Beauty of a Lemon: January 2020

Makeup Empties #7

Hi girls.
It's been a while since I wrote a makeup empties post. Well, makeup is kind of hard to use up. But then one day you finish multiple makeup products at the same time. If you're interested, here you can read other makeup empties. Now onto today's new post...

Shiseido Ibuki Quick Fix Mist

I loved this spray for refreshing my skin when it was extremely hot or in the middle of long work day when my skin was oily but the makeup felt uncomfortable. It was so nice and I cannot seem to find anything like it. The gel texture was definitely unique and so refreshing.
Repurchase: maybe

Catrice Make-Up Freezing Spray

A basic makeup spray I'd say. It was a limited edition, however it might be similar to any Catrice fixing spray. It did make the makeup look less cakey. But the scent was quite chemically. Not my favorite though.

Repurchase: no

Essence You Better Work! Fixing Spray

This was not a bad setting spray. The mist was nicely fine and it felt very light-weight. I didn't see major difference in my makeup throughout the day, however I think it minimised the powdery look. The scent was fresh but a bit chemical. But the packaging was travel friendly.

Repurchase: maybe

Revlon Colorstay Combination/Oily Foundation - 150 Buff

This is my favorite foundation of all time. Though they've changed the packaging and "watered it down" just a bit, so it gets out easier. It is just such a nice medium to full coverage foundation and it stays put throughout the day on oily skin. The shade: 150 Buff is good for me since it has a yellow undertone and is great for pale skin.

Repurchase: always

Lancôme Long-lasting Softening Concealer - 01 Beige Pastel

This concealer was really good. High coverage and not that heavy. Plus it didn't crease under the eyes. Even with the spf30 I didn't get a flashback. The big packaging made it last a very long long time. Read a whole post here.

Repurchase: maybe

Deborah Radiance Creator Concealer - 01

I liked the idea of this concealer looking like a dupe of YSL Touche Éclat. Though the texture was not similar at all. Towards the end it felt thicker. But the coverage wasn't great (as with YSL as well). At first I did like it because of the brush and easy application. However then it was just "meh" and I have better concealers. This one was really yellow and highlighting. So if you're looking for such shade, this one is great.

Repurchase: no

Catrice Glam & Doll Waterproof mascara

Quite a nice drugstore mascara. At first it was a bit watery but then it was nice. It was nicely black and it gave a lot of volume to my lashes. Even though it was waterproof, sometimes it would smudge a bit on my oily eyelids.

Repurchase: maybe

Lancôme Hypnôse Drama Mascara

Lancôme mascaras are one of my favorites ever. I had the Volume-A-Porter mascara version which was great and this one didn't leave me disappointed either. Even from the start when you open it, it is perfect. It's not too wet. It gives you really a lot of volume and separates the lashes. Plus it's very black.

Repurchase: already have (other version)

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara

This mascara is so talked about. And I love it too. It's extra black and gives sooo much volume to the lashes. This small packaging lasted me a long time. Read more about it here.

Repurchase: yes

Catrice Eyebrow Filler - 02

I've used this product for years now and it was great. But they discontinued it. The ashy blond color was just perfect. The brush makes application very easy and also it fills in brows greatly. It adds a nice definition to eyebrows and is just easy to use. I tend to stay away from powder because I'm just lazy, so this is a great product for me. It makes everything so easy, plus it stays on all day long. Read a review here.

Repurchase: yes, if I could

Makeup Forever HD Loose Powder

A nice transparent setting powder. Very lightweight, but I cannot say that it's better than drugstore ones. I did like it and the small packaging took me forever to use up. I always used a light hand with it. Plus the packaging is nice because the sifter has a stopper on the lid, so it never spills when you're carrying it around.

Repurchase: maybe

Essence All About Matt! Oil Control Paper

These are my go to in the summer. You cannot just put on a ton of powder when you're oily. Firstly you have to blot away the oils. And these papers are great at that. Sometimes I don't even powder afterwards, so my makeup doesn't feel heavy. I just don't want to be so shiny. Plus they're very cheap.

