Hi girls.

I've decided to show you a few products I've been using lately to get a more perfected skin. Also there will be some tips included and I hope this post will be interesting for you. You can use these techniques even in winter, however at that time I seem to change up my makeup products. In summer months I stay away from heavy makeup but I want my skin to look as beautiful as possible. Which you can achieve with a reasonable amount of right makeup. Also summer is all about the glowy skin, though because I have oily type of skin, I don't go over the top with highlighting products. So let's see what I use..

Živjo punce.

Torat vam bom opisala izdelke in tehnike s katerimi lahko dosežem videz izpopolnjene kože. Upam, da vam bo zapis zanimiv. Te tehnike lahko uporabite tudi pozimi, vendar sama takrat spremenim izbor izdelkov. Poleti se tako izogibam močnemu videzu ličil vendar želim, da je koža videti lepo. To se doseže z določenim nanosom pravih ličil. Poleti se na veliko govori o sijočem videzu, vendar ker je moja koža že naravno precej mastna, se izogibam pretirani uporabi osvetljevalcev. Torej, poglejmo kaj uporabljam...

Firstly, for skincare it is very important to have a great routine with products that work for you. I try as much to keep my skin clear from any impurities. When my skin has much texture I use a face scrub to remove dead skin. I always use Lush Ocean Salt scrub, once every two weeks which seem to work fine for me. And cleansing is also very important. Before bed I always double cleanse (makeup remover, then gel cleanser). Then I use light skincare, which usually involves any serum that I have in rotation at the moment. In the morning I keep it simple and only cleanse my face. I always use a cream before applying my makeup and wait for it to sink in. If I know pimple is coming through, I always apply some of the Tea Tree Oil drops from The Body Shop. Also Tea Tree Water toner from Lush is a saviour when having breakouts. 

Najprej je seveda zelo pomembna nega kože in da imate dobro rutino z izdelki, ki vam ustrezajo. Sama skušam kožo čim bolje negovati, da je čista in brez nepravilnosti. Tako, ko zaznam, da je tekstura kože čudna, posežem po pilingu, da odstranim odmrle delce. Vsaka dva tedna uporabim Lushev Ocean Salt piling, saj mi je najljubši. Zvečer pa si obraz vedno dvakrat čistim (najprej odstranim ličila, nato še uporabim čistilo v gelu). Sledi pa lahka nega obraza, tako uporabim kakšen serum, ki ga imam takrat v rotaciji. Zjutraj pa si samo lepo očistim obraz in je moja nega bolj preprosta. Pred nanosom ličil vedno nanesem kremo za obraz ter počakam nekaj minut. Kadar pa vem, da se mi bo naredil mozoljček, uporabim The Body Shop: Tea Tree Oil kapljice. Tudi Lushev Tea Tree Water tonik je moj najljubši za nečist kožo.

Now onto the makeup. For base I keep it light because when being in a warm environment, I think my makeup gets cakey if there's too much product on it. I often use Clarins Instant Light Radiance Boosting Complexion Base in the shade 02 Champagne which gives a natural glow and prepares my skin for the next step. For foundation I still use Revlon Colorstay (150 Buff), which is medium coverage, but for this look I use a smaller amount, just to swipe it all over the face. Then I would focus on the areas which need extra coverage. There I would use Bourjois Radiance Reveal. That concealer is amazing because it provides medium coverage but it's light weight and doesn't crease. Also it's hydrating (Hyaluronic Acid) without looking cakey. For more coverage I would use: Lancôme Effacernes Longue Tenue Concealer. The key part here is to blend everything together using a wet makeup sponge. This little one from Real Techniques (Mini Eraser Sponge) is amazing for concealer and blending in areas. I still set my makeup with Rimmel Stay Matte! powder, but I use a smaller amount, to not look cakey.

In k ličenju...Podlaga naj bo čim lažja saj so poleti ličila lahko precej težka in dajejo pudrast videz, če jih nanesemo preveč. Velikokrat najprej nanesem Clarins Instant Light Radiance Boosting Complexion bazo v odtenku 02 Champagne, saj mi daje svež videz in pripravi kožo na naslednji korak. Še vedno uporabljam Revlon Colorstay tekoči puder, ki ima srednjo prekrivnost, vendar ga poleti nanesem majhno količino, ravno toliko, da prekrijem cel obraz. Nato se osredotočim na področja, ki potrebujejo več prekrivanja. Pri tem uporabim korektor Bourjois Radiance Reveal, kateri nudi srednjo prekrivnost in je tako lahkoten, da ga na koži ni opaziti. Prav tako je vlažilen saj vsebuje hialuronsko kislino. Za področja, ki potrebujejo res odlično prekrivnost pa uporabim Lancôme Effacernes Longue Tenue korektor. Ključni del pa je zabrisovanje z mokro gobico za nanos ličil. Tale od Real Techniques je super za zabrisovanje korektorja ter detajlov. Celoten makeup zaključim z Rimmel Stay Matte! pudrom v kamnu, katerega nanesem na rahlo, da videz ni pudrast.

