Berry Cream

 Hello,

for me it is time for lip glosses and lip balms in tubes. Recently I only have eyes for those, especially pink ones.

I purchased Lumene lip glow oil balm in Berry Cream. My first thought when I tried it is that it does not feel like oil, more like lip balm/gloss.

Berry Cream is pink but on the brighter side, it does sheer out on the lips and it can be easily applied without a mirror. There is no scent but it does taste fruity, I guess like berries? I like it a lot :)

This shade of pink is lovely, I like the taste and it does nourish my lips, I only wish it would last a bit longer on my lips so I wouldn't need to reapply every 30-45 min. 

I think I picked up the right shade for me but there is also lighter pink called Sugar with shimmer that I am interested in.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Cherry, Cherry Baby!

 Hello,

this is a lovely hybrid between lip gloss and lip balm. I think they took the best from both when making it.

From the Essence So Cherry Happy collection I got this peptide lip gloss in 02 Cherry, Cherry Baby!, it is a recent buy and since this collection came out in late Spring I don't know if it didn't sell well or they just made so many of them. I would say the second because this is really nice.

Cherry, Cherry Baby! is pale baby pink gloss with liquid consistency, here I was seconds away from dropping it (I didn't, I was able to salvage it).

It is on the sheer side, especially on the lips where I didn't get to use this much at once. I actually prefer the sheer glosses over overly pigmented ones. There is also a very strong bubblegum scent and taste and I love it.

Gloss is visible, it makes my lips really juicy and full, just how I like it.

I love the sheer pink shade, for me it has a great scent/taste. I find it hydrating on my lips, it stays put for over one hour and I am even thinking of getting a second tube but this holds 10 ml of product and it will take me a long time to finish this first tube.

I was really positively surprised and I eneded up loving it. It is one of my favorites in my collection. I hope Essence comes out with more of these in the future.

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Too Cool and Hakimi

 Hello,

these two products reminded me so much of Gege Bear solid lip glosses so I had to get them. These are a bit more expensive but after some more research I thought that I will like them enough to get two of.

They are Flortte special edition heart shaped lipstick in Too Cool (bunny) and Hakimi (kitty).

They feature fun animal stickers which looks like I made them myself since they look a bit homemade but I still like them :) I would also mention the packaging or the texture. They aren't smooth but they are like water, curvy and wavy with sparkles inside the plastic.

Here I accidentally turned them upside down to reveal buts instead hearts ;) They both have sparkles but Too Cool (pink) is more packed.

Hakimi is nude with barely there sparkles and Too Cool is deeper pink with sparkles but both are still pretty sheer so they can be applied without a mirror (I have to be a bit more careful with the Too Cool one but it is okay).

They are the glossies sticks that I have tried and I tried plenty. So far these are my favorites. They have no scent or taste, colors are sheer but I can still tell them apart if I apply them on the lips (on the lips they look different, Hakimi looks almost clear and Too Cool gives a deeper pink hue). They stay glossy for a good hour which is also the longest.

I am thinking of getting backups, I would get different shades but none are available at the time, but I can see that there are 6 shades in total.

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Mood Changer

 Hello,

this product has a square bottle and my first thought was that it is a nail polish but I was wrong, it is a lip gloss.

 It is Heart Percent dote on mood top coating lip plumper in Mood Changer.

The wand is short (because of the short bottle) and the applicator is silicone. Very unusual and bendable. This product is meant to be applied on top of some other shades and it is nice that it can be wiped clean so it does not interfere with the rest of the product.

In the bottle it looks pretty dark but on the skin it sheers out into a sheer plum shade. On bare, pale lips it can look like I have been out in the cold but when my lips are red it tones them down. I really like the effect. It was meant to be applied over other lippies to tone them down and it work nicely without looking too artificial.

It has a slight minty scent but without any tingle, it is super glossy and juicy (texture is very liquid) and the shade is sheer but it works as a stand alone product or as a topper. I really love this cutie.

There is also a Cool Changer with a berry tint and two glitter top coats which also look interesting...

