[Review] SkinFood Egg White Pore Mark

Hello my wonderful readers!

I hope you are all doing well ^_^ Today I have a review for you, a very loved item that is a staple in my beauty regime, the Egg White Pore Mask from SkinFood. 

I am a big fan of masks, mostly because I have oily(combo) skin, so sometimes I really need an extra step to feel absolutely clean and fresh. Due to oiliness in my T-zone and the inner cheecks (close to my nose) I have quite large pores especially on my nose and inner cheecks. Although I am convinced that there is no product that can absolutely "erase" pores, there are products that can help minimize their appearance even for a while :)

And although clay masks are my all time favourite, and actually the best remedy for oily and acne prone skin, I consider them a bit rough for daily/frequent use. Clay can is really detoxifying and can cause irritation if you have sensitive skin or if you use it really frequently. That is why I purchased this mask here. It contains egg white, which is known for its purifying properties and minimizes the appearance of pores (for a short time though :P ). It also contains lactic acid and kaolin (chinese clay), which both eliminate pore-clogging impurities and make your skin feel fresh.

I apologise for the lack of photo, but this mask is white. It is a thick paste in concistency, like a usual clay mask. It smells really nice and it spreads on the face nicely and smoothly. It has soft texture and a little goes a long way, which doesn't happen with many masks. What I like is that when it dries out it doesn't create the "mask-face" that green clay does. It doesn't get crunchy, or itchy or anything like that. It dries out smoothly and it is very easy to rinse it off which I appreciate because I hate trying to rub masks off my face.
The lil bucket contains 100ml of product and I purchased it for ~10$ (~7,50euros) on Ebay with free shipping. It has lasted me for ever, so I can't even complain a bit about the price. Definitely worth its money.

I use it twice per week, along with other masks (depending on how my skin feels). I lov the fact that it makes my skin feel clean, detoxified and fresh without leaving it extra dried out and sensitive. I actually feel so comfortable when I take this off and definitely oil-free :D I would surely recommend it to people with sensitive skin as it is quite calming and it doesn't irritate. 

Now about the pore issue: I definitely saw that my complexion was more radiant after some uses. I noticed it minimized my pores a bit, but that was only temporary, not like I expected anything else to be honest, I wish there was a medical pore-problem treatment. If you have used raw egg whites as a mask before, you will notice it has a similar effect. It also offers oil-free face due to the kaolin. As I always say, don't expect miracles to happens just with products, skin is a living organism and you can't always do much if it decides it wants you to have a pimple :P
I would definitely recommend this mask to you, it is always good to have a handy mask like that around. Good for being clean without feeling dry.

If you have any questions or recommendations, do not hesitate to leave a comment down below ^__^
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My 5 Favorite Perfumes for Fall/Winter

Hello beauties!

It's officially the first day of Fall, and even though it's still quite warm here in Greece, I can feel the autumn on my skin. The weather has become more moody and rainy and winter clothing is already out! I am not super duper excited about Fall or Winter, since I prefer Spring more than any season, but I am happy cause I will get to wear my favorite perfumes again.

I am not a huge perfume fan, I don't really wear perfumes once the weather gets warm and all the perfumes I own are presents from family and friends. In the colder months, though, I  like wearing perfume since the layers of clothing don't let the smell get overwhelming.

Today I will introduce you to a small part of my collection, my winter time perfumes. I really love these and I wear them a lot. As a quick note, I love citrucy smells, but these pefumes have a really warm note to them so that's why I never wear them during summer. To some of you they might smell too light, especially if you are a "heavy" perfume lover. Nonetheless, in case you are looking for something new to try out, check out this blog post :D


1. Korres "Vanilla, Freesia, Lychee Eau de Toilette" (50ml)

I simply adore this one! It is by far my favorite. It was a gift from my grandmother last year on my graduation and I used it non stop since then. It came out on 2011, so it's not a very old one in terms of launch. If you are a vanilla lover like me you should definitelly give it a go because it is amazing. I cannot stop sniffing myself when I wear it >.< It is really inexpensive, around 20euros here more or less in a set with the body lotion. For all my friends from abroad here and here is where you can find it. I suppose there are other places too, just thought I would give a little help. The vanilla scent is very very prominent, and it also has powdery and woody tones to it. I wouldn't necessarily say that it is a day or night time perfume, I wear it whenever I feel like I want some more warmth in my life :D It is easy to wear both day and night though and it lasts moderatelly long.


