Hi girls !

This year flew by so fast and I've tested so many products, I can't believe it. Also I discovered many great items which I'd totally recommend to you. For my favorites post I left out some product categories just because I talked about them a lot in the past and they don't need another mention or I simply didn't find anything that wowed me (such as eye shadows, since I didn't use them that much this year). But here are some shiny, amazing goodies. See what I loved last year: here. Also I recommend you reading my post about my favorite mascaras: here.

L'oreal Infallible Mattifying primer

For many years I've neglected primers and such because my skin is too oily. However when I found this one, I used it every single day. It's a silicone based one and feels very smooth on the skin. It prepares my skin for makeup and leaves it velvety matt. Definitely recommend it for mixed/oily skin to make your makeup last longer. Also mentioned here.

Lancôme Effacernes Longue Tenue Concealer

I think I discover many great products when I shop. And that's when I bought this concealer since it gave so much pigmentation on my hand. It's the same on the skin as it covers everything beautifully, without heavy feeling. Also great for under the eyes. I talked about it in the post: here.

Živjo punce !

Ob mrzlem vremenu se še pogosteje srečam s suhimi, razpokanimi ustnicami. Takrat vedno posežem po pilingu za ustnice, da odstranim nadležne "luskice" in se razkrijejo mehke, popolne ustnice.

Seveda se take zadeve dajo izdelati doma, vendar so Lushevi pilingi vedno posebnih okusov ter imam vedno na zalogi eno embalažo katero porabim komaj v letu dni. Ta v današnji objavi pa iz limitirane, božične izdaje in zna prekositi celo Santa's piling za ustnice, kateri je bil že dalj časa moj najljubši.
Piling za ustnice je lahko luštna ideja za darilce, saj ni le kozmetičen izdelek, temveč tudi služi kot "sladica".

Hi girls !
Festive season is coming to it's high peak. And before all the shopping will be over, I have another Christmas product to talk about. This lip scrub is perfect for winter time since lips get very dry or cracked. You can save them with this little yummy product. Of course lip scrubs can be made at home, however Lush does some special flavors, plus the whole pot lasts me for a year. The latest flavor is right at the top with Santa's lip scrub. Also it can be a cute cosmetics gift since it also serves as a desert.

Cena: 8,95€/ 25g (na voljo v trgovinah Maribor, Koper ter Ljubljana ali na spletu)

Kako sama pripravim ustnice:

- najprej s prsti po ustnicah podrgnem piling

- vzamem vatirno gobico, jo namočim z vročo vodo ter z njo podrgnem po ustnicah, da dobro odstranim vso odmrlo kožo

- ustnice sperem, jih malce obliznem, saj je piling zelo okusen

- nato pa jih navlažim z dobrim balzamom (moja izbira ponoči: Nuxe Reve De Miel)

Pred nanosom šminke, počakam vsaj 5 minut oz. si vmes naličim ves obraz, ter nato sledi nanos šminke.

The scent/line Comforter is not a newbie, but and oldie. It's scented with black currant and oranges. That's the inspiration behind this lip scrub as it's fruity, containing sweet wild orange oil and some other flavouring which reminisces of berries. A yummy berry flavor has also a sweet side to it which makes it extra yummy. It reminds me of some kind of candies.  Being eatable definitely has it's priorities. 

Besides that, caster sugar removes all the dead skin, while jojoba oil nourishes the lips and leaves them soft and rejuvenated.

My lip routine for soft, kissable lips:

- firstly I scrub my lips with lip scrub by using my fingers

- then I take a cotton pad which I soak a bit in hot water and then rub it all over the lips to remove all the dead skin

- I wash off my lips and lick them for a nice sweet taste

- next up, I apply thick nourishing lip balm

Živjo punce

in predvsem tiste, ki se kakor jaz soočate z mešano do mastno kožo. Sama velikokrat iščem najboljšo kremo, ki bo malce navlažila mojo kožo, brez mastenja ter preprečila, da je obraz hitro prekrit z olji.

Tako sem tokrat testirala "fluid" znamke Caudalie. Gre za francosko naravno linijo za nego obraza in telesa. Pred tem sem preizkusila njihov famozen Beauty Elixir - kateri je bolj za razvajanje ter micelarno vodico.

