, it was a mini backpack, and even back then I knew I love mini bags. Many years later, not much has changed whenever I spot a new bag I always go for the size-mini and the crossbody option is an added bonus. I do have a few large totes, which I mostly reach for when I travel but on a daily basis, I prefer the minis. I love having my hands free specially after I had my daughter. I purchased the Gucci Dionysus bag about 1.5 years ago and I haven't stopped using it ever since!
Gucci Dionysus GG Supreme Mini Bag is a structured bag, it has a Beige/ebony GG supreme canvas with taupe suede trim and a textured tiger head spur closure. There is a pocket under the flap it's not that spacious but I can keep some cards or cash. The antique silver-toned chain strap can be worn in multiple ways, it can be worn on the shoulder with 15.5'' drop or it can be worn as a top handle with 9'' drop. It's 7.5'' in width x 6'' in height and 2'' depth. This bag has hand stitched details and hand-painted edges.
At first, I wasn't sure about the monogram canvas but once I've seen the bag in person I quickly fell in love with it. The canvas is only on the exterior and the interior is fully lined with the suede fabric which you can see peeking through the flap and on each side of the bag. I love the suede trimming and the neutral earthy tones make this bag very easy to style. The snap closure is another thing I like about this bag it's nicely secured and it's very easy to open and close. The chain straps can be a little heavy but since the bag is very small and you can only pack a few things it never gets uncomfortable. The grainy texture of the canvas makes this bag very durable. It's scratch resistant and you don't have to worry about color transfer, I've worn this bag during rainy, snowy days and it still looks brand new!
I'm 5' 3 and when I use it as a crossbody it stops right below my stomach which is the perfect length for me. Although it's a trendy bag and it might go out of style in the future but I can still see myself continue to use and love this bag. Gucci Dionysus GG Supreme comes in a few other colors and sizes.
Keep scrolling for close up shots of the bag, how I styled the bag and what fits inside the bag.
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As you can see, it's very compact so I just have to be strategic about how I pack the bag so that way I can close it without any issue. The only thing is when the bag is open and if you place it down the weight from the snap closure can lean forward and tip the bag over.
I never carried a full sized wallet I just never felt the need to lug around a huge wallet. I prefer card cases I'm currently using the Chanel card case which is one of my favorite card cases. This card case has been in my collection for years now it's still in the pristine condition, it has 4 pockets if you count the front slot. I like to pack the makeup items in a Louis Vuitton Mini Pochette. My iPhone 7 fits easily in the bag but not when I have the card case and the mini pochette in the bag. I usually keep my phone in my hand or coat pocket so it's never been an issue.
I always carry Lancome Dual Finish Powder compact and blotting sheets so I can touch up throughout the day, which is a must for me since I have very oily t-zone. I'm currently carrying the Fenty Beauty Blotting Paper and it's the cutest little thing ever! I've been loving these two new lip balms I've already reviewed the Kjaer Weis Lip Balm (here). Few other lippies in my bag are NYX Cosmetics Natural lip liner and Tom Ford First Time Lipstick- it's a peachy pink shade with a satin finish. Also in the bag, I have mini YSL Lip Tint Oil no. 5 and Cle De Peau Beaute Radiant Liquid Rouge in the shade 11. I always like to have a hand cream available cause I constantly wash my hands, the one I'm using now is a mini L'occitane Cherry Blossom hand cream. I've recently discovered a new brand Phlur and I'm loving this scent called Hanami it has notes of white florals, fig, hazelnut, and sandalwood.
That's a wrap for my very first What's In My Bag, I always get questions on how I pack my mini bags so I hope you enjoyed a peek into my Dionysus Mini.
What's in your bag? & Which do you prefer- a mini or a large handbag?
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Kjaer Weis
Cream Blush in Sun Touched ($56 for 0.123 fl. oz)
Lip Balm ($50 for 0.13 fl. oz)
Kjaer Weis was founded by Kristen Kjaer Weis, who's a Newyork based makeup artist, she worked around the world for some of the most renowned fashion magazines like Vogue, Elle, and Marie Claire. As an in-demand makeup artist, Kirsten found that people were sacrificing the health of their skin by using irritating, synthetic makeup. The natural products, however, were not up to par in performance, and the luxury of the beauty experience was lost. Kirsten used her experience growing up in a natural environment and her knowledge of beauty to pursue uncharted territory in the industry, creating Kjaer Weis - a pioneer in organic, luxury beauty.
