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Na Instagramu sem vas vprašala ali naj z vami delim moj nakup iz Pariza in veliko vas je reklo, da ja. Že nekaj mesecev nisem objavila kakšnega nakupa, tako da je skrajni čas. Sicer pa nisem na veliko zapravljala, ker res ne morem porabit toliko ličil. Zato tudi najraje kupim kakšne potovalne različice izdelkov.

Hi girls.

I've asked you on Instagram if you wanted to see what I picked up in Paris and many of you said yes. I haven't done a haul post in a while, so it's about time. I could've spend more money but have restricted myself for splurging so much because I just can't use up everything. As you will see, I prefer buying smaller sized makeup, to test it and again because everything has expiration date, so I don't want to hoard too much.

Najprej sem seveda zavila v Sephoro. Prvo, ki sem opazila je bila na Champs Elysées. V trgovini je bila res ogromno gužva in tudi veliko zaposlenih so imeli, za vsako znamko posebej. Sicer pa sem si z lahkoto ogledala stvari. Napotila sem se do blagajne, kjer moreš it skozi vrsto, kjer imajo porazdeljene mini izdelke.

Of course firstly I stopped at Sephora. I spotted the one at Champs Elysées which was crazily packed and very alive. There were so many girls working for every beauty counter and it felt so cool. Besides I had no trouble going through and looking at things. I mainly navigated towards the "isle of doom" before you pay, where all the minis are displayed.

Že dolgo sem opazovala Benefit Galifornia rdečilo za lica in sem se zelo razveselila, ko sem opazila potovalno različico. V zbirki že imam Hoola bronzer, enake velikosti in sem zelo zadovoljna z njim saj je v embalaži veliko produkta. Rdečilo je lepe koralne barve ter je dobro pigmentirano. Nanaša pa se zelo enostavno. Popolno bo za pomlad/poletje.

I've been looking for Benefit Galifornia blush for such a long time and I am so happy they had a mini. I have the same sized Hoola bronzer and it has been amazing so far. There's a lot of product inside but is so cute for travelling as well. Galifornia blush is very corally, which I love and I cannot wait to use it, especially in the summer time. Pigmentation is great and the powder is finely mild.

Sicer sama nisem nora na osvetljevalce, vendar me je zelo zanimal ta Becca duo, ker so ti izdelki na spletu tako opevani. Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter v odtenku Opal je bolj bleščičast, kot sem si ga predstavljala in ima precej zlat ton. Je zelo pigmentiran in četudi ga morda ne bom vedno uporabljala na licih, bo super tudi kot senčilo. V setu je še enaka različica v tekoči obliki, ki pa bo super za poletne dni, za več sijaja.

I'm not much of a highlighter person but I wanted to pick Becca duo just to see all the hype around their products. Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter in Opal is definitely more glittery than I imagined. It has a gold undertone and s highly pigmented. If I'm not going to use it on the cheeks, I'll definitely use it on the eyelids. In the set you also the liquid version of Opal which will be great for summer time to achieve that glowy look.

Vzela sem še Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Complete Coverage Concealer v odtenku Light Neutral, ki pa je precej temen. V trgovini je izgledal svetlejši, tako da ga bom žal mogla uporabit poleti. Sicer pa je tektura korektorja zelo lahkotna, žametna in se lepo zabriše. Ni pa najbolj prekriven.

And then I also opted for Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Complete Coverage Concealer. It's in the shade Light Neutral which looked lighter at first but it's definitely quite dark. I hope I'll get the use out of it in the summer. From my first try, it seems very lightweight, velvety and comfortable on the skin.

Moj zadnji postanek je bil pri Urban Decay oddelku v Galeries Lafayette kjer sem kupila set, ki vsebuje Quick Fix Hydra-Charged Complexion Spray in All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray. All Nighter že poznam in ga imam v veliki in majhni embalaži, vendar bosta kmalu prazni. Všeč mi je, ker odstrani pudrast videz ter podaljša obstojnost ličil. Super je tudi za osvežitev poleti čez dan. Quick Fix spreja pa še nisem preizkusila, vendar diši po kokosu, saj vsebuje kokosovo vodo. Gre za sprej, ki pripravi kožo na ličila. Naj bi zmanjšal videz por ter dodal nekaj hidracije. Res me zanima kako se bo obnesel.

