Review // Clinique 'Pop Matte' Lipsticks

Well, here's some news that definitely made my day: Clinique launched two new lipstick lines and they're both matte! I present you the Clinique Pop Matte Matte Lip Colour + Primer and the Clinique Pop Liquid Matte Lip Colour + Primer. Where most matte lipsticks dry your lips, both these formulas promise to nourish and hydrate them.

I received a couple of lipsticks to review for you, so if you're curious to see how they look on me, click below to read more! Don't forget to share your Pop moment with the #CliniquePopMatte hashtag.

INFORMATION:

The Clinique Pop Matte Matte Lip Colour + Primer is available in 16 colors, of which 8 in all Clinique selling points and 16 exclusively on www.clinique.be and at Inno for € 21 each.

The Clinique Pop Liquid Matte Lip Colour + Primer is available in 8 colors in all Clinique selling points and on www.clinique.be for € 21 each. 

© All images by Shark Attack - Fashion Blog
© This post contains PR samples.

Beauty // Summer With Clinique

After weeks of grey and rainy weather, summer will finally hit Belgium this weekend! Since my skin is sensitive and well... super pale, I'd better take some precautions. I get sunburned very easily and  rarely get a tan, unless I sit in the sun for hours, which just isn't worth it for me. My dermatologist told me that my skin isn't damaged by the sun on several occasions and I'm planning to keep it that way.

Clinique sent me the perfect starter kit to be safe and hydrated this summer! 

The Mineral Sunscreen Fluid For Face SPF 50 (30 ml) sells for € 25,95.

The Mineral Sunscreen Lotion For Body SPF 30 (125 ml) sells for € 25,95.

The Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief (50 ml) sells for € 27,00.

Review // Clinique Pop Collection

Personal note:

I started writing this post, but for the last couple of days, I didn't have the strength and energy to finish it. The country I was born and raised in, my beloved Belgium, my teeny, tiny country, was attacked by terrorists. Dozens of people were killed in the attacks, hundreds are still badly injured. People who were coming home from a trip full of memories or were about to take off to make one. Some of them might have even saved money for years to finally be able to go on a holiday. People have lost their daughter, son, mother, father, brother, sister, cousin, niece, nephew, aunt, uncle or best friend. My heart is aching; not just for the attacks in Belgium, but for everyone affected in whatever attack all over the world. I refuse to be filled with anger towards certain religions. I live in a multi-cultural town and come from a multi-cultural family, I wasn't raised like this; I have family members who origin from Turkey, Morocco, Italy, the USA, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic and the Philippines. I refuse to judge and point fingers. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected. We can not, we must not let hate rule. #PrayForTheWorld #StopTerrorism 

The original post:

Spring officially landed in Shark Attack's HQ (which is actually just my kitchen table, but it sounds so cool) with the new Clinique Pop make up collection. Consisting out of lipsticks, lip glosses and eyeshadows from subtle neutrals to popping shades, the Pop collection seems to have it all. I received three products to try out and I'm more than happy to share my thoughts with you.

Info & Prices:

Clinique Pop Lacquer Lip Colour + Primer               € 22,75
Clinique Pop Glaze Sheer Lip Colour + Primer        € 22,75
Clinique Lid Pop                                                        € 21,30

Available from mid-March and on the Clinique website.

© All images by Shark Attack - Fashion Blog
© This post contains PR samples.

Beauty // Current Favorite Beauty Products

Sorry that I've been kinda MIA lately. I finally found a full time job and I'm still struggling to find the perfect balance between blogging and working full time. If you have any tips, please drop them in the comment box below. Plus, there's something else I wanted to mention... Make up, and beauty products in general, is something that I'm growing into more and more each day and is something I also want to focus on for the blog; next to the usual fashion posts. I hope you all can appreciate it! 

In the past couple of weeks, I received tons of new goodies to try out. Not all of them were a match with my skin, so I decided to collect my top 5 favorite products and share them with you. What are your favorite beauty products at this moment?

