Empties

 Hello,

this is my first part of my empties for the month of April. There are some items I would and already repurchased and some that I am glad that I am done with :)

First is Ziaja Cocoa Butter creamy shower gel. I had this one in my shower for months, it lasts incredible long. The scent is creamy cocoa and I really liked it. Liquid is not too runny and it is great value for my money. I had quite some of their shower gels and this one is one of my favorites.

Next is Catrice ultra last fixing spray, if I would go back and count I would probably see that I already used 20 bottles or more. It creates a veil over my make-up (if used too much it can feel like a layer of hair spray), it gives my face a natural spray but it doesn't allow oil come through. Recently I tried a more expensive one and my oils come through so this one is still my favorite.

Underneath is Elizavecca Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask with a cute piggy on it :) This is muddy grey and after applied on clean and dry face it starts bubbling and tickling. It is fun to use but removing it is super hard, under all those bubbles this mask is like a thick gummy paste and it sticks to my skin. I always tried to remove it under my shower because in the sink it would take forever. I am glad that it is used up since it also didn't not have any effect on my skin. 

Little blue bottle is Alexandre J. The Majestic Vanilla 8ml perfume. I purchased the whole set of all six version and this is the second one that I used up. It has a pencil sharpening woody scent with some slight sweetness of vanilla. To my nose it is too woody for my liking. I used it predominately by layering it with something else, something sweet and sometimes with something fruity. I used it all up but will not be buying whole bottle.

Pot with a red lid is Banilla co. clean it zero original cleansing balm with the limited edition Hello Kitty on it. I already had this one before and I really liked it. It does not irritate my eyes and removes all my make-up, even some more stubborn mascaras or longlasting eye shadows. I already purchased some more from the original and some other Banilla co. lines.

Last is Nivea Pearl & Beauty anti-perspirant for smooth and beautiful underarms. It has a light sort of fabric softener scent and it is creamy one which is not something I would usually go for it. It would leave a slight white cast and I didn't like that all little fuzzys would stick to it. I like this line but not in this creamy formula. Now I am using the roll-on version and I like it much better.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Moonlight

 Hello,

I am back with another face palette. I used to have only one face palette, now I have I think three more... I always find it hard to find one where I like all of the included shades.

On the photos there is Gogo tales Highlight Contouring face palette in Moonlight option. There are two matte highlighter shades, one warm bronzer and one contour shade.

I love the unconventional pan division. It makes it a bit more unique and separates this palette from any other.

I started swatching it from the top pale shade which has a bit of yellow in it, then followed with pretty warm toned bronzer, next with a contor which isn't super cool toned and I wish it would have more grey in it. Last is tall white shade. 

None of the shades has any shimmer and I kind of wish there would be one light shimmery shade so it would substitute as a glowy highlighter... I don't do matte highlighter. I did try it out but it is not for me.

I like the two cream shades more than I thought. The one with yellow undertone is nice to set my eye primer, concealer and just use all over my eyes. I use fluffy brush and the shade isn't very pigmented, just light dusting to prepare for eye shadow. The cooler toned, almost white one has more pigment and is brighter. If I use this one with the same fluffy brush under my eyes it sets my concealer and additionally brighten the area. First one is more neutral and whiter one is for a more dramatic look.

I really enjoy this palette and can use it on my face and on my eyes, I am really surprised just how nice it is.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Worth it

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for today I have relatively new item from our drugstore. I liked this shade and the description pulled me in.

It is L'oreal Hyaluron tint lip stain serum in the shade option Worth it. In the store I didn't smell it but it has pencil shavings scent to it, not my favorite but it does fade quickly.

Wort it is neutral peach shade, not particularly vivid, since it looks like it is mixed with some nude tones but it makes it neutral and great barely there shade, so I thought.

Applicator is tear shaped and carries a lot of product. I usually wipe some of it off.

First swatch is a stain, it is not very noticeable but maybe that is just because mine is light (darker might stain stronger) and next is freshly applied product. It does get a bit glossier but otherwise it is nicely peachy.

Here the shine is maybe a bit more visible but it never gets fully glossy, it stays semi shiny for about 30-45 min and then it starts fading.

This shade oxidises while wearing it for about 15 min, it gets deeper and slightly more orange opposed to peach. I prefer the initial shade, since oranges aren't my thing but it is not that intense so I still feel okay to wear it.

I had high hopes for it but initially the scent pulled me away. At first I like the shade but the deeper it gets the more I want to take it off. The longevity also isn't the best. I wish it would stay glossy for at least one hour but even when the shine fades the color goes as well.

I am still thinking if I should keep it or should I rather give it away to my sister, I haven't decided fully jet but the initial layer/color is all I like about it...

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Peony Rain

 Hello,

today I have a truly lovely product to show. These Milk touch lippies have unique sour candy scent and it is absolutely lovely to my nose. Previously I tried their tint that comes in the same packaging and the scent is the same.

This time it is Milk touch Dew Stain Sheer lip gloss in the shade Peony Rain, tube is not see through but it holds 4 ml of product.

Applicator is elongated and easy to use, scent isn't too overpowering but it is there and so so nice.

They are shimmer free and very glossy if applied with two coats.