I also stopped at Urban Decay counter in Galeries Lafayette where I picked up a duo of Quick Fix Hydra-Charged Complexion Spray and All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray. I have All Nighter in full and travel size so I love it already since it keeps my makeup from looking to cakey and it prolongs the wear but I'm about to run out of them so I needed a new one. I haven't tried Quick Fix spray before so I'm really intrigued. It smells like coconut water because that's one of the ingredients and it's supposed to prep your skin while reducing the pores and adding some hydration. We'll see how I get along with it.

On my Sephora list were also Kat Von D Lock-it Mini Baking Duo, Nars Creamy Concealer in Vanilla and Marc Jacobs Lip Trio Cream and Sugar Nude but I'll leave these for the next time.

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Pri Lushu ne pozabijo na noben praznik in Velika noč ni izjema. S čimer imajo trenutno na voljo luštne tematske izdelke, ki bodo v tebi prebudili otroka ali pa te bodo definitivno spravili v dobro voljo. Šampon v obliki zajčka je res nekaj najbolj prikupnega, še bolj zabavne pa so različne kroglice v obliki jajčk. Priporočam tudi kopel v obliki korenčkov, ki ima prijeten svež vonj in naredi ogromno pene - ta je bila moja najljubša pretekla leta.

Hi girls.
Lush comes out with a collection for each holiday. And this Easter is especially fun. They brought out fun and cute products which may take you back to your childhood or just boost up your mood. Shampoo in the shape of a bunny is for sure the cutest, however you can also find many different bath products shaped like Easter eggs. Though I mostly recommend Bunch of carrots reusable bubble bar, which smells fresh and makes lots of bubbles - this one was my fav. from previous years.

To je kroglica, ki bi jo sama najraje uporabila v času aprilskega dežja, saj je oblikovana kot oblaček. V njej so tudi koščki v obliki kapljic, ki vsebujejo kakavovo maslo ter ekstra deviško olivno olje in delujejo kot oljna kopel. Zato je koža po uporabi navlažena. Vonj sestavljajo: cipresovo olje, olje cedrovine, absolut listov vijolice in absolut tonke. Tako diši bolj zemeljsko in cvetlično ter zelo spominja na naravo in svežo travo.

This bath bomb makes me want to use it on a cozy, rainy day since it's shaped like a cloud. Also it has some raindrops in it with contain cocoa butter and extra virgin olive oil. Both combined work as a bath oil and will make your skin soft and hydrated. Scent comes from: Cypress oil, Cedarwood oil, Violet leaf oil and Tonka Absolut. So the smell is earthy but flowery which reminds me a lot of nature.

Moje najljubše kopeli so peneče. To jajce lahko uporabiš dvakrat, če ga daš na pol in vsakič polovičko razdrobiš pod vročo vodo. V bani naredi veliko mehurčkov. Sredica pa vsebuje kakavovo ter karitejevo maslo, ki poskrbita za vlaženje. Odločaš se lahko med tremi barvnimi različicami. Vse pa imajo vonj po mentolu in čokoladi. Sicer na začetku spominja na "zobno pasto", ampak ima malce sladek pridih kot After Eight čokoladice. Meta odpre dihalne poti ter poživi telo.

I do prefer bubble bars because they make lots of foam. This eggy you can break into two halves and use it twice while crumbling it under hot water. It creates many bubbles while cocoa butter and shea butter nourish your skin. It comes in three color variations. The scent is very minty but it has a chocolate undertone to it. So at first it reminds me of toothpaste, however it also has a scent of After Eight chocolates. Mint opens up your nose and refreshes your whole body.

Sama res obožujem Lush-eve trde šampone, ker: dolgo zdržijo (za 80-100 pranj), so brez embalaže, se lepo spenijo in so super za potovanja. Zajčkov šampon vsebuje limonino olje, korenčkovo olje, jabolčni kis ter olje limonine mirte ki skupaj poskrbijo za ravnovesje lasišča ter sijoč videz las. Ima res svež vonj po limonah, ki me spominja na Montalbano (katerega uporabljam že nekaj mesecev), vendar je tale šampon še bolj osvežilen.  Super je za lase, ki se hitro mastijo (kakor moji) saj je res čistilen, zato sem se tega šampona res razveselila. Pred uporabo pa je najboljše, da smrček odstraniš, uhlji iz riževega papirja pa se stopijo.

