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dior, Dior Vernis #244 Majesty, nail polish, Pastelise Kingdom of Colours Spring 2015 Collection, Spring 2015
I haven’t done a post on a nail polish in a while! Simply because when it comes to wearing nail polish in the colder months I’m not too creative choosing colours.
I mainly go for dark, deep reds and plums ( you can see my Autumn picks here ) and golden glitters for the Winter Holidays ( see this year’s gorgeous picks here and here ), and going on with the same themes until the weather shows me it’s finally Spring… Then I take out my lovely pastels and nudes to celabrate that! ( see some of my favourite picks here, here and here ).
The Dior Kingdom of Colours Spring 2015 Collection came out with three nail polish shades: #244 Majesty, #294 Lady and #660 Glory and a graphic Top Coat Eclosion called #001 Blossom.
My pick was #244 Majesty. It was the one that appealed to me the most because I thought it was the most particular of all the colours, the happiest and the most Spring-appropriate.
Lady is a pretty neutral shade, but I already have Incognito which is very, very similar to that ( see the review here for comparison )! I wasn’t looking for a red shade even if Glory has a lot of pink in it! As for the Top Coat, for as pretty and fun as it is I was sure that I wouldn’t reach for it too much, since I’m not too dramatic/creative ( again! ) *to be red lazy!*, when it comes to doing my nails! Plus I’m working in an environment where bright, “elaborate” nails aren’t too appreciated!
Back to Majesty now! It is a beautiful luminous peachy-pink shade with an amazing glossy finish, as all the new reformulated Dior nail polishes are.
I will have to warn you though that this is a shade that will not go opaque in just one coat. So to achieve that opaque effect on the nails I do need a good three to four coats! But I also love the semi-transparency only two coats give to the nails, as I believe it makes them look very fresh and clean!
The new Dior Vernis formula is thicker, glossier and fast-drying.
Enriched with techno-polymers, they transform each coat of polish into a film as smooth and as shiny as glass and creates a seamless bond between the nail and the polish. The added organic silicon strengthens the nail surface for extremely long staying power. On me, Dior nail polishes last for a full week witout major chipping, just the usual washing off on the tips of the nails. Pretty good, right?!
Also, the new formula is toluene, formaldehyde, phthalates and camphor FREE.
Mani ready, we only need Spring around here!
See you soon, beautiful!
xx, Annie
Do you find that the high end nail polishes are worth the investment? I read once that they aren’t that much different than drugstore brands. Thank you for sharing!
Xoxo K
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You’re most welcome my lovely!
What I will tell you next it’s exclusively my opinion, no offense to you or any of my readers here!
My lovely, I’m a mekeup snob first of all, and I love luxury beauty! 😁😁😁 But I still have to admit that not all high end nail polishes are good! I still prefer them because of the formula, that rarely damages ( makes my nails yellow, leaves a white cast, mattifies my nails, or weakens them the way a cheaper nail polish does!
I find some expensive nail polishes to be amazing and the best formula I’ve tried this far is the new Dior nail polish formula they’ve changed almost two years ago! They’re long lasting, easy to apply and most of them opaque in one layer! Plus the formula has less chemicals in it than the usual ones ( you have a list of the nasties you CANNOT find in Dior nail polishes in this same post and some nail swatches as well ).
Pretty close in my top 5, after dior are the YSL nail polishes with amazing colours and formula! Tom Ford does great nail polishes as well, thoug on my nails they last only up to 5 days and Givenchy has some amazing colours too! I haven’t tried the Burberry ones! Yet! 😉😋
The worst high end nail polish formula I have ever tried is sadly the one from Chanel! Even nat that expensive nail polishes don’t have such bad quality products! Not impressed with the colours, which seem to be the first criteria people choose them for and they last on the nails just 1, as in ONE day… If you’re lucky!
Bottom line there are hits and misses with expensive nail polishes too! Also not bashing on the drugstore ones! Rimmel does amazing nail polishes and so does L’Oreal and Bourjois! But on my sensitive nails I PREFER a better formula in my opinion, like the Dior one…
BUT EACH THEIR OWN!
