Empties

 Hello,

this time around I did not used up a whole lot of products but there are some that are just a few uses away from being done. I predict next month there will be a big pile of empties.

I will start with the first bottle which is Aveo Pomegranate body wash. Scent was fruity and fresh but the texture is a bit too runny for my liking. I think it gets used up too fast. I purchased another one at the shame time and I am currently using it but then I probably will not get it again, even though it is cheap.

On top there is Nivea Pearl & Beauty anti-perspirant. My arm pits were still sweating but the scent wasn't too icky :) Scent of this product was light and floral, I like it. It is advertised to not leave white stains and because I wear almost exclusively black I got to test the claim. Sometimes I did notice light white stains when I was putting my clothes on, so it is not completely true and I made sure that it dried completely, but I never noticed white on my arm pits when I would take my shirt off, so it is not the worst formula. I still think I prefer the Pearl version.

I used up another Catrice Ultra Last Fixing Spray. I still think it is the best and I hope they never discontinue it. If I apply too much it can feel like hair spray but if I apply modest amount it feels like nothing. It adds a bit glow (there are no shimmers in it) which looks natural and then I powder my face to lock everything in. If I apply a lot of powder then my face will stay matte almost all day long but if I do just a little then towards my 8h shift I get a bit glowier but my make-up still stays put. 

Below them is Afrodita Cherry Blossom body mousse. Older product but I hope they still make it. It had light mousse like texture with pink beads which popped after massaging them into my skin. Scent was cherry blossom and very nice, perfect for going to bed. I would love to have it again.

There is another body lotion, this one is The Body Shop Black Musk Night Bloom body lotion. I purchased it and then forgot about it. When I rediscovered it the scent from the bottle seemed fine. It was rich, musky and floral, to my nose gorgeous but when I tried to put it on there was something off and I had to part with it before finishing it. I know this is the price for having too many items and probably some more items will go bad if I won't stop buying products I already have.

Big tall bottle is Batiste Blush dry shampoo, it is one of my favorite scents. I like the formula, I think it works fine and it is not too white plus the scent is gorgeous. I still have some more bottles left and then I will definitely buy this one again.

Blue bottle is Biotherm Aqua Bounce Super Concentrate. I liked the semi liquid texture and I used it under my regular night moisturiser to hype more hydration. I liked it but i don't think it made some drastic changes to my skin. I am glad that it is used up and the bottle can be recycled now. It is made of glass and I was always scared that it would slip through my fingers and crack the tile or sink :)

A little while ago I purchased this Catrice Body Repair base nail polish. I was using it weekly and honestly I have not noticed any change in my nails. My nails are starting to get brittle and softer because of colder weather and no nil polish can solve that. I liked that it dried fast and after two coats it made my nails a bit smoother (formula was not thick). I liked it but then again I am not picky when it comes to nail bases.

Last but not least is Dinto Soft - Glow Liquid Cheek Thumbelina Par Ave Maria blush. I would describe it as a mauve blush and formula was not my favorite (thankfully I only had a mini). When I started blending it into my cheek it disappeared, so little pigment stays on my cheek, but if I don't blend edges aren't smooth and I don't like it. I mostly used it on my lips, just a dab and I was done, thankfully the whole bottle was gone pretty quickly and I will not be buying it again.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

The Cool Rose

 Hello,

new Catrice releases are rolling out and this palette among some lippies caught my eyes. Cool toned palette, with zero golden sparkles? I'm in.

It is new Catrice The Cool Rose eye shadow palette, filled with pinks and greys. There are two shimmery shades and they look beautiful... so much that I was scared that they would disappoint so I first started testing the mattes and towards the end I was trying the shimmery shades.

I think there is a nice variety of shades and finishes at least for my skin tone. Two larger pans can also be used as blushes and they work nicely.

All but two shades are matte.

First top shade is matte ivory, pigmentation isn't the best but it helps blend the edges.

Second is nude and just a tad darker than my skin tone.

Third shade is shimmery and there isn't much of a base color, more speckled pink shimmer.

Last shade on top is light, pale and cool toned pink.

 

First shade on the bottom is rosy and makes a great blush.

Then there is medium grey, it can be sheered out or packed.

Third is again shimmery but this one has tiny specks and all together have base color and plenty of shine, it looks sateen on skin.

Last is deeper grey, perfect for filling black brows or lining the lid.

The two shimmery shades can be applied alone or layered to add some glow to the overall matte palette. I love that they used different finishes.

