April Favorites

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I just posted another video. Hope you guys like it! If you have any requests please let me know :)

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xoxo Dutch Gurl

Clothes, skincare and make-up haul video. First video! :)

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I finally made my first video! I am still a little camera shy :P

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xoxo Dutch Gurl

Opening Douglas Store in Eindhoven

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Last week a new Douglas store opened its doors in Eindhoven. For those of you who don't know what Douglas is, its a store that sells makeup and skincare products in some European countries, including The Netherlands and Germany.



Click on the link to read about my experience!

Balance Me Shine On Tinted Lip Salve Review

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Today I will review the Balance Me Shine On Tinted Lip Salve in the color Super Soft Beige. This color is limited edition and was specially made for GLOSSYBOX subscribers. Click the link to find out more.

Glossybox November 2013

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I just treated myself with a six month plan for Glossybox Nederland. This is my second box, the first one Igot a few weeks after it got released, so I skipped posting it on my blog.

Today, I will reveal to you what I got in my glossybox this month. Click the link to read all about it.

Guerlain 4 Seasons Terracotta Review

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Today, I will review the Guerlain 4 Seasons Terracotta. I bought this a week ago and I am so happy about the purchase! Click the link to read my review.

Chanel no. 2 angled powder brush review

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I finally got the Chanel no. 2 makeup brush! It's the angled powder brush, which I primarily use for the new Guerlain bronzer that I got. This bronzer I will review in a different article, which will probably be published later this week. Click on the link to see the full article.

How to clean your makeup brushes

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Today I will show you how to clean your makeup brushes. It is very important to clean them regularly, otherwise they will get dirty and not cleaning it will ultimately decrease the lifespan of the brushes.
To clean them I use two different products: brush soap and baby shampoo. I use the brush soap after each use and the baby shampoo once a week to thoroughly clean them. Step-by-step instructions after the jump.

My make-up brushes

Hey everyone,
About a year ago I bought my first make-up brushes and, since I was pretty clueless on what to buy, I decided to get a set so that I would have a good base to figure out what I really need before I go for the full size ones later. Buying it as a set also meant that I didn't need to spend that much money since the price per brush is less. I ended up getting the Les Minis de Chanel.

Chanel Vitalumière Aqua

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Today I will review the first liquid foundation that has met my expectations: Chanel's Vitalumière Aqua. I bought it after I just had to find a replacement for the Diorskin Nude liquid foundation, which just didn't cut it for me (way too cakey). Since then I have been using it regularly and I love this product so much! It makes my skin look flawless. It is water based so it won't make your face look oily and what I like about it so much is that it lets your skin breathe. The product is best used for people with clear or almost clear skin as I don't think it will hide lots of acne or scars. But then you can always use a concealer.

This foundation creates a dewy look. But if you prefer a matte look then just use a loose powder, such as the Chanel one like me.
What I also like about the Chanel Vitalumière Aqua is that it comes in a wide variety of colors. I myself have a really light skin with a pink undertone, which can be annoying because most foundations are too yellow for me. Thankfully Chanel had the perfect color for me the nr. 12 Beige Rosé. :)
The product has a SPF of 15, which is good, but I use a SPF 50 sunblock anyway on my face so SPF in a foundation isn't really a must-have for me.

The packaging is quite nice and as you can see the bottle is somewhat similar to the Chanel UV Essentiel sunblock.

The bottle is quite small, only 30 ml, but it is very blendable so you only need a small amount every time and it lasts pretty much all day for me. No touchups :)

In conclusion, I am very happy with this product, definately worth the money, and I will definately repurchase. :)

xoxo Dutch Gurl

Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush

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I'm really excited about the Chanel Joues Contraste. It applies well and I love the color Frivole. Its a tad orange, a color that I normally wouldn't go for, but this color looked so cute on me when the SA applied it on me. I fell in love with it and bought it. Since that day I haven't regretted it one bit; easy application, well pigmented, and it lasts long. It came in a nice box with the usual Chanel pouch that protects it from scratches.
I will definately repurchase this when I run out.

I rate it a 5/5

Thanks for reading,

xoxo Dutch Gurl

Chanel Poudre Universelle Libre

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This is my favorite powder ever. It gives such a nice soft matte finish. It comes in a big tub, sadly it has no mirror, with a applicator inside. Usually I would use a brush for a powder, but the applicator does a great job in my opinion so I just use that. Initially I did not know how to use it. You just take the applicator out, close the lid, shake a little (two shakes were enough for me), open, and voila there is the powder.
One small warming though, some of it may fall on your clothes so watch out.
I read some complaints online stating that it doesn't last long on your face, but I had no issues.

I give it a full score of 5/5 :)

Thanks for reading,
xoxo Dutch Gurl

Dior Diorskin Nude Compact Gelée Effet Peau Nue

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I bought the Diorskin Nude Compact to replace my Chanel compact foundation, which was sadly too yellow for me but otherwise a great product. I have to say that this foundation is the perfect color for my skin (010). What I also love is that it has an SPF of 20 with a PA +++ rating. The sun is becoming brighter again here in the Netherlands, so now is the time to start protecting your skin again.
Anyways back to the product. It comes in a nice dark blue and silver box with a soft cover. The foundation is in a clamshell casing that looks really nice. Its so shiny :)
But sadly the foundation itself isn't very exceptional. It glides on nicely but it leaves an oily fealing so powder is a must afterwards. I dont find that too much of an issue because I will use the powder anyway.
The coverage is ok, not too great.