I'm a huge fan of Lush's shampoo bars because: they last up to 100 washes, are packaging free, foam up nicely and are travel friendly. This bunny shampoo contains Lemon oil, Carrot Oil, Cider vinegar and Organic Lemon Myrtle Oil which cleanse and detoxify your hair. Also it is balancing so if you have oily scalp, this one might be fore you. The scent is very zesty, lemony which reminds me of Montalbano (which I've been using recently) but is even fresher. It cleanses my greasy hair nicely, so I'm quite happy about it. Though before use I removed a fluffy nose. But paper ears dissolve in the water.

To milo je sicer del linije za Materinski dan, vendar je na voljo v trgovinah ob istem času. Vonj ima seveda po malinah, s pridihom svežine limone. Res diši sadno, prijetno in prav tako izgleda čudovito - za "pojest". Vsebuje kakavovo maslo ter mandljevo olje, tako, da ne bo izsušilo vaše kože. Sama mila najraje uporabljam za umivanje rok ali čopičev.

And the last product is from their Mother's day range, however it is available at the store at the same time. It smells incredible: fresh like strawberry, with a zing of lemon. It really is fruity and nice, plus it looks very "edible". Ingredients contain also cocoa butter and almond oil which won't dry out your skin. I love using it on my hands.

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Nekaj mesecev nazaj smo dobili slovensko spletno trgovino The Body Shop. Pred tem sem njihove izdelke večinoma nakupovala v tujini. Najbolj so mi izdelki všeč zaradi prijetnih vonjev. Hkrati pa imam zelo rada njihovo Tea Tree Oil linijo, ker ustreza moji mastni koži. Drugi največji favorit pa so seveda njihove posvetlitvene kapljice. Izdelki me večinoma ne razočarajo, čeprav niso tako nizko cenovni. Tokrat pa sem preizkušala dve njihovi novosti, ki sta prav zanimiv...

Hi girls.

I've been familiar with TBS products for a few years now and I've loved almost everything that I've tried. However, now we have Slovenian website, which makes the products more accessible. TBS is mostly known for their amazing scents in body products, but I do really like also their skincare, such as Tea Tree Oil line. Also cannot live without Lightening Drops. This time I got to try two of their new products...

Drops of Youth Gentle Foaming Wash

"Nežno penečo čistilo za obraz, ki ne izsuši kože, 100 % vegansko. Vsebuje izvorne rastlinske celice morskega kropca iz obale Bretanije, ki obnavlja kožo."

Pena za umivanje obraza je precej gosta in kremasta, zato ob nanosu na obraz ne izpuhti. Občuti se prijetno in mehko. Hkrati pa dobro umije kožo. Po uporabi je moja koža osvežena in ni izsušena. Ne morem pa reči, da kožo obnovi ali učvrsti (kakor pravijo pri TBS) - takšni učinki se po mojem mnenju bolje poznajo pri kremah za obraz. Vonj je nežen in ne premočen. Skratka meni je to čistilo zelo prijetno za uporabo.

Cena: 14,50 (povezava)

"Enriched with plant stem cells, our instantly foaming face wash upon rinse-off leaves skin fresh and replenished. The youth-enhancing formula thoroughly cleanses the skin without drying, leaving your skin feeling smoother, softer and renewed."

This foam face wash has a nice texture: it's quite thick and creamy, so it won't disappear off the face right away. It feels soft and gentle. At the same time, it cleanses the skin very well without leaving a dry feeling. Also it feels refreshing. I cannot say that my skin is renewed or feeling younger - I'd say you notice that mainly with using face creams and such. The scent is gentle but pleasant. All in all, I do really enjoy using this face wash.

Lip Juicer - Coconut, Passion fruit & Carrot

"Vlažilna nega ustnic z balzamom za ustnice, ki rahlo obarva ustnice in jih odišavi s sadnim vonjem. Vsebuje ekstrakt treh super zelenjav in sadja 100 % vegansko obogaten z marulinim oljem iz pravičnega trgovanja iz Namibije, ekološkim olivnim oljem iz pravičnega trgovanja iz Italije in karitejevim maslom iz pravičnega trgovanja iz Gan. Brez petrilatuma, mineralnih olj, karmina in glutena."

