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.
Opazila sem, da res z veseljem kupujem mini oziroma majhne različice ličil. Verjetno se strinjamo, da izgledajo takšne embalaže res luštno. Hkrati pa če želim preizkusiti malce dražje izdelke, se mi zdi ful fajn, da le tega preizkusim, da se izognem katastrofalnemu nakupu. Seveda če preračunamo, je nakupovanje takšnih izdelkov morda dražje, vendar jih jaz raje kupim, ker ne vem ali mi bodo všeč. Takšne mini oziroma potovalne izdelke lahko po večini kupite v Sephori in podobnih trgovinah z ličili. Kakšne negovalne izdelke in produkte za kožo pa dobite tudi v klasičnih drogerijah. Hkrati pa če radi letite in ste omejeni na ročno prtljago, se morate tudi držati pravil koliko tekočin lahko vzamete s seboj in je takrat takšna opcija res fajn. Sicer pa kakšne šampone itd. je fajn samo prelit v majhne embalaže.

Hi girls.

I noticed that I'm quite obsessed with buying mini sized products. First of all they look so cute but then again if I want to try an expensive makeup product, sometimes I'd rather just test it firstly to see how it performs on me. If you calculate it, buying mini sized products might be a bit more expensive but in my opinion if you can sometimes avoid a disastrous purchase, it's worth it. Mostly you can find mini/travel options for makeup in Sephora and such. But for skincare and other, you can get it even in drugstores or sometimes it's a gift with purchase. Plus if you always travel with hand luggage, you're limited to how much liquid you can take with you, so these come in handy. Though I'd advise you to sometimes use up one packaging and then fill it up with what you have at home.

Benefit Hoola Bronzer 

Ne spomnim se, da bi kdaj sploh porabila rdečilo za lička ali bronzer. Zato se mi takšna ideja majhnega bronzerja zdi super odločitev. Le tega sama vzamem s seboj res povsod kamor grem in še vedno se mi ni uspelo prebiti do dna. Odtenek je super, ker ni topel in izgleda precej naravno na koži.  Velikost embalaže pa je res pravšnja. Čopič, ki sem ga dobila zraven pa sicer ni najbolj uporaben, kar me ne moti.

I can't remember that I'd ever used up a blush or a bronzer. So purchasing a smaller bronzer was a perfect decision. I literally take it everywhere I go and I still haven't hit the pan. I think the shade is great as it's not too orangey and it looks very nice on the skin, not patchy at all. The brush might be useless but the actual size of packaging is just great.

Benefit Galifornia Blush

Še en Benefit potovalen izdelek za lička. V embalaži izgleda zelo oranžno, vendar, če so vam všeč marelični odtenki, je ta res lep. Z rahlim nanosom, daje licem pravšnjo barvo. Izgleda lepo in lička delujejo živa. Odtenek je tudi super za poletja in festivalsko sezono. Kvaliteta pa je prav tako kot pri bronzerju odlična, tako da mi je res všeč.

Another great mini cheek product by Benefit. It might looks scarily orange in the pan, however if you love peachy blushes, this one is just beautiful. With a light swipe, it gives you right amount of color. Plus the color is great for summer time and festival season. The quality is great and I just love it.

Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray

Tole je eden izmed mojih "must have" izdelkov, ko potujem. Je verjetno eden izmed najboljših sprejev za fiksiranje ličil. Tega majhnega hranim za potovanja ali dolge dneve. Všeč mi je, ker mojega obraza ne matira popolnoma in ga ne "zategne". Hkrati pa dobro osveži obraz, odstrani pudrast videz ter ličilom podaljša obstojnost. Iz spreja pa se razprši zelo fina meglica, kar redko opazim pri drugih sprejih.

This is a must when travelling. It might really be one of the best setting sprays. I've used up a big bottle and have been keeping small one for when travelling. I like that it doesn't completely mattify my skin, so it doesn't give you a tight feeling. But mainly it's great because it makes your makeup a bit more long lasting and it definitely eliminates a powdery look. The spray on these is great: it's very fine and covers the whole face quickly. 

Makeup Forever Ultra HD Microfinishing Loose Powder

Tudi puder v prahu kar težko porabiš, ker ga za eno uporabo potrebuješ precej malo. Tako se mi ta potovalna velikost zdi popolna. Embalaža pa je super, saj je oblikovana tako, da prah ne uide iz sita in ne leti povsod. Tekstura pudra je zelo fina in lahkotna ter se lepo zlije s kožo. Sam izdelek se mi za takšno ceno ne zdi tako poseben, vendar deluje.

