Bioderma Sensibio H2O

Every time I see the words ‘ 3 in 1’ or ‘All in one’ on the packaging of various products, my immediate reaction (from past experience) is to assume that they over promise and under deliver, and most times that is the case.

That is, until I discovered Bioderma Crealine H2O. I initially heard about this product through fellow beauty bloggers and deicided to try it out for myself.

It claims to be a “gentle fragrance-free micellar solution that cleanses impurities and removes make-up while respecting the skin's natural balance.”

The writing on the packaging in completely in French, so I’d have no clue what it actually says but the product itself looks a lot like water. Its soap free, fragrance free, alcohol free and is hypoallergenic, so it’s suitable for people with all skin types. 

I personally use it as a makeup remover every night before bed. I soak a cotton pad in the solution and the makeup comes right off. It even removes stubborn eye makeup effortlessly  (and yes, that does include the overly attached waterproof mascara). One of the reasons I love this product so much is that it doesn’t sting your eyes when you remove your makeup, unlike other makeup removers do. In addition to that , it is also a non rinse formula and for me personally, it’s very soothing on my skin. I’ve also noticed that my skin seems a lot brighter and clearer since using this product, I’ve found that is also significantly helped me reduce breakouts. This product is also great to use as a toner or just to freshen up or even help fix any little makeup accidents, by using a little bit on a cotton bud.

I’m currently at the end of my 4^th bottle and have already ordered a 5^th one. That should give you an indication of how much I love this product.  So, if you are in the market for an excellent makeup remover or toner or cleansing water or all of the above, I 100% recommend you to give Bioderma a try.

Have you tried Bioderma? What did you think of it? Let me know below.

In the meantime, I hope you guys have a great weekend!

xx T

My Everyday Makeup

1. MAC studio finish concealor (to cover up any blemishes)
2. Estee Lauder Double wear foundation
3. MAC Studio fix powder (for contouring/bronzing)
4. DermaBlend Professional Setting powder (to set everything in place and to help prevent oiliness throughout the day)
5. MAC Lipstick in 'Syrup'
6. Cover Girl Clump crusher mascara
7. Bobbi Brown corrector (to help eliminate the dreaded dark circles)
8. MAC Blush in 'Breezy"

Makeup brushes for beginners

For those who decide to start a makeup kit/collection finding the right brush for different jobs can be an overwhelming task. So here are my suggestions of the most important eyes and face brushes that will help you create almost any look, whether it be for day or night time.

Eye brushes 

Eye shader brush
The eye shader brush is probably the most important of all eye brushes. It's flat dense shape is ideal for applying eyeshadow to the eye lids. If you flip the brush over, you could use the other side to apply a darker colour to the crease and/or the outer 'V' of the eye.

Tapered blending brush
After the eyeshadow application, the blending brush is crucial in ensuring that the eyeshadows blend together seamlessly. Blending out your eyeshadow is the difference between beautiful eye makeup or a completely disaster. Even if you're going for a natural look, always remember that blending your eyeshadows is a must.

Face brushes

Foundation brush

If you haven't guessed already, the Foundation brush is used to apply....yes foundation.  Some might as why can't I just use my fingers to apply foundation? It is simply because it's not the most hygienic way of applying makeup. In addition, if you have any oils or bacteria on your fingers, you would literally be rubbing it onto your face which may lead you to breakout. 

Using a foundation brush ensure that you get an even application of foundation for the most natural look.

Concealer brush 

The next step is concealer. This may not be a requirement for everyone, depending on the coverage of your foundation or the condition of your skin. Concealer brushes are usually made of a synthetic fibre so that product doesn't get absorbed into the brush. The flat surface is ideal for use even under the eye for covering dark circles. 

Blush brush

Blush adds a subtle glow to your complexion. Its shape is great for applying powder blush to the apples of your cheek and then blending them out ensuring you achieve a natural look.

Powder brush

This large fluffy brush is best for applying a dusting of setting powder to set your makeup. Using powder also helps if you have oily skin, it slows down the oil production helping reduce shininess, especially on your T-zone. This type of brush can also be used to apply bronzer to the high points of your face.

Hopefully this has helped you in deciding which brushes to purchase.

Keep in mind that these are just the bare essentials, as your skills and makeup collection expand so will your brush collection.

Have fun

xx

-T