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Clarins is one of my favorite makeup brands. I fell in love with the brand when I first tried their foundations: I noticed a big difference compared to drugstore brands. The quality of their products is top notch, the pigment is really good in every product and they are beautiful to look at. I used to buy their products as gifts too – their eye shadow palettes are super pretty and make a great present.

My personal Clarins collection at the moment is quite modest: only foundations, lipsticks and a bronzer. I’d love to try out their different palettes too and their mascaras – they always seem to come up with the most interesting collections.

Anyway – here are my four favorite products of this month, this time all from the same brand.

Clarins Everlasting Foundation, Sand

This is one of my all-time favorite foundations. This is actually my third or fourth bottle. I remember the first time I bought this – it was the most expensive foundation I’ve ever tried and I instantly saw that it was worth the price. It just performed perfectly – looking flawless and beautiful on the skin and lasting really well throughout the day. My skin is quite sensitive to products and makeup, so one of the important things about foundation is that it shouldn’t break me out. And this doesn’t. I love to use this foundation on special occasions, going out, for photo shoots or just to bring some luxury to my daily life.

If you’re looking for the perfect foundation that offers you great coverage, great lasting power and that’s easily blendable to the skin – this might just be the one for you. This is ideal for combination or oily skin as it leaves a matte finish.

I adore the packaging and I actually keep this on my makeup table so that I can see it.

before after clarins everlasting foundation — Before & after Clarins Everlasting Foundation

Left: Skin Illusion foundation probably in shade wheat / Right: Everlasting foundation in sand

Clarins Skin Illusion Foundation, wheat

Another foundation from Clarins. (Obviously with my acne going on, my favorite products are for the face, haha.) This I actually got from my sister, who’s also a bit of a fan. The color was wrong for her so I decided to try it. The color is actually a bit too red for me too, but I I love to mix this with the Everlasting foundation. The texture of this foundation is totally different compared to that – whereas the other foundation is matte, this is more radiant and not that full-coverage. I love to mix them together to get just the perfect amount of glow on my skin. I would recommend this foundation for normal, dry or mature skin or anyone who wants more of a natural radiant finish.

Again, the packaging… is just beautiful. Needless to say this product sits next to that other foundation where I can see it. I have to say, that I’m not 100% sure about the shade of this, it has rubbed off of the product.

Clarins Splendours Bronzer
You know it’s spring when you start using your bronzer again! When it comes to bronzers – the bigger the better, right? I love that this bronzer is huge and it comes with a mirror. I actually use it as my makeup mirror quite often. Now since this bronzer is so big, it’s super long lasting. I haven’t needed a new bronzer in quite some time. Besides being the perfect size, it’s also the perfect bronze color for my face with just the right amount of shimmer. This can also act as an eye shadow, as in these makeup photos.

Clarins Rouge Eclat Lipstick, Pink Magnolia (pr-sample from Clarins Fall 2014 Collection)

I have four lipsticks from Clarins and they’re all the same formula: really lightweight, moisturizing and still very pigmented. This particular shade is the perfect muted pink shade. Whenever I’m in doubt, I grab this one. The pink shade suits different makeup styles and it still makes me look like I’ve made an effort. It’s funny to think that when I first got this lipstick I thought it was a bit boring. Now I see it’s full potential. I used the lipstick as a blush too in this makeup look.

What are your favorites of this month? Have you tried any makeup from Clarins? Now is the time to share!

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This month’s blog posts:

Holbox the paradise island part 2 I already miss Mexico. Luckily I have the tan left from the trip.
Blog recommendation: Amy Evans I introduced Amy and her blog to you. This post was quite popular, which makes me happy. It’s nice to promote new blogs.
My acne-friendly makeup routine My everyday foundation routine, that is especially good for problematic skin, since the products are anti-inflammatory and soothing.
Exciting times Long time no outfit photos! I plan on doing more fashion and style related posts.
Acne update – progress after one month of Apocyclin The title says it all. I love how you have commented on this and shared your experience. It makes me feel like I’m not alone with my acne.
Easy eyeshadow tutorial: purple and light pink One of my favorite go-to eye shadow looks, that is quick and easy to do.