Repurchase: yes

Catrice All Matt Anti-Shine Paper

These are the same thing as the Essence ones, though they come in a more sturdy packaging (plastic - but it's not that environmentally friendly). They're great on the go.

Repurchase: yes

Tuesday, January 21, 2020
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Skincare, Body and Other Favorites of 2019

body

Živjo.

Tukaj je še drugi del favoritov leta 2019. Tokrat bom govorila o negi obraza ter izdelkih za telo, ki so me navdušili. Morem reči, da imam še vedno kar veliko enakih favoritov kot leta 2018 ali celo izpred več let nazaj, zato bo ta objava krajša in si lahko preberete lansko tukaj. Nekaj favoritov sem imela skozi leto, vendar sem jih veliko porabila in pozabila shraniti. Najdete pa takšne objave tukaj.

Hi girls.
Here's another post to officially end year 2019. This time I'll talk about my favorite skincare, bodycare and such of the year 2019. I have to say that sometimes I like to stay faithful to some products, so I have been still loving the ones from 2018 or even later. That's why this post will be shorter. Last year's post you can read here. Also there have been some monthly favorites throughout the year which you can find here.

The Body Shop Seaweed Deep Cleansing Gel wash
Zelo rada preizkušam izdelke za čiščenje obraza in tega sem z veseljem porabila. Čeprav je namenjen mešani do mastni kožo, se mi ne zdi, da bi izsušil kožo. Se ne speni preveč (ne vsebuje mila), temveč je bolj kremast. Dobro odstrani ostanke ličil. Najbolj mi je bil všeč, ker je res lepo nežen in nima specifičnega vonja. Objavo najdeš tukaj.

Also I love trying out new face washes and this one I used up already. It was mainly made for combination to oily skin, however I don't find it drying. It doesn't contain soap (it contains SLS though), so it doesn't foam up much, but it also nicely creamy. It efficiently cleans the skin and removes the remaining makeup. Mostly I love how gentle it is and doesn't have any strong scent. Read more here.

La Roche Posay Effaclar Matt

Ta izdelek je del moje rutine že celo leto. Porabila sem eno embalažo in vmes uporabljala nekaj drugega, vendar se z veseljem vrnem nazaj k tej negi obraza. LRP je moja najljubša znamka za nego obraza. Ta kremica pa je super za matiranje obraza in se lepo obnese koz baza za pod ličila. Silikonska tekstura pusti mehak občutek ter malce "zblura" polt. Sicer ga trenutno ne uporabljam tako pogosto, ker imam ta čas precej suho povrhnjico. Celotno objavo si lahko preberete tukaj.

This has been my favorite face cream of all year. I used up one of those and tried something else, but I came back to this one. La Roche Posay is my favorite skincare brand I love their products. Currently my skin is a bit dry, so I don't use it but I loved it for the most of the year. It is a silicon type of cream which is perfect under makeup. It evens out the skin, mattifies and is a bit blurring. It makes your skin very soft and I love that it instantly absorbs in. You can find the whole post here.

Caudalie Milky Sun Spray SPF50

Ta izdelek sem pozabila omeniti na blogu, sem ga pa omenjala na Instagramu. Zasluži si seveda več kot objavo. Gre za zaščito pred soncem. In ta kremni losjon je bil fantastičen. Je bolj tekoč, vendar se zato lepše vpije v kožo. Za seboj ne pusti pretirano mastne kože. Hkrati pa tudi lepo nežno diši. Je dobro vodoodporen in SPF50 odlično zaščiti kožo. Sama sem ga nanesla 2-3x na dan in porabila v kar 5 dneh. In me sonce popolnoma nič ni opeklo. No, z morja sem prišla bolj bela. Pa vendar, mene to ne moti, ker vem, da je takšna koža zdrava. Skratka ta losjon me je odlično zaščitil. Plus tega pa ne vsebuje nekaj sestavin, ki so škodljive za morje in koralne grebene.

