Beauty of a Lemon: blistex

Empties #29

Hi girls.

It's time to dive into my pile of empty products. I feel like I'm so good at emptying products lately, that I'm left with just a few unopened ones in my cupboards. That excites me and means that I'm going to be trying some new bits soon. So let's see what I like or did not like from this pile of trash...

Afrodita Cosmetics Orange Cream shower gel

I got this shower gel quite a long time ago. It has a nice creamy texture and it smells like Jaffa cakes or some orange sweets. Also it contains little pieces of cocoa. It was a really nice one but nothing extremely special.

Repurchase: maybe

Dvorec Trebnik Bubble Bath Lavender

I love bubbles and relaxing in the bath. Lvender is supposed to be very calming and soothing. I'm not a fan of it but in a bubble bath it was quite nice. I mixed it with any other scent though. It created nice bubbles but nothing outstanding. It was nice though.

Repurchase: not sure

Balea After Sun Shower gel

This shower gel is a must for summer time. It cleanses your skin off any chlorine and salt while it also soothes the skin which has been on the sun all day long. It has a coconuty scent to it, which is very summery. I do really like it.

Repurchase: yes

Balea Shower & Oil pearls

I got this shower gel because it's supposed to have oil pearls in it and my skin needed some hydration. I didn't see any major difference in dryness of my skin, but at the end I fell in love with the scent. It was very peachy, fruity and refreshing.

Repurchase: maybe

La Roche Posay Effaclar Ultra Micellar Water - Sensitive Skin & Micellar Water Oily Skin

I loved these Micellar Waters. To be exact, I cannot tell the difference between the sensitive one and the one for oily skin. They're very effective and remove even a stubborn, ultra black mascara. My eyes don't get irritated and the skin loves them. After switching to other makeup removers I've realized that these have been one of the best micellar waters I've used. Plus I have love for LRP skincare since everything I try, is very gentle to the skin and usually works. I know the prices is a bit steep but if you have troubled or sensitive skin, you might wanna try any of these. Read a full review here.

Repurchase: yes

CadeVera Lotion Eye Make-Up Removing Pads

I buy these for any trips. I've had the ones with oil solution but now I tried the lotion version. They're not the best since they can smear your mascara a bit and it takes time to take it off. Plus they do irritate my eyes sometimes. Though they're really convenient, being already soaked and nicely packaged.

Repurchase: maybe

Jessa Intimate Wash - Sensitive

Some bloggers have raved about this intimate wash, so of course I had to try it. Some also use it for the face. But I used it the original way and it was a nice wash. All though I didn't notice anything special. It doesn't have any fragrance to it, which I liked.

Repurchase: maybe

Afrodita Cosmetics Body Mousse

This body mousse was so lovely. It's a body lotion with a texture of a mousse which is fun to use but at the same time it absorbs very quickly which I love. It's perfect when you are in a hurry or don't want to wait for the lotion to sink in. It's scented with strawberries and omg it's an amazing scent. The only thing I didn't like about it, is the small red pearls which are supposed to dissolve when you're massaging the mousse into your body. Sometimes it would take some time for them to dissolve and would leave a bit of a stain behind. But other than that I loved it.

Repurchase: yes

Rexona Invisible Anti-Perspirant Active Protection +

I like Rexona deodorants, but after trying this one, it is now my winner. I always choose the ones for black and white clothing. This one lasts even longer and acts even more when you get active. I mostly also love this one for the scent because it's kind of a powdery one and out of all other Rexona deodorants, this one doesn't make me choke on it.

Repurchase: already have

Rexona Invisible Anti-Perspirant spray Aqua

This one is always nice. It does the job and keep you "stinky-free" for a long 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

Batiste Dry Shampoo - Tropical scent

My favorite Batiste scent - it's just so nice, literally tropical, coconuty. I really like Batiste dry shampoos even tough they're not transparent, so they still leave a white residue, however they're kind of better than all the other ones.

Repurchase: yes

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. They don't separate or anything, so it's easy to use them.
Repurchase: yes (always)

Blistex Conditioning Lip Balm

I switched to this lip balm for a while because I got too bored of Labello Classic. And it was nice and not too greasy. I love it a while back and I still think it's a nice one. Though I'm back to Labello because in these cold days it seems to hydrate my lips the best.