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Empties

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end of the month is here and below are my empties for the month of November.

First is Etude baking powder B.B. deep cleansing foam with little granules (hence the name baking powder). I used it as a light mechanical scrub but I avoided my eyes so for me this wasn't perfect for removing BB cream but as a scrub it was okay. I am trying to avoid mechanical scrubs but sometimes it feel so good that I can't help it but then I prefer something stronger.

Next is Korres Santorini Grape body moisturiser. I adore everything grape scented and I grabbed this lotion pretty quickly but when I tried it out I was a bit disappointed since the scent is light and more floral than juicy grape. Still nice but not what I expected. The lotion itself was nice but I got it for the scent which wasn't there.

Next I used up also this The Body Shop Shea lotion. This one didn't disappointed with the scent and it was rich, slightly masculine but exactly my taste. Lotion absorbed quickly and I was able to go through a bit faster than normal but the scent was so gorgeous that I don't hold a grudge. I would get it again.

Little orange tube is another one of my beloved Neutrogena oil free face moisturisers. I love the light texture which always nourish my skin no matter how dry it is, it stays put under make-up and does not make be oily. I will forever repurchase it.

When I saw this CeraVe resurfacing retinol serum I knew I will try it. It has a very light, gel like texture and absorbed quickly into my skin and often I would put a heavier cream on top to provide some more hydration but this was a nice retinol and I would get it again.

Last bottle here is Revox hyaluronic acid serum with a convenient pipette. Texture is gel which absorbs quickly into my skin and it is ready to top it off with something locking all that moisture in. The price is low and I like that, I would get it again (I probably already have a backup somewhere).

I have another Korres product and this time it is in this beautiful orange bottle. It is White tea perfume and the name tells you the scent. It was very calming but light plus it disappears quickly. I used up this bottle up in a matter of a few months which is quick for me.

I used up my second NYX fat oil lip drip and this one is Missed Call. It is super similar to Supermodel except it is more pigmented and has no shimmer which isn't even noticeable. I preffered Supermodel but this one was also usable if I was careful not to apply too much at once. I liked these enough to use them up but I don't see myself buying more unless if there will be a shade I will be interested in.

White tube is Dr. Paw Paw shimmery balm. Particles were big and sparkly but also a bit rough on the lips. I don't love it when I rub my lips together and they scrape my lips. I used it at night so the particles wouldn't bother me and I woke up with glitter all over my face. I was glad once it was gone and I am more excited to try the original formula without shimmers.

Second to last is my beloved Crazy Rumours Leaping Bunny Plum and Apricot lip balm. This is my third lip balm from the brand and my love is still going strong. Formula is great for me and light scents are so good. This mix of plum and apricot felt so good together and refreshing. I already have a new option prepared to go next and I hope it will be just as good.

Last but not least is Blistex original lip balm. I still like this classic. The formula is soft, scent light and nourishing properties are there. I don't have a backup since I am trying to got through my extensive stash but I can see myself buying it again.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Woody Rosy

 Hello,

for today I have cool packaging with a slightly misleading name since I can't match name with the shade perfectly.

I purchased Joocyee new smoky glazed gloss in Woody Rosy in 4ml bottle. It comes it the cooles bag with a rope around the circle to keep it closed.

It has the curviest wand and on top of that it is also curved and super soft (when I apply it bends even more).

There is the slightest minty scent and I can also feel it on my lips but it is not cooling which is good news for me.

Shade is named Woody Rosy but it is more orange on me, not my favorite shade but it can be sheered out and it is glossy which is very important for me since juicy lip glosses are my favorite.

Here it is visible how it sheers out and I think it looks nicer on me like that.

I like the outer packaging and especially the bottle itself, since it is not a perfect rectangular but side with darker writing on it is a bit textured. Like if I would spill some water and it would ripple through also the lid is a bit uneven and that bit makes it stand out from the rest of the bottles.