First shade is pretty sheer but still very useful. I like to use it as a base, applied over primer, as barely there inner corner highlighter or just making my transitions softer. I find it very useful.

Second shade is among my favorites, on top it looks a bit warmer than in real life and I love that it moves in the neutral territory. I love putting it all over my lid for a simple look, aplied alone or with shimmers on top, I think it always looks polished.

Next is the sparse glittery one. It has cool toned pink particles which turn every matte into a fun look, usually I use less of it, so the particles aren't as concentrated.

Besides it is the cool toned matte pink which adds brightness and if I apply it all over the lid it gives me that mood look and as of now I like a bit brighter lid. Paired with something neutral in the lid it makes my eyes bigger without usiung any other tricks.

Second largest pan is dusty rosy shade and looks beautiful on the cheeks but also on the eyes for a monochromatic look. It makes my blue eyes brighter and they stand out way more.

Medium grey is another special one since it is not too pale or chalky but the formula sits right in the middle and somehow it looks natural. Applied lightly all over the lid to deepen my eyes or just in the outer corners to accentuate, ether way it is very useful.

Second glowy shade is a true gem. On my photo appears a bit warmer than in reality but the glow is the same. It has this exquisite glow and it looks absolutely beautiful alone or layered, especially over the second shadow in this palette.

Last shade is deep grey, perfect for lining the eyes and filling in my black brows. Nothing special but it is useful to have a shade like that.

I really like all of the shades included, usually with palettes there are some shades which I will not reach for much but here I do not see a flaw. I hope they will release another one within this range. I would crave cool toned brown/nude with mauve accent colors (instead of pinks).

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Daisy Jelly & Pink Jelly

 Hello,

I wanted these ever since they came out. I am a big fan of this line of tinted lip balms and two new shades made my heart skip a beat.

They are Rom&nd Glasting Melting Balms in Daisy Jelly (grey) and Pink Jelly (pink tube). Packaging is adorable and the balms itself are gorgegous. 

Upon opening them I immediately noticed strong fruity scent, I compared it to my 'regular' ones and here it is more pronounced.

Kitten is adorable and here is one cool toned eye shadow palette from the collection which is also holding my interest but it is still so expensive that I have not buy it, maybe I never will. I will see how the price will fluctuate.

Upon opening them they have floral design through them. So cute and since they are on the sheer side using them does not remove the design, it is not as sharp but it is still clearly visible.

Daisy Jelly comes off as sheer red, it adds a touch of brightness but otherwise it looks pretty natural on me. I had to layer six layers to get this 'opacity'.

Pink Jelly is very cool toned and bright pink shade, it is more pigmented since this swatch was achieved using only four layers.

They have shine but aren't as glossy as the original shades, plus the scent is stronger. They look pretty on the lips but aren't on par with the other ones. This formula is different and if I would try them first I would not fell in love with them.

I know I will use them up but I will not repurchase them, formula just isn't that good. After wearing them all day long my lips were dry and little flakes were accentuated. Cute packaging but the formula is slacking.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Spring Peach & Cherry Blossom lipsticks

 Hello,

I know packaging isn't enough to go into shopping spree but look at these two, they are beautiful.

These pastel beauties are Joocyee Crystal Jelly Mirror Lipsticks in Spring Peach and Cherry Blossom. They were advertised as transfer proof lipsticks and that information got me hooked plush the pretty packaging.

Even the outer packaging is pretty and well thought. Little string goes around the circle and taht holds the box together, so nice and different.

I love the watercolor effect and the tube isn't smooth so it is important to put the lid back on with the golden tooth and Joocyee name together otherwise there will be a rough ridge.

Shades are unexpectedly similar, Spring Peach should be peachier while Cherry Blossom should be more pink, instead they are both in the red territory. 

There is no scent to them but what made me upset is the fact that these print on my cup. Not just the glos but the pigment as well...

They have lovely shine, not super glossy but glossier than regular lipsticks, pigment is buildable.

Spring Peach looks like a red base with neutral nude thrown in the mix, it is not vivid like the next shade.

Cherry Blossom is bright red in the neutral zone. If applied with one or two coats red pigment isn't as intense but there is also a bit less glow.

I like the Spring Peach shade more than Cherry Blossom. Longevity is more than one hour and I like the gloss but I just can't get around how different they looked on photos. I think I will keep only one and pass the other one to my sister, I think she will appreciate the shiny lipstick.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Downy Fig blush

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recently I have fell in the rabbit hole of cream blushes. I am in constant search of the next best cream blush. I heard praises about this one and I picked it up.

