Empties

 Hello,

this is the second part of my empties and here I am more focused o my face items with some nail polishes.

Elizavecca Aqua Hyaluronic Acid Water Drop Cream was gel based but what surprised me it wasn't clear but foggy or if I compare it with glass this one would be frosted glass. Very interesting but it still worked as gel, it was light, fast to absorb and left my skin glowy and hydrated. At times it felt a bit too little so I would incorporate some oils and it worked perfectly. I would get this one again if I can find it.

Big yellow tub is Banilla co. Clean it Zero Nourishing Cleansing Balm with Ginseng. I have use it up so long ago that I barely remember it :) I really like their balms and this one was not different, very soft balm which melts my make-up in a gentle way without leaving a trace. I picked this one to also nourish my skin and I did not noticed any difference between this one or original, I think it is just as good and I already have more of these balms ready to be used up.

Under all of the nail polishes there is Heimish Hydrogel Eye Patch with Bulgarian Rose Water. This had very strong rose scent which I loved. Patches were covered in thicker gel and it felt cooling and hydrating on the skin. I liked this one a lot but I think patches in general are a bit extra for me. I would use them on weekends when I am not wearing make-up. I think I could just put some eye cream on and it would work in a similar vain. I don't think I have any eye patches and I would like to keep it like that. Nothing bad, just a bit unnecessary for me. 

I used up three nail polishes this month, first is Avon nail expert platinum top coat with little silver shimmers. I used it as a top coat over some light nail varnishes to give me that icy look, it was very modest but lovely. I liked it but I had it for so long that I am super happy to be finally finished.

Next is Catrice more than nude polish in the Roses are Rosy option. This was milky pink but on my nails more nude than pink. I liked the sheerness and how easy it was to apply evenly. I really like barely there nail polishes since these shades are all I wear lately. I already have some more shades similar to this one so I will not be missing it too much.

Last in a row is Essence Glow in the dark nail polish with little sliver, blue and green sparkles. The glow in the dark was not very strong, I only noticed a little glow after spending all day in the summer outside by the beach, on other days the glow was no where to be seen. It was very mild and I would not be getting it again.

I love using serums under my lotions and this time around I used up Beauty Glam Vitamin C Serum. I noticed some sun spots on my temples and some old acne scars and usually vitamin C takes care of it, they did got lighter but at the moment I am experiencing some more acne... I don't know what exactly triggered them but I know I will need new vitamin c serum to take care of the new hyperpigmentation.

This item was free gift with purchase and it is Catrice Underwater Secrets, Hydra Sheen lip gloss and my shade Got a Secret, Can You Keep it?. It was sheer pink shade (on the lips mostly clear) with a sweet bubblegum scent and gorgeous gloss. I loved it and once I picked it up I just could not put it down. I was using it non stop ever since I received it in July. I would buy it again if I could, it was pretty basic but very lovely at the same time.

Naj Oleari lip gloss with little cherries on the lid is very cute. I love how you have to press the lid down for it to open. I picked shade Rosa Luminoso and even though there is still a little product left I will be throwing it away. Shade is rosy with shimmer but a bit thicker, I think at the end it went bad since it was very gloppy and it tasted really bad, otherwise it had no scent. Packaging was fun to use but the product itself was nothing special and it went ad a little too fast.

Then there is Catrice Melt & Shine juicy lip balm Coco Colada shade. This is my third and last one as well. I honestly don't know why I purchased it since I did not loved the first two. It was a click it kind of tinted lip balm. Warm toned nude with only a slight glow (I thought these would be juicier, hence the name) but very poor hydration. My lips would get chapped by the end of the day so I could not carry it with me and use it on the go plus the warm tones did not suit me very much I am super happy that it is gone so I can move to using something nicer.

Last item is mini Etude Ginger Sugar balm. When I purchased it I thought that this would be amazing but this formula just isn't for me. It is very thick and it does not get absorbed quickly so I am left with sticky fingers and I was leaving my fingerprints everywhere. It has to be applied on dry skin only, if there is any moisture it does not grip. At first I would use it only on my lips and by morning my lips were still covered in it and I would have to use make-up removing balm to get it off, I stopped using it on my lips but instead on some other dry patches all over my body just to use it up. It still took me weeks and I am very glad that it is finally empty.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Empties

 Hello,

month is again around and it is time for some empties, there are some that I have been working on for a long time (looking at the perfumes) and I am glad that they are gone.

