My Skincare Essentials

ENG: Here are my favorite skincare products, which I use every single day. I think it's important to find right products for your skin as they can really improve your skin's condition and help protect it from the negative effects of the environment and premature aging.

RUS: В этом посте я бы хотела рассказать вам о своих любимых косметических средствах, которыми я пользуюсь каждый день. Я считаю, что каждому необходимо найти "свои" продукты, подходящие именно для своего типа кожи, так как они способны улучшить ее состояние и защитить от негативных воздействий окружающей среды и преждевременного старения.

 1. Origins A Perfect World SPF 25. This is a great, lightweight moisturizer with SPF. It's not as greasy as your regular sunblock, but at the same time it's very nourishing - it feels silky on the skin. It's very important to wear SPF every day (even when it's cloudy outside) as it will prevent you from getting wrinkles and skin discoloration.

Origins A Perfect World SPF 25. Отличный легкий крем с высоким СПФ-фактором. Он не такой жирный и плотный, как типичный солнцезащитный крем, но при этом он очень увлажняющий и шелковистый. Если вы хотите предотвратить появление морщин и дисколорацию кожи, вам просто необходимо использовать СПФ каждый день, даже когда на улице нет солнца.

2. Simple Moisturizing Facial Wash is a basic facial cleanser without fragrance or other irritants. It easily removes all my makeup and leaves my skin feeling clean without drying it.

Simple Moisturizing Facial Wash - это очень простой гель для умывания без отдушек и других раздражителей. Он очень легко удаляет макияж и оставляет на коже ощущение чистоты без стянутости.

3. Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant. This is exfoliating powder (without any exfoliating particles) intended for daily use. I've noticed my skin looks much brighter and smoother than it did before. The bottle also lasts a long time - I've had mine for about 2 years, and only now it's close to being half empty.

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant. Это - отшелушивающая пудра без каких-либо скрабирующих частиц, предназначенная для ежедневного применения. Это своего рода химический пилинг. Я заметила, что после его применения моя кожа приобрела более равномерный цвет и стала глаже. Несмотря на то, что эта пудра довольно дорогая, есть и положительный момент - у нее очень маленький расход. Моей баночке уже 2 года, но она израсходовалась только наполовину.

4. Clarins Toning Lotion with Camomile. It's a basic, non-drying toner. I love the way it smells (very herbal) and the fact that it leaves my skin feeling moist and supple. I talked about it here.

Clarins Toning Lotion with Camomile.  Это стандартный, не сушащий кожу тоник. Мне нравится, как он пахнет и то, что после него моя кожа чувствует себя увлажненной и напитанной. Я уже рассказывала об этом тонике здесь.

5. Clarins Facial Oil with Blue Orchid. Amazing, amazing product. I apply it at night, and the next morning my skin feels baby-smooth. I also mentioned this oil here.

Clarins Facial Oil with Blue Orchid. Я без ума от этого масла для лица. Я наношу его перед сном, а на следущее утро кожа становится невероятно нежной и пропадают шелушения. Я уже рассказывала о нем более подробно здесь.

6.  Clarisonic Mia 2. I've had it for over a year now, and still love it. Nothing is as effective at getting all the pore-clogging dirt out of your skin as this little guy.

Clarisonic Mia 2. Он у меня уже более года, и я по-прежнему его люблю. Ничто не очищает кожу от закупоривающей поры грязи так, как этот великолепный прибор.

7. Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment SPF 15. I've had it since last September, used every night, and never had flakes or any sort of dryness on my lips. I wouldn't call it a lip balm, it's definitely more of a deep lip treatment, hence the name. 

Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment SPF 15. Я пользуюсь им с сентября прошлого года, и за все это время, даже зимой, у меня не шелушились губы. Я бы не назвала его обычным бальзамом для губ, это скорее такое глубоко ухаживающее средство, отсюда и название.

What are your skincare essentials and what would you like to try out?

А какие  косметические средства являются вашими самыми-самыми любимыми? А какие бы вы хотели попробовать?

Glossybox USA September

ENG: I love receiving beauty boxes, and although I don't end up liking all of them, I still adore this feeling of excitement before opening a box. It seems like this particular box was the best box I have ever got from either Glossybox or Birchbox!

RUS: Я люблю получать косметические коробочки, и пусть в итоге мне нравится не каждая, я обожаю то чувство сладкого предвкушения, которое испытываешь перед их открытием. Мне кажется, эта коробочка - лучшее, что я когда-либо получала от Glossybox или Birchbox!

The September edition offered five innovative products, and three of them were full-sized!

