Review & Swatches: BeYu Cosmetics | Eyeliners & Mascara

Review & Swatches: BeYu Cosmetics | Eyeliners & Mascara

Thursday, 27 October 2016

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Welcome to the 2^nd BeYu instalment! Now that you have already read a brief summary of the brand in Part 1 (which if you have you can read here), I can jump right into my reviews. So let’s start!

BeYu Model Mascara Intense

Let me start by saying, I just love this mascara! It builds volume and lengthens the lashes like no other. It gives your lashes that voluminous and full effect without clumping and the pigment is very intense yet the texture is smooth and dries so quickly! The brush has a curled shape, almost a figure 8 like shape that makes reaching every lash with ease. This mascara is part of BeYu’s Honolulu Happiness Spring Summer 2016 Collection. It is also suitable for contact lens wearers. I definitely recommend it!

Soft Liner for Eyes and More

Both liners are in the same shade (610) however packaging differs due to one being part of the Summer 2014 Camouflair Limited Edition Collection. This liner is really pigmented. It's also very soft and glides easily on skin. It’s an excellent product to get that smokey eye effect as it smudges very easily.  However, I mostly use it as a base for my liquid liner as I draw the wing first with the soft liner and then I go over it with a liquid liner. I find that it makes a great difference to get the right shape before going in with a liquid liner. One small downside to this product is that it is not suitable for the waterline but apart from that, it’s a very nice eyeliner that comes in a wide range of colours.

BeYu Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner

A great liquid liner is a makeup bag must-have (at least for me it is!). For these past 6 months I have been using this liquid eye liner and believe me when I tell you, it made my life so much easier when it comes to applying winged liner. This is because the brush allows an easy and precise application. It’s waterproof thus making it very long-lasting without the colour fading or smudging. So if you want that sexy black cat-eye, BeYu’s Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner in no.10 (deep black) is definitely the way to go!

  (mentioned products in action)

All the mentioned products are dermatologically approved suitable for sensitive eyes and they are fragrance free.

BeYu Cosmetics can be found in all Franks Outlets

Love, T

Review: IKOO Brush & Scalp Massager*

Review: IKOO Brush & Scalp Massager*

Sunday, 23 October 2016

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Don’t you just love products that have more than one use? If you do, I would like you to meet the IKOO Brush and Scalp Massager. Yes, you read that right! Apart from being a pain-free detangling brush, this brush also gives you a gentle head massage while you’re brushing your hair. 

Ikoo’s design gives a nod to traditional Chinese medicine, activating pressure points along the scalp and making hair brushing like a self-head massage. I found that it slightly helps relieve headaches and leaves me feeling a bit more relaxed. Now my hair is very fine yet curly so you can guess that it is very prone to knots. The Ikoo brush made it much easier to detangle my hair, especially in the morning when I’m in a hurry. 

This is because of the following key defining features of the brush:

Firstly, the concave shape of the brush makes it a perfect fit to your hand and head shape. This ergonomic feature allows for the manual pressure when brushing to be distributed evenly.

Secondly, due to its optimized bristle architecture, the brush painlessly detangles the hair without the usual strains and pains whilst massaging the scalp due to it massaging important acupuncture points found in the scalp.

The brush comes in a lovely silver metal box with a viewing side so you can see the brush inside. It’s so sleek and presentable that it would also make a great gift to give (especially now that Christmas is approaching).

Ikoo’s brushes come in a large size for home or pocket sized with a cover to pop in your purse for brushing on the go.  The Ikoo Home Brush in black or black retails at €19.95 while the travel size retails at €17.95. The brush also comes in 5 metallic colours with a choice of black or white bristles; the home retails at €21.95 and the travel size at €19.95. The brushes can be found at Beauty Cosmos in Fgura and in selected shops around Malta. If you have any enquiries regarding any shops, please let me know and I'll direct you to the nearest shop to you. 

So if you want to make combing your hair fun again, make sure to try out this brush!

Love, T

Flormar | Flagship Store & New Collections Launch

Flormar | Flagship Store & New Collections Launch

Wednesday, 19 October 2016

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Last week I was kindly invited to a blogger event held by Flormar Malta. The event was in celebration of their new flagship store in St Julians (opposite Baystreet) and to introduce us to their new collections.

For those of you who are not familiar with the brand, Flormar is an Italian brand and the make-up is produced in Turkey. It’s also Turkey’s number one make up brand. With over 700 stores in 90 different countries there is no denying its popularity.

 So, onto the new collections!