First is Aveo body wash with Milk and Honey scent. For me this one was predominately creamy scent, leaning more towards the milk than honey and if it would be the other way around I would like it more. The other thing is the texture, it is very liquid and it goes down the drain pretty fast, I assume that is one of the reasons why these are very cheap body washes. I think I will get some other ones but if there will be some nice scents I will get some.

Big bottle is Avon care Berry Fusion body lotion. It really was big but the texture was light and I was able to use a bit more and then it did not take that long to go through it. It had predominately creamy scent with a bit of berries, it reminded me of blueberry yogurt. I liked it, the scent and the formula but I haven't been shopping at Avon for a while now and I don't even know if they still have this one.

While Berry Fusion was my night time lotion, Paco Rabbane Olympea body lotion was my morning one. I usually don't use lotion in the morning but I liked to layer this one first and then some perfume on top (I layered it with the next bottle and with the same Olympea perfume but that one I did not finish). It had a lovely Summer scent (salty vanilla with some white floral notes) and I actually prefer the scent in the lotion than in the perfume even though they are pretty similar. If I would ever get this lotion I would gladly use it since the scent is gorgeous.

Next is Narciso Rodrigues Ambree perfume. I don' love most of perfumes from this brand but this one took me by surprise. I purchased 50 ml bottle of it and I am still not over it. It had warm vanilla scent with floral notes and musky tones which complimented the scent beautifully. This too was a summer scent a bit less obvious then Olympea but still they pair nicely together so I was layering the two scents quite a lot. This perfume was used up pretty soon into October but I still find myself sniffing the opening to get the illusion of this scent, I like it very much and I am far from being sick of it. I did check and it is still sold but I will try to hold my purchase for as long as possible since I have plenty of perfumes left.

Tall bottle is Issey Miyake L'Eau D'Issey perfume. I liked watery floral notes but on my skin something turned metallic and it drove me crazy. Scent would be perfect for hot summer if it wouldn't be that strange metal note. I could not stand it so I used it as a room freshener and since there was no metallic scent I liked it and used it up in the only way I could.

Last bottle is Xerjoff hair perfume in their scent Fiore D'Ulivo. This was very unusual for me because I can not detect the notes, I checked them but my nose does not get them. The best I can describe it is that this one is very floral with a dash of lemon. I liked it but not loved, it lasted in my hair for about three hours and then it was gone. I would not get this scent again but it was not terrible. 

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Rose Stream

 Hello,

one of my first Rom&nd lippies was this one. There was a very limited selection of what was available and I picked something off red but still shiny.

It is Rom&nd Glasting Water Tint in the shade Rose Stream. I think this whole collection consists of mostly red shades with different undertones.

I also love how they put the name of the shade on the packaging, it is big and noticeable, hard to miss :)

Applicator is pretty standard and carries enough of product for me. Scent and taste is fruity sweet, it makes me want to lick it off my lips :)

Shade is orange toned red, a bit different than expected but I like that it can be sheered out or packed on. 

I prefer the sheer wash but the stain is deep and more red than orange.

Because I don't pack it on like I did on these photos the shine is also on the more modest side. Glow lasts for about one hour and then it starts settling for a more lip balm glow until it dries and matte stain remains. It is even and not so very easy to remove.

I don't wear such bold shades as often as I used to but this one is a good one. I love the glow and staining, shade is off red and I think it suits me a lot. 

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Peach Soda

 Hello,

when it comes to eye shadows I always prefer the single shadows because palettes would contain some darker shades which I would not use or very rarely. I now use them as liners but every day I do my make up I use so very little of it that progress is minimal. Lately I have discovered some palettes with lighter shades and these shades are much easier for e to use and the palette below is one of those palettes where I can see myself using all shades up pretty evenly.

It is Judydoll Dew-Shine 6 color palette in the color option Peach Soda. It contains three eye shadows, on the bottom are two blushes and one glitter topper. That is if you follow the rules, they can actually be mixed and matched all over the face depending which tone I like and where.

