Talia Wayne's beauty secrets

Gather around each and all, it is the time for Halloween to come once more. The nights are longer and the tricks are bigger, but who has time to see who's hiding behind the Holiday Killer? Heroes and villains dance in the dark, chasing and marking Gotham's future and past; the Halloween is long but will Batman get through it at all?

If you are looking for spooks and being pretty, grab "Batman: The Long Halloween" and read on for Talia's beauty secret.

 As we draw closer to the end of October and the end of the creepiest period of the year, Halloween, my mood changes from time to time but celebrations tend to cheer up Gotham and the Wayne Manor; Alfred is more than happy to decorate the house with pumpkins and cobwebs and even though me, Bruce and Damian have made a routine out of dressing up as our alter egos too often, Halloween is a chance to try something different.
And by trying something different, let me tell you a little bit about this week's sample. "Artemis-Soothing and Hydrating Face and Eye Emulsion" by Fresh Line is in for "Sampling Monday" and let's get the details about it. This is a light and hydrating emulsion, specially formulated for sensitive skin. This emulsion is enriched with anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and healing botanical ingredients to satisfy every need of sensitive skin types and fully hydrate the skin,while soothing irritations and redness. With the weather getting colder, my skin has shifted into an "I don't know what exactly I want" phase and I want to see how this emulsion treats it; also it is a win win thing that it can also be used for eyes. And last but not least, Fresh Line is a cosmetics company that uses natural ingredients and no chemicals for its wide range of products, from solid shampoos to intensive face treatments. Going natural is always good so let's try and see!

P.S. Hope you have a great week y'all! What are your plans for Halloween this year?

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Mondays seem to arrive faster that we anticipate them too; but maybe the new week will bring some pleasant surprises with it. Splitting time between staying in the Batcave, working on some upgrade on my suit courtesy of Mr Bats, and training with Damian to improve his kicks, my beauty time was reduced almost to zero.

But all good things come around!

It feels good to have "Sampling Monday" back and I hope you are too. This Monday's sample is Clinique's "Custom-Repaid Serum", which is a smart serum that understands the particular needs of your skin, providing custom repair for the damage you see and the damage you don't. Depending on our age and other factors, our complexion exhibits different needs and this products targets multiple concerns like diminishing lines and wrinkles, firming and lifting skin,reducing dark spots and evening skin tone and improving radiance and texture. No matter what your skin needs, this clever little serum promises to give you want you need whenever you need it! Let's see if the serum delivers what I need but don't know yet.

P.S. I wish you all a great week and stay tuned for more posts coming soon!

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Sorry for another belated "Sampling Monday" post! Autumn has officially arrived but the laziness that accompanied summer is not completely gone. Long naps in the afternoon and even longer night sessions of "hide and seek" in the alleys of Gotham pursuing Clayface, are among the activities that keep my personal routine nice and joyous.

A routine can be a good thing if you are feeling lazy enough to stick with it.

This "Sampling Monday" features Kiehl's "Powerful Wrinkle Reducing Cream", a cream that is designed to significantly reduce wrinkles, smooth skin texture and minimize pores. I was given this sample, even though my wrinkles are minimum, as a way to reduce the possibility of wrinkles appearing soon. The powerful combination of micronutrients, Copper PCA and Calcium PCA in this cream, have shown an improvement in the skin's elasticity and the appearance of wrinkles; other skin problems, like big pores, are also treated from this formula. Since I am a person with a big pores problem, this sample might do the trick; and let's not hush the fact of some precaution against wrinkles. Will this do the trick?

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This is the summer's last Sampling Monday; summer flew by pretty quickly for me and to be honest, I am ready for autumn to come. You might have realised from past posts that cooler weather is better for me and I can't wait for temperatures to drop. There is something more comforting in leaves and rain falling, like some kind of a new cleansing start; it's like everyone in Gotham is getting ready to start anew and take control.

Too bad Batman is prepared for that.