Their new Back to School Collection which is limited edition consists of two types of BB Creams; The Blur Effect BB Cream and the Anti-Blemish BB Cream. The blur effect BB Cream helps conceal imperfections and contains SPF 30 whilst the Anti Blemish BB Cream is oil free with a mattifying effect that is suitable for blemished and combination to oily skin. The collection also consists of a face wash, tonic and cream. It also consists of volume mascara and a Match BB Lip Balm that has customised shades that adapt to your lips according to your lips’ pH Balance.

The Super Brow Collection has everything you need for perfect brows; from powders, pencils, brushes, fixator mascara to eyebrow design kits.

The Matte Effect Collection which is also limited edition consists of 8 blushes and 16 lipsticks, all with a matte finish and a gorgeous yet different shape.

During the event, we had the opportunity to swatch loads of products and nibble on some delicious food whilst catching up with fellow bloggers and social media influencers.

(L-R: Stephanie from Style in Transit, Me, Kaylie from Soarella and Suzanne from Suzanne's Eye on Makeup) 

 (L-R; Jade from As told by Jade, Kaylie from Soarella, Me & Grazielle from Blog by Grazielle)

I would definitely recommend you to visit their shops (either in St Julians or Paola). As you can see in the photos, the shop is just gorgeous and you will find everything you need (makeup wise) of great quality at a very reasonable price.

I have loads of Flormar reviews coming up soon so stay tuned!

Also, a big thank you goes to Flormar Malta for inviting me to such a wonderful event!

Have you ever tried any of their products? What’s your favourite?

Love, T

Review: Payot Hydra 24+ Crème Glacée*

Review: Payot Hydra 24+ Crème Glacée*

Friday, 14 October 2016

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Payot Paris is a skin care brand that I’m not really familiar with. However, after trying one of their products I’m convinced that Payot is a brand that deserved more recognition, especially in Malta.

The Hydra 24+ Range is suitable for all skin types and all ages. Hydra 24+ Crème Glacée is a daily moisturizer that also plumps the skin, giving it that healthy and fresh look. Although it is suitable for all skin types, I would personally recommend it to those who have normal to dry skin and to those who have combinations skin yet is flaky and dehydrated (like mine). Its silky, rich and satin soft texture sinks into the skin leaving it super hydrated and fresh without making your face feel tacky or weighed down. All you’re left with is a smooth and radiant complexion.

This moisturizer contains Vitamin C and E, Creatine which is a synthetic active ingredient of natural amino acids, Hydra Defence Complex which is made out of fig, watermelon, red algae extract and H2O patch and also an Anti-Pollution active which helps in preserving the skin’s youth and protecting it against the harmful effects of pollution.

Hydra 24+ Crème Glacée comes in a pretty 50ml glass jar which will last you a long time since a little bit goes a long way. I’ve been using this moisturizer morning and evening after I cleanse and tone my face and it’s been doing a great job, especially when I apply foundation on top of it as it makes the dry patches less noticeable.

I can’t wait to try out more products from Payot!

Payot products can be found in all Franks Outlets

Hope you all have a lovely weekend!

Love, T

Review: Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar*

Review: Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar*

Saturday, 1 October 2016

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Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water has been the talk of the town one of the most hyped products in the blogging world for a while now. For some reason I’m not one to succumb to these hypes easily unless I can (in one way or another) believe that said product is really worth the hype. That is where Bioderma’s Sensibio H2O Micellar Water comes in.

Micellar Waters have always been a part of my skin care regimen. They’re just a quick and easy way to remove makeup before using a cleanser. However, I find that there’s something special about Bioderma’s formula.

First of all, it’s very gentle on the skin thus making it appropriate for people with sensitive skin as it soothes and clears up irritated skin. Secondly, it removes all makeup from the face and eyes – even your most stubborn waterproof mascara or eyeliner. It leaves your face with an instant feeling of freshness. And above all it’s a non-rinse formula, so if after a long night out you’re tired and you’re definitely not in the mood to remove your makeup and having to wash your face, you can quickly remove your makeup with this micellar water by pouring a little bit of formula on a cotton pad and go straight to bed! It doesn’t leave any sticky or tacky residue behind so it doesn’t leave your skin feeling all weird and uncomfortable.

In addition, Bioderma’s Sensibio H2O Micellar Water is alcohol free, paraben free, fragrance free and hypoallergenic. This is definitely one of the most impressive Micellar Waters I had the pleasure of using.

AND THERE’S MORE! The lovely people at Melita Health and Beauty were kind enough to offer a 15% discount on all Bioderma products to my readers! Just visit Melita Pharmacy in St. Julians and upon purchasing any Bioderma product, all you need to do is quote the name of my blog to get 15% off. How great is that?!

Have you ever tried Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water?

Love, T