Beauty of a Lemon: July 2017

Empties #23

Hi girls.

I've had a great summer so far, which results in me not posting as much. However, I do hope you enjoy a post from me here and there. Time flies by so fast and here are my empty cosmetics again. Feels like I used up quite a lot.

Vichy Normaderm Deep Cleansing Purifying gel
I loved this cleansing gel, especially for double cleansing. Firstly I would remove makeup with micellar water and then grab a face brush and use this gel. It foams up greatly and cleanses deeply. Afterwards I would have a squeaky clean skin. Though I would not recommend it using in colder months or if your skin is dry because it could be drying. It did work fine for me, so I was happy. Plus, the pump is so handy.
Repurchase: maybe

Uriage Cleansing Make-up remover foam
I wrote about this cleanser here. It was nicely creamy and thick, plus it makes your skin feel nice and not dried out. I used it at night and in the morning and really loved it. Though I didn't initially use it for removing my makeup.
Repurchase: maybe

Garnier Biphase Micellar Clenasing Water in Oil
This micellar water is infused with oils, so it's very easy to remove makeup. It does the job amazingly, plus it smells very fresh. And in comparison to any oil makeup remover it is much better since it's not that greasy. Though it may not be for those who dislike cleansing oils or such since it can leave behind a bit of a greasy feeling. However I always double cleanse my face so it's perfect for me.
Repurchase: yes

Himalaya Herbals Gentle Refreshing Foaming Face Wash
This face wash is supposed to remove excess oil and is infused with lemon and honey. It was nicely cleansing but without drying out the skin because the texture was very creamy. Though I didn't like the scent: it was just overpowering and too much for a product like that.
Repurchase: probably not

Uriage Eau Thermale
Thermal waters in spray are very useful in summer months. So this mini was great even on the go. I spray it directly onto the face or cotton pad. It soothes the skin and feels refreshing. I also love using it after a face mask or a scrub to sooth my skin and re-hydrate.
Repurchase: maybe

Garnier Mineral Invisible anti-transpirant

I switched from Rexona to Garnier because I got too used to Rexona. I always liked these Garnier sprays. They do work nicely and keep me mostly stinky free in the heat, but sometimes they're just not enough. I will still use them but not in heat waves.

Repurchase: maybe

Garnier Mineral InvisiDry antiperspirant
Another deodorant for black clothes which I wear a lot so I need a protection like this. I liked the scent and it worked ok.
Repurchase: maybe

Rexona Anti-perspirant - Invisible Aqua

And speaking of Rexona. This is the one I usually use. 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

Vandini Shower cream - Macadamia, Vanilla

Just a really nice creamy shower gel. It felt nourishing and smelled very sweet. Definitely very nice for colder months.

Repurchase: maybe

Dvorec Trebnik Jungle Rain shower foam
I discovered my love for shower foams. They're fun and very easy to use since you don't have to foam them up like shower gels. This one smelled very tropical and was really nice. I would love it if the texture was a bit more thick, however it was still nice. Plus it contains aloe vera which is great in summer months.
Repurchase: maybe

The Body Shop Frosted Cranberry shower gel

I absolutely loved this shower gel. Firs of all, it's thick and foams up into creamy texture. But mostly I enjoyed the scent: fruity and delicious but not too citrusy. I hope they bring out a similar scent this year because I got hooked on it, 2 years in a row.

Repurchase: yes

Stenders Feel the Glamour ! Body Scrub

This was a scrub with appariently 24k gold and pomegranate extract. As fancy, as it sounds, it was not that special. It was just a very nice scrub: not too grainy or too light. It did the job, however the scent wasn't my favorite.

Repurchase: no

Batiste Dry Shampoo - blonde

Another Batiste dry shampoo. This one is colored and suitable for blondes. Even though it looks quite yellow, it's great for my shade of hair. Because it's tinted it's not that visible when you put it on which can be great but also sometimes I struggle because I don't know where I put i already. It is great for when in a hurry and it does the job great. Also the scent is lovely.

Repurchase: already did

Afrodita Cosmetics Natural Balance Intimate wash
I used intimated washes from Afrodita before and I do really like them. This one was very gentle and nice. Though I prefer the texture of their intimate wash for shaving.
Repurchase: maybe

Ziaja Cocoa Body Butter
I've talked about this body butter quite a long time ago: here.
What drew me mostly to this body butter is the smell of cocoa. I'm not a sweets kind of lover, however the nice smell of cocoa is so nice ! This one scents your skin nicely without being over-powering. The body butter has a typical thicker texture. It doesn't leave a greasy feeling behind but it nourishes the skin nicely.
Repurchase :maybe

Duchesse Cosmetic Cotton Pads

Because I use up cotton pads so often I like buying cheap ones. These are not the best because they're a bit thinner, but they totally work and I love them !