В сентябрьской коробочке я нашла пять инновационных продуктов, три из которых оказались полноразмерными!

 

 Let's start off with the only deluxe samples I got (the other 3 products are full-sized, yaay!). So here we have a shampoo/conditioner combo by Global Keratin. They're called "balancing," which I suppose should be suitable for the type of hair that gets oily quickly at the roots, but stays dry at the ends. After using this combo I've noticed that my hair is more shiny. Other than that, I didn't see any exceptional results, but I guess you should use them continuously to be able to see the long-term benefits. 

Итак, начнем с единственных мини-версий из коробочки (остальные три - полный размер, ура!). Эта пара шампунь-кондиционер от Global Keratin предназначена для волос, которые быстро жирнятся у корней, но остаются сухими на кончиках. После использования обоих продуктов, я заметила, что мои волосы стали более блестящими. Помимо этого, я не увидела особых изменений, но я думаю, что надо использовать их постоянно, чтобы говорить о каких-либо долгосрочных эффектах.

Next, Koh Gen Do Cleansing Spa Water. It's made with mineral-rich Japanese hot spring water and infused with six essential herbs to protect and nurture skin. It is supposed to remove makeup or skin's impurities in a single sweep. What can I say? It's the BEST cleansing water/toner I have ever tried! It's not oily; it doesn't have a strong scent; it's just magical water that does remove makeup in a single sweep. I use my Clarisonic every day, but I still get a little bit of dirt/makeup left on a cotton pad when I use this water afterwards. It also doesn't leave any oily film on the skin and doesn't dry it out! In fact, I find it very moisturizing! I'm definitely going to buy another bottle after I run out of this one. 

Следующий продукт - очищающая вода спа Koh Gen Do Cleansing Spa Water. Сделанная из Японской термальной воды насыщенной минералами, она включает в себя шесть трав для защиты и питания кожи. Описание обещает, что вода удаляет макияж и загрязнения с кожи с одного раза. Что я могу сказать? Эта лучшая очищающая вода-тоник, который я когда-либо пробовала! Она не жирная, не имеет сильного запаха, это - просто магическая вода, которая действительно удаляет макияж с одного раза. Я пользуюсь Кларисоником каждый день, но даже после него у меня все равно остается грязь на ватном тампоне, когда я использую эту воду.  А еще она не осталяет жирной пленки на коже и не сушит ее! На самом деле, я чувствую только увлажнение. Я точно куплю новую бутылочку, когда у меня кончится эта.

 


Now about the lipstick. Excuse my not so aesthetically attractive picture. When I was trying to open the case, I accidentally turned its bottom, and the top of the lipstick got totally squashed up against the cap.  I was so angry because I really like this lipstick!

Теперь о помаде. Прошу прощение за не особо эстетичную фотографию. Дело в том, что когда я пыталась открыть помаду, я случайно повернула ее нижнюю часть, и ее кончик остался в колпачке. Меня это очень разозлило, так как мне она очень нравится!

 So it's  Kryolan for Glossybox Moisture Rich Lipstick in the exclusive shade GLOSSY Pink. The color is a bit too bright for my liking, but at least it's pink, and not orange or brown (these lip colors don't suit my complexion at all). This lipstick is really really creamy and moisturizing, which is very important for me. The staying power of this lipstick is incredible, it didn't fade or disappear after I ate, and by the end of the day it still looked perfect. Long-wearing lipsticks, at least the ones I tried, are drying, but this one was moisturizing in the beginning and stayed moisturizing throughout the whole day. I love it!

Эта помада - Kryolan for Glossybox Moisture Rich Lipstick в эксклюзивном оттенке GLOSSY Pink. Этот цвет ярче того, что я обычно ношу, но я рада что он все-же розовый, а не оранжевый или коричневый (эти цвета мне совсем не идут в макияже губ). Эта помада очень увляжняющая, что очень для меня важно. А еще у нее невероятная стойкость - она не потускнела и не исчезла даже после еды, и в конце дня выглядела так же идеально, как и в самом начале. Обычно стойкие помады, по крайней мере те, которые я пробовала, сушат губы, но эта показала себя увлажняющей в течение всего дня.

  And finally, Missha M Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42 in shade No. 21.  I'm glad I got the right shade because I like this BB cream a lot. It's thick, but doesn't feel heavy on the skin. Coverage-wise, I'd say it's medium, but buildable. I didn't even need to use a concealer with it. This BB cream is wet-looking when freshly applied, but in a while it sets to a nice semi-matte finish. It lasts a long time too!

