lip essence

 Hello,

this little fella is gift with purchase and I can't find it on their site for purchase. I don't think they made a whole item just to be gift with purchase, the whole point is to fall in love with it and then buy it and maybe get it in multiply shades...

It is JudyDoll lip essence in 6 ml tube. As mentioned above I can not find a product with this name on their page to see any more information or to see if there are more shades available.

It is clear and pretty liquid product, it has no scent and glides on my lips with ease. I have to be careful not to apply too much because it can drip down my chin.

It feels thin and not sticky, it reminds me of a thin lip oil and it does not last long on the lips so reapplying is a must. There is decent amount of product included but I think I will get through it pretty fast.

I like the product since it is glossy and shiny :)

It moisturises my lips and keeps them soft but I don't like how fast it disappears from my lips. I think if I would ever find it online I would still not buy it again but if they would make the formula a bit thicker I would like it more.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Mermaid at Heart!

 Hello,

I recently purchased this limited edition since it looked nice and I have already tried this formula and I remember liking it, at first I did not realised that one of the shades included is the same of the one I had.

They are Essence Hydra Kiss lip oil trios. I had one in the past and I did used it up, I think I said I would get more eventually and this set came right on time.

First one is Kiss from a Rose, next is Mermaid at Heart! and last is Pink Champagne, only the middle one is limited edition shade. They all have two tones in it but after a while they get mixed, it doesn't make the shade significantly different because the two shades inside are too similar.

They put them in the same bottles they just added Little Mermaid themed characters onto them. I like that they did at least that, so there is something to differentiate them.

Applicator is big and bulky with a dip at the top to carry even more product. I really like that because oil isn't too runny and more product on the lips means more shine.

Here I swatched them in the same order.

Kiss from a Rose is clear, just gives this shiny surface (I love wearing it on its own or over lip tints, it makes them extra juicy).

Middle one has slight pink base and tiny shimmers, on curvature of my lips it sparkles and it does make them special. They made the scent different, it is Melon like and I used to not like it in the past but I guess my taste changed and I think it is refreshing and great for the Summer time.

Last is Pink Champagne which is the one I have already emptied before. It gives sheer red shade without shimmers. First and this last one have slight vanilla scent with something artificial in the background.

I don't regret purchasing this set and I am happy with the options I have, these lip oils are super glossy, non sticky, give some hydration. Shades aren't bold and I love that, I also love that one has shimmer, I wouldn't mind if they would make more shimmery shades :)

I can see using them up and buying more, hopefully they will not stop making them.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Cookie and Sugar Sparkle

 Hello,

another duo for lips today and this time they are better than yesterday.

Essence came out with some shimmery versions of their lip oils, I snatched Cookie Sparkle and Sugar Sparkle.

They both have cookie batter with some brown sugar scent to them, nothing chemical or icky.

They are super sparkly but Cookie Sparkle has more tiny shimmers which creates that frosty finish while Sugar Sparkle is more of that traditional sparkler where base color doesn't come out and it just shines under the light.

Nude, Cookie Sparkle has a bit of pale nude, champagne base sprinkled with millions of gold, silver and also some pink shimmers. It creates frosty finish with how pale it is and I prefer to be light handed with it.

Second swatch is made with Sugar Sparkle which doesn't have a base color but a lot of pink and blue shimmers, occasionally I also find some golden ones thrown in the mix. This one I find easier to wear since I can pack it on more.

Out of the two Sugar Sparkle is my favorite and I can see this 4 ml bottle being used up pretty fast, while I also like the Cookie Sparkle, I just don't use that much with one application since there is too much of the frosty effect. I know there is another shade available in darker pink shade that is already on my radar :)

I like them for their nice scent, big applicator makes application easier, at the moment I love sparkles even a bit frostiness :). They last around one hour (Cookie Sparkle fades a little before one hour because I don't put that much one while Sugar sparkle exceed one hour) and the sparkle stays on the lips so I can apply lip balm or clear gloss and carry the effect for longer without actually applying the same product.

