Živjo punce.

Spet en večji premor med objavami. Ta karantena pač ne vpliva dobro na mojo ustvarjalnost ali željo po tipkanju, ker se nič novega ne dogaja. Pa vendar mi je prišlo na misel, da vam danes predstavim moje najljubše podlage. Seveda so to tekoči pudri za mastno kožo, ker imam tak tip kože. Nekaj teh podlag boste našli v moji celotni zbirki tekočih podlag (tukaj). In ja, Dior in MAC podlago morem letos nujno porabiti, ker jima je rok uporabe potekel že en čas nazaj. Pa vendar se vonj in tekstura nista spremenila, zato sem ju obdržala. Pa preidimo na moje favorite tekočih podlag. Seveda je vsaka mastna koža tudi malce drugačna in morda ne bodo ustrezale vsaki koži. Jaz lahko rečem za te tekoče podlage, da jih bom uporabljala še naslednjih 10 let (če jih ne bodo dali iz prodaje)...

Hi girls.
It's been a while since I posted again. This quarantine is not doing anything good for boosting my creativeness but it's making me write even less. Well that's because nothing's been happening right now. Though I wanted to share my favorite foundations of all time. Some of them you can find in my foundation collection post (here). I know I should've thrown out Dior and MAC foundation, since they've probably been way past their expiration date. However the scent and texture are still the same, so they look all right. So let's see which are my favorite foundations. Keep in my that these for me are great for an oily skin - that's the type of my skin. I'm sure not every foundation works the same on everyone, but I still want to share what works great for me. And I would repurchase and use these foundations for 10 years or more (if they will not be discontinued) because I like them so much...

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

Tole je hibrid negovalne kreme ter tekočega pudra v enem. Namenjena je korekciji kože (poenoti polt, izenači ten, zmanjša videz rdečice...). Tekstura je gostejša, penasta. Z Zoeva 102 Silk Finish čopičem  se zelo lepo in hitro zabriše. Odtenek Fair je za mojo kožo ravno dovolj svetel, vendar ni popoln. Pa vendar se nekako zlije (naj vas swatch na roki ne zavede, ker na obrazu ni tako temen). Najbolj mi je všeč, da na koži pusti lep naraven učinek. Ena pumpica je dovolj za celoten obraz. Za popolno prekrivnost priporočam dve pumpici. CC krema je lahkotna in čez dan je na koži ne občutim. Moja koža po nekaj urah izgleda bolj mastna kot pri uporabi Revlon Colorstay pudra, vendar me ne moti saj izgleda naravno. Prekrivnost se čez dan zmanjša, vendar podlaga ne razpade narazen. Super je, da ima SPF 40. Ni najbolj obstojna podlaga - je v osnovi CC krema. Pa vendar se za tak izdelek obnese zelo dobro in mi je za vsak dan zelo všeč, saj ne daje občutka maske. Priročna je tudi za potovanja, ker embalaža ni steklena. Sicer je precej dražja, vendar je meni res všeč. Celotno objavo  in več fotografij si lahko pogledate tukaj.

I've always wanted to try It Cosmetics CC cream but it was hard to get my hands on it, since they don't sell it in Slovenia. As you can see I've been loving it ever since I bought it, so it soon became my favorite and I used up quite a lot of it. It is a CC cream, so it is not as full coverage as a liquid foundation and has some cream properties. It has a thicker texture but it applies so nicely with Zoeva 102 Silk Finish brush. Shade Fair might not be perfect for my skin as it is a bit darker, however it still blends nicely. I mostly love this "foundation" because how lightweight it feels on the skin and has a beautiful natural finish - it's not too matt. It offers just enough coverage with one pumps, however for full coverage you need two pumps. As for longevity, after a whole day of wear, my skin tends to become more oily in comparison to Revlon Colorstay. But still, it doesn't break apart, the skin just looks a bit more shiny. Though coverage is fading a bit. I love it for everyday because it doesn't give me a mask feeling. That's why it soon became my favorite. Also the packaging is great for travel since it's not glass. Full review and more pictures here.