Repurchase: yes (always)

Duchesse Intimate Wipes

I really like these. They are wet enough and nicely calming. I use them mostly during that "time of the month"

Repurchase: yes

CadeaVera Anti-Spot Cleansing wipes (Young)

The scent of these wipes is really fresh and nice. They don't do the best job at removing my makeup but I wash my face anyways so sometimes I just want something to remove most of my makeup (at least on my face,maybe not on my eyes) and at that time these are very handy. I use them mostly when travelling.

Repurchase: yes

Nuxe 24HR Soothing and rehydrating fresh mask

This was a nice sample of great, hydrating mask. It was very light and I loved it when my face got a bit sunburned. Not sure about purchasing due to being a bit expensive.

Repurchase: no

Afrodita Cosmetics Cotton & Silk hand cream

This hand cream was really nice. Nourishing but not greasy and the smell was absolutely amazing: cotton like but not too sweet. Though if your hands are really chapped and dry maybe try something else.

Repurchase: maybe

Maybelline BabyLips Hydrate lip balm

This lip balm was nothing special. The texture was very light, so it didn't stay on my lips for a long time. Plus I didn't feel like it was nourishing enough. It was just ok for when my lips weren't that chapped.

Repurchase: no

Shiseido Ultimune Serum

I really like this serum. It is expensive as hell, but I've accumulated a lot of these testers so imma enjoy it. It is really light-weight, hydrates your skin and leaves it a bit softer and nicer.

Purchase: I do really want to buy it !

YSL Manifesto EDP - sample

I loveeed this scent. Such a sexy, feminine and strong scent. It's powdery but a bit woody. It is longlasting but not overpowering at the same time. Maybe one day I'll buy something like that to feel like a proper lady.

Purchase: maybe

Friday, July 21, 2017
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Afrodita Cosmetics: Sun Care

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Živjo punce.

Vem, da se nekatere šele odpravljate na potovanja, vendar sem jaz svoje testiranje sončnih izdelkov že opravila v tednu uživanja v Vodicah. Prav vsi izdelki, ki Vam jih bom danes predstavila so mi prišli prav in upam, da bodo navdušili tudi katero izmed Vas. Sicer Kozmetika Afrodita že nekaj časa ponuja sončne kreme, letos pa so dodali izboljšave, novo preobleko ter nove izdelke za zaščito pred soncem ter nego po soncu.

Moja koža je popolnoma bela in mi ni všeč, če me opeče sonce (ter se ne "pražim" na soncu), zato poleti poskrbim za dobro - visoko zaščito. Pri čemer Afroditine marmelade morda niso primerne zame, saj ne vsebujejo SPF-a, pa so me zato tokrat nekateri izdelki za zaščito pred soncem precej navdušili. Rada podpiram slovensko, še posebej ko gre za kvalitetne izdelke.

Lansko preizkušanje izdelkov si lahko preberete tukaj. Še vedno pa poleti zelo rada uporabljam SOS Tropical Spray proti komarjem ter SOS Calming Gel proti opeklinam.

Hi girls.
Some of you might be already looking forward to summer vacations, however I've already been to seaside and tested some sun care for you all. Afrodita Cosmetics has had sun care for a few years now, however they've improved formulas, revamped the packaging and added a few bits to their new summer collection. I love their products and I like to support our Slovenian products so I was excited to test out a few of them.
First of all, my skin is absolutely pale, so in the summer time I like to use protection with high SPF to avoid sunburns. That's why I need good products.

Sun Care Kids Krema z SPF30 - 100 ml

Vodoodporna krema za zaščito pred soncem. Hitro se vpija in ne pušča mastnega otipa. Vsebuje vitamin E, ki blaži ter pomirja kožo ter bisabolol (sestavina kamilice), ki deluje protivnetno in regenerativno.

Čeprav je v osnovi krema namenjena za otroke, sem jo jaz kot odrasla zelo rada uporabljala. Krema je nežno odišavljena, tekstura pa sploh ni mastna temveč se takoj vpije v kožo. Najbolj pomembno je, da je vodoodporna ter me je zaščitila tudi ob plavanju na napihljivi blazini. Zelo mi je bila všeč saj nudi dobro zaščito pred opeklinami (kar za nekatere kreme ne morem reči). Seveda sem nanos čez dan ponovila, četudi se nisem "sončila". Ker pa gre za bolj majhno embalažo, sem jo hitro porabila, kar se mi redkeje dogaja pri sončnih kremah. Skratka res jo priporočam in bi z veseljem preizkusila še Kids mleko za telo.

This cream is originally intended for kids, however I do really like it as an adult. The texture is not greasy and it sinks in very quickly. The scent is quite gentle. But the most important aspect: it's waterproof. I tested it while swimming and laying on a inflatable bed. I did not get sunburned, so it really did work and did not wear off. However reapplying is a must with and sun creams. The packaging is quite small (100ml), so I used it up quite quickly. That's why I'd also like to try Kids body milk.

