REVIEW: EMBRYOLISSE LAIT CREME CONCENTRE

Hey guys!  I've got my Europe Haul coming up shortly (yay!) but since my camera has been uncooperative lately, I'll be reviewing the Embryolisse Lait-Creme Concentre moisturizer that I picked up while I was in Paris.

This facial moisturizer has been mentioned by tons of models and makeup artists, along with YouTubers like Amanda Steele (makeupbymandy24), so I had to give it a try. (Also, French "drugstores", which are pretty much just a ton of heavenly skincare and beauty products are just amazing. I could spend days in there.)

This is really an all-in-one moisturizer, it can also be used as a makeup primer, hair texturizer, or can be used to lighten your foundation or added with your sunscreen.  I've personally been using it as a moisturizer and primer, and I'm happy to say that it does almost as good as a job as the Too Faced Primed Poreless primer, which is the best primer, ever!


Lait-Creme Concentre roughly translates to "condensed milk cream," and that's really how it feels.

This moisturizer has shea butter, beeswax, and aloe vera, and the texture definitely allows you to feel it. The texture is so creamy and smooth, I felt like I wanted to cover my entire face with the whole bottle, it's that good. The aloe vera also gives it a bit of a cooling feeling, which feels great after  a long day. (Summertime swimming, anyone?) With my type of dry skin, the consistency is just right- not too watery, but not suffocatingly thick! 

Girls with oily skin might want to use a little bit less, since it is on the thicker, creamier side, but a little bit goes a long way in general, the pea sized amount above on my fingers is enough to cover my entire face TWICE. 

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If you happen to be stopping in Paris anytime soon (or if you live there, lucky you!) go get this right now! This is the holy grail lotions of all lotions, and for $15, who can say no? It's cheaper than Clinique, and if you're still not sure, your skin deserves a treat. Trust me. ;)

Embryolisse is available at almost all the French drugstores, and for us American chicks, you can find it at IMATS/makeup conventions, or online.

xx,

Julia

Summertime Serendipity

It's pictures like this that make me long for the summer and trips to the beach, and those plane rides that despite being trapped in a metal object for 16 hours in the sky, make your stomach flutter with excited anticipation of the destination.

There's just something so effortlessly beautiful about travel and the culture and fashion of the people there.

Speaking of which, despite being in the endless whirlpool of crop tops and short-shorts, effortless always wins.  I really can't understand why we pay more money for less product. $40 for a crop top that's actually size of a bra? Just no.

I can't really speak personally for everyone, but don't we all want to achieve that naturally beautiful, effortless look? Wearing tiny pieces of clothes and too much blush and eyeliner gets attention, but it's often not the kind that any of us really want. All girls want people to look in their direction and say "Wow, she looks amazing," not "Wow, she looks like a [insert word of your choice here]."

Let's all be chic, not crummy, and not be afraid to step out of the Forever 21 norms, because there are so many things that we just choose not to look at because not everyone else is. (It's easier to dress badly than to actually put a legit outfit together.)


Back to Summer.

But, can we please talk about these promotional photoshoots that are in the catalogues? I feel like this is one of Michael Kors's best seasons in a long time,  that Reese satchel is TO DIE FOR.

If any of this is any sort of indication, yellow and blue are going to be the summer's biggest pairing, so move over, radiant orchid, along with simplistic and floral prints.

New York & Company , Urban Outfitters, Michael Kors

(Also, do check out the Kate Spade #travelcolorfully sweepstakes and make sure to tag your photos on Instagram with it, and you will be entered in the drawing for $250 Kate Spade gift card!)

Introducing Infinitely Chic + Exciting News!

I am so excited to do this post, you have no idea! I've got a ton of news to share, so let's get into it.

Le Renifleur is Going International!

While I can't give away all the details right now, in mid-June, you're going to be seeing a lot of surprises! (think: the Fashion Week Four). There's going to be a TON of photos of a ton of different things, and I am super excited! On top of that, I'm also going to be putting together my airplane skincare routine, what I pack in my carry-on, the outfits I'll be bringing, and of course, posts related to the things I'll be seeing. (I've got everything from Euro-Chic street style to clandestine societies planned.)

I can't wait!

Monthly & Friday Favorites:

Starting end of May, I'll be doing a new type of post, monthly favorites. Also, on Fridays, I'll be doing an on-going mini series on things that I've been enjoying/things that I've been enjoying, like music and other blogs to new summer arrivals in stores. (Kind of like a subcategory of the monthlies.)

Blog Layout & Design:

If you haven't noticed yet, I have revamped the central parts of the blog, the header and the background. I'm still tweaking with things, but I'm working on making the entire blog match, so if something is out of place, I'm working on it.

10,000 Pageviews!

A couple days ago, Le Renifleur hit 10,000 page views! Thank you so much!

Part 2 of the exciting news:

A couple days ago, some friends of mine and I launched a new Instagram page, InfinitelyChic, covering everything from makeup, to hair, to fashion, and travel.

I've gotten the Tuesdays and Fridays slots, (Tuesday: Travel & Street Style.) (Friday: Fashion), and I can't contain my excitement to start doing Outfit of the Day's just report back on runway happenings.

Here's a rundown of the schedule:

Monday: Makeup by (S. & D.)
Tuesday: Travel & International Street Style (by me)
Wednesday: Hair (by SH.)
Thursday: Accessories (by Brittany)
Friday: Fashion (by me)

It's going to be really cool, so make sure to check it out! (and follow, since that would be pretty cool. ;) )

instagram.com/infinitelychic

(Note: Infinitely Chic is not related to Le Renifleur, it's a separate co-project of mine I think you will enjoy!)

Ciao!