Review // Clinique Summer Skincare

Aah, summer... The season that I have a love / hate relationship with. As much as I love feeling the sunshine on my skin, I hate all the things I have to deal with in order to keep my skin protected. Even though I'm 100 % Italian, my skin prefers to think otherwise. I'm very pale - Edward Cullen ain't got sh*t on me - and I hardly get a tan. I already made peace with the fact that I will never have a bronze glow and became best friends with the shadow over the years. Tanning beds are not for me either. I just don't have the patience nor the will to lock myself into a cancer spreading box. 

Don't get me wrong: it's not that I go into complete isolation during summer, but I know my limits and I am aware of what my skin can or can not handle. So I do sit in the sun from time to time - I have to soak up some vitamin D - but you will never see me laying in the sun for hours straight. Plus, I also apply sunscreen like no other. My friends like to make fun of my paleness and my sunscreen obsession, but I just don't want to risk damaging my skin for nothing. 

A couple of weeks ago, Clinique sent me some products to try out this summer, including a scrub, a body cream, a face cream and after sun. My trip to Italy and the recent Belgian heatwave gave me the perfect opportunity to try them out.

Disclaimer: These products were sent to me by a PR company / brand for review purposes.

Review // Clinique Pop Lip Colour + Primer

Clinique rings in spring and summer with the launch of their Pop Lip Colour + Primer collection: 16 gorgeous, popping colors with built in primer that will provide your lips with a beautiful color and will nourish them at the same time. The colors are divided into the Nudes, the Tawnies, the Pinks and the Violets, so everyone is set to find at least one favorite! 

The ever so sweet and kind ladies from Clinique sent me a Tawnie to review and I got another Tawnie and a Pink myself, which I will write about as well. But first, here's an insight to what Clinique has to say about the Pop Lip Colour + Primer: 

THE PRODUCT

A full lip color with built in primer that provides dramatic lips and comfort immediately. It contains shea butter and murumuru butter.

WHAT DOES IT DO?

* A deep, long-lasting color with a hybrid formula of lip color and primer, all in one. 

* Guarantees a perfectly smooth and precise application, every time again. 

* Does not dehydrate the lips and gives a creamy, silky smooth finish. 

COVERAGE: Full coverage

FINISH: Silky smooth 

I could live without any make up product for the rest of eternity, but my lipsticks and I are inseparable. For a while now, my bestie Dario has been wondering how many lipsticks one could possibly have (TONS! A LOT!), but I feel that a good lipstick can upgrade even the simplest of outfits; you'll never see me without. Since I always wear matte lipsticks (they dehydrate the lips like a mofo, though), I was curious to see and most importantly feel the difference. Plus, the lipsticks are Made In Belgium. Yes, in my tiny country! #proud #highfive

Are you as curious as I am? Click below to find out more. 

The Clinique Pop Lip Colour + Primer collection is now available in stores ($ 18 / € 22,20).

P.S.: To share your popping moment, you can use #CliniquePop on your social media. 

This product was sent to me by a PR company / brand.
This does not affect my opinion in any way. 

Shark Attack Video // Finished Beauty Products In July

If you can't see the video, click here.

I finished quite some beauty products in the month of July, which I will show you in the video above.
For a list of all the used beauty products, click below.

Review // Clinique 'Take The Day Off' Cleansing Balm

Another Clinique beauty product has landed on Shark Attack's HQ (which still is my kitchen table, but still sounds fancier). Leave it to Clinique to be always on the search to improve and re-invent themselves. They recently launched the 'Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm' and I was more than happy to try it out.

I must admit that I'm kinda sloppy when it comes to removing my make up before I go to sleep. I even go to bed without even trying to take it off more than once... I can hear all the beauty bloggers (and normal people who just know it's the right thing to do) gasping for air as we speak / read / whatever. 

Anyway, thanks to Clinique and their new cleansing balm, I now had an excuse to remove my make up like a good girl and so I did. Want to know my opinion? 

Click below to read more.