For highlighting I am obsessed with Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Liquid in the shade Opal. I apply a few dots on top of my cheeks and on my brow bone and then just blend out with finger. The finish is very natural and not too shimmery. Plus it adds that needed summer glow. I might also put it onto my eyelids. And then I focus on bronzing, which I'm back to Benefit Hoola Bronzer. It is just so easy to use as the powder is very fine and doesn't look patchy on the skin. I use a small amount because it's really pigmented and my skin is so pale. I would also use it in the crease of my eyelids.

Trenutno sem obsedena z Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Liquid osvetljevalcem v odtenku Opal. Na vrh lic ter pod obrvi nanesem nekaj pikic katere zabrišem s prsti. Ključni izgled je zelo naraven ter ne bleščičast. S tem osvetljevalcem dosežem takšen lep, poleten sijaj. Lahko pa ga naneseš tudi na veke. Nadaljujem z uporabo bronzerja. Spet sem obsedena z Benefit Hoola bronzerjem. Ta doda ključen poleten videz zagorelosti. Ker sem zelo svetla, ga uporabim narahlo, pa vendar s tem dodam obrazu nekaj "življenja". Včasih ga uporabim tudi v pregibu vek oči.

I keep the eyes simple and just use DiorShow: Pump'n'Volume mascara which gives me amazing, fake-looking lashes. And finish off my brows with some Golden Rose brow mascara. For the lips I use just a simple creamy lipstick. My go to nude is MAC: Faux. Of course every makeup has to be finished with Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray to blend the makeup together, eliminate the powdery look and make it last all day long.

Oči pustim enostavne ter samo uporabim DiorShow - Pump'n'Volume maskaro, katera mi daje nor videz umetnih trepalnic. Na obrvi pa nanesem Golden Rose Brow Color Tinted Eyebrow maskaro. Za ustnice želim, da so videti čim bolj kremaste, zato nanesem tudi temu primerno vlažilno ali kremasto šminko. Moj najljubši "nude" odtenek je trenutno Faux, znamke MAC. Vsak videz pa ni popoln brez Urban Decay All Nighter spreja. Ta odstrani pudrast videz, pripomore k temu, da se ličila na koži lepše zlijejo in so obstojna dalj časa.

Hi girls.
Time for another Empties post. I think I'm getting better at using up products. And I hope you enjoy these kind of posts as much as I do...

Uriage Eau Thermale

This is your standard thermal water in a spray. It's great for refreshing the face or using it as a toner before any cream. This one is not specially different from others but it's still good.

Repurchase: maybe

Biotherm Biosource Purifying & Make-up removing milk

I'm not much of a lover of milk cleansers, however I found my way of using them easily. I just pump it onto one cotton pad and then rub it between another cotton pad. Then I would simply rub the two cotton pads all over my face while the makeup remover is taking off my makeup. I loved that it didn't dry out my skin and removed the makeup very well. Now I could enjoy the cleansing milks because back then I hated using my fingers for the use. Read a full review here.

Repurchase: maybe

The Body Shop Drops of Youth Foaming Wash

I really liked this cleansing foam. The texture was thick and it was pleasant to use. Plus it felt very nice on the skin while it removed all the impurities. More about it here.

Repurchase: maybe

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water

I was hesitant about using this micellar water. However it was so hyped up and it turned out it really is the nicest micellar water. It is very effective and gentle. Plus it removes all the makeup effectively. I do really like it.

Repurchase: yes

Clarins One-Step Facial Cleanser

I've previously talked about this cleanser here. It is just amazing for removing stubborn mascara. Even though it is two-phase, it is not that greasy. And it smells very refreshing.

Repurchase: yes

Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Gel Sorbet

The gel sorbet sounds very nice to me. And it was quite lovely. The consistency was like a sorbet, so it wasn't smooth at first, however it spread out easily and evenly hydrated the skin. I put on a lot because it wasn't that moisturising. Though I loved how light weight it was.

Repurchase: maybe

Rexona Invisible Anti-Perspirant spray

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 and sometimes I choke on how powerful the scent and mist is. 

