FOTD Catrice purple smokey & false lashes.

this is a recent FOTD i did with a drugstore eye make up and high end complexion make up. i think it turned out very nice.
and again with false lashes ;) this time i tried the infamous Princess Lee False Eyelashes in the style Cross 7. i find that these are really nice in terms of a very thin and flexible band, but since they are quite dense and i used them along the entire lashline and not only the outer corners, the result is less natural and more wispy than with my other styles.


for the face:

foundation: Sisley Phyto Teint Éclat in #1 Ivory (1 - review) applied with the fingers

concealer: Giorgio Armani Master Corrector #2 (2 - review) applied with the fingers

powder: Guerlain Météorites Perles de Nuit (3) applied with SUQQU Face Brush (4)

contour: NARS The Multiple Bronzer in Cap Vert (7 - review) applied with Sigma F84 (8 - review)

blush: Guerlain Rosée du Printemps (5 - review) applied with SUQQU Cheek Brush (6)


for the eyes:

brows: Shiseido brow pencil in GY901 Natural Black (1)

lips: Chanel Glossimer in #83 Magnifique (sorry, not on pic - here's a lip swatch)

eye make up:

• tightline the upper waterline with matte black shadow from Guerlain #68 Champs-Élysées palette (2 - review) and MakeUpShow H07 Small Shader Brush (3 - review). elongate the line in the outer corner. apply what's left on the brush on the outer part of the lower lashline, meeting up with the line in the outer corner.
• apply a wash of Catrice Heidi Plum eyeshadow (8 - review) with SUQQU Eye Brush L (5) all over the lid, blend out with Edward Bess Luxury Eye Brush (6 - review).
• apply the metallic silver/taupe eyeshadow from L'Oreal HIP Electrified Duo (9 - review) with SUQQU Eye Brush M (4) to the inner corners and the lower lashline.
• draw a thick liner with Essence Gel Eyeliner in Berlin Rocks (10 - review) with Rossmann-brand lip brush (7), meet up with the black line at the outer corner to create an almond shape of your eyes.
• curl lashes with Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler (11), apply one coat of Shiseido The Perfect Mascara (12).
• apply false eyelashes (13), using this method.

FOTD with Sisley, Guerlain and Catrice.

one of the most recent FOTDs where i implemented a "more asian" eyeshadow technique but used a bolder colour to avoid it looking too nice. just tightlining the upper waterline and more black on the outer corners but less colour on the lids and the crease actually. i find that it creates a quite soft but still sultry effect. i also used the BeautyQQ-false-lash-application-technique that i have showed you here.
what do you think? do my eyes look bigger than normal at all? as this might be one of the most important goals in popular asian make up application: fair and even skin, big eyes, dolly cheeks & lips.


for the face - quite spartan ;)

foundation: Sisley Phyto Teint Éclat in #1 Ivory (1 - review) applied with the fingers (!) - not on the pic ;)

concealer: Giorgio Armani Master Corrector in #2 (2) applied with the fingers again (!) ;)

powder & blush: Guerlain Parure de Nuit (3) applied with SUQQU Face Brush (4)


for the eyes:

brows: Shiseido Brow Pencil in GY901 Natural Black (not on the pic, sorry)

lips: Dior Rouge Dior in #298 Beige Indécise (11 - lip swatch)

eye make up:

• tightlining the upper waterline with matte black liner shade in Guerlain's #68 Champs-Élysées palette (1 - review) and MakeUpShow Small Shader Brush (2 - review), extending the line a bit on the outer corner of your eye and apply the left-over shadow to the outer part of the lower lashline.
• sweep a sheer wash of Catrice C'mon Chameleon eyeshadow (5 - review) with Hakuhodo S142 brush (3 - review) onto the lids, blend out with Edward Bess Luxury Eye Brush (4 - review). apply a bit onto the lower lashline.
• draw a relatively thick liner with Essence I Love NYC Gel Eyeliner (7 - review) along the upper lashline with For Your Beauty Lip Brush (6 - Rossmann brand), meet up with the black on the outer corner but no wing upwards.
• curl lashes with Koji Eyelash Curler (8), apply 1 coat of Shiseido The Perfect Mascara (9).
• apply false eyelashes (10) to the outer corners using this technique.

photos with flash.

foundation overview #18: Sisley Phyto Teint Éclat.

