1. Real Techniques Bold Metals Collection - I feel like the Chapman sisters did a really good job with these brushes, aesthetically speaking. This new design takes them to a whole other level, and since the quality is already amazing on the regular ones, I can already tell this new collection will be just as good!

2. Prada Candy Perfume - I have been wanting to buy this perfume as well as YSL Manifesto. The second one being off my checklist, I desperately need to get this one. I am a sweet perfume kinda gal, and I love the fact that this one smells like vanilla sugar and caramel without being too overwhelming. 

3. NARS + Steven Klein One Shocking Moment Cheek Studio Palette - NARS blushes are one the most long-wearing and flattering blushes there is on the market, which is one of the main reasons I want to give this palette a try. It offers so much versatility, with one highlight shade, two contour shades and four blushes, the price tag seems more than justified. Besides, one can never own too many blushes - at least that's the motto I tend to live by!

4. Erborian CC Crème HD - I have tried this a couple of months ago and I fell in love with it. It leaves my face looking very healthy and glowing, and gives the perfect amount of coverage as well. This would prove to be really useful on those days when you don't feel like wearing any foundation but still want to look decent!

5. Jo Malone Honey Nectarine Blossom Candle - Because of the high price tag, I haven't bought anything from this brand yet, but the nice florally, fruity scent of this candle might just be the push I needed to finally indulge. 

6. Josie Maran 100 Percent Pure Argan Oil - Being half Moroccan, Argan Oil is one of my holy grails for haircare and has always been. The only thing I don't like about it is that it feels a little heavy to use on my combination skin. This product is apparently very lightweight and gets praises all over the blogosphere for its moisturizing power. I would really like to see if it is worth the hype!

7. Lush Bubblegum Lip Scrub - I've been pretty content with my DIY honey and sugar lip scrub so far, but this one tastes amazing and I'd really like to give it a try, especially considering I wear a lot of matte lipsticks during winter.

8. Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder - I have been lusting after this powder for such a long time because of how much it has been raved about. I am curious to find out whether or not it would pass the test on my oily T-Zone.

9. Hourglass Ambient Lighting Holiday 2015 Edition - Do I really need to get started on this? I mean, it is Hourglass, the quality of their products is phenomenal. This palette contains six exquisite shades, including plum, warm pink and bronze colors, making it perfect for winter time. Plus, I don't own any of the other Ambient Lighting Palettes!

What about you, fellow beauty addicts? Anything on your wishlist for winter/Christmas? 

I got the Mia 2 after coming back from London where my friend let me try hers. I was instantly impressed by how smooth my skin was after using it for the first time! But I was still skeptical about getting it. I was having really bad breakouts all over my cheeks for several months and nothing was working, so I thought that it was the only option I had left. I was really scared at first, especially considering I heard some people say it made their skin even worse and that it wasn't that exceptional.  I finally dived in with my Sephora 25% discount, and I definitely do not regret it. In fact, my skin has never looked so good!

What the brand says :

"Designed as a 10-minute professional ‘facial in a jar’ for behind-the-scenes use in Hollywood’s Entertainment, Music, Fashion & Award industries, YOUTHMUD™ provides immediate camera-ready glowing skin. NEW Patented TEAOXI® technology with real Green Tea Leaf is the ‘magic’ behind our powerful anti-aging and anti-wrinkle results, delivering fresh antioxidants directly into the mud to hydrate, balance oil production and fight free radical damage. French Sea Clay works to detoxify & awaken the skin by drawing out impurities, while Ivy helps tone, tighten and lift the skin. Revitalize dull, dry skin with Volcanic Rock multi-level surface exfoliation & experience smoother, brighter, softer skin. Get your Youthful Sexy Glow back in just 10 minutes."

First thing I noticed : the tingling effect ! Holy molly, I felt like my face was literally burning and that I was having an allergic reaction during the first minutes, but it gradually got better. Once dry, I rinsed the mask in circular motions to help exfoliate, and I was left with very smooth, glowing skin, so props to the brand for keeping its promises so far. On the other hand, though, my skin felt a little tight which is not something I'm used to. Also, with all the hype around this, maybe my expectations were too high, but I thought it would leave me with an airbrushed/flawless skin, which was not the case at all. As a result, I was pretty disappointed in this, especially considering the price. It sure helped with blemishes, but just like any other clay mask would have anyway. To be fairly honest, I don't think this product is as glamorous as it claims to be. I'm not saying I didn't like it, just that it wasn't that effective in comparison to other clay masks out there, the results were not that different. On a plus side, I loved the composition! The tea leaves were quite hard to put on my face, but it felt so good, especially since I love putting natural ingredients on my skin. Now, moving on to the next one :

What the brand says : "Mask of Magnaminty isn't technically a daily 'facial wash'; it's actually a deep cleansing face and back mask. China clay and fresh peppermint reach deep down to pull the debris from your pores, giving you that delightful tingly-clean sensation. We add loads of aduki beans to exfoliate flaky or dry skin, vanilla absolute to calm redness and honey to soothe. Our inventors created Mask of Magnaminty to be the 'ultimate face mask', intense but not harsh or abrasive on the skin."

I got this one beforehand, thinking the GlamGlow would replace it eventually. First thing I noticed : the freshness and the minty smell : I felt like I was putting ice on my face and it was so relaxing. The texture is quite thick, but easy to apply, I then rinse it off after 10 minutes as well. Afterwards, I can feel my skin being totally free from impurities and dirt, which is why I think the cleanliness is definitely more noticeable with this one. Also, the glowing effect is still here, and I'm left with baby-smooth skin! The only downside is that it is quite messy to rinse off because of all the chunks it contains, but given all the benefits, it didn't bother me that much. I also really enjoyed the fact that it was not as harsh as the first one, just like the brand claimed.

Verdict : to me, the Lush mask definitely wins hands down. It brings the same (if not better) results than the GlamGlow YouthMud treatment, but without the unpleasant burning sensation, and also with the advantage of being far less expensive. If you can afford the GlamGlow one and don't mind splurging, then go ahead, but I'll stick to Lush for now. :)

Now, moving on to the eye cream : this one, I ordered online just after the MRC. First surprise when  I received it : it's tiny! For the price (€28) I was not expecting this at all and was quite disappointed, but let's keep going.  It has the same ingredients as the Midnight Recovery Concentrate and promises  “fresher, younger-looking” eyes by morning, and it's also supposed to help reduce fine lines. My main concern when it comes to the eye area is dark circles - they're not that bad, but my eyes tend to look really tired and when I don't get enough sleep, my eye area tends to look quite dull. Still, I don't have any problem with dryness or fine lines, so I didn't need something over the top anyway. After using this product, when I wake up in the morning, I find that my eye area is very soft, and moisturized just enough (it's quite thick, but not greasy either) and again, it just makes that healthy-looking appearance even more obvious. Not everyone will like it, though, it depends on what you're looking for. Like I said, I'm not able to tell you if this works with fine lines, but I think that if your main concern is dryness, the avocado eyecream from Kiehl's would be a better match.

Overall, I think these two products are the very definition of the holy grail for me. They have both improved my skin texture and appearance and I will definitely repurchase them!