I can't believe I didn't mention this product on the blog, however I posted some on my Instagram. Though it would deserve more mentions. It is suncare for body and it was just amazing. The texture is more milky and light, however it absorbs nicely and doesn't leave you extra greasy. Also the scent is pleasant. It provides a lot of protection (spf50) and is waterproof which I look for in a suncare. I applied it 2-3 times per day, so I used it up in 5 days. But it protected me very well and I came home almost as white ha ha. I totally recommend it. Also it doesn't contain some ingredients which are harmful for the ocean and coral reefs.

Caudalie Beauty Elixir

Letos sem spet začela pridno uporabljati ta kultni sprej. Poznam ga še več let, vendar ga včasih rada "šparam". Sem pa dobila novo flaško in starega takoj začela uporabljati skoraj vsak dan. Večinoma ga uporabljam za čez ličila, kot fiksirni sprej (čeprav to ni). Zmanjša pudrast videz in osveži obraz. Predvsem pa ima tak zeliščno svež vonj, ki mene osebno spravi v boljšo voljo. Super je tudi, da je meglica ekstra fina. Prav tako je embalaža bolj luksuzna.

This is a come back. I've known this cult product for years but then I somehow just save it. This year I was given another bottle, so I decided to use up my older one. I love using it over makeup as a fixing mist (even though it is not that), so it eliminated the powdery look but mainly really gives me a refreshing feeling. The mist is extra fine which is great. It is a treat yourself product. Also the packaging is luxurious.

Ice Cream No-Yellow Shampoo
Letos sem si "ombre" pobarvala lase sama doma in seveda pri vsakem beljenju je lahko malce rumenih odtenkov, če ne uporabljate tonerja ali pač ne delate tega profesionalno. Zato sem kupila ta vijoličen šampon, ki je bil odličen. Zdaj ga nekaj časa nisem uporabljala, ker so moji lasje vredu barve, plus, da se je že izrastlo ven, ampak ga bom spet začela uporabljat, ker bom spet eksperimentirala doma. Res je temno vijoličen in dobro pigmentiran šampon. Jaz ga nanesem na lase in pustim gor 10 minut (preko dam kapo za "tuširanje", da ne kaplja vse okoli) in ga sperem. Ne trudim se ga preveč sprat, ker mi je všeč, ko dobijo moji lasje tak temno sivkast odtenek in so ponekod lasje celo malce vijolični. Na začetku ga uporabljam 2x na teden, potem pa še samo 1x na teden ali dva tedna. Res ga priporočam, edino tiste, ki imate popolnoma svetlo blond barvane lase pazite, ker se hitro pozna na laseh in vijoličnega odtenka ne spereš enostavno dol.

At start of the year I did a diy ombre hair at home and because it was bleached, it turned a bit yellow (as expected). So I immediately purchased this product. I definitely recommend it if your hair turns yellow a lot or you're doing your hair by yourself. It is really pigmented and dark purple so you need to really exfoliate your hands afterwards. I leave it on my hair for 10 minutes and use a shower cap menawhile. Then I wash it off lightly because I like how greyish and lilac my hair looks afterwards. At first I use it 2 times per week and then just once per week or two weeks. I'm not using it at the moment because my hair grew and it is not as brassy but I'm going to color my hair again, so it will be much needed. Though if your hair is really white bleached or very blonde, I recommend you being careful for how long you leave it on, because it can really turn your hair purple.

Afrodita Cosmetics After Depilation Gel

Po nogah se rada depiliram, ker imam s tem najmanj dela. Vendar je to malce bolj boleče in tudi koža je po tem razdražena. Vem, da bi lahko uporabljala klasično aloe vero po depiliranju, vendar mi je ta Afroditin gel res prijeten.

I've been depilating my legs now for years because it's convenient and just last such a long time. Though it can hurt sometimes and my skin gets a bit irritated. I know I could use a classic aloe vera, but I just go back to this gel. And I've been using it this year again.

