a beautiful gothic necklace on a plain background

Are you a fan of the Gothic style? I love it in every artistic form — architecture, cinematography, music. Fashion and makeup are not an exception. Luckily, my husband shares the love for Gothic things, and always supports my need for 'darkness'. For example, a few days ago he presented me with a gorgeous jewelry set, which we got at the PHD Bijuterias accessory store in San Paulo.
  • January 21, 2016

The Beguiling Gothic Accessories by PHD Bijuterias | Review & Demo

a beautiful gothic necklace on a plain background

Are you a fan of the Gothic style? I love it in every artistic form — architecture, cinematography, music. Fashion and makeup are not an exception. Luckily, my husband shares the love for Gothic things, and always supports my need for 'darkness'. For example, a few days ago he presented me with a gorgeous jewelry set, which we got at the PHD Bijuterias accessory store in San Paulo.
macadamia oil hair care products haul blogger review treatments before after liz breygel

Shiny and healthy hair with a smooth, silky texture is something I always wanted to have, so I’m always excited to try out new hair treatment that claims to nourish my dry hair. And today I`m so happy to be reviewing an amazing Macadamia Healing Oil Spray. I heard many flattering reviews on the Macadamia Hair products, so I was really happy to try it out myself.
  • January 15, 2016

A Life-changing Macadamia Healing Oil Spray for Thirsty Hair | Review

macadamia oil hair care products haul blogger review treatments before after liz breygel

Shiny and healthy hair with a smooth, silky texture is something I always wanted to have, so I’m always excited to try out new hair treatment that claims to nourish my dry hair. And today I`m so happy to be reviewing an amazing Macadamia Healing Oil Spray. I heard many flattering reviews on the Macadamia Hair products, so I was really happy to try it out myself.
a soft, and gentle facial sponge made from natural konjak plant, a detail review with pictures and impressions by blogger

It is always nice to take care of your facial and body skin with natural cosmetics and makeup products, but using a special tool, made of natural materials is even better. Recently I purchased and tried out my second Konjac Sponge for my face, and it absolutely replaced other tools that I’ve been using to wash my face.
  • January 12, 2016

Sensational Face Sponge from the Natural Konjac Plant | Review

a soft, and gentle facial sponge made from natural konjak plant, a detail review with pictures and impressions by blogger

It is always nice to take care of your facial and body skin with natural cosmetics and makeup products, but using a special tool, made of natural materials is even better. Recently I purchased and tried out my second Konjac Sponge for my face, and it absolutely replaced other tools that I’ve been using to wash my face.
a close up picture of an eye with a special eye-enlarging makeup look and a circle lens

One of my favorite makeup looks, which is super popular among lovely Korean and Japanese girls and anime lovers, is eye-enlarging makeup and you can create it knowing a simple technique. I’ve done a few makeup tutorials on my blog, showing you how I make my eyes look bigger and deeper like an ocean. But recently I was looking through some pictures on the Internet of those pretty BJD dolls, their huge sad eyes and long hair, and got inspired to recreate their makeup look. I love how drastic can be a transformation from a simple cute girl to a melancholic ball-jointed doll. So, if you want to look like one of these ladies, just follow these easy instructions.
  • January 09, 2016

Eye Enlarging Eye Look Inspired by BJD | Step-by-Step Makeup Tutorial

a close up picture of an eye with a special eye-enlarging makeup look and a circle lens

One of my favorite makeup looks, which is super popular among lovely Korean and Japanese girls and anime lovers, is eye-enlarging makeup and you can create it knowing a simple technique. I’ve done a few makeup tutorials on my blog, showing you how I make my eyes look bigger and deeper like an ocean. But recently I was looking through some pictures on the Internet of those pretty BJD dolls, their huge sad eyes and long hair, and got inspired to recreate their makeup look. I love how drastic can be a transformation from a simple cute girl to a melancholic ball-jointed doll. So, if you want to look like one of these ladies, just follow these easy instructions.
a close-up picture of an opened naked flushed palette by urban decay on a plain background

I have always been a fan of powder contouring. Unlike cream contouring, it feels like a more suitable contouring method for light skin. In today's beauty review, we are going to take a look at the Naked 'Flushed' palette by Urban Decay. It was released a few years ago, back in 2013, but it still continues to gain popularity among makeup fans even today. I don't think I ever heard so much positive feedback on any other makeup product, and, once I received the package, I was super excited to try the palette myself.

Packaging and Colors


Urban Decay's 'Flushed' palette includes three essential makeup products for subtle contouring – a light-brown bronzer, rose-petal blush, and a champagne highlighter with a pearly finish. All three colors are packed in a compact, travel-friendly plastic case with a magnetic closure and a mirror. I would say, that all three products have medium pigmentation, which looks natural on light and medium skin tones.

a close-up picture of an opened naked flushed palette by urban decay on a plain background

The 'Flushed' bronzer has an absolutely matte finish on the skin. Unfortunately, it has a slight yellow undertone to it, and I'm not a big fan of it. Still, it looks beautiful and natural on the light skin. The blush is fantastic. It features some reflective particles and gives a very soft glow to the skin

I believe that blush is the most pigmented product on the palette. The fresh, rose-petal color with an orange undertone is versatile and looks beautiful on most skin undertones. The third product in Urban Decay's palette is a highlighter, with a soft pearly finish and a beautiful champagne shade. 