It is Bbia Ready to Wear Downy Cheek in the color option Downy Fig. I was surprised to see this shade to be this peachy. I was expecting it to be warm/reddish brown.

Packaging is pretty simple and it holds 3,5 ml of product.

It is not pastel but peachy and a bit nude, not very light and I liked that because some blushes are so pale that they don't show up on me.

It has a nice amount of melt, it is easy to get on my fingers but it is very pigmented and a little packs a punch.

At first I was scared that it would look dry but it is not, I just have to blend a bit more because of the high pigment. It melts into the skin and leaves no shine.

I love applying it on my bare cheeks and then blend it into my foundation. My fear of cream blush ruining foundation was back until I tried it and this looks beautiful on top. It does not disturb my make-up underneath and I love it. 

I think this shade looks gorgeous on me. It is not too pale but it ads a bit vibrancy and some flush but at the same time it is not too much.

Under the line I love formula, shade and how beautiful it looks on my cheeks (applied on bare skin or over foundation). I am checking other shades and there are some beautiful shades for really cheap, I am really intrigued.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Pink Ocean & Diamond Sea

 Hello,

for today I have two pretty pink balms/lipsticks. I love the lovely packaging but I was hopping that the product inside would be exceptional.

They are Joocyee Long-Lasting Glossy Rouge in Pink Ocean and Diamond Sea. I love that the packaging is slightly different color so it is easy to separate them without opening.

They are click operated and they do not roll back. Each holds 3 g of product.

In the packaging they look pretty similar only the glitter separates them. Each base looks more reddish nude than pink.

Glitter is multicolored and there is a lot of it but on the lips I feel like it looks more modest. Sparkles add to the overall glow and it does not look just shimmer.

Each swatch was made with three layers to uniform the color.

Pink Ocean is a bit more red on me while Diamond Sea is a bit paler with sparkles. There is no scent or taste to them.

They start glossy but don't create that lovely mirror like finish. Color does not stay put, it transfers on my cups or glass. 

They have pretty good longevity, shine stays for more than one and a half hours, it is not super glossy, not even at the beginning but I like that it lasts, on the other hand it gets a little sticky towards the end. It feels like the water evaporates and only the pigment and glitter particles remain and that substance get a bit heavy. I can see myself using them at least the shimmery option but probably I will not be buying more shades. This odd feeling after 2 hours is weird and unpleasant.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Peach Star

 Hello,

I like anything shiny so naturally I was drawn to this beauty. There were three options and I picked the most "colorful", other two looked similar in golden tones.

It is Unleashia Moon Light Liquid Glitter in the shade Peach Star. It holds 4,1 ml of product which seems a lot.

I like the pale blue top but of course the peachy sparkle inside is the star of the show :)

Applicator is clear plastic and here is covered with product. It is not very soft or flexible but it is precise.

It has peach and pink shine to it and it can be applied over entire lid but my favorite is to apply it sparse and concentrated (especially in my inner corner and under the bottom lash line).

This shine is intense, particles are big and have plenty glow. There is slight fall down through the day but not much.

At first the applicator feels weird but it is functional. Shade is beautiful and shine is intense, I love wearing it on focus points to accentuate specific area. As much as I like it I will not be buying other two shades. Using one up will take me a really long time. I love it but I don't need a new shade, unless they will make one really dreamy... maybe pastel green...

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Pink Gloss

 Hello,

I have another lip gloss with stacked candy lid. I really like this type of lavender shade and product is shimmery :)

It is Colorgram Fruity Glass Tint Lip Gloss in Pink Gloss. It is in the same packaging and stands in line with their tints but I think it is more like a pink changing lip gloss. 

It holds 3 g of product and applicator is silicone paddle. Scent is grape like but when applied on the lips it is cooling. It is not too bad but it is noticeable.

At first it looks clear with silver, blue and violet shimmer but the longer on the skin the more pink it became. It has this ph effect. It stains my lips but when the gloss is still present it looks translucent, I find the effect really pretty and the shimmers add to the glow.

Here I tried to capture the high shine and the beautiful pink shade while shimmer isn't too visible. Formula is on thinner side and if I apply too much it can start dripping.

Shine lasts for a whooping 1,5 hours, I really like that.

