THE FACE OF INTERNATIONAL BEAUTY

Check out Melissa, the gorgeous girl behind FancyFaceLove, getting glammed up with goodies she's received from around the world!

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REVIEW: Rosette White Clay Cleansing Paste from Japan

I received this white clay cleansing paste from Kanae in my first Japanese swap last year and fell in love with it. Kanae mentioned it was one of her faves and I could instantly see why! 

The product comes out dense and thick, but not soapy or sticky. A small dollop is all that's needed to lather over the face for a deep cleaning. I loved how it was unscented, and not abrasive. It left my skin feeling squeaky clean but not dried out. White clay absorbs excess sebum (the stuff that makes skin oily), and gently exfoliates dead cells. It's suitable for most skin types, even sensitive skin. 

When I ran out of the tube she sent me, I was lucky enough to find a store in a nearby asian mall (Pacific Mall - Markham, ON Canada) that stocked it. This is now a staple in my cleansing routine. 

What are your favourite cleansers?

BIRTHDAYS BEYOND BORDERS!

An exciting twist to our swapping adventures...

Each participant mails one item or items equalling a budget of $25US to a birthday girl each month. Then, when your birthday rolls around, you'll be receiving a stack of parcels from around the globe.

Wishlists aren't limited to beauty products for this, feel free to expand to whatever the birthday girl has her eye on.

We'll update this entry as other wishlists roll in:


                                                                                          JADE - AUSTRALIA

- Stila countless colour eyeshadow

- Baby lips

- Beauty blender

int maple

- Candles

- Anything maple (hint: maple sugar)

- Any Benefit boxed blushes

- Wet'n'wild eyeshadow (no bronze colours)

- Anything Rabbit (I love rabbits)

- pocketbacs!!!

- cute portable scents

- anything cute

KATZ - SWEDEN

Ciate corupted neons

Julep 

Kiko water eyeshadow

Kiko (everything) lol

Revlon lipbutter (light colors) 

Bath&bodyworks (anything) 

MAC (still never tried)

A beauty box from ur country  I love beauty boxes 

NYX jumbo pencil in "milk"

I also love scented candles and chocolate (but dont like chocolate scented products lol), and would be happy with just about anything!


ASTRID - UK


I'd love any of the following (but of course, it's just a wish list & I in no way expect these items):

Physician's Formula - Any, particularly Organic Jumbo Lash Mascara (the one in the green tub - in black); Sexy Booster products (the shoe design is too cute for words! I have the Happy Booster blush from my swap with the lovely Melissa and love it!)

UD Naked Basics Palette
Too Faced Beauty Editor Darlings / any Too Faced products

Any Bath and Body Works - I'd love candles but appreciate that they're probably very heavy to send. I've heard good things about the Black Cherry Merlot fragrance (not sure if this was just seasonal) & the warm milk and honey line

My favourite type of beauty product is blush, particularly cream formulas.

I'd love anything in cute, pretty packaging

I'm on the hunt for the perfect eyeshadow primer / base - I have the UD Primer Potion which I love but I'm interested in trying others to see how they compare. I also love cream eyeshadow formulas.

Anything from Sonia Kashuk - can never have enough brushes & I love the look of the eyeshadow quads (I prefer everyday neutrals or colours for creating a smokey eye)

Would love to try the Flower Beauty line

As seems to be something of a trend, I love "foodie" scents - I'm keen to try the new Chapsticks which are inspired by bakeries

Generally, I'd prefer not to receive skincare although a couple of exceptions would be that I'd love to try sheet masks (hydrating). I'd also love to try the famous Queen Helen Mint Julep mask & the Pacifica Coconut Water Cleansing Wipes (actually the entire Pacifica brand looks pretty fab)

If any of the Canadian ladies can feed my maple candies addiction, I'd really appreciate that! I'm coeliac so I have to follow a strict gluten free diet & unfortunately can't eat things like cookies, etc...