Kjaer Weis is leading the movement with high-performing, luxury makeup that is, as everything should be, organic and sustainable. Every batch of makeup has been inspected by hand and remains free of parabens, silicones, petrochemical emulsifiers and synthetic fragrances. Made in Italy, almost all of their products have been Certified Natural or Certified Organic by the stringent standards of the country’s certification body, the Controllo e Certificazione Prodotti Biologici.
I love discovering new brands so when I was asked to test out a few Kjaer Weis Products I was more than happy to do so. Today I'm going to review the KW Sun Touched cream blush and The Lip Balm. This brand screams luxury from the elegant packaging to the products itself. Kjaer Weis line contains foundations, eyeshadows, cream blushes, cream bronzers, highlighters, lipsticks, lip balm and lip tints. Everything in the line comes in a refillable pan which comes in paper cartons.
Kjaer Weis The Lip Balm
The Lip Balm is one of their newest product it is housed in a beautiful black, sleek heavy metal compact. This new KW Lip Balm is part of their Black collection- which is a new category for unisex products for every day, every moment and everybody. This is a lightweight, hydrating, nourishing lip balm that has ingredients such as:
Brazilian Nut Oil- Deeply hydrates without heaviness or stickiness. Nutrients like zinc, omega-3 fatty acids and Vitamin E work to ease distressed, dry skin.
Sunflower Seed- A high fatty-acid and Vitamin E content keeps skin protected from environmental stressors while firming and tightening its appearance.
Rosehip oil- It has smoothing anti-aging effects it softens and smoothes dry, flaky lips.
Chamomile-This antioxidant powerhouse delivers rich, emollient moisture. Soothes the skin and diminishes redness with anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal and antibacterial properties.
I love the texture of the balm it's not sticky or greasy It feels like I have nothing on my lips. I love using this under matte lipsticks it keeps my lips soft and hydrated throughout the day. It also has the finest shimmer it's not chunky glitter just a beautiful lustrous finish. Its petroleum, paraben free, not tested on animals and it's gluten-free.
Full Ingredients:
Octyldodecanol, Cera Alba (Beeswax) ∙, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Oil∙, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil∙, C10-18 Triglycerides, Rosa Rubiginosa (Rose Hip) Seed Oil∙, Bertholletia Excelsa (Brazil Nut) Seed Oil∙, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glucosyl Hesperidin, Parfum(Fragrance), Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil∙, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Gallic-Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax∙, Tocopherol, Triolein, ∙ organically grown
Brazilian Nut Oil- Deeply hydrates without heaviness or stickiness. Nutrients like zinc, omega-3 fatty acids and Vitamin E work to ease distressed, dry skin.
Sunflower Seed- A high fatty-acid and Vitamin E content keeps skin protected from environmental stressors while firming and tightening its appearance.
Chamomile-This antioxidant powerhouse delivers rich, emollient moisture. Soothes the skin and diminishes redness with anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal and antibacterial properties.
I love the texture of the balm it's not sticky or greasy It feels like I have nothing on my lips. I love using this under matte lipsticks it keeps my lips soft and hydrated throughout the day. It also has the finest shimmer it's not chunky glitter just a beautiful lustrous finish. Its petroleum, paraben free, not tested on animals and it's gluten-free.
Full Ingredients:
Octyldodecanol, Cera Alba (Beeswax) ∙, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Oil∙, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil∙, C10-18 Triglycerides, Rosa Rubiginosa (Rose Hip) Seed Oil∙, Bertholletia Excelsa (Brazil Nut) Seed Oil∙, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glucosyl Hesperidin, Parfum(Fragrance), Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil∙, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Gallic-Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax∙, Tocopherol, Triolein, ∙ organically grown
Kjaer Weis Cream Blush in Sun Touched
KW Sun Touched cream blush is a beautiful warm peachy coral shade and it's great for medium-dark skin with neutral or golden undertones. The blush comes in a heavy metal architectural design compact and the cover slides open to reveal the pan. The consistency is very creamy, lightweight and it's highly pigmented so you only need a few dots on the apple of your cheeks for a youthful, glowy sun-kissed look. I like to use my fingers to apply the blush the warmth of my fingers helps melt the product which helps blend out the blush seamlessly. The texture has some tackiness to it without it being too sticky. My cheeks are very dry and I find this cream blush extremely hydrating and it doesn't cling to any dry patches. I was pleasantly surprised at how well this blush performed. I usually have trouble with cream blushes fading midday, however, this is very long lasting it wore for 8-9 hours before it started fading. Here are some of the key ingredients:
Jojoba Seed Oil- Adds moisture to the skin.
Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil- Excellent tissue regeneration properties; fights signs of aging.
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract- Antioxidant; works as a natural preservative.
Full Ingredients:
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Mica, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Oil·, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil·, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch·, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax·, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil·, Cera Alba (Beeswax) ·, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Rosa Rubiginosa (Rose Hip) Seed Oil·, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract·, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Dextrin, CI 77491 (Iron Oxide), CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77492 (Iron oxide), CI 75470 (Carmine). Caution-Contains Carmine
Kjaer Weis Cream Blush in Sun Touched
Kjaer Weis Cream Blush in Sun Touched
Here's how Sun Touched looks on my tan skin with golden undertone as you can see it brightens up my complexion, giving my skin a healthy radiant glow. I'm a huge fan of all things peachy/coral shades and I absolutely love how this shade looks on me.
Kjaer Weis Cream Blush in Sun Touched & The Lip Balm
Final Verdict:
This is a luxury brand which means the products are quite pricey but the quality is superb and it performs really well. I'm really enjoying both products and look at that gorgeous glistening finish of the Lip Balm. So, If you haven't tried anything from Kjaer Weis yet, you should definitely check out the cream blushes because the formula is nothing but amazing!
Have you tried anything from Kjaer Weis? If so, let me know what is your favorite from the brand in a comment below. Im so intrigued and I can't wait to try more from KW!
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*Press Samples was sent for review purpose.
Cle De Peau Beaute
The Foundation
Broad Spectrum SPF 21 Sunscreen
27 ml for $250
Product Info:
An ultra-luxurious, buildable sheer-to-medium coverage foundation that blurs imperfections leaving skin perfectly even-toned, luminous and cashmere to the touch. Developed from unprecedented skincare science, this lightweight foundation contains radiance-boosting exclusive Illuminating Complex EX which moisturizes, rejuvenates, retexturizes and visibly repairs environmental skin damage for smoothing radiant coverage.
Cle De Peau Beaute The Foundation
I'm finally back with the review of Cle De Peau Beaute The Foundation sounds fancy right? Well, it's definitely one of the most luxurious foundations in the market with a price tag of $250. The Foundation is housed in a sturdy lucite glass jar it also comes with a beautiful coaster that holds a little gold spatula. I think we can all agree the packaging is jaw-dropping but it is not the best travel-friendly packaging. I would have to scoop some out in a sample jar if I want to bring this along with me when I travel. There are 12 shades and I was matched with the shade O50 Deep Ochre, which is the second to last darkest shade and it's a pretty good match for me. I have swatches of all the shades here. The texture of the foundation is bouncy, feels like a gel/moisturizer, it blends into the skin seamlessly and it doesn't cling to any dry patches. The coverage is buildable but you can sheer it out by mixing the foundation with your moisturizer/primer or you can apply two layers for a full coverage finish. I was told it's best to apply this foundation with your fingers but I'm not a big fan of that so I just use my favorite Sigma Flat Top Kabuki brush to apply the product. The Foundation feels very light-weight, hydrating, comfortable on the skin and it has a semi-matte finish. I have combination oily skin so I like to prime my skin prior to applying any foundation. I wanted to maintain the same routine while testing out this product and I loved the healthy glow I achieved with The Foundation. I have pigmentation around my mouth, sun spots, large pores, and textured skin. The foundation covered my imperfections without settling into any fine lines. I did have to use a concealer under my eyes cause those bags and dark circles need extra coverage. My t-zone is extremely oily so I can never get away without setting my foundation. Once I set the foundation, I only have to touch up no more than once or twice throughout the day. I've been wearing this foundation nonstop it doesn't get cakey or oxidize and it lasts all day long!
Cle De Peau Beaute The Foundation
The key ingredients are:
Golden Silk Essence- Combats loss of clarity, translucence, and suppleness.
