Hi girls.

Finally I used up some makeup again. I know these are weird times and we don't need makeup. However, a few times per week I still put on a bit of makeup because it makes me feel more alive and good. Plus I have too much makeup and it has to be used up. So let's see what I emptied this time...

This is an old foundation and I didn't use it for a year or two now, so it needs to be trashed. I bought it way back then when The Ordinary was so hyped up. I was very excited about the great shade range. However, the foundation didn't impress me. At first it was ok, even though it wasn't long lasting. Also then it started to really separate on my skin, so it looked horrible. I don't think it's good for oily skin. They did launch a new foundation, but I'm not sure if I want to try it.
Repurchase: no

Wet n wild Coverall Pressed Powder
I've got nothing much to say about this powder. The light shade was nice. It was ok, but sometimes too cakey and too visible on the skin. So I used it up just to finish it. 
Repurchase: no

MAC Strobe Cream (Pinklite - Original)
I really liked this highlighting cream. I would use it as a normal highlighter on top of my cheeks or on any dry areas because it would diminish the look of flakey or dry skin. The shade is pearly, with just a slight pink sheen. I think it really matched my skin tone as well.

Absolute must have if you have really pale complexion. You simply mix a drop or two into your foundation to lighten it. This product saved me many times from having a weird shade of foundation on my face. I'm not sure what's with the packaging as the dropper stopped working for me, so I had to tip it upside down, to get the product out. You can find more pictures and a full review here.
Repurchase: already have

The Body Shop Mint Mattifying Face Mist
I loved this face mist, mainly because of the minty refreshing scent. It didn't smell like toothpaste, but more like mint plant. You so have to shake it well because there's white consistency that is at the bottom. Sometimes I would spray it on before makeup or sometimes on top of makeup. I wouldn't say it instantly mattifies, but it does help keeping a bit of shine at bay. 
Repurchase: yes

This was a nice fixing spray. I can't say much about it, only that it eliminated a powdery look a bit and maybe prolonged the wear of makeup. The scent was a bit artificial but nothing overpowering. 
Repurchase: maybe

Essence Happy Girls Are Pretty Sheer Lipstick
I know this is an older lipstick, but it was in such a nice nude shade. Also it was hydrating and comfortable on the lips. Probably it's the first lipstick I actually used up. 
Repurchase: maybe (if I could)

être belle Lash-xpress & hyaluronic Mascara 
This is such a great mascara. So volumizing and gives a bit of a dramatic effect without having to put in a lot of effort. Application is just so easy and quick. Also it lifts (curls) the lashes a bit. Though I think it dried up quickly.
Repurchase: yes

Rimmel Scandaleyes Volume On Demand
I didn't really like this mascara, so I didn't even use it up. To me the brush was too thick and it clumped my lashes too much. I do like other Rimmel mascaras. 
Repurchase: no

Guerlain Maxi Lash Mascara
One of my favorite high-end mascaras so far. The brush is just the right size and has a enough thickness. This mascara separates lashes nicely and gives them so much volume. It's so easy to use and I don't have to use a lot of effort to achieve a good look.
Repurchase: yes

Also one of my all time favorite eyeliners. The brush is like a thicker tip with a thin end which is very easy to use. The pigmentation is very good, so you can achieve a nice dark black wing. Though the tip can get a bit used up and thicker with more uses. This version isn't sold anymore, however they have similar eyeliners, just with a different name now. 
Repurchase: yes

Hi girls.

It's time for another makeup empties. I just love finishing makeup products, even though I'm sad when some of my favorites are gone and I have to buy new ones. I'm very much wanting to minimise my collection, so I do give away a lot of makeup. I mainly used up everyday staples such as concealer, mascara and fixing spray. Some disappointed me and some wowed me. You can also find previous makeup empties posts here...

Repurchase: yes

Oriflame Giordani Gold Incredible Length Mascara

This mascara was really nice. Even though it was lengthening, I also felt like it gave me really a lot of volume. The brush is standard with lots of bristles.

Repurchase: maybe

Rimmel Scandaleyes Reloaded Mascara

This one was also a quite nice volumizing mascara. However the brush was really big and it started to clump my lashes. It just didn't wow me and I prefer other drugstore mascaras.

Repurchase: no

L´Oréal Paris False Lash Wings Mascara

I love L'Oreal mascaras because they usually give me an amazing volume, however this one was not my favorite. I simply hate it because of the strange brush which is supposed to look like a butterfly wing. I can't seem to get it to work and then it just clumps my lashes. But the Intenza version of this mascara is absolutely gorgeous and gives me an amazing look.
Repurchase: no

Estée Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Mascara

This mascara was in my disappointing products post here. I don't know why I kept it in my drawer. It was an ok mascara, but for the price it just wasn't worth it. I haven't seen a brush like that before.

