I can't remember the last time I brought skincare to the blog, and since Summer is here what a better opportunity to do so.

Starting with my morning routine, as lazy as I can be, I always go for the easy way. I start off with Bioderma Micellar Water (10£) or any other brand, and go over with my moisturiser that is either the Vichy Normaderm Beautifying Anti-Blemish Care (14,50£) or the Origins Gin-Zing Energy Boosting Moisturiser (24£). For the times my skin is not behaving as it should I pick the Vichy one since it combats blemishes, for other times my skin is alright or if the day is too warm I opt for the Origins option since it's refreshing and very light on the skin. I always finish with the Anthelios XL SPF50+ (20£) from  La Roche Posay. 

Highlighters are all over the place now and even thou I have plenty for a lifetime I still manage to keep getting more and more in the hopes they're all different to one another.

Catrice has always been one of my top brands but unfortunately is not available in the UK!! Once my friend said she was coming to visit I made sure she would bring me a few things that I've been eyeing for the longest time!

My main obsession lately is highlights, as many of us beauty lovers, and I couldn't pass without getting the High Glow Mineral Highlighting Powder (5€) since it looks stunning and even thou it is a tad bit more shimmery than I was expecting it manages to look strong all day!

I was also very keen on trying the Allround Contouring Palette (4€) as it seemed very appealing, and it sure is good! It's a cream contour, something I'm not head over heels for but as the shades are so good and is well formulated I kinda gave in and am now using it non stop!! It gives a natural finish, blending evenly through the skin, lasting all day at full power. It sure is a little gem of the drugstore! I don't use as much the concealer shades but the highlighter on the outer corner is good for a dewy glow on the cheeks. 

Lastly I had my heart shaped eyes on the recently released High Lighting Eyeshadows (3€) that double as eyeshadow and highlight, as you may notice. This is so intensely pigmented and goes on smoothly on the skin. It requires a soft hand if you're not into strong highlighted cheek bones. I can't wait to get my hands on the other shades, they have a pink and a more yellow-ish tones, the one I own and pictured above is the 010 Turn The High Lights On!

Overall I'm very impressed with the recent releases from Catrice on the Highlighting and Contouring departments and can't wait to see what else they have in store for us! 

If you live in the UK you can get Catrice products through Maquillalia or Kosmetik4less. (Non commissioned links)

Base - MAC Paint Pot - Soft Ocre

Lid - Catrice - Knoble Nights (metallic grey with khaki undertones) + I Like To Mauve It ( taupe-mauve w/ sparkles)

Crease + Lower Lash Line - Catrice - Heidi Plum (dark matte plum with grey undertones)

Inner Corner - Catrice - I Love Champagne (shimmery champange)

Waterline - Kiko Smart Eye Pencil - 806

Mascara + Brows - Kiko Super Colour Mascara - 01 Violet

Eyeliner - L'oreal Super Liner So Couture 

Rhinestones - Claire's 

Finally got 5 minutes to come around and leave something new for you! It's been two weeks since I've got the amazing Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance palette and just yesterday I could play with it for the first time.  

I love the pigmentation and blend-ability of the shades I've tried so far, I'll play a little bit more with it and write a review on it if I feel like it needs a spotlight.

- Mac Paint Pot - Soft Ocre - base

- Inglot AMC Eyeliner Gel - 94 - winged liner & eyebrows

- Rimmel Scandaleyes - Nude - waterline

- L'oreal False Lash Sculpt Mascara