from the drugstore topic on to something completely contrary, today i want to show you a super luxury foundation by Sisley, the Phyto Teint Éclat.
i wanted to have this foundation for a few years now after testing a sample of it, and i finally purchased it during the last Glamour Shopping Week in early october. i took the chance since normally this foundation costs 83€ for 30ml, at parfumdreams.de it costs ~79€ and with a discount of 15€ it was quite acceptable ;) with a simple packaging design and not many expensive marketing campaigns, this foundation appears rather promising to me in terms of the worth of its ingredients compared to other brands where i'm more likely to assume that i pay for marketing, design and famous spokespersons.

this is an oil-free, long wearing foundation that should be suitable for all skin types (there is no information about the spf, though). it has natural plant extracts of Gardenia, Linden Blossom and Woodmallow to soften, moisturize and nourish the skin. it claims to provide a smooth, luminous finish.

ordering this foundation, i also got a set with luxury samples of some Sisley skin care products worth about 60€ (i've tried the hydrating mask and gosh it's sooo lovely!).
it comes in a colourful packaging, the frosted glass bottle lays nicely in my hands and the pump works precisely. i chose the shade #1 Ivory which is the second lightest colour in the german range, it has a slight yellow undertone and is a great match to my skintone, which is about NC20 in MAC at the moment.

one drop of: Sisley Phyto Teint Éclat in #1 Ivory - MAC Pro Longwear in NC20

Sisley Phyto Teint Éclat freshly applied

Sisley Phyto Teint Éclat 10 minutes after application

the consistency of this foundation is creamy and very fine, it has a pleasant herbal scent. the texture is incredibly easy to smooth out and looks even and streak free with whatever tool i use. this is one of the very very few foundations that i absolutely enjoy applying with the fingers because of the lovely natural result and i even prefer this method over my beloved BeautyBlender.
it feels lightweight on my skin and gives a semi-matte/satin finish with medium, but buildabe coverage. i really like how the foundation sets to a dry finish that feels fresh and clean, like if you have just washed your face. applying powder over it is very easy, the powder glides on smoothly without any tacky feel and if you have normal skin (and not oily like mine) you could totally skip the powder step.
it keeps my skin soft and moisturised over the day without feeling heavy and greasy, it doesn't settle into fine lines and enlarged pores or emphasize on flaky skin areas but refines and smoothes the appearance of my skin.
it wears nicely on me, it doesn't oxidise and lasts all day with a natural look. i do get a bit shiny after about 7 hours, but the coverage is still there.
do i think that this foundation is worth its 83€? yes, every single cent and i would gladly repurchase it. it's not a must at all, but it's soo nice! a treat for yourself and your skin.
if you have slightly oily skin with few imperfections, the Phyto Teint Éclat would be perfect for you, you should really try to get a sample of it.


and that's how it looks worn: i've photographed it on different occasions and didn't know which set to choose to demonstrate how it wears ;)

no foundation at all - Sisley Phyto Teint Éclat applied with BeautyBlender

with complete make up

 

on another day, more natural lighting and still applied with the BeautyBlender.

 

with complete make up

 

here i applied it with my fingers.

ingredients

please check my foundation overview post to see more foundation reviews, shades etc.

FOTD with Sisley, Guerlain & Armani.

just a quick FOTD for an autumnal walk with the shortie and to test some new stuff.

for the face:

foundation: Sisley Phyto Teint Éclat Foundation in #01 (1*) applied with the BeautyBlender (2 - review)

(under eye) concealer: Giorgio Armani Master Corrector in #2 (3*) and Giorgio Armani High Precision Retouch Concealer in #03 (4*) applied with ring finger

powder: Giorgio Armani Micro-fil Loose Powder in #1 (5*) applied with A'Squirrel Pure Squirrel Powder Brush (6 - review)

cream blush: Giorgio Armani Blushing Fabric #3 (7*) applied with Hakuhodo G5552 (8*)

powder blush: Giorgio Armani Sheer Blush #2 (9 - review) applied with Hakuhodo G5519BkSL (10*)


for the eyes:

primer: Urban Decay Primer Potion (1)

brows: MAC Eyeshadow in Omega (2*) applied with Louise Young LY30 Brow Brush (3)

eye make up: smokey brown (left shade) in Guerlain Les Fumes palette (4 - review) applied with MAC 239 (6) on the whole lid and blended out with Edward Bess Luxury Eye Brush (7 - review), shimmery light taupe (right shade) of Les Fumes palette with MAC 239 in the inner corners,
MAC Patina (5) on the lower lashline.
eyeliner with Urban Decay Liquid Liner in Roach (8 - review).
Shu Uemura eyelash curler (9), Maybelline waterproof mascara as base layer (10) and Shiseido The Perfect Mascara (11 - sample) as top layer.

lips: Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in #54 Boy (12*)


all products with an asterisk * will be reviewed soon!

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