This week's "Sampling Monday" pick is the (Malin + Goetz) "Vitamin B5 Body Moisturizer". (Malin + Goetz) is a family-owned and operated apothecary in New York's Chelsea neighbourhood known for its natural based treatments, which incorporate gentle technologies for ultimate performance. The "Vitamin B5 Body Moisturizer" is an intensive and nourishing cream that is both oil-free and residue-free; the treatment synthesizes natural vitamin b5 and soothing bergamot extract with absorbent fatty acids for instant performance and results. This moisturiser is ideal for all skin types, naturally hydrates without feeling greasy and its natural fragrance is quite good. Let's see how it works!

P.S. What do you think about autumn arriving? Are you feeling excited or nostalgic about the summer good times?

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Summer's the season to simplify things; whether you are trying to save some space in your suitcase or you are feeling a little lazy to do the face massage you are doing when applying your night cream, summer calls for a simplicity in all ways. Even villains in Gotham, and especially The Penguin seems to be conducting simpler and less imaginative attacks on the city's banks.

Summer really brings out something different in everyone of us.

And summer's simplicity has also invaded the way I was removing my make-up because I was looking for a product that would work as a make-up and eye make-up remover to save time and effort. Enter a Vichy  "Purete Thermale 3-In-1 One Step Cleanser" sample that I took home and was impressed to find a product that is actually three products in one! The "Purete Thermale 3-In-1 One Step Cleanser" is a cleansing milk ideal for sensitive skin that works as a cleanser, toner and eye make-up remover; combining the properties of milk, lotion and eye make-up remover, this gentle formula cleanser offers a fast and east cleansing to the skin and eye area and taking care not to irritate your complexion. This is going to be pretty useful for a vacation and a late night when removing the make-up seems a drag; so in those cases, you apply the cleanser, using a cotton pad, to face and eyes (no need to rinse off the cleanser) and you are ready for the moisturiser! I am looking forward to seeing how this cleanser succeeds in delivering clean face and eyes!

P.S. This is another late "Sampling Monday" but things are hectic here due to vacation preparations! Hope you have a great week and stay tuned for more!

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And it's the first Monday of August! Phew, we made it to August and I can say that a step closer to Autumn, sounds like heaven right now. Don't get me wrong, summer near the beach is amazing but summer in the city is okay as long as the cooling system is working in the Wayne mansion; and going after Deathstroke in the middle of the night while trying to stay alive, is not so bad with a little wind blowing.

So, while dreaming of cooler weather let's talk about Sampling Monday results!

Kiehl's "Midnight Recovery Concentrate" : After reading so much about this online I was sceptical about how it would work for me; fortunately my doubts were shattered! First of all, the smell of the "Midnight Recovery Concentrate" kind of reminds me of thermal water, which I like. Secondly, I applied this before my moisturiser at night and my skin really looked more healthy, fresh and even my redness was reduced. In other pros, you do not need to apply a big amount of it, a little goes a long way, and you will definitely see a change for the better.

Maria Galland "Intensive Hydrating Creme 96" : I am a sucker for moisturisers but this one stole my heart. This is a rich, full hydrating moisturiser, ideal for dry and mixed skin-though for people with oily skin it might seem a tiny bit heavy-and great for all seasons. I quite liked how it smelled and I think that after applying it a few times, my dryness improved. Honestly, I would love this to be my next moisturiser.

Avene "Very High Protection Emulsion SPF 50+" : I am surprised at how light and easily absorbed this sunscreen is! Even though this is a thick formula, again a small amount of the product will do the job and can be used as a base for your make-up. The sunscreen is white so you need to be careful not to leave any white spots and blend it well.

This round of samples was a good one and I will definitely consider buying some full sized products from this instalment!

P.S. Let's hear it for Monday and hope it goes great! Also, are you excited for the autumn arriving slowly?

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That was a short July. I do not know about you but I have not fully realised how quickly July went by and we are getting ready to dive into the last month of the summer, August! The only person in the Wayne Family who got to relax some extra time was Damian; no school but plenty of quality and training time with mom and dad because we need to make sure he is safe.

Because safety comes first.

It's gonna be August, and protection from the sun is still a prime concern. So, I decided to alter my sunscreen routine and try Avene "Very High Protection Emulsion SPF 50+". Avene is known for its wide skincare products centred around Avène Thermal spring water and, which are suitable for sensitive skin. The "Very High Protection Emulsion SPF 50+" offers a high protection from the sun and covers a very broad spectrum of UV protection (against UVB and UVA rays). Among its ingredients, Pre-tocopheryl protects the skin cells from free radicals, and Glyceryl Laurate helps to regulate the excess oil and give the skin an instant matte finish. Let's see how good this is!