Japanese Pearl- Leaves skin satin smooth.
Theanine- Evens skin tone.
Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract- A traditional herb is known to support the skin's beauty.
It's also formulated with hyaluronic acid, vitamin E and it's fragrance-free.
Full ingredients:
Water(AQUA/EAU). DIMETHICONE. BUTYLENE GLYCOL. ISOHEXADECANE. GLYCERIN. ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE. TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891). TITANIUM DIOXIDE (nano). CETYL PEG/PPG-10/1 DIMETHICONE. CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE. IRON OXIDES (CI 77492). DIPHENYLSILOXY PHENYL TRIMETHICONE. DEXTRIN PALMITATE. PHENOXYETHANOL. PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE. ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE. STEARIC ACID. IRON OXIDES (CI 77491). TRISODIUM EDTA. METHYLPARABEN. IRON OXIDES (CI 77499). CELLULOSE GUM. PALMITIC ACID. TREHALOSE. TOCOPHERYL ACETATE. DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE. SODIUM HYALURONATE. FRAGRANCE (PARFUM). DISTEARYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE. MICA. SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE. CITRONELLOL. POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE. DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER. GERANIOL. LINALOOL. ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL. BHT. BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL. BUPLEURUM FALCATUM ROOT EXTRACT. THEANINE. PEG/PPG-14/7 DIMETHYL ETHER. SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE. ROSA ROXBURGHII FRUIT EXTRACT. POLYQUATERNIUM-51, POLYSILICONE-2. HYDROLYZED SILK. HYDROLYZED CONCHIOLIN PROTEIN.
I have primed my skin with a serum, moisturizer, sunscreen, Estee Lauder Priming Moisture Balm and Benefit Porefessional primer (only on my t-zone).
I applied one layer of the foundation like I usually do and here's the finished result. As you can see It did a great job at covering up my pigmentation, sunspots and it evened out my skin tone. I used Wander Beauty Dual concealer (review here) and to set the concealer I used Laura Mercier Translucent powder. I set the foundation with Lancome Dual-Finish Powder (only on my t-zone), warmed up the skin with Givenchy Healthy Glow Bronzer (review here), on my cheeks I have on Kjaer Weis Sun Touched cream blush and for the highlighter, I used Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in Opal.
Cle De Peau Beaute The Foundation
Cle De Peau Beaute The Foundation
I wanted to compare a few other foundation shades so you can get an idea. Although CDP O50 isn't very warm it's a great match for me during winter. I will probably have to switch to O60 during summer. My Mac shade reference is NC42 so if you're darker than NC42-44, unfortunately, you won't be able to find a match. The limited shade range is the only con I can think of other than the costly price tag. Hopefully, Cle De Peau will extend the shade range in the future that way everyone can enjoy this beautiful foundation.
Cle De Peau Beaute The Foundation
Final Verdict:
The brand claims this foundation has anti-aging properties which help "diminish the appearance of damage caused by dryness and bring visible improvement to skin". I can't vouch for that but I do love the youthful, radiant glow it provides, I always wanted to obtain the perfect dewy base but having oily skin it was very hard to do so. With this foundation, I was able to attain that subtle glowy base like I've always wanted. So far, I've only tested this foundation during the cooler months and it has performed very well, however, I'm curious to see how it will hold up during summer. I think this will be great for all skin tones, it didn't clog my pores or cause any breakouts. I like so many things about this product I don't have to touch up much, it doesn't settle into my dreadful smile lines, the coverage and the finished result is impeccable.
Now it's time for the big question- Do I recommend this foundation? Absolutely! With that being said, I know this is way too expensive but if you're in the mood to treat yourself with one of the most luxurious beauty product ever, I say go for it! This little jar of the foundation will literally last you forever since a little goes a long with this product and I think this is one foundation I won't be hitting pan on anytime soon. So you're definitely getting your money's worth.
Now it's time for the big question- Do I recommend this foundation? Absolutely! With that being said, I know this is way too expensive but if you're in the mood to treat yourself with one of the most luxurious beauty product ever, I say go for it! This little jar of the foundation will literally last you forever since a little goes a long with this product and I think this is one foundation I won't be hitting pan on anytime soon. So you're definitely getting your money's worth.
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