G&G A21 Grey (Dueba/Barbie)

I recently got a pair of G&G A21 Grey circle lenses from PinkyParadise.com and I finally have the time to share my thoughts on them with you. The lenses, as usual, came in two glass vials; the package also included a cute lens case.

Design wise, the G&G A21 Gray are very simple. They have a black or dark gray thick outer rim; the colour gradually fades towards the center of the lens, which is transparent. This way, the natural colour of the iris can peek through, giving a nice effect. Although liking the simple design, I have to admit that they're not the most comfortable lenses, nor the best looking on me. Since they're very large (14.0mm) and have a consistent base curve (8.6mm), they give me the dreaded "frog eye" effect. In the photos below I'm not wearing any make-up except for a coat of mascara - maybe with some eyeliner and a pair of falsies they'd look better. For the same reasons, they're not what I'd call a comfortable lens: I had a hard time putting them on, and once I was wearing them I could feel them on my eyes. I'm always very careful with circle lenses because if I feel like they are uncomfortable I'm scared they'll hurt my eyes, so I wore these only for short periods of time. Maybe it's me, but I haven't been able to find any comfortable circle lens for the past few months! Can you recommend any?

My Christmas in photos

A Ladurée recipe book that my friends gave to me as a Christmas present, German chocolates from my aunt, staying in bed all morning and reading, the best present ever!, my Christmas outfit - kind of.

I recently signed up to Instagram and I've been loving it so far! Unfortunately I have to post from my Samsung Galaxy 2 tablet because my phone is a Blackberry and Instagram is not available for Blackberrys. I usually post pictures from my phone on Molome! I'm planning on getting an iPhone for my birthday though :) 

I hope you're all having a great holiday season! ♡

Lioele L'cret Miracle lipstick

Remember this post? Well, I finally got the chance to try the Lioele L'cret Miracle lipstick! I was so interested in trying these out because they change colour once you apply them! I got one in #4 Neat Yellow and one in #03 Fresh Green from Keautystore.

I don't know why, but the two lipsticks have different packaging! I really like both. I'm regretting I got both though, because they look pretty similar on the lips. They both come out clear, just like a lipbalm; after a few seconds, they react to the heat of your body and turn to a pinkish red shade. They look like a stain, but they definitely don't last as much. They have the texture, the lasting power and the glossy finish of a lipbalm, but they look like a stain. The photos on the website look a bit deceiving, now that I think about it (but it's like this with 99% of Asian make-up, so no big deal.. I'm used to it) 

They don't have any scent, which is nice. 

I've been carrying these in my bag for a few weeks now and I've been using them as lipbalms - they're perfect for moisturizing and giving a flush of colour to the lips. Plus, they're definitely not as boring as a Labello lipbalm! ;) 

The only downside is the price. For what they do (they're basically lipbalms), they're not worth the $10.20 they retail for on Keautystore. They're fun and cute to look at, and if you have some money to spend on "silly" things like these, I'd suggest you try them. If you're just looking for a lipbalm or lipstain, there are plenty other products to try - such as Tonymoly Petite Bunny Glossy Bars that I'm totally in love with.

Nature Republic Shine Blossom Rose Blusher - #2 Coral Rose

I got this Nature Republic Shine Blossom Rose Blusher in #2 Coral Rose from KollectionK a few weeks ago and even though I'm not much of a blush person, I decided to give this product a go.

The blush comes in a very pretty cardboard box and inside a sturdy tin. It comes with a little powder puff applicator (which, even though it's the cutest thing ever, I'll never use because it's not very hygienic). The first thing you notice when you open the tin is the scent. The product has a very heavy rose scent, it's almost sickening. It goes away after you apply it, but still it's a bit too strong for me! (There's a reason if they called it Shine Blossom Rose, after all.)

The shade is a light corally peach colour and the finish is matte. It doesn't feel powdery or cakey; it's pigmented enough, but it's not insanely pigmented - it takes about 3 application for it to show how I want it to show. It looks quite natural on the skin, as well.

Overall, it's a nice blush, but it hasn't impressed me as much as the other Nature Republic product I tried from KollectionK! This blush is currently on sale for $6.86 on KollectionK.. go check it out if you're interested :)

Etude House My Dear Essence in Lips-talk - EBE101

Good evening everyone :) sorry for being a bit MIA these past few days, but I've been super busy! I finally got my driving licence yesterday and I'm so happy I can't even.

Today I'm excited to talk you about a lovely product by Etude House. I got a My Dear Essence in Lips-talk (longest name ever) in EBE101 from KeautyStore, which some of you maybe know as LiliesShop.

