It's been a while since I've done monthly haul. I posted many hauls from trips but in January I shopped a bit here and there. Why ? Well, there have been some amazing sales as well. And in February I also needed some essentials, so I put these two hauls together. If you'd like a review or opinion on any of these products, just let me know.

Once a year Lush has sales and I never miss them because you can get many goodies at 50% off. This year I shopped in Zagreb and then in Maribor, so I spend quite some money. I got two gift sets: Relax (contains: Twilight shower gel, French Kiss bubble bar, Ceridwen's Cauldron oil bath and Butterball bath bomb) and Joy to the world (contains: 100g of Santa's postbox soap & Dream Cream).

And then also something for bath: a Satsuma bath bomb wrapped in a scarf and a Star Dust bath bomb. From Christmas collection I also picked 250g of lovely Bubbly shower gel (review here) and small Snow Fairy conditioner. In Maribor I also got Each Peach massage bar, Eau Roma Water toner and Ocean Salt which is a must have. So I'm pretty happy with my purchase.

And here are some "essentials". I bought two Garnier deodorants and a Nivea Q10 Anti-age hand cream because my hands have been so dry. Because my skin was really dehydrated, no makeup looked good on me, that's why I went to MAC and picked up a travel sized Strobe Cream hydrating cream which surprised me because it doesn't give me a greasy look and as a primer it really does hydrate (mentioned here). Rituals is a brand which we can't buy in Slovenia and because I loved Happy Buddha foaming shower gel too much, I repurchased it from Douglas.

Last purchase was kind of impulse buy. Müller had 30% off gift sets and even though we don't have a TheBalm stand in Maribor, they had this set of mini Meet Matt(e) Hughes liquid lipsticks. Definitely worth it because I can never use up any lipsticks and that way I can try many shades. You can find a review here.


And lastly some essentials from February. First of, of course Duchesse cottonpads, for removing my makeup. I've also repurchased Batiste dry shampoo for blonde hair because it's not as white as the other ones and is great when in a hurry. DM had a promotion when you buy one Nivea skincare item, you get a micellar water for free. So I bought only a Q10 mask, funny right. Plus I got a mini Nivea Q10 hand cream, just to keep in my bag. And the last purchase might be "bloggers made me buy it". Because all the girls have been purchasing these L'Oreal Pure Clay masks, at the end I gave in and got it 50% off at DM. So far, I like it.

Živjo punce !

Zadnje leto se je na področju ličil zgodil pravi boom, saj ni znamke, ki ne bi imela svojo različico tekočih šmink. Tako se je težko odločiti kaj najprej preizkusiti in katera šminka bo boljša od druge v pigmentaciji, obstojnosti ter prijetnosti na ustnicah. Sama sicer temu trendu nisem tako podlegla, vendar me je nato prepričal komplet tekočih šmink The Balm, saj so mini in sem tako lahko preizkusila več različnih odtenkov, ki jih potrebujem ob različnih makeup izgledih. Hkrati pa sem ena izmed tistih, ki res stežka porabi kakšno šminko.

Hi girls.
I feel like in 2016, there was a boom in liquid lipsticks department since nowadays every brand has their own version of it. Though I haven't fallen in pattern of trying each and every one, however I got quite interested in this set of 6 Mini Long-Lasting Liquid Lipsticks by The Balm, since it's fun to try many shades for different occasions. Every brand has their own pigmentation, longevity and texture standards of lipstick so let's see what this one is about...

Vonj je sladkast s pridihom mentola, ki pa ne draži ustnic oz. ne peče (kar se dogaja pri glosih za povečanje volumna ustnic). Tekstura je ravno pravšnja, ne preveč tekoča in ravno prav gosta. Aplikator pa je klasična gobica. Pred nanosom odvečno šminko odstranim ob robu embalaže ter nanesem tanjši, a prekriven sloj. Sicer je sama šminka lepo prekrivna ampak ob preveč tankem sloju se lahko vidi, da nanos ni enakomeren. Po potrebi nanos še popravim, ob čemer se šminka enako lepo posuši. Sušenje je res hitro in končen učinek je popolnoma mat. 