Repurchase: maybe

Vichy Quenching Mineral Mask

I've received these new Vichy masks but it took me a while to try them. I did love this one. It's nicely hydrating with a clear gel texture. I cannot say that it would be good for long term but when you need some extra hydration, it is very nice.

Purchase: maybe

Nivea Q10 Anti Age Hand cream

At the moment I'm very lost at the hand cream department as each one of the ones I own, just don't work for me. All though this is the only one that I can say, works very good. It's a bit thicker but dries down quickly and is not greasy at all. But mostly it hydrates my hands the best. Also love the scent.

Repurchase: yes

Biotherm Biosource Foaming Cleanser

This is a thick mousse cleanser. It turns into a creamy consistency when mixed with water. It's not extremely foamy but it cleanses the skin deeply without leaving it extra dry. I did like it a lot but it's quite an expensive product.

Repurchase: no

CadeaVera Cleansing Face Wipes

I featured these in "Disapointing products" post. So of course I hated these. Somewhere on the packaging it says they're suitable even for sensitive skin. But oh my, they sting your eyes and skin. I don't usually have problems with irritation but these were absolutely horrendous. Also they're very soaked and smells just very artificial so they're very bad. At the end I used them for swatches, just to not throw them away.

Repurchase: hell no

Friday, December 21, 2018
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August Favorites 2018

august

Hi girls.

I'm back from vacation and am motivated to get back into blogging. I love beauty and I just need to start talking more about the things I really love. Summer months for me are not much about experimenting with my makeup and I wear less of it, so I don't want to repeat myself all the time about what I wear on my face. I found that I am using a lot of my yearly favorites, which you can find here. But for now, let's see what I discovered previous month and there are also some products that I gladly took with me on vacations.

Živjo punce.
Sedaj, ko sem nazaj iz poletnega oddiha, sem motivirana, da spet bolj redno pišem na blogu, saj rada delim lepotne izdelke nad katerimi sem navdušena. Hkrati pa poleti nisem nosila kaj veliko makeupa, ker je bilo res zelo vroče in zato nisem eksperimentirala z njim. Moja trenutno najljubša ličila pa lahko najdete v objavi tukaj. V tej objavi pa vam bom opisala nekaj izdelkov, ki so me navdušili v prejšnjem mesecu in sem jih z veseljem vzela tudi s seboj na potovanje.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL Wet Skin Gel SPF 50+
I've talked about this suncare in my previous post here. So after trying it a couple of times, I also took it with me to my vacation on Hvar. I absolutely loved it. I didn't wanna get sunburned and I trusted this sun care and it worked amazing. I was quite pale at the begining so I applied it two or three times per day. I absolutely didn't get burned even when I jumped in the water and was on a floatie. Though I hid a bit in the shade too. Texture is great because it spreads so easily and is not visible at all. It leaves a bit of a layer but is not that greasy as any other sunscreens. Though you can notice it if you get it on your bikini. Plus the packaging is quite big (250ml) so I'm left with just a couple uses.

O tej sončni kremi sem govorila v prejšnji objavi tukaj. Tako, da sem jo po preizkušanju vzela tudi s seboj na Hvar in sem jo z veseljem uporabljala. Moja koža je bila zelo svetla in verjetno bi me takoj opeklo, ampak sem se mazala s to kremo dvakrat ali trikrat na dan. Sicer sem se malo bolj zadrževala v senci ampak sem tudi nekaj časa preživela na soncu in me sploh ni opeklo. Tudi kopala sem se kar dosti in poležavala na blazini na vodi in je obdržala svojo vodoodpornost. Teksturo ima res fajn, ker se zelo hitro razporedi ter je transparentna. Na koži pusti rahel sloj, vendar ni tako mastna kot druge kreme. Še vedno pa se lahko opazi na kopalkah, če se nerodno razmažeš. Ker je embalaža precej velika (250ml) mi jo je ostalo še čisto malo.