Again, loose powders go a long way and if you don't use them regularly, this kind of "travel" size is just perfect. I love this packaging because it has a stopper, so the powder doesn't fly up everywhere. But the actual powder is very light and blends into the skin easily. I don't think it's that amazing for the price, but it's nice.

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Liquid - Opal

V Parizu sem kupila Becca set z osvetljevalcema v prahu ter tekoči obliki, v odtenku Opal. Sicer sem mislila, da mi bo najbolj všeč kompaktni osvetljevalec, vendar me je tekoči popolnoma presenetil. Kompaktni izgleda precej bleščeče, medtem, ko se tekoč precej lepše zabriše in zlije s kožo, tako da izgleda bolj naravno. Enostavno ga je uporabljati in končen učinek je res lep. Sama ga zabrišem kar s prsti in včasih na vrh nanesem transparenten puder, da odstranim lepljivost, ki pa ni tako moteča.

I bought a Becca set with Powder & Liquid highlighter in the shade Opal in Paris (see the haul here). I thought I would prefer the pressed powder, however I was stunned by the liquid highlighter. The powder looks a bit too glittery while the liquid blends in nicely and leaves such a natural nice sheen on the skin. It's so easy to use and the effect is just perfect. I mostly blend it in with my fingers and sometimes set it with translucent powder even though the texture is not really sticky.

Hi girls.

Long time no see. I've enjoyed my summer and unfortunately the creativeness left me a bit. I didn't try as many products as I should, plus I kind of wanted to stay faithful to my favourites. Sometimes I just lose a will to do anything about beauty because I don't discover anything that would wow me, even though I couldn't imagine not using beauty products every day. Though it's about time I get back into routine. I'm not going to talk about anything special today but as I've been travelling a lot lately, let me show what I bring everywhere with me. I never bring full size products - only sunscreen or deodorant as such, because it saves my space and it mini travel products mean less weight - I like to pack light with no fuss.

Živjo punce.

Že dolgo je minilo od moje zadnje objave. Skratka nimam izgovorov, le to, da sem uživala poletje ter me je ustvarjalnost malce zapustila. Prav tako nisem preizkušala veliko izdelkov, temveč sem ostala zvesta kar nekaj svojim favoritom, zato nimam toliko idej za pisanje. Še vedno pa me lepotni svet spremlja povsod. Skratka, s to objavo upam, da pridem v svojo normalno rutino. Govorila bom o izdelkih, ki so me spremljali na veliko potovanjih. Plus, morem omenit, da se navdušujem nad produkti v potovalnih embalažah - še katera z veseljem kupi mini izdelke ? Sama s seboj res nikoli ne nosim celih embalaž, saj zasedejo precej prostora, plus dodajo veliko teže

The most important while being away is probably a skincare routine, however I keep it minimal and travel friendly. First of all, of course I bring a makeup remover. This season I got to try Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water which you can now get in a travel packaging to go everywhere with you. It's effective: takes off my makeup very well and doesn't sting.

After that I would always go in with another cleanser. For quite a while now, I've been using Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser (with cottonseed), however I'm not impressed. The thick moussy texture foams up nicely and doesn't feel too milky but it's deeply cleansing and not drying at the same time. However, when you're trying to take it off with water, it leaves a squeeky clean feeling under the fingers and it's not smoothly removing - it's just weird and I've never seen such thing. But of course I will be trying to use it up.

If I feel like it, I then spray my face with Thermal Water from Uriage. It's refreshing but gentle and nice.

As for daily moisturizing I carry with me Caudalie Vinosource Moisturizing Mattifying Fluid, (more about it here) which I've been loving and will probably be empty soon. Sometimes I repackage it into a small container. It's just a great mattifying cream with enough hydration. Plus it's very light weight.

For night time moisturizer I used Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Cooling Gel. It's very gel-like and gives me just enough moisture, while sinking in right away. If my skin was dry, I'd have to probably use something else.

Meni je najbolj pomembna rutina nege kože. Na potovanjih sicer ne uporabljam veliko izdelkov - sem precej minimalistična. Kljub temu pa ne pozabim na osnovne korake, ki skrbijo da moja koža ostane lepa. Za odstranjevanje ličil sem to poletje preizkusila Garnier micelarno vodico, ki jo sedaj dobite tudi v potovalni velikosti, kar je super. Moja ličila hitro in učinkovito odstrani ter mi je resj všeč.

Nato sledi drugo čiščenje. Trenutno uporabljam Clarinsov Gentle Foaming Cleanser, kateri me ni ravno navdušil, glede na ceno v redni prodaji. Gre za gosto, kremasto teksturo, ki se sicer kar lepo speni in ni preveč tekoča kot kakšno mleko. Lepo očisti kožo ter je ne zateguje, vendar za seboj pusti čuden občutek. Ko si to čistilo z vodo umivaš z obraza, imaš pod prsti čuden, suh občutek, kar ni prijetno. Česa takega še nisem občutila, vendar ga bom vseeno porabila.