Thank you for reading and ahve a nice day

My birthday shopping no.5

 Hello,

this is the last one from this series and it is also slightly different, this time around the brands aren't Asian but closer to home.

The two on the top are Catrice Filler Supreme lip glosses in The Sugarcoated Truth and Fairytale Filter (this one I wanted the most ever since I saw the promo photos because I am a sucker for soft pink lips).

Below is new Essence Soft Baked blush in the shade Think Pink (they used to have a lip gloss with that name and I loved it until they discontinued it so now I have bitter sweet memory of that name). I hope I picked the right shade because some are crazy sparkle, mine just looks glowy.

At the bottom there are two Makeup factory eyeshadow quads in Coffee Break and Rosy Powder. I already have one quad and the shades are very buttery, especially the glitter shades are something else.

Above are Essence lip oils in Cookie Sparkle and Sugar Sparkle, I can already tell that they smell delicious and they sparkle like crazy.

Then there is highly anticipated Catrice Diamond Treasures cream to powder eyeshadow duo in Fairy Dust. I know that there are three options available but before they had almost exact same color combos also in three variations. I believe that I have the 'old' one which are creamy, new ones are supposed to be powders, the one in rosy tones is named On The Go Rose and now I kind of want that one as well :)

Lovely cream packaging belongs to cute Maybelline lipsticks in Upstate and Blind Date, both in Sateen formulation.

There are two Essence Extreme shine glosses in Nude Sorbet and the other one makes my heart flutter because it is bright peach shade named Peach Please.

Single looking Catrice eyeshadow looks a bit sad, all alone :( I wanted to get Essence Mono eyeshadow glitter in Frosted shine but the remaining shade was shamelessly swatched even though there were designated testers underneath, this really makes me angry. At the end I picked Catrice single shadow in Frosted Dust. it is not similar but it is amore subtle sparkly option.

Lastly there is another Essence Glossy Glaze high shine lipstick, this time around in the Cloud Nude  shade. I already have the pink one and I like it so much that I decided to get another one :)

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Empties

 Hello,

this is the second part of my March empties, this pack is made of smaller items but I am still glad t muve them in the recycling bin.

Let start with a Catrice Gel like top coat. It had a nice consistency and created very shiny, glossy top coat over my nail polishes. I liked this one but there are others which I find just as good as this one.

Second is Kneipp Apricot & Marula lip balm. I had high hopes for it but it felt short. The scent is sweet and nice but the texture is hard and after a few minutes (after it warms up on my lips) it gets sticky, it felt like I applied glue on my lips and I decided that it is just not worth it. Mine isn't completely finished but I don't care, I don't like it enough to finish it.

First gloss is Catrice from My Jewels, My Rules collection in the option Apricot Crush. It had light apricot base with shimmers but the color did not translate onto the lips. It had weird soapy scent. It was okay but nothing worthy of repurchasing for me.

Next is my bellowed Catrice lip gloss obsessed in Same gloss, different day shade. Pale pinky nude shade and with the most gorgeous gourmand scent. On the lips shade wasn't obvious but the feeling was exquisite and I loved that. It doesn't hold much product but it also doesn't cost much so I can see myself repurchasing it in the near future.

Pink bottle is Nyx #this is everything lip oil. It was clear lip oil with no scent and with a thin formula. If I applied too much it started dripping down my chin, if I applied regular amount then it was gone after a few minutes (from 10 to 15 min) and that resulted in me constantly reapplying it and this 8 ml bottle was soon finished. I will not be buying it again because this did nothing for hydration and my lips quickly dried up.

This mini Clarins Wonder Volume XXL mascara made clumps and I don't love that. At first it was okay but the longer I had it opened the more obvious it would get, to top that off it dropped my curl and then my lashes looked sad and straight. I had nicer mascaras or maybe more suited for my stubborn lashes, so I will not be buying big size.

