New Youtube Videos are up!

Hello everyone!
I posted some new videos after receiving a request and having acquired a lovely tripod!

To watch how I apply my foundation these days, click this link: http://youtu.be/Sf50t6xjSz8?hd=1

To watch my review of the foundation used in this video, click this link: http://youtu.be/qTVfdDtfQ9Q

At some point I will be posting a more detailed and better worded review of Mac Studio Sculpt Foundation on here so look out for that ^_^


Much Love,

Kristine xx

How To GET and FAKE Smaller Pores Tips ^_^

You are going to need:

• A mud mask
• A blackhead extractor/Tissue
• Spoons/Ice cubes
• A matte foundation/powder
• Primer

To GET smaller pores:
So the best way to appear to have smaller pores, is to HAVE smaller pores :) The way I do it, is firstly by using a mud mask. The one I use is Etré dead sea mud mask. The downside to this one is that it's quite fragrant - but considering it only stays on for about ten minutes, doesn't go close to the eyes, and when it's dry I can actually SEE the oil spots where my blackheads tend to appear being absorbed into the mud - I think it's worth it.

I apologize for these awkward closeups :P but it shows how the mud mask works:

Those little dark spots are oil spots where my blackheads will no longer be after rinsing off the mud mask :)

When the mud mask isn't enough, I use an extractor. I use this whenever I have a lot of visible blackheads around my blackhead prone areas, after cleansing my face. You use it by simply pressing the little metal ring over your blackheads. It works better if you rinse your face with warm water or use steam for about ten minutes first.

Another great way of extracting is the old fashioned tissue-on-fingers-and-squeeze method. This will get the blackheads from deeper down your pores, but it takes more time and can be very drying and make you sore. I usually get redness and flaky skin for at least 3 days after doing it this way :S

To really tense and tighten your pores, we gon' chill dem out :P You can use spoons or an ice cube. I prefer the ice cube, it lasts longer and doesn't use up my spoons :P I run the ice over mainly my nose, chin, and brow, until it's melted. This is REALLY very refreshing ^_^ It's also anti-ageing since you're causing your muscles to contract and encouraging blood flow to your skin when your skin warms itself again.

Remember to also moisturise afterwards. You might want to let your skin 'breathe' for a little while before putting anything on your face again.
Tea and plenty of water will also help your skin :)

To FAKE smaller pores:
This is very simple. A matte base will dull any lighting on your face creating the appearance of an even, smooth skin. There are also primers that will help fill them in, such as Prep + Prime Skin Refined Zone by Mac Cosmetics, and a good long lasting concealer will help a lot :)

Much Love,

Kristine Storm xx

Yes To Carrots Eye Contour Cream Review ☆☆

So my undereyes get extremely dry, and I have fine lines, probably from wearing like three layers of makeup every day for a year or two between about 13-14 years of age. Whenever I wear makeup I feel like it's getting worse, and my concealer always creases really badly. I wanted something to return the moisture and act as a smoothing primer for foundation/concealer. I bought this from sephora for about €15. It's free of parabens, petrolium and SLS. Regrettably, it DOES contain perfume. Why they decided to put perfume in this is beyond me. It's a lovely, creamy consistency (which is why I bought it when I tried the tester), however it makes my eyes very red and runny, and I didn't notice a huge difference hydration-wise. When my sister tried it, and she used a lot, she had to go rinse it off after a few minutes because her eyes were not enjoying it. Not a recommended product.

Much Love,

Kristine Storm xx

Avène Cleanance Soapless Gel Cleanser Review ☆☆☆☆

"This ultra mild cleansing gel is kind to young problem skin, while at the same time satisfying it's need for purity." This is what the back of the bottle claims, and is really pretty much what it does. It lathers very easily which I like, if cleansers don't lather I dont feel like I'm getting a proper clean, but after using this i feel like my face is truly cleansed. The opening mechanism is a little irritating, I always seem to get leftover drops of it that didn't go onto my sponge around the edge of the top, but it's just a matter of getting it all off, it's a very hygenic method I think. I don't use it every day as I don't really have very oily skin (I just get some blackheads on my nose/chin/T-zone) and so I tend to get a little dry if I use it too often, but it's the perfect thing at the end of the day if I've been wearing make up, to make sure I've really washed everything off after using make up remover. Also my Clinique Dramatically Different will pretty much sort out the dryness. My brother also uses this ^_^ I can't remember what I paid for it as I've had it for about a year (and yet I'm only half way through it) but I think it retails at around €10-15. I think it may be cheaper in here in Spain than the US (I read someone paid $35 dollars for one of these O.o) and other countries, probably because it's imported from France which is much closer than other countries. A reccommended product for a very effective, affordable cleanser.

Much Love,

Kristine Storm xx