Shades have coral through them and are looking very pale, top three eye shadows have tiny shimmer and the blushes are completely matte, topper has intense glitter which can even create that wet look if packed.

They all swatch beautifully, here they are, one swipe for all and I was surprised at how pigmented they were and how well they all show on my skin.

First three in smaller pans all have this tiny shimmer, it is close to being sateen and I love this finish. I think they add just a bit extra dimension and each looks like one and done shadow for me. I love this finish not only on the eyes but also on the cheeks, if one of the larger blushes would have this finish I would not be mad.

First shade is ivory and brightening, i love it in my inner corners or all over the lid for a bit of a paler look, it does not look stark but pretty natural.

Second shade is also a bit lighter but not as noticeable as the first shade, I use it for days when I don't want too much shadow.

Third shade is warm brown but it it not your typical orange toned, I like it in my outer corners or all over the lid for as lightly deeper look but the shimmers are making it playful and not too dark.

Next are the two blushes one lighter and it looks almost as a matte highlighter. I like to use it as a base because whatever I use on top it looks a bit brighter and clearer. I don't really use the first shade on its own but the second one is just right. It adds brightness but also a bit of light coral for that fresh look. These two blushes are a big success and i did not think I would like them that much. Formula is extra blurring and while I like my skin to have some glow it looks a bit odd when my cheeks are completely matte so I always put some glowy highlighter on top (it is not included in the palette) or I put 'eye shadows' from this palette over it and the little shimmer does the trick :)

I wish they would release these shadows also as singles since this finish is amazing in my opinion.

Last is the glittery topper. I always use my finger to apply and it feels almost wet, it is very pigmented with coral base and plenty of glow, it creates almost a mirror like finish but it can also be dabbed on the lid and I get more 'modest' single glitter look. In the light my eyes twinkle like stars :) I am in love with this topper :)

This whole palette is a total success for me, I love all of the shades and finishes. I now want to collect all five... I know one is vey warm gold/brown shade so that one would probably not be for me but the other three... I already have another one so two more to go.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day 

Chill Out & Dear Rose

 Hello,

this brand, Hince really makes beautiful collections and makes me wanna buy so much from them. When I saw these tinted lip balms I was all over them, for starters I picked two shades to try out the formula and how the shades look like.

They are Hince Mood Enhancer Lip Glows in Chill Out and Dear Rose. I picked one form warm and another one from cool territory.

Each holds 5,5g of product which is quite nice and standard for a lip balm.

Chill Out is red, slightly on the warm side but not orange, I find this shade very similar to my natural lip color, just a tad warmer.

Dear Rose is more pink, a bit more than expected but also super natural.

They have no scent and are a little shiny (like a lip balm not like a gloss), they can be packed and more pigmented and therefore more glossy.

I prefer to wear them with just two or three layers to get that super sheer wash of color and they look very natural on me. Chill Out doesn't change my color by much, it just makes them more even looking while Dear Rose adds a bit of pink and brightness. Still very natural and my lips look like I just put some clear balm over it. They leave stains on my coffee cups but still wear off evenly.

I like wearing these as tinted lip balms, just a few layers to unify the shade and protect them from loss of hydration. a little bit of color remains so I don't love layering them all day long because then they look like lipsticks and I prefer to wear them sheer.

I really like this product, formula and shades and I am interested in getting more from this line.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

3D Voluming Tints

 Hello,

this brand Fwee makes so many beautiful lip products. I feel like they specialise in gloss and I am all for it ;)

This line is inspired by fruit, first four shades are supposed to look like clear dew on freshly picked fruit (hence the dew in their names), next four are supposed to be vivid shades of ripened fruit (they all have pop in the name) and last four are richer and deeper to represent fully ripped fruit (there is dip in all of their names but I did not get any shades from this last group, I focused more on lighter first shades).

I went a little crazy with this new to me formula of lip tints. They are Fwee 3D Voluming Tints and in total there are 12 shade and I could not resist and I picked 7 in total, named 01 Sweetie Dew, 02 Vanilla Dew, 03 Withdewout, 04 Melba Dew, 05 Strawberry Pop, 06 Berry Pop and 07 Peach Pop.