2. Lolita Lempicka Le Premier Parfum

 This perfume has been a part of me since middle school. My best friend is half french so she obviously knew all the latest brand trends in France back then and she always had this perfume in her bag everywhere. She kindly lend me some of it so many times because back then I didn't even wear any perfume at all, but I really liked this one.
Some years ago I decided to purchase it myself ( it's the only perfum I have purchased myself actually). I purchased it from Hondos Center for 20euros which is actually a steal even if the bottle was a christmas edition tiny one of 20ml. (Hondos Center has some great value deals during Christmas so keep an eye for them). Still to me it worths the money, and I will definitelly invest in a bigger bottle when I run out of this, even though sometimes I think that smaller bottles are better because it is less likely that the perfume will go bad over the years. The bottle is just like a jewel and it is so cute :3
It has noticeable notes of vanilla, violet and licorice, lilly and jasmine and some base notes of musk. It is powdery, sweet and softly spicy with some woody and floral tones too. It's longevity is super strong and I think it is perferable to be worn at night, although I do not particularly follow this rule myself :P
It is definitely on the pricey side, I have seen prices from 37 to 50euros depending on the type of lolita you will choose and the ml.

Note: The are literally a gazillion types of Lolita Lempicka, I think they come out with a new one every year or something like that and they also launch limited edition-type of Lolitas. I suggest you go and test all of them to find the perfect one for you, although from my experience and the smell tests on several of the other perfumes of this line, I still find this to be the best even after all these years.


3.United Colors of Benetton "Energy (woman)" (50ml)

This was launched in 2008 and it is a staple in my collection. I wear it so frequently and still it doesn't run out xD It was given to me by my aunt and I love it. You can find it on Hondos Center or online if it's no longer available (which I doubt). As far as I know it's really affordable (I have seen some girls saying it costs 10 euros or something like that) although I am afraid I do not know the exact price as of now. It has vanilla and citrus tones, and it is also powdery and sweet. It contains vanilla and sandalwood, patchouli and grapefruit which is my favorite fruit *__* . Some recommend it even for the summer time, and I admit that it is perhaps the lightest of these fragrances here maybe because of the citrus notes, but still for me is quite heavy to wear during summer so I prefer it during fall. It lasts long and I think you will really like it.

4. Burberry "The Beat" Eau de Parfum (50ml)

 This was given to me by my other grandmother and to my surprise it is one of my favourites. It was a set with a 100ml body lotion in a very nice box. It was launched in 2008 but I only got hold of it 2-3 years ago. This perfume is weird because objectively speaking it is not a very heavy one nor is it a very light one either. For me it is heavy enough to use during winter, but I could say that it is easily worn during spring as well. This has to do with your taste of course. It is musky, woody and citrucy; it contains muck, bergamont and mandarin orange as well as some spices. I wear it both day and night since it is not too heavy and I find it lasts long. The body lotion has especially strong smell and it is perfect for summer if you are like me and you don't particurarly like to wear perfumes once the temperature is high.
It is on the pricey side as well, from my research I found it costs something near 50euros (which depends on the store and season and it may vary). I think it worths though, if it meets your tastes I think you should definitelly have it :) I found a useful US only link, in case you are interested here.



