so i filmed a video on youtube of some of my recent drugstore purchases (excluding the lip products i already wrote about on here). feel free to check it out!
xo
expat
just a twenty-something, half black american/half german, moved to sweden to be with my love, learning swedish and trying to control my shopping addiction! i post mostly about clothes, makeup and music. Oändligt är vårt stora äventyr*
Showing posts with label catrice. Show all posts
Showing posts with label catrice. Show all posts
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Friday, January 10, 2014
FOTD: Face of the Day 1
Products Used:
Face:
Laura Mercier Secret Finish Mattifying
MakeupForever HD foundation #153
MAC Prep and Prime highlighter - Bright Forecast
Catrice All Mat Plus Translucent Powder
Ben Nye Banana Powder
Physician's Formula Multi-Colored Bronzer
Eyes:
on Brows - Anastasia Brow Wiz - Brunette
Smashbox Master Class Palette Eyeshadows: Haze in the crease, Golden Orchid on the lid
Make Up Store Microshadow in Ruby in the crease
Catrice Kohl Kajal on lower water line
l'oreal Super Liner on top lid
Astor Stimulong Mascara
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
New Lip Products!
So i've been on the hunt for the perfect nude lipstick lately (and maybe picked up another color or two along the way) and i actually think i've found it! I've got four items to share with you guys today. I'll include swatches in the post, and if I can't get my face to stop facking up and looking like a gross face then I'll post pics of them actually on my lips so you can get a better idea of what they look like IRL.
So the first is the Catrice pure lip shine. It's a sheer lip balm, which I got in the shade Sheers! (whatta cute name huh?) I like it, its a bit boring but perfect for days when you want a little shine and smooth lips. price tag: 2,95 (euros)
Next, I bought the L'oreal collection Privee Jlo's Nude. I really liked the swatch of this, and it goes on pretty nicely but I think the pinkish undertone makes it a poor choice for a nude for my skin, which has more of a yellow undertone. It's still a gorgeous colour though, and goes on very smoothly. Can't attest to how long it lasts, though. price tag: 9,95 (i think! or 12,95..big difference, I know, but I ican't remember and I can't seem to find it online. I believe its 11$ in the US though).
Thirdly, we have Maybelline's luminous beige 742, and i LOVE IT. It goes on so nicely, has a nice shine and is the best nude shade I have found for me this far. It was 9,95 so not too expensive at all and I just cannot rave enough about it. It has more of a brown undertone so it's better suited for me.. (cuz im brown yall)
Lastly, I purchased the Max factor colour exlixir lipstick in 715 Ruby Tuesday. This red is absolutely gorgeous. normally I prefer matte reds like russian red from MAC, but this slight sheen on this is really beautiful. Its more of a pink-ish red than a true red, though. price tag: 12,95
So the first is the Catrice pure lip shine. It's a sheer lip balm, which I got in the shade Sheers! (whatta cute name huh?) I like it, its a bit boring but perfect for days when you want a little shine and smooth lips. price tag: 2,95 (euros)
Next, I bought the L'oreal collection Privee Jlo's Nude. I really liked the swatch of this, and it goes on pretty nicely but I think the pinkish undertone makes it a poor choice for a nude for my skin, which has more of a yellow undertone. It's still a gorgeous colour though, and goes on very smoothly. Can't attest to how long it lasts, though. price tag: 9,95 (i think! or 12,95..big difference, I know, but I ican't remember and I can't seem to find it online. I believe its 11$ in the US though).
Thirdly, we have Maybelline's luminous beige 742, and i LOVE IT. It goes on so nicely, has a nice shine and is the best nude shade I have found for me this far. It was 9,95 so not too expensive at all and I just cannot rave enough about it. It has more of a brown undertone so it's better suited for me.. (cuz im brown yall)
Lastly, I purchased the Max factor colour exlixir lipstick in 715 Ruby Tuesday. This red is absolutely gorgeous. normally I prefer matte reds like russian red from MAC, but this slight sheen on this is really beautiful. Its more of a pink-ish red than a true red, though. price tag: 12,95
from L to R: Catrice. Max Factor, L'oreal, Maybelline
Sunday, December 8, 2013
new video! foundation routine
products used:
shisheido urban environment sunblock
manhattan matte foundation bronze 86
loreal true match 7 caramel
ben nye banana powder
physician's formula bronzing powder
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Face of the Day! 11.06.2013
What I'm wearing:
Earrings: C&A, Primark
Hoodie: H&M men's section
black tee: stolen from boyfriend
Makeup:
Manhattan matt foundation
l'oreal precision liquid eyeliner
maybelline volum' express lift up
catrice cheek tint - on cheek and lips
brown eyeshadow from stila master pallett to fill in brows + angled brush
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Recent *German Drugstore* Purchases
Taking adventure of some time left alone in the house today, I decided to go for a walk and maybe pick up some makeup products along the way. Germany is tricky when it comes to make up, because they have several "american" brands such as l'oreal, maybelline and even wet n' wild I believe, but the rest of the drug store products (with the excepetion of Max Factor) leave a lot to be desired. In the US, it's a pain in the ass trying to find a foundation if you're skin tone is deeper than sun beige. In germany where there are EVEN LESS black folk, it's damn near impossible.