I really like the packaging, it makes me happy just looking at it. Shade is pretty and high shine is lovely. It was released under the tint line to probably be layered on top, I personally do both, sometimes I layer it sometimes I use it on its own since it develops the shade it does not look just like clear gloss.

I love this one and I would get it again.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Happy Me Day

 Hello,

I was curious about this cream shade, there were three shades in total and I was choosing between two shades, at the end I picked the one I thought would fit me the best.

It is Joocyee Happy Me Day cream blush in the shade Romantic Pink. Packaging is pretty bulky  and takes a lot of space but it is cute :)

In the pan it looks a bit peachier, still strongly pink but with peach tone, blended into my skin tone I see a lot of white base and it is very cool toned pink.

It is very pigmented, a light touch is enough to cover both of my cheeks. Swatches were made with only one swipe and part of a hard swatch is blended out and I still had plenty of product left on my finger.

This has a very thick formula and it needs a little work to smooth over my pores or bumps, back of my hand is pretty smooth which can't be said the same for my face. I would say that first coat is a bit unforgiving but spending another few minutes to blend out work and I get even application. I use it under my foundation and then blend the edges with whatever foundation I have left on the make-up sponge.

Such cool tones aren't my best friends but good blending and a light layer of foundation over makes it wearable. I even tried another powder blush over to change the tone and shade (light nude and peach blush) and that works. It dries matte, there is obviously no shimmer particles but also no glow so I like to add some highlighter on top to make it shiny as I like it :)

This blush is the thickest and most pigmented in my collection. A little really goes a long way so it will take me forever to finish it. There was also pale nude shade that I was eyeing it but now I probably will not get it since I prefer more sheer formulas which are easier to blend out. I know it is just a few seconds but in the morning when I am doing my make-up every minute counts (I am a sleepy head :).

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Bare, Raw Grape, Rare and Chai

 Hello,

brand Hince has so many products which caught my interest, one of first were their lip tints. They have so many shades to choose from and I narrowed it down to four.

These happy bottles are Hince Raw Glow Gel Tints in Bare, Raw Grape, Rare and Chai. I think they released them on different occasions hence the different colored packaging.

They have very short handle and chubby applicator. I like to wipe half of the product off and then build it up. Each bottle holds 4 ml of product and they have slight grape scent.

Top line is freshly applied, second one is after about 30 min and the last line is second just wiped to reveal the stain. They stain after just minutes but the longer it sits stronger and more long lasting they remain.

What surprised me is the darkening effect on all four shades, the last two a little less but still noticeable.

Bare has orange tone, mixed with my naturally already reddish lips it warms them maintaining brightness.

Raw Grape is cooler toned and more in the pink range, it has the ability to turn my lips more pink than red.

Rare is nude with moody shading, very lovely but after darkening it looks deeper brown on me.

Chai is warmer nude and turns my red lips warmer.

Shine on these last for almost 1,5 hours and stain is even and last a long time just be prepared that it will be even darker than on my photos if you have already pigmented lips.

I tried to use a little at the time and then spread them all over with my fingertips to get more sheer wash of color, by doing it like this I am sacrificing the shine but a little clear gloss on top solves that as well.

I like them but not the darker effect that I get from them but since I found a way to enjoy the "original" shades I am okay with it, but be warned.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Nude Dory

 Hello,

I have another peach shaped eye shadow palette for today. Recently I displayed Rose version, today I have more neutral version.

It is Colorgram Tintin Dory Eyeshadow Palette in the shade Nude Dory. It also has four shades with very similar finishes and shades, these lean more nude while Rose had more cool toned rosy shades.

The two nude tones have almost a bit peach tones in them, shimmery shade is creamy and the darker shade is distinctively warm.

First shade is very intense and with this one I did not get any hard pan like I did with Rose Dory. I apply it with a detailed brush to highlight inner corners or apply with my finger all over the lid while it looks packed with ivory base and high shimmer. It is very intense shadow.

Second shade is nude and matte, it is nice as all over the lid or my preferred way is to use it only in the outer corners  to deepen the next shade in line.

Third is lighter nude, for me all over the lid shade with some tiny shimmers in otherwise matte base. It covers some veins while looking pretty natural and not fat.

Last shade is liner shade for me and it is distinctively warm. It is a nice alternative to my all blacks and cool tones. It brings my blue eyes out more and I am digging it.

All in all this palette is cute and nice, I enjoy the formula and all four shades. I could not pick which palette I prefer. They are pretty similar to one another but I am still glad to own both.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day