• Nail Care & Manicure,  Tested by me (reviews & swatches)

    Avon GEL SHINE nail polish in Parfait Pink, review and swatches

    Avon GEL SHINE nail polish in Parfait Pink is a shade that stands for young femininity. It’s one of Avon Cosmetics GEL SHINE nail enamels, a nail polish range with a gel-like finish and high-impact colours. This nail colour range promises the same gel effect one can get at the salon but without the usage of the UV lamp and its long waiting time. Plus they have a long-lasting finish and a formulation infused with omega oils, in order to nourish and fortify the nails.  Avon GEL SHINE Parfait Pink is a shifting shade of fuchsia: it can’t be simply described as a Barbie fuchsia, a medium pink nor a magenta. It looks like a…

  • Art + Nail Art (Art explained by Valentina Chirico),  Nail Care & Manicure

    Art Explained by Valentina Chirico: Joan Mirò with a Nail Art

    Art meets beauty at ValentinaChirico’s because I strongly believe there’s no better way to learn than having fun. With this nail art, you’re going to discover an artist: Joan Mirò. This manicure was born by chance; thanks to its minimalism it’s incredibly easy to copy and wear! Dive into contemporary art with Joan Mirò – Spanish artist, painter and ceramist – and me, you’ll just need three nail care products and five spare minutes. I promise you’ll have fun! This nail art is inspired by Blue II (1961) and by some Mirò’s preparatory drawings for his Constellations and Collage. Featured products: Avon Nail Experts Pearl Shine (original formula), Born Pretty…

  • Bath & Body Care,  Makeup,  Skincare & Skin Treatments,  Tested by me (reviews & swatches)

    Beauty on the Go: My Summertime Essential Beauty Products

    I’ve made some sensational discoveries in the skin care area while rushing to the supermarket; other cosmetics and make-up have been stationed inside my beauty case for some time now and wandered with me because they are essential, functional and high quality. From left to right, the products I’m currently using and I recommend, the reason? It’s quite obvious: they’ve plenty satisfied me! Skin needs hydration! Dove Nutrium Moisture shower cream, with shea butter and vanilla, is a moisturizing body wash that leaves skin silky hours after the use; it has a creamy formula and creates a fluffy foam that’s very delicate; Avon Naturals Sensational body lotion with yoghurt, wild…

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