Thanks again - I'm really happy to be a part of this group & can't wait to try items from everyone's countries. I really enjoyed my shopping trip today - makeup buying without the guilt because it's a gift! x 

YIK-YAN (UK)

Bath and Body works hand gel

Cake products (no body lotion or bath related stuff) - never tried any of their products so would be very excited

Mosaic blushers - hoarder!!

I have bought so much stuff I think it will last me a long while so if you want to get me something non beauty related please feel free
I like Hello Kitty, little twin stars and anything pink and kawaii. Cute stationary always comes in handy for me. Also i like to collect cute things to go onto phone cases I make so if you find anything like that, that would be great

xoxo

JOY - CANADA

Real Techniques brushes

Etude House Antoinette brushes

Sweet smelling face scrubs and cleansers (not fond of florals but love fruity and cakey scents)

Shimmering lotions (love this on my legs in the summer)

Eyebrow grooming items (brow gels, brow pencils and pens)

Cream shadows in plums and dark rosey pinks
Illamasqua lipstick in Scandal or Climax

Samples of de-puffing eye creams – I’m feeling the signs of age! And would love to sample a variety till I find my holy grail.

Ojon hair products (love the way this smells)

Beautifully packaged shadows or lipsticks (neutral pinks) from Anna Sui, Jill Stuart, Kate, Holika Holika, Etude House and Tony Moly
ArtDeco Dita Von Teese - if anyone can find lipsticks and highlighters on clearance I'd love to add some more to my collection before the line is sold out

Anything from Sugarbaby that's marshmallow scented *drool*

Chocolates or specialty candies native to your country –If I’m going to be a glutton I may as well be a global glutton! ;)

Cute silver/enamel coated charms (I collect ones that look like food lol BUT would love to start a new bracelet with charms of landmarks or defining icons from different countries)

Nic-nacs – just cute things in general!
*Please no lipglosses though - I have enough to coat an entire village's lips for a lifetime!

MELISSA M. - CANADA

This is *just* a wishlist and I don’t want anyone to feel at all obliged! These are just the things that I’d run out and buy if I won the lottery tonight hehe!

Etude House pore freshener

Etude House baking powder pore cleansing tissues (oil type)

Etude House Missing U hand creams (owls, pandas etc)

Tony Moly Appletox smooth massage peeling cream

Tony Moly Pocket Bunny Mist (for oily skin)

Tony Moly Egg Pore Tightening Mask

Skinfood black sugar scrub foam

Skinfood honey pot lip balm

The Face Shop pore ghassoul mask (or any of the cutesy packaged masks)

The Face Shop any cutely packaged goodies (mini pet fruits etc)

Missha B perfect cover BB cream in no. 23

Deborah Lippmann’s Mermaid’s Dream

Real Techniques brushes
Anything lush

Z-palette (large or pro size)

I also love anything homemade/locally made from farmer's markets/local crafts like fun homemade mittens, dishcloths etc. Treats too!
Gummies/sour gummies and white chocolate are my favourite treats in the world. I don't drink coffee (allergy) but can have coffee scented/flavoured goodies once in a while

I adore bubble bath/at home "spa" rituals, including bath bombs and masks.
My most favourite scents are cocktail/fruity scents like mojito, pina colada, peach bellini, watermelon, berry, citrus etc. If it looks best with a frilla umbrella in it, I'll love it!

I can't stand lavender, but can handle it mixed with other scents like vanilla, lemon etc.

I love reading so bookmarks from around the would be fun to get! I also love to travel and pick up artwork from places I visit, so I'd love a small piece of "artwork" from your area, like a postcard or small locally made painting or drawing etc.

I'd be happy with anything, to be honest. I really just love discovering new things and meeting lovely people from around the globe. I'd love to get YOUR faves to try!

HOLLIE - CANADA

Weleda Pomegranate Firming Day Cream

Ben Nye Banana Powder

Egyptian Magic

Kiko Nail Corrector Pen

Kiko Nail wipe pads

LOVE LOVE LOVE Galaxy Smooth Chocolate Bars & Galaxy Bubbles

Neuhaus Dark Chocolate (hehe Maud gave me some in my swap! YUM)

(love to try Neuhaus Milk chocolate too!!)