Max Factor Facefinity All Day Flawless Foundation - 40 Light Ivory

Ta tekoča podlaga me je tako presenetila, da je po nekaj mesecih pristala med mojimi top tekočimi podlagami. Res stežka najdem tekoči puder, ki me res očara. Predvsem mi je 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. Pusti lep naraven, malce matirajoč izgled. Ko imam suho povrhnjico, tega ne poudari preveč ter ne zateguje kože. Na koži se obdrži ves dan, čeprav malce zbledi. Edino za poleti ne bo moja naj izbira, ker ne matira popolnoma. Več tukaj. 

This foundation is newer to my collection - I've had it for just a couple of months, but it has already slipped into my top 5 foundations. This foundation impressed me because when my epidermis got drier, everything emphasised the drier patches. However the texture of this foundation is lighter and it blends into the skin easier. I love that they have lighter shades available (there is also a paler one - 30 Porcelain) which is perfect for "Snow White" skin types. Coverage is not the best, but it's good enough for me (medium). The finish is natural and it stays on nicely for quite some hours with a bit of fading. Though I'm sure it won't be my favorite for summer because it's not matt enough.

Dior DiorSkin Forever - 010

Tole je verjetno najdražji puder v moji zbirki in ga preveč šparam. Letos ga morem porabit ali pa bo šel počasi v smeti zaradi roka uporabe. Sama embalaža je res čudovita, v matiranem steklu - čeprav mi je dvakrat padel na ploščice in se je steklo okrušilo. Podlaga je do srednje prekrivna in izgleda zelo lepo naravno na koži. Res jo olepša ter je na pol matt in sploh ne daje pudrastega izgleda. Prav tako lepo diši. Najsvetlejši odtenek je čisto malo pretemen za mojo kožo, vendar je kar vredu, če ga zmešam s posvetlitvenimi kapljicami.

Probably the most expensive foundation is this Dior one. I've been saving it too much, so I need to use it up, otherwise it will go into the trash since it's out of date. Even the packaging with frosted glass is amazing - thought I dropped it twice and it's cracked. It has medium coverage and looks very natural, not powdery at all. It is semi-matt so it won't stay on as long, however it is still great for oily skin. Basically I love it for the nice natural finish and it doesn't look oily on my skin. The lightest shade is tiny bit too dark for me, however I can mix it with lightening drops.

Hi girls.

Today I thought I'd do a different post to ease into fall makeup vibes. I've fallen out of routine of wearing much makeup in summer because it was so hot, which means that I stuck to a perfected skin and mascara vibes (post here). But then I have so much makeup that I don't use. So I want to kick myself in the butt and use everything I used to love. So today I'll talk you through some of makeup looks and trends I want to reintroduce into my routine. This could also be an inspiration for you...

Živjo punce.

Danes pa končno ena jesenska objava, da se končno zavemo, da je konec poletja. Sama sem poleti kar opustila uporabo veliko ličil, ker je bilo tako vroče, da so se ličila kar takoj stopila z obraza. Tako sem uporabljala ličila s katerimi sem dosegla popoln videz kože in dodala malo maskare (objava tukaj). Hkrati pa imam ogromno ličil, ki jih ne uporabljam in je ta objava nekakšna "brca v rit", da znova začnem oboževati ličila, ki jih že imam. Trendi so lahko tudi inspiracija za vas...

Bold lips

Fall is all about dark lips and also Halloween is approaching so it's time to dig out those dark lippies. My favorite dark lipstick which lasts a long time is shade Mauritius Dahlia by The Body Shop. Perfect berry but not too dark shade. Plus because it's matt you don't have to worry about transferring.

Jesen kar kriči po temnih odtenkih šmink, saj tudi prihaja noč čarovnic, tako, da je čas, da poiščem pravi jesenski odtenek. Moj najljubši temen odtenek šminke je Mauritius Dahlia od The Body Shop. Je popoln bordo odtenek, ki pa ni pretemen. Hkrati pa ker je matt šminka, ostane dolgo časa na ustnicah. Imam pa še kar nekaj drugih temnih odtenkov.