И, наконец, Missha M Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42 в оттенке No. 21. Я рада, что мне достался подходящий оттенок, потому, что я очень довольна самим продуктом. Он густой, но при этом не чувствуется на лице. Относительно плотности покрытия, я бы сказала что она средняя, но ее можно регулировать, добавляя дополнительные слоя. Мне не потребовался консилер с этим кремом. Сразу после нанесения он выглядит влажным, но спустя какое-то время приобретает более матовый вид. А еще он стойкий!

Here you can see both the BB cream and the lipstick on my face. I love both of them!

Здесь вы можете увидеть оба продукта, помаду и ВВ крем, у меня на лице. Мне очень нравится!

Have you recently got any cosmetic products that you fell in love with?

А появились ли у вас недавно какие-нибудь косметические продукты, которые стали вашими любимыми?

Guerlain Meteorites Compact review

This is a review on Guerlain's Meteorites compact pressed powder. Everyone knows their famous Meteorites pearls in a jar. Some people adore them, some people regret buying them, especially since they are so expensive. I, personally, would not buy Meteorites as they don't have a super-visible effect on the skin,they are more like a finishing stroke in a make-up routine. As for my Meteorites compact, I got it as a present about 3 or 4 months ago, so here are my thoughts:

The powder claims to be illuminating and mattifying. Also,it perfects skin tone, as well as the original Meteorites pearls, though in the latter you can see the balls of different colors, while in this compact they are kinda pressed and look like a single color, miracle! haha

 

It comes in a velvet pouch, which is very elegant. Also, as soon as you open the box, you can smell Guerlain's signature scent of violets. I adore it!

            The case itself is made of dark metal and has an ornament on the top, such a unique design!

The powder has that mosaic engraving too. My shade is 01 Teint Rose. By the way it's not pink at all if someone thought so,it's a true ivory shade.

Here is a swatch on my finger. You can barely see it, it is that translucent. It is definitely not a compact foundation. I put it over my foundation and it has a very natural, yet luminous finish. I would call the effect it gives me "airbrushed". It is not powdery at all, it's very finely milled and does not contain any shiny particles. I did notice that it mattifies my skin, I don't get shiny with this powder at all, even after 8 hours!All in all it's a great finishing powder, but don't expect much from it. I'm not sure if I would spend 60 dollars on it... as if I buy an expensive makeup product, I want it to make a big difference on me.

And what do you think about Guerlain's Meteorites? Did or do you have them in either form?

My daily moisturizers: Melvita, L'oreal, Neutrogena.

Hello again! Today I'm going to talk about my moisturizers that I use on a daily basis. I have four of them and switch them every two or three days, so my skin will not get used to one of them. You know, if this happens, your skin can become lazy and then it will not protect itself naturally (That's why it's really bad to start using anti-aging products on young skin, unless you already have wrinkles). So, here are some pictures of my moisturizers. I will leave short reviews for each of them, so you can decide which one(s) might suit you.

Melvita Rose Nectar day cream and Perfecting cream

Well, these moisturizers are both by Melvita, which is a natural/organic cosmetics brand. Rose Nectar cream is intended for sensitive skin, it has several natural ingredients, like Moroccan, Iranian rose, hip oil and rose seed milk that help to repair, soothe, rejuvenate and revitalize skin. 99.68% of the total ingredients are from natural origin. You can look up more detailed description on Melvita's site. About the consistency - it's quite thick, so I use it as a night cream. It definitely cannot be used under makeup unless you have very dry skin. On me it does not absorb quickly.. It's very moisturizing and after applying it my face feels like velvet. The most incredible thing about this cream is its scent. I can't describe how deeply I am in love with it! It smells like million fresh garden roses! I love rose scents, I had several really good department store rose fragrances, but none of them can compare with the amazing fragrance of this cream!
The next cream is Perfecting cream, which I bought in order to get rid of the redness on my face. Well, it accomplished its task quite well! Partly because of its green color I guess. It's also marked as anti-acne cream and has AHAs (fruit acids), which is great! It moisturizes, renews and protects skin thanks to many natural ingredients, like birch sap, linseed, goji berries, raspberry pip oil, green tea, yoghurt and chicory. It's suited for oily and combination skin as it is sebum-regulating and non-comedogenic. It's very thin in consistency and dries to a matte finish when applied. I use it under makeup and it works well! Usually if a cream is "perfecting" or "radiant", it contains shimmery particles in it, but this one doesn't, which I'm very happy about! 98.2% of the total ingredients in this cream are from natural origin. I think that's why it has such a strong grass-like smell. It's not very pleasant, but I don't mind scents, and it disappears after I put it on. I like the performance of this cream a lot, it seemed to help me with pimples and redness.