P.S. How is your summer going? Getting ready to go on vacation on August or have you had your share of beach time?

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Another week is kicking off and what better way to start than trying something new! The heat is rising over here and this heatwave does not seem to slowdown Victor Zsasz's hunting/killing spree; if I had a call in which villain runs free in the streets of Gotham right now, I would definitely suggest Mr. Freeze for the weather.

Maybe, the heat is finally getting to my brains.

High temperatures can fool one's senses but I will never go crazy over the value of a moisturiser. My latest moisturiser crush is Maria Galland "Intensive Hydrating Cream 96" and I got a sample after bumping into the beautician of the brand in the store and recommending I try this cream because my skin looked kind of dry. The "Intensive Hydrating Cream 96" contains vitamin A, vitamin E to regenerate cells and UV filter to protect the skin against external factors and premature ageing; its rich and cool texture is rapidly absorbed and gives your complexion a fresh look, smoothing lines caused by dryness. I completely fell head over heels with this moisturiser and I can't wait to see how it treats my dryness in the summer craze.

P.S. How are you handling the high temperatures? A nice bath in the beach or curled up at home with the A/C blasting?

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The weekend is long gone and it is time to see what this new week has in store! Today we were on a family trip to catch up with an old friend over in Middletown; you may have heard of a great detective from there, John Jones solving mysteries and helping people in demise, or you may have heard of a the Martian Manhunter, an extraterrestrial superhero and  member of the Justice League. The Wayne Family never misses a chance to take a trip.

Who doesn't like some time away from home?

So, for an excursion away from home, I have decided to try Kiehl's "Midnight Recovery Concentrate" and see how it goes. "Midnight Recovery Concentrate" is a replenishing nighttime facial oil with distilled botanicals that visibly restores the appearance of skin by morning. This is an oil that should be used in the night, after your cleansing routine and substituting your moisturiser; this product works with the skin's natural nocturnal activity, when skin is most receptive to repairing itself from daily aggressors, to dramatically restore skin. "Midnight Recovery Concentrate" is a great alternative for the usual cream moisturiser and it helps to regenerate, repair, and replenish skin for a smoother and healthier result. Can't wait to see if I will be of the fanatics swearing by this formula!

P.S. Sorry for the late post. Wish you all a great week!

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After a short summer vacation, we are back! With Gotham's crime waves hitting a kind of low level, Bruce, Damian and I decided to take a vacation and experience the underwater Atlantis with Aquaman and Mera. The sea always relaxes and soothes your nerves and if you are always on the edge like the Wayne family is, there is nothing salt and water won't help you forget.

Sink or swim, the sea is your friend.

Sea and sun are a great duo but I kind of prefer the sea because is beneficial for the skin and who doesn't like the waves your hair gets from sea water? It is an effortless hair look to sport but in the end of the day you will kiss those waves goodbye and go back to your shiny and great hair; but let's keep this between you and me, wouldn't it be great if you could keep those beach waves for a little longer? Well, Bumble and Bumble created the Surf hair line to give us the beach, surf, cool waves that we dream of! This Sampling Monday we have the Surf shampoo and conditioner to try and see how they deliver the effortless waves look. On the one hand, the shampoo is ideal for every hair type and the clean-rinsing formula wipes out impurities and makes way for buoyant body and soft, seabreezy texture and on the other hand, the lightweight conditioning rinse imparts airy softness and texture. Maybe this might be the secret for to regaining that perfect Atlantis hair look that Mera's rocking!

P.S. Did you have a quick vacation to take your mind away? Are you a fan of beachy waves?

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With temperatures rising, the air-condition is the one hero we all need in our life! Alright, let's not ignore Black Mask's and his dame's, Circe, criminal endeavours at gaining control of Arkham Asylum and escaping their doomed fates there; let's just say that once you get a taste of Batman, you never stop chasing him. And with this all turbulence in Arkham, Damian, Bruce and me, are once more wearing out suits to protect the people of Gotham and ourselves.

Another day, another fight to fight. Be strong and keep on going.