As you well know, I’m all about that skincare makeup. For me it means using makeup products that are organic or otherwise 100% natural with ingredients, that help my skin. Here are some of my favorite acne-friendly makeup products that I use to create a natural yet beautiful canvas. These makeup products suit my acne-prone skin, while actually helping it to heal. The routine is super simple: only foundation, concealear, contour/bronzer and a blush.

Now obviously mineral makeup is great for acne-prone skin and I will tell you why. I have wrote more about this particular mineral makeup powder earlier, but the important thing I want to note is that you use a mineral makeup that is really just that: minerals. Lots of different brands use silicones and other ingredients in their formula, which kinda ruins the skincare effect for me. So go for the purest products. Same goes for organic makeup: look for the certificates – it’s the easiest way to check the brand is legit.

First, let’s go through the facts here. Mineral makeup is awesome for acne-prone skin, because minerals:

a.) let your skin ‘breathe’ = they don’t clog your pores. This also means the finish is a bit sheer and doesn’t last as matte as a ‘regular’ foundation, but that is because your skin functions normally = develops sebum.
b.) don’t support bacteria = it doesn’t worsen the bacteria already on your face (=acne).
c.) are anti-inflammatory = they soothe your skin, so they’re awesome for irritated or red skin.

I also love to use flower makeup (Zuii Organic) on my face. The same list kinda goes to their products but there are some other benefits too:

a.) the powder base in their products is made from flower petals: rose, jasmine and chamomile. These flowers have moisturizing, soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, so again they’re perfect for acne-prone skin. They’re make a super soft powder so it’s very easily blendable on the skin.
b.) they use natural oils and plant extracts in their products, which have different skincare properties. So they don’t only ‘not clog pores’ but they also actively treat the skin!

So there is the difference between mineral makeup and flower makeup. The other has more skincare properties. I feel like Pandhy’s tends to stay a bit more matte than Zuii. Then again Zuii is easier to blend and use. It’s also better when my skin is dry. Pandhy’s lasts longer and you need less product, since it’s almost just pigment. I love to use both and sometimes I mix them together, like I did here.

Here is how I do my foundation step by step:

I apply a light layer of the mineral makeup.
I conceal any blemishes with a concealer. I blend it by tapping with my fingers. Make sure your hands are clean. You can also use a brush if that’s what you prefer, but with this particular formula it blends easier with the fingers.
I apply another layer of the foundation. Just to set the concealer and to get more coverage.
I contour my cheekbones and forehead with a darker shade of Zuii’s powder foundation. This color can also work as a bronzer, since it’s a bit warm. When I’m tanned I kinda go through my whole face with this to get a bit of a color.
Last but not least I apply some blush to my cheeks. I do this even though I have acne and redness on my face – blush is the key to making you look healthy and fresh! Don’t skip this. Zuii’s Melon is one of my favorites.

Under-eye concealing

I forgot to use the other shade (that is more orange=color correcting blue) here, but other than that here is how I use Zuii’s concealer around eyes. The concealer also acts as an eyeshadow primer which is why I put it on the lids too. I set the concelaer using a lighter powder than on the rest of my face. Two products that I use are Everyday Mineral’s Multitasking or Zuii’s makeup powder in Ivory.

Face makeup done.

As you can see this routine doesn’t give you the perfect, flawless skin. You can still see some impurities and texture on the skin – and that’s perfectly fine. This still makes the color of your skin more even and prettier while looking natural. And the most important thing is that you’re not doing any harm to your skin. Doing my base like this I instantly feel more confident and therefore a bit happier.

Eye shadow tutorial on this look can be found here.

PRODUCTS

Pandhy’s Loose Mineral Powder Foundation in Sandra
Zuii Organic Concealers in Fair & Beige
Everyday Minerals Multitasking Concealer
Zuii Oganic Makeup Powder in Hazelnut
Zuii Organic Blush in Melon

Zuii Organic Eyeshadows Pink Ice, Blossom, Blackberry
Zuii Organic Eyebrow Definer in Taupe
Zuii Organic Sheerlips lipstick in Daisy
Essence Get Big Lashes + I love Extreme mascaras

BRUSHES

Everyday Minerals Flat Top Brush
Ecotools Blush brush
Real Techniques Bold Metals Blush brush

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