Cool Down

Hello,

this year I decided to go through my make-up stash and rediscover some forgotten gems. I have to say I have a lot of nice things and I enjoy shaking up my routine and try something new or at least something I haven't wear in a while.

Essence Long lasting eye pencil in the shade Cool Down

I bought Essence Long lasting eye pencil in the shade Cool Down two years ago. As mentioned I started using it again this year and I remembered that I truly adore it. The only reason I can think of why I put it aside is the bright color. The texture is creamy and very easy to apply. I like to prep my lids with an eye shadow base even if I'm wearing only liner so it doesn't smudge. This little fella stays put on my lid the entire day. After I swatched it on the back of my hand I had to rub it really hard and it still took a couple of minutes to remove it completely. This really is long lasting formula suited even for oily lids.

Essence Long lasting eye pencil in the shade Cool Down

If I don't feel like wearing such a bold color that day I put dark grey pencil on top and it makes it darker, almost navy blue and that makes it more wearable, less obvious.
I know I will buy some more shades from this line because the formula is fantastic, I'm thinking of getting the grey and the brown ones. I wish they would make navy blue version but if they don't I will repurchase this shade for sure.


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16. NOTD

Hello,

today was the perfect day to redo my nails. I choose a rather plain base and topped it off with something sparkling.

Essence I'm the boss & Kiko Fancy top coat Purple Dahlia

As a base I used Essence I'm the boss which I mentioned in one of my previous posts that the formula has changed and the flakes dot show up anymore and also the color is slightly different so I'm focusing on it and try to wear it as much as possible. I want this polish to be gone and the reason why I don't get tired of wearing it so offten is that I pair it with different top coats.
This time I choose my only Kiko polish that I own. It was given to me by my sister because she knows me well. This is Kiko Fancy top coat in Purple Dahlia. It contains a mix of mostly hot pink/fuchsia glitter, the base is clear so the polish worn underneath is seen.

Essence I'm the boss & Kiko Fancy top coat Purple Dahlia

Here I'm wearing two coats. I didn't need to 'fish' for glitters because this baby is very saturated with it. I like it a lot and I would love to try more Kiko products, not just nail polishes. I hear they have great stuff but sadly there isn't a Kiko store in my country.


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e-bay package

Hello,

I'm back with another little package from Korea. I almost forgot what I ordered and I was pleasantly surprised when I opened the package. This time I didn't received any samples which is odd but it's okay because I can't wait to start using the products I actually ordered.

SkinFood black charcoal konjac sponge,  A'pieu Ait Fit cushion refill in the shade 23, Etude House Mugwort face masks & The Face Shop Air Cotton makeup base in Mint

The first thing you probably notice is the huge packaging of the SkinFood black charcoal konjac sponge. It is recommended for oily skin which gets attacked by acne frequently so with an everyday use it should clear up the skin. I can't wait to see if it really works and I have to figure it out where I will hange it in my bathroom.

Next in the silver packaging is A'pieu Ait Fit cushion refill in the shade 23, I don't know what I was thinking because I know that my shade is lighter, 21. So, I will probably test the texture and if I will like it I will order myself another one in lighter shade. Also, the refills don't come with a sponge. I fill like a complete dummy for not knowing that.

Then we have Etude House Mugwort face masks. I still haven't tried the Royal Jelly ones from my previous order so I don't know when exactly I will take the time to really use them but I will mark it down in my calendar to remember.

And the last item is from The Face Shop and it is another primer. This is Air Cotton makeup base in Mint, so just another redness reducing one.

After I will properly tried them on I will for sure posted my opinion about all of them.


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Lavender floral water

Hello,

I couldn't resist when I saw them on sale. I had to pick up the backup of the backup. Only one has the spray because you really don't need more because they are reusable.

Melvita Lavender floral water

So they are from Melvita and are called Lavender floral water. I used one already and these two are the backups, this clearly shows that I love it.
I don't use it as a regular toner on a clean face but I rather use it as a make-up fixer on top (it does not prolong the make-up it just makes it look more natural). I spray a little bit all over my face before I powder and before mascara because I don't use the waterproof or water-resistant version. It boost up the moisture level and helps foundation or bb cream blend better with my skin. Sometimes I notice that my make-up sits heavy or it looks unnatural, one quick spray and the problem goes away. Yes, it makes my skin a bit more dewy but I lightly dust setting powder on top and it is fixed, also during warmer months it is nice to cool yourself with a light sprinkle over make-up during the hot day.
I tried a couple of other toners in a spray bottle and they just didn't work as well as this particular does. The Rose one from Melvita is also nice but this one is better. I can't quite explain it but I prefer spraying my make-up with this lavender water.
I really shouldn't forget to mention that lavender is one of my favorite scents.