Repurchase: no

Estée Lauder Little Black Primer

I actually really liked this primer. It was black which is rare as primers are usually white. Though because of that it looked very natural on the lashes and if I wore it on it's own, it would give me just a natural look for a no makeup day but still it was volumizing and a bit lengthening. But at the same time it's just such an unnecessary product for me.

Repurchase: probably not

Real Techniques Miracle Mini Eraser Sponge

I love these sponges for blending my concealer. Sadly they have their use time, so this one is not useful anymore because it became stiff and hard to blend with. So I have to buy another set. I love these because they're small and you can really get into the corners of the eyes or around the nose.

Repurchase: yes

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



Shiseido Ibuki Quick Fix Mist 

Hi girls.

Do you also feel accomplished using up a makeup product? Well I do. And it's funny because I used up so many makeup products at the same time and got a bit sad because well I would purchase them again but I've got too many other makeup items. Well let's see what I loved and what I didn't like.

Živjo punce. 
Spet mi je uspelo porabiti kar nekaj ličil. Počutim se kar ponosno nase, ko mi nečesa zmanjka..se tudi ve tako počutite ?...Kar nekaj izdelkov sem naenkrat porabila in čeprav sem vesela, da imam eno ličilo manj v zbirki, sem hkrati žalostna ko porabim nekaj kar mi je bilo najljubše. No, pa poglejmo kaj sem porabila...

Revlon Colorstay Combination/Oily Foundation - 150 Buff

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

Repurchase: always

To je moja najljubša podlaga že vsaj sedem let. Vmes so spremenili embalažo (sedaj ima pumpico) ter ni več tako gosta. Še vedno ima kar dobro prekrivnost in se nabolje obnese na moji mastni koži. Odtenek 150 Buff je super zame saj ima rumen podton in je hkrati dovolj svetel za mojo porcelanasto polt. Tu in tam preizkusim še kakšno drugo tudi dražjo podlago, ampak se vedno vračam k tej.
Ponoven nakup: vedno

L'Occitne Pivoine Sublime CC Cream - Light

This was my favorite CC cream. The shade was great and it blended so well into my skin. For my oily skin, it wasn't too hydrating because I could wear it even to work sometimes. I just loved how it applied and gave me some coverage without looking cakey. It was very light weight. Unfortunately they discontinued it and I can't find anything similar. I might try Erborian CC cream though.

Tole pa je bila moja najljubša CC krema. Odtenek je bil super saj se je zelo lepo zlil z mojo kožo. Za mojo mastno polt ni bila preveč vlažilna in se nisem takoj svetila. Pozimi, ko je bila moja koža malce bolj suha, sem jo nosila namesto tekočega pudra. Preko sem nanesla samo puder v kamnu, za fiksiranje. Tekstura je bila tudi lepo lahkotna. Na žalost se je ne da več kupiti in tudi ne najdem česa tako podobnega. Mogoče bi preizkusila edino Erborian CC kremo.

Max Factor Creme Puff - 05 Translucent

This is the worst face powder I ever used. I cannot believe it's their cult product. First of all, it has a strong floral scent. And then, the shade is actually not translucent but very orangey beige. On my skin it of course showed up quite a lot so I hated that. I tried using it in the summer when my skin was tanned or as a bronzer. The powder is finelly mild which is nice, but I just hated the shade.
Repurchase: no

Najslabši puder v kamnu za obraz kar sem ga kdajkoli preizkusila. Baje je Max Factorjev kultni izdelek, kar stežka verjamem. Najprej naj omenim da ima precej značilen cvetličen vonj. Najhujše pa je, da je odtenek, ki naj bi bil brez odtenka oziroma transparenten; zelo obarvan. Ima tak oranžkast bež ton. Na moji svetli koži se precej vidi kar sploh ni okej. Uporabljala sem ga predvsem poleti, ko pridobim malo barve ali pa kot bronzer. Sicer je sama tekstura super, saj ne izgleda pudrasto na obrazu ampak odtenek je popolnoma zgrešen.
Ponoven nakup: ne

Bourjois Radiance Reveal Concealer - 01 Ivory

Also one of my favorite concealers ever, which I need to repurchase soon. Even though my skin is usually oily, my under eye area is quite dry and this one was perfect for that. It has a watery texture, however it dries down and it has a nice coverage. Also sometimes when I needed to touch up my makeup after a long time, I would just take a wet sponge and dab it onto the areas that needed some coverage. Because of the watery texture it would just blend in well. The packaging is also pretty.
Repurchase: yes

