tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81610451617342692952024-02-07T03:23:24.578+00:00Chloe's Beauty ObsessionChloe's Alopecian Existencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09136054735376004266noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161045161734269295.post-77326790164871224192013-02-08T15:07:00.001+00:002013-02-08T15:07:18.303+00:00Favourite new lip colourI've been on the hunt for a long lasting lip colour and I've found a few that are long wearing however they tend to dry my lips out so I can't wear bright colours on my lips without it looking manky (which no one wants)!<br />
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Over the past 6 months or so my lipstick collection has definitely grown with a varying range of brands... all good in their own way however as a birthday treat to myself I decided to buy myself a new lipstick. I was trying some new foundation at <a href="http://www.bareminerals.co.uk/on/demandware.store/Sites-BareEscentualsUK-Site/default/Home-Show" target="_blank">Bare Minerals</a> (I bought their foundation as well but that's another story) and they asked me if I wanted to try some colour on my lips so I asked for a bright red as I don't shy away from colour.<br />
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She applied the <a href="http://www.bareminerals.co.uk/Pretty-Amazing-Lipcolor/UKmasterprettyamazing,default,pd.html" target="_blank">Pretty Amazing lipcolour</a> in Strength which is a rich red colour. It's a hydrating glaze that imparts an opaque colour... it's definitely not a sheer tint however you can apply a tiny amount and blend it to tone it down if you so wished... Throughout the day my lips were feeling glossy, like I was constantly wearing a balm and my lips didn't flake, the colour didn't bleed and I only reapplied a couple of times throughout the day so it's fabulous for when you're out and about.<br />
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I try to wear really bright lipstick at work and after wearing this after a couple of days my lips were still not chapped or dry. So I decided to go out and buy another colour... This time a bright pink in Ambition. Seriously loving these lipcolours (not quite a gloss, not quite a lipstick). I'm just hoping they bring out a lot more colours for me to play with.Chloe's Alopecian Existencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09136054735376004266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161045161734269295.post-85358795273925495222013-02-06T22:30:00.000+00:002013-02-06T22:30:48.579+00:00Bridging the gap between skincare and make upI know it's been a while since my last blog post but the Christmas and New Year period got away from me but now it's 2013 and I'm back with more exciting products to talk about!<br />
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Firstly I'll start with the latest and greatest new product from my favourite brand, <a href="http://www.dermalogica.com/uk/" target="_blank">Dermalogica</a>, the <a href="http://www.dermalogica.com/uk/html/products/skinperfect-primer-spf30-144.html?type=product_system&cat=AGE+smart%E2%84%A2" target="_blank">Skinperfect Primer SPF30</a>. Now the lucky few of you who are from the USA, Canada or Australia have already been playing with this product for a while now but here in the UK we've had to wait patiently for it's launch and finally it's here!<br />
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A primer is used to smooth and prepare the skin for make up and to extend the wear of your foundation. However, most primers focus on the cosmetic side of things rather than skin health. Many primers contain blocking ingredients that can lead to break outs and irritation which can eventually lead to your skin looking a lot worse for wear.<br />
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This new product the <a href="http://www.dermalogica.com/uk/html/products/skinperfect-primer-spf30-144.html?type=product_system&cat=AGE+smart%E2%84%A2" target="_blank">Skinperfect Primer SPF30</a> from <a href="http://www.dermalogica.com/uk/" target="_blank">Dermalogica</a> has been added to their ever popular AGE Smart system. It delivers radient and even skin, invisible sun protection and it is also a powerful treatment for your skin. <br />
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Why is it so good you ask? Well it's got silicones to help smooth and even out skin texture and gives your skin an amazing velvety feel and hydrolyzed Pearl and natural earth minerals even skin tone and give your skin a very subtle tint and glow. Physical sunscreens Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide give your skin broad spectrum protection without leaving it looking chalky and a blend of peptides and proteins help firm the skin and stimulate collagen production... what more could you ask for?<br />
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I've been using this product for about a month now and even though it has an SPF in it I still definitely wear it under my make up in the evening when I'm going out. Compared to other primers on the market it's relatively inexpensive as you really do only need the tiniest amount and I've barely made a dint in mine so far.<br />