Blue eyeliner

This is where my Lancôme Grandiôse Liner comes into play again. Blue eyeliner just adds brightness to the eyes and as much as I'm lazy with eyeliner, the final look is totally worth it (on me here). Plus I need to use up this liner since I've had it for a while. It's the best blue eyeliner I've seen so far. The actual tip is very easy to use and the shade is very opaque, bright and just a perfect shade of blue. With this look I like to wear simple face makeup and just some nude lip.

Modro črtalo lepo osvetli oči ter samostojno zaključi makeup videz. Lancôme Grandiôse Liner je moje najljubše modro črtalo, ker ima tako lep moder odtenek, ki ni preveč živ, vendar je zelo dobro opazen ter odlično pigmentiran. Konica pa je enostavna za uporabo. K modremu črtalu dodam bolj preprost makeup na obrazu ter "nude" šminko. In čeprav sem pri črtalu kar lena, vendar je končen videz vreden (več tukaj).

Metallic Eyes

I am so lazy with eye looks lately, but when I do some makeup, I absolutely adore a bit of shimmer. My favorite eyeshadows for metallic looks are La Couleur Infallible by L'Oreal because they're so metallic and glittery. They're actually like pressed pigments and have the most beautiful reflect. Also sometimes I love using a bit of any highlighter (like Fenty Beauty - Hustla Baby) on top of eye makeup look.

Oči si ne rada ličim tako pogosto, vendar ko si, imam zelo rada nekaj sijaja na vekah. Moja najljubša senčila za bleščeč videz so La Couleur Infallible od L'Oreala, ker so zelo sijoča in bleščeča. So kot stisnjeni pigmenti. Včasih pa na vrh senčil rada dodam tudi kakšen osvetljevalec (kot je Fenty Beauty - Hustla Baby).

Smokey Brown Eye

I love it when I see someone with a very dark brown shade all over their eyes. Also underlined. It just feels a bit more grungy and interesting. Though I feel like this look really suits brown haired girls.

So for my complexion and blonde hair I love using MAC Satin Taupe, which is a purply brown shade. And for a darker look, I'll use browns from Lotique Dramatic Look palette.

Na drugih mi je zelo všeč tak temen, rjav, zadimljen videz na očeh. Prav tako na spodnji veki. Izgleda malce robustno in precej zanimivo, čeprav se mi zdi, da to paše večinoma samo rjavolaskam. Tako, da za svoj ten kože in svetle lase rada uporabim MAC Satin Taupe senčilo, ki je rjavo z vijoličnim podtonom. Za temnejši videz pa bom uporabila kakšen rjav odtenek iz Lotique Dramatic Look palete.


Mauritius Dahlia Matte Lip | Lancôme Grandiôse Liner - Saphir Mirifique 03 | L'Oreal La Couleur Infallible - Sahara Treasure | Fenty Beauty - Hustla Baby | MAC Satin Taupe | Lotique Dramatic Look (brown)

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.

Živjo punce.
Danes bom govorila o mojih najljubših višje cenovnih/luksuznih izdelkih za katere menim, da so vredni nakupa. Vključila sem tudi znamko MAC, za katero ne vem ali je bolj srednjega ranga, vendar se mi zdi, da njihovi izdelki niso tako zelo "dostopni". Seveda sam nisem preizkusila ogromno luksuznih izdelkov, vendar vem kateri so me res prepričali in katerih ne bi ponovno kupila. Tako, da bom omenila res tiste, ki izstopajo po kvaliteti. Res je, da teh izdelkov ne uporabljam vsakodnevno, saj imam kar nekaj drogerijskih favoritov, ki so vredu, ko ne nosim ličil ves dan ali za pomemben dogodek.

Hi girls.

Today I'm going to write about my favorite high-end products which I think are worth buying. I don't know if you put MAC in the same category, but I do because it's not that affordable in Europe. From trying some high-end products not all have met my expectations, so let's just mention the ones I'd definitely repurchase if I had too much money ha ha. And to be honest I do tend to use these products on more special occasions and such because I'm fine with using drugstore makeup for everyday look.



