Happie NUTS December 12/2012 Inspo

I scaned some pages from the December issue of Happie NUTS for inspo. I realy like their seasons make and hair style. So much more interesting and refreshing than my usual style. Sayoko Ozaki is amazing. This issue features so much more beautiful things. Really worth to buy it.

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current make up collection

Inspired by Jenny's Make up collection post, I wanted to do a make up post too.

Everything here is what I like to use now. I use most of the items on a daily basis. I'm already curious to see the changes in my future make up collection posts.

Looking at these pictures make me realize that I don't have as many japanese make up as I would like to have. That's definitely a thing I want to change in the future.

I've also marked my very favourite items with a star.

Powders:

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Powder Makeup SPF 10

MAC Blot Powder Pressed "Medium"

Lavshuca Finish Powder "Lucent"

Blushes:

MAC Powder Blush "Pinch O'Peach"
Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush #55 "In Love"

Jill Stuart Mix Blush Compact "Lovely Tulip"

Eyeshadows:

Urban Decay Naked Palette

Lunasol Skin Modeling Eyes "Beige Orange"

Lunasol Lighting for Eyes "Soft"

KATE Gradical Eyes "BR-2"

Lips:

MAC "Speed Dial"

L'Oreal Caresse "Dating Coral"

Clarins "Strawberry Sorbet"

Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss Flash Lip Gloss"982 Black-Tie Plum"

Candy Doll "Strawberry Milk"

Other:

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion Travel Size

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil "Cottage Cheese"

Maybelline Pure Cover Mineral Concealer "01 Nude Beige"
Chanel Eclat Lumière Highlighter Face Pen "Beige Rosé"

NYX Auto eyebrow pencil "Brown"

Dollywink liquid eyeliner 
NYX Eyepencil "Brown" 
Fiberwig Mascara

Maybelline Collosal Volum' Express Mascara Waterproof

Foundation:

NARS Orgasm Illuminator

ettusais BB mineral white "10 Light"

Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream "21 Light Beige"

Dior Diorskin Nude Fluid Foundation "010 Ivory"

The reason why I don't have a lot of japanese make up is that I like to buy things in stores and thus get them right away. I hate to wait   But I really adore japanese brands more. I would like to add some new blush from Majolica Majorca or Sleek. But I can also hold on things I really like... for example the blush from Jill Stuart. I bought it 2 years ago haha. Also my Dollywink liquid eyeliner has nearly finished. So I have to replace it soon. I'm thinking of a brown colour one but also heard good things about KATE's waterproof eyeliners. I wouldn't rebuy my concealers although I like them, but I want to try MAC's or Clinique's or the one from Benefit. And I don't have anything from Paul&Joe yet. 

Ah so many new things out there to try !

ettusais BB mineral white

Recent favourite BB cream: ettusais BB mineral white. It's quite new... from their autum/winter collection.

I chose the colour in 10 Bright. I used the Missha BB cream, Skin79 hot pink BB cream and Missha Watery BB Cream prior.

Now this is my first japanese BB cream.

The ettusais mineral white comes with 8 skin protection properties

brightening effect

uv protection

beauty essence

make up base

concealer

hides visible pores

Non-comedogenic
foundation

Older version is called ettusais BB mineral. New version focus on whitening effects. That's why I mainly chose this BB cream because of its brightening effect.

It's only 40g. But I enjoy the cute and clean packaging. 

Here is a swatch of the ettusais BB mineral white in #10 Bright. It's lightweight, medium to light coverage and SPF 45 PA++ ! Also the whitening benefits are a big plus. 

It covers pores and blemishes quite good. I love that it feels so naturally ! My skin is more bright and smooth looking. Exactly what I wanted ! It does not let me breaking out. I have a very oily T-Zone. After a few hours I have to use a blotting paper or powder. But the result is still good. It's so different from the Missha BB cream. The Missha BB cream felt heavy, oily and unnatural on my skin in comparison. As if I had a mask. But the ettusais BB mineral white blends so easily and let my skin glow.

I'm so happy with this BB cream

Collective Haul

In the last few months I only bought things I really wanted. When I reorganized my things I realized that I had few things that I really liked to wear or use on a daily basis. I can feel how I'm changing ^^

I got this bracelet and earring from Accessorize.

 I love the heart shape and the easy style.

I stopped at the MAC store 2 months ago. Since then I'm using these products nearly 5 days a week.

I got the powder blush in Pinch O'Peach, the Blotting Powder in Medium and the lipstick in Speed Dial. I love the blotting powder! It's perfect for summer, when I get oily very soon. This is very long lasting, but I have to take more care to not look cakey. The colour and texture of the blush is wonderful and stays all day. I also like everything about the lipstick.

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Last week I received Sana Soy Milk Q10 Essence and Sana Soy Milk Whitening Cream from Adam Beauty.

I love japanese product packaging! 

Sana Soy Milk Q10 Essence:

Luxurious beauty essence quickly sinks into skin without leaving a heavy or sticky feeling behind. Fermented soymilk, CoQ10 and isoflavone moisturize skin for renewed elasticity and suppleness. Upon application, skin feels smoother and healthier with an attractive luster. Can also be used as a makeup base. Best for dry and sensitive skin types. By SANA.

Sana Soy Milk Whitening Cream: 

Lavish face cream treats skin to unparalleled skin whitening and hydrating with arbutin and natural soymilk. Powerful water binders trap moisture close to skin's surface to keep skin supple and hydrated round the clock. After cleansing and toning skin, gently massage cream evenly on skin and pat in until fully absorbed. Colorant and mineral free formula makes it suitable even for sensitive skin types. By SANA.

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In Germany you are able to get a lot of skin care products in pharmacy stores (like Avene, Vichy, La Roche Posay, Skin Ceuticals etc.). I love to stop by the pharmacy regularly to check them out^^

Vichy Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream

Last time I saw a japanese girl with flawless skin introducing the above cream to her friends. I was so curious I had to try myself haha. Until now it doesn't break me out. It's parabenfree and contains thermal water from Vichy. It has a pleasant scent and a very nice texture. However it's a very rich cream and maybe more suited for winter. I absolutely adore this cream!

Do you have such products in your pharmacy?

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 My first product from Kiehl's is the Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-free Toner for all skin types. It doesn't break me out. Also I like the herbal scent and the fresh feeling on my skin. I can feel how it moisturizes my skin!

 The other one is Esteny Hot Curvy Oilgel by Sana:

Body-slimming oil warms up upon application to boost skin metabolism and break up fat cells by inducing sweating. Chili pepper warms up skin to produce perspiration, while garana seed extract hydrates and conditions skin for a softer and more supple feel. While in the shower, massage Hot Curvy Oil Gel over problem areas, leave on for a few minutes and then rinse off. By SANA.

 I use this body scrub spontaneously. Especially in summer I feel I have to do more for my skin. I can feel instantly the difference. My skin is more smooth and less dry. I think is better than normal body scrub. But I didn't sweat because of it and I think it doesn't break up any fat cells lol. It's just a nice addition to any body skin care.

I'm happy I started using Burt's Bees Lip Balm. Beside the heavy smell of honeycomb, it is amazing how it moisturizes my lips.

I got this L'Oreal Caresse Lipstick in Dating Coral. A very nice peachy and transludent colour. I'm thinking of getting more colours of this range cos it's just perfect for summer!

Got these from H&M a week ago. I'm in love with this pink/salmon colour *v*!!