Embalaža seveda ni posebna, saj gre za "mini" šminke. Kljub temu so zelo uporabne in mi je všeč, da jih vzamem s seboj brez problema ter imam na voljo več odtenkov.

Pred nanosom priporočam, da ustnice navlažiš z balzamom, počakaš nekaj časa, da se ta vpije ali na hitro popivnaš ustnice pred nanosom šminke. Pri čemer bodo ustnice navlažene in ni takoj prisotnega občutka suhosti, ki se pojavi pri matirajočih šminkah. Prav tako pa se šminka lažje odstrani. Kadar sem imela ustnice popolnoma suhe ter sem nanesla šminko, sem jo s težavo odstranila, kljub odstranjevalcem ličil. Na splošno pa šminka ni tako zelo izsušujoča.

Obstojnost je odlična. Seveda, če jem mastno hrano, začne šminka na notranji strani ustnic bledeti. Pri nekaterih odtenkih imam problem, da se mi na notranji strani ustnic nabere šminka in se vidi tak čuden rob. Ampak to se mi dogaja z veliko šminkami.

Živjo punce.
To zelo mrzlo zimo sem se soočila z ekstremno dehidrirano kožo kar se pozna tudi ob prehodu na toplejše vreme saj se koži kar zmeša. In ni hujšega, ko se koža po obrazu in tudi telesu začne lupit, ter se poznajo vse linije. Predvsem na obrazu pa se ličila zato težje nanašajo in niti osnovna podlaga ne izgleda lepo. Zato sem raziskala svojo zbirko kozmetike ter nakupila tudi nekaj izdelkov, ki so se izkazali za odlične.

Hi girls !
This winter was extremely cold which resulted in my skin being super dehydrated. I struggled with flakiness which didn't look nice. I couldn't put on foundation without it looking weird and clinging to the patches and the skin on my body started itching because it was so dry. That's why I tried to discover the best products in my drawers and bought some as well to include in my daily routine. Luckily I found a few that work really well and would definitely recommend them to you.

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Lush Oatifix

Kot veste že dalj časa uporabljam Lusheve maske ter sem jih preizkusila kar nekaj. Takoj ko so se začeli kazati znaki dehidriranosti na mojem obrazu in nobena krema ter serum nista pomagala, sem pomislila na vlažilne maske. Odpravila sem se v trgovino in 5 posodic zamenjala za masko, česar sem bila zelo vesela. Že ko sem jo prvič uporabila sem opazila razliko. Diši zelo lepo po keksih, saj vsebuje hranilne banane, mleti oves ter mandljevo olje, ki pa dobro navlaži kožo. Maska se na obrazu ne posuši in je svetle barve, kot bi jo izdelala doma. Odstranjevanje pa mogoče ni najbolj prijetno, saj moreš vzet brisačko in jo dobesedno obrisat dol. Nato pusti mehko kožo, brez mastnega občutka, ter povrne ogromno dehidracije. Če mi je zategovalo kožo, se je ta po maski zelo sprostila. Priporočam pa uporabo 1-2x na teden.

Lush face masks are one of my favorite ones. They're made of fresh ingredients and usually work really well. When my skin was really dehydrated and no cream helped, immediately I thought of this face mask. I exchanged it in for 5 empty containers and left the store all happy. First of all, it smells delicious, like some fresh cookies because it contains hydrating bananas, calming oatmeal and almond oil which is really hydrating. It is so thick and doesn't dry up on the skin. Though it's a bit messy to remove, so I just grab a wet towel and simply wipe it off. Afterwards my skin is really hydrated and smooth but without a greasy feeling.

MAC Strobe Cream

Tole pa je izdelek, za katerega nisem pričakovala, da ga bom kupila saj imam običajno precej mastno kožo in sem vedno bila prepričana, da takšni "osvetljevalni" izdelki še bolj poudarijo olja na koži. Pa vendar se je moja koža popolnoma spremenila to zimo. Prepričalo me je to, da se je ob preizkusu na dlani, krema takoj vpila, za seboj pa pustila le majhen zdrav sijaj. Po tem, ko se moja dnevna krema vpije v kožo, takoj nanesem majhno količino Strobe Cream ter jo dobro razmažem. Po nanosu pudra se ne svetim, moja koža pa izgleda zdravo. Hkrati pa, če zelo navlažiš mastno kožo, le ta ne bo imela razloga, da bi še pretirano izločala olja.