Balzam se ob nanosu občuti kremasto ter bogato in sploh ni "tekoč". Na ustnicah ne pusti sijaja, temveč bolj naraven izgled. Je ravno dovolj vlažilen, vendar ne bo dovolj za zelo suhe ustnice (za to priporočam morda Lip Butter-je). Tako ga sama čez dan večkrat nanesem. Je zelo pigmentiran, saj se odtenek takoj pozna na ustnicah ter ga lahko slojiš. Odtenek tega balzama je koralen in res lep. Najbolj pa mi je všeč saden vonj, saj se večinoma vonja pasijonka. Ta vonj na ustnicah ostane še kakšne pol ure in se komaj zadržujem, da ne bi pojedla balzama, ker je res njami vonj. Embalaža je luštna in zelo priročna, saj balzam takoj naneseš na ustnice brez packanja.

Cena: 7,90€ (povezava)

"100% vegan, moisture-boosting balm. Scented with irresistible smoothie-inspired combinations. With blends of naturally derived extracts. Easily glides onto your lips for a smooth, soft and soothing finish. Community Trade shea butter, marula oil and organic olive oil."

Lip Balm is very creamy and thick, so it doesn't feel slippery or thin on the lips. It doesn't leave too much shine, so it stays on for a while. It's just enough moisturising, however it might not be the best for very dry lips (in this case I recommend maybe Lip Butters). That's why I re-apply it throughout the day multiple times. It's very pigmented but you can also layer it. This shade is quite coral and looks very nice. But mostly I love the scent of passion fruit which is obviously very fruity and up my alley. It stays on the lips for at least half an hour, so I have to stop myself from eating it haha. Packaging is cute and very practical as you apply lip balm effortlessly.

Hi girls.

Spring is almost here and there have been many new product launches. Previously I've talked about L.O.V. novelties and this time I'll talk you through some Catrice Cosmetics products which I received. They brought out plenty of new makeup, but I'll share just a few with you today...

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Pomlad prihaja in s tem veliko novih izdelkov. Nekaj časa nazaj sem govorila o L.O.V. novostih, tokrat pa Vam predstavljam nekatere Catrice novosti, ki sem jih prejela v test. Seveda je v kolekciji še veliko več produktov, ki bodo morda pritegnili vaš pogled in zanimanje...

The glow trend is still on, also at Catrice cosmetics. This dewy stick is actually just like a balm with a few glitters here and there. Texture is not sticky and it glides on very easily. It gives an effect of highlighter with a wet look. Though it doesn't show up that much. In this case I'd rather use it as a base and put highlighter on top of it, so it sticks better and enhances the look. In that way it works amazingly. 

Trend osvetljevanja je še vedno na vrhu, tudi pri Catrice kozmetiki. Ta stik je namenjen prav za učinek "mokrega" izgleda. Je kot nekakšen balzam z majhnimi bleščicami. Naneseš ga direktno na željene predele, pri čemer tekstura ni preveč lepljiva in se enostavno tudi zabriše. Čeprav je izgled precej subtilen in ga ne opaziš takoj. Tako ga sama raje uporabim kot osnovo za osvetljevalec v prahu. Ta se na ta balzam dobro oprime, ter poveča intenzivnost osvetljevalca. 

5,29€

This eyeshadow palette is interesting and seems to imitate Benefit duo eyeshadows. Pigmentation is great and sponge picks up quite a lot of product. However the sponge brush is quite big and it's a bit tough when you have small eyelids like me. It glides on easily, however you still need to blend it out. To me the final effect is a bit weird and definitely needs touch up. Though eyeshadows look very nice and I would use them separately with my normal brush. However they are all shimmery. The only plus is that they do last all day long. Unfortunately this kind of product would be suitable for girls who are only learning to do makeup, but then again it's a lot of hassle to apply eyeshadows.

Ta paleta senčil na prvi pogled izgleda precej zanimivo ter je podobna Benefitovim duo senčilom. Pigmentacija je kar dobra ter senčila na vekah ostanejo ves dan. Gobica pa pobere veliko izdelka, kar omogoča enostavnejši nanos. Hkrati je žal ta gobica prevelika za moje majhne veke in mi povzroča nekaj nevšečnosti. Končni učinek je malce čuden, saj je ta senčila definitivno še potrebno zabrisati. Izgled samih senčil pa je lep, saj gre za lepe odtenke, ki bi jih sama uporabljala samostojno. Žal v takšni paleti ni nobenega mat odtenka, ampak so sami sijoči. Nekako menim, da je ta paleta bolj primerna za mlajša dekleta, ki se učijo z ličili ali samo preizkušajo, vendar je hkrati uporaba malce težja.