In the end it’s a matter of choice!
I hope I was able to send you my message in the right words 😊👌🏼🌸 and you’ll be pleased with my answer! If there’s anything else you want to ask, please feel free to! 😌
Wishing you a lovely weekend! Lots of xx
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I love Majesty and Lady! Those are so pretty for spring! Though I bet the Glory one is pretty fun too. 🙂 I am so horrible at painting my own nails. I’m thinking before I leave for my Michigan trip in May I am going to get a mani-pedi. Why not? lol. These colors are very inspiring though and I hope to be able to find some like them. Thanks for sharing Annie! I hope you have a wonderful weekend! Lots of xx ❤ ❤
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Hi my lovely Katie! You’re right all the colours are pretty, but the one that stood out to me was Majesty! I used to have a colour similar to this one when I was younger, a nail polish I bought from Greece and this was is pretty close to that! #satisfied
And OMG! Definitely get your nails done! Go ahead, pamper yourself! Are you thinking gel nails or the usual polish?
Lots of xx
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Hi my lovely Annie! ❤ Majesty looks so great on your fingernails! As I just saw on Instagram. That is such a perfect color for you!
Yes I will be getting my nails done for sure. I might go with the gel nails because that will last so much longer I am thinking. Thanks for bringing that up! I wasn’t thinking about that lol. I feel like getting my nails done because I will also be getting my hair done next month too when I go back to Michigan. 🙂
Lots of xx
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Isn’t it the perfect colour for Spring!? I absolutely love it! I caught myself looking at it several times today only! And I wore it all the time on my nails these past couple of days when we had great, sunny weather!😁😁😁
Ahh! Someone’s going to be the most beautiful girl on WordPress soon! We’ll have to up our beauty game as well! Haha!
Can’t wait to see you my lovely!
Gosh you seem so excited to be going home, it’s contagious! Hahaha! 😁😉😋
Lots of xx
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It’s perfect!! ❤ I am so glad to hear how much you’re loving it. I get excited over things like that too! 🙂
Getting my nails and hair done is going to be so nice! I love doing things like that. It’s very much needed! lol. It will be a belated birthday treat to myself. 😀
I am very excited to go home! I just miss my family so much! Especially my Mom. Her and I are really close and she is like a best friend to me as well. ❤ ❤
Lots of xx
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I know what you mean, beautiful! Family is the most important thing one can have in a lifetime! 😌👌🏻 I was telling Jacquie that the flowers she commented on and you can see in my swatches are from my uncle who decided to surprise me and left them on my window at my mom’s! He aleays does little things like this! 💕😊🌸
Lots of xx
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Awe that is so sweet of him!! How lovely! 🙂 I could use more flowers in my life 😉 You can never have too many flowers. ❤ ❤ ❤ Lots of xx
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haha! I know!
from what I know, there are a couple of roses coming your way… all the way from across the Globe! haha!
gosh, I just hope they make it in time for 27! :D:D:D
lots of xx
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Oh I know I can’t wait!! I am so looking forward to it Annie! I keep checking my mail of course. Depending on the carrier, most of our packages go to the front office for pickup since I live in an apartment. Occasionally they do come to my door and I’m always home to get them. What a lovely birthday surprise that will be whether it gets here before or after the 27th. 😀 😀 😀 Lots of xx ❤
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Fingers crossed it will be there in time ! 😉
Lots of xx
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I am crossing them 🙂 Lots of xx ❤ ❤
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And lovely, when is your bday? the exact date I mean! Sorry, I’m so bad with numbers! 😩😔xx
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Oh it’s April 27th actually. 🙂 ❤ ❤ xx
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right! writes the date down in the agenda #oldladyhabits LOLOLOL
lots of xx
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LOL I have to write things down to you know. Lots of xx ❤
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Haha! Good to know that I’m not alone in that! 😁😁😁
Lots of xx
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Nope you’re not lol! ❤ ❤ 🙂 Lots of xx
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Oh! And I sure think you can find a similar shade to this one… I think I saw something in China Glaze… I know you have it in the States!… If not, definitely check OPI or ESSIE! 👌🏼😊 Lots of 😘😘😘
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Oh I love all of those brands! Especially OPI! OPI is one of my favorites! ❤ ❤ 🙂 Lots of xxx
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Haha! I know right! OPI has amazing nail polishes as well! Some of their colours are beyond beautiful! 👌🏼😌
Lots of xx
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I couldn’t agree more!! ❤ ❤ 🙂
Lots of xx
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Sounds wonderful to me! Majesty would be my first pick as well, though I do really like Lady, and Blossom would be fun to play around with. (No worries about the swatch — maybe I’ll just have to track down a bottle to play with myself, LOL).