Lush Plum Rain shower gel

I bought this shower gel last year in London. It's a smaller packaging, so it's perfect for travel, which was perfect for my summer vacation. It's such a nice fresh scent: has tones of apricot, plum and mandarin. It's not a typical zesty scent but it definitely refreshes you. Though you have to be careful to wash it off nicely because the gel texture is quite a dark purple and it could get onto your clothes. You can also get it in stores in Slovenia.

Ta tuš gel sem kupila lani v Londonu. Ker je potovalna embalaža sem ga hranila za potovanje in je bil res priročen. Ima zelo lep svež vonj po marelicah, slivah ter mandarinah. Ni tipičen "kisel", saden vonj, ampak je prijetno osvežilen. Ker pa ima temno vijolično barvo, ga moreš dodobra sprati s sebe, da se kakšna pikica ne pozna na svetlih oblačilih. Dobite ga lahko tudi v slovenskih Lush trgovinah.

Clinique Moisture Surge
This product is so hyped up but I never really had a chance to try it until I received this small sample. I took it with me on vacation and have loved it. It has a true gel texture which I never tried before. You can use quite a big amount of it, but it won't feel sticky or greasy. It sinks in quite quickly and skin feels hydrated right away. It's just a bit different from other moisturizers and I like it a lot. Though I will probably save it for later because I need to use up some other moisturizers.

Ta krema za obraz je kar opevana v lepotnem svetu. Sem si jo želela kar nekaj časa preizkusiti in nato sem končno dobila en manjši vzorec. Vzela sem jo na morje in me je kar očarala. Ima teksturo gela, kar je precej drugače za kremo za obraz. Lahko jo naneseš kar veliko, ampak ne pusti lepljivega ali mastnega občutka. V kožo se kar hitro vpije in takoj pusti občutek vlaženja. Nekako je drugačna od drugih krem in mi je res všeč. Sicer pa bom ta vzorec shranila še za kasneje saj morem najprej porabiti ostale kreme za obraz.

Essie - Blanc

This is my favorite white nailpolish. I actually like to use it on my feet in the summer, because I'm just too lazy to put it on my hands. It lasts such a long time and it is a perfect formula. It has a nice brush which is not to thick and the formula is so opaque and not gloopy. I use two coats and my toe nails are then looking perfect. Plus, white on the toes makes you look more tanned and is a bit of a refreshment.

Tole je moj najljubši bel lak za nohte. Sicer sem za mazanje nohtov na rokah zelo lena, pa si poleti vedno mažem nohte na nogah. In skoraj vedno imam na nohtih ta lak. Res ima fajno formulo, ker ni tako gost ampak je lepo prekriven. Sama nanesem dva sloja in nanos izgleda popoln. Bel lak za nohte pa daje videz malce bolj zagorele kože in deluje tako sveže.

Blistex Lip Conditioner

I think I over-used the Labello Classic lip balm and my lips started to peel every other day. Then I remembered my old school favorite lip balm and I immediately purchased it. Though it doesn't make wonders, I think my lips really love it because it's so hydrating without being that greasy. So I definitely recommend you this one if you don't get along with Labello lip balms. Plus it's super cheap.

Že nekaj let skoz uporabljam Labello Classic balzam za ustnice in kar naenkrat so se moje ustnice začele lupiti. Zato sem si kupila balzam, ki sem ga uporabljala pred tem, da vidim ali mi je še vedno všeč. Ugotovila sem, da sicer ne dela čudežev, ampak je lepo vlažilen, brez da bi bil masten. Meni je všeč in če vam Labello balzami niso tako všeč, raje piporočam tega Blistex. In še poceni je.

Wednesday, September 12, 2018
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Empties #5

balea

Hello again with my "what I used up" post :) Every month or so I tell you how much I like doing these because I love throwing stuff away, so here we go again ^^

Balea Grapefruit showergel - I really loved this Grapefruit scent ! sooo fruity and sour & yummy ! Also it was creamy :3

Repurchase: yes (if they'll still have this or any other fruity scent)

Chilly antibacterial intimate detergent - I know this is kinda TMI but whatever :D ..I like this stuff more than the ones from Nivea. Also it is in a gel form and it's quite liquidy, but it is nice.

