Everything Else · The Lori Diaries
Last year, my skin and I went through a difficult phase. After dealing with severe hormonal acne breakouts, buying foundation stopped being quite so simple. I still wanted to wear makeup, but I wanted something lightweight, comfortable, and natural-looking enough for an ordinary day. Enter L'Oréal's Nude Magique Cushion Foundation, a pretty little compact that made me wonder whether my everyday base could feel a lot less complicated.
Everything Else · The Lori Diaries
There's a particular kind of beauty disappointment that comes from buying a mascara promising extraordinary lashes, only to find that it has made your existing lashes slightly darker. I already have naturally long lashes, so when I buy mascara, I want it to earn its place in my makeup bag. I want lift, length, and a little false-lash drama. Two weeks ago, I picked up Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect for around €3.50. The result? Very pretty lashes, with one small catch I didn't notice until later in the day.