Eden izmed mojih najljubših korektorjev, ki sem jih kdaj preizkusila. Čeprav je moja koža običajno bolj mastna, je predel okoli mojih oči bolj suh in ta korektor je svojo nalogo na podočnjakih super opravil. Ima vodeno teksturo, vendar se zelo lepo posuši ter dovolj prekrije. Super mi je bil tudi, ko sem si čez dan mogla popraviti makeup. Tako sem vzela mokro gobico in korektor nanesla na predele, ki so potrebovali nekaj prekrivnosti. Ker je tekstura zelo lahkotna, se je korektor zelo lepo zlil s kožo in se ni opazilo, da sem na obraz nanesla še več produkta. Všeč mi je tudi embalaža.
Ponoven nakup: nujno, ja

Max Factor 2000 Calorie Curl Addict Mascara

After trying the original - waterproof version of 2000 Calorie, I was disappointed. Then I got sent this one and was like why the hell not try it. Well, I loved it. The wand was curled which wasn't my favorite but the bristles were very dense and gave my lashes such a nice volume. It didn't clump up my lashes and the effect was just really nice.
Repurchase: maybe

Original, vodoodporna maskara 2000 Calorie me je sicer razočarala, čeprav je še en zelo opevan izdelek. Nato pa sem prejela to različico, ki obljublja večjo privihanost trepalnic. In izkazalo se je, da je res odlična. Krtačka je sicer zvita, kar mi ni najljubše, vendar so ščetine bile lepo goste in so mojim trepalnicam dodale res veliko volumna. Trepalnic mi maskara ni zlepila, temveč so izgledale res goste in polne. Res lep učinek.
Ponoven nakup: mogoče

L'Oreal Miss Hippie Mascara

Another nice mascara. It was amazingly volumizing, however a bit clumpy at times but it gave me such a good messy, festival look. It's actually very black and looks so good on the lashes.
Repurchase: maybe

Še ena odlična maskara. Prav tako zelo volumenska. Tale je zaradi ščetin malce zlepila trepalnice, vendar na dober način. Tako sem dosegla mičkeno neurejen festivalski videz. Bila je tudi zelo črna in je naredila kar wau učinek na trepalnicah.
Ponoven nakup: mogoče

Chanel Le Volume Revolution Mascara

I got this small mascara in a magazine. I featured it on my blog here. I actually really liked it. The wand was plastic and weird but it gave my lashes lots and lots of volume. I was impressed.
Purchase: maybe

Tole mini maskaro sem prejela v eni reviji. Na blogu sem jo že omenila tukaj. Čeprav sem bila skeptična, ker je res draga, me je res lepo presenetila. Plastična krtačka je bila malce nenavadne oblike, vendar je mojim trepalnicam dodala res veliko volumna.
Nakup: mogoče

Benefit Bad Gal Lash Mascara

I expected too much from this mascara. Maybe I got a faulty one but it was a bit dry. The wand was big and looked actually nice, but the mascara did nothing for my lashes. It added some length but there was no volume.
Repurchase: no

In sledijo maskare, ki so me razočarale. Tale je tudi kar hvaljena. Mogoče sem dobila neko čudno, vendar je bila že sama tekstura bolj suha. Krtačka je bila velika in je izgledala kar okej, vendar maskara ni na mojih trepalnicah nič naredila. Dodala je mičkeno dolžine, ampak prav nič volumna.
Ponoven nakup: ne

Clarins Be Long Mascara

Another disappointing mascara. If you're looking for only lengthening aspect, it could be fine, but for me there was not enough volume. Plus the wand was plastic and very spiky, so it kind of hurt applying on the mascara.
Repurchase: no

Še ena maskara, ki me je razočarala. Sicer, če iščete samo naraven videz in, da vam maskara malo podaljša trepalnice, bi morda bila okej. Mojim trepalnicam pa ni dodala prav nič volumna; kar običajno želim. Hkrati je bila krtačka plastična ter precej špičasta, kar me je ob nanašanju malce bolelo.
Ponoven nakup: ne

Look by Bipa Eye Duo eyeliner

This eyeliner can be found in Bipa drugstores in Austria. I picked this "pen" looking eyeliner and totally loved it. It was nicely black and it was easy to apply a cat eye. I didn't care for the crayon black eyeliner on the other side because I don't use those.

To črtalo lahko najdete v avstrijski drogeriji Bipa. Kupila sem ga, saj mi je všeč črtalo, ki ima obliko "flumastra" in tršo konico, ki pa je vseeno malce gibljiva. Odtenek je bil zelo črn in zelo enostaven je bil za nanos podaljšane črte na očeh. Na drugi strani je bilo tudi klasično črtalo v obliki barvice, katerega pa sicer nisem uporabljala.
Ponoven nakup: mogoče.