Review // Clinique 'Lash Power Feathering Mascara'

Another week, another product Clinique is launching. They just seem unstoppable! This time, I received their new 'Lash Power Feathering Mascara' to try out. Here's what it does according to Clinique: 

- providing full, lush eyelashes thanks to an advanced formula and new, innovative brush;

- doesn't stain or flake;

- is easy to remove with warm water.

Initially intended for the humid Asian climates, this mascara is able to live through pool- and seawater, sweat, tears and rain. In case of tears, just think about the following quote by Adriana Lima:

"I won't cry for you, my mascara is too expensive."

Works for me.

Review // Clinique 'Cheek Pop' Blush

Spring has landed here at Shark Attack HQ (I'm actually just sitting at my kitchen table, but HQ sounds so much fancier) thanks to Clinique, who sent me one of their new 'Cheek Pop' blushes. According to the beauty brand, getting "a natural blush was never so easy" with these Cheek Pops. Time to find out if what they say is what you get!

Personal // Instaweek

My dad's turning 50 today! Happy birthday, Dad. I love you!

Follow me on Instagram: @Krizia_S

Beauty // Clinique Age Defense BB Cream SPF 30

Another beauty post and I'm actually kinda liking it! 

As from today, you can order the Clinique Age Defense BB Cream SPF 30 on Clinique.be. I've read a couple of reviews on BB creams from different brands, but never thought about trying one myself ... Until I got the opportunity to try a sample of the BB cream by Clinique. 

The fact that it contains a SPF 30 is extremely important to me, since my skin is very sensitive, especially when the sun is shining at its fullest. The creme also promises to neutralize oily skin - which I have - and I can confirm that it's true. My skin feels normal and my pores aren't that visible anymore. My skin has always been a nightmare and I still have some spots on my face. I was very pleased to see that the BB cream covers them nicely. 

The BB cream comes in three shades: 

1. For a very pale skin with a pink undertone;

2. For a pale skin with a golden undertone;

3. For the bronzed skin with a golden undertone. 

I've added before and after pictures after the jump.

Be warned for the before picture! 

The Clinique Age Defense BB Cream SPF 30 is available on Clinique.be now.

x Krizia

Beauty // Clinique 'Runway Coral' Limited Edition Lipstick

After talking about this gorgeous shade of lipstick here, I decided to give myself a little treat and order it online. Especially since it's limited edition and I knew I'd regret it if I didn't get it. I waited for the lipstick to arrive impatiently - damn you, holidays (just kidding, I love you) - and knew I made the right choice when I opened the beautifully wrapped Clinique gift box. 

The color is still kinda coral, but has a more pinkish shade instead of orange and I'm quite happy about that. We all know that orange lipstick makes your teeth look yellow and we don't want that, now do we? So I decided to try out the lipstick for the first time yesterday and even the boyfriend approved (très important, even though he wasn't allowed to kiss me the entire evening. Sorry, booboo.)

I'm very loyal when it comes to beauty products: I refuse to wear any other perfume than Miss Dior Chérie and as for lipsticks, I only wore Chanel Rouge Coco (you know, the color Vanessa Paradis is flaunting in her Rouge Coco campaign) and a super red Chanel lipstick for special occasions up 'till now. I guess there's no harm in adding a third favorite to my lipstick 'collection', if you can call it that. This color is perfect for Spring ànd Summer and will be seen on my lips a lot. Ye be warned! 

I got some questions from my readers, asking if the lipstick makes your lips feel dry and the answer is ... *drumrolls* ... NO! It has a very creamy texture, even if you decide to dip your lips on a tissue, and it stays on super long. I went to a baby shower and a birthday party yesterday - meaning: lots of food and drinks - and I only had to retouch my lips once. And that's because I'm a freak when it comes to retouching my lips. I always think the lipstick has come off, even if it's not, which means I put on way more than necessary. It's all in my head.