Kadar želim, pa nato še obraz popršim z termalno vodo znamke Uriage. Tudi ta je v fajni potovalni embalaži ter poskrbi za osvežitev ter pomiritev kože.

Kot dnevno nego še vedno uporabljam Caudalie Vinosource matirni, vlažilni fluid, ki mi nudi ravno dovolj vlage, hkrati pa poskrbi, da se ne svetim hitro (več tukaj). Včasih jo iztisnem tudi v kakšno potovalno embalažo.

Za nočno nego pa sem trenutno uporabljala Clarins Hydra-Essentiel hladilni gel. Je zelo lahkoten, s teksturo gela, ki se zelo hitro vpije in nudi takojšnjo vlago. Če bi bila moja koža suha, pa bi morala uporabiti kaj bolj vlažilnega.

My hair care is the simplest as it can be. I always use Lush I Love Juicy shampoo: it's clarifying but doesn't strip the hair, so it leaves them very soft. That's why I don't need to use a conditioner. It is just my preference.

And if my hair gets flat or a bit greasy, I use Batiste Dry Shampoo (this one is in the Cherry scent). This travel packaging is a bit expensive if you think about it, however totally worth it.

Tudi nega las na potovanjih je pri meni bolj minimalna. Tako s seboj vzamem Lush I love juicy šampon, saj lepo očisti lase, hkrati pa za seboj pusti mehak občutek ter ne potrebujem balzama za lase.

Kadar se soočam s poležanimi ali malce mastnimi lasmi, pa mi na pomoč prihiti Batiste suhi šampon za lase. Cherry vonj ni moj najljubši, vendar me ne moti. Sicer pa ti mali suhi šamponi za količino niso ravno poceni.

Of course I always bring a shower gel in a smaller container. This Bubbly one is by Lush, from their Christmas Collection and it's so refreshing. Next time I might pour the bigger container into this small one.

And my favorite deodorant at the moment is Borotalco Invisible. I've previously had a version for Excess Sweating, which is amazing, but this one is good as well. It has a nice, light powdery scent, plus it doesn't leave white marks on your clothes.

Tuš gele kar redno menjavam, vendar spet s seboj ne vzamem velike embalaže. Tale Bubbly je od Lush-a, iz njihove božične kolekcije in diši zelo sveže. Ker je skoraj prazen pa bom naslednjič morda veliko embalažo istega gela prelila kar v potovalno.

In še moj trenutno najljubši deodorant: Borotalco Invisible. Pred tem sem uporabljala Excess Sweating različico, ki je bila naravnost čudovita, pa vendar je ta Invisible tudi super. Ima nežen vonj po pudru, ki ni premočen ter me zaščiti ves dan. Hkrati pa zaščiti moja oblačila ter na njih ne pušča madežev.

Hi girls !

Through the years of blogging I discovered many lip products. And of course it's so easy to test and buy lipsticks on every day occasion since 10 nude shades isn't enough right ? Sadly some of my faves were discontinued so I can't talk about them because you won't be able to test, sniff or take a look at them at your nearest beauty store. But here are some oldies and newer lipsticks which I will forever enjoy and love. If you want to see detailed swatches and more, please click the links to separate posts.

Živjo dekleta !

Šminke in izdelki za ustnice so najlažji nakup in testiranje je še bolj zabavno. Tako se mi je čez leta nabralo kup produktov, nekateri izmed pa izstopajo in sem jih z veseljem tudi že prej omenila na blogu. Čeprav je nekaj favoritov šlo iz prodaje, pa Vam danes predstavljam izdelke, kateri me niso nikoli razočarali in jih bom vedno z veseljem uporabljala ter morda tudi ponovila nakup. Za več informacij kliknite na posamezen link do podrobne ocene, opisa in več swatchov.

Clarins Natural Lip Perfector - Apricot Shimmer -> link

I've been obsessed with this one lately. Sadly it looks like I've used up almost all of it, however it is about time to finish it off. It's a pleasant vanilla scented gloss which on the lips feels more like lip balm as it is not sticky. It makes your lips really shiny and smooth but it is also hydrating. It's actually beautifying on the lips. And to me it is worth the money.

S tem izdelkom sem zanje čase tako obsedena, da je del vsakdanje rutine in ker ga s seboj nosim tudi v torbici, ga bo žal počasi zmanjkalo. Je glos z nelepljivo teksturo ter spominja na balzam za ustnice. Namreč ne samo, da ustnice izgledajo lepše ter bolj negovane, jih hkrati tudi navlaži. Super je za olepšanje ustnic ter je vreden svoje cene.