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Take my word for you... you won't be disappointed!<br />
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<br />Chloe's Alopecian Existencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09136054735376004266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161045161734269295.post-70838112674543256552012-12-20T11:55:00.001+00:002012-12-20T11:55:33.937+00:00One the sixth day of Christmas my true love gave to me...Lift and Firm skincare from <a href="http://www.espaonline.com/" target="_blank">Espa</a>.<br />
This lovely little set from <a href="http://www.espaonline.com/" target="_blank">Espa</a> containing their Lift & Firm Intensive Eye Serum and <a href="http://www.espaonline.com/skincare/face/solutions/lift-firm/lift-and-firm-moisturiser#.UNLzt3OLIzI" target="_blank">Lift & Firm Moisturiser</a>.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.espaonline.com/skincare/face/solutions/lift-firm/lift-and-firm-intensive-eye-serum#.UNL1MnOLIzI" target="_blank">Lift & Firm Intensive Eye Serum</a> is a lightweight serum that is designed to firm and smooth the eye area, stimulate cell renewal while also brightening and de-puffing the eye area. Micro Algae works to firm and lift the skin around the eye area while Golden Root brightens and de-puffs the eyes.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.espaonline.com/skincare/face/solutions/lift-firm/lift-and-firm-moisturiser#.UNL1oHOLIzI" target="_blank">Lift & Firm Moisturiser</a> is a face cream designed to help firm the skin and diminish fine lines. It contains Sea Amber to help stimulate collagen production to help lift and firm the skin and Anise Extract which aids in reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.<br />
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I used these products for about one week morning and evening and they didn't make any notable difference however I have always been of the opinion that it can take roughly 4 weeks before you start to see any visible difference using products due to skin cell turnover. They didn't make my skin breakout which is always a concern when starting a new product and considering the number of late nights I've been having, the Lift & Firm Intensive Eye Serum must be doing something as normally my eyes would be so puffy with dark circles. <br />
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<br />Chloe's Alopecian Existencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09136054735376004266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161045161734269295.post-4021639472854836422012-12-20T10:46:00.000+00:002012-12-20T10:46:00.657+00:00On the fifth day of Christmas my true love gave to me...Big hair from <a href="http://richardward.com/shop/" target="_blank">Richard Ward</a>...<br />
<a href="http://richardward.com/shop/styling/volumiser-root-booster.html" target="_blank">Couture Hair by Richard Ward</a> is a volumising root booster which also helps to control thin, flyaway or fine/weak hair... and for those of you that know me know that I have these problems with me hair.<br />
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It's been formulated with Humidity Defence technology that helps cope with all kinds of weather from the grey, drizzle of London to the heat and humidity of Thailand. It also contains Kukui oil and wheat protein that helps boost volume in your hair without the sticky, tacky residue other volumisers can leave you.<br />
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You apply this to damp hair in sections from the roots to mid lengths and blow dry your hair as normal. You can also spritz on dry as hair and style your hair as normal. It will leave your hair more volumous without looking over-styled and gives your hair a lustrous texture. I will be definitely investing in a full size bottle of this when this one runs out!Chloe's Alopecian Existencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09136054735376004266noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161045161734269295.post-77744449386986941322012-12-07T10:50:00.000+00:002012-12-07T10:50:14.367+00:00On the fourth day of Christmas my true love gave to me...Soft, touchable hands from <a href="http://uk.loccitane.com/l'occitane-uk-natural-beauty-products-from-provence,83,1,28669,323292.htm" target="_blank">L'Occitane</a>.<br />
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I've actually used this <a href="http://uk.loccitane.com/shea-butter-hand-cream--travel-size-,83,1,29994,271438.htm" target="_blank">Shea Butter Hand Cream</a> on and off for many years and have always loved it.<br />
It contains 20% Shea Butter which is very nourishing for your skin (great during winter months) and it's high in antioxidant Vitamin E to keep skin hydrated. This hand cream also absorbs really well into your skin so you're not left with a greasy feeling on your skin. Make sure you massage it into your cuticles as well!<br />