Pigment is sheer as expected from the name and Peony Rain is soft light rose shade. Leaning slightly cool toned but not by much. 

They also have stain in the name but that is slightly misleading. When the shine fades around 50 min the light pigment remains but it is easily wiped off if I would want. I was just leaving it and applying fresh coats over it and then the pigment starts building up. I think that is what the name stain was applying to.

I love the satisfying click when the tube is shut, the scent is among my favorites and color is super pretty on me. It is glossy and I love the sheerness of it. I also haven't experience any dryness when I was wearing it so the formula get a+ from me.

I can see myself buying some more shades from the line, maybe even all remaining six from the line.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Pure highlighter and Peach Ade tint

 Hello,

here I have two mini items, one of them is actually full sized while the lippie is free gift and is actually reduced in size but definitely enough to try out the formula.

They both come from the brand 2aN Pure Glash Highlighter in Pure option and Glaze Bouncing Tint in Peach Ade. This is a sample bottle and holds only 2 ml of product.

Highlighter is named Clear but it does have a peachy golden base with silver shimmer. It is quite small for a highlighter but whenever I use it I use very little of it so it will last me a long time.

Tint in Peach Ade at first looks bright but on the skin it is pale peach shade, layering deepens the shade but first layer is barely there peach. It stains evenly and I love that.

It has a bit of minty and cooling effect on the lips for the first 10 min but then it settles and disappears.

Highlighter in Clear is swatched first and the base color doesn't show up much but it does gives a natural undertone highlighter with lots of sheen. I usually don't wear such shimmer on my cheeks but I have to admit that it isn't to individually sparkly because the shimmer is so fine that it glows together. Still not my favorite highlighter but I love to use it on my eyes.

Second is just a stain and here it is evident how light it gets but a few layers make it stronger. Third swatch is freshly applied layer. On the first swatch photo it is clear that it can get very glossy but it is a sleeper. It get glossier after a few minutes after applying it. Here I love the light shade and the peachy tone is just right.

I like the undertone of the highlighter because often they get too yellow golden or too cool silver. This one is nether but instead has peach tone and looks natural, I only wish the finish would be more sateen. Still, I like to use it on my eyes.

Tint is a very nice surprise. I love the sheer tone, shade is just right and how even the stain is after wearing it for an hour. I can layer it and it gets stronger or apply some lip balm on top to keep the hydration but leave the light tone on my lips. 

Here I have to say that I have already order some more of these lip tints :)

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Bluebell lip lacquer

 Hello,

I picked up another FloweKnows lippie. I still have so many to try out, I wanted something shiny so I picked out something that looks like a gloss.

On the photo there is FlowerKnows Midsummer Fairytales Coating lip lacquer in Bluebell shade. I also wanted a pink shade but it was sold out.

Bottle is detailed and quite chunky but I like that it holds 5 ml of product which means that it will not be used up super fast but this tube is probably the chubbiest among all my glosses.

This wand is elongated and super soft. Scent is again grape like but I feel like it is less strong and fades quicker than the one from Shell's Jewels lip gloss collection.

Bluebell is reddish shade but on the sheer side. I feel like it gives me some life when my lips are pale or evens them out when they are pigmented. It is actually close in shade to my natural pigmentation.

This lip lacquer feels thin like lip oil, it is not cushiony. It gives a nice amount of shine but it isn't the glossiest. I wish it would have more of a mirror shine but on the other hand it is pretty long lasting. I thought that it would disappear within 20 min but it lasts for a little over one hour, quite impressive for such a light formula.

I like the packaging but its size takes a lot of space. Shade is lovely, I love that it is buildable and I love the grape scent.

I wish it would be shiner and that is the reason I will not be getting more shades from this line. Nothing wrong with it but a personal preference (for me Shell's Jewels glosses are worthier for me).

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Cherry Cream palette

 Hello,

I have a second one of these palettes. I believe this one is a limited edition one, the overall packaging has a slight pink tone opposed to the previous one which was a bit on the gray scale.

It is Veecci Self contorting palette in Cherry Cream with the same water ripple design on top. Yes, it is hard to stack them but it is such a beautiful packaging.

Inside there is one shimmery shade and three light matte shades. They all feel soft but I feel like the yellow one is the softest, the most buttery of them all and also kicks the least powder from all the mattes in the palette.

Here I focused more on the matte shades. To get the better view of the different tones. 

First swatch is the shimmery one but here the full beauty isn't revealed. On the last photo it looks a bit more realistic.

Second shade is matte pink cherry, then is the 'little' white one and the one that looks almost green on me is the buttery yellow shade. I was surprised to see that they have enough pigment to show up on my skin. I use them under my eyes or instead of eyeshadows to get that brightening effect.

Here the light isn't the best but it shows how reflective the only shimmery shade really is. It does have a bit of a peach base but isn't too warm to distract. It is made out of tiny sparkles and heavy swatch reveals an almost wet look which reflect the light depending how the light hits it.

To the right of it is lighter and wider swatch which reveals the sparkling glory. I must admit that I mostly wear it scattered and it shows up so nicely. This one is my favorite from the bunch. 

Now I am on the lookout to see if they make any all shimmery palettes because I would be interested.

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