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Texture of this mascara is very wet at first. The brush is standard (but hourglass shaped), however I feel like packaging is not made greatly, since sometimes it doesn't wipe off the excess mascara. This results in a bit of clumpiness. It gives quite some volume to the lashes, however the effect is not outstanding. Also it is very black, so it shows up nicely, though it always seems to transfer everywhere: on the brow bone, under the eyes. I've never had such trouble with mascara, though keep in mind that my skin is quite oily but I try to combat that with powder. Sadly it doesn't work for me because of the transferring and I won't use it again. They do have a waterproof version as well.

Maskara je na začetku precej mokra. Krtačka je precej standardna, vendar z obliko "peščene ure". Embalaža pa mi ni najbolj všeč, saj se mi zdi, da je odprtina na vrhu prevelika in včasih ne odstrani odvečne maskare, kar se pozna v zlepljenih trepalnicah. Mojim trepalnicam doda kar nekaj volumna, vendar se mi učinek ne zdi tako wau. Je pa maskara ekstremno črna, kar izgleda lepo, vendar se na meni povsod odtisne: pod obrvmi, pod očmi. Tako, da če si ne bi popravila ličil čez dan, bi izgledala grozno. Tako velikih problemov še nisem imela z maskaro. Drugače se vedno trudim da dodobra matiram mojo mastno kožo z fiksirnimi pudri. Žal na meni pač ne deluje in je ne bom več uporabila. Imajo pa na voljo še vodoodporno različico.

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Hi girls.

Throughout a few years of being a blogger I've been discovering what works for my face and I've also learned about a few tips online. Today I wanted to share with you what I do for my skin, to make it look flawless even without wearing any makeup. Of course my skin is not perfect, but that's how I maintain it. 

I keep my skincare quite simple and only add more products when I need more help with impurities or such. Some people say makeup will damage your skin, which is totally not true, however if you do not take care of your skin with proper products and not removing makeup entirely, it could have some effect (impurities, dryness...). Because when you look at someone who isn't wearing makeup at all, they usually have quite nice skin (maybe some hormonal breakouts and such if you're prone to it).

Živjo punce.

Skozi leta bloganja in moje raziskovanja izdelkov za nego kože obraza, sem ugotovila kaj odgovarja moji koži. Prav tako sem nekaj nasvetov spoznala na spletu. Zato bom danes z vami delila, kaj sama počnem s svojo kožo, da je čista in brez nepravilnosti tudi ko ne nosim ličil. Seveda ni popolna ampak jo skušam čim bolje negovati.

Moja rutina nege kože obraza je običajno preprosta in ko se pojavijo kakšne nepravilnosti ali spremembe, dodam izdelek ali da. Verjetno tudi poznate mit o tem, da ličila uničijo kožo, kar sploh ni res, vendar, če ličil ne odstranite dobro ter kožo nato negujete, lahko imajo ličila nanjo vpliv (nepravilnosti, izsušenost...).

1. Always make sure your skin is very clean after using makeup

After a long day of wearing makeup I would always double cleanse. It's a known method. However if you're not familiar with it. First step is removing makeup with micellar water or such (sometimes I use Makeup Removing Milk; applied on two cotton pads and gently rubbing onto the skin). Some micellar waters have instructions which say that you don't need to wash them off. I don't think that's good ! So after removing your mascara and all the foundation, you would use a cleansing gel (or cleansing milk), massaging it onto wet skin. Even better is to use a cleansing face brush which really gets into those pores and cleans them out. Usually the brush would be loaded with leftover foundation and only then you realise that it's important to double cleanse. Of course in the morning I would only cleanse with gentle gel cleanser.

Zelo pomemben korak v rutini - še posebej če nosite ličila, je dvojno čiščenje. O tem je bilo že veliko govora, ampak naj še sama omenim ta postopek, katerega se vedno držim. Najprej je potrebno z obraza odstraniti ličila: sama uporabljam micelarno vodo ali kaj podobnega (včasih tudi čistilno mleko katero nanesem na dve vatici ter z njima "obrišem" ličila s kože). Nekateri pravijo, da micelarne vode ni potrebno spirati, ampak svetujem da jo vseeno sperete. Torej po odstranjevanju ličil sledi še globinsko čiščenje, za katerega sama uporabim kakšen gel za umivanje obraza, včasih v kombinaciji s krtačko za obraz, na kateri se dobro opazijo ostanki pudra, ko je ta odstranjen. Takrat se zaveš koliko ostane v porah, česar ne vidiš. Seveda zjutraj uporabim samo nežno čistilo za obraz.

