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Showing posts with label french. Show all posts

When in Paris... Drugstore and Pharmacy Haul from CityPharma and MonoPrix


I came back from my trip to London, Paris, and Strasbourg last night and the first thing I knew I had to do was find some way to organize the blogposts I will be posting about my trip, experience, food, and haul. Since I am mainly a beauty blogger, I thought I'd get right on to blogging and filming my haul videos.



Watch the Youtube video of the Haul: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y79r2nM8AqA 



The first one up is my French Pharmacie and Drugstore haul. This is mainly from Paris, and mainly from two stores. One is from a place called CityPharma on Rue du Four which seems to be one of the best bargained pharmacy in Paris. From far, I could see the huge crowd in the store and I knew it meant business. The other store is a store called Monoprix which is where I mostly bought my makeup bits.

Although I wanted to buy Bourjois when I was at Boots in the UK, my sister convinced me it'd be cheaper in Paris. So, I waited and as soon as I walked into Monoprix I filled it with a Happy Light Foundation, Healthy Balance Matte Unifying Powder, Mineral Radiance Pressed Powder, Black Jack Clubbing Mascara, Chocolate Bronzer.

Here are the pictures of the makeup as promised in my video.
Bourjois Mineral Radiance 02 Vanilla

Bourjois Happy Light foundation in Light Beige

Healthy Balance Powder in 53 Light Beige
By far, one of the best touchups I've used for such an affordable price! 

Here is also the perfume from Nuxe that I mentioned in the video but forgot to show. I have been chucking this in my bag and spritzing it to feel fresh, ladylike, and pretty! It's quite pricey but this smaller sized deluxe size is perfect for me. 


The rest of the CityPharma haul is all the same as is the video. The reviews of some of the products will soon follow. But until then, this will have to do! Also, look out for my UK Drugstore Haul coming soon :) I'm also going to do a lifestyle post and recommendations of where to stay, go, and eat in London, Paris, and Strasbourg.

NOTD: Attempting a French Manicure

I've always had a thing for french manicures. They look ever so chic and reposed. Nowadays, there are all sort of variations to the classic French Manicure. Some people get black tips or red tips with patterns and different colors other than the pink nudes. However, what makes something classic is that it never goes out of trend! So, finally I got myself to try it.


For starters, I got ready one really sheer pink/nude nail polish, a base coat, a french tip marker, and a shiny top coat. For the nail polish, I decided to go for Essie's limo-scene. For the main part, the tips, I got Sally Hansen's "French Manicure White Tip Pen". I know for sure that I am not skilled enough to simply use a white nail polish to paint my tips! Then for base coat, I used the usual Sally Hansen Double Duty Strengthening Coat. Then for a top coat, I decided to try Sally Hansen "Mega Shine" top coat. It's supposed to get your nail polish really shiny and have them last that way for up to 10 days!


First, I applied the base coat. I let it dry for a minute.


Then I applied the French Manicure White tip pen along the tip. I didn't make it too thin or too thick. It is a bit tricky and because I had never tried it, my line isn't all that straight unfortunately. But hey, not too bad I think!


Then after you let your tips dry for a minute, then you apply one or two shades of the nail polish. I think it's prettier with one coat but I found that the tips looked TOO white. When I applied two coats, I felt the nail polish wasn't sheer enough. Now I know to buy a nail polish from the actual SHEER range from Essie to get the perfect shade. I also want a shade a bit more "neutral". It was a bit too white for my like, but still, not bad!


Then I finalized with the Mega Shine top coat. It definitely is shiner than the usual top coat I use from their brand called "Insta-Dry". However, I'll have to see if it really does last up to 10 days! It also dries in 60 seconds and that's alright with me.


A part of me just wants to go to the nail salon and get my nails done professionally! But, even to this age, I've never made the step to spend that much money on my nails when you can technically do it at home. It of course doesn't look the same but still, I'm not sure I'm ready to use $15-30 for one time manicure!

What are some nail polishes you use to achieve the perfect french manicures?
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