Beauty of a Lemon: rexona

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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Empties #27

afroditacosmetics

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

Wednesday, June 20, 2018
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Empties #20

afroditacosmetics

Hi girls.
Another 2 and a half months have passed and here I am talking about my trash. This time around I used up some products which I'll miss, however I cannot hoard them anymore. Also it's starting to get cold and after this post I'm trying to use up more body butters.

Garnier Neo deodorant - Light Freshness, Pure Cotton & Shower Clean.

I tested all the scents of these new Garnier Neo deodorants. I actually really like them, however I got a problem with the packaging. You can use them for just a few times and then all of a sudden it is completely empty. Just like the spray disappeared and I've heard it happened to many girls. Only one was completely fine and that's why I used so many of them, so quickly! I'm just not willing to risk that in the future. Other than that, it is a really nice deodorant. It protects me whole day and the actual spray is really gentle on the skin. First two scents were really light and maybe not my go to. However the Shower Clean scent was nicely refreshing but clean smelling, not too light.

Repurchase: no

Rexona Stress Control anti-perspirant

I think this one was one of my favorite deodorants so far. I love Rexona for hot and busy days since it protects me very well, however this one is a bit more special. Well, it just has that fresh, citrus smell to it which I love ! Sadly it is not made for black clothes.

Repurchase: yes

Dove Invisible dry anti-perspirant

This is the first spray deodorant I've tried from Dove (well this is the second bottle). And to be honest I was quite pleasantly surprised. It has a light scent, however the protection lasts all day long. Also this one work nicely on black clothes.

Repurchase: yes

Rituals Happy Buddha foaming shower gel

This was such a treat for skin ! With mandarin & yuzu it felt very refreshing. And it is not a commercial citrus scent, but has relaxing feel to it. The foam was thick and very nourishing. You don't see products like this often. You can read a review here.

Repurchase: maybe

Balea After Sun shower gel

A really nice after sun refreshment. While it doesn't contain any aloe very, it still soothes sun burns. And it smells like tropical vacations: coconuty. Also if you want something to remind you of summer, this one would be great.

Repurchase: yes (next summer)

Balea Fruity Cranberry shower gel

I'm not sure this scent is still available since Balea changes them all the time, however it was lovely, very fruity. Not as much as Frosted Cranberry by TBS, but ok. It was a decent shower gel, not too drying but nothing special either. It's cheap and ok if you're on a budget. However, this packaging was annoying because I had to squeeze it a lot to get the product out of the tiny hole.

Repurchase: nope

Schwarzkopf got2b Rise 'n Shine hairspray

I really didn't like this hairspray. Because it's supposed to give your hair some shine, it actually made my hair look greasy and I'm not a fan of that ! The hold was ok. But it smelled really nice.

Repurchase: no

Schwarzkopf Taft Ultimate Hair spray

This hair spray has the best hold (nr. 6), so it's kind of weather proof. It can make your hair stick together since it has such a strong hold to it, however sometimes I want my curls to really stay put.

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

Repurchase: yes (always)

Fresh & Clean makeup removing wipes (fro dry and sensitive skin)

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

Repurchase: probably

L'Oreal makeup remover (eyes & lips)

I really liked this one because it is great for waterproof mascara. It has two phases, so you have to shake it up firstly. Because it is oil based, it takes no effort removing makeup. Some might not like the greasy feeling, however I don't think there's anything wrong with it, since I cleanse my skin afterwards as well.

Repurchase: maybe

Ren Flash Rinse 1 minute facial

This face mask was quite interesting. You have to use it with water to activate the vitamin C. Though it brightens the skin, it also leaves a dry feeling behind. And it's quite expensive.

Repurchase: no

The Body Shop Strawberry hand cream

They make some of the best smelling products. Though the prices are not small, sometimes I like to treat myself. This Strawberry line is so lovely. A very fresh strawberry scent, so delicious, Hand creams are not particularly moisturizing, however I like that the texture is light and sinks in quickly, so it's perfect for on the go.

Repurchase: yes

Afrodita Cosmetics SOS lotion

This is a great product ! It's for calming the skin, if it's burned or you have a insect bite. I really liked it an sometimes I used it after a depilation since it really does calm the skin. The texture is very liquid and light weight, so it sinks in right away. And the smell is very light.