5.Jennifer Lopez "Miami Glow" (30ml)

 This was a gift from my aunt long ago and it is still one of my favorites. It was launched in 2005 so is one of my oldest fragrances. The amount of compliments I get when I wear this is from another planet. Everyone says I smell amazing. I usually avoid "superstars'-made" products because I dunno...I have this weird thought that they may not be as good or something like that. This was a pleasant surprise. If you like heavy fragrances in general then this is a summer must for you. To be honest this is advertised as a summery fragrance but as I said I find some smells heavy for that particular time so I wear this mostly during winter. It's nonetheless quite light. It has vanilla, citrus and coconut notes (even though I swear I don't smell any coconut there, because if I did I would have returned the bottle back to the store immediately- I hate coconut). Thankfully the musk and vanilla notes cover this beautifully.
As you can see here it is not expensive at all and I think that once you try it you are gonna wear it a lot no matter the season. It lasts surprisingly long and I will definitelly gonna buy it again when I run out of it.


So these were my top 5 winter fragrances! As you can see I have a weird love relationship with vanilla since it is found in all my perfumes. I admit that some of them may be a little light for winter, considering that I have weirdly light tastes when it comes to perfumes but I think you will like all of them no matter what. It is up to you when you are going to wear them :) I hope I helped in case you wanted to try something new! Come back and give me feedback if you purchased any of these lately or if you already have them, I'd love to hear what you think about them ^__^

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[Review] Etude House Proof 10 Eye Primer

Hello my awesome readers!

I have a new review for you today, about a product I can't live without. It's eye primer, this time from Etude House. Needless to say that I adore eye primers and I think they are the best thing ever invented because my eyelids get so oily throughout the day and that makes eyeshadows crease and apply really weird and sheer. Anyways, let's get down to business.

I used to swear by Avon's eyeshadow primer for which I have an extensive review and a Q&A section on eye primers, but since I tried this one, it has become my favourite.

I purchased it on Ebay for about 7$ or so (~5,50 euros). It is really affordable and it contains 10ml of product. It comes in a lil bottle type of container like that with a concealer type applicator. I cannot say that I am a fan of the packaging at all. I think a lot of product will be wasted this way cause it will stay around the bottle walls and also I won't probably be sure when I will need to buy a new one. I would totally prefer it to be in a squeeze tube, it would be so much better and more travel friendly. This one's cap is so long while the container itself is really small so it makes no sense to me to be honest.

I had no scent at all. Its colour is that of soft pinkish-fleshy type and it dries out almost clear. It doesn't have any coverage, so in case you want something opaque to cover any eyelid discolorations and darkness I wouldn't recommend it. 

It is a fantastic eyeshadow primer though. I grips the eyeshadow like magnet and oh my God, it doesn't crease at all!! I have tested it under various circumstances and it never failed me. I have worn it for more than 12h straight, while working out intensely (happens from time to time if I choose to workout right after I come back home from outside), in severe heat and humidity and it stayed put. I noticed some reaaaally minor breakdown after 12h but really I don't even consider it a flaw since my eyelids are super oily. I have never been so happy about a product before.

It also makes my eyeshadows pop no matter how bad quality they are and it also works great with stick eyeshadows. It makes everything slide and blend so easily but still adhere so well!

Some people said that it works like Urban Decay's primer potion. I have never tried that one, so I can't really say anything about that, but I suppose that they might be right. It is an excellent product, and I would definitelly recommend it to everyone, especially those of you with oily lids or those of you who are out of the house the whole day and you hate frequent touchups. I would guess you would need to touch up your eyeshadow only once throught the day (considering you wouldn't go home at all for a day). It is very inexpensive so even if it doesn't work for you (which I doubt) you wouldn't cry for the money you spent :P
I also use it on the lower lashline because it is super lightweight and it helps my eyeshadow and pencil not to smudge and smear.

So that's it for the eye primer, if you still have any questions don't hesitate to leave a comment down below :)
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30.000 views celebration and FACEBOOK PAGE!

Hey guys!

Today I won't be posting any reviews ( I promise I will soon :D). My blog have reached 30.000+ views and I am really so excited and happy! When I wrote my first review I never believed that so many people would visit.

