Although it would take some sangria with Paul & Joe!

I could not wait to write this review for here several weeks I tested a few products from the summer collection 2015 Midnight Sangria Paul & Joe! As you already know, I love this brand that has a universe so cute, so girly, and this time, Paul & Joe takes us for a trip to Spain colorful! Fruity collection that stands out from those proposed this year, but always for the delight of our little eyes!
In this collection, there are beautiful colored products that draw on summer cocktails, to Latin music rhythms and it's definitely refreshing! Today, I will introduce three key products offered: two glosses that have nothing to do with the tubes that are usually encountered and eye shadow duo! FYI, the collection is already available on ASOS

Let's start with the packaging of these products: they are inspired by traditional Spanish tiles combined with chrysanthemum motifs for the delight of lovers of flowers. It is true that they do not really let imagine that inside it is a real colorful festival in full swing .. Yet!
I suggest you start with the famous glosses Collection: do not be surprised if you see them everywhere on the web or in magazines, they are so beautiful What plunge the finger caused me a twinge in heart. These "glosses" Compact offer a glossy finish and contain micro-glitter to dress up the lips and make them vibrant. 3 harmonies are proposed and as you can see, they all have a "degraded" effect that I find sublime! This degraded evokes the stunning colors that fruity cocktails sipped in summer

At the top you can find the color # 001 Midnight Sangria (which therefore bears the name of the collection), there is a gradation of red blood cleared to pull orange red:

A light, all micro-glitter gloss contained in the stand and it was really beautiful to watch:

On the lips, its pink color is very light, it serves primarily to provide shine veil reinforced by these micro-sequins:

Then comes hue # 002 Strawberry Kiwi - a gradation of pink and electric yellow pulling lime.

This is my favorite, I find it very successful! You understand me when I told you that I did not dare use it in the beginning?
His report on the lips is more transparent and we always find this pretty brilliant effect:

Here are swatches on the back of the hand of these compact glosses (the # 001 and then # 002)

These products are full of pep, but do very easily as they play on transparency and were thought only to bring the shine on the lips.
The brand promises a "formula that pampers lips" with moisturizing ingredients (orange blossom water, white lily extract, apricot oil and olive oil). It opts instead for an application in the morning or we ensure your hands are clean before using it because you have to apply the fingertip, patting his lips.
I had a crush on their "design" but I must admit that the formula is not the most successful in the world because they are quite thick and sticky. The fact they are a bit sticky though gives them a better hold! They do not have a particular scent, the fruity notes here are sooooo small!
So we love or not? If you worship their design and you like the glossy lips Indeed, I would say yes, they are pretty happy that products added to its collection. If you are looking for a super imperceptible gloss on the lips, go your way! Also if you can not stand the tack!
Personally, I like to wear them alone or add a touch over a lipstick to add beautiful reflections!

Useful link: Gloss Compact 3g (3 colors available # 001 Midnight Kiwi Strawberry Sangria # 002 # 003 Sanguinello) - € 20.99 on ASOS

Now to the makeup eyeshadow duo in this collection: it is not only to take care of her lips, everything happens in the look is not it?

This is the # 002 Olé! Two other shades are available:

# 001 and # 003 Mambo Mambo Tango Argentina
For my part, I fell for this duo in which we find a champagne fishing and beautiful satin blue lagoon
I was impressed by the pigmentation of the shadows: they work easily fade in a wink while others Paul & Joe makeup sometimes play on transparency. We find in their formula of orange flower water, extract of white lily jojoba oil, hyaluronic acid, but also extract rosehip.

So I wanted to have fun with these two shades to achieve a little more "festive" makeup that I wear every day:


I first placed the blue eyeshadow in the outer corner and I dimmed in the crease of the eyelid. In outer corner, I used an angled brush to draw a cat-eye with the same eye. Internally corner, I used a pencil brush accurate enough to make a reminder of this beautiful color. In the center of the eyelid, I used the other bright cute eye and I again blurred the shadows in the hollow for rendering diffuse.
In ras-de-lower lashes, little reminders of colors thanks to the lighter shade that degrades to a touch of blue on the outer corner. I never think to "extend" my make-up through the use of eye shadows placed triangular outer corner and I find it really nice!
If the proposed colors you like, I recommend these duets, they are truly worth! I think I will use this much blue this summer!