The color is not my favorite but there is also a nude option that I am thinking about. Slight minty flavour isn't bad but I love that it isn't cooling or reacting. Gloss last for about an hour and that is very nice. Overall I like this gloss and I will be wearing it in the future.

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$ellout

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finally I am trying some famous Mac lipsticks and everyday neutral pink is my first take.

Mac lipstick from the Lusterglass sheer shine in the $ellout version. I heard about these shiny lipsticks and I wanted to get an everyday soft pink shade

This imprint looks very nice and the shade looks just right for my desire. I like the sleek black tube but when I take the lid off the magic unveils.

On me it pulls more peachy than pink and where is the shine? Online I see people with juicy lips but on me the shine is eaten up. It is super pigmented and slightly pale on me so it just doesn't look right. I can add a bit of lip gloss but that is extra step that I did not think I would have to make.

This particular shade isn't right for me (I should probably get Syrup), I think it lacks shine and is slightly too pigmented for me.

Sadly this one did not meet my expectations and I will not get more shades from this line but there is so many people who loves it so it is down to preference.

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pout preserve peptide lip treatment

 Hello,

I finally found these famous tubes and I decided to try only one for staters and I am very proud on myself that i was able to resist and got only one.

It is Ole Henriksen pout preserve peptide lip treatment in Strawberry Sorbet Glimmer. I was thinking of getting glimmer free version but then they reduced the price only on this one and I got it :) That is how my decision was made.

When I unpacked the tube I got scared and when I saw the color... my heart skipped a beat. I personally don't like orange with golden sparkles on me and this is exactly how it looked.

Here I applied a lot to better show the color and it was scary orange but when I apply it on my lips I use much less so the color isn't visible just a little bit of shimmer and that is it.

The scent is somewhat candid Strawberries and it is nice but not overpowered. I have read that they are super strong but not this one. 

These tubes are 12ml large and that is a lot these days. Scent is lovely, color is still scary but the result is nice.

My lips loves it since it keeps them hydrated and nourished. I would like to get some more like Vanilla or Lingonberry or Grape. I have a soft spot for anything grape scented :)

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Guava Sweet Dreams

 Hello,

here I have one of the cutest little lip glosses that I own. On top there is even a little clear heart to make my day whenever I go and use it.

Above is Veecci dual ended clear watery lip gloss in Guava Sweet Dreams version with only 2g of product. It looks small and as it turns out it also is small :)

On one side there is this silicone applicator for blending the product but I don't love it with this product since I like it full on my lips but i can see myself using it with some other products.

Guava Sweet Dreams is apricot toned gloss and it is a lovely color.

Applicator has a dip in the middle to pick up more product at one but there isn't too much for me.

On the back it even has their logo imprinted and it looks so cute :)

Shade is juicy apricot with thin consistency but not watery, it applies nicely and evenly. The scent is slightly fruity but it disappears quickly.

The shine lasts for only about half an hour and then it leaves an even stain which is more red toned than the gloss anticipates. It does not survive eating but drinking is okay. 

I like the wide applicator, shade is gorgeous and I am not even mad about the stain coloring. I wish the gloss would last longer since it is in the name.

I was thinking of the Strawberry and Amber option as well.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

I like you berry much

 Hello,

this is my second tube of lip jam. My first one cam with a broken lid and the product hardened after using it just a few times so I had to throw it away soon but I liked the scent. I had the Strawberry option. 

It is Catrice lip jam hydrating lip gloss in the I like you berry much variation.

It does has the sweet berry scent but it is not very strong and it disappears quickly.

It has a light, sheer pink tint but on the lips it is clear since I can't use this much on my thin lips. The strawberry one that I had before it had more tint to it but it was also almost clear on the lips.

The formula isn't too thin but it still disappears from my lips in around 30-40min and it is hydrating. I used it on really dry lips and it bring them to life. 

I wish it would last a bit longer on the lips but otherwise I have no complaints. I like the tube applicator, sheer colors, berry scent and nourishing properties. I am eying the strawberry option again.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Taro Glaze

 Hello,

yesterday I talked about lip glosses which weren't very glossy, today I have a lip stylo which looks super glossy and I am loving it. 