I hope you’re having a great Easter weekend with your family. Lots of love, ma belle :o)
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The post is already updated with some swatches, ma belle! I took advantage of the lovely weather we have today and shoot a few things!
But definitely try to find one and play with it yourself! It’s such a lovely colour! Blossom would be nice on top of it as well! I can totally picture some posts you do with these two combined! 😁😁😁 I definitely lack in patience and dexterity but I might try to play with my nails more in the future! 😉😌👌🏼
I’m excited for the time spent with my family as well! Can’t wait to see some old friends too! I’m at my mom’s again! 😁😁😁
#thatslife
Lots of bisous
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Yay! Soak up the good times this weekend, ma belle. It’s wonderful how we can carry these moments with us into the more trying times at work.
I’m going to go take a peek at your swatches.
XO
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Thank you ma belle! I hope you’re having a great weekend as well!
And I already saw that you like it as much as I do! 😁😁😁
Again! YOU NEED THIS ONE! 😋
Bisous
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Majesty looks lovely 😍 👌 such a chic shade I must say 😍 I need this , hope I can find this shade in India 🙌
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hi beautiful! I sure hope you can find this shade n India because it’s soooo pretty! and I bet it would look amazing against your pretty olive skin!
lots of xx
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Gorgeous colour, I like the look of Lady too.xx
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my first pick was Lady as well but when I got to swatch it it seemed the most dupeable of all the shades. and I was right because when I got home I realised that I already have a few shades very very similar!
I’m happy with my choice though! :D:D:D
lots of xx
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You chose a beautiful colour, definitely good to check you haven’t got a dupe at home. I hope you’re having a nice day xx
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Thank you my beautiful Zoe! From all my makeup, nail polish is probably the one item I’m the most picky about!… Well… Maybe foundation too! But anyway, you’re right! The colour is really lovely!
Have a lots of fun theis weekend!
Lots of xx
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You too my lovely. Keep writing about beautiful things xx 🌸💄
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Aww! Thank you beautiful! I promise to do my best! 😊xx
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Majesty looks very sophisticated! Too bad you can’t go all out with your nails at work, I am lucky I can get away with anything 🙂
xxx Anne – http://www.dovesandroses.com
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I know, right! you are lucky! I wish I could wear some “in your face reds” from time to time but oh, well! what can I do?!
you’re right Majesty is such a sophisticated colour, yet so approachable!
which one is your favourite from the collection, my lovely?
lots of xx
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Why do you keep asking me to make impossible choices 😉 I think the top coat is nice and funky, but it wouldn’t get a lot of wear…so the other three (A)
xxx Anne
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LOL Because I still want to get at least one and I need someone to say: ” Dude, Majesty is enough!” LOL 😂😂😂
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Oh well in that case: No, you can’t have another one. Just wait for the next collection to pop up 😉
xxx Anne
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probably the wisest advice I got in a while! 😛 LOL
have a lovely Sunday as well, my lovely!
lots of xx
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What a perfect Spring color. Gorgeous! I’ve been obsessed with pale, neutral, or pink nails lately.
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Same here my lovely! Since the sun finally decided to came out, I found myself reaching more for my pinks and clean nudes and give my dark shades a well deserved break!
Got to love Spring, right!? 🌸💕
Wishing you a lovely warm weekend!
Lots of xx
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Thank you Annie! I hope you’re soaking up that sun as well. 😉
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Yeees, I did! 😃😃😃 I was waiting for this kind of weather since last Autumn! LOL
Lots of xx and wishing you a warm, sunny week!