Repurchase: yes

Duchesse Intimate Wipes

I really like these. They are wet enough and nicely calming. I use them mostly during that "time of the month"

Repurchase: yes

Rituals Good Luck Scrub

I absolutely loved the whole set I got from Rituals (more here). This scrub was quite effective and harsh, so I used it in moderation. Though it had big particles of sugar, it also contained some oils which left my skin moisturised and really soft. It also had kind of a fresh scent. If you don't like abrasive and good scrubs, this one might not be for you.

Repurchase: maybe

Monday, October 24, 2016
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Empties #19

afroditacosmetics

Hi girls !

My box was full of empty cosmetics, so here is another empties post ! I think I need to start purging my collection again because I'm not satified with how much I use up :)

Dove Invisible Dry Antiperspirant

Up untill this year I haven't tried anything from Dove. I don't know why because most products have such good reviews online. So, this deodorant smells really fresh and feminine. It's great at protecting me from bad smells and it lasts up whole day. It's supposed to be invisible, however if you spray too closely it can look a bit white.

Repurchase: already have

Garnier Neo Soft Flow Antiperspirant - Floral Touch

I was so happy when I got a package full of these new Garnier Neo deodorants. I actually really like them, however I got a problem with the packaging. Somehow I used this one only a few times and then all of a sudden it was completely empty. Just like the spray dissapeared and I've heard it happened to many girls. I'm using another one at the moment and that one is completely fine. I'm just not willing to risk that in the future. Other than that, it is a really nice deodorant and this scent was one of my faves. It lasts whole day and the actual spray is really gentle on the skin.

Repurchase: nope

Rexona Anti-perspirant - Invisible Aqua

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.

Repurchase: yes

Rexona Anti-perspirant Invisible black + white

I really liked this deodorant & it did a great job. Also I liked the smell (a bit better than other ones). The only problem I have with Rexona spray deodorants is that they are so strong when you spray them - I almost choke on them.

Repurchase: already have

Got2b Volumania Styling Powder

I am so sad that this is discontinued. I really love Batiste dry shampoos, however sometimes I just want to refresh my hair without too much product left in my hair. That's when I used this lovely product. It didn't show up on my hair and it was nicely refreshing. Also it smelled very nice !

Repurchase: sadly, discontinued

Phyto Huille Soyeuse

I have a problem with brushing out my hair, so I always search for products which won't weight down my (prone to grease easily) hair, while still taming it and providing some hydration. This oil is in a form of a light lotion, which hydrates my hair and can be used even only on the ends of the hair. It feels nice and doesn't feel greasy.
Repurchase: maybe

The Body Shop Pink Grapefruit shower gel

I love me some fruity shower gels. This one was quite zesty and refreshing which is awakening and great for mornings. It doesn't feel special but really lovely.
Repurchase: maybe

The Body Shop Shea Shower Cream
Shea line from TBS is one of my least favorite ones just because of the smell. It is neutral and good for the days when you don't want something over-powering, however it has a slight bitter scent to it. Despite that this product felt so moisturizing on my skin.
Repurchase: maybe

Afrodita Cosmetics Natural Balance Intimate Soap
Each year Afrodita Cosmetics surprises us with something new. This product was really missing in their line an I am happy to have tested it. It's a nice gentle intimate soap with just a faint scent. I have since bought a different version but I liked this one as well.
Repurchase: probably

The Body Shop Mango Sugar Scrub
A very nice body scrub, maybe a bit too gentle for my taste. Had a great fruity mango scent and I liked it.
Repurchase: maybe

Nivea Frangipani & Oil shower gel
This shower gel has small beads of oil in it which feels a bit moisturizing on the body. Also I liked the gentle floral but a bit fruity scent.
Repurchase: maybe

Treaclemoon One Ginger Morning Body Milk
One of the best smelling products ! I wish I didn't also have as much shower gels so I could buy that because it is divine. When I think of ginger, I think of biterness, however this body milk smelled so fresh and zesty. I just cannot describe it. Other than that it was just a light-weight body moisturiser.
Repurchase: maybe

Essence Studio Nails nail polish corrector pen

Here and there I buy this handy little product because it makes my life easier. It contains some nailpolish remover and is quite convenient. I just hate that the tip dries up so fast, even with changing it up.
Repurchase: maybe

Essence Studio Nails nail care pen
This was a pen with some oil product inside. It was nice, smelled likes oranges and kept my culticles moisturised. However, it went bad quickly and now it stinks.
Repurchase: probably not