Now that the weather has definitely cooled and I'm having to wear gloves much more, my skin has become so much drier and my cuticles have definitely looked better.<br />
The great thing about this hand cream is that it comes in 2 different sizes. It comes in the full 150ml size which is great to leave by your bed so you always remember to use it before going to bed and it comes in a handy 30ml travel size so that you will always have some in your bag or your desk at work so your hands stay soft and smooth all day long.<br />
<br />Chloe's Alopecian Existencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09136054735376004266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161045161734269295.post-18904638704043224792012-12-07T09:59:00.002+00:002012-12-07T09:59:28.471+00:00On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me...Full, black lashes from <a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk/" target="_blank">Benefit Cosmetics</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk/product/view/theyre-real" target="_blank">They're real! Mascara</a> is a great find. It's a long lasting mascara that adds volume, length and lift.<br />
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It is so long lasting that it's actually quite difficult to remove. I find I need to use an oil based cleanser to remove the majority of it but then I need to follow that with another eye make up remover to remove the rest of it... However if you do happen to sleep in it (which is always unadvisable) you wont wake up with it all over your face or pillow... Of course I never do this...<br />
My eyelashes are not the longest or the darkest so a good mascara is always something I'm on the lookout for.<br />
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<br />Chloe's Alopecian Existencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09136054735376004266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161045161734269295.post-21368218353607708552012-12-05T15:12:00.003+00:002012-12-05T15:12:51.167+00:00On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me...Super curly lashes...<br />
From <a href="http://thevintagecosmeticcompany.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Vintage Cosmetics Company</a> I received a new eyelash curler. I've always been a big fan of curling my lashes and my current eyelash curler definitely needed to be replaced so you can imagine my happiness when on the 2nd day of December I opened the window of my advent calendar and there was my brand new <a href="http://thevintagecosmeticcompany.co.uk/vintage-curlers.html" target="_blank">vintage eyelash curler</a>.<br />
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In such a pretty little box as well. So now I can say goodbye to my (very) old eyelash curler and get started with my shiny, new one...</div>
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I've spoken to some people who don't see the necessity of having an eyelash curler but the difference it makes to my lashes is just short of false lashes. They just make your eyes pop open.</div>
Chloe's Alopecian Existencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09136054735376004266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161045161734269295.post-74989033876114847012012-12-04T14:24:00.003+00:002012-12-04T14:24:46.011+00:00On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me...Ruby red nails...<br />
Opening my advent calendar on December 1st and out popped a gorgeous little bottle of <a href="http://www.mavala.co.uk/" target="_blank">Mavala</a> nail polish in a <a href="http://www.mavala.co.uk/nails/colour/mini-colors" target="_blank">glittery, ruby red. Number 385</a> to be exact.<br />
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It's a perfect red to kickstart the christmas with festive nails. And what's better is that the colour goes on really well that you could get away with doing only 1 coat plus your top and bottom coat.<br />
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I've always been a loyal user of OPI and Essie however I think I'm willing to open my eyes and branch out into other brands of nail products especially one as pretty as this.<br />
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This may just be my go to festive season colour especially for Christmas Day.Chloe's Alopecian Existencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09136054735376004266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161045161734269295.post-41317431953818457592012-11-07T22:21:00.000+00:002012-11-07T22:33:54.705+00:00The One item everybody should ownAny Australian girl will tell you the one product she will always have on her person is <a href="http://www.lucaspapaw.com.au/" target="_blank">Lucas' Papaw Ointment</a>. <br />
This seriously cheap and cheerful ointment is one of those multi use products that you can use for practically anything...<br />
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I use it as my lip balm everyday and in winter I occasionally get a spot of eczema and it works a treat. On the tube it is also said to be topical treatment to be used for boils, burns, chafing, cuts, cracked skin, gravel rash, splinters, open wounds, insect bites and nappy rash. I also use it if I have flyaways and need to tame them, to tidy my eyebrows and if my cuticles are looking particularly dry.<br />
