Review : Darphin Jasmine Aromatic Care

This is a holy grail serum/moisturiser for me. The description says it's for mature woman who have dry skin and it promises to diminish wrinkles. I bet mature woman, though I have no idea what age is considered to be mature, deeply enjoy this, nonetheless, as a young woman having spot prone and combination skin, I don't enjoy this blend any less.

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I use it after (if I happen to use) serum either on its own or under a moisturiser. For me, one drop is more than enough for my entire face. 

It comes with a high price tag but I think it's very worth the investment in terms of performance. It's organic too, if that's your thing.

Review : Kiehl's Hydro-Plumping Re-Texturizing Serum Concentrate

In general, I really like this brand though I never constrain myself from ranting about their price point sometimes.

I have tried their new hydration serum for a good few weeks, the consistency is very water like and absorbed within seconds. It's so thin and gentle, I also took it around the eyes. I didn't find it hydrating enough though, so I applied a second layer without any problems, again easily absorbed. 

This is a very over all, hydration boosting serum that is incredibly gentle on the skin. I doubt sensitive skin people will have any reactions with it. However, over all, I didn't find anything particularly wow'ing about this at 50Euros per 50ml bottle. I had higher expectations. Then again, everybody is different.

How was your experience with this serum?

Review : L'Oreal Pure Red Lipstick Laetitia

Hello, normally I only review skincare but I have received so many compliments on this lipstick, I feel like other also should benefit from impromptu compliments.

It's the new L'Oreal's Collection Exclusive Pure Red Lipsticks, Laetitia's Pure Red that I am talking about. This collection comes in 8 different shades but unfortunately, they're not all available in the Netherlands yet. I picked up this particular colour because, for me, it was the most interesting berry dark colour. 

day light, no filter; one layer smoothed out with fingers

applying second layer

day light, no filter, two layers.

In terms of texture, it's very pigmented. I never use a lip pencil nor a brush, I like to distribute with my fingers. It has a more or less satiny finish. Definitely not shiny at all. And when it dries, it has a very powdery finish, meaning, it is there to last. I advice to moisturise well before applying this, if you have dryness, it will accentuate, I promise.

After taking these photos, I went to a dinner party, after a few glasses of various beverages (see what I did there?), greasy cheese cubes, cucumbers (don't judge), a brownie and another piece of desert that I couldn't identify, the stain was still there. A total win.