How to cleanse your skin properlyFacial cleansing isn't always done properly, yet it's probably the most important step in a skincare routine. Today let's take a closer look at the best way possible to cleanse your skin, and all there is to know about it!
Face Sunscreen Guide 2019Hello, my name is Bonnie, and I am a pathological face sunscreen tester. My ultimate goal: finding the perfect everyday sunscreen! So I test a lot of them, all the time. Here is my Face Sunscreen Guide for 2019! ;)
I tried an anti-aging LED face maskIn recent years, beauty skincare devices finally became more accessible. Having celebrated my 40th birthday last year, I thought it was probably the right time to try some and I started with an anti-aging LED mask. I'll share my experience in this article!
5 new lip balms for Spring 2019Ah, how I love spring... The warmer weather, new beauty and life that nature brings, but also the pretty shimmery lip balms! Here is my selection of the best colorful lip balms for this spring.
What are the La Bouche Rouge Paris lipsticks like?Today, let's talk about some refillable, eco-responsible luxury lipsticks with precious leather cases, and also a "clean" formula! La Bouche Rouge Paris is a new super trendy makeup brand made in France. I tested their lipsticks and I'll share my thoughts with you!
Review: Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish Sublime Perfection FoundationIt's undoubtedly the most luxurious foundation in my collection! Today, let me introduce the Skin Fetish Sublime Perfection Foundation by Pat McGrath Labs, and I'll also answer the question that everyone is asking: does this $68 foundation give you a top model skin? ;)
Review: Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Probio AmpouleThis is a story about a Korean cosmetic product… Known to be a dupe of Estée Lauder ANR serum at first (yes, another one!), it gradually became a cult K-Beauty product. Today, I’m introducing you to the Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Probio Ampoule serum (which has changed quite a bit over the years!).
Review: Primera Miracle Seed EssenceThe Primera Miracle Seed Essenceis a very popular product in South Korea. Personally, I don't know if I would go so far as to say that this essence is a miracle product, but the least I can say is that it surprised me quite a bit!
Review: Pixi Vitamin-C SerumWhen I saw that the British brand Pixi was launching a vitamin C serum, I was full of hope! The brand recently widened its skincare offer and it seemed very promising. Unfortunately, the Vitamin-C Serum didn't live up to my expectations… Let me explain why!
Review: Paula's Choice Antioxidant Pore Purifier SerumI already talked about them several times (and I will probably continue to do so), I'm a big fan of antioxidant ingredients. One of my favorite skincare brands, Paula's Choice, has several antioxidant products in its catalog and I definitely intend to try as many as possible! Today, let me introduce you to the Antioxidant Pore Purifier Serum!
Focus on: microbiome and probiotics cosmeticsBacteria in skincare products… This idea is a bit scary! However, at the moment, probiotic-based cosmetics are literally proliferating in the beauty industry. Today, let's talk about this trend, which is only just starting but is already very promising!
Focus on: JAY JUN cosmeticsA Korean skincare brand known for its high quality sheet masks, and tailor-made for demanding consumers, of course I had to look more into it! Let me introduce you to JAY JUN cosmetics, one of my K-Beauty obsessions
Focus on: Paula's Choice, interview of Paula BegounI had the great opportunity of meeting and interviewing Paula Begoun, founder of the American skincare brand Paula's Choice, when she came to Paris in May.
Focus on: Mugwort/ ArtemisiaWhen South Korea comes up with a new miracle ingredient for skin damaged by pollution, you can be sure that I want to tell you more about it! After the huge popularity of the Cica trend in skincare, let's focus today on Mugwort (or Artemisia), which will be everywhere this year, at least in K-Beauty products.
Focus on: Centella Asiatica (and the "cica" trend)A huge trend in Korea, Centella Asiatica-based "cica" products are absolutely everywhere at the moment. Today, let's focus on this ingredient adored by sensitive skins!
BTY ALY Memo #2: Sustainability & new K-beauty trendsIn this second press review, let's talk about sustainability, what it really means and the consequence for cosmetics, but also about the new trends of K-Beauty now that it's here to stay and more available worldwide!
BTY ALY Memo #1 Clean Beauty & Beauty RitualsClean Beauty is one of the hottest topics at the moment. Some of these "green beauty" brands aren't afraid to scare consumers to sell more, but these tactics will soon have no place in the beauty industry (in Europe at least…)! And also, from ancient Egyptian rituals to teenage beauty routines, you will know everything thanks to this first BTY ALY press review!
LANEIGE Finger Graphic Liners: review and swatchesA pretty and simple eyeliner flick is my favorite look on lazy makeup days. With the brand new Finger Graphic Liners by the Korean brand LANEIGE, it has become even easier and faster to draw the perfect line!
Rouge Dior Ultra Rouge lipsticks: review and swatchesI just spent the last few months wearing sheer lipsticks and other tinted lip balms, but when I saw the first pictures of the new Rouge Dior Ultra Rouge lipsticks, I suddenly craved wearing bold colors on my lips again!
New in: the Sulwhasoo's Peach Blossom Spring Utopia collectionI just received them and I thought I needed to show you right away! Let me introduce you to the Sulwhasoo's Peach Blossom Spring Utopia makeup collection!