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Thank you!!
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You’re most welcome my lovely! 😊 Lots of xx
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PS: I definitely recommend this one for Spring! It something else, believe, me! 😉
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Annie, that is absolutely the perfect color for spring. Subtle enough for work, but fun and girly as well. Have a great weekend.
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Ahh, V! You described it so so well! A feminine everyday colour, not offensive to the eye and a pleasure to wear! I received so many compliments at work when I wore it! 👌🏼😊
Ahh! Got to love Soring! 🌸💕
Have a great sunny weekend my lovely!
Lots of xx
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Beautiful color! Your nails look so pretty! Isn’t spring the best? Time for all the gorgeous pinks and cute nail designs. My mani is tomorrow. I’m still trying to decide what to do! Decisions… Decisions….
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Thank you so much my lovely, even though in my head I have this idea that my hands look too boy-ish to showcase nail polish presentations! LOL but I still try my best with every post! 😁😁😁
Yes, that would be another reason why I love Spring as well! 😉
Haha! I know! It’s so difficult to choose from so many lovely shades!… I always say that there are so many gorgeous things to try and just one me! Haha!
Wishing you a lovely weekend and please let me know what colour you went for!
Lots of xx
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Boyish? Not in the least!! I’ll post my new mani on my site tomorrow. Might be pink polka dot. =)
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Yeah! I’ve always envied those “pianist hands” with long perfect fingers and perfect nails! 😁😁😁 but thank you so much my lovely you’re to sweet with me! 🙏🏼😌
Haha! Can’t wait for a good read tomorrow! Pink polka dots seem like a lot of fun! 😁😁😁
Lots of xx
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Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! You’re right. It’s a must-have shade :o) It’s light and airy, but still so vibrant.
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Yeeees! It has a lot of character to it and still manages to keep its femininity! Loving it a lot at the moment! And you should definitely have it in your unbelievably lovely collection of nail polishes! Even though I’m pretty sure you already have a dupe for it, right? 😉😋
Bisous
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Nope. No dupe for this lovely lacquer!! I still need to check it out.
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you already know how much I love it ! and maybe you’re curious to know that in spite of my sheer laziness/lack of creativity/always takes the easiest way when it comes to nails, I actually forced myself to put a bit more effort into painting them and I actually did a pretty pattern! LOL #proudself pats herself on the back hahaha! 🙂 xx
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Aww! Did you take a snap of the results.
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I was going to but I broke my index finger nail before doing it! LOL
See what happens when you try to brag about your actions!? LOL 😅😅😅
Lots of xx
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Oh no! I’m so sorry 😫
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No worries! They grow up fast! I think I will redo the same mani with shorter nails to see how it looks and take a picture to show you on Insta! 😁😁😁xx
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Good!! I’ll keep my eye out for it.
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Thank you ma belle! 😊xx
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I absolutely adore the Majesty colour. I was thinking of investing in some premium brand nail varnishes again. Although my heart belongs to Barry M at the moment, I think it’s time to venture out for a change! What premium nail varnish brands have you tried? Would Dior be your most recommended?
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Absolutely Rach! Dior would definitely be my first recommendation! Lots of great colours to choose from and the best formula I’ve trued this far! Plus it contains less nasties, as you might’ve red in this very blog post!
Then, as a second choice, I’d say go for YSL! 😉
Please let me know what you get when you decide to treat yourself and most of all, how you like it!
Wishing you a great weekend lovely!
Lots of xx
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Ahhh! And I’ve heard so many great things about Barry M nail polishes lately here in the beauty world that now I’m craving at least one colour! LOL
Unfortunately, they’re not available here! As many other goodies!
Lots of xx
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Questo smalto grida Primavera
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Si!!! È assolutamente bellissimo per la primavera! 😉😊xx
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Annie this colour is stunning! I lovvvvvvvvvvvvvve ❤
Serene xoxo
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I know! It screams Spring! Plus, it’s Dior so it comes in the most amazing formula as well! I’m on Spring mode, can you tell?!
