Pixi Eye Zone Brightener

Most products I can test on myself and review if they are good or not, but some can not really test to 100% on myself, as I do not have all the problem areas for which there are products.

Darkness under the eyes is one of them, I do not have much problem myself with darkness or bags under the eyes, so the first time I tested the Pixi Eye Zone Brightener I did not think it was that special.

But as soon as I tested it on some other people, I felt that it was a must to bring it into the webshop, it is awesome! :)

Here you see before and after pictures:

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Big difference huh? :)

How does the Pixi Eye Zone Brightener work?
Pixi Eye Zone Brightener brightens thanks to light-reflecting pigments, and provides no coverage at all. Therefore, you need very little make-up for an enlightening result - which is extra important when you put make-up under the eyes because the skin is so thin there, then it looks unnatural if you put on too much make-up.

The light-reflecting pigments not only lighten the skin, but also settle in lines, which makes wrinkles and lines less visible.

Should you use it before or after base make-up?
In these pictures I have only applied Eye Zone Brightener to show how effective it is completely alone, but you can also use it before / after makeup, it depends a bit on what you want for effect. I will write more about it later in the post.

Is it good for the skin?
Eye Zone Brightener is not only a make-up product but also a skin care product. It cools, soothes, moisturizes and reduces swelling and bags under the eyes. So it can be used both morning and evening!

Contains among other things:
Lavender water - Refreshing & has a relaxing effect for tired eyes.
Sodium hyaluronate - Has a volumizing effect on the skin.
Vitamin E  - Works as an effective anti-aging ingredient & antioxidant.
Aloe vera - Gives a cooling effect and is emollient and moisturizing.

Tip!
If you are often swollen or have extra bags under your eyes when you sleep, you can store the eye cream in the fridge, then it is extra cooling in the morning and the swelling settles faster :)

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Use for a natural result
If you do not want to put on so much make-up on the rest of your face, this is a perfect product to use all alone. Apply a little under the eyes and dab with your fingers, so you get a discreet and enlightening effect.

Use in case of slight darkness under the eyes
Apply Eye Zone Brightener under the eyes, dab with your fingertip for a soft result. Then finish with concealer and / or foundation - the light-reflecting pigments then become a bit subdued but still give an effective result.

Use in very dark under the eyes
Start with concealer and / or foundation under the eyes, and then finish with Eye Zone Brightener, dab with your fingertip for a soft result. Then you get both an opaque result with the make-up underneath, but also a very light-reflecting effect because Eye Zone Brightener is located at the far end of the skin.

Morning and evening
Since the product also cares for the skin under the eyes, it can be used both morning and evening, so it works during the night as well.

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In this picture you see one eye without Eye Zone Brightener, and the other eye with. Do not think I need to say which is which;)

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Really difference! I was super shocked the first time I tested it on someone other than myself and saw in reality how effective it is :)

Pixi Eye Zone Brightener is available as said on Byher.se or in our store Creative Makeup By Her in Uppsala (you are warmly welcome if you want us to test and show you the product before you shop) and it costs SEK 199.

Shout out if you have any questions ♥

Magnetic Lash in stock again!

Today I got a refill of Magnetic Lash from the brand Santhilea, which is now on Byher.se again :)

Magnetic Lash is a mascara with included fibers based on length and volume. You can read more in my previous blog post here!

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Magnetic Lash costs SEK 249 and is available at Byher.se or in our store Creative Makeup By Her on Vaksalagatan 28 in Uppsala :)

Get in touch if you have any questions ♥

Autumn eyeliner - Autumn eyeliner makeup

You liked it the make-up I did with the eyeshadow Cyclamen Bronze last week, so now I have done another look with the one that is also completely brutally nice but still simple and everyday :)

What I have done is to mix this false eye shadow with Mixing Liquid from Make Up Store, which gives a waterproof and rub-proof eyeliner!

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The lips are Pixi Shea Butter Lip Balm (Ripe Raspberry)

The rest of the basic make-up is also from Make Up Store, I played loose with the products I got with me after their press event. I have used their foundation Cream to Powder and Duo Contouring as shading and highlighter :)

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Eyeshadow as eyeliner, Yag mineral eyeshadow (Cyclamen Bronze)
… mixed with Make Up Store Mixing Liquid
White eye shadow in the corner of the eye and under the eyeliner, Paese Kashmir eyeshadoe (601)
Black mascara on the upper lashes, Magnetic Lash Mascara

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Do you like the make-up? :) ♥

Novelty! eos organic lip balm

I have used and loved eo's super sweet lip balm for a long time, and also wrote a lot about them here in the blog.