Repurchase: already have

Gliss kur Express Repair conditioner - I keep repurchasing this stuff because it is light-weighed and smell nice & I think it works fine & also I don't like putting oil all over my hair but I do like this all over my hair :) I usually spritz it on my wet hair.

Repurchase: yes (also maybe I'll try different version next time

Dessert Essence Organics Lemon Tea Tree shampoo for oily hair - I really liked the scent of this shampoo ! Also it was really clarifying but at the end of using it, my hair got used to it so it didn't work as good as before (it just started working like all my other shampoos). You can see the review here.

Repurchase: no (just because it's expensive)

Wella: Wellaflex hairspray (fullness for fine hair-ultra strong hold) - I loved the smell & it wasn't too heavy on the hair, but the spray thing on the bottle kept clogging. Also it wasn't that strong, but it was strong enough.

Repurchase: maybe

Balea anti-bacterial soap - I don't know the exact name of this one, but it is supposed to be for dry hands & if you wash your hands often. I kept repurchasing these kind of soaps because my hands were really dry & bad, but now I don't think I need it anymore so I'm using Lush soap :P

Repurchase: yes (in the future)

Oriflame Milk & Honey creamy soap bar - The scent was just too sweet & honey-like (which I don't like at all) so I used it for washing my brushes. I used it up because I don't like wasting products and it was a gift.

Purchase: nope

Essence nail polish remover (coconut & papaya scent): I keep repurchasing this nailpolish remover because it doesn't dry my hands and removes nailpolish quite well + it's cheap.

Repurchase: already have

Catrice Light-Reflecting concealer - This is the second time I purchased this product. As much as I liked it, it just runs out so quickly & they have already replaced these ones, so I won't even try a new version.

Repurchase: nope

Blistex lipbalm: Raspberry Lemonade blast - I like blistex lipbalms but some of them are just not good (I would recommend one I always purchase which is called: Daily lip conditioner). This one had just too sweet of a scent which was weird.

Repurchase: nope !

H&M lipbalm: coconut & mango - I don't like using these kind of lipbalms but I did use it at home & I bought it because it smelled nice ^^

Repurchase: nope (they don't sell this one anymore - maybe I'll try any other)

Nail repair Microcell 2000 - This is my ultimate love for my split and broken nails. Everytime I use this stuff my nails just get cured and pretty. I know for some of people it doesn't work but for me it works perfect ! Keep in mind that I've tried Essie's Grow Richer and it did nothing for me (dissapointed !)
Repurchase: always (until I find something better - I'm open for recommendations ! :) )

Fresh & Clean makeup remover wipes - 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: yes, already have

Vandini peel-off mask (ananas&papaya) - OK, so let me tell you about this weird mask. It was goopy and not liquidy - like a weird gel that came out in pieces. Also the smell was just too much !

Purchase: hell no.

Montagne Jeunesse anti-stress peel-off mask - I liked this one, the scent was really fresh but I like the pomegranate one better :)

Repurchase: nope

L'oreal Perfect Clean Detoxifying foaming gel for face - Love this stuff ! The scent was just so fresh and it worked well. Also the pad or "scrublet" was useful and nice, so I kept it but I'm thinking about throwing it away and purchasing the one from Ebelin or sth.

Repurchase: yes (I want to try the exfoliating version first - but that'll be after I finish all my face washes)

Nivea Pure Effect Anti-spot day cream - Love this stuff. I stopped using it for a while but recently started using it and I used it up. In the past years they've repackaged this product but the product always remained blue. I know it is supposed to be a day cream but I use it as a night cream because few years ago it was a night cream ! It keeps my skin a bit mattified but also it helps with pimples and other impurities.

Repurchase: yes

Duchesse cosmetic pads - These are just cheap and nice. I like using them so I keep repurchasing them, but I won't show them anymore because you might have seen them already in empties :P

Repurchase: yes (always)

You can search for more empties on my blog in the right navigation bar !

p.s. Let me know what you think of these products :)

Love and Lemons, Simona

Saturday, May 24, 2014
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