As you can see I proved my point about the nice casing, but it is a tad annoying that you got to constanly tilt the plastic lid where the sponge applicator sits on. The sponge applicator itself is pretty interesting. One side is fuzzy, which can be used to leave your face with a silky finish, while the other side is just like a sponge, which is great for more coverage. Out of both sides, the soft side is much easier to clean compared to the sponge side.

I rate this product a 4.5/5

Thanks for reading,

xoxo Dutch Gurl

Maybelline Dream Fresh BB

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Today I will talk about the Maybelline Dream Fresh BB cream. Basically it does its job if you think of it as a tinted moisturizer. It was the first BB cream that I have tried that truly matches my skin color. All the other ones were too orange (but thats probably because I got the wrong color). It leaves a nice dewy finish without looking too oily or shiny. Till now I have only used it every now and then, but I will use it more soon as my facial sunblock is almost out and this BB cream has an SPF of 30. The product itself is quite watery though, which makes it harder to apply. The coverage is moderate. It hides redness but my dark circles are still quite visible.

Overall this is a great product if you need moderate coverage, but its not moisturizing enough for my skin so I still wear a moisturizer under it.

I'll give the product a 4/5.
Thanks for reading,

xoxo Dutch Gurl

Poudre Signée de Chanel

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Sorry that I have taken FOREVER to write another post.
But here is a post!
Today I will review the limited edition Chanel highlighter from the Collection Printemps Précieux de Chanel.
I have to say that the design on it is so beautiful and as always the packaging is great. The applicator that came with it works well and applies the perfect amount of product.
I use the product along with the Chanel Joues Contraste blush in Frivole, which I will review later.
The highlighter has a nice shimmer and it has a pinkish goldish glow, but not so gold that it looks bad on my fair skin. It also lasts for a long time. Below are pictures of the product.

The Chanel packaging is beautiful as always.

 The little pouch it comes in with a pocket for the applicator.

And finally the product itself. It has a nice large mirror and a protective disc that covers it (to the right). Right now its not as pretty anymore because I have used it so much.

In conclusion, I really like this product. Sadly it is limited edition. I hope that Chanel will have one that is just as nice next year.

xoxo Dutch Gurl

Maybelline The Falsies Volum' Express Mascara Review

Hey everyone,
This mascara I have been using for a while now and is probably nearing the end of its use. There are some good sides and some bad sides to this product. The pros are: nice color, nice length, okish volume, and its not too expensive. The cons are: dries quickly so its hard to layer, needs more than one layer (probably 2 or 3), and it can start clumping after a few layers. Oh and it doesn't actually look like you have false lashes so don't expect that.
Other than that, I am quite happy with this mascara overall.
I would recommend it for everyday use.

xoxo Dutch Gurl

Chanel Rouge Coco Shine Review

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Today I wanted to post a review on my favorite lipstick. The color is Monte Carlo and I chose that color because it looks pretty natural on me. When I wear it during the day I just kind of dab it on so that the color isn't too intense. If I want to wear it at night I apply it as you would normally apply it. I just love the color and how smooth it looks. It also stays on pretty well and doesn't smear at all. The packaging is really nice as is the case with all Chanel products, there's even a Chanel logo on the inside of the cap. :) It also hydrates the lips and gives it a nice shine without overdoing it.

I give the lipstick a 5/5 :)

xoxo Dutch Gurl

Dior Creme de Rose Review

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Last week I posted about a makeup haul and one of the products that I bought was a Dior Creme de Rose lip balm. I've used it a few times and I love it. :) I expected the lip balm to be pink because the other reviews that I read it was pink, but mine was yellowish in color. I really love the smell of it; just like roses :)
It moisturizes my lips well and if it plumps mine up I cant really tell because mine are already kind of plump. From what I've heard, it does that job pretty well. My lips also feel healthier and smoother, which I love because its getting closer to winter here and usually my lips dry out really fast.
Overall I love it :) 5/5

xoxo Dutch Gurl

Chanel Stylo Yeux Waterproof Review

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Today I'm going to share my thoughts on the Chanel Stylo Yeux Waterproof. I have the color Ebene, which is a shade of black. It isn't the darkest black that you can get, but I have light skin color so a very dark black won't look too good for everyday purposes. I really love this product. One reason is that it glides on very easily and its already the right darkness so I don't have to go over it multiple times. I have also been in the rain with it and it didn't budge at all. One end of the eyeliner has a sharpener, which I find very useful!

Another plus point is that it doesn''t smudge or anything during the day; it stays exactly where I want it. Removing it is very easy, provided that you use waterproof makeup remover. Even though its quite expensive, its definitely worth it!

Overall I love it and have no complaints :)

My rating 5/5

xoxo Dutch Gurl