Packaging is cute as always and holds 4 ml of product.

Applicators have short handles but they seem normal sized otherwise and application is easy.

Scent is fruity sweet, I find it enjoyable but not long lasting.

Here I swatched them all in order.

First is Sweetie Dew, which is warm peach, leaning coral but it is not bright, very cute and every day type of shade.

Next is Vanilla Dew which is a bit brighter coral shade. It gives life to my lips and I love it.

Third is another light shade, this one is more soft red but not bright, more mauve toned and it is named Withdewout.

Fourth shade surprised me at how orange it is, there is brightness to it, it reminds me of a ripe mandarin and they named it Melba Dew. I think this one is my least favorite because just how orange it is.

Strawberry Pop is pink coral and very enjoyable shade. I really like shades like this one, there is brightness to it without being neon.

Next to it is bright pink named Berry Pop and has this fuchsia tone which I am not a big fan of. I find it too bright and this tone was very popular a while ago, so pretty much every bright pink was similar to this one and I just got tired of it.

Last is Peach Pop which has orange tones to it but it is still in the coral territory. I prefer this one over the Melba Dew.

These shades leave a very light tints, barely there and they do not survive eating, all of this staining was easily removed with a bit of soap. 

I also noticed that all of these shades got a bit deeper on my lips, they apply slightly milky but deepen within first five minutes. On their website description reads that shades stay clear and don't deepen but on me all seven did become darker and more vibrant pretty quickly. For certain shades I don't mind but fourth and sixth shade are not my favorite to begin with and also the deeper shades of these two could not convince me.

I like the formula and feel of them, the poor staining does not bother me. 

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Flortte Pink Crystal

 Hello,

a little while ago I found these lipsticks (half of collection has black packaging other half is this pale pink) and I was interested since these are supposed to be glossy. I wanted to get a soft pink shade but I think I picked the wrong one...

It is Flortte Sea Pearl lipstick in the shade 01 Pink Crystal (on website it looks cool toned pink with shimmers, second shade looks similar but lighter) but if you check swathes mine isn't pink, I wonder how the shade 02 Veiled Crystal looks like.

It is rather peach toned with multicolored shimmer in it. In the bullet it looks gritty but on the lips it is smooth and I can't feel the particles.

Scent reminds me of a toothpaste, thankfully it is light and after a few minutes on the lips I can't even detect it. 

It has a smooth formula and plenty of shine, this lovely gloss lasts for 1,5 hours which I find very good. There is just a tad of peach tone and if I apply too much from the start it can look milky, a little goes a long way and it lasts very well.

Once the gloss is gone the shimmers remain and if I put a coat of clear balm over it it continues to sparkle which I like a lot, I have not noticed any random shimmers traveling around my face.

I really like the formula and nice shine, I did not expect this color and toothpaste scent is a bit odd but I would still get some more shades. I will look into it but I know I should not be getting more lippies...

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Nude Beige

 Hello,

for today I have blush which in person looks very pale. This one frighten me that it would not show up on me at all...

It is Dasique Soft Blur Cheek blush in the shade Nude Beige. There were a few other shades available but this more nude shade got my attention but on the model it looked darker, probably because she was paler... 

Packaging is a bit different since it is not a perfect circle and to me it looks a bit like an artist palette (to mix colors for paintings). I like little details like that.

Shade is very milky peachy nude, it has no shimmer or sateen finish, it is matte and from blurring description I did not expect anything else.

To make these swatches I used a little lotion so the blush would have something to grip and the formula is beautiful. Applied with a brush it does kick some powder but it shows up on my cheeks :) I was very happy about it and on me this is light peach blush, I find it very beautiful and kind of modest. It does not command attention but lightly highlights my cheeks, blurring effect is also noticeable.

I find this formula beautiful, it is soft but there isn't much powder fallout, shade is just right for barely there make-up cheeks and I love it. The only thing I noticed is that after a long day it disappeared. I don't think I had any other blush which would do the same. I started layering something a smidge deeper on top and it works perfectly as a blurring base.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Peaches

 Hello,

how cute is this mini :) This time around I picked only one shade among tens that they have... it was hard but I knew that I don't want anything too dark or bright.

