Pozdravljene.
Zadnjih nekaj tednov sem preizkušala nekaj luksuznih ličil, ki so me res navdušila. Svojo zbirko ličil želim zmanjšati ter tu in tam zamenjati nekatere povprečne izdelke z kvalitetnejšimi za katere vem, da jih bom vedno uporabljala. Z večjim veseljem uporabljam nekaj za kar sem odštela kupček denarja, saj ga želim dobro izkoristiti. Seveda pa se to dogaja res počasi, saj si le tu in tam privoščim kakšen lepotni sladkorček.

Čar luksuznih ličil je v čudovitih embalažah, v katerih se skrivajo učinkoviti produkti, kateri običajno ne razočarajo. Tokrat bo govora o dveh Lancôme ličilih. Lancôme je francoska luksuzna znamka pod okriljem L'oreala. Ponujajo ličila, negovalne izdelke za obraz ter tudi čudovito dišeče parfume.

Hello.

Lately I've been quite keen on trying luxurious makeup brands. I've decided to minimize my collection and maybe replace some products that didn't work for me, with quality products. I do tend to use more expensive items with pleasure because you pay more for them and that way I get more motivated to get good use out of those products.
I feel that luxury makeup items definitely have a charm of gorgeous packaging which hides amazing products inside that don't disappoint. This time I'll talk about two Lancôme makeup items. If you don't know already: Lancôme is a luxury brand, which is a part of L'oreal. They offer makeup, skincare and wonderfully scented perfumes.

Živjo.
Že aprila lani so nam palčki zašepetali na uho, da Kozmetika Afrodita pripravlja nekaj novega za negovanje telesa s sadnim vonjem. Seveda nas je matral firbec in v decembru sem tudi sama dobila priložnost, da preizkusim to novost. Ker tudi njihovega spa masla še nisem preizkusila, me je zanimalo kateri izdelek me bo bolj pritegnil in kaj je njuna razlika. Mogoče vam bo tudi to pomagalo pri odločanju za nakup...

Hello. Last year in april I've got some roumors about Afrodita Cosmetics next new fruity product and ofcourse I was really curious about what it might be. And then finally in december I was sent this new shiny product to try ou. I haven't tested their body butter from SPA line before, so it was a nice chance to present both of them to you. I hope my thoughts will also help you...







...vsebuje karitejevo maslo ter jojobino olje.
Gosta, ampak lahko mazljiva tekstura ima čudovit sladek vonj. Če poznate morda sladkorni piling za telo - tudi iz spa linije, je vonj enak. Meni diši po zelo sladkem vanilijevem sladoledu. To maslo je zelo hranljivo in ko se razporedi po koži, pusti občutek nanosa olja za telo. Ne vpije se popolnoma takoj, vendar hranljiv sloj, ki ostane ni tako masten. Priporočam ga za uporabo pred spanjem ali v zimskih časih, ko je koža res suha. Zjutraj pa imam občutek, da je koža še vedno navlažena. Skratka vsebuje čudovite sestavine, ki mu omogočajo, da je ekstra hranljiv. Če vam tako hranljivi losjoni oziroma masla za telo niso všeč, predlagam raje slednjega.

Cena: 5,60€ /200ml (online nakup)

Main ingredients of body butter are shea butter and jojoba oil. The texture is thick but easy to apply and is scented with a lovely sweet scent that reminds me of vanilla icecream, just like sugar scrub did. It is really nourishing and when you apply and massage it into your skin, it leaves behind a thin layer which feels like you've applied body oil. It doesn't sink into my skin that quickly, but it's not overly greasy. I recommend it using right before sleep and in winter time when you might need more hydration. In the morning I wake up with my skin feeling still hydrated. All in all, it contains lovely ingredients that nourish your skin really well. If you don't like those kind of products I would recommend you the next one.