Having an oilier type of skin I never thought I'd purchase this famous product for strobing. However, when I tried it in the store on the back of my hand, it sinked in so quickly and didn't leave that much shine. That's why I bought it, to retain some moisture in the skin, before putting on foundation. Plus if you put more hydrating products on the oily skin, it counteracts and keeps oils away. This cream is perfect as a primer and helps reduce any flakiness and skin looks more perfected.

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Le Couvent Des Minimes Ljubeča nega (24,40€ /50 ml)

Moja koža na telesu pa je včasih tako suha, da postane kar luskasta, pri čemer lahko včasih na hlačah opazim majhne pikice. Sliši se malce ogabno, ampak tako je, ko je koža zelo izsušena in potrebuje ekstra nego. Pri čemer morem poskrbeti najprej za piling, da odstranim odmrle celice ter šele nato negujem kožo. Tako mi pomaga ta "francoski" piling, ki na pogled izgleda kot običajen losjon za telo. Galensko mazilo pomaga nahraniti, obnoviti in zaščititi kožo, izvleček iz sleza zaščiti kožo pred izsuševanjem in naraven silicijev dioksid nežno odstrani odmrlo kožo. Šele, ko ga vtreš v kožo s krožnimi gibi, začutiš majhne delce, ki opravijo piling. Mojo kožo lepo zdrgne, nato pa za seboj pusti mehak občutek, kot da bi bila koža navlažena. Zanimivo je, da je piling zelo nežen pa vendar dobro odpravi odmrle celice. V primerjavi z nekaterimi pilingi, ta niti malo ne izsuši kože. In še diši zelo prijetno.

As said, my skin on the body tends to get much drier which results in flakiness (gross, I know) and it can be seen then I change my black clothes. That's why hydration is not the only key. The dead layer of skin must be firstly removed but gently without irritation. That's where this scrub comes in handy. First of all it looks like a balm or a lotion, however when you start rubbing it into the skin, you can feel many beads which scrub nicely but without harshness. It removes the dead skin, however leaves a nice smoothing feeling behind. It's like a scrub and balm - two in one. The texture is unique and I love it. Plus it smells very gentle and comforting.


Lush Strawberry Feels Forever
Vem, da običajno omenjam Lusheve losjone za telo, vendar so masažne ploščice prav tako čudovite. Vsebujejo masla in olja, ter so brez konzervansov in embalaže saj pazijo na okolje. Jagodna ploščica vsebuje polno kakavovega ter karitejevega masla in kokosovega olja, ki ob nanosu na telo dajejo občutek vlaženja s tekočimi olji saj koža kar sije. Vonj hibiskusa ter svežih jagod pa že spominja na pomlad.

I bet you must be tired of me talking about my favorite Lush body lotions, that's why I decided to mention a massage bar this time. They're lovely, preservative-free bars which are mostly made up of rich butters and oils. And with no packaging, they're environment friendly. A lovely strawberry shaped massage bar is full of cocoa and shea butter, plus some coconut oil. When warmed up and applied on the skin it gives a feeling of a massage oil because the butters melt, hydrate the skin and give it a healthy glow. Plus this one smells like strawberries and hibiscus, perfect also for spring time.

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Nivea Q10

Preizkusila sem kar nekaj krem za roke, vendar sem se pred kratkim spet vrnila k tej. Pred tem sem imela manjšo "tester" verzijo in mi je dobro ostala v spominu. Sicer naj bi preprečevala staranje kože na rokah, ampak to ni moj namen. Krema je zelo hranilna in se lepo vpije v kožo ter za seboj ne pušča mastnega sloja, kar je odlično. Lahko jo uporabljam tudi, ko sem na poti, in še zelo lepo nežno diši. Q10 pa definitivno daje lep izgled rokam. Skratka sama imam včasih tako suhe roke, da se mi pojavljajo razpoke in "lišaji" in mi ta krema še najbolj pomaga. Seveda razlika ne bo opazna po prvi uporabi in tudi ko jo prenehaš uporabljat so lahko roke spet izpostavljene mrazu ali vodi ter se suhost povrne. Jo definitivno priporočam in morda preizkusim še druge Niveine kreme za roke.