Repurchase: always

Borotalco Invisible Deo Roll-On

This deo was nice as well. It is quite thick but when it sinks in, it is invisible. And the smell is very gentle and powdery. I did feel like it protected me for a long time and if I was sweating, I could only smell the deodorant. Though when I was in a hurry I didn't reach for it because it took some time to dry. So this is not my go to deodorant in summer.

Repurchase: yes

Duchdas Feel Fresh Grapefruit Deo

I bought this one just because I forgot a deodorant. I thought I might keep it in my bag. It was strongly scented with grapefruit which I don't mind since I love fresh scents. Though it left white marks on my black clothing, so I didn't use it often.

Repurchase: probably not

Avon Apple Crumble Bubble Bath

Apple Crumble scent sounds lovely right. Though after using it two times, I didn't like it as much. As Maja Parokeets said, she uses it as a hand soap, I also do that. I didn't want to waste it, so I'm handling it that way. Still I'm not keen on the scent. Though if you want a lot of bubbles, it's good but just get it in any other scent.

Repurchase: no

Afrodita Cosmetics Coconut Milk Cream Shower Gel

Loved this creamy shower gel. Wasn't too coconuty and it felt pleasant on the skin. I just love Afrodita Cosmetics products.

Repurchase: maybe

Afrodita Cosmetics Vanilla Cream Shower Gel

Another one of their shower gels. This one had little pieces of cacao in it. It was quite vanillary but still nice. 

Repurchase: maybe

CD Orange Flower Shower Gel

This one surprised me. It's a standard gel shower gel, however is a bit thicker and foams up greatly. I really liked the pleasant scent of orange flower. It was refreshing but still not too zesty. 

Repurchase: maybe

Duchesse Maxi Cotton Pads

This brand makes my favorite cotton pads. Though I always use the regular size. The maxi ones are just too big. I prefer using one small one for my eyes and another one for the face. I don't like mixing. Though when I have heavy eye makeup, it comes in handy.

Repurchase: maybe

Cotoneve Cotton Pads

These ones had one side meant for exfoliation. Though I don't see the point of it as you're not supposed to exfoliate your skin too often. I liked that they were not thin and were easy to use.

Repurchase: maybe

Himalaya Purifying Neem Face Wash

This was just a basic face wash. Though it was thick so it took a bit of time to foam up. It was just ok and nicely cleansing.

Repurchase: no

Essence All about Matt ! oil control paper

I love these. They can be your makeup saviour in the summer or on a long day. They're great to pop into the bag and use them on the ago anywhere, to blot away excess oil. You can read more here.

Repurchase: yes

Nivea MicellAIR Expert Make-up remover wipes

I've also recently talked about these on the blog here. I liked how wet the wipes were, however they stung my face a bit and to me that is not great. I wish they were less scented and a bit more gentle.

Repurchase: no

Živjo punce.

Za današnjo objavo si želim, da bi tudi ve lahko vonjale te prijetne izdelke, ki vam jih bom danes na kratko predstavila. Sama nisem fanatik sladkih ali cvetličnih vonjev. Če pa kaj obožujem, so to sadni vonji. In TBS zna te vonje res dobro formulirati saj te spominjajo na prave sadeže. Ker so ti vonji tako realistični, bi izdelke kar pojedel. Zato se na embalažah nahaja znak, da produkti niso užitni. Poleg vonja Mango, so mi še všeč Jagoda, Satsuma ter Pink Grapefruit (skratka vsi sadni vonji). Nekateri vonji so tako sadni, da so že mičkeno kisli, vendar je to meni v užitek saj delujejo osvežujoče ter te spravijo v boljšo voljo. Danes pa nekaj več o novem jogurtu za telo ter tuš gelu.

Hi girls.

This blog post should have some kind of scent transport because the products have such an amazing scent which I can't probably describe. I'm not much of a fan of flowery or sweet scent. But I absolutely love fruity scents which TBS knows how to make. They are quite realistic and makes you want to eat the products. Because of that, TBS labels every product with a sign of "not edible". Besides the scent of Mango, I also love the Strawberry, Satsuma and Pink Grapefruit one. Some are so fruity, they have a sour feeling to it, however I love that because it makes me happy and is very uplifting. But today I'll talk about their new launch: Body Yogurt & Shower Gel in Mango scent.

Mango Body Yogurt

Ta jogurt za telo je edinstven. Tekstura je zelo lahkotna, kot kakšen gel in če treseš embalažo deluje kot žele oziroma nekakšen jogurt saj se v celoti trese. Zelo enostavno se nanaša na kožo ter se hitro vpije. Ne pusti lepljivega občutka, zato je super za nanos, ko prideš izpod tuša ali preden se oblečeš saj je uporaba zelo enostavna. Edino na dlaneh še nekaj časa občutim teksturo, tako da si po uporabi umijem roke. Vonj mango je seveda zelo saden in ima malce sladkast pridih (ampak res čist malo). Žal ni za pojest, bo pa lepo odišavil kožo. Kožo lepo nahrani, vendar za zelo izsušeno kožo raje priporočam njihova masla za telo.