Patenti in aktivne sestavine kozmetike Caudalie temeljijo na zdravilnih izvlečkih vinske trte. Kozmetični izdelki niso testirani na živalih. Izdelki prav tako ne vsebujejo parabenov, fenoksietanola, ftalatov, mineralnih olj, natrij lauret sulfata, sestavin živalskega izvora. Seveda čeprav gre za naravno kozmetiko, ne moremo pričakovati, da bo večina sestavin prav naravnih.

Hi girls,
and especially the ones who have mixed or oily skin, like me. I've been always on the search for the best cream which would hydrate but not grease up my face and mainly work against annoying face oils. The brand is not new to me, but I was happy to test their mattifying fluid.
Caudalie is a French skincare company, its trademark is grape-oriented skincare products. Products are not tested on animals. Their products are free from Parabens, Phenoxyethanol, Mineral oils, Genetically modified organisms, Paraffin, Synthetic artificial colourings, Sodium laureth sulphate, Phthalates, Animal-derived raw materials.The vine and grape extracts used for our patents come from the vineyards of Bordeaux, Champagne and Burgundy. 

Caudalie Vinosource Matifying Fluid vsebuje organsko grozdno vodico, ki zadrži vodo v celicah in zmanjša občutljivost kože, Vinolevure®, skvalan oliv, laneni puder, izvleček ortosifona in Enantia chloranta, ki vpija višek sebuma in regulira njegovo izločanje.

Uporaba: nanesti zjutraj in zvečer na obraz in vrat. 92% naravnih sestavin. Izboljšana tekstura kože: 75% (testirano na 18 prostovoljcev v roku 28 dni). 0% parabenov, ftalatov, fenoksietanola, mineralnih olj.

"This deeply hydrating yet weightless fluid features an instant mattifying effect and long-lasting oil-control action. Powered by Caudalie's organic grape water, this fluid reactivates skin’s hydration mechanisms and replenishes its water reserves, leaving the skin moisturized to perfection. It’s formulated with Vinolevure® to strengthen skin over time to become less sensitive and more resilient, along with flax seed powder for an immediate and long term mattifying action. The skin’s balance is restored for a refined, velvety complexion."

Fluid odlikuje lahkotna tekstura z nežnim vonjem po grozdju. Tudi mastna koža potrebuje vlaženje, ne samo matiranje, saj v tem primeru avtomatsko proizvaja še več olj. Tako ta fluid (dobeseden prevod fluid=tekočina - gre za bolj tekočo kremo) poskrbi za vlaženje brez mastnega občutka ter pusti matirajoč učinek. Pri čemer moje kože ne zateguje. Ob nanosu količine za zrno graha se hitro vpije v mojo kožo ter je občutek zelo prijeten. Po nanosu ne rabim dolgo čakat, vendar vseeno pustim vsaj minuto, da deluje na koži preden nanesem ličila na obraz. Koža je mehka in krema je dobra osnova za ličila, saj se enostavno nanašajo.  Ker pa je tekstura lahka, imam občutek, da ne maši por (meni jih ne). Moja koža je matirana nekje 3 ure, vendar slej ko prej olja prodrejo na površje, kar je popolnoma normalno.
Fluid naj bi nanesla zjutraj in zvečer, vendar ga vedno uporabljam samo zjutraj oz. pred nanosom tekoče podlage. Zvečer raje uporabim nekaj kar je namenjeno samo vlaženju kože in ne matiranju. Ker ga nanesem samo zjutraj, mi bo ostal za zelo dolgo časa.

Priporočam Vam, da preizkusite to kremo, saj učinkuje: kože ne izsuši, temveč lepo obvlada olja. Sama pa sem preizkusila že veliko matirajočih krem in vedno so na meni delovale samo kvalitetnejše kreme.

Cena: okoli 28€ / 40 ml (Caudalie izdelke najdete v drogerijah Müller, nekaterih lekarnah ter v spletni trgovini Vivaderm)

Even oily skin needs hydration. So it's a common mistake that for oily skin we only seek for matifying products. And in that case the skin can produce even more oils. So, hydration is a must. That's why this cream is an actual light-weight fluid which gives you enough hydration while keeping the skin matt. I apply it every morning before doing my makeup. Using just a pea size of product, I apply it all over my skin. It instantly absorbs without leaving any greasy residue and then I wait a few minutes to let it do its job. It leaves the skin very soft, doesn't give me a tightening feeling and it's a great base for makeup. Plus it smells lightly of grapes, which is pleasant. I feel like it doesn't clog up the pores (at least not on me). My skin stays quite matt for about 3 hours, however then the oils come to the surface, which is totally normal.
It's advised to be used in the morning and evening, however I opt for more hydrating - not matt products before going to bed. And because I use a small amount, the amount will last me a longer time.