Dražjih tekočih pudrov pa imam res malo, saj jih je najbolje preizkusiti pred nakupom in sama sem tudi najbolj zadovoljna z Revlon Colorstay-jem. Dior Forever tekočo podlago pa sem kupila kar tako, ker se mi je zdela fajn, čeprav nisem prebrala ocen. Odtenek 010 ni tako svetel in je pozimi zame malce pretemen. Sicer so mi všeč res matirajoče podlage, Dior Forever pa obljublja sijaj ter matiranje hkrati. Zelo enostavno se zabriše, ne izsuši kože ter izgleda zelo naravno ter ne "pudrasto". Ravno ta izgled zdrave, lepe kože me je prepričal. Prav tako se občuti lahkotno. Sicer ni ta puder ni tako obstojen kot Revlonov, vendar je še vedno dovolj obstojen. Prekrivnost je srednja in izgleda precej naravno, čeprav prekrije nekatere nepravilnosti. Ima tudi zaščitni faktor 35.
Ta sprej mi je res spremenil rutino ličenja. Je najboljši sprej za fiksiranje ličil, ki sem ga preizkusila in si prav zasluži, da je tolikokrat omenjan v lepotnem svetu. Podaljša obstojnost ličil ter poskrbi, da ličila ne izgledajo tako "pudrasto". Razprši se zelo fino in na obrazu ni videti kapljic, prav tako ne daje mokrega videza in se hitro posuši. Je zelo lahkoten in ga na obrazu ne čutiš (v primerjavi z ostalimi spreji). Sicer ga ne uporabljam vsak dan, ampak samo, ko more moj makeup zdržati ves dan ter ob posebnih priložnostih. Je super rešitev v vročih dneh, saj obraz osveži (čeprav takrat ne nosim toliko ličil).

This is really a game changer in makeup routine. It's the best setting spray I've tried so far. It really does pro long the wear of makeup and makes it look more "natural". The spritz is really fine, so it doesn't leave my face wet and it dries quicker. Plus the texture is light-weight and you cannot feel it on the skin while some other sprays tend to do that. Yes, I don't use it every day, just when I need to make my makeup last all day long and on special occasions. Plus it feels refreshing in hot summer weather (even though at that time I don't wear much makeup).

YSL Touche Éclat Face Highlighter Pen - 1 Luminous Radiance

O tem izdelku se v lepotnem svetu kar precej govori, vendar je meni res všeč. Preizkusila sem tudi nekaj podobnih produktov, ki pa se niso obnesli. Ta korektor/osvetljevalec je res precej drag (30€), vendar je učinek res lep. Naneseš ga na željena mesta z aplikatorjem v obliki čopiča, pustiš minutko, da se malo posuši ter ga nato zabrišeš. Drugih korektorjev ne moreš pustiti, da se posušijo saj se vse vsede v linije. Tega pa ne smeš zabrisati takoj, saj potem kar izgine ter nima prekrivnosti. Korektor je zelo lahkoten ter izgleda lepo naravno. Odtenek 1 je rozkast/lososov ter pomaga nevtralizirati modre/vijolične tone podočnjakov. Lahko pa ga uporabiš tudi za osvetljevanje bilokje na obrazu. V zbirki imam tudi odtenek 2 Luminous Ivory, ki pa na meni izgleda kot običajen korektor, ter mi ne daje učinka osvetljevanja.

Izmed dražjih šmink so mi res všeč MAC-ove. Všeč mi je tekstura in obstojnost. Sama imam formuli: Amplified Creme in Satin ter sta mi obe odlični. MAC ponuja velik nabor odtenkov, ki pa so odlično pigmentirani. Prav tako sama nimam problemov z njihovimi šminkami, čeprav teksture niso vlažilne. Moja najljubša odtenka sta: Faux in Viva Glam II. Gre za čudovita nude odtenka, ki sta super za vsak dan in se lepo opazira na ustnicah.

On my Luxury Makeup wishlist currently are:

Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Foundation & Concealer
Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation
Charlotte Tillbury Makeup (from lipsticks to eyeshadows)
Tom Ford Eyeshadow quads, Boys & Girls Lipsticks 

It's been a while since I've done monthly haul. I posted many hauls from trips but in January I shopped a bit here and there. Why ? Well, there have been some amazing sales as well. And in February I also needed some essentials, so I put these two hauls together. If you'd like a review or opinion on any of these products, just let me know.