Last bottle is Lancome Idole EDP. I love this scent and I have already used up one 25 ml bottle (I still have a large one left :). This is just a mini but the gorgeous fresh and sweet Rose scent lingers all day long and it just makes me happy :) Ten out of ten scent for me.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Solar Aura

 Hello,

I have been seeing this brand for a long time but I don't think I ever purchased anything from them until now...

It is Bell Aura del Sol sparkly shine lip oil in Solar Aura. There are two more shades available but this one looked the sparkliest so that was decided.

This is how this tube arrived and if you look closer there are two horizontal lines, one above vegan and one in the middle under sol. This is where the product is separating and the longer I have it, the worst it is getting. I hope this will not affect the product on the long run.

It has nice slanted applicator and it makes it for an easy application. It has no base color just million silver sparkles.  

Here it is noticeable just how shiny it gets and that there is no base color to tint the lips. I like wearing it alone or layer over some lip stains to add the glow.

It has a sweet bubblegum scent and I love the sparkles. It holds on for quite a while from 45 min to one whole hour and I don't apply whole lot.

My only concern is the separation in the tube, I am worried that it will go bad sooner than I can use it all up. It holds 10 ml of a product which will not go down fast.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Honey & Milk

 Hello,

today is the time for some honey & milk... 

It is A'pieu Honey & Milk lip oil. I was scared that the yellow base would give out some color but it is clear on the lips. Upon first opening it had a slight plastic scent, now I don't notice it, especially not when it is on the lips.

It has a pretty wide applicator (it looks like a duck foot ;) and a narrow opening because not a lot of product comes out. 

This oil is not super thin like a lot of oils nowdays, it has a thickness but it is not sticky. It just covers and hugs my lips, adds hydration and at first gives that mirror shine. It lasts for around 45 min and that is due to the thicker formula.

I like this oil but I would love it if they would add a pleasant scent and perhaps have it in some other sheer shades :)

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Empties

 Hello,

my last empties for this year and it is a handful. I always like to finish as many product as possible to start fresh in new year.

I used up another Catrice ultra last fixing spray. This one is my favorite and I fear the day they replace it with something new. So far it is the cheapest and best for me to date. It keeps my make-up in place and holds back my natural oils.

Next is Revox 5% Hyaluronic acid serum. A very nice, thicker texture for adding/bonding the moisture. I always like to keep something with Hyaluronic acid around my skin care and would get it again.

Little guy is Alverde Rose oil which I have been using for years but in the last few years I stopped using it. I used to love it since it calm down my redness but now I feel like my face don't get as red as used to so now I have not noticed as much of improvement since I don't have the same skin issues. I think I will not be buying it again because my skin just does not need it.

Big pink tube is Bloom & Blossom hand cream. In the past I had a little version and I liked it a lot so I decided to get the big one and I had this tube unopened for a few years and I wonder if it went bad. The scent in the little one was fresh citrusy, here it was a bit different. I still used it but it was quite greassy, I remember the first tube had thiner consistency 

Another product from my past is this Alkmene tea tree face wash. I used to have super oily skin with a lot of acne and tea tree helped me. Now my oils are better controlled and rarely get any acne so I just used it up and probably will not be getting it again.

Bottle next to extremely large one is Subrina Moroccan treasure body wash. It has a clean and relaxing scent. It does not smell of spices but rater like see with warm air. I really like this one and I am sad that it is all used up. It was a gift and probably I will not be getting it again because this one is not the cheapest, but the scent might be worth it :) Next time I will be in the store I will check if it is perhaps on sale and maybe get it then.

And the big boy is Afrodita Hemp shampoo for hair strengthening. It had a nice refreshing scent, thicker texture and my hair afterwards were super clean but not dry like straw. I think it cleansed them of all excess oils and remaining products and it was a nice clarifying shampoo. Usually I used it for my firsh shampooing and for the second one I used something else, following with some conditioner or a mask. I would get it again.

I finally used up another bottle of perfume and it is one of my favorites, Versace Crystal Noir EDT in a cute 30 ml bottle. I love the warm and spicy scent of it and the bottle is the cutest. I still have another larger bottle of it and also a EDP which smells the same to me.