This Body Yogurt is just something different. The texture is so light weight, like a gel or yogurt. So when you shake it, it shakes like a jello. It spreads easily on the skin and absorbs quickly. It's not greasy at all, however I can feel it on the palms of my hands, so after using it, I wash them. The Mango scent is just amazing: very fruity and realistic but with a bit of sweet undertone. Sadly it's not edible, however it will make your skin smell amazing. It is hydrating, however for very dry skin I would rather recommend their body butters.

Mango Shower Gel

Tudi tuš gel je tako čudovit. Gosta gel tekstura se zelo hitro in lepo speni, med tem ko vonj manga zajame celoten tuš in kopalnico. Ima malce kisel pridih kar je meni zelo všeč saj me tako poživi. Super je za poletje saj imaš na koži občutek svežine. Porabi pa se ga bolj malo. Skratka noro dober vonj.

Morem pa še omeniti, da sem pred dvema letoma imela piling z vonjem manga, ki pa me res ni prepričal saj ni bil tako sadno svež. Morda pa so vmes že malce spremenili vonj.

This shower gel is so nice as well. The thick gel texture foams up nicely while the scent takes up the whole shower and bathroom. It has a bit of a sour tone to it, however I love that because it feels so uplifting. Plus it's great for summer time, since it gives your a feeling of freshness. You don't need much product, so it will go a long way. All in all, the scent is just amazing.

I do have to mention that a few years ago I had the body scrub from Mango line which I didn't like because it wasn't as fruity or fresh. But maybe they've reformulated the scent.

Živjo punce.
April in maj sta bila meseca velikih novosti saj se počasi približuje poletje. Tako sem imela priložnost testiranja kar veliko izdelkov. V tej objavi pa bom omenila le tiste, ki sem jih uspela preizkusiti. Nekaj jih še namreč čaka na test, saj imam samo eno kožo ane :)

Hi girls.

It seems like April & May have been the months of new launches since summer is approaching quickly. I've been sent quite some new products and today I'll talk about some beauty products that I've actually tried and have opinion on already. Some are still waiting for a test as obviously I cannot test that many products at the same time.

This palette I received quite some time ago. Immediately when I opened it, I noticed a great variety of shades. So if you want to include more color into your makeup, this one would be perfect for you. The eye shadows seem very pigmented and they actually last a long time on the eyelids. I think MR has reformulated some eye shadows because these seem better quality than in the past.

Bourjois has been on fire with many new launches. I've written a complete review of these new cheek products - find it here. The packaging is adorable and the shades are gorgeous as well. These are one of the nicest looking blushes out there. They look so natural and lovely on the skin. Also the Petit Strober - highlighter is a champagne shade which is nice as well for any skin tones. The only thing I don't like is heavy smell of violets (not my favorite scent), however it disappears quickly on the skin.

Max Factor je ustvaril tole kremno paleto za senčenje z osmimi odtenki. Takšni produkti so v drogeriji kar redki, zato jih je veselje videt na poličkah trgovin. Sama najprej nanesem tekočo podlago in potem odtenek za senčenje na želene predele (natančna navodila so tudi na hrbtni strani embalaže). Kremnih izdelkov pa sicer ne smemo nanašati preko izdelkov v prahu saj lahko le ti pustijo čuden videz in se podlaga kar premakne. Najlažje je takšne izdelke nanašati z ovalnimi čopiči saj so ti zelo gosti in dobro zabrišejo kremne izdelke, da se ne opazijo črte. Odtenki niso zelo pigmentirani, zato jih je lahko nanašati ter slojiti. Svetlejši odtenki v paleti pa mi sicer niso kaj preveč všeč, ker so matt in lahko povzročijo nabiranje korektorja v gubicah. Lahko pa jih uporabljaš za popravljanje napak pri senčenju. Odtenki za senčenje so mi všeč in se mi ta paleta zdi precej dobra, če komaj začenjate vaditi senčenje obraza.

