Jelly Icing

 Hello,

this is my fourth type of lip product from the brand and honestly so far they did not convinced me, hopefully this one will be more catered to my taste. 

There is a wide selection of shades but my fear of the brand convinced me to try only one and if I will like it I will get more. I was debating between this one and the blue one.

So, this is Nyx Jelly Job Full-Bodied Shine Lip Gloss in Jelly Icing. A cool toned pink without shimmers.

Since this one comes in a tube I always expect it to have a straight on the tube applicator but it has pull out wand. It is different, made of hard plastic. I had some very flexible ones but this one practically doesn't move and it is slightly tilted so it does pick a lot of product.

Jelly Icing is very cool toned pink with some violet tones in it. When on the lips it sheers out leaving a very slight cool tone behind. It is very glossy but I expected a slightly more longlasting effect.

Since it is very sheer I like to pack it on and then it lasts for about 40-50 min, it leaves no color behind.

I would prefer if this would apply straight from the tube (without the wand), I love the sweet cookie/brown sugar scent (it is very unique and delicious) and shine. 

I know there are some other more pigmented shades and I am not interested in them because super pigmented shades and a lot of gloss doesn't work well for me. 

This one is really nice but I wish it would last longer on the lips but the scent is super nice. I also wish it would apply from the tube instead having this hard wand but the shine and this shade is lovely.

This one is actually really nice but will I buy more? I don't know, maybe after a while I will get the blue one or maybe some other shades that so far I have not set my eye on it or maybe they will come out with a more sheer versions... so many maybes... 

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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.

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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.

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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

Empties

 Hello,

this is my first part of my September empties. I had to split them up otherwise it would be just too long and there would be too many products.

I cleared up a bottle of Iunik calendula complete cleansing oil with a convenient pump. This oil was nice, sometimes I only had issues with mascara but it did remove everything else. It did not irritate my eyes and that is a big plus. I found new bottle at an amazing price with the other one for free so now I have two backups :)

I found this Caudalie beauty elixir toner at an amazing price It is supposed to smooth your skin and make it more glowy. First that I noticed are two layers and I had to shake it really well to mix both liquids and the minty scent. Very nice and awakening in the morning but I haven't noticed any major difference. It was nice and fancy to use, the mist was super fine (unfortunately the bottle is not refillable otherwise I would reuse it). If I will find it at a reasonable price I might get it again but it is nothing too special for me.

A while ago I had issues with my skin barrier and dry patches on my face so I decided to go with this Purito dermide cica barrier sleeping pack. It is a thicker cream which I would apply on its own or layer it on top to create nourishing sandwich. If there was a dry patch I would apply some more to it and by the morning my skin was better. I would get it again.

This NYX the face glue was a gift with purchase and it turned out to be a really nice fixing spray. On the bottom there is a white mattifying powder and to work properly I had to shake it well before using it and it kept my make-up put for longer than no fixing spray. This is close to my favorite Catrice one and this one doesn't make me feel like I used hair spray. I will get it again.

Big tube is Avon care Watermelon daily hydration body lotion gel. It had a light cream scent and with some imagination I could see the watermelon in the background. Not super strong in the scent department but I ended really liking that. The nourishing properties were there and I used it with joy.

Last is also Avon care overnight moisture hand cream with lavender. It had a nice texture not too light and not too greasy but it was on a slightly heavier side, lavender scent was pleasant and calming. I really liked it but it took me a while to go through it since I only needed a little when I used it.

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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.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day

fat oils

 Hello,

I purchased these two when everyone loved them and I just couldn't miss out on it. They were supposed to be very glossy and sheer, moisturising and hydrating -everything I like in a lip product.

I often have a hard time choosing only one shade so often I pick two :)

On the photo above there are two different shades of NYX fat oil and just by looking at them you wouldn't be able to tell since they look so similar.

Up close the first bottle which is Supermodel has some shimmer while Missed Call has none, even looking super close you can barely tell them apart.

I even took a photo to showcase that they are supposed to be different shades. I felt fooled when I unpacked them. I was expecting Missed Call to be lighter, more Barbie pink but make it sheer, it turns out they are both berry pinks.

On the swatch above the difference is the most noticeable. It is not the shimmer that sets them apart but intensity and slight tone.

Supermodel is a bit lighter, rosier and also a bit more sheer while Missed Call looks more berry, deeper and more pigmented.

The scent is fruity and slightly sweet, nothing wrong about it but the taste is non existent. Between the two Supermodel is my favourite since it is less pigmented and I can put a thicker layer on and then it also looks glossier/jucier. 

I don't find them to be longlasting, the scent is nice but once it is on the lips it is gone and I just don't find them glossy enough for my taste. In conclusion I probably won't get them again but if I would maybe Supermodel or Chilling like a Villan, for the name :)

I almost forgot to mention the most important thing, I do find them moisturising. When I wore them all day long my lips were hydrated without any sign of dry patches. I give them point for that.

Click lip balms

 Hello,

today I have two on first glance very similar items - lip balms but they perform different. 

Top one is NYX fat oil stick slick in the shade Thriving which is a cool toned pink and very bright. Next is  Catrice melt & shine juicy lip balm in Shell Yeah! color. It is a soft red but barely visible on the lips.

They are both click pens and only a little product is needed to cover the lips with high shine. NYX comes with 2g of product and Catrice is only 1,3g.

Hight shine is visible on both swatches and also the color intensity is vastly noticeable here. Catrice one is very nice on the lips but after 20min disappears while the NYX stays for longer and even after the shine is gone the pigment remains. What was surprising is how evenly it applied. There were no skipping in pigment or patchy lips, even reapplying is possible and it can still look very fresh. All in all I would vote for NYX but this particular shade did not suit me so I passed it to my mom. I am thinking of getting just the sheer one or maybe baby pink... 

With the Catrice line I like the gloss and I already purchased another shade which is also pretty sheer but it has some shimmer. I can't wait to try it out.

I am really liking this high gloss/shine trend and I hope it will stick around for some time for the brands to come up with even more interesting formulas and nice shades for me to pick up.

Thank you for reading and have a nice day