22/05/2010
Beauty haul and gift
I got some nail polishes! Here they are:
Thanks Anita for the Catrice nail polishes! :*
Essence Into the Wild Desert Fox
S-he 439 (black with gold glitter),
S-he 466 (silver with gold glitter)
Essence Space queen (holographic glitter)
Essence Glisten Up! (blue flakies!)
That's all for now :)
XOXO Parisky
20/05/2010
NOTD: 2x polka dots
Hello Ladies!
This time I'll show you two of my manicures. The blue one if from two days ago, while the yellow one is right now on my nails.
For the base I've used my frankenpolish called Barbie Blue. I love it! It feels so fresh and summery. But of course after two days I got tired of it and decided to change my mani.
Than I've used Essence Naughty but Nice (Cute as Hell TE) which looks like a creme but is a pain in the a** to apply. Why? It took me 3+ coats to get it looking at least half decent/even. So excuse me my imperfectly painted nails.
Lately I just love polka dots on nails! It looks cute, it's very easy and it feels like summer! :D
Do you like polka dots?
XOXO Parisky
18/05/2010
NOTD: Starry day
It's finally sun here! :)
Colors used: Joy 326 (blue) and S-he 393 (yellow). Both three coats.
Plus Essence Glitter (stars)
I really like how it turned out :)
XOXO Parisky
17/05/2010
Review: Wet n Wild Cover All Corrector Palette
Hello Lovelies :)
This time I decided to do a review of one of mine not-so-favourite products.
Some time ago I bought this Corrector Palette as I've watched a lot of YouTube videos on how to do Halloween makeup (all the girls used corrector palettes like this one- but from another brand).
Anyway I've just noticed this palette disappeared from the wet N wild page (discontinued?)
How it looks like:
It has got four different creamy colors: pink to brighten, green to neutralize, white to highlight and brown to cover.
I used the pink one for the darkness under my eyes and on blemishes as it matched almost perfectly my skin tone. The green one was great for hiding redness and blemishes but you have to use another concealer/foundation on top of it (unless you're aiming for a Shrek look).
The brown one was way too dark for me to use it as a concealer, so I really never used it.
And the white one (shimmery) was perfect to illuminate my face. I used it on my cheekbones and on my brow bone.
Pros:
+ The price
+ The practical package
+ 4 different colours
+ Great coverage
+ Buildable
+ Helps you achieve that "perfect skin" look
+ Creamy
+ Blends nicely
+ Long lasting
Cons:
- The white, green and pink one made me break out!
- The brown one is way too dark for my skin tone
- Cheap looking package
Overall:
I really liked this product until I realized it was making me break out, but if you don't have sensitive and prone to acne skin, I'd say go for it, as it covers up really nicely any redness and blemishes plus it is really cheap compared to other similar products.
XOXO Parisky
16/05/2010
Essence Be a Nail Artist Twins Giveaway! CLOSED
This time you'll get a chance to win all Essence Twins nail polishes plus two nail art glitters (Cutie Fruity and Glitter it!) plus a nail stamping set (and as always, I'll throw in some other random beauty stuff).
I've chosen this collection because I love them all! The base colors applies very nicely and they are great for konadictures as well! You can see the swatches HERE and HERE.
The prize:
10 x Essence Twins nail polish
2 x Essence Glitter
1x Nail stamping set
1x Nail stamping set
EDIT: I've added this stamping set to the prize (the plate is the same as Konad M26) .
The rules:
1. You have to be a FOLLOWER trough Google friend connect (I'll check every entry, those who don't follow will be disqualified)
2. Leave a comment below with your nickname (with which you're following me) and e-mail. Please make sure you leave the correct nickname or I won't be able to check if you're following me.
For an EXTRA entry blog about this giveaway (with at least one picture) and let me know about it with a direct link.
OPEN INTERNATIONALLY!
Good luck!
XOXO Parisky
11/05/2010
And the winner is ....
The giveaway has ended! There were 223 entries! THANK YOU all who have participated!
And the lucky winner that will get all this is
*drumroll*
Congratulations girl!!!
To all those who didn't win anything ... don't worry, there will be another great giveaway very soon :)
XOXO Parisky
Mini haul in 75 cent shop!
I've found this shop thanks to Maestra and her post.
So I decided to check it out.
Actually nothing was 0,75 € but everything was 2 € (except the shells were 1 €).
The Fauxnad is the same as Konad's plate M38
They have a vast selection of nail polishes (16 ml) but I liked best this purple one.
I'll do some swatches as soon as I'll try it out :)
Also I've found out that this company that makes those Fauxnades has got some pretty things! I hope I'll get some of them! Check out here.
P.S. Here are the swatces of the nail polish.