I've tried so many hand creams, from the cheapest to a bit more expensive ones. However, this winter I returned to this one. I've had it in a mini version and I never forgotten it. It's has anti ageing benefits, however I like it because it's so hydrating. Texture is thick, however it sinks in quickly without leaving a greasy feeling. The smells is really nice and pleasant. Because of Q10 it also beautifies hands. I've had major cracks and dry patches and it was the best for me. It doesn't do magic when applied only once, however it did wonders for me. Plus it's a great one to keep in the purse.

Jessica Phenomen Oil

Poleg kreme za roke, pa za obnohtno kožo uporabljam tole olje. Za nanos je potrebna ekstremno majhna količina, nato olje vmasiraš ter se kar hitro vpije. Res je čudovito.

And for culticles I use this little oil. You need only a small amount and when massaged in, it sinks in quickly. It's not too greasy and does wonders.

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Nuxe Rêve de Miel Lip Balm

Ta balzam za ustnice je edinstven ter res najbolj navlaži ustnice. Meni deluje kot nekakšna maska za ustnice, saj ima zelo gosto teksturo ter ga je najbolje nanesti pred spanjem. Tako se čez noč skoraj ves spije, ostanek pa obrišem dol pri čemer včasih tako zmehča moje ustnice, da z robčkom odstranim tudi nekaj odmrlih celic.

This hyped-up lip balm is an actual gem and performs wonders. To me, it's like a lip mask because it's so thick. That's why I apply a generous layer before going the bed. And when I wake up, I remove the remains which sometimes include some dead skin and I'm left with perfectly soft and hydrated lips. A definite winner !

Živjo punce !

Pomlad se približuje in kar kliče po svežini. Tako sem se tokrat spoznala z Rimmel izdelki ter njihovim novim tekočim pudrom: Fresher Skin. Izdelkov prej še nisem poznala. Z njimi pa sem ustvarila svež, naraven videz. Pozimi nosimo precej težak makeup ter veliko temnejših šmink ter senčil, zato mi prav paše minimalističen videz, ki koži podari svež, sijoč videz - popoln za vsak dan.

Hi girls !

Spring is approaching soon and I'm all in that "fresh look" mood right now. I got the opportunity to play with Rimmel products and try a new Fresher Skin foundation, before it hit the stores here. I've never tried any of these products, so of course I'm excited. I created a natural, fresh look to run away from heavy makeup we are used to in winter time. This minimal look can look pretty and glowy - perfect for every day.

Fresher Skin foundation - 100 Ivory

Tekoča podlaga ima lahko teksturo katera je zanimiva saj je nekaj vmes med tekočo ter mousse podlago. Lepo se zlije s kožo ter ne pušča mastnega sijaja. Formula vsebuje naravne minerale, ki pomagajo absorbirati višek maščobe. Sestavine aloja, kamilica in izvleček alg pa pomagajo zgladiti kožo. Tekoča podlaga vsebuje SPF 15 in te hkrati ščiti tudi proti škodljivimi učinki sonca.

Gre za naraven in svež videz. Prekrivnost je majhna do srednja (na mozoljčke in ostale nepravilnosti je potrebno nanesti korektor) z lahkotnim občutkom. Na koži se ne občuti težko, na koncu dneva pa moja koža ne zgleda pretirano mastna kakor ob drugih vlažilnih pudrih.

Odtenek 100 Ivory je malce temnejši od moje polti in na začetku izgleda malce čudno, vendar se kasneje lepo zlije s kožo.

Priporočena MPC: 7,99€

This foundation has light, breathable texture, for an even, natural-looking fresh finish. The texture is something between liquid and mousse foundation. It is smoothing and blends easily. Also it has SPF15. Formula with mineral powders help absorb excess oil preventing shine, while the formula with Aloe, Chamomile & Sea Algae extracts help reduce the appearance of redness and evens out natural skin tone.

Coverage is light, however a bit buildable, so you need some concealer on problem areas. On the skin you can barely feel it and it is shine-free. Which means that at the end of the day my face won't look super shiny as with normal hydrating foundations. 

