Dior Diorskin Nude BB Cream

BB creams are the most ambiguous beauty products by far. 

I 'm not going to tell you what a BB cream is because I 'm sure you know all about it. In case you don't, here's a relevant wiki article http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BB_cream .

The brands try to impress us by showering their BB products with all and every possible benefits: they improve skin, protect it from aggravating external factors, give a healthy glow, etc...

The problem is that - at least to my experience - these are just promises that stay promises. 

Anyhow, it is quite far fetched to believe that a beauty product can make any significant difference to your skin, especially since we 're not talking about a skincare item.

So, bottom line is that I don't expect anything miraculous from a BB cream but still I do expect a few things: 

- Comfort: I don't want a mattifying product nor an oil leak on my face.

- Moisture: being on the dehydrated side, I do need all the moisture I can get

- Weight: I want something light, that I forget I have it on

- Skinlike: I want something to literally melt in my skin, to become one with it

- Freshness: I want something to boost up the appearance of my skin, some extra notches in freshness and youthfulness (who doesn't?)

- Coverage : I 'm not talking about a full on, geisha style face, but I do need something to even out some discolorations and flaws.

I don't look for SPF in a BB cream. Let me explain myself:

Being quite fair and not so very young anymore, it is a fact that over the years sun damage has left a few traces behind. So, it 's been a few years now that I religiously use a separate sunblock, every day, year around, and I find that SPF included in moisturizers, BB creams etc is not that effective, even if it 's quite high (30 and above).

A very important factor for me in a BB cream is the shade as well and that is because most BB creams are quite dark. The only one I had found that was light enough was Missha M in shade #13, but I never quite liked it because on me it looked ashen, flat, lifeless. Apart from that it's quite good, with a very good coverage. I also used to have a Skin79 BB cream but it looked even more like the dead are amongst us, lol!

So, when I read all the raves about the Dior one I was not interested at all.

Until one day, I saw a video/demo on YouTube and it looked quite decent. So, when Hondos had a 35% off I decided to give it a try.

And guess what? It's all I wear every day, I love it so much that the tube is already half empty.

Why I love it? Because it ticks all the above boxes and especially shade #1 is a beautiful fair color with a pink tint that perks up my otherwise sallow complexion.

When I put it on my skin looks fresh, youthful, radiant, more plump and flawless. It looks good and it also feels good. Also, it has a beautiful consistency, not runny nor thick and it glides on like a dream.

Here 's a comparison to the Missha M #13 (on the left).

Last but not least, when I need a little extra coverage I mix it with my foundation and it works like a charm every time.

I even wear under foundation when I want a really flawless result.

So, this is a very dear product to me and I'm definitely repurchasing. 

In case you 're interested ask for a sample prior to purchase. You can even bring a little pot or vial to the counter and ask the SA to put some in.

There is also a BB Dior concealer and it goes without saying that as soon as there is a 35% off out there, I 'm grabbing one!

In general I quite like the whole Nude Dior line, here 's my review of the powder makeup http://scrapgalgrlovesblush.blogspot.gr/2013/01/dior-diorskin-nude-natural-glow-fresh.html

That 's it for now, I hope you 're all well and thriving!

June Glowbox!

Second attempt!

Subscription boxes are available in Greece a few months now but my first encounter with them was just last May when I decided to buy a one month subscription to Cherrybox. My expectations were quite moderate because i was not familiar with most of the brands used in these boxes, but I got pretty excited while waiting to receive it and I was quite pleased with it, mainly because it included a generous travel size of Philosykos by Diptyque, you can read my rave about it here

While I was considerating if I should purchase June's as well, I found out that it was sold out.

A few days later I saw a mention somewhere about Glowbox, I looked it online, quite liked it, cost 12€ for one month subscription (free delivery) so I ordered it.

First thing first: we're talking about extra speedy delivery, I think it just took one-two days to reach my doorstep.

The box itself is well done and I'm sure I'll find a use for it.

What's inside the box is what impressed me the most, because every item was from brands that I knew of, even if I hadn't as yet tried any of their products.

That's better Yummy Mummy: It's an anti-cellulite product with caffeine, if I'm patient enough to use it for a month I will tell you how it works, lol! It's a full size product and the average sale price is 15€.