I used up Catrice Glossing Glow nail varnish with a striking pink tint to mask the yellow from my nails. I really liked this one since it not only hide the yellow tint but it also gave my nails a slight pink tint. Very nice, easy to apply and would get it agin but I can't find it. Is it discontinued?

Big round pot is Avon planet spa from their Energise Ritual line with Chinese green tea extract body butter. The butter itself was a bit thick but the relaxing and cosy scent was magical, I would get it again.

In front there is Rimmel lasting provocalips duo in Come up Roses. This includes very drying liquid lipstick on one side and nicely hydrating lip balm on the other. The color of the lid is supposed to match with the color but this shade is much darker on the lips than shown here. I did not care about the liquid lipstick part but I did used up the clear lip balm. It was very shiny and nourishing. If Rimmel will ever release it on its own I would get it in a heart beat.

On the first swatch is polka dot Apivita Pomegranate lip balm. This one is waxy and stiff but the color payoff is nice. I noticed that it is not the most hydrating balm but the emphasis is on the color. Mine is a bright pink and it was nice but I would get the dark plum one (I think it is Currant and brown in Chestnut). Again, I would not get these for nourishing properties but for the color alone, for me this is like a lipstick. I care about the color and that is it.

Next are already discontinued Mac glow play tinted balms in Sweet Treat and Floral Coral. Sweet Treat was a bit too pale on me but after around 15 min it settled and it was fine, Brighter coral one was my favorite and I liked the added brightness. When applied they were very glossy but the shine went away a little too fast for my liking and there were no moisturising properties. I still have one shade left and after that I will not be missing them.

I used up both Avon power stay liquid stains in Stay Naked (bright peach) and She's a Natural (poop kind a color :) I liked the formula on these. They applied like pigmented gloss, then it started to dry, the pigment deepened and settled but then the shine came back and it looked glossy. I really like that progression and first shade. I will probably get it again and I am also thinking about the pink shade.

Burt's Bees lip shimmer with peppermint oil in Peony option. It is swatched last and it has a very strong peppermint scent to it, pink shade and it is packed with shimmer. At first it looks nice but after 10 min it dries and I am left with dry shimmer and I don't like that. It is not actually finished but I am still throwing it away because I don't like how it looks on me and strong minty scent is also not doing it for me.

Last mini is Clarins lip comfort oil in Pitaya. It smelled very nice and it was juicy on the lips, whoever the shine did not last but it did leave a stain which was bright pink. Not my favorite color but I loved the scent and glossines. I will probably not be getting more unless they are included in some sets or free gifts with purchases.

Hopefully I will continue using up products in the next year and only buy the bare minimum so my extensive collection of items will get reduced.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Shopping basket no. 4

 Hello,

this is the last part of my package and there are so many products. I realise that I went overboard but hopefully I will at least like these products and use them up.

In the top left corner there is another FlowerKnow eye shadow palette, this one from Midsummer Fairytales embossed five color make-up palette in the neutral Hazel Fawn option.

Underneath in a cream bottle is Etude Nymph aura volumer face primer. It is supposed to make my skin super glowy and I can't wait to try it out or bare skin and under my foundation. I hope it is not to sparkly.

Next is another and last for now FlowerKnows Midsummer Fairytales coating lip lacquer in Bluebell. It is supposed to be super glossy lip gloss and I live for glossy lips.

Going back to the top, in a yellow tube is A'pieu Honey & Milk lip oil with cute little bees. I hope this item is predominately hydrating and will heal my dry, cracked lips.

In the gradient cream to pink tube is Peripera Ink Mood Glowy Tint from their Lucky Lottery collection in Cooling Pink shade. I really like their glow tints and hopefully this shade will be amazing.

Below is my free gift with purchase Laka Fruity Glam Tint in the shade Caffeine Rose. I did not chose the product or the shade so deep brown would not be my first pick but I will remain openminded and I will try it out.

Big nine pan eye shadow palette is Amuse eye color palette in Peony Skin variant. Just a bunch of neutrals with some pretty looking glitters. I can't wait to dig in.