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It's made in Brisbane (where I'm from), you can get it in any pharmacy and supermarket, it's about incredibly affordable and it lasts so long. <br />
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Unfortunately due to a ruling by the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency in the UK, Lucas' Papaw Ointment is classified as a medicine due to its benefits and as of July 2012 it was not permitted to sell to buyers. However suppliers are expected the license permits to be sorted soon and will hopefully be stocking the product again by Christmas 2012... Fingers crossed! In the UK the main supplier of Lucas' Papaw Ointment is <a href="http://www.pawpawshop.co.uk/" target="_blank">The PawpawShop London</a> and it is also stocked in Boots occasionally.Chloe's Alopecian Existencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09136054735376004266noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161045161734269295.post-70879855854729199752012-10-17T22:44:00.001+01:002012-10-17T22:44:33.968+01:00The ultimate in anti-ageingI know my last post was about a <a href="http://www.dermalogica.com/uk/" target="_blank">Dermalogica</a> product but one of my best friends expressed her concern with ageing, particularly around the eyes so I thought I'd share one of my secrets.<br />
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Dermalogica created <a href="http://www.dermalogica.com/uk/html/products/power-rich-62.html?type=product_system&cat=AGE+smart%E2%84%A2" target="_blank">Power Rich</a> which is a ridiculously potent moisturising treatment that can replace your eye cream, serum AND moisturiser!!! For me, I use it just as an eye cream in order to preserve this little beauty. You get 5x 8ml tubes in a box and a squeezing key that ensures you use every last drop of this cream as well.<br />
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This cream stimulates collagen production which increases skin firmness, it stimulates skin cell renewal leaving your skin looking fresh while treating prematurely aged skin. <br />
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You can use this all over your face but if the eyes (or any other area) are a particular concern, just apply the tiniest amount concentrating on that particular concern. I can get 18 months out of the 5 tubes which does make it an extremely affordable eye cream despite the initial outlay. <br />
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This is probably one of the most amazing products I have ever tried... and I have tried many.Chloe's Alopecian Existencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09136054735376004266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161045161734269295.post-56328000990499307022012-10-01T22:59:00.003+01:002012-10-01T22:59:58.522+01:00Boost your skin renewalI've been working with <a href="http://www.dermalogica.com/uk/" target="_blank">Dermalogica</a> in both Australia and the UK for 7 or so years now. Recently I started using the <a href="http://www.dermalogica.com/uk/html/products/skin-renewal-booster-29.html?type=function&cat=concentrated+boosters" target="_blank">Skin Renewal Booster</a> and it reminds me why I love this brand so much!<br />
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Since moving to London I've found my skin is a bit drier and more prone to the occasional breakouts. I'm still terrified of ageing so I wanted a serum to use under my moisturiser. <br />
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What does the <a href="http://www.dermalogica.com/uk/html/products/skin-renewal-booster-29.html?type=function&cat=concentrated+boosters" target="_blank">Skin Renewal Booster</a> do exactly? It's more of a case of what it doesn't do really...<br />
It's a super concentrate of hydroxy acids to gently exfoliate dead skin cells and reveal a brighter complexion. It's also got a boost of Vitamins A and C to give the skin a dose of antioxidants to fight ageing and pigmentation! <br />
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Salicylic and Lactic Acid are the exfoliating agents which also minimise breakouts and congestion! <br />
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When I first started using it I noticed a slight tingling sensation due to the acids munching away but that settled down very quickly. I also experienced a mild breakout which was more underlying congestion coming to the surface of the skin and it healed very quickly! Remember No Picking! <br />
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I couldn't have asked for a better product to look after my concerns. This booster has seriously pumped up the volume of my normal skincare routine!Chloe's Alopecian Existencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09136054735376004266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161045161734269295.post-14314862718633130742012-09-24T08:35:00.001+01:002012-09-24T08:35:16.779+01:00Colour Pop Lips