Rose nectar is on top and Perfecting cream is at the bottom

As for their cost, Rose Nectar is $42.00 and Perfecting cream is $29.00 and you can order them from Melvita's site.

Anyway, here are my other two creams:

L'oreal Skin Genesis and Neutrogena oil-free moisture SPF 35

L'oreal Skin Genesis is not quite a moisturizer, it's more like a base, as it claims to be pore-minimizing skin re-smoother. The consistency of it is very thin and the cream itself has a light fresh fragrance. Sometimes I use it as a makeup base, it  helps to make the surface of my skin very smooth. As for its pore-minimizing quality-I don't really  know, because my pores are already quite small. But what I noticed - it clogs them a little, but not as bad as L'oreal True Match foundation did haha. So, I use it sometimes, especially when I don't use my foundation, I just apply this and some powder on top.
Neutrogena oil-free moisture is my latest purchase, and I'm very happy with it! I had been looking for a good moisturizer with SPF for a long time and I found this! What I like about it : it's oil free, non-comedogenic, hypoallergenic and alcohol-free. It has a scent the same as ordinary spf-creams do. It's I would say of medium thickness, but it absorbs quickly and leaves my face matte and velvety-soft. I use it under makeup and it does not make me oily throughout the day,so I think it's suitable for oily and combination skin. Here are the swatches:

Top: L'oreal, bottom : Neutrogena

I don't remember the cost of the L'oreal cream and Neutrogena costs about $12-14.
Reviewing cosmetic products I don't mean their advertisement, I just want to share my opinion and my personal thoughts with you :)
I hope this helped you! And what are your favorite moisturizers/creams?

My Lancome purchase: Teint Idole Ultra foundation and L'Absolu Nu lipstick in Beige Tulle

Hi everyone! This post, as you might have already guessed, is going to be about cosmetics. :)
We went to Nordstrom yesterday- I needed Lancome foundation. I tried their sample of Teint Idole Ultra foundation for about 10 days and I really liked it because it has a soft matte finish, exactly what the description says, and it stays on all day without getting oily (I have combination skin and tend to get oily by the end of the day in my T-zone).  Another plus of this foundation is that it's oil- free and non-comedogenic (it won't clog your pores or cause pimples).I was going to buy it and then the sales assistant told me that they had a special offer and with any $50 purchase I could pick out 3 samples. So I had to buy one more product to make it over 50. By the way the foundation costs 42 dollars. I picked out a lipstick from their new collection L'Absolu Nu. The shade I chose was Beige Tulle, I think it was the lightest and the most neutral in the collection. So, here are the pictures and my opinions :)

 My shade is Ivoire 3 (Warm). I hate pink undertone in foundations !:))

 The foundation does not have SPF, so make sure you apply a moisturizer that contains SPF. You don't want premature wrinkles! ;)

Lancome Teint Idole Ultra foundation

 The nice feature-it has a pump!! 

 

 Here is the swatch on my hand. I made the second swatch right next to it and blended it out. As you can see it blended with my skin perfectly! I'm very happy about that since I have pretty light skin and it's really difficult for me to find the right shade..As for the consistency - it's quite liquidy, inspite of it being a full-coverage foundation. I don't feel it on my skin at all and it is extremely easy to blend!

Lancome L'Absolu Nu lipstick in Beige Tulle

 Ta da! I like the cute rose engraving on the lipstick!:D

With flash. The lipstick is very smooth and creamy like a lipgloss. It has very subtle silver shimmer to it...beautiful! I can describe the shade as beige with pink undertones.

In natural light

 I'm a fan of nude/natural lipsticks, so here are some swatches to compare. From top to bottom, left to right : Revlon in Petal, MAC in Creme cup, Lancome L'Absolu Nu in Beige Tulle, L'oreal color riche in Fairest Nude.  With flash.
Natural light

 These are the 3 products that I've chosen- Hypnose Drama mascara, Flash Bronzer (tinted self-tanning leg gel with vitamin E) and a brush(I don't know exactly what it is for, I mean it's either a powder or a blush brush, but I'm going to use it as a blush brush as it is not big enough for using on the whole face) :)
The gel-a swatch and it blended-out right above. It has shimmer and is orangey, at least on me..Though I'm going to try it when it's warm enough outside.

Lancome Hypnose Drama mascara

 The brush. It has a unique shape,I've never seen anything like this before :) And as for the mascara itself, I was not impressed...It didn't lengthen nor added volume to my lashes. But it may be only the first impression.. I'll wait until it dries a little as this seems to help with most of my mascaras :)
Me with the foundation, mascara and lipstick on.

 Hope this helps! Have a nice day ;)