But apart from being strong, being fabulous and taking care of yourself is part of the fight. For this Sampling Monday, we are trying the Algenist "Algae Brightening Mask", a mask that harnesses a rich composition of both micro and macro algae and is designed to visibly brighten, smooth and hydrate while pampering your skin. Alguronic Acid is a powerful compound responsible for regenerating and protecting the microalgae cell and all Algenist formulas contain either Alguronic Acid and/or Microalgae Oil. "Algae Brightening Mask" visibly brightens skin, improves uneven skin texture and gives a more hydrated and smooth skin look. Let's see how this mask boosts our complexion!

P.S. Have a great week and what are your favourite masks at the moment? Maybe you have a DIY mask to suggest?

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And we are back on normal rotation! After spending the weekend stranded in the bedroom with Bruce bringing me cups of tea when he wasn't out with Damian, attending to matters going crazy with The Riddler, and Alfred making me his delicious soup, Memorial Day was better. I got a chance to have a BBQ with all the men and made sure to stay in to fully recover, even though duty called.

Being sick and keeping a beauty routine is kind of hard, right?

But sick or not, we have Sampling Monday here today! For this week, the sample I will be trying is Laura Mercier's "Eyedration Moisture Eye Crème"! This eye cream contains mango butter and beet root extract, which will prevent signs of ageing by increasing moisture retention, and vitamins E and C, which will protect you from environmental stress. The rich and buttery formula of the crème hydrates, nourishes and soothes the delicate eye area. Eyes will look refreshed, renewed and less lined  immediately after application. After a late night or a sickness, the eye area tends to look de-hydrated and in need of some extra care and I want to see how it successfully delivers the renewed and refreshed result this eye cream promises!

P.S. How was your Memorial Day? BBQ and sunbathing?

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 Monday went by and having my hands full with Two-Face running around Gotham, deciding on good or evil deeds with the help of his special coin, I didn't brief you about this Sampling Monday. Being a caped hero, a mother, a wife and a beauty blogger is a pleasure for me but I apologise for the lack of content uploading. I will make it up to you!

So, are we once again beauty sidekicks?

And for the sake of Sampling Monday, let's pretend it's Monday and get on with this week's sample! Spygal, the smooth secret operator and her faithful secret weapon "The Porefessional" are here to minimize the appearance of pores and fine lines and give your skin a smoother-than-smooth look! Porefessional's translucent formula compliments every skin tone and its oil free formula does not clog your skin! It can applied after your moisturiser and before your foundation or over make-up when those pores re-appear! And this sample has some food for thought to offer! It comes with a comic book with Spygal's latest adventure and two guest stars to help Spygal in keeping the Porefessional formula safe and sound from villains! So, grab your copy, try this sample and read on! Let's see how this secret weapon, "The Porefessional" fights off pores!

 

P.S. Hope you have a great week! What is your secret make-up weapon saving your look?

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Let's all say "Happy Monday" to this Monday! It's better to take things slowly and with a smile on. Harley Quinn and Joker do that so they must know something about smiling in the face of demise, right? Even if you are laughing maniacally and planning on bombing away any obstacles thrown at you this week just be careful because someone serious might be coming after you.

And who wants to share a killing joke?

Whatever you choose or how serious you are, let's all wave a hand at this Monday's sample! Make Up For Ever "Pro Finish" multi-use powder foundation is here to correct and even the complexion without drying the skin. It is Formulated with exclusive bio-mimetic coated pigments and its breakthrough formula gives you the chance to use this powder foundation wet or dry. If you want a sheer, kind of dewy finish, apply it wet and apply it dry for a full coverage, matte result. I was given the "125 Pink Beige" shade and after checking on their website, I was happy to see a wide range of shades so that every gal finds a perfect match! I am dying to try any foundation that promises to give me a good face and I was so happy to get this sample! Stay tuned for the verdict!

P.S. What is your favourite foundation? Are you a powder or a liquid foundation girl? And with summer coming, any plans on altering your foundation routine? Have a great week!

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Change is good but I prefer it when it happens every once in a while. Like when my father, Ra's al Ghul recruited Batman's help to defeat Qayin, a rogue assassin who murdered my mother, Melisande; then everything was back to normal Ra's al Ghul and the League of Assassins hunting down the Bat.
So for this week's Sampling Monday, I will be sharing my thoughts on the three previous Sampling Mondays!

