Živjo punce.
Že dolgo se nisem oglasila na blogu. Preprosto nisem imela energije in spet imam neke težave z zdravjem - o katerih vas ne bi dolgočasila, saj ima vsak svoje probleme. Danes pa vam predstavim moje favorite meseca februarja. Te izdelke sem res redno uporabljala...

Hi girls.

It's time for a new post. I've been waiting a while to post it because I simply didn't have energy or could not be bothered because I had some health issues again. But I don't want to bore you with that, so let's just introduce you to my monthly favorites. These products I've been really using a lot...

Max Factor Facefinity All Day Flawless Foundation - 40 Light Ivory

Zadnji mesec in pol sem uporabljala to tekočo podlago. Pudrov ne menjam tako pogosto, vendar se je pozimi moja koža spet malce spremenila in je povrhnjica bolj suha, zato ji Revlon Colorstay ne odgovarja, saj poudari suhe predele. Ko sem prejela to podlago, sem jo kar hitro začela testirati, saj bi tudi naj bila dolgoobstojna ter mi je predvsem padel v oči zelo svetel odtenek (na voljo je še svetlejši - 30 Porcelain) kar pri Max Factorju ne vidimo pogosto. Odtenek 40 je meni dovolj svetel in se lepo zlije s kožo. Tekstura je bolj tekoča, vendar je prekrivnost še vedno dobra: srednja. Ni tako prekriven kot kakšna "maska", pa vendar pusti lep naraven izgled in tudi finiš je naraven, malce matirajoč vendar ne preveč. Trenutno mi je všeč in se na koži obdrži ves dan, čeprav malce zbledi. Se mi pa zdi, da za poletje ne bo vredu, ker ni popolnoma matt in se bo z obraza hitreje stopil. 

I've been using this foundation a lot for the past month. My skin got a bit drier, so Revlon Colorstay foundation really emphasised the drier patches. Then I switched to this foundation and was quite impressed. I love that they have lighter shades available (there is also a paler one - 30 Porcelain) which is perfect for "Snow White" skin types. The texture is quite runny but coverage is still good enough: medium. It won't cover major imperfections though. The finish is natural and it stays on flawlessly for quite some hours with just a bit of fading. For now I love it, however I think when summer is here, this foundation will not be matt enough and will just slide off of my face.

Catrice Instant Awake Concealer - 005 Neutral Light

Catrice korektorji so eden tistih drogerijskih "must have" izdelkov, saj se običajno izkažejo za zelo dobre. Ta nov korektor je tudi mene navdušil. Sicer gre za bolj lahko, malce vlažilno teksturo. Pa vendar meni to trenutno paše, saj imam bolj suho kožo kot ponavadi. Lepo se zabriše in se ne vsede gubice pod očmi (seveda ob fiksiranju s pudrom v kamnu ali prahu). Ter ne zateguje kože saj ima malce vlažilen občutek. Pakiranje mi ni najljubše, pa vendar je priročno. 

Catrice concealers are quite great. This one I love that it's really lightweight and a bit hydrating because my skin has been on the drier side since it's winter time. It wears nicely and doesn't crease much under the eyes. Though of course you have to set it with a powder.

Avon HerStory Nude Suede Lipstick

Tale šminka se mi je priljubila, ker je odtenek lep "naraven". Nekako je bež, ampak ni preveč temen ali preveč svetel. V glavnem pristaja moji svetli polti. Hkrati pa je tekstura zelo udobna. Je na pol matt in ne izsuši ustnic. Tako, da je udobna za nošenje čez dan. Tudi obstojnost je kar dobra, čeprav ne ostane na ustnicah ob mastnih jedeh. Všeč mi je tudi saden vonj.

This lipstick I've been mainly loving because of the nice nude shade. It's kind of beige but not too light or too dark. It has a nice semi-matt finish, so it stays on for quite a while. Plus the smell is nicely fruity. 

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.

To poletje je eno izmed najbolj vročih in vročina še kar ne pojenja. Pri meni se to kaže v lenosti kar se lahko opazi tudi pri ličenju, saj se verjetno vse zavedamo, da se ličila hitro stopijo z obraza. Zato sama posežem po bolj minimalističnemu videzu z nekaj triki, ki mi dajejo udoben občutek ter svež videz tudi. Seveda je pri tem nujna uporaba izdelkov z dolgo obstojnostjo.