Once a year Lush has sales and I never miss them because you can get many goodies at 50% off. This year I shopped in Zagreb and then in Maribor, so I spend quite some money. I got two gift sets: Relax (contains: Twilight shower gel, French Kiss bubble bar, Ceridwen's Cauldron oil bath and Butterball bath bomb) and Joy to the world (contains: 100g of Santa's postbox soap & Dream Cream).

And then also something for bath: a Satsuma bath bomb wrapped in a scarf and a Star Dust bath bomb. From Christmas collection I also picked 250g of lovely Bubbly shower gel (review here) and small Snow Fairy conditioner. In Maribor I also got Each Peach massage bar, Eau Roma Water toner and Ocean Salt which is a must have. So I'm pretty happy with my purchase.

And here are some "essentials". I bought two Garnier deodorants and a Nivea Q10 Anti-age hand cream because my hands have been so dry. Because my skin was really dehydrated, no makeup looked good on me, that's why I went to MAC and picked up a travel sized Strobe Cream hydrating cream which surprised me because it doesn't give me a greasy look and as a primer it really does hydrate (mentioned here). Rituals is a brand which we can't buy in Slovenia and because I loved Happy Buddha foaming shower gel too much, I repurchased it from Douglas.

Last purchase was kind of impulse buy. Müller had 30% off gift sets and even though we don't have a TheBalm stand in Maribor, they had this set of mini Meet Matt(e) Hughes liquid lipsticks. Definitely worth it because I can never use up any lipsticks and that way I can try many shades. You can find a review here.


And lastly some essentials from February. First of, of course Duchesse cottonpads, for removing my makeup. I've also repurchased Batiste dry shampoo for blonde hair because it's not as white as the other ones and is great when in a hurry. DM had a promotion when you buy one Nivea skincare item, you get a micellar water for free. So I bought only a Q10 mask, funny right. Plus I got a mini Nivea Q10 hand cream, just to keep in my bag. And the last purchase might be "bloggers made me buy it". Because all the girls have been purchasing these L'Oreal Pure Clay masks, at the end I gave in and got it 50% off at DM. So far, I like it.

Živjo punce.
To zelo mrzlo zimo sem se soočila z ekstremno dehidrirano kožo kar se pozna tudi ob prehodu na toplejše vreme saj se koži kar zmeša. In ni hujšega, ko se koža po obrazu in tudi telesu začne lupit, ter se poznajo vse linije. Predvsem na obrazu pa se ličila zato težje nanašajo in niti osnovna podlaga ne izgleda lepo. Zato sem raziskala svojo zbirko kozmetike ter nakupila tudi nekaj izdelkov, ki so se izkazali za odlične.

Hi girls !
This winter was extremely cold which resulted in my skin being super dehydrated. I struggled with flakiness which didn't look nice. I couldn't put on foundation without it looking weird and clinging to the patches and the skin on my body started itching because it was so dry. That's why I tried to discover the best products in my drawers and bought some as well to include in my daily routine. Luckily I found a few that work really well and would definitely recommend them to you.

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Lush Oatifix

Kot veste že dalj časa uporabljam Lusheve maske ter sem jih preizkusila kar nekaj. Takoj ko so se začeli kazati znaki dehidriranosti na mojem obrazu in nobena krema ter serum nista pomagala, sem pomislila na vlažilne maske. Odpravila sem se v trgovino in 5 posodic zamenjala za masko, česar sem bila zelo vesela. Že ko sem jo prvič uporabila sem opazila razliko. Diši zelo lepo po keksih, saj vsebuje hranilne banane, mleti oves ter mandljevo olje, ki pa dobro navlaži kožo. Maska se na obrazu ne posuši in je svetle barve, kot bi jo izdelala doma. Odstranjevanje pa mogoče ni najbolj prijetno, saj moreš vzet brisačko in jo dobesedno obrisat dol. Nato pusti mehko kožo, brez mastnega občutka, ter povrne ogromno dehidracije. Če mi je zategovalo kožo, se je ta po maski zelo sprostila. Priporočam pa uporabo 1-2x na teden.