Are you ready?

Molton Brown "Coco and sandalwood body wash" : After trying this body wash two times, I liked how the scent of sandalwood filled the bathroom but what made me happier was how soft my skin was after the shower. If you are not a fan of sandalwood scent, I would suggest another body wash because the sandalwood scent is strong.

Dior "Diorshow Iconic Overcurl mascara" : I had high hopes for this mascara and they did come true with one little mishap. It made my eyelashes look thicker and voluminous with that ultra curling effect, couldn't be happier about that! And now for the bad news: the mascara didn't stay on my lashes, it smudged and flaked under my eyes making me look like a masked vigilante when I least needed it.

Estée Lauder "Lip Conditioner" : Since one girl can't have enough lip balms, I am happy to announce that I found the one lip balm that could be the world's greatest balm aka the Batman of balms! I was so pleased to see that this colorless lip conditioner actually conditioned my lips and keep them as moisturized as it can get! Plus, when I used it as a base for my lipstick it even filled my lines and made the lipstick look way better.

P.S. What was you prediction about the samples? Did you try any of it or something different? And don't forget, have a great week!

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I have a confession to make. I am a superhero equipped not only with expertise in hand to hand combat and use weapons but also with anxieties and worries. I worry about Batman's and Robin's night patrols in Gotham searching for the Penguin's goon and I am anxious about Damian's upbringing and how we will protect him from what's out there. 

I blame Mondays for making me feel more anxious than usual. You?

So, to lighten up the spirit I introduce you this Monday's sample! After reading a little bit about Estée Lauder's "Lip Conditioner" on the internet, I was impressed by the positive reviews and wanted to try it for myself. This lip conditioner is colorless, packed with Vitamin C and E, shea butter and other naturally derived moisturizers offering an intensive moisturizing treatment when used on its own or as base coat under your lipstick. We will find out how moisturizing this is!

Don't let the photo fool you!

I hope you have a better Monday than me and let's hope the bat signal does not go off for one night to help the worrying stay put for tonight! What are you sampling today? Come share with us!

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Hey there, still alive after yesterday's extravagant meal? It's that time of the week, Monday, but I think it's safe to say that it is a "good" Monday if there is such a thing as a "good Monday". After Mr Bats successfully averted Mad Hatter's plans for a crisis in Easter, the Wayne family had time to spend some time enjoying Alfred's deviled eggs. But I know you are wondering the same thing.

What's this Monday's sample?

A dramatic superheroine needs one thing in her make-up. Or two, or three, oh well she needs a lot of things to be honest, but let's focus on one for the time being. Mascara. Who doesn't need spectacularly shaped lashes to face the day and any other thing that might come up? So, I got a sample from Dior's "Diorshow Iconic Overcurl" mascara to try its incurved brush, that is modelled after professional eyelash curlers and delivers extreme curl for your lashes! We will see how many of its promises this mascara keeps!

Sexy curve(s)

Are you planning to relax for the rest of the day and fill those batteries for tomorrow? And what is that sample you have there next to your eye cream? (Hope that last bit didn't sound very creepy, hehe).Have a great Monday and a great week!

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Mondays can be a bit irritating, especially after a weekend full of run-ins with Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn, who tried to cause as much mayhem as they could; quality time with Damian and Bruce is rewarding but never enough to keep things quiet for some time.

The pains of being a superhero wife.

Just kidding, life's good at the Wayne Mansion and just to spice up things why don't we play a game called Sampling Monday? 

What is Sampling Monday?

I suggest we face the dawn of a new week with a sample of a product we haven't tried before, as a way to change our beauty routine, try products that have been on our radar for a while and get excited about something! We can share our experiences, new product crushes or disappointments we have with something!

For the first Sampling Monday, I have got the Molton Brown "Coco and sandalwood body wash"; I have known Molton Brown for some time, and after trying their hand lotion I wanted to try something different from their wide range of products. "Coco and sandalwood body wash" has a sweet scent and I can't wait to try it!

So, which product are you giving a try at the moment or what do you want to try? Also, would you want a full review of this Monday's sample?

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