Pink things up

 Hello,

I found another products in my archives. I purchased this one pretty soon after it was released. I was eying it since it was shown and I was scouting the release date. So it better be good.

It is Essence glossy glaze high shine lipstick in the shade Pink things up (it is number 3). I am still in my pink faze :)

The strip at the bottom and tube matches the shade pretty well. It has a faint fruity scent but once on the lips it is undetectable. The formula is pigmented and glossy. It feels hydrating while it is on my lips. I had no issues with dry lips while wearing it.

Here the shine is visible and it creates that healthy look on my lips. The shade is pigmented to show on the lips and I was scared that it would require a mirror to apply, especially since the tube is wide. The goss saves it since if I get a bit over the lines is not as visible because of the shine. I am still a bit scared and I mostly apply it in front of the mirror but if this would be the only lip product while on the go I would apply it and not worry too much.

I am actually very happy with it and Essence already came out with a new seasonal line and they didn't add a bunch of new shades... I think they only added one, darker option. I hope they will not discontinue them, since I like this formula, I would like to try out number 1 (nude) and 2 (peach) option. I am not interested in deeper or brighter shades.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Slightly confused

 Hello,

I am back with another limited edition item and it is a good one.

Limited edition Catrice Alice inWonderland luminizing compact powder in the only option Slightly confused. 

Alice print elevates this product to the next level. Shade is pale gold with blue imprint. There is fine shimmer in it, more like an all over glow than random particles.

Another closeup of the Alice since I suspect it won't stick for long and I was right. Blue isn't deep and when checking shade on the skin it thankfully disappears quickly.

This product does kick up some powder when I touch it with a brush so I guess it will be used up faster that some other tightly pressed products.

First swatch was made avoiding blue and second with the blue shade and the difference is more visible in person than what I was able to capture on camera. Shimmer isn't obvious but it rather creates uniformed shine. My face is paler than my arm so it blends into my skin tone pretty well but the glow is visible.

I definitely don't regret getting it since I like the pale gold shade (on my skin in more cool toned since this gold isn't yellow but neutral in tone), it has glow but not random glitters or shimmers. With a light touch is on a natural side and I like this but it is buildable and can look too metallic if applied too heavy. So far I am avoiding the blue but I am thinking of taking it off to get to the only base color.

So far this Alice in Wonderland collection is a hit but I don't think I will get more items from this LE. 

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Milky and Rosy Glaze

 Hello,

I have finally tried the Fwee jelly pots :) I thought that the shape is random but it is actually peach shaped packaging and it is very cute.

I have received two Lip & cheek glowy jelly pots. Big one in 4g is Milky and mini is a gift with purchase and the shade was picked at random, I have received Rosy Glaze.

I can see why they named them jelly. Texture very much reminds me of it. On top there is a firm film which needs to be broken to get the pudding like texture out of it. I did not get the silicone applicator so I just use the top of my nail to scoop some of it out.

Milky is pastel, baby pink and Rosy Glaze is a bit deeper muted rose shade. Milky looks a bit pale on the lips but Rosy Glaze looks perfect, this shades melts and blends into my natural lip shade. While I have to be careful with milky not to apply too much I can put a generous amount of Rosy Glaze and it still look nice.

They have no detectable scent but are so very juicy to look at. Colors are pigmented and they look glossy enough on the lips. Because my natural lip color is on the red side Milky has to be applied with careful thought but Rosy Glaze looks more natural on me so I can put more on and then it also last longer. I wish it would still be a bit more long lasting. 

I would also mention the nice hydration that they provide and even when I apply them on chapped lips they slowly but surely smooth them out.

These peach shaped Fwee balms are really nice and I can see myself buying some more but on sale, their prices are quite high for such small product (packaging is large but there is only 4g of product inside).

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Peony Ballet & Grapy Way

 Hello,

most of the time I am obsessed with glossy lips and right now especially with pink tones, I know that pink isn't the most Autumnal shade but I think I can pull pinks well no matter the season.

I purchased two Rom&nd glasting color glosses in Peony Ballet and Grapy Way in 4ml tubes.

These two are some of their most popular shades and knowing myself I knew I would like these two the most. At the moment I live for the pinks.

They have a slight fruity scent but nothing too detectable. Formula on these is somewhat jelly like. Very shiny (it creates uniformed look, it smoothes over the lip lines and pigment doesn't settles) and pretty sheer. On the back of my hand I packed the colors, on the lips they are more sheer and super glossy.

Peony Ballet is vivid pink but neutral in tone, Grapy Way had mauve tones in it but it doesn't look dark on the lips.