...vsebuje kakavovo maslo ter vitamin E.
Penasta tekstura me po mehurčkih spominja na Milko Luflee. Vonj je čudovito saden in svež. Res ima vonj po svežih jagodah in ne diši umetno. Rdeči mehurčki oziroma mikro kapsule pa vsebujejo vitamin E. Sicer lepo izgledajo v embalaži in se tudi enostavno stopijo na koži, pa vendar mi tu in tam kakšna ostane na koži. Tekstura je čudovita, lahkotna ter se takoj vpije v kožo, kar omogoča, da se hitro oblečete. Res bo super za poletje. Z enakim vonjem pa boste našli tudi nov piling za telo, katerega si res želim, ampak je moja zbirka trenutno prevelika. Naj omenim še embalažo: lonček izgleda kar velik, vendar je v tem primeru zavarovan s plastičnim notranjim pokrovom, kar je priročno. Maslo pa ima samo na vrhu foljo.

Cena: 5,60€ / 200ml (online nakup)

Main ingredients of body mousse are cocoa butter and vitamin E. As you can see, the texture is really whipped and bubbly just like chocolate: Milka Luflee. The scent is absolutely gorgeous: so fruity and fresh (just my kind of taste). To me it doesn't smell artificial at all, but like real, juicy strawberrries. Red bubbles / microcapsules contain vitamin E which are supposed to form a protective anti-age layer. They do bother me sometimes when they don't melt, however it's all fine. Texture is really light, so it absorbs into the skin quickly without leaving a greasy layer behind. That way you can dress up easily afterwards. I think this one is really appropriate for summer and those who don't like a greasy feeling on the skin.



Končno mnenje:
Maslo za telo me je prevzelo že zaradi vonja, ampak tudi ustreza moji zelo suhi koži. Moti me, edino da se ne vpije takoj. Uporabljala ga bom v hladnih mesecih, medtem, ko pride mousse za telo na vrsto v toplih dneh, ko koža ni tako suha in ne potrebuje izredne hranljivosti saj se ta tekstura takoj vpije. Prav tako je mousse primeren kadar se vam mudi, oziroma v mojem primeru: po tuširanju, ko se želim tudi hitro obleči. Če sploh ne marate mastnega občutka, vam takoj priporočam mousse.

Priporočam vam, da preizkusite vsaj kakšen izdelek iz spa linije, saj so mene osebno vsi do zdaj navdušili. Tako pogrešam njihov sladkorni piling za telo, ker ga že dolgo nisem imela.

Živjo.

Še nedavno nazaj sem v drogerijah in ostalih trgovinah s kozmetiko nakupovala veliko produktov, katerih ne potrebujem in bom potrebovala še kakšno leto, da se znebim vsaj osnovnih zadev. Potem pa sem opazila, da nekatere stvari čakajo vsaj 3 mesece, da jih preizkusim in nima smisla, da kopičim kozmetiko, kateri tako ali tako poteče rok. Res je, da sem kot blogerka pod manjšim pritiskom, saj bi rada vse preizkusila takoj ter bila prva, ki govori o teh produktih. Vendar naj vam tokrat podam nekaj nasvetov, kateri so meni ob razmišljanju prišli prav v praksi.

Hi girls !
Not a long time ago I caught myself buying the most unnecessary beauty products which I don't need and neither can I use up in a normal time. I could call myself a "hoarder". Then I noticed that some products waited for about three months to even test them out, so I finally realized that I don't need to buy so many products that will eventually expire. Sometimes I do feel a bit under pressure because I'm a beauty blogger and I do want to be first one to purchase and talk about new products. This time I decided to give you some advice and words which I thought about before purchasing any beauty items and sometimes it did work. Hope you'll find it helpful.

1. Imaš samo en obraz in telo

Tudi sama kot blogerka ne morem naenkrat imeti na testu dveh ali celo treh krem za obraz. Ne dajaj na kožo nekaj za kar veš, da tebi res ne bo ustrezalo. Če ti ena res ne ustreza, jo podari naprej. Lahko jo tudi prodaš, če je v dobrem stanju. Za to obstajajo spletne strani kot je: mojbutik.si

You only own one face and body
Even as a beauty blogger I can't try two or three different face creams at the same time, so I don't need that many ! Also don't put on anything that really doesn't suit you - I really recommend checking any review or so. If you don't get along with one product - just give it away or even sell it if the product is in a good condition.

