6 Luxury Favorites I'm currently Adoring

I've finally realized what's my favorite High-end Brand : BECCA Cosmetics

I finally came to conclusion which is my ultimate favourite high-end brand : BECCA Cosmetics which is a makeup brand directly from Australia. Their products are known to enhance natural beauty rather than making outstanding and colourful products. Without a doubt on my mind Becca is truly worth the extra money since it delivers what you're paying for. Those of you who didn't try any Becca products yet, you're truly missing out. Everything started with Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector (Review HERE) and led to their new release of Shimmer Souffles. 

The only thing that bothers me is their availability in Europe. I usually get Becca on MiseBeauty, FragnanceDirect for discontinued products and AllCosmeticsWholesale. UK girls can get Becca in SpaceNK and I also think they ship worldwide.

Now let's move to separate review of each product.

Becca Pressed Shimmer Powder in Nymph is basically a powder version of Shimmering Skin Perfector.

I think this product was replaced with their newer Pressed Shimmering Skin Perfector in 2 shades. Nonetheless I'm pretty sure they both give same, natural highlighting effect. It's finely milled and really soft so it's a dream to apply and blend. You can sheer it out or apply heavily for a night out.

This powder doesn't enhance pores and contains only tiny shimmery particles. It gives a light soft focus to your cheeks.

Becca Duo Concealer in Torrone has a medium and high coverage side of concealer.

In opacity, both sides seem equally opaque to me. This concealer compact is only perfect for covering blemishes and hyperpigmentation since it's really dense and hardcore opaque. Stays on for a fairly good amount - up to 7 hours. I wish it was a bit less dense and more creamy to make it work on under eye area.

NEW Shimmer Souffles come in 6 different shades, all are combined with Shimmering Skin Perfector and Beach Tint.

I have to say I'm pretty impressed with this new concept for summer. It gives a wonderful glow, perfect transparent cheek color  and longlasting tinted effect. 

Lychee/Opal is a bright fuchsia pink with neutral/gold highlighter, a gorgeous mousse alternative to Nars Orgasm. When you blend it out, you can actually see the blush part ''sinking'' into the skin and creates two-dimensional look of two products which is I guess - the whole purpose. It's really longlasting and can be easily applied because of sheer texture. I've heard a lot of complaining about their intensity but since I'm really fair I don't have any problems with pigmentation. Contrary - this works great for me since I don't have any worries about over-applying. Has a mousse-whipped kind of texture and makes your cheeks glow.

The only downsize is the amount (5.7g) and standout shimmer/glow effect - especially for those who hate obvious highlighters.

Btw - they all smell different based upon fruit/color like Beach Tints. Just be careful picking up the right shade depending on your skintone. Medium/tan skin will need to use darkest colors in the range (Lychee, Papaya, Watermelon).

Aaaah, Beach Tints are my favorites out of the bunch. I actually have 2 sample sizes from Sephora kit and 2 full sizes. Fig is one of those shades I have in two tubes. They are highly pigmented and concentrated in a liquid-cream form. Let me say they smell divine, each shade/fruit has a distinct smell that lasts. They are pretty much waterproof as they claim. You can easily blend them with fingers or stippling brush. Not to mention they can be used as a stain on the cheeks and lips. No need to say anymore - they are just perfect.

Fig - smells absolutely divine and it's a rose-neutral tone. It's actually pretty sheer and light so even I have problems with pigmentation. I do slap it on when I'm in a hurry and can't bother blending. 

Watermelon is a toned down pinky-red shade that's universally flattering.

Dragonfruit- my favorite color that was released a year or two ago. It's a warm poppy pink with hints of coral, perfect to achieve naturally flushed cheeks.

From up to down: Becca Eye Tint in Baroque, Gilt, Pewter

Becca Eye Tints are little miracles for eyes. I have extremely oily eyelids so almost nothing stays on without budging or creasing. These are pretty much waterproof and won't slide, rub off or fade throughout entire day. I'm highly impressed with the neutral color range and longevity. They are actually my holy grails for lazy days. They are super pigmented and blendable yet you can easily layer. I use Mac 217 to spread them out and fingers to concentrate the shade on the center.

Baroque - a bit hard to work with but it's a lovely medium brown without shimmer.

Pewter - straight up warm grey without shimmer.

Gilt- dark bronze with gorgeous gold glitter that don't transfer all over the face. My favourite.

As the title suggest I highly recommend checking out Becca.

You won't be disappointed with any of their items if you're looking to enhance your face the natural way.
Becca just owns complexion department but I do prefer Dior for lip products.

Don't let the packaging fool you - tiny tubes contain more than enough pigmented product to last you a decade.

I'm always eyeing their website and Instagram for new releases for me to snap up.

Beauty Haul: Sephora, Kiko, L'occitane, Becca

I couldn't pass out the Fragrance Direct offer on Becca Cosmetics. 

Since I was already in love with their face products and Eye tints I immediately ordered products with discounted prices. 

I got Becca Eye tints in Pewter and Paracus for 4,99 pounds.

I already own Becca Beach tint in Gilt and I must say that these cream shadows are one of the best ones I came across. They don't budge, are buildable and strongly pigmented. You can use it as a natural wash or build it up for an smokey eye. 

Pewter is a dark grey while Paracus is a medium solid brown-taupe.

Becca Compact concealer in Torrone is a perfect color match for my NC15 (Revlon Colorstay Ivory) skintone. Basically it's a high coverage concealer with two sides - medium and high coverage. I use it mostly on my spots and also under the eyes (but you have to warm it up a little bit).

You can still find them here on Fragrance Direct.

Of course I had to stop by L'occitane. 

I picked up their recent new scented hand cream with Mimosa and Acacia. 

Smells AH-mazing, exactly like spring- kind of greenish, sweet and fruity.  

Bonne Mere Gentle Cream surprised me with it's honey scent.

 It's a really hydrating cream with honey extracts that sinks in quite fast. 

Supposedly it's so gentle that entire family can use it on face, hands and body. This is actually from the ''baby'' area. I like it! It's not too greasy and smells wonderful. 

This week we also visited Italy by surprise.

 I went with my sister to her school because she had an exam and why not...I made a little trip. 

Then we decided totally spontaneous to make a little shopping trip to Italy with her schoolmates. 

Of course I had to stop by Sephora for an hour and finally picked up only Make Up For Ever Aqua Brow in 10. Ah, this thingy is absolutely amazing.

I was pretty shocked how high are the prices in Sephora in Italy, I much more prefer to swap with US girls if I'm honest. 

For example: freakin' 33€ (45$) on a Benefit blush here and 25$ in US, pretty please.

I also spotted Sleek Garden of Eden palette in Sephora! 

Of course I had to stop by Kiko.

I picked up a cream shadow from new Boulevard Rock collection and their discounted lipsticks (2,50€) and serum (4€). 

I was also intrigued by pH enhancer for lips and Glamourous Eye pencil. 

I'll do a little separate review and swatches on Kiko in the next post. 

I actually didn't spot any of their ''special effect'' nail polishes. I don't know...maybe I was too overwhelmed. Now at least I know for sure how to find store - I still own Dolores a trip ;)

Do you want to see any particular product in action? 

I felt like a real asian tourist since I took pictures of stores, lol. Pretty lame and nerdy I guess :D

Have a lovely day!