Lush face masks are one of my favorite ones. They're made of fresh ingredients and usually work really well. When my skin was really dehydrated and no cream helped, immediately I thought of this face mask. I exchanged it in for 5 empty containers and left the store all happy. First of all, it smells delicious, like some fresh cookies because it contains hydrating bananas, calming oatmeal and almond oil which is really hydrating. It is so thick and doesn't dry up on the skin. Though it's a bit messy to remove, so I just grab a wet towel and simply wipe it off. Afterwards my skin is really hydrated and smooth but without a greasy feeling.

MAC Strobe Cream

Tole pa je izdelek, za katerega nisem pričakovala, da ga bom kupila saj imam običajno precej mastno kožo in sem vedno bila prepričana, da takšni "osvetljevalni" izdelki še bolj poudarijo olja na koži. Pa vendar se je moja koža popolnoma spremenila to zimo. Prepričalo me je to, da se je ob preizkusu na dlani, krema takoj vpila, za seboj pa pustila le majhen zdrav sijaj. Po tem, ko se moja dnevna krema vpije v kožo, takoj nanesem majhno količino Strobe Cream ter jo dobro razmažem. Po nanosu pudra se ne svetim, moja koža pa izgleda zdravo. Hkrati pa, če zelo navlažiš mastno kožo, le ta ne bo imela razloga, da bi še pretirano izločala olja.

Having an oilier type of skin I never thought I'd purchase this famous product for strobing. However, when I tried it in the store on the back of my hand, it sinked in so quickly and didn't leave that much shine. That's why I bought it, to retain some moisture in the skin, before putting on foundation. Plus if you put more hydrating products on the oily skin, it counteracts and keeps oils away. This cream is perfect as a primer and helps reduce any flakiness and skin looks more perfected.

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Le Couvent Des Minimes Ljubeča nega (24,40€ /50 ml)

Moja koža na telesu pa je včasih tako suha, da postane kar luskasta, pri čemer lahko včasih na hlačah opazim majhne pikice. Sliši se malce ogabno, ampak tako je, ko je koža zelo izsušena in potrebuje ekstra nego. Pri čemer morem poskrbeti najprej za piling, da odstranim odmrle celice ter šele nato negujem kožo. Tako mi pomaga ta "francoski" piling, ki na pogled izgleda kot običajen losjon za telo. Galensko mazilo pomaga nahraniti, obnoviti in zaščititi kožo, izvleček iz sleza zaščiti kožo pred izsuševanjem in naraven silicijev dioksid nežno odstrani odmrlo kožo. Šele, ko ga vtreš v kožo s krožnimi gibi, začutiš majhne delce, ki opravijo piling. Mojo kožo lepo zdrgne, nato pa za seboj pusti mehak občutek, kot da bi bila koža navlažena. Zanimivo je, da je piling zelo nežen pa vendar dobro odpravi odmrle celice. V primerjavi z nekaterimi pilingi, ta niti malo ne izsuši kože. In še diši zelo prijetno.

As said, my skin on the body tends to get much drier which results in flakiness (gross, I know) and it can be seen then I change my black clothes. That's why hydration is not the only key. The dead layer of skin must be firstly removed but gently without irritation. That's where this scrub comes in handy. First of all it looks like a balm or a lotion, however when you start rubbing it into the skin, you can feel many beads which scrub nicely but without harshness. It removes the dead skin, however leaves a nice smoothing feeling behind. It's like a scrub and balm - two in one. The texture is unique and I love it. Plus it smells very gentle and comforting.


Lush Strawberry Feels Forever
Vem, da običajno omenjam Lusheve losjone za telo, vendar so masažne ploščice prav tako čudovite. Vsebujejo masla in olja, ter so brez konzervansov in embalaže saj pazijo na okolje. Jagodna ploščica vsebuje polno kakavovega ter karitejevega masla in kokosovega olja, ki ob nanosu na telo dajejo občutek vlaženja s tekočimi olji saj koža kar sije. Vonj hibiskusa ter svežih jagod pa že spominja na pomlad.