Hi girls.

I managed to use up some makeup products (yaay me). I'm proud of myself and happy to share what I thought about these makeup items. Some I've loved, some not so much...



Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Radiant Touch Concealer N1
This blog post made me realise I haven't ever written about this concealer on my blog. This packaging was limited edition for and it's so cute, I won't throw it away. This product is actually a highlighting concealer and you have to get used to it. The best way of applying it, is that you swipe the brush tip under your eyes and wait a minute for it to dry a bit and then blend with a sponge. That way you get some coverage, otherwise it just blends away. I don't feel like it highlights that much but it brightens the areas while giving you a natural coverage. It is also light weight. Though don't expect it to be amazing at covering imperfections.
Repurchase: yes

Clarins Instant Beauty Lip perfector - 02 Apricot Shimmer
I forgot to include this one in previous makeup empties. At first I was unsure about this product since I'm not a gloss kind of a fan. However the texture is super non-sticky and feels very balmy on the lips. It's not just a gloss, it feels hydrating. Plus it leaves a nice natural peachy look on the lips. They just look juicy and perfected. Though it's not best to be used when your lips are cracked as it enhances the dryness. You can find my review here.
Repurchase: yes

Real Techniques Miracle Mini Eraser Sponge
It's also time to throw away this sponge (also cat attacked it and got her teeth on it - that's why two holes). It's very good at blending smaller areas, such as concealer under the eyes, around the nose or on any imperfections. Plus it's extra soft and bouncy. Totally recommend it.
Repurchase: yes

Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray (travel size)
As much as this product is hyped up, it really is very nice. This spray makes your makeup blend together better, so it doesn't look cakey. And it prolongs the wear of makeup. I love that the spritz is very fine and it doesn't feel like shower when you spray it onto your face. Also it dries quickly. This travel size was perfect for on the go and of course for travelling.
Repurchase: yes

Bourjois Volume Glamour Push Up Ultra Black Edition Mascara

Golden Rose BrowColor Tinted Eyebrow Mascara - 01  This is my holly grail brow mascara. I've tried it few years ago when I received it in a goodie bag on a Beauty Blogger Meetup. Ever since I tried a few brow mascaras but none worked like this one. It has a tiny brush which lets you coat brows precisely. The color is a bit darker than my eyebrows but because of the grey undertone it matches nicely. It gives an appearance of thicker brows and defines them nicely. 
Repurchase: yes

Hi girls.

It's been a very long time since I posted makeup empties. Well, makeup these days is so hard for me to use up since I get to try so many new things. Still I love doing my makeup and use as many of my old favorites as I can because using something up is so satisfying. It seems as I've used up all of my favorite old mascaras. Also I spring cleaned so I threw away quite some old products, which I don't have a picture of.

Max Factor 2000 Calorie - Waterproof

Repurchase: nope

Collistar Shock Mascara

This mascara made my lashes look a bit clumpy, but in a good, volumizing way. The effect was a bit different, as the name says "shock". It was nicely volumizing but it did not impress me as much.

Repurchase: not sure

MAC Haute & Naughty Lash mascara

I loved this mascara. It was my first one from MAC and it surprised me. The packaging was designed so that you would have two in one mascara: a thick wand (for volume + dramatic look) & a thin wand (for some length + natural look). I loved how thick and volumized it made my lashes look. Plus it was super black so my lashes looked amazing. And when I just wanted to separate my lashes a bit I would use a thinner wand.

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.

Hello girls !
In march I did a post about makeup which I really wanted to use up (link here), because some of the items were old or I just wanted to get rid of them. Plus I don't like throwing away anything that hasn't been used up (well at the end I will throw away some stuff that I'm just not comfortable at using since it's the items can be quite old). after more than half a year I decided to show you how successful was I.  

EYES

All I can say is: mascara.

L'oreal Volume Million Lashes Excess

I think I've talked about this mascara enough. It's just really volumizing, separates the lashes and is just good. Review here.

Repurchase: yes

Maybelline The Colossal Cat Eyes

As much as I really love the original version of this mascara, this one just didn't do it for me. The wand/brush bothers me too much - it's just too curvy and I can't use it properly.

Repurchase: nope

Vipera Majestic mascara

A mascara with a really weird wand, which surprisingly works really good: nicely volumizing. I've talked about it here.

Repurchase: maybe

Essence Crystal Eyeliner  - 07 get ready !

I believe this one is discontinued. It was nothing special as it was poorly black with a bit of shimmer which wasn't noticable. Was good for everyday wear.

Repurchase: no