My No Makeup - Makeup Products.

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I have recently travelled to Italy and while I loved the whole trip, the humidity and heat really forced me to change up my makeup game. Goodbye full coverage foundation, matte lipstick and loads of concealer. It was time for a no-makeup - makeup look that will make me look fresh while not looking cakey and unnatural. 

I think I really perfected my routine throughout the week in Rome, Capri and Sorrento. So today I thought I would share with you my current go-to natural makeup products. I hope you enjoy it! 

Vita Liberata Beauty Blur - my foundation / base product for a natural glow with a little coverage to cover some minor imperfections. I am simply obsessed with this product and have got countless compliments on my skin since wearing it! Honestly, if you only get one product from this post - make this it! 

By Terry CC Celularose Brightening CC Serum - I like to layer my Vita Liberata Beauty Blur with this CC Serum when I want some extra glowiness! I sometimes opt for the shade Apricot Glow or the shade Sunny Flash depending if want to look a bit more bronzed or not. I cannot live without them!

Bobbi Brown Nude Finish Illuminating Powder - The setting powder of choice when I want to add some extra longevity to my base without looking like I used powder at all. It is so fine and glowy, it's unbelievable! 

By Terry Ombre Blackstar - This creamy eyeshadow stick has been a lifesaver! Such easy application and lasting power. I am obsessed! I go between the shades Blond Opal (my fave), Frozen Quartz and Misty Rock depending on my mood and occasion. 

Artdeco Liquid Liner Intense - in the shade brown. I love a brown winged liner if I go for a soft "barely there" makeup look. Such a beautiful way to frame your eye while not making the look seem heavy. This one lasts the whole day on me. I highly recommend it!

Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Highlighter - this highlighter is no joke! I love to use it during the night time when I want to look like a literal goddess. It gives a beautiful but intense glow, so if you are not a fan of that I recommend you skip this one. Otherwise, you will adore this one for sure! 

Yves Saint Laurent Tatouage Couture - the liquid lipstick that really is fool-proof. I brought with me the shade singular taupe and loved it so much. This lipstick is so thin, especially for a liquid lip, yet has great pigmentation and lasting power. I can apply it without a mirror and it still looks flawless. 

One thing to add: I always think that a good skincare routine really does half the job if you want to achieve that gorgeous "barely there" makeup look. I will have a post up about my updated skincare routine soon so keep your eyes peeled. 

What are your go-to products for a no-makeup makeup look? I am curious!

x Lisa

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Why You Should Invest In Your Jewelry.

I think we have all been there: the shiny beautiful (and most importantly cheap) jewelry in high street shops caught our attention and we just had to have it! Maybe this time they will last a bit longer than a few days... but anyway, who cares? It's just a few euros so whatever... Right? Wrong. 

Okay of course there is no right answer and just because I think that mentality is wrong, you do you! (So please don't come for me...). But I really do believe investing in your jewelry is the smarter move. 

And why is that?

Well firstly, they do last much much longer, if not forever. I wear my gold jewelry every single day. Whether I am sleeping, showering, jumping into the pool or applying sunscreen. It's has been through all of it. I remember wearing my H&M costume jewelry for just a few days, while carefully removing everything before washing my hands or getting any kind of water on it... and yet my finger turned green and the pieces black much quicker than I would have liked. 

So if you invest in just a few pieces you absolutely ADORE they will make you happy forever. So in the end cost-per-wear will be so much lower than your fake pieces. Basically, a no-brainer when you want to make the financially smart decision! 

Also, obviously, wearing your pieces forever and not throwing away literal plastic every few weeks is also environmentally the more responsible decision. Quality over quantity! 

Lastly, I like to think of my purchases as investments anytime I can. And jewelry is such an easy way to do that! In the end, your 18K gold pieces will most probably hold their value (or go up) unlike the costume jewelry in your average high street store. Of course, designer costume jewelry is a different story. But honestly, for that money, I would always go for real gold. 

One of my favourite shops for high-quality gold jewellery with the cutest designs is HEY AMORE. A Munich based online shop, that gets all their handpicked 18K gold pieces directly from Italy. I have the necklaces VENEZIA and MILANO for a beautiful layered look. I like to pair them with my cute elephant pendants KENYA and INDIA or the beautiful ladybug COCCINELLA. The ring SI really rounds up the whole look for me. Here are just a few more pieces that I am absolutely lusting over!

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Go and have a browse yourself... you won't be disappointed!

x Lisa  

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