In the floral case there is Cezanne Pear Glow cheek in Beige Coral. I feel like the name really well describes this shade. It looks super pretty and the glow is charming.

Last four items are two sets from Pudaier. Each set includes lip pencil, lipstick and a sharpener, on is in the Cream Cloud (neutral tone) and second one is in Scorpio Coming version (more red).

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Shimmering Petal

 Hello,

I decided to go the shimmery route with my lips. Sometimes I prefer my lips to be glitter free and sometimes I prefer a little sparkle but almost always I choose gloss over matte formulas.

It is pink Avon nourishing lip oil in Shimmering Petal. It looks like there is pink base with shimmers in it. There is another shimmer free option which looks paler but I never had that one.

It has pink, gold and silver tiny sparkles and practically no base color. Scent is slightly floral and there is no taste.

On the lips feels slightly cushiony, not too thin but not sticky. Really nice consistency and for an oil it stays for a while. I like the nourishing properties, my lips didn't get chapped at the end of the day on days when I was using this lip oil.

I really like it, I know I had this exact version before and I can see myself getting it again once it is finished since the shimmer is really pretty in here. Paired with wonderful texture I think this one is a winner.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

Sheer lip oil

 Hello,

I had this little lip oil for at least one year and only now I remembered and I tried it out.

It is NYX lip oil in the shade Sheer (I don't think there are other options available). The pink packaging looks a bit more metallic in person and I thought that there will be some pink tint (I could not find any swatches online).

It has a regular doe foot applicator and the oil has some candy like berry scent, I like it but it is light and has no taste.

It holds a whopping 8 ml of product. Tube doesn't look large but I guess there are thin walls and it carries a really nice amount of product.

It is completely clear, at first it feels like a cushion like oil but after a few minutes it thins out and starts disappearing (around 30 min later is gone). It adds shine to my lips but when I was wearing it all day long it didn't nourish them enough.

I like the scent, a decent amount of product that comes inside the tube and nice amount of shine. I wish it would be thicker and more nourishing.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

White Russian and Dolly

Hello,

Buxom lip products were very popular a few years ago but now I barely hear anyone talk about them, maybe I just changed my sources... 

When I got a chance to get something from them I did. I picked these Buxom full on plumping lip oils in White Russian and Dolly.

I don't know why Dolly looks swirled, when I move the applicator inside it just creates more of these lines. I hope that doesn't mean that it is old and it started to separate.

Applicators are chubby and carry decent amount of product on them. 

The scent is sweet, like sugar but at the same time a bit minty. It is not tingly or cooling and I like that. Texture is thin but not too liquid to run down my lip lines, because of that longevity isn't the best. Thankfully the vanilla-mint scent whenever I reapply is making me happy.

Both shades are very sheer and on the lips they look practically the same.

I like the scent, shades looks pretty even though they are sheer on the lips and big applicator is nice to apply the product. My only negatives are thin texture, poor longevity and not much of moisturising properties.

They are nice to use but on the long run they won't hydrate my lips. I will use them but probably I will not be buying more.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

The Balm

 Hello,

I don't have much from The Balm, I find their packaging interesting but not quite right for me. I found a set with these two products below plus a mascara which I will open when I am done with my current one. 

I have The Balm lip oil in Too slow, Mauve over shade and Oliver Dewy face drops in Golden Glow option.

Lip oil has a standard packaging with 7 ml of product while Golden Glow holds 28 ml of highlighter. I like the pump dispenser since it is more hygienic and it is precise.

Regular doe foot applicator and my shade is mauve with red tones. The scent is slight but there is more taste than smell. It does not smell like plastic but it is artificial and unpleasant. It is not super strong but just enough to bother me.

Here Too Slow, Mauve over looks a bit more red than in real life but it is like a thin oil. It spreads easily but also disappears quickly, think 15 min. I tried it on dry lips and it didn't heal them, when used on healthy and hydrated lips by the end of the day my lips were dry. I realised that this thin lip oil did nothing for my lips and the taste isn't the best. I am borderline thinking of getting rid of this product.

