mid year make up highs and lows

let's talk about some products I've discovered this year, hadn't mentioned before here, and became absolute staples (or duds) in my make up wardrobe.

all the links will be in my blogs:
EN: https://freevolous.blog/2023/07/04/6-...
PT: https://pt.freevolous.blog/2023/07/04...

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:: if you'd like to support me, you can:
. shop on Yesstyle through my affiliate link https://ys.style/bDX024Oslib and/or use FREEVOLOUS10 during check-out for a discount

. shop on More Than Beauty Store (international shipping available) through my affiliate link https://www.morethanbeautystore.com?r... and/or use the code FREEVOLOUS10 for a discount

. shop on https://www.sweetcare.pt (international shipping available) and use the code GIFTSOLANGE to get free samples with your purchases

:: MY SKIN, for reference: shamelessly over 40, combination and oilier in the hot months, seldom prone to dehydration. I have (very tame, atm) hormonal acne (The Beard), and hyperpigmentation/melasma on my cheeks. It can develop sensitivity to specific products, but it's been overall pretty resilient for a long time (e.g.: I use exfoliating acids and retinoids together daily without any problem).
Sunscreen is NEVAH optional.
:: Ageing is a privilege not everyone gets to have, yet I’m for one’s individual choices without judgmental rules/ideologies. I do favour transparency, so that the viewers can have all the information and adjust their expectations.
:: Treatments: I’m doing Pico Laser/BBL for hyperpigmentation issues. I did Ultraformer III for firmness, but the effects are long gone…
. DISCLAIMER .
What works for me may not work for you and vice-versa, and that's only being human and unique, so keep a curious mind, trust science, stay away from fear-mongering and ask for samples whenever possible. Also, feel free to share your experiences with the products mentioned in the comments, so that other viewers can learn more. Sharing knowledge and experiences empowers us as consumers.
I'm not a skincare, makeup or hair expert: I'm just a curious soul and a learner. All my posts/videos come from a consumer point of view.
What you see is what you get — blemishes, wrinkles and all #nofilter

All the opinions stated are my own, based on my personal experience with the products, and no amount of money or freebies will ever change that.
The products were purchased with my hard-earned money unless stated otherwise.
If sometime in the future the latter changes, the first one will NEVER change, and I would only collaborate with brands that gracefully accept that.
I will always be straight-forward with you about any collaborations, affiliate links or promo codes and similar shenanigans, if they happen to occur.

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