Essence sponge nail polish remover
Finally I got rid of this one. It was a great nail polish remover with a big sponge inside. Usually I rotated my fingers in it and voila, nailpolish removed. However, doesn't work for glitter because it gets stuck on the sponge and you can tear it up. At the end I was left with a messy sponge full of dark nail polish remover in it, which was gross and didn't work anymore.
Repurchase: maybe

Dvorec Trebnik Creamy Hand gel
Dvorec Trebnik has some amazing products like this one. This hand cream is thick but feels light weight and instantly sinks into the hands while leaving a refreshing and moisturising effect behind. I love that it doesn't just leave a film on top. Mentioned here !
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 quite thin, but they totally work and I would say they're nice !

Repurchase: yes (always)

Duchesse Cosmetic Pads (Sanddorn-Extrakt)

Ok, so these are a bit different. They seem to be thicker, that's why they're more expensive than the other ones. I really liked them and they do help remove my makeup nicely.

Repurchase: yes

Nivea Creme Care Facial Cleansing Wipes
I was sent these to me quite a long time ago. Creme Care skincare is a hydrating/moisturising line, so it may not be my favorite since my skin is quite oily, however I did like these Cleansing Wipes. At first they burned my skin, don't know why, might be a bad combination of some prodcuts. They removed my makeup nicely while leaving my skin hydrated.
Repurchase: maybe

The Body Shop Vitamin E Sink-In moisture mask
Such a lovely hydration mask with a gentle floral scent. It made my skin feel nicely moisturised without an oily feeling. Also lasted for two uses.
Repurchase: maybe

Fresh & Clean Makeup-Remover Wipes (normal skin)

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

Repurchase: probably

CadeVera Anti-Shine Mattifying Papers

If you have oily skin, you need these. These tiny papers blot away any oils and then you can powder if you want afterwards. Plus they're cheap. Mentioned here.
Repurchase: already have

Labello Original Lip Balm
My favorite Labello lip balm. It's so moisturizing and creamy, I just love it. Mentioned here.
Repurchase: yes

D&G L'Amoreux perfume
Unisex perfume which I actually really like. I received a sample and had to order it online. It's hard to get, so you have to look for it online. Also I liked the name
Repurchase: have a big bottle already

Duchesse Intimate Wipes

I really like these. They are wet enough and nicely calming. I use them mostly during that "time of the month"

Repurchase: yes

Balea Clear-Up Strips
These are my staple in skincare routine. My pores are so large and need some clearing up at least once per two weeks. They pull out the dirt quite well. However, since getting a blackhead extractor I don't need these as much but they're still convenient to have.
Repurchase: always

L'Oreal Micellar Water
I like this micellar water because it's effective and gentle on my eyes. Though I hate the packaging because it can spill everywhere easily.
Repurchase: probably

Balea bath Stick - Coconut

In the last year I've been enjoying baths. I mainly use Lush bath products but once in a while I buy something cheap as well. This is an oil bath full of shea butter and cocoa butter. You can used it two times (half and half) and it makes your skin feel nicely moisturized. Also it smells so lovely of coconut. The only downside to it, is that it has some shredded coconut on the top which can block your siff.
Repurchase: probably (maybe other scents as well)

Wednesday, August 10, 2016
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Empties #18

afroditacosmetics

Tuesday, April 26, 2016
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Empties #17

afroditacosmetics

Hi beauties !

It's been only about two months since last empties post but in the last few months I've been keen on using up many open products. Let me share what I liked or didn't like. Also thinking about doing separate Lush empties post.

Schwarzkopf Taft Ultimate hair spray - ultimate hold

This was a really good hair spray. The hold was amazing, so I had to be careful how that I applied it evenly onto my hair.

Repurchase: probably

Afrodita Cosmetics - Intensive conditioner Honey & Almond protein

I got this one in a giveaway and I didn't know Afrodita made conditioners for hair either. It's a huge bottle (500ml) and it took me a long time to get through. What I liked about it was the texture, because it was quite watery. I like that for my greasy hair. I don't know how it could be good for really dry hair, but I liked it. It smelled sweet, of course: like honey & almond.