Trenutno je moja koža v najboljšem stanju do zdaj. To pripisujem negi z dvojnim čiščenjem kože (odstranitev ličil z micelarno in nato globinsko čiščenje z gelom z uporabo ščetke). Prav tako pa ne nanašam preveč krem - ravno toliko kolikor moja koža potrebuje. V vročini je manj več, pa vendar si želim tudi malo poenotenosti kože.

Hi girls.

This year we have been blessed (or cursed?) with heat waves. And with that comes the laziness facing with the fact that your makeup will probably melt off right away. Well, it's true and I do not understand the girls who still put on a whole cake face in this heat. Instead, I'd like to talk about how I do my makeup for very hot weather. Keeping it minimal is the key and using the right products which don't smear as fast. At the moment my skin is in the best condition it's ever been and the reason is probably behind double cleansing (micelar water + face wash using face brush which very deeply cleanses my skin) and not putting too much product on my face, not even many creams. So I don't need a lot of coverage, but still I want my skin to look even despite of my redness and freckles.

To brighten up and freshen the look, I usually use some kind of lip product. I like my lipsticks to be creamy and in bright orangey shades. That's why the Rimmel Moisture Renew lipstick in the shade: In love with ginger (660) is perfect for me. The texture is not drying, however it still wears nicely. To prolong the wear, I apply one layer, then pat it with handkerchief and apply another one.

And to finish off, a setting spray is a must in the summer. I tried the Avon Mark Setting spray. It fixes makeup and eliminates the powdery look. You can also use it to prep the skin for makeup. I do think it makes my makeup a bit more long lasting, however sometimes it hardens up my hair when I'm not careful with spraying. It is a good cheap alternative, however it probably won't replace my UD All Nighter spray.

Fresh & Clean Makeup-Remover Wipes (normal skin) 

I like these. They remove my makeup well & they smell nice. Also the packaging is nice with that plastic top (+ I've seen these on sale a lot !) 

Repurchase: probably

CadeaVera Anti-Spot Cleansing wipes (Young) 

The scent 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. 

Repurchase: probably

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 quite thin, but they totally work and I would say they're nice ! 

Repurchase: yes (always)

Shiseido Ultimune Serum 

I really like this serum. It is expensive as hell, however the texture is amazing. It is really light-weight, hydrates your skin and leaves it a bit softer and nicer. 

Purchase: I do really want to buy it !

Garnier Mineral Protection anti-perspirant 
While I really like Rexona deodorant, I found that this one works on me as greatly as well. This one doesn't leave any white marks and protects me even when I'm running around and being hot. Still I might switch to Rexona in summer months, however I recommend both.
Repurchase: maybe

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.

Ker me je veliko punc že vprašalo katera maskara je moja najljubša, tokrat posvečam objavo prav temu. In o svojih najljubših maskarah sem tudi veliko zapisala na blogu, tako da si boste lahko pogledale vse podrobnosti.

Imamo različne preference, jaz pa od maskare pričakujem, da trepalnicam doda veliko volumna ter jih lepo loči. Dolžina mi ni tako pomembna, vendar more biti vseeno opazna. Za nanašanje maskare si vzamem kar nekaj časa, saj včasih tudi s posebno krtačko še enkrat ločim trepalnice in nanesem končen sloj, če je le to potrebno. Trepalnic pa ne viham z uvijalcem, saj mi je to nepotrebno. Kljub temu ga priporočam, če želiš, da tvoje trepalnice izgledajo še daljše in lepo ukrivljene - res pomaga ! Torej, ne iščem ekstra podaljševanja, ker imam že dovolj dolge trepalnice. Ne morem pa niti našteti koliko različnih maskar sem že preizkusila - nekatere predstavljene maskare so že prazne, vendar sem obdržala embalažo za to objavo, vendar bi jih ponovno kupila :) Na povezavah pa si lahko ogledate podrobnosti ter kako maskare izgledajo na mojih trepalnicah.

Hi girls !
I know many have asked me which mascara is my favorite. To be honest I cannot choose just one, however here are my top favorite mascaras. I blogged about them as well, so you can get into detail about each one and see how they look on my eyelashes.
We all have different preferences but I mainly expect a lot of volume from mascaras. I don't care much about lenghtening. I take quite some time to apply mascaras and sometimes even use a separate brush for lashes. I don't usually curl my lashes but if you want nice curl and longer effect, I recommend it. So, my lashes are naturally quite long and I want lots of volume while nicely separated lashes.
Also I don't even know how many mascaras I've tested throughout the year but especially for this post I even kept some empty packaging. These are the mascaras I like and would definitely repurchase again. Also make sure to click on the links so you can see details and how each mascara looks on my lashes.