Texture and Application


All three products in this compact trio are smooth and silky. It is such a pleasure working with these powders, as they blend absolutely easily on the skin. You can use them to lightly touch up your skin, adding dimension to the face. It is nice to have three products packed comfortably in one place. Another advantage of Naked Palettes is the paraben, fragrance, mineral oil, and alcohol-free formulation. Those of us with sensitive and acne-prone skin always appreciate the care.

a close-up swatches on the light skin of colors and texture of naked flushed palette by urban decay

Final Verdict..


For those beauties, who may find Naked's bronzer too yellow for the skin, Urban Decay has three more contouring palettes – Streak, Native, and Strip. These palettes have slightly different undertones and color intensities. And, I think, it is nice that it is nice to have various options to choose from. Have you ever tried Urban Decay's palettes? If yes, which one is your favorite?

Lots of love,
Liz
  • January 07, 2016

The Famous Naked Flushed Palette by Urban Decay | Review & Swatches

a close-up picture of an opened naked flushed palette by urban decay on a plain background

I have always been a fan of powder contouring. Unlike cream contouring, it feels like a more suitable contouring method for light skin. In today's beauty review, we are going to take a look at the Naked 'Flushed' palette by Urban Decay. It was released a few years ago, back in 2013, but it still continues to gain popularity among makeup fans even today. I don't think I ever heard so much positive feedback on any other makeup product, and, once I received the package, I was super excited to try the palette myself.

Packaging and Colors


Urban Decay's 'Flushed' palette includes three essential makeup products for subtle contouring – a light-brown bronzer, rose-petal blush, and a champagne highlighter with a pearly finish. All three colors are packed in a compact, travel-friendly plastic case with a magnetic closure and a mirror. I would say, that all three products have medium pigmentation, which looks natural on light and medium skin tones.

a close-up picture of an opened naked flushed palette by urban decay on a plain background

The 'Flushed' bronzer has an absolutely matte finish on the skin. Unfortunately, it has a slight yellow undertone to it, and I'm not a big fan of it. Still, it looks beautiful and natural on the light skin. The blush is fantastic. It features some reflective particles and gives a very soft glow to the skin

I believe that blush is the most pigmented product on the palette. The fresh, rose-petal color with an orange undertone is versatile and looks beautiful on most skin undertones. The third product in Urban Decay's palette is a highlighter, with a soft pearly finish and a beautiful champagne shade. 

Texture and Application


All three products in this compact trio are smooth and silky. It is such a pleasure working with these powders, as they blend absolutely easily on the skin. You can use them to lightly touch up your skin, adding dimension to the face. It is nice to have three products packed comfortably in one place. Another advantage of Naked Palettes is the paraben, fragrance, mineral oil, and alcohol-free formulation. Those of us with sensitive and acne-prone skin always appreciate the care.

a close-up swatches on the light skin of colors and texture of naked flushed palette by urban decay

Final Verdict..


For those beauties, who may find Naked's bronzer too yellow for the skin, Urban Decay has three more contouring palettes – Streak, Native, and Strip. These palettes have slightly different undertones and color intensities. And, I think, it is nice that it is nice to have various options to choose from. Have you ever tried Urban Decay's palettes? If yes, which one is your favorite?

Lots of love,
Liz
a close-up picture of a lotion laying on a plain background close to a leafy plant

I rarely write about the beauty products, which were manufactured in Brazil, even though I have lived here for more than 2 years already. It is not because the cosmetic industry in Brazil is not well developed or bad in general but because nothing really caught my eye right until the last week. I came across a charming white bottle with a watercolor picture on it - it was a love from the first sign! I can't say that I needed a body moisturizer at that moment, but I couldn't go away without trying out the Hidramais Blueberry & Argan Body Lotion.
  • January 03, 2016

Delightful Blueberry & Argan Body Lotion by Hidramais | Review

a close-up picture of a lotion laying on a plain background close to a leafy plant

I rarely write about the beauty products, which were manufactured in Brazil, even though I have lived here for more than 2 years already. It is not because the cosmetic industry in Brazil is not well developed or bad in general but because nothing really caught my eye right until the last week. I came across a charming white bottle with a watercolor picture on it - it was a love from the first sign! I can't say that I needed a body moisturizer at that moment, but I couldn't go away without trying out the Hidramais Blueberry & Argan Body Lotion.
a close-up of a brown hooded eye with a dramatic silver and black eyeshadow and false eyelashes

How do you like Gothic makeup? During my late teens, this particular makeup look was my to-go choice. The time of the day and the occasion never mattered to me because nothing could be more important than black eyeliner. My makeup taste has drastically changed since my late teen. I've been a loyal fan of matte, nude shades and simplicity. However, I still like to return to one of my favorite makeup looks – this stunning silver and black drama.
  • January 02, 2016

How to Create a Stunning Goth Eye Look? | Step-by-Step Makeup Tutorial

a close-up of a brown hooded eye with a dramatic silver and black eyeshadow and false eyelashes

How do you like Gothic makeup? During my late teens, this particular makeup look was my to-go choice. The time of the day and the occasion never mattered to me because nothing could be more important than black eyeliner. My makeup taste has drastically changed since my late teen. I've been a loyal fan of matte, nude shades and simplicity. However, I still like to return to one of my favorite makeup looks – this stunning silver and black drama.