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Catrice re-touch concealer

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I'm back with jet another concealer and if you want to know if I liked it just continue reading. I bought it last year and used it quite a bit but since the packaging is not see-through I'm not sure how much of it I still have left.

Catrice re-touch light-reflecting concealer in the shade 010 Ivory

So, the Catrice re-touch light-reflecting concealer in the shade 010 Ivory. There are two more shades to pick, mine is the middle one and it seems to match my skin tone pretty well. It is one of the twist up type of products and it has a brush to apply. I still use my fingertips or a more precise brush to pat it on.

Catrice re-touch light-reflecting concealer in the shade 010 Ivory

It has a yellow undertone and this makes it great as an under eye concealer to reduce the dark circles. For me this fella don't have enough coverage, yes you can layer it but eventually it will crease if you apply too much. To cover redness on the rest of the face I find that the coverage is too light to do a proper job. In the name they mentioned that it contains light reflecting pigments but no matter how much I try I just can see them.

It is an ok concealer in my book, I wish the coverage would be better or at least it would have some sort of a pearl reflect to it which would make it a bit more special. I will use it up but definitely I would not repurchase it. My favorite is still the one from Misslyn, since the coverage is higher and I can use it under my eyes or cover blemishes with it. Misslyn creamy concealer is sufficient and ticks all the boxes so that would be the one I would repurchase.


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new stuff

Hello,

yesterday I happened to be at the drugstore and picked some products and today I finally went on a hunt to get the last Essence items before they sell them out but for most I was to late but I maneged to get one.

Catrice Camouflage cream concealer, Essence I ♥ Nude Creme Brulee, Essence The Velvets Taupe Secret and Essence Metal Glam Daily Glam 

I picked up the super raved Catrice camouflage cream concealer in 010 Ivory. This is the lighter shade and it should match me. I have two other concealers I would like to finish first and then I will start using up this baby.
Next I have Essence I ♥ Nude eye shadow in Creme Brulee. I found them in DM and they were on sale. Probably they will replace them with the new Velvet range. This was the only lighter shade that they had, the rest were darker which I didn't really want.
And talking about the new products I picked one from The Velvets and it is in the Taupe secret shade. I selected this particular shade to use it as a transition shade in the crease and I can only hope it will be light enough. The knitted pattern is so beautiful on it.
The last one is the only item I got from the Essence sale and it is from the discontinued line called Metal Glam. This was the only shade that was left and actually the only one I wanted. It is Daily Glam. I don't care for the glitter over spray but I can't wait to see what shade it is underneath.

In the next days I will have my hands full with trying out these products and I will report back which won my hart.


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Terra Naturi Pomegranate body lotion

Hello,

today I would like to talk about body lotion I have been using for the past month. I bought it because I really like the highlighter and lip balm (which I already finished it) from the same brand plus on the tube it said LE and I'm a sucker for everything limited.

Terra Naturi body lotion in Pomegranate scent

It is Terra Naturi body lotion in Pomegranate scent. It is fruity but mostly I can smell vanilla and winter spices. If I close my eyes and sniff it I can imagine Winter wonderland outside, cracking fire in the fireplace, warm spiced wine and I'm reading a good book while snuggling on the couch.
The texture is not too liquid-y but it has some oils in it and that means that little goes a long way. At first it may look like it won't absorb but after a minute it is gone and the skin is left silky soft and nicely scented. In the Winter my skin can get itchy which means that it is dry but I haven't experienced that since I started using this one.
I can say that I absolutely love it. I love the texture, huge packaging for the low price (I think I payed 2 € for it) and not to mention the gorgeous scent. I checked online which other scents they have and I could find only three but they all sounds great and probably I will pick them up next time. They are Orange & Mint, Rose & Almond and another LE scent in Lime.


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