The new highlighter Indiscretion Laura Mercier

Really, I have many little wonders to present you now .. I hope you do not mind too that I will not find hordes of disgruntled bankers morning outside my house! What do you want, many brands now offer their new summer collections and some we fill their eyes. This is again the case with the collection Summer in Ibiza Laura Mercier. The latter is already available on the website of Le Bon Marché and time to test some products that I already am aware that some references are already sold out online. So I wanted to talk to you any cost of the new highlighter Indiscretion before you can even find it on the corners of the mark (you can always use the "alert me" on the Bon Marché hoping the website replenishment done quickly)!
I love Laura Mercier products, I highlighter door everyday and yet I still had never tested that mark then it was time!

This highlighter is available in a compact case, quite similar to those proposed for other brand powders.
When opening this compact, we discover a beautiful pink illuminating powder gold, embossed. Are we not getting a little tired of the pink-gold trend? Certainly not ! Finally for me because I could live in a room with rose-gold walls, it would suit me very well!
It's simple: it seems that the brand has melted jewelry and poured the liquid obtained in this green and then allowed to cool; it is sublime!


Its texture is very fine and is likely to remain almost intact for a long time because when the material is removed with a brush, it does not damage. You will notice that the swatch "finger" does not have quite the same rendering as the product applied to my skin, to brush. It's simple: I find that with a brush, we obtain a more diffuse and made brighter! Its texture halfway between the powder and the cream could make you want to apply to the finger but I would not recommend this method of application!

I find this highlighter is perfect for the summer because its slightly warm under tones allow precisely heat the skin while giving it a summery glow. It's really the opposite of illuminatrices powder that I normally wear, especially in winter, because these last are colder and derive more towards white but this little apricot key is really pretty!


As you will note on my photos, the rendering is natural, this powder helps reveal radiance without being overbearing. This pearlescent effect is subtle, but is noticeable when light slap on the cheek bones (or other facial points of light) so I validates 100%! This is a superb product that should delight fans of highlighter

Dive into the world of 007 with lipstick TheBalm!

At the beginning of June I presented the attractive range Balm TheBalm travel! I promised to talk to you another nice discovery and I finally had the time to write this article: I return today to present the red tint to lips TheBalmGirls May BillsBePaid!

I've never tested lipsticks brand and I think this range is super funny: we plunge into the world of 007 and each lipstick packaging is similar to the poster of a film 007. James Balm is always accompanied by his "TheBalmGirl" and found the brand names are hilarious (Ima Goodkisser, Foxxy Pout etc.). In short, The Balm is one of the few brands that managed each time to make me spend so much time on the packaging, I would not miss a play hilarious or retail retro wish! When we discover the lipstick itself, it seems to be in effect straight out of a spy movie: is that almost look like a gadget! A silver and matt body, a slightly metallic ring and absolutely nothing else: like what the brand plays the game the way!
TheBalm indicates that in making these red lips to TheBalmGirl, she wanted them to act as "double agents": both moisturizing and yet rich in pigments, it would color the lips while taking care of them.

May Billsbepaid (the owner of my apartment that needs to think) is a pinkish beige inspired by the trend of "nude" without really being one. His mid-mid-creamy matt finish has no glitter or any particular reflection, it is not metallic.


Although eventually the outer packaging does not look, I do not know about you but I find that the color of this lipstick is absolutely sublime! This is typically the kind of nude raised which can easily wear everyday without giving a corpse mine and even add a touch of "je ne sais quoi". In short, I love it!
Side pigmentation, no complaints, it is the rendezvous and covers the lips without choking them. This is probably related to the ownership of these moisturizing red. Besides Matters: I find that the application is easy even if the material does not melt immediately on the lips (for me, this is a negative point because then the texture tends to move and never actually set ) and does not migrate into the fine lines or at the lip. I do not think this is the most red lip moisturizer on the market but for a semi-matte finish, it is doing pretty well! I do not feel any pangs when I wear and my lips do not dry.


