February Favourites

Yes, it is that time of the month again! I won't ramble a lot and get right into the business. I'm too happy it's spring outside and I want to let go off winter as fast as I can!

                                                                 My February Favourites:

    1)Johnson's daily essentials facial cleansing wipes. There is not a lot to say about facial wipes: either they work (meaning they remove your make up leaving no traces) or they don't. These particular ones did the job for me this month. I even removed my mascara with them and no irritation was caused. These are fragrance free which is always good, for the sensitive skinned ones out there.

2) Rimmel Mattifying Topcoat. I've waited quite a long time to get this matte topcoat but I'm glad I finally did. It is just something fun to play with and a new perspective upon painting your nails if you're already sick of that regular glossy finish. No, it doesn't last as long as 10 days, like it says on the packaging and one coat of it is quite enough to matte your nails.

3) VO5 Tousled Style Spray. I was never interested in hair care, however this hair product appealed to me from the moment I read a review about it some months ago. It has almost the same properties as a mousse but it is not sticky at all. It feels like water and defines your curls, giving your hair more texture and volume. If you are a fan of beachy waves look, this product is definitely for you.

4)Revlon Colorstay Foundation (Normal/Dry Skin). During those several weeks of bad skin, I was in need of a higher coverage foundation. Did my research and from all the drugstore foundations available on the market, Revlon Colorstay promised a long lasting and medium to high coverage formula. So, cheeeck and cheeeck! And also it comes in two different formulas depending on your skin type: normal to oily or normal to dry. Can just express my love for Revlon, like now? I love the foundation so much I didn't stop wearing it from the day I got it! Great coverage,don't even need a concealer anymore. Staying power-came off when I need it to come off. I would definitely repurchase it! The only issue is that it doesn't have a pump but that's manageable.

5) Nivea Night Cream. You know my love for Nivea, right? I present to you another beautiful, but affordable product from their range-the Rich Regenerating Night Cream. It has such great consistency and I would recommend it to more drier skin types because it can stay a bit greasy on the skin. The packaging looks expensive with that dark blue glass jar that feels quite heavy. If you didn't know Nivea is a drugstore brand you'd think the cream costs around £25, when it actually is around £4. Nivea never stops impressing me with their products!

Thanks for stopping by,

Focus on the Quiet xx

Spring/Summer 2012 Makeup (Part 3)

This will be the last part of my Trend series. I might write a post on Hair later, because there is a trend this season which I particularly like. It is easy to recreate and looks really pretty and flirty. We'll see.

But let's move on to the makeup trend which was seen on catwalks of Spring/Summer 2012 at Preen, Issa, Michael Kors and Marni( who's excited for their H&M collaboration?)

Some pictures:

This look is quite similar to the Flushed Cheeks one, however it is more about sunny and bronzy shades on the eyes and tangerine- orangy on the cheeks and lips. These shades add warmth to your complexion and are known to suit every skin tone.

Of course, I would recommend applying the colours more sheer, because you don't want to look too brown or too orange. You have to find that perfect balance.

Recommended products for this trend:

Guerlain Terracotta Bronzer in Brunette

Rimmel bronzer in Sun Bronze

My absolute favourite eyeliner- Saddle from Topshop.

Multi purpose stick in Ray, also from Topshop.

 Revlon lipstick in Kiss me Coral

                     That is it for today's post I hope you have a great and relaxing Sunday!
                                                              Focus on the Quiet
                                                                                           xx

Spring/Summer 2012 Makeup (Part 1)

As spring is on its way, I think it is my duty as a beauty blogger, to share with you some of the Spring/Summer 2012 makeup trends.
I'll divide this topic into three or four posts for this week, so stay tuned. Each post will feature one single trend, this way giving me more time and space to discuss it properly. I hope you won't get bored :)

And without further ado, let us move on to number one beauty trend and the most talked about lately: Pastels.
Firstly, I'd like to show you this editorial from Flair (Austria) magazine, which in my opinion is the best representation of what Pastel makeup should ideally look like.

(Pictures from fashiongonerogue.com website)

Of course it is not everyone's cup of tea and in the magazines the makeup is quite exaggerated to give a better understanding of the trend and in order for it to be more vital.

 My advice to you is don't copy the makeup exactly how it is on the paper, just be inspired by it to create your own, with a little twist. 

I don't know how about you, but I think the first look from the editorial seems most realistically wearable for every day. A beautiful porcelain base, two coats of mascara, a barbie pink blush and a glossy pink lip that' s all you need.

I've selected a few products, both high-end and drugstore, which might encourage you to embrace the pastel trend this spring/summer. Let's look into them:

Dior's Spring Garden Party 2012 collection 

Revlon Matte lipstick in Smoked Peach

Revlon lipgloss in Lilac Pastelle

Revlon nail polish in Sunshine Sparkle

I hope these gorgeous spring colours brightened up your day,

Focusonthequiet

xx

Revlon lip products collection

I've been really bad this week for not posting anything on my blog,buuuut I've got an excuse. I've been travelling and my luggage was lost. What else do I have to say,besides that when you lose your luggage all the other troubles get to you. But it's all good now. I got it back and everything is coming to it's usual state. So is my blog.

Today I'll share with you my Revlon lip products collection. Two creme and two matte lipsticks and one lip gloss in my collection. But more to come as I really really like the quality and the fact that you can find them on ebay for half price.

And these are the swatches(promise to get better with these):

My favourites are Strawberry Suede(matte) and Blackberry(creme). I think they suit my skin tone better than the other ones.

November Favourites

This November, I've discovered quite a lot of great products that I would love to share with you. Every single day I try to use different products and change my make up a bit, however this pile of products outshined others.

Let's start with a skin care product, which is Botanics eye cream. This month was the first time I started using an eye cream. I decided to get a cream just for moisturising the eye area and not one with an 'anti-wrinkle' effect, as I think it's just too early for me. I have to say that I enjoyed the effects, not that I became a beauty in 4 weeks time but you can really see a difference in the way the eye area looks and feels. I also love the fact that it is organic, has different oils in it which help moisturise better. Retails for about £6 in Boots.

Next, are these two lip balms that saved my lips from this horrible weather. I've always loved Nivea's products and this new lip balm is just perfect: moisturising, a rosy tint and a good smell. The Carmex lip balm is one you have to get used to. It has a tingly effect when you apply it on your lips because of the mint, I guess. But it just works wonders, so I really recommend it. I'm almost out of it.

Not an exciting product this one,just a clear brow gel that helps my rebel brows stay in place.

 Two lipsticks of the same brand, but with different textures and colours. Blackberry is a creme finish lipstick which is perfect for winter, being a dark red-brown colour almost burgundy. Purrfect!
Strawberry Suede is not so wintery, however I love my brights even in winter because all of the lights and festive things. I can not describe the colour exactly, but I'd love to think it is a coral red.

A thick good-smelling hand cream is a must-have for this season!

Have been looking for a colour like this for the longest time and it was secretly hidden in Topshop and I'm so glad I found it, finally. Topshop eyeliner in Saddle is a light brown with a metallic effect to it. The colour represented on the packaging is exactly what it looks like applied.