Here I have Bbia over glaze stick in Taro Glaze with 1,7g of product.

It has a twisting mechanism with noticeable click sound (very satisfying :) which gives you total control and boy oh boy it is shiny on the lips. 

Taro Glaze is cool toned plum shade but on a sheer side. When I have red lips this turns them a bit less vivid and a bit deeper. It makes me look like my lips are a bit cold because of the strong cool toned shade.

I absolutely love the shade and I am very satisfied with it.

The gloss is unreal, very shiny and it looks like a proper lip gloss.

I have tried it on dry lips and it healed them after two layers but there is something slightly irritable in it. The scent is nonexistent but after a minute on my lips I can smell mint (a bit similar to toothpaste) and slight tingling which fades after 15 min. It really isn't much so I am okay with it.

I would prefer donut scent (there is donut on the packaging and that gave me the idea) but cool mint isn't too bad since the tingling isn't strong and there is no cooling effect. The shade and shine are my favorite and I can see myself using this up very soon. At the moment there are no shades available that would get my attention but I will check again after a while.

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Peony Blush, Gleaming Guava and Wink of Pink

Hello,

these three were in my possession for over a year and I barely use them. Colors look nice but the texture is somewhat unusual on these.

They are Avon nourishing shine lip glosses in Peony Blush, Gleaming Guava and Wink of Pink. Each tube contains 7 ml which is a hefty amount and it is becoming rare to see such large tubes.

They gave very warm caramel scent but no taste.

The texture is unusual since they aren't very glossy. It feels like they added too much pigment in them and pigment particles eat up all the gloss/shine.

        

Peony Blush is warm toned nude shade with no shimmer and packed with pigment particles.

Gleaming Guava has a similar tone but with added shimmer, because of the sparkle the gloss isn't more sheer or glossier.

Wink of Pink stands out because of its cool toned pink shade but the shimmer is the same as in the previous gloss. It completely covers the lips and leave no room for shine.

These are named lip glosses but I would say that they are more of a liquid lipstick it tube cases. They do give a small amount of shine but mostly it comes from shimmer. The pigment is off the roof. I don't remember ever seeing or using such lip glosses-with so little glossiness. They aren't sticky or goopy which is nice but my personal preference is super glossy or juichy lip glosses with sheer color payoff and these are just the opposite of that. 

I am thinking of passing all three to my sister since I will not get much use out of them, they just aren't my preference.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Way Pink

 Hello,

I am continuing with the pink theme and this is what I thought would be a glowy pink tint. I was expecting  a glossy finish with a tint but I am not sure that is what I got.

Little mushroom is Fwee pink obsession stay fit lip tint in the G06 Way Pink - glowy edition.

This item has a very short stem but the doe foot applicator is regular sized. I don't find application to be hard or weird it just looks like it would apply weird but it doesn't.

It applys very glossy and liquid like so I was expecting it to stay like that for an hour or so but I was wrong since it takes about 5min for it to settle and then is almost matte. It actually looks like I applied a bit of clear lip balm over it, so it is not completely matte but I was expecting it to be glossier.

Here on my photos it looks a bit more red when in fact it is more hot pink. It is very saturated and bright. I definitely picked the wrong shade since I prefer more muted or lighter, natural pinks.

Way Pink is bright and almost fuchsia pink and I am a bit sick of it (there were times when I loved shades like this on myself but I got over it).

It leaves a pretty strong and even stain which lasts for hours. I can drink, I can apply lip balms or lip glosses and it doesn't remove the stain. I would say after several hours, 6 or 7 it starts fading. After eating it was removed completely.

Packaging is super cute, scent is slightly artificial but barely noticeable and there is no taste. Stain is even and longlasting (I don't recommend eating since food dissolves the stain). There is so many things that I like about this but one of the most important ones - shade is what I don't love :( 

I find Way Pink shade too bright for me and I am thinking of passing it to my sister.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day