2. Use products customised for your skin

It is very good to know what type your skin is and how you should treat it. Because if you're doing it wrong, you can do more harm than good to your skin. If you have nobody to tell you more about it, you can ask any dermatologist to define your skin type. Sometimes you can find more professional people at Pharmacies.

So when you know your skin, it's easier to shop for products. For my oily skin, I would use gentle face washes but always gel because it cleanses the skin nicely. And I usually need mattifying cream for daily use. Though I also need some hydration, which I manage with light serums and such.

Zelo dobro je poznati svoj tip kože in kako jo negovati. Ker, če to počnete nepravilno, lahko storite več škode kot pa koristi. Če ne poznate nikogar, ki bi vam pomagal, se je vedno dobro obrniti na profesionalce: dermatolog ali svetovalci v lekarnah (tisti, ki vedo o čem govorijo ali pa lahko tudi z napravico testirajo kožo).

Ko poznaš svojo kožo, je tudi lažje nakupovati izdelke. Tako sama za svojo mastno kožo vem, da morem uporabljati nežna čistila, običajno v obliki gela, da dobro očistim kožo vendar je ne izsušim. Čez dan uporabljam matirno kremo. Ker pa je lahko povrhnjica včasih izsušena, povrnem hidracijo s serumi in podobno.

3. Hydration is the key

They say you should drink around 3 liters of water per day (as a woman). I'm lucky to find the "taste" of water very refreshing so I don't mind drinking a lot of water. Though I definitely don't drink enough of it. But if you get very dehydrated, your skin will show because if will become a bit more dull and dry to be honest. It's funny how when I drink alcohol, I wake up with a glowy skin even though it dehydrated me, but I usually drink 1 liter of water during the night to not get hangover.

Tudi hidracija telesa se pozna na koži. Ženske naj bi na dan spile povprečno 3 litre vode. Sama imam rada vodo, zato mi ni težko pri tem, čeprav vem, da ne dosežem določene količine. Ko pa se ne hidriramo dovolj, postane koža bolj suha ali nesijoča. Čeprav včasih ko pijem alkohol (ki naj bi zelo dehidriral), se zbudim z lepo sijočo kožo, saj vedno čez noč spijem liter vode, da nimam takšnega mačka.

4. Every skin type needs good hydrating products

Even if your skin is oily like mine, you still need hydrating products. So because I don't hydrate my skin during the day, I make sure I use something very nourishing at night. That way I replenish my skin. Plus they say if you use oils (but light, not comedogenic ones) the skin will work in opposite way and won't produce any more oil (sebum) because it has enough of it already.

Zmotno je, da mastna koža ne potrebuje hidracije. Seveda jo, še posebej če uporabljate bolj agresivne izdelke. Če je ne hidrirate čez dan, pa jo vsaj čez noč, ko se obnavlja. Prav tako mastni koži pašejo olja, saj nato ne proizvaja dodatnih olj. Pri čemer morate paziti, da ta niso komedogena. 

5. Use Masks & Scrubs when needed

So when my skin breaks out, I make sure to adjust my skincare and use an extra mask here or there. Face scrubs are recommended (to remove layer of dead cells and makeup glides on easier), however I only use it once per month. And because my skin is not accustomed to masks and such, when I use them, they work more effectively. When I get just one pimple, I only use The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil drops on that spot and not focus on the entire skin. I think overuse of masks & especially scrubs is not good for your skin.

Menim, da je uporaba mask in piling priporočljiva le po potrebi. Recimo, ko moja koža rabi nekaj ekstra, dodam masko (vlažilno ali čistilno..). Prav tako piling obraza opravim le enkrat na mesec, toliko, da se odstranijo mrtvi delci kože in se ličila lažje nanašajo. Ker moje kože ne razvajam pretirano z maskami, ta ni že navajena teh in ko uporabim kakšno masko, so te bolj učinkovite. Ko pa dobim samo kakšen mozoljček ali dva, uporabim TBS Tea Tree oljne kapljice le na teh težavnih področjih, saj preostal del kože ne potrebuje dodatne iritacije. 

6. Less is more

To me, I'd rather have a simple skincare routine: cleansing gel, toner, cream/serum. And makeup remover when wearing makeup. I think for me it works better that way, so I don't clog my pores and don't mix too many ingredients. And when a breakout happens, I would not have trouble eliminating too many products.