Level holding, it's okay but not comparable to a red liquid transfer without such but I would say that during the day, I need only one touch after the meal (or two if I can resist not to try aha!). For against her big plus point is that it fades uniformly and that I do not even have to think about it! If I really do not have time to do a touch, this is no big deal!
Plus: their scent is very light but slightly minty and I find that super nice! By cons I have not found an effect "plumping" on the lips, I think it was not the goal
In short, I validate what lipstick, primarily for its color that makes me crack and that I carry enormously at the moment but also for its formula which is rather very successful! In addition, its price / quality ratio is very interesting!

Iris Iris Blue & White Collection Grasse signed Occitane

There are times when I wear constantly the same perfumes and during which I do not make specific findings. Morality, I can offer you many articles that absolutely not talk about fragrances and suddenly, bam, I have too much to present ... Both say that I am in this situation today. I'm a bit torn: either I leave aside these developments and I spread my articles over several weeks (in 4 months, yet there will be and there will be others that will be added to the pile of news that I ' would want to talk to you .. so it's endless!) or I try to focus my articles "perfumes" in a short time .. Even if what you want to throw me in the face vials if to say "you're very cute with your obsession for perfumes but is beginning to saturate." In short, the dilemma. I know you are well educated and you probably will not use such a violent gesture, but count on me to try to find a balance even though it may not be that obvious. Addicts lipsticks, eyeshadows, care also have the right to items they can "enjoy" (oh what poetry tonight), do not worry! And then I have to stop stressing because if I tell myself that in three weeks I will already get on the plane to New York, I will graze the anxiety attack: knowing that I post an article every day (or so) when I do not have one at present, I have the impression of having been ill student, myself badly organized and I hate it. So is that I will succeed in preparing articles for my 10 days in New York knowing that I have to take care of my new apartment, my part of my job before the holidays ..? That's a good question. Nothing is impossible? We will see !

In short. Already a huge section for you to talk about everything (but most apparently nothing) while today I came to you about the new range Iris Blue and White Iris L'Occitane. Well here we go!

I do not know you but I personally think it's crazy the amount of new references that Occitane comes to offer us only a few months: after the end Peony Sublime which I mentioned here, already found a new range in the collection of Grasse (composed of iconic fragrances, I've already talked about here in particular) but also a new summer fragrance: Citrus Verbena! Where a mark out too regularly about news, product quality can sometimes be quite disappointing but as you say it is not at all the case with L'Occitane!
Everything is matter of taste, especially in fragrance but the range Citrus Verbena moderately convinced me: it does not smell bad, far from it, but the citrus notes are a bit too present for me. However, this range Iris Blue and White Iris combines the velvety notes of the blue flower with more volatile and fresh notes of the white version and I find that this range is definitely worth a visit. It may be for the amateur rather perfumes or at least, to those who enjoy the flowery perfumes because we obviously found a rich iris heart!

Let's start with the eau de toilette Iris Iris Blue & White (56 € 75ml) is the new exceptional fragrance The Grasse Collection, which honors the fragrance-how of the Provencal city by marrying valuable raw materials to here and elsewhere. Grasse is also the meeting point of these choice ingredients and larger nose!
The range thus combines white iris came from Mediterranean (Florentina) with blue iris (pallida) Grasse. I find it quite rare to find this flower highlighted in the world of perfume: it is often rather "secondary", it is often a note mixed with other raw materials.

I find that the bottle is superb thanks to the presence of these iris reflections affixed to the back of the bottle with hot gold. This detail can reflect light and it really gives him the look. This 75ml spray contains two layers of glass, so it's a quality bottle, which worked and in fact yet not too. It is a beautiful object that contains a juice that can certainly be worn in summer. I do not really else to give him seasonality unlike other perfumes because it is an ultimately feminine scent and very sweet.