Apivita sunscreen 50+SPF: well, this is definitely my cup of tea but it will stay sealed because I just stocked up on my favotite La Roche Posay Anthelios Xl. It's size makes it ideal for travels.

Avon Mega Effects mascara: i was sooo excited to see this! My hands are itcy to open it and try it right away but I already have the Maybelline Falsies and a Mac one in rotation, so I'll wait. I know, we're talking about hardcore mental drills here the knd of " no, I 'll patient and will not open it, I can do it, I can do it" lol!

Full size product, it costs 8€ if I'm not mistaken.

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse: another item that I wanted to try desperately but for some reason never purchased so far, happy camper here! Generous travel size once more (30ml), it will last me a while.

Sephora Sunset on the Beach nailpolish: this is a very pretty color, pink red with pink shimmer. Love it! Full size as well, these nailpolishes cost 5€ I think.

Jane Iredale Lip & Cheek stain in Forever Pink: I wanted to try this brand for a while now and I'm very pleased with this sample. It is on the tiny size, it's true, but still handy because it can fit in the smallest purse. It's like an almost colorless lip balm but it's supposed to actually acquire a tint after a few minutes. It does feel moisturizing on the lips but as for the color, I can't see any worth mentioning tint. I haven't tried it on the cheeks though, i feel that it will stay "wet".

I also liked the "menu", it's very colorful and fun.

I'm definitely going to buy it again, i hope that July's Glowbox doesn't sell out instantly!

That's all for now, I hope you're all well and thriving!

Glowbox June 2013

For some reason I can't upload photos, please bare with me until I find out what's the problem!

Subscription boxes are available in Greece a few months now but my first encounter with them was just last May when I decided to buy a one month subscription to Cherrybox. My expectations were quite moderate because i was not familiar with most of the brands used in these boxes, but I got pretty excited while waiting to receive it and I was quite pleased with it, mainly because it included a generous travel size of Philosykos by Diptyque, you can read my rave about it here

While I was considerating if I should purchase June's as well, I found out that it was sold out.

A few days later I saw a mention somewhere about Glowbox, I looked it online, quite liked it, cost 12€ for one month subscription (free delivery) so I ordered it.

First thing first: we're talking about extra speedy delivery, I think it just took one-two days to reach my doorstep.

The box itself is well done and I'm sure I'll find a use for it.

What's inside the box is what impressed me the most, because every item was from brands that I knew of, even if I hadn't as yet tried any of their products.

That's better Yummy Mummy: It's an anti-cellulite product with caffeine, if I'm patient enough to use it for a month I will tell you how it works, lol! It's a full size product and the average sale price is 15€.

Apivita sunscreen 50+SPF: well, this is definitely my cup of tea but it will stay sealed because I just stocked up on my favotite La Roche Posay Anthelios Xl. It's size makes it ideal for travels.

Avon Mega Effects mascara: i was sooo excited to see this! My hands are itcy to open it and try it right away but I already have the Maybelline Falsies and a Mac one in rotation, so I'll wait. I know, we're talking about hardcore mental drills here the knd of " no, I 'll patient and will not open it, I can do it, I can do it" lol!

Full size product, it costs 8€ if I'm not mistaken.

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse: another item that I wanted to try desperately but for some reason never purchased so far, happy camper here! Generous travel size once more (30ml), it will last me a while.

Sephora Sunset on the Beach nailpolish: this is a very pretty color, pink red with pink shimmer. Love it! Full size as well, these nailpolishes cost 5€ I think.

Jane Iredale Lip & Cheek stain in Forever Pink: I wanted to try this brand for a while now and I'm very pleased with this sample. It is on the tiny size, it's true, but still handy because it can fit in the smallest purse. It's like an almost colorless lip balm but it's supposed to actually acquire a tint after a few minutes. It does feel moisturizing on the lips but as for the color, I can't see any worth mentioning tint. I haven't tried it on the cheeks though, i feel that it will stay "wet".

I also liked the "menu", it's very colorful and fun.

I'm definitely going to buy it again, i hope that July's Glowbox doesn't sell out instantly!

That's all for now, I hope you're all well and thriving!

 

 

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