2. Popusti so samo vaba

Prepričana sem, da tudi ti nasedaš popustom. V redu, tudi jaz še vedno kaj kupim znižanega, ampak pri tem trenutno pomislim ali je res vredno. Običajno kupim kakšen izdelek, ki je "high-end", pa še to samo enega, za katerega vem, da ga ne smem izpustit. V drogerijah pa se vedno pojavljajo podobne akcije in če enega izdelka ne boš kupila zdaj, verjemi, da bo čez kak mesec spet na popustu. Če ti česa primanjkuje, pa si kar privošči ! Tako si sama kupim tudi veliko nujnih potrebščin, za katere mi je tako brezveze zapravljati ogromno denarja (deodoranti, robčki za odstranjevanje ličil in podobno...).

Don't let the sales trick you
I'm pretty sure that most of you buy products when on sale. Well I do too, but nowadays I buy something that is high-end or I really need. Really think about it well, because I figured that if one product is on sale and I don't need it, maybe it would be the next time. It's just not worth it. However, sometimes there are some essential products on sale which I take advantage of (such as deodorant, make-up remover wipes or so...)

3. Motivacija: za vsaka 2 izdelka, ki ju porabiš si lahko privoščiš samo enega

Tako lahko počasi zmanjšuješ svojo zbirko. Pri tem pa si tu in tam še vedno privoščiš kaj novega.

When you use up 2 products, you can buy only one of the same
This way you could start minimizing your collection. Of course the empty items need to be in the same category (in my opinion). Also you can still somehow spoil yourself with one new item.

4. Preizkusi, preden kupiš

Veliko deklet izdelke najprej kupi, preden jih preizkusi. Sama bi si pred nekaj leti želela, da bi bolj podrobno spremljala bloge ter najprej izdelke preizkusila. Seveda je to v naših drogerijah malce težko, pa vendar...Veliko punc ne ve, da v drogerijah lahko prosite prodajalke, če si lahko malce pudra stisnete v posodico, da ga preizkusite doma. Seveda vam to same ne bodo rekle. Če si dovolj pogumna, pa lahko tudi pri izboru dražjih ličil prosiš, da ti pokažejo kako izgledajo na obrazu. Za testerje kozmetike za obraz ter telo pa lahko prosiš kakšno podjetje, npr. Bioderma ti jih pošlje kar na dom. Tudi v lekarni imajo na voljo vzorce.

Try before you buy
I wish I read more beauty blogs a few years ago. That way I could avoid some failed purchases. It's different in each drugstores or even countries. Still I'm sure that most of the time you can try to squeeze some foundation into your own little sample-cup and try it at home, so you can see how it performs. It's even better if they give you the real samples. Also if you're brave enough, you can ask a girl at the store to show the product applied onto your face. You can even ask some companies for samples or even pharmacies carry some good skincare samples. Just google it, you'll find many.

5. Izdelke pusti v košarici in premisli

Dobra praksa je, da izdelke, katere želiš kupiti pustiš nekaj časa v svoji košarici in če te niso popolnoma prepričali v nakup, jih raje odloži na poličko. Naj te ne bo sram, če greš iz trgovine "praznih rok", saj je včasih fajn tudi samo oči "past".

Keep products in your basket and take some time to think
A good practice is also to keep the wanted products in your basket and walk around for a few minutes or get off of computer (if shopping online). Maybe some items would not interest you or will not be as tempting anymore. Don't be ashamed to walk away with nothing in your hands. Sometimes it's nice to just look around for fun.

Upam, da vam bodo nekateri nasveti prišli prav, pa vendar še vedno lahko uživate v nakupovanju malenkosti :) Hkrati pa sem tudi sama začela s pisanjem bloga, ker sem želela več deklet obveščati o lastnostih izdelkov, kateri bi nekaterim ustrezali, drugim pa ne. Skratka: premišljeno k nakupom !

Hi beauties !

It's been only about two months since last empties post but in the last few months I've been keen on using up many open products. Let me share what I liked or didn't like. Also thinking about doing separate Lush empties post.