Galler dark & Milk Chocolate and Cote d’or (all that you sent was Yummy)

Book: Forever Interrupted, by Taylor Jenkins Reid

I am a nail Polish-a-holic!!!!!!! (No Glitter tho please)

~Zoya – would love: Amanda, Mia, Gretchen, Marcella, Kate, Giselle, Avery, Bela, Wednesday, Kristen or any!!!!!!

~Orly – Would Love: Nite Owl, Frolic, Prince Charming, Plum Noir, Glam, Perfectly Plum, Cupcake, Blue Collar, Coffee Break, Decoded & more

~Milani – Only have 1 and would love more (I have Foxy Lady)

~Deborah Lipman – Purple Rain, Bitches Brew, Satin Doll, Fashion, Rehydrating Base Coat, Just walk Away, Modern Love

~Ciate – I don’t own any!!!!! 

~Kiko 

~Color Club 

~Nubar 

~China Glaze

Someone gave me a Kringle Candle in a swap and I would love to try more!!!! I know they are heavy, so the daylights are a perfect size I think. And I would love a couple of Air Freshners. J Some Suggestions:

~Atkins Cider Donut 

~Kringle Cookie

~Bakers Vanilla 

~Lemon Meringue pie

~Brownie Cheesecake 

~Maple Sugar

~Cocoa 

~Poached pear

~Cranberry Scone 

~ Raspberry Jam

~Creme Brulee 

~Sugar Plum

~Hot Chocolate 

~Welcome Home

~Key Lime Pie

MAUD - BELGIUM

This is my wishlist but note that it’s a guideline for ideas as most of these are somewhat expensive ;)

Real Techniques Face brushes set

OPI  OZ set

The Body Shop 4 steps smokey eye palette

Too Faced Boudoir eyes palette

Too Faced Heart shaped blush

NYX Palette the natural

NYX Jumbo eye pencil

MUA Starry night palette

MUA Glamour days palette

Bath & Body Works Everything (hahaha)

Dior Nail glow nail polish

Lime Crime Crème lipstick retro futuriste

Lime Crime Velvetine Suedeberry & Red Velvet

LLORA - CANADA

PawPaw ointment (love that stuff!)

Kevin Murphy hair products
Josie Maran Coconut Cheek Gelee 

Anything fruity smelling from Lush

UD Primer Potion (never tried - on my bucket list)

Anything by Cake (would love to try the dark hair dry shampoo)

Philosophy body lotions or bath products (tried a lotion and fell in love)

Local to you bath and body products (I love trying your favourites!)

I love fruity and edible scents - not keen on florals and I hate vanilla.

I love chocolate and chewy candies - not keen on hard candies

I am not in need of any eye shadows, but am always on the look out for a great volumizing mascara, and a melt-proof eyeliner.

I have gotten into dry body/hair oils lately.

Real Techniques makeup brushes

I am also addicted to cream blushes and highlighters.

Also would love neat little things from your country - magnets, keychains, etc.

I think that about sums it up! Of course, if you all find something completely different, I am super easy to please! <3

MELISSA B - USA

INGLOT eyeshadows
Stila all over shimmer in Kitten
Bourjois Healthy Balance Unifying powder in Vanille (52)
Bourjois Sweet Kiss lipstick in 45
Bourjois Sweet Kiss lipstick in 81
I LOOOOVE Asian products and BB Creams (always the lightest shade)
Any products for dry/damaged hair - I love treatments, masks and serums
OCC Lip Tars

Pretty much anything from Sephora - Im not picky LOL

Foot Creams (Especially ones that contain Urea <3)

I am a mascara hoarder and I love felt tip or pen liners in black

Please no lotions or face wash

I love dried fruit (please no candy)

I take a nice long bath every night - I love bath bombs, powder etc

And since most of you girls involved are from Canada if anyone can get their hands on Bart Rochon LOL