I was really excited about this lipsticks and after testing the rose shade, I also bought a coral one (which you can check out here). It's oil-infused to impart seductive color and high shine while hydrating your lips. The scent is yummy, fruity like mango.  The texture is very comfortable an light-weight so it's easy to wear, plus it feels hydrating. You can build them up into a nice opaque color and the finished look is shiny and it doesn't emphasise dry area. The longevity is not great, however I carry it around with pleasure and reapply after drinks or food.

Imela sem priložnost preizkusit tole kremasto šminko v roza odtenku, nato pa sem kupila še drugo v koralnem odtenku (katerega najdete tukaj). Gre za šminko, katera je poln olj za gladkost, nego in občutek ugodja. Diši zelo sadno po mangu. Tekstura je zelo udobna ter se komaj občuti na ustnicah. Gre za prosojno teksturo, ki se jo da lepo nadgraditi. Tako je super za pomladne ter poletne dni, ki prihajajo. Super je za suhe ustnice saj ne poudarja suhih predelov, temveč daje sijoč videz, ki pa ni enak glosu. Ni tako obstojna, vendar jo z veseljem nesem s seboj in nanesem ponovno po uživanju pijače.

This product really impressed me. It's a blusher and lipstick in one. Pink is usually not a color I gravitate to, however it surprised me. On cheeks it's a nice muted pink and on the lips it looks absolutely gorgeous. It might be drying, however it is long staying. Being creamy it does get a bit dirty, however I like the packaging with the mirror and the texture a lot, so I don't care.

Še en izdelek izmed cenovno dražjih. Gre za kremno rdečilo, ki pa ga lahko uporabiš tudi kot šminko za ustnice. Na ličkih je lepe, svetlo roze barve in daje naraven izgled. Najbolj pa mi je všeč na ustnicah, saj izgledajo čudovito. Roza ni moja najljubša barva, vendar, ko odtenek tako olepša ustnice, se mi kar priljubi. Embalaža ni tako higienična, čeprav je super, da ima ogledalo. Pa vendar pred nanosom vedno poskrbim, da so moji prsti ekstra čisti. Ja, nanos s prsti je tako preprost in končen izgled je naravnost čudovit.

It is a pinkish brown shade, a gorgeous darker nude for every day. At first it was a bit drying but I realised that if I put on a bit of lip balm, It's all fine. It is a long staying lip liner which is great, plus it lines up the lips greatly, so if you top it off with a lipstick, everything will look perfect.

Tole je črtalo za ustnice v roza-rjavem oz. temnejšem "nude" odtenku. Na začetku mi je bil res presuh, vendar sem ugotovila, da če spodaj nanesem malce balzama za ustnice, je odličen. Lepo se razmaže in očrta ter lepo definira ustnice. Pri čemer je izgled čudovit in v kombinaciji s kakšno šminko gre za perfekten izgled. Dodaten plus mu doda, da je zelo obstojen.

Last but not least, I saved my recent discovery, which are these mini The Balm long lasting lipsticks with sweet but a bit minty scent. With the perfect creamy texture they're really easy to apply and finish is completely matt which makes them very long lasting. Before applying I suggest putting on just a bit of lip balm, so it's easier to remove. All in all this lipstick is not as drying on the lips. Longevity is great as it doesn't just disappear with drinking. But like any other lipsticks, if I eat something greasy, it will start fading off in centre of the lips. To be honest I was surprised with these lipsticks and if I'd wear them all the time, I'd probably purchase one of the full-size ones. But mostly I wear the shade Sincere, because it's a great every day shade.

In še za na konec ena izmed mojih novejših pridobitev: dolgoobstojne šminke s sladkim vonjem s pridihom mentola. Te šminke imajo super kremno teksturo, ki se popolnoma posuši v mat videz. Pred nanosom pa priporočam, da ustnice navlažiš z balzamom pri čemer ni takoj prisotnega občutka suhosti. Na splošno pa šminka ni tako zelo izsušujoča. Obstojnost je odlična in po pijači ter hrani začne samo bledeti po sredini ustnic. Najraje pa nosim odtenek Sincere, ker je popoln za vsak dan.

L to R: Clarins Natural Lip Perfector - Apricot Shimmer  | Yves Saint Laurent - Rouge Volupté Shine - Rose Rive Gauche | Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge - Pale Pink | MAC Soar Lip liner | The Balm Meet Matt(e) Hughes Liquid Lipsticks (Committed & Sincere)