Saturday, January 11, 2020
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Favorite Makeup of 2019

becca

Živjo.

Leto 2020 je tukaj in čas je za favorite leta 2019. Začenjamo z ličili, ki jih je letos malce več. Lanske favorite med ličili pa si lahko ogledaš tukaj. To so moji favoriti, ki sem jih preizkušala in so me navdušili v letošnjem letu. Nekako se ponavlja tip ličil, ki so mi najljubši, pa vendar so se odtenki malce zamenjali.

Hi girls.

It's the end of 2019 and it's time for yearly favorites. Starting off with favorite makeup. This year I purchased many great products and loved them. Last years favorites you can find here. I seem to repeat some brands and type of makeup. But some shades have changed. Still I stick to some makeup all the time. Most of this makeup I purchased myself...

IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40 - Fair

Opevana CC krema je tudi mene navdušila. Okej, morem priznati, da ni najboljši "puder" kar sem jih preizkusila, vendar se mi je hitro priljubil. Veliko pudrov se na moji mastni koži ne obnese, četudi so testirani na takšni koži. Zato imam le en ozek izbor podlag. O tej CC kremi govorim kot o pudru, ker je tako prekrivna, da zame ni samo CC krema. Je lahkotna in ustvari lep naravno matirajoč videz. Po njej se sicer hitreje svetim, vendar mi to ni moteče. Najbolj mi je všeč za dneve, ko se mi ne da ličit, ampak želim, da moja koža vseeno izgleda poenoteno in kot da je lepo naličena. Res je drag izdelek, vendar imam nekaj dražjih pudrov, ki se ne obnesejo tako dobro. Celotno objavo si lahko prebereš tukaj.

It Cosmetics CC cream is talk about so much, I had to try it. It's not the best foundation I've tried, however it grew on me and I've been loving it. I rarely find foundations that really work for my oily skin, so I have a limited selection. This foundation is not really a foundation, but a CC cream with more coverage. It's lightweight and is mattifying but still looks natural on the skin. I get shiny quicker, but I like the natural effect. I love it for days when I don't want much makeup on my skin, but still want to look presentable. It is quite expensive, however I have more expensive foundations that don't look as nice. You can find the whole post here.

Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer & Maybelline Fit Me Concealer

Dva korektorja, ki sta me očaral to leto. Sicer sta si zelo podobna, zato se ne morem odločiti kateri mi je boljši, pa vendar si oba zaslužita mesto med favoriti. O njiju sem spisala primerjavo (več tukaj). Nars korektor je bolj prekriven in res dolgoobstojen, vendar je precej drag. Medtem, ko je Maybelline korektor tudi dovolj prekriven, daje naraven izgled ter je precej cenejši. Če bi se cenovno odločala bi zmagal Maybelline. Ko potrebujem večjo prekrivnost pa izberem Nars korektor. Vsak ima svoje prednosti, vendar sta oba dobra saj se ne vsedata v gubice.

The two concealers that wowed me this year. They might be really similar (even a dupe) but they are a bit different. You can read the whole comparison here. Nars concealer has a lot of coverage and is very long lasting but quite expensive. While Maybelline one has still a nice coverage, but is lighter and quite cheaper. If I chose based on the price, I'd choose Maybelline. However when I want a lot of coverage, I choose Nars. They're both good though and don't crease or settle into the lines.

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara

Še en kultni izdelek. In tudi mene je očaral. Gre za opevano maskaro (dupe naj bi bil L'orealova Lash Paradise maskara - katere nisem preizkusila). Je zelo volumenska, kar sama najprej iščem v maskari. Ima gosto krtačko in res zgosti ter naredi trepalnice zelo temno črne. Prav tako se ne razpaca kar tako.

Another cult product which wowed me. The famous mascara (L'Oreal has a dupe - Lash Paradise mascara which I haven't tried). It's very volumizing which I love. The thick brush really gets into the lashes and coats them nicely. The lashes look so voluminous and extremely black. Also it is quite long lasting.