I bet you must be tired of me talking about my favorite Lush body lotions, that's why I decided to mention a massage bar this time. They're lovely, preservative-free bars which are mostly made up of rich butters and oils. And with no packaging, they're environment friendly. A lovely strawberry shaped massage bar is full of cocoa and shea butter, plus some coconut oil. When warmed up and applied on the skin it gives a feeling of a massage oil because the butters melt, hydrate the skin and give it a healthy glow. Plus this one smells like strawberries and hibiscus, perfect also for spring time.

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Nivea Q10

Preizkusila sem kar nekaj krem za roke, vendar sem se pred kratkim spet vrnila k tej. Pred tem sem imela manjšo "tester" verzijo in mi je dobro ostala v spominu. Sicer naj bi preprečevala staranje kože na rokah, ampak to ni moj namen. Krema je zelo hranilna in se lepo vpije v kožo ter za seboj ne pušča mastnega sloja, kar je odlično. Lahko jo uporabljam tudi, ko sem na poti, in še zelo lepo nežno diši. Q10 pa definitivno daje lep izgled rokam. Skratka sama imam včasih tako suhe roke, da se mi pojavljajo razpoke in "lišaji" in mi ta krema še najbolj pomaga. Seveda razlika ne bo opazna po prvi uporabi in tudi ko jo prenehaš uporabljat so lahko roke spet izpostavljene mrazu ali vodi ter se suhost povrne. Jo definitivno priporočam in morda preizkusim še druge Niveine kreme za roke.

I've tried so many hand creams, from the cheapest to a bit more expensive ones. However, this winter I returned to this one. I've had it in a mini version and I never forgotten it. It's has anti ageing benefits, however I like it because it's so hydrating. Texture is thick, however it sinks in quickly without leaving a greasy feeling. The smells is really nice and pleasant. Because of Q10 it also beautifies hands. I've had major cracks and dry patches and it was the best for me. It doesn't do magic when applied only once, however it did wonders for me. Plus it's a great one to keep in the purse.

Jessica Phenomen Oil

Poleg kreme za roke, pa za obnohtno kožo uporabljam tole olje. Za nanos je potrebna ekstremno majhna količina, nato olje vmasiraš ter se kar hitro vpije. Res je čudovito.

And for culticles I use this little oil. You need only a small amount and when massaged in, it sinks in quickly. It's not too greasy and does wonders.

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Nuxe Rêve de Miel Lip Balm

Ta balzam za ustnice je edinstven ter res najbolj navlaži ustnice. Meni deluje kot nekakšna maska za ustnice, saj ima zelo gosto teksturo ter ga je najbolje nanesti pred spanjem. Tako se čez noč skoraj ves spije, ostanek pa obrišem dol pri čemer včasih tako zmehča moje ustnice, da z robčkom odstranim tudi nekaj odmrlih celic.

This hyped-up lip balm is an actual gem and performs wonders. To me, it's like a lip mask because it's so thick. That's why I apply a generous layer before going the bed. And when I wake up, I remove the remains which sometimes include some dead skin and I'm left with perfectly soft and hydrated lips. A definite winner !

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 ?

Pro Longwear Concealer (NC15)

Tekstura je malce gosta, vendar tako zagotavlja popolno prekrivnost ter potrebujete zelo majhno količino. Priporočam dobro zabrisovanje, da se izdelek ne usede v linije na obrazu. Na obrazu ostane skoraj ves dan, zato mi je res odličen.

Odtenek NC15 je najsvetlejši ter ima rumen podton, kar je meni super. Tako se ujema z Revlon Colorstay (150 Buff). Pri primerjavi z mojo MAC tekočo podlago, ki ima manjšo številko (13), pa je korektor vseeno svetlejši

Cena: nekje 22€ (v Evropi) za 9 ml

Korektor mi je res všeč, ker je prekrivnost odlična in tudi cena ni slaba za 9ml, saj potrebujete majhno količino ter vam ostane res za dolgo časa.

Price: around 22€ (in Europe...cheaper in USA)

All in all, I really like this concealer as it is so high-coverage. Sadly I broke it just after doing this review (karma eh?), however I'm for sure buying it again.