Sun Care Mleko z SPF30 - 200 ml

Vsebuje vitamin E, ki blaži ter pomirja kožo.

Žal to mleko ni vodoodporno in se v vodi na moji koži ni obneslo odlično. Vedno po nanosu počakam, da se krema vpije in tako sem enkrat šla v vodo in me je kljub čakanju kasneje precej ožgalo. Žal mi take kreme očitno ne ustrezajo, zato bom sedaj vedno posegla po vodoodpornih. Sicer ima zelo prijeten vonj po kokosu, kot kakšen losjon za telo, vendar je tekstura klasična - malce mastna. Afrodita pa ponuja tudi kremo z manjšo zaščito (SPF20), ki pa je vodoodporna.

This body milk has a quite high SPF of 30, however my only complaint is that it is not waterproof. The texture is a bit greasy so it takes a while to sink in. However even after waiting before going to water, it did not perform the best. It wore off and I got sunburned once. I seem to really like waterproof formulas, so this one was not the best for me. Though I would try the body milk with SPF20 as it has waterproof formula.

Sun Care Sensitive Krema za obraz z SPF30

Vsebuje aloe vero, ki vlaži ter pomirja kožo ter ognjič, ki ima zdravilne ter pomirjevalne in blagodejne učinke.

Seveda pa ne smemo pozabiti na zaščito obraza. Tekstura te kreme je malce bolj mastna, zato morda ni najboljša za mojo že mastno kožo, pa vendar mi sploh ni zamašila por (mastnokožke imamo večni problem najti mat sončno kremo).

Čeprav se po njej svetim, me to ne moti, ko sem na plaži, vendar je pod makeup ne bi dala oz. zame ni primerna za vsak dan. Verjetno pa bi ustrezala bolj normalni ali suhi koži. Mojo kožo na obrazu je zelo dobro zaščitila, saj sem opazila le manjšo rdečino na vrhu lasišča, kjer sem izpustila nanos kreme.

And of course let's not forget about face cream with SPF. It's a must have ! The texture of Sensitive cream is a bit greasy, so I as a oily skin girl wouldn't use it under the makeup. However, I did like it on the beach. It protected my face greatly and I could see a bit of burns where I did not put it properly (around my hair line). Even though it's greasy, with the combination of sea, it did not clog my pores. Though I would mostly recommend it to the ones with drier or normal skin type.

Sun Care Mleko po sončenju After Sun

Vsebuje aloe vero, ki vlaži ter pomirja kožo ter provitamin B5, ki poveča vlažnost kože ter zmanjšuje rdečico.

Nega po sončenju je res pomembna, saj sonce precej izsuši kožo - še posebej, če pride do opeklin. Afroditino mleko po sončenju je res odlično, saj je dobro hranilno. Četudi se ne vpije popolnoma takoj, mi je všeč, da me ohladi in nudi koži veliko hranilnih snovi. Sama kreme po sončenju rada nanašam tudi na obraz, ampak tega pri tem mleku ne priporočam, ker vsebuje mentol, ki je sicer super hladilen, vendar mi to na obrazu ni ustrezalo saj sem ga čutila še precej dolgo. Losjon je tudi odišavljen z mentolom.

After sun milk has a nice hydrating but not too greasy texture. It offers a cooling effect while nourishing the skin. I do like to use after sun creams also on my face, however this one is not that appropriate. While cooling effect might be very nice on the body, the menthol was just too much for my face and I could feel it for a long time. Also it smells minty.

Sun Care Body Yogurt

Vsebuje 100% kokosovo vodo, ki osveži kožo. Karitejevo maslo pa jo nahrani in regenerira. Šipkovo olje pomaga pri obnovi ter vrača mehkobo.

Ta jogurt ima lahko, penasto teksturo, ki se zelo hitro vpije v kožo. Skratka ne pušča mastnega sloja, hkrati pa diši nežno po kokosu - če so vam takšni vonji všeč, ga definitivno priporočam. Je v zelo lahki embalaži, tako da je tudi primeren za potovanje. Super je tudi za čez dan, sama pa po sončenju raje uporabim mleko za telo, ker se občuti bolj hranilno. "Jogurt" z veseljem nanesem tudi na obraz, saj mi ne maši por ter se hitro vpije.

Besides the milk, you can also use a "yogurt". It has a nice, thin whipped texture which is not greasy at all and sinks in right away. The coconut water is refreshing on the skin while shea butter hydrates. Plus it has an appealing smell of coconuts, so if you like those type of scents, I recommend it greatly. It's great to use it even as an usual body lotion during the day, however if your skin is a bit more burned, I prefer the body milk with cooling effect as it is more hydrating. I do however love using the yogurt on my face and it does not clog my pores.