Afrodita Cosmetics - Intensive conditioner Honey & Almond protein

I got this one in a giveaway and I didn't know Afrodita made conditioners for hair either. It's a huge bottle (500ml) and it took me a long time to get through. What I liked about it was the texture, because it was quite watery. I like that for my greasy hair. I don't know how it could be good for really dry hair, but I liked it. It smelled sweet, of course: like honey & almond.

Purchase: not soon

Mixa Micellar Water

This was a really nice make-up remover water. It is really gentle and it never stung my eyes. Also it removes makeup better than some micellar waters. The pump is a love/hate aspect because it distrubutes the product well, however it can spill everywhere. I've also mentioned this product here.

Repurchase: maybe

Yves Rocher - Grapefruit shower gel

When I see citrusy shower gels I'm all over them. I love refreshing scents that energize you a bit. I really liked the smell of this one, but the texture wasn't anything special. It still lathered up really well and I enjoyed it. Also the packaging is quite nice.

Repurchase: maybe

I love...Raspberry & Blackberry body butter

Loved the buttery texture of Mango & Papaya body butter but I for some reason I didn't like this one. Maybe because it was a bit old or I got used to other products. You really have to rub it into your skin, so it doesn't leave lotion marks behind. It really nourished my skin, however I don't like this scent in this lotion form: I prefered it as a shower gel.

Repurchase: no

Lush - Snow Fairy shower gel

Winter must have. Mentioned here. A lovely shower gel with amazing cotton candy/bubble gum smell. It's also a bit thicker and lathers up really well, so you don't need much product. Must have for cold months. And also a nice "pick me up" scent for those grey days.

Repurchase: already have

Balea Lime & Aloe Vera shower cream

I liked the refreshing smell of this shower cream and it was nice to use, however it wasn't that special. Nice packaging for traveling though.

Repurchase: no

Essence nail art nail polish remover

One of the best nail polish removers. It's supposed to also remove those stubborn glitters - can't say if it's so effective, but definitely good.

Repurchase: probably

Labello Med Protection lip balm

Labello lip balms are quite average, however some of them can be really good (such as Classic one which I love). This was not the case. This one was just not moisturizing enough. I had to put it on and on and it still didn't work, plus the smell was just mehh.

Repurchase: no

Lush - The Kiss lip scrub

This was last year's Valentine's day lip scrub. I still own one which I have to use up. I didn't really love the salty + sweet flavour. It was a weird combination for me. Also it was a first time that a Lush product or any lip scrubs have gone bad. A bit more than a month left of usage and it smells horrible. I love all the other lip scrubs I've used. 

Repurchase: no (other flavors)

Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream

This is a really good culticle cream. Eventhough I'm quite lazy with my culticles I quite enjoyed this one. Lush has a similar product called Lemony Flutter which is a bit softer and easier to use, however you have to use it up in a about a year. I've had this culticle cream for at least two years but that's because sometimes I forgot about it. I would definitely recommend it. Review here.

Repurchase: maybe

Afrodita Cosmetics Hand & Nail care - Shea Butter & Grapes

These hand creams were quite nice. Shea butter one has a vanillary scent to it so it smells really nice but also it's quite moisturizing. Grape one feels refreshing but a bit less moisturizing. I wish they'd sell these small samples anywhere.

Purchase: maybe

Duchesse Cosmetic Cotton Pads 

Always in my empties posts. Because I use up cotton pads so often I like buying cheap ones. These are not the best because they're quite thin, but they totally work and I would say they're nice ! Repurchase: yes (always)

Duchesse Cosmetic Cotton Pads (Sanddorn-Extract)

Ok, so these are a bit different. They seem to be thicker, that's why they're more expensive than the other ones. I really liked them and they do help remove my makeup nicely.

Repurchase: yes

Essence Make-up remover wipes (waterproof make-up)

I bought these for travel but actually they're horrible. They hardly removed non-waterproof make-up, so I had quite some difficulties.

Repurchase: no

Balea clear-up nose strips

I really like these :) I don't think any nose strips can remove blackheads completely, but these ones do a great job. Plus these are one of the cheaper ones.