It is Laka Fruity Glam Tint in the shade Peaches. Mine is a mini and holds 1,9ml of product.

Applicator feels the same size it is just the handle which is extra short. At first it is odd but after using it I don't even notice how small it is.

It still has that tart and sweet grape scent which I love so much.

Top swatch is freshly applied and bottom is stain.

Shade could be build up to get very bright peach tone but I prefer to wear it in a thinner coat but it does look a bit different on me because of my naturally red lips it makes this shade look a bit deeper. I could try it out with a pale base to achieve this shade but then I don't know if the longevity would be there...

Shine lasts for over one hour and then it starts fading and strong and even stain remains. It is removed when I am eating but just drinking a cup of tea did nothing to it.

I love the shade of this one, I already have Caffeine Rose which I did not pick myself and I honestly prefer this one. Formula is glossy and the stain lasts for hours. I love this formula and will probably get more shades.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Waikiki and Ibiza holidays

 Hello,

I have a soft spot for lip balms/glosses in tubes. I think they are easy to apply while on the go and if they are sheer even better. I already tried this formula and I like how they look and feel on the lips. 

They are Unleashina Sunset Dazzle Gloss Balms in Waikiki and Ibiza. First one is new to me and Ibiza shade is repeat (it was gift with purchase).

They have a donut applicator which is surprisingly precise and sweet apple scent with zero shimmers.

Waikiki is slightly yellow and that scared me at first but I apply it in a thin coat so it is not visible, it just looks like a clear gloss with nourishing properties.

Ibiza was randomly sent and since I already have a tube I am giving mine to my sister. I made this swatch with my first tube (also the tube is mine and I think you can see the indentation compared to the full yellow tube). Ibiza is bright coral and a bit tricky to apply, there is definitely need for a mirror but other than that it is great.

Shine lasts for one hour and then lips are hydrated and nourished, tinted one leaves a light shade behind but it is not a stain. Texture is very comfortable and non sticky, I wanted to get some nude/moody shades but weren't available, I will definitely check those out and maybe eventually get some.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Pink Pearl lip gloss

 Hello,

I had this lip gloss for a while now. I remember I purchased it in a local store with some discount. Back there I was digging mauve shades and this one looked perfect, if I would be picking now I would get something more nude or brown.

It is Isadora Glossy Lip Treat Moisturizing Lip Color in the shade Pink Pearl and holds 13 ml of product. Tube is very long and slim, convenient for carrying it around.

This applicator has four openings where product can come out and application is easy. I was scared that it would be too much but it is actually not.

There is slight scent but I can't put my finger down of what it remind me. I feel like I smelled this in a face moisturiser...

Shade Pink Pearl is brighter fuchsia pink with silver shimmers. Shade is buildable but from the start it is already quite pigmented. 

Shine lasts for about one hour and after gloss disappears pink shade with shimmers remains, it is not a stain (it is easy to wipe off but if I leave it or apply clear lip balm over it shade carries through).

I like the tiny shimmer and how nice the formula feels but the shade is a bit bright for me. I still wore it but I think I will now put it in the drawl and wait for the warmer weather to bring it out again.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

new lippies

 Hello,

my lates colorful and summery purchase arrived a few days ago. I have received also two clips, one is shell and another one is starfish, very Summer like :) 

I picked up two more Muzigae Mansion Icy Glow lip glosses in Better and Breezy. On my photo they look a bit orange, in reality they are both rosy. First is reddish rosy and second is a tad lighter, more coral. I like their slightly green rose scent, pigmentation is not on a super sheer side but still lighter pigmented and they wear beautifully on the lips. I felt that the rosy tones would be great in the Autumnal weather.

Next in a black packaging is my free gift with purchased which I have already tried and posted. It is another Muzigae Mansion item and this one is rosy glitter, for the cheeks it is a bit too sparkly but for the eyes I think it is perfect. I can't find this item to be sold which I think is a bit of a shame, it has wet texture which sets quickly and does not move.

The two sticks are Dasique Melting Candy Balms, I tried to pick the more modest shades and decided to get Apple Cinnamon and Sugar Plum, I hope they are not too bright. I hope they are just as glossy as presented. With purchase of these two I received the two hair clips. Starfish is easier to grip but they look lovely in my hair. I will save them for a warmer weather.