We find top note of very fresh notes of cassis and citrus that leave very quickly replaced by Iris pallida notes, Grasse iris, ylang-ylang and white peach. This fragrance has base notes richest but definitely not heady: cedar, white musk. So it is rather a mixture of fresh notes, flowers, combined with a more feminine background "dry", especially because of the cedar.
I learned that Iris pallida was a very valuable ingredient in perfume and L'Occitane are also dedicated an explanatory article right here. I learned that it is in the roots of this flower that is found the fragrant ingredient used in perfumery! It is rare because of course, is most often the flower and its petals are used. Rhizomes will secrete the odorous principle of this flower and once dried, they are ground into powder and then be distilled into gasoline. It is a luxurious ingredient that particular found in the perfume Chanel No. 19! This pale purple iris is a gem and Italy do not produce enough, Grasse has recently developed the art of its production and extraction!
If this perfume Please, you can of course initiate showering pleasure with the fragrant shower gel in the same range (€ 14.50 the 250ml):

Thus, the scent will last longer and will embalm your bathroom  The bottle of the shower gels Grasse collection are very convenient because they are flexible and transparent plastic: it can "follow" the use of this product without ever having to wonder where one is and if we remains. Its texture gelled foam well and I have absolutely no skin irritation. This shower gel is very nice, however I can not find if the perfume holds extremely well when used alone: ​​the fragrance is quickly forgotten on the skin. This is not a necessary but a nice product to combine with the scent!

As you know, I love the hand creams and I have always in my purse but on my night table, on my desk, in short, I can not live without it. L'Occitane has released one from this collection, to my delight apparently because its scent is fresher and sweeter than the toilet water: it is ideal to take care of her hands during the day while enjoying this beautiful fragrance . This cream is melting almost Legree has a texture that spreads rapidly and penetrates almost instantly: it is perfectly moisturizing and ideal for summer because it contains 2% of shea butter (its lower concentration gives it that texture more light; unlike winter hands cream concentrated to 20% for example). Its big plus point: you can massage this cream as much as you want, it does not peluchera! Halelujiah! This is my favorite of the collection and know that the other two fragrances are available: Jasmine / bergamot but neroli / orchid, I love just as much!
To conclude this article a thousand times too long, it is an original fragrance and almost unprecedented for me, there is nothing like the perfumes that I has. It's new, intriguing and yet it works! I advise you, if you have the opportunity to spend at a store L'Occitane, to go explore the range Iris Iris Blue & White! Take the opportunity also to test these three new hand creams that are absolutely magical

Lips Balm Radiant, the new beautifying lips A signed

In three and a half years of blogging, I think I still have you ever made ​​a single product brand ONE ... I realize it when I was testing the Radiant Lips Balm, the new brand of beautifying lips. I do not know why but I've never led me naturally to her. You may say, there are so many brands and products that it can happen but still, it was time to remedy the situation!
I had the opportunity to experience these innovations in the last few weeks and I look forward to you about it because amateur products with natural formulas will be served!
So what is the promise of these Radiant Balms Lips?

This is a hybrid texture that unites the care of a balm and finish of a gloss. They are in some sort of "lacquers" lip! Their goal is to keep lips hydrated (up to 8 hours) while sublimating them in a single step and of course, ended without sticky. In their formula, there are 99.95% of natural ingredients including oil and cupuaçu butter recognized for its norurissantes and emollient properties as well as softening sesame oil.
In this new range are 4 shades that are proposed: one finds a pink "babydoll" pretty pastel pink rather a fishing sub-tones, a coral orange and a nice raspberry color.
Reading these products promises, I was eager to discover these new features: light textures that s' inspire glosses but are more comfortable to wear, I like it.
The texture of these Radiant Lips Balm is rather light and enveloping so I would say it's really comfortable. Their finish is very nice because these colors do not contain glitter and remain easily portable everyday.
Application level, A imagined a soft silicone applicator that delivers the product when a little pressure is exerted on the tube and distributes the material for a natural result. I prefer the foam tips that tend to better distribute the material: the silicone tip is not ideal because it can leave "trails" on the lips but by properly spreading the product, it's OK! Fortunately there is a texture that is not too thick.

I appreciate their slightly sweet scent and especially the fact that they leave no bitter aftertaste in the mouth!
One thing is certain: they stick much less that glosses! It is a successful bet, but do not opt ​​for them on days when there is wind: your hair will still tend to stick to your lips just as they are balms "liquid" which not dry when applied.
It left for the four swatches of colors:

From left to right, B02, B03, B04 and B08!
B02 is ideal for both pastel pink pale lips or those who want a nude effect that does not make concealer effect:

B03 is a fishing sub-pink tones very easy to wear!

B04 is an orange coral which warms the complexion to give a healthy glow. It is the color that I like the least because I tend to wear more easily shades of pink!