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<span class="s1">Interestingly enough the colour I wanted was a colour I saw Kourtney Kardashian wearing in an advert for the latest season of Keeping Up with the Kardashians and Google proved unhelpful when I tried to find out what colour she had on so in the end I had to do my own detective work to try and match it.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">I think I have succeeded! <b>MAC</b> came to the rescue with their <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/168/310/Products/Lips/Lipstick/Lipstick/index.tmpl"><span class="s2"><b>Amplified Creme Lipstick</b></span></a> in <b>Impassioned</b>.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">It's not quite as coraly as I wanted but it suits my skin tone perfectly!</span></div>
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<span class="s1">It's a hot, bold colour that really pops and when paired with a primer and a lip pencil the staying power is fantastic! Seriously strong staying power... I put it on after lunch, worked all afternoon, went to an event in the evening and then went out for dinner and when I got home... still perfectly in place.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amplified Lipstick in Impassioned, Pro Longwear Lip Liner in In Anticipation and Lip Prep+Prime</td></tr>
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Chloe's Alopecian Existencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09136054735376004266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161045161734269295.post-3876555001543386232012-09-19T20:55:00.003+01:002012-09-19T20:55:45.980+01:00The fuss about BB Creams<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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Every other skincare and make up company has been jumping on the BB Cream bandwagon and I've decided to investigate what the fuss is all about?</div>
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A BB cream is designed to provide an all-in-one face product and provide the skin with a serum, moisturiser, primer, foundation and sunblock. Sounds too good to be true right?</div>
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Enter <b>Smashbox <a href="http://www.smashbox.com/product/6039/21835/Face/Tinted-Moisturizer/SMASHBOX-CAMERA-READY-BB-CREAM-BROAD-SPECTRUM-SPF-35/New/index.tmpl" target="_blank">camera ready BB Cream SPF 35</a>.</b><br />
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As it says on the packaging it really is a "complexion miracle worker". It moisturises, primes, perfects, protects AND controls oil all in one product. And what's even better is the sun protecting ingredients are Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide which provide broad spectrum protection and are much more gentle on the skin as an added perk. </div>
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Chloe's Alopecian Existencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09136054735376004266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161045161734269295.post-43094087011098339032012-09-14T12:38:00.001+01:002012-09-19T21:01:11.592+01:00Tired eyes?I was recently introduced to a the French skincare company <b><a href="http://www.yonka.com/anglais/index-ang-Nouveautes-hydralia-Serum-Vital.asp" target="_blank">YonKa</a></b> and decided to give one of their eye creams a go. I have this fear of ageing and would love to do so as graciously as possible. As a Beauty Therapist with many years of experience, I find that the eyes are one of the first places that start to show your age (and lie about it as well).<br />
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Thankfully genetics have been on my side and the telltale signs of crows feet are yet to appear so I'm intent on looking 30 when I'm 40 so using an eye cream daily should help me achieve that goal (I hope).</div>
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Back to this YonKa eye cream I've decided to try, the <b><a href="http://www.yonka.com/anglais/produits-beaute/visage/yeux-levres.asp" target="_blank">Nutri-Contour</a></b> for eyes and lips.<br />
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I've been using this for a week now, applying it morning and evening and I love it. It's lightweight but really hydrating. I also put a thick layer on my lips one night before I went to bed and in the morning my lips were super soft and I swear they looked plumper!<br />
I've also found that it's an excellent base for my eyeshadow as well which is always a plus as I hate touching up my makeup during the day. Anything that helps right?<br />
About the actual product itself. It contains extracts of chamomile, mint essential oils and vitamins E, PP and F. It helps to nourish the eye and lip area and helps to promote resiliency. And the antioxidants help fight free radical damage and slow the ageing process.<br />
I think I'm going to keep using this product and hope it lets me keep my eyes wrinkle free... </div>
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