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XOXO Parisky
10/05/2010
Cosmar?
Hello!
I've just stumbled across Cosmar acrylic nails. As I've seen their kits are really affordable but I can't really find their homepage?
Does anyone know where do they sell Cosmar products and where could I get them?
I'd appreciate every answer :)
XOXO Parisky
09/05/2010
Review: Privé Concept Vert Pure Shampoo and Conditioner
Hello Ladies!
Today I'll do a review of Privé Concept Vert Shampoo and Conditioner. I was sent the products to do a review, nevertheless this review is completely honest (as all my reviews are).
When I got them I was thrilled as I'm very into natural and biological makeup/cosmetics lately and this bottles are made of aluminium (very recyclable) and besides they promise to provide 2x as many washings as traditional shampoos/conditioners and to be a color safe formula without Sodium, Paraben and Sulfate.
Ingredients
Shampoo: Water (Aqua), Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Ammonium Cocoyl Isethionate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Xylenesulfonate, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Glycerin, Isopentane, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate, Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Fruit Extract, Orbignya Oleifera (Babassu) Seed Oil, Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Extract, Wasabia Japonica Root Extract, Rosa Canina (Rose Hips) Fruit Extract, Quercus Alba (White Oak) Bark Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey) Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Achillea Millefolium (Yarrow) Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Lemongrass) Extract, Melissa Officinalis (Balm Mint) Leaf Extract, Geranium Maculatum Extract, Isobutane, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-7, C11-15 Pareth-7, Amodimethicone, Trideceth-12, Laureth-9, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Citric Acid, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol, Polyquaternium 59, Butylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-10, Melanin, Superoxide Dismutase, Dimethiconol, Fragrance (Parfum), Benzyl Benzoate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool.
Conditioner: Agave Rigida (Sisal) Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract , Melissa Officinalis (Balm Mint) Leaf Extract , Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey) Extract, Geranium Maculatum Extract, Cympobogon Schoenanthus (Lemongrass) Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Achillea Millefolium (Yarrow) Extract, Quercus Alba (White Oak) Bark Extract, Glycerin, Panthenol, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phytantriol, Silicone Quaternium-18, Glutamic Acid, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Trideceth-6, Trideceth-12, Polyquaternium-7, Isobutane, Methylisothiazolinone, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Fragrance (Parfum), Benzyl Benzoate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool.
How it looks like
As you can see the shampoo is very foamy and doubles (at least) in size when you apply it, while the conditioner is much more creamy but it still doubles in size when applied.
My experience
Before I was switching shampoos every now and then (when I didn't like the smell or something else anymore) as they did nothing for my hair. Since my hair is curly none of the shampoos really helped to define those curls, all they did was moisturise my hair. But this shampoo and conditioner really define my curls and make my hair soft.
(This picture was taken after washing my hair)
Pros:
+ Divine (citrus) smell - I never had a shampoo/conditioner that smelled so good!
+ Patented air powered technology (makes getting the product out of the bottle so easy)
+ Sulfate and Paraben free formula
+ Color safe formula
+ Pretty package
+ Reusable aluminium package
+ Without artificial ingredients as many commercial shampoos and conditioners
+ Rich, creamy foam that doubles in size
+ It really lasted twice as long as an ordinary shampoo and conditioner
+ Makes your hair squeaky clean and very soft
Cons:
- My scalp was itching if I left the Conditioner on for more than 2 minutes (it says to leave it on for 2 minutes)
- Sometimes my hair would get all tangled up (this never happened with any other shampoo & conditioner)
- Only available in USA
Overall:
I really like it as it smells fabulously, it is hair-friendly (without sulfates and parabenes) and really practical. I've learned not to leave the conditioner on for more than 2 minutes but besides that, it works great and after washing my hair, they smell great for hours :) So I love it :)
Price:
Concept Vert Pure Shampoo 28 $
Concept Vert Pure Conditioner 30 $
both can be only bought at elite salons and spas in USA
For information on purchase locations go HERE
XOXO Parisky
Last days to enter my giveaway!
This is just a reminder for my giveaway.
I'll end in 2 days (10 May).
One winner will get:
One winner will get:
02/05/2010
Look: When it rains it pours
Right now it is raining here so I decided to play a little bit with Polyvore. I came out with a simple but colorful outfit for the rainy days.
Would you wear it?
XOXO Parisky
01/05/2010
A new family member!
Some time ago I went to the local Animal Shelter to walk some dogs with my sister. On one of those walks we fall in love with a dog :) And now after a month or so that dog will become a part of our family.
He is in contrary to Trixy not at all camera-shy because he loves to pose!
Pablo aka Pablito :)
Here is Pablo with Tamara
XOXO Parisky
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