Golden Glow also has thin texture and spreads easily. I would use less on my whole face and neck that what I used on my swatch. It is not oily but feels like a moisturiser and I just wait a few minutes to sink in and there is this light glow on my face. I use it under my foundation so I think it comes out very subtle. I like it but it is definitely not essential in my make-up routine. If I am out of time this step is the first to skip so I don't know why I even bother buying liquid highlighters, probably because they look gorgeous and I like a bit glow but matte finish (powder on top to prevent my natural oils to mess up my makeup).

Out of the two (I know they are completely different products) I prefer the face highlighter and at first I was eying the Peachy shade but I will not be buying more lip oils from The Balm, just not worth it for me.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

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

Empties

 Hello,

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

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 

Empties

 Hello,

below I have my empties for June and these were used up right before my Summer vacation by the sea.

I had these two next to my sink for more than a year., simply because I have picked up large bottles, and even though I would use them daily the products just didn't give up. First in a white bottle is CeraVe foaming cleanser for normal to oily skin cleansing without disrupting the protective skin barrier with cearmides, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid. It is my second one and I still love it. Gentle cleansing does it for me. All the make-up remaining was removed but it didn't stripped down my skin. No oilness but also no dryness caused by it. I would get it again.

In a clear bottle is the Hydrating foaming oil cleanser for normal to very dry skin cleanses, hydrates and soothes without distrupnig skin barrier with ceramides, triglyceride and squalane version. I honestly thought that this would be oilier and great for removing my make-up but this oil is thin and leaves no residue. I still liked it even though it wasn't what I have expected. I used it on days when my skin felt dry and especially in the morning. My skin loved both and having the option to customize daily based of off my skins need felt great. I would get it again.

I used up two tubes of Avon care hand creams, I had Cherry version at home and Watermelon one at work. I think the formulas were pretty similar and amazing. Light but heavy duty when it cam to dry skin. I would get both of them again. When it came to the scent territory the Cherry one was sweet and sour at the same time, the scent was noticeable while the Watermelon one was softer (the scent was less noticeable) and it had fruitiness but also it had creamy scent. What I am trying to say is that it wasn't stand alone Watermelon scent and I was fine with it since it is not my favorite anyways :)

A while ago I purchased three of these Biotherm glass serums to help my skin in different areas. First one to go is aqua glow super concentrate (glycerin, vitamin complex and life plankton water). It was very watery hence the pump but at the end I just couldn't get everything out so I was a bit sad about it. after using it up I haven't noticed any big changes in my skin, was it glowier? Yeah, it was right after putting it on and before it absorbed my skin looked glossier but when it sunk in I haven't noticed any big changes, so I will not be buying it again.

I was so curious about the Novellista Calypso Fountain perfume that I purchased it in a travel version just to see if it is any good and then splurging on the big ones. It had a pina colada touch to it and I liked it a lot. Great perfume for hot Summer days but I noticed that I got tired of it pretty fast. I noticed that I don't gravitate towards fruity scents and that is probably the reason, it was sweet but a little too much like the drink. I have used it up but I won't be buying it again. I rather splurged on the Couture Chic option ;)

Second to last is Avon anew skin renewal power eye cream which has a slight pink tint and shimmers. I looked up close and both are almost undetectable so it doesn't provide any coverage. I was using it regularly under my night time skin care and I started to notice my fine lines appeared smaller, even finer during using it. I was pleased with the results and it didn't bother my eyes (sometimes they get all watery), I would get it again.

Last in line is NYX fat oil in Supermodel shade. It is berry pink with super fine shimmers, the particles were so small that I couldn't feel them when I pressed my lips together. I liked the big applicator and color was nice, slightly sheer (I prefer it that way when it comes to bright colors) but it did disappear fast from my lips. At least it was hydrating and making sure my lips felt smooth afterwards. I liked this color but I wish they would make some lighter shades as well.

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