Guerlain Maxi Lash Mascara

Potem pa sem proti koncu leta preizkusila še eno odlično maskaro. Sicer je precej parfumirana, kar marsikomu ne bi bilo všeč. Tudi ta ima bolj gosto krtačko. Čeprav izgleda embalaža majhna, je v njej veliko maskare. Je zelo dobro volumenska in me je navdušila že od prve uporabe (običajno se morejo klasične maskare najprej malce posušiti). Več fotografij najdeš tukaj.

And then in the other half of the year I've tried Guerlain mascara and was again really impressed. This one is a bit perfumed which some might not like. I like the thick brush and nice packaging. It might look a bit small but it holds a lot of product. The volume effect is really great and it performed amazing even from the first try (usually you have to wait for mascara to dry a bit, so it starts performing great). You can find more photos and a post here.

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Spotlight C-Pop

V letu 2019 sem našla tudi popoln odtenek Becca tekočega osvetljevalca. Pred tem sem uporabljala odtenek Opal, ki pa je bil malce temen za zimski čas. Ti osvetljevalci imajo res super teksturo. Zelo enostavno se nanašajo s prsti in sploh niso lepljivi. Se ne posušijo hitro, tako, da imaš čas, da ga zabrišeš (imam kar nekaj tekočih osvetljevalcev, ki se prehitro posušijo in jih niti ne morem dobro zabrisati).

This year I purchased another one of Becca liquid highlighters. This time in a lighter shade. Last year I used Opal, which was a bit dark for winter time. I just love the texture of these highlighters. They're so easy to apply with fingers and are not sticky at all. You also have some time to blend it in, not like some highlighters which dry quick before you can even blend them. Plus this small packaging seems to last a long time.

Catrice Luminice Highlight & Bronze Glow Palette 020 Feel Gold

Še en odličen osvetljevalec. Ta je drogerijski in ima denarnici prijazno ceno. Se pa lahko primerja z dražjimi osvetljevalci. Srednji odtenek je popoln: ne preveč zlat, v "šampanjec" barvi. Ni bleščičast, ampak daje res lep sijoč videz. Celotno oceno si lahko ogledaš tukaj.

Another great but drugstore highlighter. I say it could compare to more expensive highlighters. The middle shade is absolutely perfect (champagne shade) and looks so glowy on the skin without looking shimmery. Read more here.

Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb - Diamond Milk

Lani sem imela enakega favorita v odtenku Fenty Glow, letos pa sem v Italiji kupila še svetlejši odtenek: Diamond Milk. Glos ima fajno gosto teksturo in se na ustnicah obdrži kar nekaj časa. Včasih ga uporabim kar namesto balzama za ustnice, ker je malce hranljiv. Ima njami sladek vonj.

Še en izdelek, kateri je bil moj najljubši že lani (v odtenku Fenty Glow). Letos pa sem izbrala svetlejši odtenek: Diamond Milk. The gloss has a thicker texture, so it sticks to the lips for a longer time. It's not sticky at all and feels a bit hydrating so sometimes I use it instead of lip balm. Also I love the sweet yummy scent. Plus the packaging is absolutely gorgeous.

Skindinavia The Makeup Finishing Spray - Oil Control

In še nazadnje sprej za utrjevanje ličil. Spet še en precej poznan izdelek v lepotni skupnosti. Gre nekako za cenejšo verzijo Urban Decay All Nighter spreja. Lepo utrdi ličila in manjša videz pudraste kože. Hkrati pa se ne čuti na koži in se hitro posuši. Tudi sprej je zelo fin in ne "zmoči" obraza.

Last but not least we have a setting spray. This one is actually a dupe for All Nighter, but I'm sure you knew that already. So again I got to try and see how it compares. I'd say it is great and it definitely replaces that spray. It fixes makeup very well and eliminates the powdery look. Plus it is lightweight and quickly dries. The nozzle is great and the mist is very fine, so it doesn't give you a wet look.

Wednesday, January 01, 2020
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