Purchase: not soon

Mixa Micellar Water

This was a really nice make-up remover water. It is really gentle and it never stung my eyes. Also it removes makeup better than some micellar waters. The pump is a love/hate aspect because it distrubutes the product well, however it can spill everywhere. I've also mentioned this product here.

Repurchase: maybe

Afrodita Cosmetics - Clean Phase cleansing gel

This was my second bottle of this face wash and I love it. It cleanses my skin well without drying it out (contains Hyaluronic acid). Also it smells really good, but I can't describe the scent. I've made a first impressions about it a long time ago (here). Plus, it's made in Slovenia and is quite cheap.

Repurchase: yes !

Yves Rocher - Grapefruit shower gel

When I see citrusy shower gels I'm all over them. I love refreshing scents that energize you a bit. I really liked the smell of this one, but the texture wasn't anything special. It still lathered up really well and I enjoyed it. Also the packaging is quite nice.

Repurchase: maybe

I love...Raspberry & Blackberry body butter

Loved the buttery texture of Mango & Papaya body butter but I for some reason I didn't like this one. Maybe because it was a bit old or I got used to other products. You really have to rub it into your skin, so it doesn't leave lotion marks behind. It really nourished my skin, however I don't like this scent in this lotion form: I prefered it as a shower gel.

Repurchase: no

Lush - Snow Fairy shower gel

Winter must have. Mentioned here. A lovely shower gel with amazing cotton candy/bubble gum smell. It's also a bit thicker and lathers up really well, so you don't need much product. Must have for cold months. And also a nice "pick me up" scent for those grey days.

Repurchase: already have

Balea Lime & Aloe Vera shower cream

I liked the refreshing smell of this shower cream and it was nice to use, however it wasn't that special. Nice packaging for traveling though.

Repurchase: no

Essence nail art nail polish remover

One of the best nail polish removers. It's supposed to also remove those stubborn glitters - can't say if it's so effective, but definitely good.

Repurchase: probably

Labello Med Protection lip balm

Labello lip balms are quite average, however some of them can be really good (such as Classic one which I love). This was not the case. This one was just not moisturizing enough. I had to put it on and on and it still didn't work, plus the smell was just mehh.

Repurchase: no

Lush - The Kiss lip scrub

This was last year's Valentine's day lip scrub. I still own one which I have to use up. I didn't really love the salty + sweet flavour. It was a weird combination for me. Also it was a first time that a Lush product or any lip scrubs have gone bad. A bit more than a month left of usage and it smells horrible. I love all the other lip scrubs I've used.

Repurchase: no (other flavors)

Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream

This is a really good culticle cream. Eventhough I'm quite lazy with my culticles I quite enjoyed this one. Lush has a similar product called Lemony Flutter which is a bit softer and easier to use, however you have to use it up in a about a year. I've had this culticle cream for at least two years but that's because sometimes I forgot about it. I would definitely recommend it. Review here.

Repurchase: maybe

Afrodita Cosmetics Hand & Nail care - Shea Butter & Grapes

These hand creams were quite nice. Shea butter one has a vanillary scent to it so it smells really nice but also it's quite moisturizing. Grape one feels refreshing but a bit less moisturizing. I wish they'd sell these small samples anywhere.

Purchase: maybe

Duchesse Cosmetic Cotton Pads

Always in my empties posts. Because I use up cotton pads so often I like buying cheap ones. These are not the best because they're quite thin, but they totally work and I would say they're nice ! Repurchase: yes (always)

Duchesse Cosmetic Cotton Pads (Sanddorn-Extract)

Ok, so these are a bit different. They seem to be thicker, that's why they're more expensive than the other ones. I really liked them and they do help remove my makeup nicely.

Repurchase: yes

Essence Make-up remover wipes (waterproof make-up)

I bought these for travel but actually they're horrible. They hardly removed non-waterproof make-up, so I had quite some difficulties.

Repurchase: no

Balea clear-up nose strips

I really like these :) I don't think any nose strips can remove blackheads completely, but these ones do a great job. Plus these are one of the cheaper ones.

Repurchase: always

Oriflame Miami Spirit soap bar

A really nice scented soap. However, I'm just so used to using Lush soaps that these ones based on palm oil feel bad on my skin. It was creamy and works well, though. I use these kind of soaps for my hands and mostly for cleaning my brushes.

Repurchase: no (am trying to stay away from palm oil in soaps)

Rexona Invisible diamond anti-perspirant

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.

Repurchase: yes