Lots of xx
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hehehe, bring on more! 😀
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Well, wish granted! 😁😁😁 Keep your eyes on ze blog! We’re having a “girly” week this week, filled with Soring vibes of course! 😁😉😋xx
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Yay 🙂 xoxo
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Annie, hi! I have just stumbled upon your blog and I am glad I did. Where are you from?
I need a little advice with the foundation. I have somewhat problematic(not too bad), fair, combination skin(oilier in T zone, drier on the sides). I am looking for a new foundation, but cannot decide which one would be a good fit.
I have tried many (Chanel, Bobbi Brown, Estee Lauder, Mac, Clinique, Erborian, multiple bb creams including those from Korea, powder foundations, etc.). However, I always find myself reaching out for Mishha Signature bb cream, that I mixed with Becca shimmering skin perfector.
I would like something light weight, and don’t need full coverage since I use the concealer when I really need to. I have been considering Dior Nude Air Serum, Armani Luminous silk, Makeup Forever HD and others, but would like to hear your advice if you would be so kind.
Thank you!
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Hi my beautiful Olga!
First of all I would like to thank you so so much for stopping by and for the confidence and faith in me that made you ask for my advice! 🙏🏼😌
Here’s what I advise you to do! First and most important step is to work on your skincare routine, to bring your skin to a right balance! There are so so so many good products out there that can help you with that and always to follow those “infamous” steps in your routine: cleanse your skin twice a day ( double cleanse or even triple cleanse if your skin asks for it! ), use a toner, use a serum, moisturise your skin with a lightweight formula of moisturiser that doesn’t contain too many natural oils that might be difficult to break down and absorbed by your skin. This will only send the wrong signals to your skin telling it to produce more oils that’s why you end up with an oily face in the first place! Also use an eye cream!
I suspect your skin is mostly dry rather than oily, so switch your skincare routine a bit!
As for your actual question, if you are on a hunt for a nice foundation try to use tinted moisturisers and BBs more! Jouer does gorgeous tinted moisturisers in both matte and luminous finishes, Omorovicza also does a great one, Laura Mercier does one of the most lightweight and moisturising ones as well. In fact she came up recently with a new one that is supposed to be very moisturising!
Your options are all amazing! Dior Air is lovely and lightweight but you have to thoroughly moisturise before applying it or it will cling to all your dry patches ( that’s why I told you all those things a proper skincare routine! ), the GA Luminous Silk is an amazing product, in fact it’s my HG foundation but it will give you a medium to high coverage and the MUFE HD will give you the most coverage with a slightly unnatural finish!
All those are amazing, but they’re not what you said you need them for!
I hope you find this somewhat helpful! And I wish you the best of luck!
Lots of xx
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Oh! I forgot to mention! I also have one trick for you in how to make your own tinted moisturiser! I’m sure you’ve heard about it but here it is anyway…
You simply add a small amount of your moisturiser of choice to your current foundation and apply it with a damp beauty blender or a damp foundation brush of your choice!
ALWAYS use your base tools ( beauty blender of brush or any other sponge or applicator you might prefer ) dampened, because the liquid will prevent them to absorb your foundation and then the application will be even. It also works to sheer your foundation out. Which was also a thing you said you prefer! And that is another tip/trick, if you wanna!
See you soon, beautiful!😊
Lots of xx
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Thank you so much for giving such great advice and recommending the products. I will make sure I follow what you said and am of course going to check your blog regularly! 🙂
Have a great day!
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You’re most welcome my lovely Olga! I sure hope everything works out for you in the best way! I’m not a qualified beautician or an aesthetician, but I’ve been in your position and followed the same steps! And it actually worked!
Thank you so so much for following my little blog! This is the greatest compliment a blogger can EVER receive! 🙏🏼😌
Wishing you a lovely evening! Lots of xx
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Love their formula. It’s surprisingly long-lasting and very shiny
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Hi my lovely! Long time no see! What were you up to lately?
And you’re right about the formula! Since they’ve reformulated their nail polishes, it’s longer-lasting and it contains less nasties in it! 👌🏼😌
Wishing you a lovely weekend!
Lots of xx
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