Being mixed race, it's not quite as hard for me as, especially during the winter months, I can get pretty light skinned, but for anyone darker than me, there is zero options. Unless, of course, you go to Douglas [mini German version of Sephora (but fails horribly in comparison)], where you can find designer brands such as CHANEL and Dior. Anyway, I'm rambling. Today I went out to see if I could find a matt, full coverage drug store foundation in my shade. I was previously using L'oreal True Match in a mix of w6 and w7, but it just doesn't offer the coverage I like. Then I reverted to my good old makeup forever HD in 153 but even that seems to not do the job.
Well, as luck would have it, I stumbled across a matt mousse foundation from brand Manhattan (which I believe is a French brand). With the 30% Rebatt they had going on, it came in at a whoppin 2,75 euros. What a steal, amirite? One thing I do appreciate about german drugstores is they usually have testers out of all the makeup (and sometimes skincare products) so you can shade-check before you purchase. HOWEVER, fluorescent lighting is not your best friend when it comes to makeup, so I still wasn't exactly sure it was a good match, and unlike in the US, you cannot return used cosmetic products :/ bummer. I ended up leaving with the shade Bronze 89 (let me reiterate: the DARKEST shade they had). Here's what the makeup claims to be:
Manhattan Powder Matt Make Up:
"Tenderising creamy matting foundation makeup that leave sa velvet matt powder-finish after application. The micro-powder pigments help the avoid shiny skin and create a regular matt consistent and teIder complexion--without leaving bothersome verge lines." Tts 30 ml, pretty basic size over here and so far, I really like it. I've only just tried it, but the color match is decent and the coverage is really good. Will do an updated blog post with my full-review and possibly a demo :) oh! and maybe of the blush tint as well, once I figure how to get the most colour payoff :D
Being mixed race, it's not quite as hard for me as, especially during the winter months, I can get pretty light skinned, but for anyone darker than me, there is zero options. Unless, of course, you go to Douglas [mini German version of Sephora (but fails horribly in comparison)], where you can find designer brands such as CHANEL and Dior. Anyway, I'm rambling. Today I went out to see if I could find a matt, full coverage drug store foundation in my shade. I was previously using L'oreal True Match in a mix of w6 and w7, but it just doesn't offer the coverage I like. Then I reverted to my good old makeup forever HD in 153 but even that seems to not do the job.
Well, as luck would have it, I stumbled across a matt mousse foundation from brand Manhattan (which I believe is a French brand). With the 30% Rebatt they had going on, it came in at a whoppin 2,75 euros. What a steal, amirite? One thing I do appreciate about german drugstores is they usually have testers out of all the makeup (and sometimes skincare products) so you can shade-check before you purchase. HOWEVER, fluorescent lighting is not your best friend when it comes to makeup, so I still wasn't exactly sure it was a good match, and unlike in the US, you cannot return used cosmetic products :/ bummer. I ended up leaving with the shade Bronze 89 (let me reiterate: the DARKEST shade they had). Here's what the makeup claims to be:
Manhattan Powder Matt Make Up:
"Tenderising creamy matting foundation makeup that leave sa velvet matt powder-finish after application. The micro-powder pigments help the avoid shiny skin and create a regular matt consistent and teIder complexion--without leaving bothersome verge lines." Tts 30 ml, pretty basic size over here and so far, I really like it. I've only just tried it, but the color match is decent and the coverage is really good. Will do an updated blog post with my full-review and possibly a demo :) oh! and maybe of the blush tint as well, once I figure how to get the most colour payoff :D
&more!
(1)Maybelline Volum' Express lift-up Mascara in black (so far, no good)
(2)Catrice Eyeliner Pen
(3)Catrice Blush Tint for Cheeks and Lips in Rosh Flush
(4)L'oreal Super Line Ultra Precision Pen
and last, a nail polish:
(5)Catrice Ulti Mate Nudes in the shade 05 Bonjour, Chérie!
(1), (5) (3), (2), (4)
I've included some swatches of the nail polish, the blush tint, and the eye liner pens:
Eyeliner (Superline one left, Catrice liner on right): In my opinion, the L'oreal isn't great-- the felt tip doesn't not offer as much precision as I was expecting, but it's better than the catrice--hell, it better be at twice the price!
Blush tint (patted into skin on right):
Nail colour:
And one final thing! My cousin Nadine loaned me her copy of P.S. Ich Liebe Dich--i've already read the english version and see the movie, so hopefully it won't be too hard to understand!
LG
bis nachstes mal,
expat
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