The brush is plastic and bristles are spread out nicely, so they catch each eyelash and separate them. It adds nice amount of volume while lifting up my lashes and also elongating them. I just love how easy it is to apply mascara with this brush. You can brush through many times without clumping. I'd recommend two thin layers. Also it promises long-lasting formula which is totally true. The gorgeous sleek but luxurious packaging makes it even more special.

MAC Haute & Naughty -> link here

Ta maskara je 2 v 1: za definirane ali goste trepalnice, saj "ima 2 krtački". Velika, gosta krtačka omogoča naraven ali drzen izgled. Majhna krtačka pa Je ekstra črna, lepo loči trepalnice in doda ekstra volumna. Ima sicer precej umeten vonj, vendar sčasoma izgine. Žal pa se mi včasih tudi fajn odtisne na vekah, ker trepalnice tako zelo podaljša.

This mascara has dual-wiper system that offers either defined or voluminous lashes. The big, fluffy one is just great. Plus it has normal "hair" (not plastic) . It gives your eyelashes a nice amount of volume and also lengthens them nicely + it doesn't clump at all ! One thing I've noticed is that mascara smelled on my lashes like plastic - I literaly could smell it for an hour. It's weird, but it doesn't bother me that much.

Avon & Big False Lash -> link here

Ta maskara obljublja predvsem veliko volumna in pa tudi morda učinek umetnih trepalnic. Krtačka je velika ampak ima standardni izgled. Lepo loči trepalnice ter jih ne zlepi. Predvsem pa jim podari veliko volumna. Morem vas opozorit, da ima ta maskara odlično obstojnost in morem sama za učinkovito odstranitev uporabit odstranjevalec na oljni osnovi. Maskara naj ne bi bila vodoodporna, ampak se občuti tako, zato je ena mojih najljubših (primerna tudi za zelo mastne veke).

This mascara offers volume and a bit of "false lash" effect. The brush is quite usual, but a bit big. It separates the lashes and doesn't clump them up. I do feel like I get a lot of volume with this mascara, plus it's really easy to use. It does have a long staying power and usually I need to use an oil-based makeup remover due to it's durability. It's not waterproof, however longlasting which I really need sometimes. I don't have anything bad to say about it.

- Je katera izmed teh maskar tudi Vaša najljubša ?

Hi girls !
Today I wanted to share a few thoughts on makeup bits I've been trying lately and show them on my face as well. There have been so many new launches and these are not all that I've tested through but they seem the best option for a bronzed/coral makeup look.

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L'Oreal Infallible Mattifying Base
I always start with a mattifying/hydrating cream, however then I mostly use a primer like this one. It's based on silicone so it makes a smooth, even complexion, great for applying makeup. Also it helps a bit with my oily skin.

Catrice HD Liquid Coverage Foundation - 010 Light Beige
There's been quite a lot of talk about this product amongst Slovenian beauty bloggers, so I had to try it. Also because it promises light weight texture and matt effect which I totally need on my oily skin. I'd say that it is not too matt and not too shiny. On my skin it lasts for a few hours without moving around and also it doesn't feel heavy at all. I do need to powder my skin as well and I don't feel like it could last up to 24h as it claims. The only thing I dislike about it is the packaging which has a pump to distribute the foundation, however the hole on the top is so small so you could make a lot of mess. Also I can't believe that the lightest shade almost matches my porcelain complexion.

Deborah Radiance Creator Highlighting Concealer - 02 medium
I've talked about this product before here. The coverage is not the best, however I like how easy it applies and blends. Shade 02 medium is perfect. It still brightens the area while being a bit peachy to neutralise purple undertone.

Ebelin Makeup Sponge
Such a great discovery ! I've shown you this sponge in my latest haul (here). So now I can tell you more about it. It's a really soft sponge, which I feel like is hard to find in the drugstore. While most people use it to apply foundation, I use it to blend my foundation at the end and make it look even or flawless. I definitely recommend it. Plus it looks cute/colorful.

Catrice Eyebrow Filler 
This is the only product I haven't changed in two years. So if you have any recommendations for a similar product, leave them below. If you're lazy with your brows, you definitely need it. It gives color to your brows with just a few swipes of a brush and then they look put together and really nice. You can read more about it here.

Freedom Makeup Pro Strobe palette
I've been using this contouring/strobing palette for some months now and it's really nice. Some shades are quite cool and look very natural on the skin. Also sometimes I like to highlight. For the price, I think it's a nice palette. You also get a contouring brush with it which is really useful and makes contouring easier ! You can get it on licila.si - here.