Shade Ivory is a bit too dark for me, however when it blends and sets after a few minutes, it looks nice.

Sculpting & Highlighting Kit By Kate Moss - Golden Sands

Magnif'eyes Eye Contouring Palette - 02 London Calling

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This palette has a nice variety of light and darker shades, perfect for a smokey look. The lightest shades are not as pigmented as I want them to be, however darker ones are perfect. I was pleasantly surprised by the shade nr.4, because it is a perfect crease colour. It is a greyish brown, which is what I look for in that type of shade.

1 - this shade I applied on the inner corners of the eyes, to add some brightness and eliminate a tired look

2 - this shade is quite light, so I added it all over the lid

3 - another light shade, which is a a bit darker and more pigmented, so I added it on the outer crease, towards the centre.

4 - this cool toned shade I added in the crease for a nice definition and blended everything

Scandaleyes Reloaded Mascara

Volumenska maskara je pri meni pika na i, pri izgledu na očeh. Scandaleyes lepo odpre oči, trepalnicam pa podari gostost, ki si jo želim. Za svež videz sem uporabila tanek sloj, saj ne pri takšnem videzu ne potrebujem dramatičnosti. Sicer pa je maskara res dobra, lepo podaljša trepalnice in je zelo volumenska. Krtačka pa je ogromna ter tako maskara pokrije prav vsako trepalnico.

Priporočena MPC cena: 7,99€

Mascara is must have for me as it totally changes the shape of my eyes. Scandaleyes mascara is very volumizing and lengthening. The brush is quite huge, so it covers all the lashes. For a fresher, more natural look I used a thin coat, just to open the eyes and give lashes a bit of volume.

The Only 1 Lipstick - Naughty Nude

In za na konec sem ustnicam dodala malce barve s to kremasto šminko v naravnem nude-roza odtenku. Je zelo vlažilna in daje sijoč, sočen videz. Sicer pa ni tako obstojna kot mat šminke, kar je logično.

And to finish off my look, I added a moisturising lipstick in the shade Naughty Nude. It's a pinky but natural color. It adds a bit of brightness and shine. Because it's quite shiny, it's not as long lasting.

Bliža se Valentinovo  in kot vsako leto tudi Lush pripravi odlične izdelke za razvajanje okoli dneva zaljubljencev.  "Valentinovo, 14. februarja je tradicionalni dan, ko si v nekaterih kulturah zaljubljenci izkazujejo ljubezen. Praznik svetega Valentina se je sprva praznoval kot rimskokatoliški dan posta v čast svetemu Valentinu. Današnji pomen je dobil šele po visokem srednjem veku, ko se je razvila zamisel o romantični ljubezni."

Sama si sicer želim, da je Valentinovo vedno manj komercialen dan, vendar razvajanje nikoli ne škodi. Četudi nimaš partnerja, se lahko sama razvajaš na takšen in drugačen način ter poskrbiš za svojo kožo ter duha. Tokrat sem izbrala izdelke, katerih še nisem preizkusila, saj je vsako leto na voljo nekaj starega in nekaj novega. In če morda iščeš darilo zase, za partnerja ali samo za prijateljico, za pocrkljat, je ta objava pravšnja zate. V njej pa boste našle cvetlične vonje, ki so zelo prijetni in nič kaj preveč močni. Valentinova kolekcija je samokonzervirajoča (brez dodanih parabenov oz. konzervansov) ter popolnoma veganska :) Sliši se mamljivo kajne? Edina slabost je, da so izdelki res omejeni in samo določen čas v trgovinah.

Hi girls !
Valentine's day is approaching and of course Lush celebrates it with a special collection.

"Valentine’s Day is a time when people show feelings of love, affection and friendship. It is celebrated in many ways worldwide and falls on February 14 each year."

I don't like Valentine's day being too commercial, however I do like some nice pampering. Even without a partner you can relax and pamper your skin and mind. This time around I've tested some totally new products, because I've tried many other last year. Also these make a great gift for your partner, a friend or just to spoil yourself. They're mostly floral scented and even though I'm not a fan of floral scents, Lush knows how to make a perfect scent which is not artificial or overpowering. You'll see that I'm obsessed with these. Plus there are not parabens added and everything is totally vegan. Sounds delicious, right ?