I decided to finally try the Laka Soul Vegan Lip Balm in the shade Rosy. These don't get much press and I wondered if they are really bad or just lost among the many awesome products this brand makes? I guess I will try it out soon enough :)

I purchased another Laka Bonding Glow Lipstick, I really like this formula and when I saw that this Mito shade (deeper nude) was in stock I grabbed it. I wanted this one for a while now :)

Last from Laka is their Jelling Nude Gloss in the shade Grape Ring, it was also a free gift with purchase. I think I already have one from this line but at the moment I can't find it... At the end I gladly purchased two items to get this one for free, it is a lip gloss and I love glosses ;)

On the bottom there are two more Unleashia Berry Shot Lip Tints in Peachy Peach and White Berry. I already have one and I like it so much that getting two more seemed like a good idea.

Then there are two Unleashia Sunset Dazzle Gloss Balms. I initially wanted some of the muted nude shades and the lavender but since those were not available I picked yellow tube which is Waikiki, clear shade but applies slightly yellow. Thought that since I really like this formula I could use this one at night to go to bed and there was also a promise of a free balm... I did not know which shade they would send and unfortunately it was Ibiza. Lovely shade but I already have it and it will take me forever to get through so I am giving this one to my sister and clear one will stay with me for now.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Lip Milk

 Hello,

next item is from the brand Thim and at first I did not care for this product but after days and weeks of seeing it online I got curious.

On the box there is writing which looks like their motto: Life is a beauty, beauty is what you choose to make it, create your own theme, live with your Thim.

I really like it and it gives me some food for my thoughts. Recently I felt the need to change my routine make-up, I am trying new stuff all the time but always in the same matter. I wish for some change, to start doing things in a different matter. I feel the need for a change.

I am mostly talking about changing my colored make-up but it starts with a hydrating and well taken care skin especially now when the cold is sneaking in.

I picked up Thim Essential Lip Milk, I believe this is a hydrating lip balm in a liquid base with a lip gloss kind of look.

Applicator is chubby and caries plenty of product, I have no need for reapplying. Bottle carries 7g of product which I find is a lot.

At first it is a bit milky white but for me that is also a sign that I have applied too much so I spread it thinly all over my lips. At first it is glossy but then it dries to a lip balm shine. When I press my lips together there is light slip which tells me that the product is still there. It lasts exceptionally long, about two hours without eating and my lips are soft and nourished. I really enjoy this lip product, I wonder if they will ever release it in another shade...

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Bunny Fizz & Fig Drizzle

 Hello,

these lip glosses were super popular a while ago, everyone praised them and swatches looked super juicy with sheer color payoff, just as I like it. I can see that they came out with some more nude/brown shades, so very Autumnal and I see some pretty shades as well.

They are Nuse Reju lip glosses in Bunny Fizz and Fig Drizzle. I had a hard time choosing only two shades and at the end I picked something pink and something more mauve-nude colored.

I love that the opening has this slanted area which makes application easy (the lid also has a flat spot and can make this gloss stand on its own, I really like this little detail).

First I will mention scents, Bunny Fizz smells juicy fruity while Fig Drizzle is chocolate scented. Both scents are light and have no taste.

Next is formula, I don't know why but mine have little clusters, on the darker color above they are more visible. Gloss comes out a bit hard and most of it spreads nicely but there are little balls of pigment which melt after pressing the tip down to my lips or rubbing my lips together. I have been using them for days now and there are still balls coming out. I have not seen any reviews with this happening so I assume this happened because of some temperature shock in transport.

Bunny Fizz is neutral pink shade and on a sheer side of pigmentation, this one is effortless with a hint of pink brightness. Very easy to wear.

Fig Drizzle has this beautiful fleshy fig coloring, not brown and not red. It adds vibrancy but in a modest way. I absolutely adore this shade. I think this one is my favorite since it is a bit different.

I love the packaging and the shades, I love the sheerness and light scents, bonus point for making scents different but grainy effect is not cool. and this alone is preventing me from buying more shades. I know this isn't something a lot of people experience with and maybe buying more shades will not have the same effect or maybe this will happen again and this ruins my experience with the product.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day