The packaging is gorgeous as everything from Etude House: the lipstick is housed in a light pink pen-shaped case. I usually enjoy "twist-up" make-up, but this one let me down a bit. It's probably my fault, but I twisted up a few times and I think it broke, so now it doesn't go down anymore. It still goes up, but it's a bit annoying, no? The shade I chose is a browny pink, which I absolutely love because it's the perfect "my lips but better" colour. Especially now that I have braces (sigh) I don't like to draw attention on my lips, but I still like to wear something - so this lipstick it's perfect for that. It has a satin finish and it feels very velvety and moisturizing on the lips. It doesn't cling to dry bits as well, so it's great for this time of the year.

If you have tried the Etude House Blooming Lips-Talk, the formula is almost the same, but I prefer this one because it's a bit less dry. It lasts about two to three hours, then it starts to fade and blend with my natural lip colour.

I'm absolutely pleased by this product and I'd get some more if it wasn't for the damaged packaging! If you want to try it for yourself, there are loads of different shades on KeautyStore! Remember to use the code blog115 for 5% off your purchase :)

PS: Have you joined my PinkyParadise circle lenses giveaway yet? 

In my dream shopping cart

Urban Decay Naked 2 palette, Sigma F80 brush, Nars lipglosses (all of them!), Nars eyeshadow duo in Alhambra, Benefit The Porefessional, Dior 5 Couleurs in Rose porcelaine, Estee Lauder Doublewear foundation, OPI nail polishes (this one is from the 007 collection), Sleek I-Divine palette in Au Naturel, YSL Manifesto, YSL Rouge Volupté Sheer Candy lipstick, B&BW Mahogany Teakwood candle, Soap&Glory Breakfast scrub, Laura Mercier Silk Crème foundation, Real Techniques Expert Face brush, Benefit Hello Flawless powder

What would you buy if you won the lottery? As a make-up lover, I'd get all those items I've just only dreamed of. Some of them are unavailable where I live (thank you, Italy), some of them are just too expensive, some of them aren't but I've been too lazy to save up for them. Mind you, these are just high end "Western" (as opposed to Asian) products.. that's about one fifth of my entire wishlist! I might do more posts like this, because seeing my dream make-up products all in one place is so nice. ;)

PS: I have a 15% off Sephora coupon code that expires today. I don't know if I should get the Naked 2 for Christmas or not. I'm torn. What should I do?

Some Mail Love #8

How I missed this kind of posts! Today I came home to find a little package from Keautystore (formerly Liliesshop.net). I received an Etude House Dear My Essence Lips Talk in EBE101, a Lioele L'cret Miracle lipstick in #04 Neat Yellow and one in #03 Fresh Green. As a lipstick junkie as I am, I was so happy to get to try these new products! I've just only tried them once and I've been absolutely impressed with them, as with every product from Etude House and Lioele. You will soon read more in-depth review about these, of course!

If you're interested in purchasing from Keautystore, you can use a 5% off coupon code: blog115 :)

Nature Republic Eco Crayon Lip Rouge #2

I definitely have a thing for chubby pencil-shaped eye and lip products, and I'm always happy to try new one. I got this Nature Republic Eco Crayon from KollectionK, an online store which focuses on Korean beauty and fashion brands. I had never tried Nature Republic so I was excited to test this product out!

I probably have shown my appreciation towards packaging like this a million times, so I'll just skip this part of the review! I just like the fact that it's so practical and easy to apply!

The lip crayon that I got is in the shade #2, a quite natural berry red. As for the texture and finish, it's almost impossible to compare to the Clinique Chubby Sticks, Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains and similar; those are like lipbalms, the Nature Republic one is more like a creamy lipstick. It's quite pigmented but still feels moisturizing, and it kind of reminds me of MAC Cremesheens. It also doesn't have any glitter in it, which is definitely a plus for me. :) 

As for the staying power, it will stay on the lips for an hour or two, then it'll start to fade, but nothing major.

I really, really like this product and I'm happy I got the chance to try it. It's only $7,80 at KollectionK, also.

What do you think about Nature Republic? Have you tried anything from them?

Christmas Circle Lenses giveaway x PinkyParadise

Hello everyone! I'm excited to tell you PinkyParadise and I have teamed up again to bring you a Christmas giveaway! For those of you who may be not familiar with PinkyParadise, it's one of the most famous circle lenses online stores. It carries the best brands such as Vassen, EOS and Geo, but also eye make-up from DollyWink and Melliesh. I've so many lenses from their website and I've always been satisfied with their service!

PinkyParadise is now offering a pair of lenses and a cute animal lens case to one of you. To enter, simply fill in the Rafflecopter form.

The giveaway is open worldwide and it will close on December 31st.

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PS: you can get 10% off if you use the code delicateyouth :)