For those who want to order the lipstick, just click here. Hurry, 'cause these babies are selling fast! 

x Krizia

Personal // Gifted And Wanted

I bet you've all heard about the Jean Paul Gaultier and Coca Cola Light collaboration by now and I must admit that I like this collaboration more that the Karl Lagerfeld one -- Don't worry Mr. Lagerfeld, I still find you a genius in every positive way possible. My first memory of Mr. Gaultier must have been when Madonna wore the famous cone bra / corset - designed by Gaultier, of course - during her Blond Ambition Tour in 1990. I was a tiny one-year-old back then, but the impact of that particular tour (and bra) should not be underestimated. I don't think that there's even one human being walking this surface who doesn't remember that piece of legendary lingerie.

Later on, I got to know Jean Paul Gaultier as one of the 'enfants terribles', shocking the fashion world by using older men, overweight women, over the top tattooed and pierced individuals as his models and as someone who wasn't afraid of playing with traditional gender roles. Aaah, and not to forget his world famous commercials, using amazingly cute (and tattooed, you know I love tattoos) sailor men as the center piece.

Being one of the Coca Cola Light Style Reporters, I had the honor to receive two collector items of the Jean Paul Gaultier for Coca Cola Light collaboration. These babies will definitely get the special place they deserve. Thank you, Coca Cola Light, for this amazing gift and thank you, Mr. Gaultier, for being yourself and for doing what you want in a world that's filled with criticism and narrow mindedness. 

Oh yeah, I've also added a major wish list in this post, so just click, click, click below to see what goodies I've bumped into while browsing on the web! 

x Krizia

P.S.: Als je in België woont, vergeet dan niet om aan de  Supertrash give away mee te doen!

Beauty // Clinique Moisture Surge Intense

As you all know, I'm not into beauty blogging, simply because I never use new products. I tend to stick to products I've been familiar with for years -- It's just a habit I've had for a long time.

I've been using Clinique for years now and their products have never disappointed me. So, I thought it would be nice to introduce you a new product I've started to use just a week ago: Clinique's Moisture Surge Intense; perfect for those who have a dry skin. You have to apply the crème after you've applied your daily moisturizer -- I use Clinique's Moisture Surge. For those who have a really dry skin in most places can apply the Moisture Surge Intense on the entire face. If you only have dry skin on certain places - like me in the T-zone, for example - I'd advise you to only apply it on the dry spots. The crème has been tested on allergies and is 100 % perfume and oil free. 

I'm very happy with the result. My skin feels soft and while the dry spots used to be visible before, you don't see anything anymore now. I'm happy I tried this product out, especially with this cold weather, which seems to dry out my skin even more.

Do you also have a dry skin? Which products do you use for it?

Don't hesitate to share it in the comment box below.

x Krizia

Vote & Win // Clinique Beauty Coaching with Shark Attack

Hi everyone!

I'm glad to announce a collaboration between Clinique and Shark Attack.

I've been using Clinique products for quite some time now and was introduced by my sister who is a huge fan of Clinique. Thanks to her, I started using the products myself and I couldn't be happier with the results.

So when Clinique asked me to test the '3-step-plan', I immediately said 'yes'. My experiences were nothing but positive, and I advise you all to get your skin type tested at the beauty store, so that you can get the products appropriate for your skin type.

Now, for the best part:

Together with 3 other bloggers, we had to write a review on the products. The reviews are online now, and the blogger with the most votes can win a Beauty Coaching at the Clinique Head Quarters. But that's not all... The winning blogger is allowed to bring 7 Belgian readers with her!

So, do you live in Belgium and do you want a chance on spending a day with me getting pampered at Clinique? Go to the FACEBOOK-PAGE and click on 'STEMMEN'. You can vote 'till the 26th of September and the Beauty Coaching will take place on the 15th of November! 

I hope to win so that I can finally meet some of my Belgian readers!
I'm sorry for my readers who aren't living in Belgium, I wish you could all participate. :(

x Krizia

What's In My Bag?

I always love to read other bloggers 'Whats in my bag'-posts,
and I decided it was time to write one myself.