Sama imam v rutini raje manj izdelkov: čistilni gel, tonik ter krema ali serum + odstranjevalec ličil, ko jih nosim. To deluje na moji koži in ne izdelki ne mašijo mojih por. Ko pa testiram kakšen nov izdelek, le tega dodam in nimam problema izločiti veliko izdelkov.

7. Let the skin breathe

From time to time, it's good to have a no-makeup day. Of course you skin does not literally breathe, but just let it not cope with any products and not clog the pores. Sometimes I would even have a day without using any skincare products and let the oils on the skin work and nothing bad happens. I just let it me natural.

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 

Browttitude Professional Eyebrow Palette - 500 Blonde Perfection

Ta paleta izdelkov za obrvi je res odlična. V njej dobite: duet senčila za obrvi, pomada za obrvi, vosek za fiksiranje ter osvetljevalec za obrvi. Prav tako vsebuje pripomočke: čopič/krtačko, šablone za obrvi ter mini pinceto. Sicer je embalaža malce večja in ni tako prijazna za potovanje, vendar imate v njej res vse kar potrebujete za urejanje obrvi. Prav tako pa so produkti zelo dobro pigmentirani. Najbolj mi je všeč senčilo za obrvi, hkrati pa me je presenetila tudi pomada saj je enostavna za uporabo ter ne izgleda preveč ostro. Čopič je majhen ter tako precizen in enostaven za uporabo. Vsi produkti pa tudi dobro zdržijo čez dan in priporočam, da si ogledate to paleto. Moja je seveda v svetlejšem odtenku za blondinke.

This eyebrow kit is really nice. It comes with duo brow powder, brow pomade, fixing wax and highlighter. Also you get tools with it: brush/spoolie, eyebrow stencils and mini tweezers.

Although the packaging might be a bit bulky and not travel friendly, it's amazing because it's all you need for brows. The powder is nicely pigmented and applies very easily. I didn't think I'd like the brow pomade, but I do as it is easy to use and doesn't look too harsh on the brows. The brush is precise and makes application very easy. I think all the products inside are great quality and you cannot go wrong with the palette.

Price: 14,99€

Lovillusion Holographic Highlighter Palette

Sicer nisem največja uporabnica osvetljevalcev, vendar so tile zanimivi, saj so holografski. V paleti se skrivajo trije odtenki: Iridescent Pink, Opalescent Green, Peach Prism. Vsak ima tak duo ton, ki se spreminja. Najbolj pa mi je všeč mareličen odtenek, saj ima roza odsev ter je najbolj nosljiv.

Všeč mi je tudi, da že na paleti z navodili svetujejo, da jih naneseš posebej na očeh ali na vrh senčil, kot običajen osvetljevalec na obrazu ali pa ga dodaš tudi na telo - še posebej na ključnico. So zelo pigmentirani in če imaš rada osvetljevalce, ti bo ta paleta res zanimiva.

I'm not a highlighting "queen", however these holographic highlighters are very interesting. In the palette you get three shades: Iridescent Pink, Opalescent Green, Peach Prism. My favorite one is the peachy shade which has a pink hue to it.

I like the fact that they advise you to wear it on the eyes separately or over the top of the eyeshadow, use it as an usual highlighter all over the face or even put it onto the body - collarbone. Pigmentation is great and if you like highlighters, you'd definitely love this palette.

Price: 14,99€

BlushLiasion Dewy Gel Blush Stick - 010 Daring Pink

Še en drugačen izdelek je to rdečilo z "mokro" gelasto teksturo. Je v embalaži z obliko valja in na drugem koncu se skriva tudi čopič. Ta pa ni ravno najboljši, saj kožo preveč vleče in ali ne zabriše dobro izdelka, ali pa uniči izgled tekoče podlage. Samo rdečilo pa se enostavno zabriše s prsti ali mehkejšim čopičem. Ta rožnat odtenek je zelo pigmentiran in je precej opazen. Super pa bo za poletne dni, saj vlaži in se lepše zlije s kožo. Lahko ga naneseš tudi na ustnice.

The blush comes in a standard stick packaging, however on the bottom you also get a dense blush. The texture is gel-like, so it doesn't feel heavy on the skin. Plus it blends easily. The actual brush is not that great at blending because it pulls the skin around, so I recommend you using the fingers or a softer brush. The pink shade is very noticeable as the blush is very pigmented. It would be perfect for spring/summer time. And I'd use it also on the lips.

Price: 10,99€ / 4.5g