Repurchase: always

Oriflame Miami Spirit soap bar

A really nice scented soap. However, I'm just so used to using Lush soaps that these ones based on palm oil feel bad on my skin. It was creamy and works well, though. I use these kind of soaps for my hands and mostly for cleaning my brushes.

Repurchase: no (am trying to stay away from palm oil in soaps)

Rexona Invisible diamond anti-perspirant

This one is always nice. It does the job and keep you "stinky-free" for a looong time ! Also it doesn't leave yellow marks. It's still a bit white though.

Repurchase: yes

Hi girls !
In January I've tried to test just a few new bits, but was mostly focused on using up old skincare and body products. Still I found some interesting products to talk about.

Živjo punce !
Da malce popestrim objave, sem tudi ta mesec uspela spisat kateri izdelki so me navdušili v januarju. Ker sem se ta mesec bolj osredotočila na porabo starejših izdelkov, jih nisem toliko preizkusila. Pa vendar si nekateri zaslužijo omembo, saj so me očarali.

Lush Cream Eyeshadow - Sophisticated 

So this is an interesting eye shadow. Though the price is steep, I instantly fell in love. I love taupe shades and this one is right up my alley. It's a creamy eye shadow which I dot on my eyelids and then just blend with fingers. Takes me two seconds. It spreads nicely, transforming into a powdery texture and I find myself not even using a blending brush. The only thing I was sceptic about is: longevity. Why ? Because creamy eyeshadows tend to really crease on my oily eyelids. But I was so wrong ! Sometimes I don't even need to use primer with this one. I'm thinking about doing a post on lush makeup items.

To senčilo za oči je definitivno zanimivo. Že po prvi uporabi sem se zaljubila vanj, saj obožujem takšne "sivkasto-rjave" odtenke in je ta popolnoma pisan na mojo kožo. Gre za kremasto senčilo, katerega sama nanesem po pikicah na veke ter ga kar s prsti zabrišem. Uporaba je res enostavna saj se tekstura spremeni v bolj pudrasto in običajno niti ne potrebujem čopiča za zabrisovanje. Ker imam mastne veke običajno spodaj nanesem podlago za senčila, ampak tudi ni tako ključnega pomena, saj kar dobro zdrži na vekah. Kar me moti je mogoče le cena (18,50€).

Prvo kot prvo, ima ta krema za roke vonj po alkoholni pijači Malibu (s tem se strinja tudi Tamara iz CherryColors). Vonj je res močan, ampak ni po značilnem kokosu, temveč ima malce alkoholni pridih kar je zanimivo. Najbolj mi je všeč unikatna tekstura saj je kremasta vendar podobna gelu. Precej hitro se vpije v roke, ampak dobro navlaži kožo. Embalaža ni moja najljubša, ampak ji oprostim, ker je res čudovita.

Lush Honey Trap Lip Balm

Another Lush product. Actually I've been using it for about two months and I think this is one of the best lip balms I've tried. It contains shea butter, almond oil, olive oil some other bits to make it smell really love, such as: honey, white chocolate and mint. When you apply it on the lips, it feels nourishing but when you wait a bit, the oils and butter melt and produce a nourishing layer. It definitely is one of the most moisturizing lip balms out there and it smells amazing ! The only thing I don't like is the actual packaging even though they've re-designed the packaging (old one on the picture).

Še en izdelek znamke Lush, ki si zasluži svojo omembo. Po dveh mesecih uporabe lahko rečem, da je to eden izmed najbolj hranljivih balzamov, ki sem jih preizkusila. Vsebuje karitejevo maslo, mandljevo olje ter olivno olje. Za vonj pa so mu dodali: med, belo čokolado ter meto. Po nanosu na ustnice počakaš par sekund in se olja ter masla začnejo kar topit na ustnicah, kar ustvari čudovit hranljiv sloj. Res je super vlažilen, pa še njami diši :3 Na fotografiji je malce starejša embalaža, saj so jo sedaj že malce spremenili, pa vendar mi ni najljubša, ker ne maram vtikat prstov v balzame. Trenutno tega kar z embalažo podrgnem na ustnice, kar je še funkcionalno.