 I tried my best since day 1 to write only good reviews, my honest opinion about the products I own, so that you would find it easier to choose once you are ready to add stuff in your cart. I will continue to do that as long as I have new things to try out! I find it good though that I should step up a bit and add some more features. That's why I made a facebook page to celebrate :D I would appreciate it so much if you headed over there and followed/liked and/or share my page and blog with your friends :)

I have a lot of ideas regarding new stuff on my blog such as DIY's, more "Skinview" 's in which I talk about alternative beauty methods, beauty from withing and natural ways of solving problems, and I am also thinking of adding some makeup pictorials (tutorials). I do not own a DSLR camera so I am afraid I won't be able to make videos, but I do hope that I will be able to take good pictures of my makeup step by step!

You are very very welcome to give me ideas as to what you would like to see in my blog in the future and very welcome to request any makeup look if I decide that I can indeed create the pictorials. That's all for now, thanks so much each and everyone of you that shared/liked/commented on my blog posts and those of you who are following me here!

I hope you have a very nice day! I will be happy to see you in my facebook page[ https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Beauty-Reviewer/1510362239209297?ref=tn_tnmn] ;) Stay tuned for my next post!! <3

[Review] Olay Beauty Fluid

Hello my lovely readers!!

Long time no see, I apologise for that :| Summer has taken its toll on me and I felt kinda lightheaded and lazy. September is here (not that I am happy about it xD) and a cycle of new things begin ^__^  Today I have a new review for you, about the super raved Olay Beauty Fluid.

I bought this pretty bottle while I was in UK. I was looking for a new light moisturizer back then because it was spring. I researched a bit too much about it, mostly in the Boots' site. The reviews were countless and most of them were raving about that product, making me want it even more because it sounded like it was a miracle in a bottle.

I bought it from Superdrug for 3.99£ which was a great offer. I think it was a little while before Mother's Day so I found it on a special edition pachaging as well. I think it looks super cute :3 The bottle contains 200ml, so I had a face that was like "Oh nyes, so much product, it will last me quite some time!".

I started using it late spring. It has a runny light texture and smells great. As always I was discouraged because the label said it's suitable for all skin types. Whenever I see that I always pass by, but I just couldn't get the reviews I had read off my head: "Amazing! I use it everyday and my skin looks better than it did when I was younger!", "We have been using this in our family for centuries and it's the best" (the quotes are paraphrased). I supposed that since soooo many people were claiming that this was a miraculous product, it must be true, at least to some extend. The skin types of the reviewers varied so that put me at ease.

Truth be told, I was expecting a heavier concistensy. Fortunately, it was indeed fluidy, light and it absorbed super fast. It felt kinda...confusing. My skin felt tight, not very moisturized but definitely not greasy. I didn't know what to think. If that product worked as such on my oily combo skin, I doubt it would wok for dry skins. It's not very moisturizing, see it's very confusing because I can't describe really well what I didn't like about it. I apologise for not being able to describe what made me put the bottle aside. I tried to start using it many times but everytime I looked at it  and I was hesitant to put it on my face. Soon I realized that it was the one that broke me out several times, even though to be honest I didn't see any really harsh ingredients on the label, it doesn't even contain parabens o.O Still I knew it was breaking me out because the only times I get pimples on my forehead is when I have a reaction to a product (really convenient :P ).

All in all, I stopped using it and the bottle is still almost intact. That's unfortunate, I will give it to a friend or something is she shows no reaction to it. I wouldn't necessarilly discourage to buy it, nor encourage you either. I guess I was one of the 2% of the people that state a highly raved product doesn't work for them (much like Benton's Snail Bee High Content Essence; although I am still convinced I had an infected batch, there were many incidents with infected batches stated from the company itself, anyways). I definitelly wouldn't recommend this for people with dry skin, as the texture isn't very moisturizing. Ideally people with dry skin could use it on the summer months, while people with oily skin will find it good all year round due to it being light. Works ok underneath makeup, to be honest with you, so if you really wanna buy it, consider my review. If you have sensitive skin in general you should consider bying something especially for sensitive skin, I think Olay has a fluid for sensitive skins as well if I remember correctly. For me this product was "meh" I will stick to my korean and mostly Mizon's moisturizers, since they never let me down!

I hope I have covered everything. If you still have any questions or you want to share your experience with this product please don't hesitate to leave a comment down below ^___^