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Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion - Eden
My favourite eye shadow primer when I need a really long lasting eye shadow. I won't say much but it does the job the best and has a bit of coverage which my veiny eyelids do need. Read a review here.

L'Oreal Miss Hippie mascara
Sometimes I just can't believe how many mascaras companies make. Though L'oreal makes one of my favorite ones. This one leaves your eyelashes with a quite natural, unruly look. If you really like to separate your lashes then this one might not be for you. However, it gives my lashes a nice amount of volume and lenghtens as well.

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Bourjois Souffle de Velvet 01 Orangelique
Another novelty from Bourjois. There's been such a hype around Velvet Matt lipsticks, which I never tried and then these came out. The texture is thin, easy wearing and comfortable on the lips. It's more of a sheer colour but buildable. The finish is matt but it doesn't dry out my lips too much. Though the smell is so artificial - gladly it disappears quickly.

Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray
This year I struggled with makeup melting off of my face. I just have oily skin so I can't do much other than prime and set well. So I finally splurged on this spray to finish off my makeup. It doesn't leave you matt or keep oils away completely, however it definitely makes your makeup long lasting. Makeup can still wear off, however very evenly and there aren't any cracks in foundation. Also the spray is really fine and so easy to use.

Živjo punce.

Čeprav nas že celo leto spremlja trend mat šmink, pa le te poleti običajno zamenjamo za bolj sijoče ter vlažilne teksture. Sama ne maram šmink, ki mi izsušijo ustnice, zato imam raje takšne vlažilne in kremaste. Le te pa običajno niso tako dobro obstojne ter zahtevajo ponovno nanašanje čez dan. Tako Avon predstavlja rdečilo z leskom glosa. Gre za šminko, katera je obogatena s sadnimi izvlečki (gladilna papaja, vlažilno granatno jabolko ter negovalno kokosovo olje) za ohranjanje vlaženja ustnic.

Hi girls.
Another day another lipstick post. I feel like all I read about on blogs are matt lipsticks. However, these can be worn all year around, but for summer it's fun to change it up a bit and wear shiny, moisturizing lipsticks. To be honest, I prefer moisturizing lipsticks because I hate the feeling of dryness. But with that I sacrifice the longevity of lip products. And so, Avon presents lippies with a look of a gloss. It's a lipstick, enriched with fruit extracts (smoothing papaya, moisturizing pomegranate and nourishing coconut oil) to ensure your lips to stay hydrated.

Shine Burst šminke so torej zelo vlažilne ter prihajajo v 15 sijočih odtenkih. Plastična embalaža je čudovita in trendna saj je v različnih metalik odtenkih. Prav tako mi je všeč, da je ozka ter je sama šminka oblikovana ožje, kar je meni enostavneje za nanos in popravljanje čez dan. Tekstura je lahkotna ter se kar zlije na ustnicah in pusti sijoč, vlažilen učinek. Pigmentiranost je bolj prosojna, vendar se jo da nadgraditi. Obstojnost ni odlična, vendar se razlikuje od odtenkov.
Cena pa je zelo ugodna (4,5€ - več tukaj).

Shine Burst Gloss Sticks are a moisturizing lippies with a shiny effect, in 15 colors. The plastic packaging is so trendy, being in different metallic shades. Also I love that the packaging and product is thin because it's easier to apply and store in the bag. Texture is really creamy and glides on so easily while leaving a hydrating feeling. I'd say that pigmentations is not the best and varies based on different shades. Still you can build it up. Because these are so glossy, the longevity is not great but again I feel like it's different based on a shade. Also they're really affordable (4,5€) 

Preizkušena odtenka:

Berry Burst - dobesedno obarva moje ustnice in zato odtenek traja več ur in izgleda kot da so naravno obarvane (kakor bi jedla maline ali kakšno drugo živo obarvano sadje). Sama barva je "malina " oz. pink z rdečim podtonom.

Nude Shine - naraven, bež-rjav odtenek z majhnimi bleščicami. Po uživanju hrane ali pijače, na ustnicah ostanejo samo še bleščice, torej obstojnost ni najboljša.

Berry Burst - is a pinky-reddish color. I'd say it's a raspberry shade. Also it is more longlasting since it gives my lips a literal tint (looks like I've eaten some berries).

Nude Shine - natural, beige-brown shade with some silver sparkle. After eating and drinking you're left just with sparkles which can be kind of annoying. It's a pretty shade but not longlasting.