I do really recommend you trying out this fluid because it gives great hydration and matt effect in one.

Price: around 25-28€ / 40 ml

Hi girls !

It's been a year since makeup empties (first empties post → here). As you know, makeup is so hard to use up. And I am on a mission to use up as many products, however testing a lot of new ones makes the process slow down. Plus, I really like makeup shopping because I can choose every shade and texture, while I get sent a lot of skincare to try and tend not to purchase that as much. Life of a blogger can sometimes be confusing, yep. Still these posts are motivating for me and you.

There are some items missing on the picture because I broke Revlon Colorstay (was almost empty and I threw it away) & MAC Prolongwear concealer (have depoted the rest and used it up).

Repurchase: maybe

Essence gel eyeliner 01 midnight in Paris
I wish Essence still made gel eyeliners because this one was great. Very longlasting, didn't smudge at all and was very black. Though it dried in 2 years of course.
Repurchase: yes (if it wasn't discontinued)

Essence liquid ink matt eyeliner
Well this was the worst liquid eyeliner ever. I did like the matt, very black finish, however it just crumbled everywhere. I really tried to use it up but it was a no no. Plus it dried out quickly.
Repurchase: never
Repurchase: no

Maybelline Affinimat - 03 light sand beige
Catrice Eyebrow Filler - 02

Oriflame Perfecting Face Primer 

This primer was just whatever. Very liquid and didn't seem to sink into my skin that well. Plus I didn't think it did anything great for my skin or pro long the wear of makeup.

S-he eyeshadow - 645/01
I tried very hard to use up even one eyeshadow. Successfully I managed to use up the lighter shades in this trio, however the darker one was hard to use up. Plus it's old, so to the bin it goes.

Oriflame Midnight Colour lipstick - Midnight red
I used to order a lot from Oriflame, however I feel like you can get the same things in our drugstores nowadays. Though this was the perfect cool toned red lipsticks. I was really into reds back in the days. It's well expired.

Essence hugs&kisses lip scrub
Another worst product ever. A lip scrub from LE. It had very small particles and was super sticky. I mostly liked the fruity scent but sadly it's a no no product.

Živjo punce !

Oktobra sem prejela ogromno vrečko L'Oreal novosti za #selfieready izgled. Končno mi je uspelo fotografirati moj makeup videz z izdelki ter danes z vami delim tudi mnenje o izdelkih, ki sem jih uporabila. Prejela sem različne odtenke ter izbrala le tiste, ki so primerni za mojo polt. Torej pri tem videzu gre za ustvarjanje tridimenzionalnosti na obrazu, da sence lepo padejo, svetloba pa poudari višje točke obraza.

Maybe not a perfect shade for my brows but it kinds works. The applicator is absolutely weird and takes some time getting used to. Formula is great but the brush is not perfect for me. But the pigmentation is great and is quite long lasting.

Infallible Sculpt contouring palette (highlight-contour) - 01 Light/Medium (konturing paleta)

Ta kremna paletka za konturiranje je zelo fajna. Je v bistvu prva v kremni obliki, ki sem jo preizkusila. Rjav odtenek je primeren za mojo svetlo polt in se tudi lepo zabriše. Svetel odtenek pa je matt in je bolj namenjen manjšemu osvetljevanju predelov obraza, sama pa ga uporabim za zabrisovane konture. Pri čemer uporabim majhno gobico ali Zoeva čopič za konturiranje. Priložena pa so tudi navodila za konturiranje in osvetljevanje različnih oblik obraza. Obraz sem naravno senčila samo pod lici ter na nosu (za ožanje).

This creamy contour duo is really nice. It blends very well and I like the brown tone of contouring shade. The higlight shade is matt but is great for blending contour or lighting up parts of the face. I use a mini sponge or Zoeva Luxe Paint (contour) brush to blend out. Plus you get a little leaflet on how to contour/highlight for different face shapes.

Blush Sculpt (trio contouring blush) - 102 nude beige (rdečilo za lička)

Uporabila sem še (other):

Infallible 24H-Matte foundation

False Lash Wings Intenza mascara