I wish they would be more longlasting but otherwise I have no other complaints. I like the sheer color payoff and especially glossy look of my lips. I think I would repurchase these two, I am looking also at the Dim Mauve shade...

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Smile

 Hello,

it has been a while since Essence collection intrigued me and on top of that to get my hands on items that I like (usually I am always too late).

Essence and Catrice recently came out with a joint collection of Alice in Wonderland. I decided to pick up both plumping high-shine lipglosses in Wear a smile and Purrfect smile.

They are clear with iridescent shimmer. First Wear a smile has mostly pink shimmer and it looks a bit more packed with it and second Purrfect smile has more of a peach/golden sparkles and it seems there is less of it.

Each contains 4ml of product.

Dove foot applicators are large and they carry a lot of product on them (I have smaller lips and there is plenty of product on them for me).

Here the difference between the two is visible. Pink one is more obvious than the peachy/golden one. On the lips the shimmer is even less visible because here I made thick swatches.

The texture is actually really nice on these. They go on like glass, they cover all the lines and smooth over the lips. Glosses aren't sticky and have pretty strong scent.

Wear a smile has a bubblegum and Purrfect smile has minty scent mixed with some plastic/artificial scent. They both turn slightly cooling (there is the plumping in the name) but it is not strong or tingling.

In general I like them, I like how they look on the lips, their longevity, light shimmer but if I have to choose one it would be Wear a smile, the bubblegum scent is more appealing than plasticky one in the Purrfect smile.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day 

Sweet Candy and Berry

 Hello,

I did gave in and finally get the famous Laneige lippies :) I had such high hopes for them that I was scared to try them out. You know when you really want to make something work out but you are scared that it won't work for you...

I picked out lip glowy balm in Sweet Candy (I was eying Mango and Gummy Bear as well) and mini lip sleeping mask in Berry (I decided to get the mini to see if it is really that good and the price was also lower ;)

This packaging has nice slanted applicator and the coloring of this balm is very light pink, on the lips the color is non existing and when I am on the go I prefer light/sheer color so I can apply it without any mirror. It is named Sweet Candy but to me it is slightly sour and I like it a lot but the scent is gone in about 10 min.

Berry sleeping mask is a bit thicker and on the lips the shade is none existing. It has a slight mixed berry scent and after applying it the scent quickly evaporate. Mine is mini with only 3g but normal sized ones are large 20g pot which I assume last a long time.

On the photo the light colors are visible and also the thicker texture. When the balm melt into the skin they still don't get liquid like water and I like that. On the lips they feel like cushion, a bit bouncy but not sticky at all.

I wore them on days when my lips were nice and also when they were chapped and they healed them without looking weird. When lips are peeling and I apply something pigmented it just accentuates them so thse two were perfect.

I especially like my lip products in tubes but pots are nice for my night time routine when I get out of the shower and I am clean I feel okay to stuck my finger in there. 

I like both scents and sheer colors, I love that there is a hint of it so it makes them different but on the lips they don't really show up and makes them more convenient.

Lip balm in tube lasts only about 45 min and then I need to reapply, sleeping mask is more longlasting, about 2h if I wore it during the day (talking, drinking, living my life) if I wore it at night (while sleeping) then a thin layer would still be there and I love that.

I like both of them but I have to admit that the sleeping mask is more worth it for me and I can see myself buying more in the future. I will probably try some other scents but I will probably come back to Berry as well.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Asian haul no.3

 Hello,

this is my third part of my big purchase. I recently discovered this online store and they supply me with Asian make up and some skin care (I buy it myself opposed to some gifts with purchases which I get because I spent so much). 

First palete is Veecci face palette in  Pink Gray and the other one is Cherry Cream (I think it belong to their limited edition). They are supposed to be all over face palettes, very versatile and I can see some colors to also look amazing on the eyes. 

In the left corner, still in the packaging is peripera sunshine cheek blush 16 Acorn Beige and 18 Shy Coral is on the opposite side. I left them both in the packaging to keep the mystery :)

On top in the glass bottle is House of Hur moist ampoule blusher (it was gift with purchase, I made sure to get it since the color looked beautiful) it is in the shade Cherry Blossom.

Long sticks are Flortte special edition heart shaped lipsticks in Too Cool and Hakimi. Hopefully these will be super glossy.

Another blush is Cezanne natural cheek NO1in this beautiful natural looking shade. The packaging looks super simple but I actually like it, I like to see the product under. I only hope that it won't break fast on me.

Lastly there are four Fwee 3D volumizing glosses. In the metallic cases are new shades, I picked up Taro, Peach, last is Rozy and second to last is their 'regular' Candy in the 30% option.

I think there are some gorgeous products in front of me and I just know that there will be some of my favorites among them.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day