This is an 8-shade cream contour palette. You don't mostly see these kind of products in the stores so it's refreshing to see it on the market. You do have to get used to the creams. Firstly I apply my foundation and then contour all over where you're supposed to add it (there are instructions on the back). Also you should not add cream products on top of powder products. I found that the creams blend the easiest with Oval brushes because the bristles are so densely packed that it blends seamlessly. The shades are not crazily pigmented which means that you won't make many mistakes but still the colors are buildable. I don't really like the highlighting shades because they don't do that much (matt effect) and can crease up your concealer. But they can be used to fix a few mistakes. Though the contour shades are really nice. All in all, it's a great product for drugstore or if you're only getting into contouring.

Linija MicellAir Expert je odobrena s strani umetnikov ličenja in vsebuje izvleček črnega čaja, ki pomaga k učinkovitemu odstranjevanju nečistoč. Ker gre za dvofazni odstranjevalec ličil, je pred uporabo potrebno izdelek pretresti. Tekočina ni mastna in je zelo podobna micelarni vodi. Ličila kar dobro odstrani, vendar je pri zelo črnih maskarah potrebno nekaj več bombažnih blazinic. Sicer mi je odstranjevalec kar všeč, ni pa revolucionarni.

The MiceallAir Expert line is supposed to be approved by makeup artists and is infused with black tea extract to completely remove any impurities. This is  two phase oil, so you have to shake it well before use. I usually love these kind of removers. And this one does it's job well. The texture is not greasy and feels more like micellar water. It removes makeup nicely, however if you wear extra black mascara, it might take a cotton pad or two more to remove it completely. Otherwise I think it's a nice makeup remover product, however I don't see anything revolutionary about it.

Nivea MicellAir Expert Face Wipes

The Body Shop Mint Mattifying Face Mist

TBS je lansiral spreje meglice za obraz za različne tipe kože: za utrujeno, mastno, občutljivo, suho ali pusto kožo. Sama sem seveda testirala tole za mastno kožo, ki naj bi pustila matirajoč učinek. Ker vsebuje meto, sem mislila, da bo vonj spominjal na žvečilne gumije ali zobno pasto, vendar je prijetno osvežilen. Meglica je lepo fina in se fajn razprši ter hitro vpije v kožo. Daje takojšen občutek svežine. Prav tako po minuti, ko se posuši, makeup izgleda malce bolj matt. Seveda ne matira popolnoma, vendar se mi zdi da odstrani nekaj sijaja. Odstrani "pudrast" videz na obrazu ter pripomore, da se ličila lepše zlijejo s kožo. Lahko pa jo uporabiš tudi pred nanosom ličil. Prav tako je zelo priročna za v torbico.

TBS has brought out face mists for different effects: glow, energising, calming, smoothing or mattifying. Of course because my skin is more oily, I opted for a matt one. I thought it would smell like mint chewing gums or such but actually it has a more pleasant smell. The mist is nicely fine and it absorbs quickly. It gives me an instant refreshing effect. Plus when it dries down, after a minute my makeup looks a bit more matt. Yes, it won't completely mattify the makeup, however I feel like it take a bit of shine away and keeps your skin from getting oilier faster. It eliminates the powdery look on the skin and helps the makeup blend into the skin better. Also, you can use it before applying makeup. Plus it's so handy to keep in your handbag.

When I received this cream, I didn't think it would work for my skin. It is innovation for moisturizing a sensitive skin. Even though my skin is quite oily, it can also be a bit sensitive from time to time. I tried using it in the morning, after cleansing my skin. Sometimes I can get irritated, so the cream calmed down my skin. It is light weight and sinks into the skin nicely. I can use it before applying makeup and it won't affect the way makeup looks. Plus it doesn't have much scent, which is great.

Tole sicer ni novost, vendar sem ta izdelek preizkusila šele pred kratkim. Postal mi je tako všeč, da sem ga skoraj porabila. Tale odstranjevalec ličil je sicer namenjen za obraz, vendar sem ga uporabljala večinoma na očeh. Je zelo nežen in sploh ni dražil mojih oči. Čeprav gre za dvofazno tekočino, ne pusti mastnega občutka ter učinkovito odstrani ličila. Prav tako ima prijeten svež vonj. Na koži naj bi pustil sijoč občutek, vendar o tem ne morem kar veliko govoriti. Zelo mi je všeč, da je nežen do kože in ličila popolnoma odstrani - tudi maskaro.

Technically this one is not new launch, but it has been one of my favorites lately. I've loved it so much that it's almost empty. I use this makeup remover mainly on my eyes even though it's meant for the face. It's gentle enough and doesn't irritate my eyes. You have to shake it well before use because it is two-phase liquid. It's not greasy and removes makeup very effectively. Also I love the refreshing scent. On the skin it's supposed to give glow but I cannot talk about that. All in all I love how gentle but very effective it is at removing every single trace of mascara. It's a great one.