Two Hearts Beating As One Bath Melt

V mrzlih dneh se zelo rada kopam in običajno bano napolnim z mehurčki, zraven pa dodam kaj vlažilnega, saj lahko vroča voda zelo izsuši mojo že tako suho kožo. V takšnih primerih pridejo oljne kopeli zelo prav. Ta Valentinova različica je sestavljena iz dveh luštnih barvnih srčkov, zato jo lahko uporabiš za dvakrat. Polna je kakavovega masla, mandljevega olja, olja mareličnih koščic ter arganovega olja, ki skupaj zmehčajo ter lepo navlažijo kožo. Vodo pa obarvajo v nežno roza. Vonj je prijeten, ženstven preplet gardenije, vrtnic ter jasmina. Ko sem konec s kopanjem pa se ne obrišem takoj, vendar pustim da se masla oz. olja lepo vpijejo v kožo in se koža sama počasi posuši. Tole je pravo razvajanje za kožo.

Taking baths in winter can for sure be very pleasing, however the weather and hot water can dry up my skin, that's why I make sure to add in something moisturizing. That's when these bath melts/oils come in handy. This beautiful mix of two hearts is gorgeous, with bright colors that make your bath lightly pink. Besides that, it contains lots of softening organic cocoa butter, almond oil, apricot kernel oil and repairing argan oil which leaves my skin very smooth and moisturizing. The scent is quite feminine and floral with a mix of bergamot, geranium, jasmine, rose and ylang ylang. I add some bubbles and make a nice soothing coctail in my bath. Because I lay in the bath tub for at least 15 minutes, the butters really moisturize my skin and afterwards I don't just hop out of bath and dry off, but I let the butter sink in. It's just a wonderful treat for the skin.

Love You,Love You Lots soap

Cena: 5,95€/ 100g (na voljo v trgovinah Maribor, Koper ter Ljubljana ali na spletu)

It foams up nicely, but not too much and it's not drying. You can shower with it, but I mostly use it to wash my hands many times per day. The scent is so uplifting and it beautifully distributes over the bathroom. Later I found myself sniffing my hands, because the smell it's so pretty.

Love Spell Massage Bar

Hi girls !
I've been always struggling to find a perfect shade of foundation, especially in the winter time. My skin is pale as a Snow White, which doesn't bother me, however when I can't find a right foundation I get quite frustrated. Plus, our drugstores don't carry the lightest shades, eventhough a lot of population is very white - no logic there right. So the palest and more appropriate foundation for me is Revlon Colorstay, which sometimes isn't the perfect match. That's why firstly I tried Alverde mixing cream which worked but not perfectly. And then I finally got an opportunity to purchase these lightening drops by The Body Shop. Unfortunately you cannot get them in our country, however a visit to neighbour country Austria totally pays off.

Sama embalaža pa je malce nadležna saj je tako kot pri Catrice HD tekočem pudru, sam "vrat" zelo ozek in ko vrneš kapalko nazaj, se lahko tekočina razlije okoli.

V primerjavi z Alverde podlago za osvetlitev, je to definitivno boljša različica saj tekoči puder osvetli za vsaj 1 odtenek ter ne spremeni same teksture. Alverde podlaga pa je meni osebno malce pregosta.

Skratka The Body Shop kapljice so odličen izdelek za nas sneguljčice - dekleta s porcelanasto poltjo ali pa če imate doma več temnejših pudrov, ki vam morda poleti ustrezajo, pozimi pa bi jih želele posvetliti. Lahko pa kupite tudi odtenek za temnitev ter tako spremenite svoj ton podlage, ki je primeren večino leta, v popolnega za poletno zagorelo polt.

Za 15 ml sem odštela 16€, kar ni malo, vendar se mi zdi totalno vredno, da v obraz ne izgledam oranžna kot buča.

This innovation is great for pale girls if you cannot find the right shade of foundation or if it's too orange for you. With a concentration of white and pink pigments it helps neutralise yellowness while lightening. However, with my yellow foundation I don't notice it changing into being more pink, which is important to me as I want it to be yellow toned to match my body skin tone.