Finally, the B08 raspberry for an effect "bitten lips"! Do not be fooled by its shade that looks very dark as it plays a reality on transparency

I would not say that this is true lip balms: they prevent the lips from drying out but certainly not will repair them if they are damaged! Overall, I like these products, I find them top to slide into the bag! This is also necessary because their behavior is not extraordinary: after two hours, the finished "glossy" disappears and you have to reapply.
So I validate this innovation even if I have no real favorite: they are fun but are not revolutionary! I especially appreciate their natural formula!

The waters that do more!

At the moment, with temperatures that fact, hydration is essential and I hope you drink enough! I feel that my side, drinking water is not enough: I take several showers a day and I noticed that I had integrated new products in my care routine so I will offer you aujourd 'hui an article about the "waters that make it more"! You'll see some of these waters are pretty amazing!
Start with a product that I have already mentioned in this article so I will not dwell on his case: the Makeup Primer Spray Skindinavia.

This is a spray dyed base that can "relieve" a little her morning makeup routine, which besides being super nice and very cool to use, is extremely effective! I love it, I use it for several weeks now and I can not do without me. Once I finish this 118ml bottle, I will redeem it immediately and I do not think redirect me to the basics "creamy" so soon!

Link: The Makeup Primer Spray - Skindinavia: 30 € 50 to € 21.35 ended at this time on the e-shop Cuckoo Birchbox the right plan!

I told you about my favorite for the range of Siamese Water Panpuri in this article! I also spoke of perfecting lot you mist the range of Occitane Peony Sublime that you could find in my routine care of the moment and today I wanted to show you another nice discovery: toning mist Panpuri !
Its composition is really super clean and is enriched with many assets: it has soothing jasmine, rose, moringa, mushroom, blueberry, strawberry, raspberry, cucumber and is formulated without alcohol! It moisturizes the skin, refresh and she feels that good can spend a few minutes cocooning, as SPA!

I think this fog is really ideal for sensitive skin because these plant extracts help to calm redness and irritation. Try it and adopt it!

Useful link: Mist Toning - Panpuri: 46 € 40

The revolution of the year, this is it: the UV hydrating mist Bioderma! Until now, when applying sunscreen in the morning before makeup it was impossible to protect new skin without remove. I think we've all ever thought there once and did Bioderma: this aqueous mist contains an SPF 30 that helps to refresh, hydrate and protect the skin from UV rays throughout the day! Try it and adopt it, I slipped into my bag for over a week and I use it every day!

Useful link: Moisturizing UV Haze - Bioderma: -9 € in pharmacies, drugstores

I do not know how I did it but I still have not caught sunburn despite the heatwave! Finally, I have my own ideas, I applied sunscreen several times a day. However, earlier this week, I went and had the skin really heated arm. It was extremely rude and I took the opportunity to test a new solar array Lancaster: The Tan Maximizer Cooling!

I see your surprised look far: you have to wonder why I opt for an extender tanning mist knowing that I do not expose myself and that I bronze .. ever!

Well that is precisely its "cooling" effect because when the sun beats all day, often has only one desire while returning: darken under a cold shower and go to live in his refrigerator. With this "improved" mist tan can maintain and especially enjoy its refreshing effect. This is surprising because it is not instantly feels: it takes a few minutes to enjoy it  Besides I noticed that this effect is felt only when the skin is warmed. This new feature is really nice and very practical by cons, so it is a little expensive if you tried, I advise you to enjoy -20% at Sephora

Useful link: Mist Tan Maximizer Cooling - Lancaster: 35 € 50

Finally, I end with a gesture I love: my perfume. The concern is that in summer, you can not opt ​​for perfume since these cause water stains on the skin and can "turn". I recently discovered the new Payot care of water and this is a great alternative to moisturize your skin while perfuming it delicately thanks to their low alcohol concentration.
I prefer the relaxed version of jasmine and white tea: its scent is feminine but soothing and very fresh. It contains hyaluronic acid to moisturize and soften and can reapply during the day!
The other version is with extracts of bamboo and green tea: it is an energizing water with toning and detoxifying virtues. It is enriched with trace elements to revitalize the skin. Its scent is far more "green" and that's why it pleases me less but it still remains enjoyable and will appeal to those who do not like flowery perfumes.