These lip balms are 100% my style - they are small, sweet, colorful, fragrant, nutritious, practical, 100% natural and 95% organic! They are not only good on the lips, but also do good :)

And finally they are now available to buy from us, both in store and at Byher.se!

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eos stands for "evolution of smooth" and they are actually not only super cute but really good as well. They feel so soft and lovely on the lips and really does the trick for dry lips! The lip balm is filled with antioxidant-rich vitamin E, caring shea butter and jojoba oil to keep your lips moisturized, soft and smooth. And as I said, 100% contains natural ingredients, of which the entire 95% is also organically certified.

They are soft and smooth on the skin and not the slightest sticky or troublesome in texture, if you apply a little it goes into the skin quickly but if you apply a little more it lasts a very long time on the lips.

Most of you have probably seen eos lip balm before, they are incredibly popular and have been seen in the hands of for example Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Miley Cyrus, Gwen Stefani, Demi Lovato, Christina Aguilera, and that list can be made even longer :)

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The lip balm contains, among other things:
Coconut oil
 - Makes the skin soft and moisturizes abundantly, is the savior in need of itchy lips. Also has anti-inflammatory properties and soothes skin rashes, and speeds up the healing process.
Olive oil - Moisturizes and protects the skin
Bivax - Is moisturizing and gives a soft and lovely texture that does not feel sticky on the lips.
Jojoba oil - Emollient and moisture retaining.
Shea butter - Nourishes and moisturizes.
Sunflower oil - Strengthens the skin's own barrier protection, retains moisture and is quickly absorbed by the skin.
Vitamin E - Vitamin E has protective properties for the skin and protects it against, among other things, free radicals.

All lip balms are colorless and fit everyone's lips, even under other lip makeup, and all the different varieties are different flavors! You will find all 11 flavors with us, and they all smell so incredibly good.

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Blackberry Nectar - Smells sweet of blackberries and nectar
Vanilla Mint - Fresh scent of mint and sweet vanilla
Coconut Milk - Do you love the smell of coconut? Then you will love Coconut Milk!

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Orange Zest - Smells good of juicy oranges
Honeysuckle Honeydew - Aroma of fresh honey dew
Blueberry Acai - Smells fresh of blueberries and cabbage palm berries
Sweet Mint - Incredibly fresh scent of sweet mint

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Raspberry Pomegranate - Smells sweet of pomegranate and raspberry
Summer Fruit - A summery scent of strawberry, blueberry and peach
Strawberry Sorbet - Inspired by the good dessert strawberry sorbet
Passion Fruit Fresh and sweet aroma of passion fruit

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A product that you are more than happy to take out of your handbag and improve on during the day! And then you get a little addicted to all the good flavors too, I usually have at least 2 in the bag so you can vary a little haha.

And these are also super good Christmas presents! Either a single as a cheap but sweet gift, or several different flavors - maybe give away a kit with lots of small sweet balls in a nice jar or bag, ugly :) Or to complete a jump-picked gift kit such as e.g. a kit with products in the same color. Perfect as they are both nice, really good and very affordable :)

Now I'll take evenings and run to the bus, hope you had a wonderful Monday! ♥

Sandra spreads fear at work

You who follow me on Snapchat (helenaronnblad) know that our makeup artist Sandra was scaring the life out of me one day at the salon last week. We have a doll's head you can practice different hairstyles on, which first scared the crap out of me behind the counter (which then not what the point) and of course it was in my makeup chair in the room a few hours later;)

Not only do you jump to the occasional outright honest spider phobia and fear of the dark, now you have to be on your guard and watch out for other things too!

And today, a calm newly awakened Monday morning, when I sneak into the room and start the camera to take pictures of what my lip tattoo looks like now, I am met by this sight:

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Preserve me well!

Sandra had two Halloween make-ups last Saturday which is the answer to why these pictures were in my camera;) Ugh I can not stand this disgusting filth haha!

I wish there was a "hide this post button" on the blog that is on Facebook, so I could have flipped through without seeing this image in the future.

Anyway :) Now I will take pictures of my lips as the idea was from the beginning, and then gloMinerals will come here to the salon and have an in-house training with everyone about the products! I have worked with gloMinerals makeup since I started as a makeup artist, but it will probably be instructive for me too, I think, and not just the employees in the store!

Hope you have had a wonderful start to the new week, better than mine anyway;) ♥

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